Subtle Relations
by Caged Sparkle
Disclaimer: I do not own the amazing Canadian Television show, Life With Derek or the dynamic characters that call the show home.
Summary: Will Casey ever realize the not so subtle hints Derek sprouted during their fights? Does absence make the heart grow fonder? Ten years after their graduation, Derek returns home after a failed marriage and hockey career. Naturally, drama ensues in the Macdonald - Venturi home.
Chapter One
"I, I understand." Casey murmured into the phone. Tears rolling down her face, Casey slammed the phone down. Still crying with no sign of stopping she clenched fists at her side and stormed through the family room flummoxing both Edwin and Lizzie whom were watching television on the couch. Both Lizzie and Edwin looked at each other confused before shrugging and focusing their attention back to the sitcom. They winced in unison as they heard Casey stomp up the stairs.
Casey glared at the Keep Out sign on the bedroom door before swinging the door open with out invitation. Derek jumped off his bed and placed the hockey magazine down as he readied himself for the upcoming fight.
"I cannot believe you." Casey whispered. Derek inwardly winced. When Casey whispered during a fight that meant she was beyond furious.
"What can't you believe?" He said as he closed his bedroom door.
"You told Max," Casey swallowed. "You told Max you'd make his life a living hell if he didn't break up with me. Why?"
"If you have to ask then he didn't tell you everything." He stated bored as he crossed his arms against his chest.
"He told me that you cornered him today after his early morning football practice and went ballistic on him." She flung her arms around in disbelief.
"Did he tell you why I went ballistic on him?" He raised an eyebrow in question.
"He didn't have to." She groaned in frustration and annoyance. "You always go ballistic on my friends."
"Casey, no I don't."
"Yes you do." She stressed each word in frustration.
"No," He quipped and swiftly moved in front of her, hovering over her. He whispered over her head, "I go ballistic on your guy friends." He emphasized guys as if he were trying to tell her something else. But the other meaning went unnoticed and misinterpreted by Casey.
"While you charm my girl ones." Casey sneered before rushing out his door and into her own.
Authors Note: So, was it worth reading even though it was extremely short? If you haven't already figured it out, this chapter was a flashback. The next chapter will be set in the present.