A/N: fast forward to a couple years in the future; bring on high school! I love all the reviews I'm getting! Thanks so much :) love y'all!
Chapter 2: You Belong With Me
You're on the phone with your girlfriend ‒ she's upset,
She's going off about something that you said
'Cause she doesn't get your humor like I do.
Massie watched as Derrick paced back and forth outside of Slice of Heaven. She saw him roll his eyes at whoever he was talking to on his cell. Massie got out of her Porsche.
As she approached Derrick, she saw him hang up on the person on the other line. Massie raised her eyebrow and tapped him on the shoulder, "D, what's wrong?"
Derrick turned around to face his best friend. Her piercing amber eyes locked with his brown eyes. He ran a hand through his hair, "Just crap with Dyl."
Massie nodded understandingly. She placed a hand on his shoulder reassuringly. Dylan Marvil was Derrick's girlfriend. She would always over react over the stupidist things. "What happened this time?" Massie asked.
"Oh the usual, I made a joke and it was considered sexist," Derrick said with a shrug. Massie bit her lip, she loved Derrick's jokes.
Massie sighed and checked her watch, "You wanna grab some pizza with Claire and me? To take your mind off of things?"
Derrick gave her a weak grin, "Thanks Mass but I think I will have to pass this time, I should go talk to Dyl."
Massie forced a grin, "Ok then, see you tomorrow?"
Derrick nodded and waved goodbye. Massie let out a groan and made her way into Slice of Heaven to talk to Claire.
Walking the streets with you in your worn out jeans
I can't help thinking this is how it ought to be.
Laughing on a park bench thinking to myself,
"Hey, isn't this easy?"
And you've got a smile
That can light up this whole town.
I haven't seen it in awhile
Since she brought you down.
You say you're fine ‒ I know you better than that.
Hey, what you doing with a girl like that?
Massie and Derrick were walking home from school together. She glanced at Derrick and smiled. He was wearing his worn out Levis and a Hollister sweatshirt she had given him a couple years ago for Christmas. Massie was quickly shaken from her thoughts when she saw Derrick throw a worm at her, "Think fast!" He yelled.
Massie yelped and ran over to a bench to hide behind. Derrick laughed and jogged over. "Is it still there?" She whisper-yelled.
Derrick shook his head, "Nope, pinky swear." He sat down on the bench and patted the spot next to him. Massie wearily got up from her crouched position and sat next to him. She was about to lecture him on the importance of respecting other people's phobias when he flashed her his signature half smile. All of Massie's frustration and anger melted away. Derrick's smiles were genuine and bright, it was all part of the Derrick Harrington charm.
"Good to see you smile again Harrington," Massie joked.
Derrick rolled his eyes, "Mass, Dylan and I are fine. I'm perfectly happy."
Massie scoffed, "Right, sure you are. Just dump the bitch!"
Derrick's expression became guarded, "Drop it Massie."
Oh, I remember you were driving to my house
In the middle of the night.
I'm the one who makes you laugh
When you know you're 'bout to cry.
I know your favorite songs,
And you tell me about your dreams.
Think I know where you belong,
Think I know it's with me.
Massie sat on her bed staring at the ceiling. She sighed, Derrick could do so much better than Dylan. Massie loved Derrick, with all her heart. He was her best friend, even Claire couldn't compete with that. She turned onto her side and thought of last week when Derrick and Dylan had gotten into a huge fight and he had come to her. Not Josh, not Cam, but Derrick came to Massie's house. They had talked that night, watched some of Derrick's favorite movies, and ate tons of cookie dough straight from the tub.
Massie's thoughts wandered to that night in his treehouse when Derrick told her he wanted to be a heart surgeon. He wanted to help patients and save them from heart diseases. Derrick was going to do it for his grandfather who passed away from a heartattack three years ago. Massie was so proud of Derrick. It was a noble thing to do.
Massie's happiness soon turned to rage. She highly doubted that Dylan knew about his goals or any of his favorite things. Massie let a few tears trickle down her face. She picked up her guitar and strung a couple chords.
"You belong with me," she softly sang. "You belong with me."
Have you ever thought just maybe
You belong with me?
The next day at school, Derrick ignored Massie and purposly stayed out of her way. Massie was hurt. Claire noticed the change in her friend and tried comforting her, but Massie's eyes would always wander to Derrick.
At lunch, Massie picked at her spicy tuna roll and glanced over to see Derrick and Dylan in a pretty heated make out session. Her upper lip curled in disgust and she turned back to her friends. However, Massie's thoughts quickly trailed back to Derrick. "Have you ever thought you may belong with me?" She whispered to herself.