Lalalalalalalalalalalala…It's Feb. 12 in the storyyy…sorry I skipped sooo much

I decided to show Derek the mall first. "C'mon. I'll show you the mall first. It's just up here." I said, pointing ahead. He nodded and squeezed my hand. I realized I was still holding it and looked at him.

He flashed me a smile. Wow! Derek was getting cuter by the second. I smiled in return. We got to the mall and walked in. "Well, here it is. The Malibu Mall Center." I said, sweeping my arm around.

The mall is actually pretty huge. It has 3 food courts, a movie theatre, an arcade, and tons of stores. "So, would you like to shop a bit?" he asked. I nodded. "Sounds good." He grinned. I grinned back.

I led him towards PacSun. He looked up at the sign. "Pacific Sunwear?" he questioned. I nodded. "I shop here all the time, cmon!" I exclaimed, leading him inside. "Well, the guys' side is over there, or you can help me look over here." I said. "I'll help you look. I don't need any clothes now." He answered.

I turned towards a rack of shirts and smiled. Maybe Derek will help me get over Oliver. Hell, he already has. I flicked through the shirts and Derek went over by the belts and accessories. "Lilly?" I heard Derek call a few minutes later. God, I love the way my name rolls off his tongue.

"Yeah?" I replied. He walked back over to me. "Valentine's Day is soon, yeah?" he asked. "Um, yeah, 2 days from now." I answered. "And the tradition is to get something for whoever you, er, fancy?" he asked. I think I blushed. "Yeah, thats usually what people do."

He smiled. "Where to next?" he asked. I checked my phone. "It's getting late. I think I have to head home. Wanna come with?" I questioned bravely. "Sure." He answered. We walked out of the mall. It was windier now that the sun had gone down. I shivered in the cooler breeze.

Derek must have noticed because he slipped his arm around me. Well, I'm not complaining. It was warmer though. I walked close to him and he rubbed my arm every so often. We turned onto my street and it was getting pretty dark out.

My cell phone vibrated in my purse. I took it out and Derek let go to let me move easier. It was my mom. "Hey Mom." I answered. "Lilly! Where are you?" she said in her worried motherly tone. I rolled my eyes and smiled. "I'm on my way home mom. Almost there. Oh, and do you mind if I bring someone home form dinner?" I asked. "Sure! I'm just getting started. See you soon, honey." She said. "Bye mom." I said and clicked my phone shut.

I noticed Derek looking at me, grinning. I giggled slightly. "What?" I asked. Was my hair messed up? My shirt? He didn't answer. "What? Is my hair messed up or something?" I asked again. That made him grin even more. "No, you're perfect." He blurted. His eyes went wide and he covered his mouth.

I held back a smile but it broke through. He glanced down. "I mean, uh, I…" he stuttered, trying to save himself the embarrassment. I suddenly realized we were on my porch. "It's okay. Wanna go inside now?" I said, trying to break the tension. He nodded and I opened the door.

"Mom! I'm home!" I called. "Hey honey, I'm in the kitchen!" I heard a muffled call back. I took Derek's hand and led him to the kitchen. "Hey mom. This is Derek. Derek, this is my mom." I said introducing them. I abruptly was aware that she was wearing her 'ho-liday dress' under her apron. The one Oliver likes.

"Going out, mom?" I asked. "Yes, I have a date." She answered. I glanced at Derek and he was checking her out slightly. I rolled my eyes. Every single guy does that. "Well have fun mom. I can take care of dinner from here if you want." I said, glancing at the bubbling water on the stove and the box of Mac&Cheese.

She smiled at me. "Thanks sweetie. I suppose I should be on my way anyway." She answered kissing my cheek and ruffling my hair as she walked past. "I'll be home late!" she shouted as she stepped out the door. I walked over to the stove and poured the contents of the Mac&Cheese box.

Derek was still staring towards the door when I turned away. "That's your mom?" he asked in disbelief. I rolled my eyes. "Yeah, that's my mom." I answered in monotone. "Did she just say she had a date?" he asked again. "Yes, her and my dad divorced a while ago." I said, gritting my teeth.

I stirred the noodles, not really paying attention. The timer went off and I turned off the stove. I drained the noodles and stirred in the cheese. I went over to the cupboard. "You want some?" I asked him, getting out a bowl for myself. "Yes, please." He answered politely. I grabbed another bowl and served them evenly.

I handed him a bowl. "You can eat. I'm gonna go up and change." I said, not waiting for him to answer before racing up the stairs. I went in my room and shut the door. It was kinda loud, but oh well. I cant believe another guy likes my mom. I mean, yes, shes pretty. But shes also about 25 years older than them!

I scoffed and grabbed a pair of short black shorts and a lime green cami. I was so hot! It was amazing how hot Malibu can get even after a huge snowstorm. It was at least 90 degrees out. I put it on and headed back downstairs. Derek turned around when he heard me on the stairs and choked on his food.

I grabbed my bowl and sat in a chair, pretending not to notice his reaction. I took a few bites and got thirsty. "Soda?" I asked. He at first just stared and then caught himself. "Um, yeah, sure. Whatever you're having."

I stood up and went to the fridge grabbing 2 Dr. Peppers. "Heads up." I said and tossed him one. He almost caught it but missed and it ended up spraying all over his shirt. My have jumped to my mouth. I picked up the half-empty soda can and got some paper towels. "I am so sorry!" I kept saying as it was cleaning off the table and his shirt.

I didn't really notice how close I was to his face. I was blotting his shirt with a paper towel until his reached up and lifted up my chin. I was a centimeter away from his face and felt his warm breath against my face. He grabbed the back of my neck and pulled me into a kiss.

He stood up and took me with him. He stumbled forward and backed me into a wall. I surprised myself by kissing him back. He pinned my arms above my head and deepened the kiss. I struggled under his grip. He was stronger than I thought. He pulled away and took my face in his hands. My breath was ragged and so was his. "Lilly." He whispered softly. "Derek." I whispered at the same time.

He kissed me one last time and pulled away. He backed away a little more and grinned at me. I giggled a little. "Um, you have lip gloss all over your mouth." I told him, holding back more giggles. He blushed a little and smiled. "Oh." He answered. I walked over to him and rubbed it off with my thumb. He turned his head into my hand.

I kept my hand there and he kissed my palm, pulling my wrist and kissing my again. This time I led him to the couch and he turned right before we laid down so he was on top. He moved the hair off of my face and kissed me again. He ran his tongue along my lip and I opened my mouth. He immediately started wrestling his tongue with mine. His hands went down from my face to my chest. I pushed him off and ended the kiss.

He looked disappointed but crawled off anyway. I sat up on my elbows and looked at him. "That was a little fast." I said. "Oh, sorry. I guess I got carried away." He replied softly. My phone vibrated across the table in the other room. "I better get that." I said, getting up and grabbing it.

It was a text from Oliver. Lils, busy 2nite. See u l8er. I groaned and slammed my phone on the table. "Everything okay?" Derek asked, walking towards me. "Yeah…well, no." I said. He hugged me from behind. "You alright then?" he whispered into my hair. I turned my head to look at him. "Yeah, I'm fine." And I kissed his cheek.

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