Author's Note: Hey guys, here's another chapter for ya. Enjoy.

I DO NOT OWN LIFE WITH DEREK OR THE CHARACTERS.

Chapter Six:

"Lizzie! Jace is here!" Marti yelled from downstairs. I poked my head out of my room. Awesome. This should be fun. Derek walked into the hallway behind me.

"Sorry, what?" He asked for clarification.

"Jace, he's a friend. I invited him over. Chill out." I told him as I met Jace by the door. I smiled at him. "Hey, glad you could save me from a boring Saturday." I told him. He smirked.

"That's the only reason that we're friends, isn't it?" He teased. I nodded. "I was afraid of that. Only using me for entertainment and my body." He shook his head. I giggled. He's hot, don't get me wrong. He's got the perfect sandy hair, gorgeous green eyes, and a smile that would make a nun turn into butter. But, Derek will always be my dream guy.

"It's true. I'm so happy you can admit it. Now, as for your services – I'm commissioning you for a piggy back ride. Take me upstairs." I joked. He bent down and I got on his back. He picked me up easily and took me to my room.

We spent most of the day watching movies. Derek texted me nonstop - threatening to decapitate him if he tried anything. I reminded him that it was fair game and we had to keep up our appearances. Mom invited Jace to stay for dinner. We decided to take a walk afterwards. We held hands, it was nice.

"It was nice getting time with you, Lizzie." Jace told me. I smiled at him.

"Yeah, I didn't realize how much I missed it, until now." I told him. He nodded.

"You're really not like other girls."

"What do you mean?"

"They're always so caught up in the drama… never take time to enjoy the small stuff. Ya know?" He asked. We stopped by a clearing and lay down to look at the stars.

"I know what you mean. You know, I could say the same about you. You pretty much get along with everyone. You don't care what everyone else thinks. It simplifies things."

"Exactly." He said. He pulled me closer to him and I used his chest as a pillow. He kissed my forehead and we watched the sky.

I got home later and found Derek waiting for me on my bed.

"You know, stalking is illegal. Just sayin'". I teased. He made a face at me.

"Did your boy behave?" He sneered.

"We're just friends. And I don't know why you're pissy. You made the rules. You should have known that you'd have to follow them just like I would. And besides, I'm not like that. You should know that. And if you don't then I should be seeing Jace, not you." I taunted. He stood up and locked his arms around me and pulled me closer to him.

"I understand that but it doesn't mean that I have to like it." He moved his mouth to my ear.

"No, but you have to behave and civil about it. I'm not going to do whatever this is if you're just going to act like a child." I told him. His eyes flashed and he shook his head.

"You're the only one I let talk to me that way." He whispered.

"Good." I looked at him. "I missed you. Let's make the most of our time." I kissed him. He kissed me back and carried me over to the bed.

Author's Note: I know it's short, BUT there will be more drama to come next chapter. Reviews are love.

Xo Xo,
Anneryn