AN: I don't own LWD
In this one-shot, Marti is 16, and Derek & Casey are 26, and the others are grown up to their right age..
#4 Derek Meets Marti's…. Boyfriend?!
"Nora, no please!" Marti begged her stepmother. "Yes, Marti. Derek and Casey are visiting from Toronto and they need to be filled in. Also as your big brother, Derek should be able to know who his little sister is dating." She looked at Marti sternly. She then added, "Edwin knows! Why not Derek?" Marti huffed dramatically, "But he's gonna be all weird! He might scare Mark away!" She whined. "No buts Marti, Derek is meeting Mark. I reserved a table at that Italian restaurant you love, so we are in a public place and he can't scare him too bad!" Nora joked.
The next day the Venturi-McDonald family went to go pick up Derek and Casey from the airport. "Welcome home guys!" Everyone hugged each other and was happy. When they returned home, Derek, Edwin, and George went out to the ice-skating rink to play some hockey, while the girls all stayed home to catch up with each other.
"So what's new with you girls?" Casey asked as she made herself comfortable on the sofa. Lizzie started talking about college and how everything was going. Nora then nudged Marti, urging her to share. "I actually have some news.." Marti started. Casey's face lit up with excitement. "Ooh tell me, tell me!" Casey squealed. Marti started explaining all about her new boyfriend and how we were all eating together that night.
"Wow that's so exciting! I'm happy for you Marti! Derek on the other hand we are going to watch out for." Casey said. Marti sighed and replied, "Case you have to help me please. I really like him and I don't want Derek to scare him. Casey you're the girlfriend maybe you can calm him a little." She pleaded, tugging on Casey's arm. Casey smiled understandingly at Marti and replied, "I'll try Marti, but you know how Derek feels about you. You're his little Smarti, and he is always going to think of you as his little little sister." "Ok, just as long as you'll help me try to rein Derek in."
When Derek and the boys got home, Nora made the announcement that the family was going out for dinner tonight. "What's the occasion is it because we're home?" Derek asked jokingly. Nora replied, "Well it's just a couples night; George and I, You and Casey, Lizzie and Edwin, Marti and Mark.." Nora finished with an increasingly quiet voice. Unfortunately Derek caught on, "Mark? Is that a girl's name? Or is it her new and improved imaginary friend?" Derek half joked. George and Nora looked at each other with raised eyebrows. George then started, "Derek, Mark is Marti's boyfriend." Derek's facial expression dropped and froze. "WHAT?! Marti does not have a boyfriend, she's too little!" Derek exclaimed. "Derek, at my age you've already had dozens of girlfriends!" Marti exclaimed. Derek started pacing excitedly. "Dad, you can't be serious! Marti is too little!" George walked closer to Derek trying to calm him down, "Derek calm down. Marti is sixteen and is allowed to date. Besides Mark is a really nice kid." Nora, Lizzie, Edwin, and Marti all nodded in agreement. "Wait, Wait, Wait! You've all met Mark and no one told me about him!" Derek was ballistic by then. Casey grabbed Derek's arm and pleaded him to sit down, which he reluctantly agreed to. "We didn't tell you because I knew you would freak!" Marti exclaimed. She then saw Derek's face and she felt bad. She sat down on the other side of Derek, and quietly said, "Derek please just meet him and give him a chance. I really like him and I know if you gave him a chance you would like him too." She looked at Derek softly, "Please… Smerek?" Marti added innocently. Derek sighed and gave in, "Fine, you got me. It's just hard for me to think about my baby sister dating. I'll always think of you as a baby, but I will give Mark a chance. But I will let him know that if he hurts you, I will kick his ass to the Moon, fly up there and break every bone in his damn body." He finished with a small smile and a nudge at Marti. "Thanks Derek!" Marti replied hugging him tightly, and Derek pressed a kiss to the top of her head.
That night everyone was getting dressed for the dinner. Lizzie went for jeans, a navy halter-top and a jean jacket, Casey went for a lilac sundress, and Nora went for a blouse and skirt. The boys all wore nice shirts and pants. Marti was still trying to decide what to wear by the time everyone else was dressed. Casey knocked on her door and let herself in. "Hey. Need some help?" Casey asked softly, while Marti nodded in reply. They flipped through her wardrobe and finally Marti decided on a colorful, flowery, skirt, and a pink tank top with a black cardigan on top. Casey helped her straighten her hair and do a pretty hairdo. The two then headed downstairs to wait for Mark. "Wow all the ladies look so beautiful tonight." Derek said sincerely, pulling Casey into a tight embrace. The doorbell then rang, and Marti jumped to get it. "Hi Mark!" Marti said, welcoming him in the house. "You look very nice." Mark said genuinely. "Hey Mark good to see you again." George said cordially, shaking Mark's hand. "Hello Mr. Venturi, Mrs. Venturi, Lizzie, Edwin. Derek sensed what was coming and his grip on Casey tightened, and she squeezed him reassuringly. "You must be Derek and Casey. It's really nice to finally meet you, everyone had told me how awesome you two are, so it's nice to see you in person." Mark said warmly. "Hi Mark, it's great to meet you." Casey replied warmly for the two of them. "Ok everyone, let's go!" Nora said enthusiastically.
The dinner was awkward at first; Derek couldn't help but stare at Marti and Mark for the first couple of minutes. "Hey Derek, did you know that Mark plays hockey?" Marti said, nudging Mark in the elbow. "Oh yeah?" Derek asked suddenly interested. "What position?" "Center." Mark replied enthusiastically. "Me too!" Derek exclaimed. Marti and Casey looked at each other happily, knowing that the two were going to get along just fine.
After they all returned home, the Venturi-McDonald kids all sat down in the living room in their pajamas, just watching movies and talking. "Hey Marti, I wanted to say thank you." Derek whispered. "What for?" She asked, curiously. "Well I know you were worried about me meeting Mark, and I'm glad you gave me the chance to meet him. He seems like a good guy, and I approve. However I did tell him what I'd do to him if he ever hurt you. However he doesn't seem like the type." Derek finished with a smile. Marti embraced him and put her head on his shoulder. "I love you Smerek." Derek smiled and replied, "I love you too Smarti."