Hey guys, so I felt like last chapter was rushed (which it kind of was), so I'll try to make this one better.

Chapter 3

Casey felt warm and incredibly comfortable when she first woke up. She wasn't sure what woke her though. She signed and opened her eyes. It was almost 9am on Saturday, the watch across the wall showed. She tried to move, only to realize she was held in place by an arm around her middle and a leg between her legs, affectively trapping her bottom leg. Confused, she turned her head slightly, only to see Derek's partial face cuddled up against her neck.

And with that, yesterday came rushing back. Sara deciding on movie night to relax. Inviting Kate. Derek. The group trip to get food. The walk back. The movie. And falling asleep. Apparently in Derek's arms, once again.

Everything happened so fast, Casey hadn't had the time to comprehend. It was a new and fun experience, being in the moment, going with the flow. She didn't have last evening pre-planned for weeks, with lists of foods and drinks, and printed cue cards in case the conversations lagged. It was nice being too distracted to analyze everything around her.

Like the fact that entire walk back to her dorm from the store, Derek had kept his arm around her shoulder. Now this wasen't anything new, but the fact that last night was still in fore-front of her head, it made normal things Derek did have deeper meaning. He teased her, sure, but in a friendly way. He wasn't being mean or rude, and he certainly didn't try to trip her or throw food at her or embarrass her in any way.

They even managed to have a decent conversation as they walked ahead of the group. Derek caught her up on his classes, and the fact that he's actually doing pretty decent in all of them. And how the coach is taking notice, that Derek's improved a lot in short time they've been in college. Casey filled Derek in on her classes and extra-curricular activities. They even semi-planned their trip back to London at the end of October when they get a week off from classes.

"Stop moving." Came a cranky mumble from behind her when she moved a little. Derek tied his arm her more firmly.

Well, at least everyone's not starring at us this time around. Casey thought. But I do have to go to the bathroom.

"Derek." She whispered. "De-rek."

"What?" Came a grumpy rumble.

"I have to go to the bathroom." She struggled a little.

"Urgh!" He was not pleased, but he moved just enough for Casey to move before he went back to the position he was in, minus Casey. When Derek heard the bedroom door close, he opened his eyes. Well, this sucks. At least the rents aren't standing over us this time. He shifted, trying to get comfortable. What the hell am I doing here?

Casey, in the bathroom, was looking at herself in the mirror. What the hell am I doing? Casey washed her face with cold water. It was one thing to share a bed with the entire family present. It was innocent. It wasn't a choice in that circumstance. But to do the same, in the privacy of her dorm room, where it was only two of them? Even if it was innocent, there is a whole different layer to this.

Casey just looked at herself. She knew she and Derek always had a complicated relationship. She couldn't really talk to him, but at the same time, he was the only one who understood her. Truly understood her. Her mother, sister and friend, they knew her, understood her, but not like Derek. Never like Derek. And he was the only guy in her entire life she'd share the bed with. When she was younger, she dreamed that the only guy she would sleep with, or a share a bed with, was someone she'd be in love with. The guy she'd spend her life with.

But the funny thing was, she was ridiculously comfortable with Derek. That never happened. But when they're asleep, and he's beside her, she felt so comfortable and safe and warm.

What are you doing Casey?

She knew Derek. He wasn't a bad guy, he was really good for people he cared about. But doing again, having keep feeling this way…Casey knew she'd start to feel something for him. Isn't that why they fight so hard? To avoid having any feelings. Their chemistry was undeniable. Almost combustible. And if they started feeling on top of that, it would lead to something that both of them aren't ready for. Or ever will be ready for.

And the family. She can't forget they share a family. Share siblings who looks up to them. Parents who believe in them and support them.

By the time she brushed her teeth and fixed her hair, her mind was already made up. They were Derek-Casey, two step-sibling who couldn't stand each other. And they'll go on being that.

When she walked back in, Derek was sitting on the bed, with the blanket on his crossed legs. They just looked at each other in silence for a moment. Derek knew Casey. He knew how she thought, how she was, what she felt. And everything that was in her head, was in her eyes. Especially if it involved her heart.

Casey was the first one look away. And Derek just smirked and shook his head. He just signed and nodded. He knew everything Casey thought was right. He thought the same thing. She was, if he was being honest, which he never was, not even to himself, incredible. And if there weren't any strings between them, he'd want her. He'd have her. Maybe even keep her.

But Derek wasn't that honest. Not even to himself.

So he just grabbed his shoes and walked out.

And Casey started to clean the mess everyone left behind last night.

I know it shorter, but I hope its a little more in depth then first two chapters. Please let me know what you think.

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