This Love Sick Melody
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Chapter Twenty-Six The town's been talking
Friday.
Casey was going to fight for her man.
And win.
There was nothing else to say about it. She couldn't just stand by and let it happened. That was not even a choice. She felt stupid for feeling so weak before. Maybe she just needed this morning, to really knock some sense into her. Show her what she would be missing if she just stood by and let Brooklyn ruin her entire life. That wasn't going to happen. She was couldn't to immanent the threat and safe the day. Like babe rider. Yeah, exactly.
Casey wasn't going to play the victim anymore. She controlled her own damn future and whatever happens: she was not going to go down without a fighter. That was the Casey way after all. She did everything she could do to get what she wanted. She worked hard and always pushed those invisible limits. That's all she had to do with this as well. Push that invisible limit and find a way to get what she wanted. Not as easy as it may sound, but she was going to find a way to do it. If it was the last thing she did.
She hadn't gotten allot of hours to sleep, but she was rather hyped up. So that extra energy helped her out. Hell, she decided that she was even going to dress the part. Well, nothing like the stunt she had pulled with babe rider, but edgy and more tough. If that even made sense. She searched her closet for a good ten minutes before finding the perfect outfit. A pair of black light skinny jeans, which would go awesome with a pair of black boots which had fur around the top of it. Fake fur of course. As for her shirt, she had searched and found a plain white T-shirt, and she then found a half sweater to go with it. Not your normal sweater it was more of a jacket type thing, which tied in the front and was very edgy. In the end, she liked it.
After that she applied her make up, only she put black eye liner when she usually put a light brown. Yeah, she was taking risk. Well, for Casey - she needed to act the part to actual feel the part. It's like she got into character and the rest would be history. That's just how she did things, and most people kind of knew that.
She sighed and stood up, turning around to peer at her behind through her full length mirror. Okay, everything looked good. Yeah, she was proud of her outfit choice. She walked over and grabbed her bag, before heading downstairs. She spotted Lizzie and Edwin sitting and eating what appeared to be their breakfast. "Hey guys!" She almost sang as she walked into the kitchen to get something to eat for herself. "Where's Derek?"
"Downstairs … don't think he's fully up yet." Edwin stated with his mouth half full.
"Hmm. Maybe he didn't get much sleep." She smiled, biting into a breakfast bar. Resting her elbows on the counter top and gazing over at Lizzie and Edwin. Edwin was looking at her funny, and Lizzie looked slightly disgusted. "What?"
Edwin glanced over at Lizzie before answering Casey's question. "we're not five, ya know?"
"Huh? …" Casey asked confused as she took another bite.
It was Lizzie's turn to roll her eyes and sigh, "What he means is that we're not stupid. Ripe that amused smile off your face when you say something that has a sexual hint behind it."
Casey nearly choked on her bar. "Lizzie!?"
"Like Edwin said, we're not five." She rolled her eyes and shook her head, returning to her bowl of cereal that was set out before her.
Casey was a bit shocked. The word sexual just escaped Lizzie's lips. That's not something she wanted to hear. No less the word revolving around Derek and Casey. Ew. So they knew they had sex? Oh my god! Casey opened his mouth and looked away and then back at the two younger siblings. "That's …. Why … I'm going to wake up Derek." She said as she pointed towards the basement, then she headed downstairs. Still a bit freaked out over her little sisters knowledge on sex.
She opened the door and gazed into the bedroom to see Derek pulling on a T-shirt. She lifted her hand and knocked on the wall softly. Turning around he nodded at her and scratched his head, as he walked over and sat down to pull his shoes on. "I'm almost done."
"What? Did I keep you up?" She asked grinning.
He chuckled. "Nah. I had some blonde sneak in after you. Now she … kept me up."
Casey narrowed her eyes at him and smacked him playfully before sitting down on the edge of his bed. "We need to talk."
"Not now. I don't wanna …" he made quotation marks, "Now." He stated standing up and throwing some books into his book bag for school.
"This is serious though. I asked where you were and Edwin told me you were weren't full of. I said something about you not getting enough sleep and Lizzie knew exactly what I meant!"
Derek shook his head and threw Casey a confused look. "So? … You said it."
"No. They knew what I meant! Derek, they knew I was talking about me actually keeping you up with sex." She said in a lowered voice, as if they could even hear the two of them talking downstairs.
Derek chuckled and shrugged. "They aren't two."
"That's what they said … Only they said they weren't five."
He yawned and grabbed his jacket. "Whatever. Come on."
"That's it? This is serious. Our younger siblings are growing up too fast!" Casey said standing up.
Derek stopped and looked at her. "Casey. I was around their age when I started to talk about sex and some of my friends even started to have sex. It's not a big deal."
She stood with her mouth agape. "What? Really? But they are so young."
He shook his head. "No … No, they aren't. They aren't that younger then us."
"Well … I think they are too young to know about things like that."
"Casey! Your not their mother. Just let them be. Now come on." He said moving behind her and pushing her towards the door. "Just leave it alone. Have the 'talk' with Lizzie later or something."
"Oh my god, that's a good idea!" Casey said jogging up the stairs. "Lizzie! We should hang out some after I get home." Casey said walking back over to the counter.
Derek rolled his eyes and threw his bag down, glancing at Edwin's breakfeast before shaking his head. He snapped and pointed to the fridge. "Make me some eggs and bacon."
Casey looked over her shoulder at Derek and shook her head, "We're not going to have enough time for that."
He groaned, "Fine. Make me some cereal." He ordered as Edwin pulled himself off the chair and went to work. Meanwhile, Derek took Edwin's seat beside Lizzie.
"Anyhow… Maybe you should have a conversation with Edwin later as well." Casey said gazing at Derek.
"No." He chuckled. "Not having the 'talk' with him. Not gonna happen."
Edwin stopped pouring cereal into the bowl and glanced between Casey and Derek. "What are you guys talking about?"
"Nothing! Derek will talk to you later about it." Casey said with a soft nervous chuckle. "Where is mom and George?" She asked looking out into the dinning room and living room.
Lizzie shook her head, setting the bowl into the sink. "They both had to leave early. They already dropped Marti off. You have to give us a ride."
"Oh! Awesome. That just means we'll have to leave a bit early. So eat faster." She warned Derek as Edwin set the bowl of cereal down in front of him.
"Stop being such a … busy bee." Derek stated.
"Derek I'd like to arrive on time. That's all." She stated rolling her eyes. The truth was that she was a bit impatient with this whole beating Brooklyn thing. She still had no clue how she was going to overcome this but she was going to try. The sooner they got to the there, the better.
"Busy Bee." He mocked making a zee sound and chuckling along with Edwin.
Lizzie shook her head. "How can everything change … yet nothing change?"
Derek rolled his eyes and stood up, walking around and setting his dish into the sink before wrapping his arms around Casey's waist and resting his chin onto her shoulder while peering over at Lizzie. "Because I'm that good." Casey tried to look down at Derek's head on her shoulder but couldn't, so instead she just brought her elbow back to meet with his stomach. "Ow. No need to have an abusive relationship."
"Your done. So lets get going." Casey said smiling as she grabbed her bag.
"Come on." Derek said addressing the two younger siblings, as he too grabbed his stuff and made his way out to the car. He threw his stuff in the trunk before he climbed in to start the car up.
Casey smiled over at him. "Your cute when your in pain."
"Your cute when your trying to explain something hopelessly." He said with a chuckle.
"Your pretty hot when you get all mad."
"Your sexy when you get mad." He said leaning over and kissing her lips, his one hand leaving the stirring wheel to caress the side of her face.
"Ew. Ya know we are back here." Lizzie stated looking at Edwin and then out the window, refusing to look at the two teenagers kissing in the front of the car.
Derek glanced back at them and suddenly remembered that they were being dropped off. Duh. He shook his head and backed out and started to drive towards the school. It didn't take them long before the approached the school, dropping the two of them off before heading towards the high school. Casey licked her dry lips and swallowed, shaking her leg up and down as they grew closer and closer.
Derek glanced over at her, "You seem like your in a hurry."
"Nope. Just wanna get there already." She stated glancing in the mirror to check her make up and hair.
"Your not freaking out about Brooklyn?" He asked as he pulled into the parking lot and parked the car in its usual spot.
"Nope. I decided that I'm not gonna take this laying down."
"Ah. There is the Casey I know."
Casey shot him a glare, "And love."
"There is the Casey I know and love." Derek corrected himself, "Must I really say that all the time?"
"Yes. It's nice hearing it." She stated with a smile creeping to her lips. "Especially today."
"Casey. I sound like a big mush ball saying it all the time. You know I do. Isn't that enough?"
She shook her head, "No. It's not."
He chuckled and shook his head, his head falling back against the seat as he gazed at the roof of the car. "Casey I love you."
She smiled, satisfied. "Love you two Derek. Which is I'm going to win this. I'll figure out someway to stop Brooklyn." She nodded, trying to tell herself that and believe it. "I'll see you later." She said slipping out of the car and heading towards the school, with a confidant stride.
Derek's eyes watched her as she slowly disappeared into the school with everyone else. His eyes following her hips as she walked, scanning her curves and one of her best features - in his opinion - her ass. He sighed and sat there for a bit more. Trying to think this over. If he really was going to do this? Was he really going to risk everyone thinking he was a total loser just for Casey? Did he really love her?
That was an easy question. A very easy question.
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Casey looked over at Emily and Sheldon, his arms around her and her face buried into his neck as he whispered into her ear. It was so sad. Casey felt like she was in Emily's place, sort of. She could be loosing Derek too. She didn't want to be that heartbroken.
It was different, she knew that. Sheldon was moving away and his parents were set dead on it. Derek wasn't going anywhere and she knew she still had some sort of chance to keep him hers. She just wasn't sure how she was going to do that.
Her eyes went elsewhere as she spotted Brooklyn talking to Sam. What the hell was that about? Why were they talking and why the hell was he smiling like that? Did he have something to do with this? No. He was pissed as hell but he wasn't the sort of person to do that … was he? No.
She closed her locker and walked right over to Brooklyn, "Can I speak to you for a moment?" She asked Brooklyn, ignoring Sam completely.
Brooklyn chuckled, grabbing Sam by the shirt and moving closer to him as she looked at Casey, "Nope. Clearly I'm in the middle of something. Now bye bye." She grinned, looking back up at Sam - who Casey glanced at to find him looking at her instead. Which gave her allot more confidence. Sam would rather have Casey then Brooklyn.
Casey inhaled and put a smile on her face. "Brooklyn, I'm asking you very politely to have a word with me."
Sam licked his lips and looked back down at Brooklyn, as if waiting for something to go down. Brooklyn simply narrowed her eyes as she glared at Casey. "Casey… Your interrupting my conversation with Sam. I'd much rather talk to him." She said in a flirtatious voice as she ran her finger down his chest, grinning as she gazed up into his eyes.
"Yeah … what's with you going after every guy I've had? What do you want to be me or something?" Casey said snappy.
"Excuse me?" Brooklyn pushed Sam off to the side as she crossed her arms, glaring at Casey. "Why in the world would I want to be some nerdy big nose, fat ass klutz?" She asked, snapping right back.
"Good, I have your attention. Now, about this whole picture deal. I'll do whatever you want me to - as long as you don't show it."
"Forget about it. There is nothing I could possibly want from you. Oh except your downfall - that's going to be fun to watch."
"You sure about that? I think it would be extremely humiliating if I turned into your little slave. Become your bitch and do whatever you wanted of me."
Brooklyn raised an eyebrow and glared at Casey. "That does sound tempting … Kiss Sam." Brooklyn ordered, grabbing Sam's shirt and pushing him against the locker - as if holding him there. "Kiss him and we'll see if I wanna play that way."
Casey opened her mouth but closed it, looking at Brooklyn as if she was crazy. Kiss Sam?! Was she serious? She couldn't kiss him, she was with Derek. But could she kiss Sam in order to continue being with Derek? Was that even worth it? Being Her little slave and doing whatever Brooklyn wanted her to do … Brooklyn wasn't playing games, Casey realized that.
"But …" Casey glanced at Sam and then back at Brooklyn.
Brooklyn shrugged, crossing her arms over her chest. "what's the problem? Your saying that your willing to be my little slave if I don't show anyone that picture … yet, you wont even do a simple thing like kissing a cute boy?"
She was right, Casey knew that. Damn it, she should have seen this coming. Brooklyn didn't just want Casey to get humiliated - she wanted Derek and Casey to break up, and probably Derek for herself. "I …" Casey swallowed and licked her lips. She closed her eyes and took a deep breath, taking a step forward towards Sam but then stopped. She couldn't do this. She had hurt Sam once and she really loved Derek. There was no way she could just go and kiss someone else. Even if she would be trying to save their relationship, she couldn't do it. Knowing Brooklyn - she'd have Casey kiss someone else or maybe even do other stuff with someone.
Sam sighed and shook his head. "Brooklyn just back the fuck off. You know she can't do it. So just drop it." He said narrowing his eyes to Brooklyn.
Brooklyn gaped at him and stabbed her finger into his chest. "Excuse me? It's one simple kiss. She shouldn't be coming up to me, expecting me to play games with her. This isn't a game, it's revenge." She stated angrily.
"Really? This isn't a game? Then why are you acting like you're the queen on the god damn chest board?" Casey watched as Sam some what stepped in front of her and peered down at Brooklyn. "Date's off. Just leave her alone."
Casey was surprised, she wasn't going to lie. She's never really seen Sam get all …. defensive like that. She's seen Derek get like that, even before the two started seeing each other but Sam … never. Brooklyn rolled her eyes. "Whatever. I didn't want the klutz used goods anyhow." She said as she spun around and charged off.
"Sam I … I needed that!" Casey said, disappointed with herself that she couldn't just do it. "Now she is going to show everyone!"
"Casey …" Sam turned around to face her. "You can't tell me you were honestly going to kiss me? That you honestly could?"
She sighed and shook her head, "I don't know. What other choice did I have?"
"Um, I don't know. Not doing it?" He said. "You may have wanted to in order to please her but you know you couldn't. You love him. And if he breaks up with you just because people find out …. Then he doesn't love you. not really." Sam stated shaking his head before walking off towards what she could only guess was the direction of his first class.
Casey sighed and let her shoulders drop. Now what? That had been her only idea of getting Brooklyn to stop her plan. Even if it had been a stupid and ill thought one. Her eyes scanned the hallway. All of these people were going to find out that she was dating her own step brother. their parents were married, she looked at Edwin and Marti as if they were her own blood related siblings. Derek, not in the least bit. They were all going to think it was gross.
God, what was she going to do?
Her eyes settled on a door and that's when she got the best idea ever. "Paul!" Casey shoved her way through the crowd and barged into the Counselors office. One she hasn't seen in forever. As she flung open the door, she spotted the dark older man sitting behind his desk sipping on what was probably coffee. "Paul! Is it alright if I talk to you?" She asked, knowing this wasn't the usual time she stopped by and visited. Even if she hasn't in awhile.
"Casey. yes, of course. I haven't heard from you in what seems like forever." He stated sitting his cup down.
Casey closed the door behind her and walked in, taking a seat. "Okay. I know I haven't been here in awhile but just so much has been going on. You know some of it, or at least the part about Sam and Brooklyn." Casey stated not really sure how she could explain everything to him.
"Yes. You were cheating on him with a guy and then that guy kissed Brooklyn and you spilled … a drink on her?" He asked, making sure he remembered correctly.
"Yes, exactly. Only that guy was … Well …" Casey scooted her chair closer to his desk and lowered her voice. "Derek."
"What guy?" He asked, leaning forward a bit. She could tell by his facial expressions he was a bit confused.
"Well… I'll start at the beginning. I was with Sam and I kind of … well, moaned Derek's name instead of Sam's. We weren't having sexual intercourse though, just kissing. Then I started trying to figure out why I had moaned Derek's name and I started to realize that I actually had feelings for Derek. Derek found out and he was trying to act cocky about it and I ended up kissing him. He kissed back. But one thing lead to another and we started secretly seeing each other."
"You and Derek? Derek, Derek?" He asked, looking extremely confused about that one.
"Yes." She nodded. "We both agreed that we should keep up appearances by me dating Sam. But then Sam said he loved me and I started feeling really guilty about it. I don't love Sam, I love Derek. Anyhow, we broke up and then I humiliated Brooklyn like that. Now she has a picture of Derek and I kissing and is threatening to show it to everyone." Casey said finally taking time to breath. That was basically the sum of it. She knew it would be allot of information to get but she had faith in him. After all, it's not even half of the stuff that happened.
Paul leaned back in his chair and focused on his desk, thinking everything through. "You and Derek?"
"Yes Paul." Casey stated as serious as could.
"And he loves you back?"
Casey smiled and nodded. "Yeah and I know its true."
"So, why do you guys care if people find out?" He asked, "Besides you two being step siblings?"
"Well, Derek's like the king of school. If people found out he was dating someone like me… He'd be the laughing stock of the school."
"Someone like you? Smart, pretty, athletic? I'm still not getting it …"
"Well, I'm not exactly popular Paul and he is."
"But you dated Max, who is popular… And Sam who is relatively popular as well."
"… And?" Casey asked, not getting where he was heading with this.
"Well, Casey." He chuckled. "It seems to me like your just being paranoid and thinking the worst. If Derek and you love each other, it shouldn't matter what other people think."
"I don't want to be the girl who ruins his reputation though."
"If you're the girl he loves, it wont be ruining his reputation Casey."
Casey sighed and sat back in her chair, giving up in her protest before it had even became intense. "Derek cares allot about his rep. Allot."
"But he cares about you two. Just relax and let whatever happens; happen. If Derek loves you then he'll prove it to you."
Casey crossed her arms and shrugged. "well, I really have nothing else to try so … I guess I'm giving up and letting it happen."
"Your not giving up. Your being patient and waiting. If he can't handle everyone knowing - then you guys are meant for one another. It's as simple as that."
"Your not totally freaked out about this? Derek and I?"
He shook his head and shrugged, "Not really. It's a bit hard to swallow at first but all you really ever talked about with me is him. He did this, he did that, he's going to do this, he made this happen …" He chuckled, "I guess you didn't have to come to me in order to complain anymore. Makes sense. You two just took longer to realize your feelings. That's all."
She stood up long enough to grab her vibrating cell phone from her pocket, "Hold on." She said as she text her reply to Derek. "I just don't want to loose him." Casey stated gazing at her cell phone, the same one Derek had given her awhile ago. She smiled and sighed lightly. "I really love him." She said, glancing back up at Paul.
He smiled and nodded. "If its meant to be, it will be. As corny as that …." He stopped as the door sprung open to reveal Derek. "Sounds. Derek?"
Derek paused and nodded towards Paul, "Casey, we have to go to the gym in order to get our assignments tonight." He stated.
"And it can't wait?" She asked, a bit confused of why he needed her in order to do this.
"Well … no." He said with a lopsided grin. Derek leaned against the doorframe, crossing his arms and looking at her. "I was hoping you could just do both of ours. After all, I'm only there because I opened my mouth to defend you."
Paul let out a chuckle. "Well, this it seems like some things never change."
Derek's eyes went to Paul and then back to Casey and then back at Paul. "Whoa, What?" He said standing up.
Casey rolled her eyes and stood up. "Fine … But I'm not doing your work. You choice to open your mouth. And you were the one who wanted me to keep dating Sam in the first place." Casey said tucking her phone back into her pocket. "Thanks for listening Paul. Really."
"I hope everything works out for you. For both of you." He stated calmly.
Derek raised his eyebrows, as Casey pushed him out into the hallway. "Does he know?"
"Yeah … I needed someone to talk to."
"That's what Emily's for!" Derek stated with a 'duh' face.
"I don't want to bother Emily. This is her last night with Sheldon and I don't want to mess it up with my stepsibling romance drama." Casey said with a roll of her eyes.
"Psh! Like she wouldn't be used to it." He stated and then added, "Well, the romance part would be sort of new but the drama wont." He chuckled and walked beside her towards the Gym.
They entered the large gym and went over to the dance committee. Casey was going to be handling the ticket collecting that would allow people to enter the dance. While, Derek, would be doing the same thing, only at the other entrance to the gym.
As for the rest of the school day, Casey spent it trying to figure out some way to beat Brooklyn. Failing, of course. Worse then that - she had to sit there and watch as Emily and Sheldon was all cuddly and cute. Sure, Emily was going to loose Sheldon that night, but Casey was just thinking negatively about it. At least they were able to cling to one another and enjoy their last moments together. Wow - that sounded as if it was straight out of Romeo and Juliet. Such a depressing damn love story. Casey slumped her chin into her palm watching Sheldon kiss Emily's cheek, his arm softly around her shoulders.
Casey rolled her eyes and looked over in Derek's direction. He was laughing and having a good time. As if nothing was about to interrupt his perfect little world. Ah, was she the only one worried? She looked over at Brooklyn and narrowed her eyes. Brooklyn was just acting all high and mighty. As if nothing was going to touch her and dis-thrown her. Which was probably true. Nothing Casey did could effect her.
Wait a second … Casey got a smile on her face and sat straighter. That was so wrong. Casey had effected Brooklyn - which is exactly why Brooklyn currently hated her. Casey had humiliated Brooklyn. She should do it again! Why not? She has nothing left to loose and it would be amazing watching the bitch get humiliated again! Only this time it would be in front of the entire lunch room!
"Uh …. Casey, why do you look like you just had a little light bulb go off above your head?" Emily asked, for the first time during lunch turning her attention away from her boyfriend.
"Because I think it had. I'll be right back. Well, maybe not. I might be in in school. Tottles!" She said sliding out of her seat and walking over towards Brooklyn. Leaving both Emily and Sheldon watching every move she made - with curious and confused stares.
Casey approached the table of girls and smiled sweetly at Brooklyn. Brooklyn glanced up at her and rolled her eyes, "Go away." She said and then motioned for Casey to leave. As if she was dismissing her or something.
Casey smirked and shook her head, leaning down and placing her hand on the table before Brooklyn. "Listen up. Your all high and mighty routine, needs to end. Your not even that pretty. Hate to break that to you." Casey stated tilting her head to the side and nodding, as if she had been the barrier of bad news.
Brooklyn narrowed her eyes and raised. Standing before Casey and glaring at her. The two of them had gotten everyone else's attention, causing the cafeteria to quiet down some. Brooklyn of course, wasn't taking any of Casey's shit. "Excuse me, ms Big nose?"
"Did I stutter? No. I don't believe I did." Casey stated smirking down at Brooklyn. She flicked at Brooklyn's hair. "Your so damn fake. Do you know that Brooklyn?" She asked raising her voice and placing her hands on her hips.
Brooklyn glared at her, "Who the fuck do you think you are? Back the fuck off. You'll get what is coming to you later on."
"How about this," Casey said taking a step closer to her, their chests practically touching. "You shut the fuck up and listen. Your always walking around here like you own the school. Get over yourself. Your nothing special. Besides the fact that you're the only girl in the entire school who's probably slept with all the guys." She chuckled and rolled her eyes. "Your probably so loose, you bout to fall apart. What guy wouldn't want some of that."
She shook her head and shoved Casey's shoulder. "I'm nothing special? Take a look in the mirror. Your just jealous because your some big nose freak!" Brooklyn said. "And just because guys want me … doesn't mean you need to go and call me loose. You know nothing."
Casey threw her arms up and took a few steps away from Brooklyn. Addressing the rest of the cafeteria, who were all paying close attention. Even the teachers were watching and waiting for something big to happen. "I'm surprise we can all fit in here! I thought Derek's ego was huge, but at least he can back it up. Look at her! She's such a fake. Fake dyed hair and her boobs are probably fake as well." Casey said looked back at Brooklyn who was fuming. "Your pathetic. Really. Get over yourself. I should feel sorry for you. Going around and fucking anything that moves just so you can feel wanted. Yeah, defiantly pathetic."
"Your walking into dangerous grounds McDonald." Brooklyn warned.
"Really? I had no clue." Casey said grabbing a plate of chili and dumping it over Brooklyn's head. The red mush slowly slid down her blonde hair and soon created a red hat. "Now, that's dangerous grounds." She said with a chuckle.
"You bitch!" Brooklyn lunged herself onto Casey, causing Casey to fall backwards against the hard floor. Casey let out a scream as her back hit the floor. Brooklyn grabbed her hair and yanked, while slamming it against the floor. Casey grabbed the other girls arms, digging her nails into her skin and pushing her away. Stumbling backwards, Brooklyn went to grab Casey again but someone grabbed her. Which just allowed Casey to stand up before Brooklyn and bring her elbow back, her fist colliding with Brooklyn's face. Casey's punch had such force that it had sent Brooklyn flying back against the person who was with-holding her.
Derek slipped his arms around Casey and pulled her away from Brooklyn, before she got another idea of hitting her. He struggled with her for a few minutes but she finally subsided and relaxed in his arms. Brooklyn however, was still fighting like the devil to get out of Sam's arms. Who - she had just noticed - was the person holding Brooklyn away from her.
"Okay. That's enough." Echoed a loud strong voice. Casey turned her head to see the Principle standing there and scanning the scene. "You two, come with me now. And no more fighting, or else your expelled." He warned.
Casey looked up at Derek before pulling away from him. Pushing him away as well, she couldn't help it. She was pissed and she hadn't realized how amazing it felt to hit someone straight in the face. Such a power rush. It made up for all the hell she was about to go through.
Which is exactly what they both went through for the next half and hour. Sitting in the principles office getting lectured. Brooklyn got suspended for an entire week and Casey got two weeks worth of detentions. Which was better then getting suspended. Still though, Casey knew it had been worth it. Stupid bitch deserved allot more then what she had gotten. (Which was a nice black eye.) Casey felt proud.
They ended up being thrown into in-school. Which Casey had predicted.
Sadly though, she was still being forced to attend the dance in order to still serve her other punishment.
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Casey huffed, blowing a piece of hair out of her face. Only for it to fly up in the air and fall right back down in her eyes. She gave up and brushed it aside with her hand. She had spent the last few hours getting ready for the stupid dance she didn't even want to go to. It was useless. Her mother had tried to tell her that she couldn't go - until Casey told her that she was being forced to. If only, if only.
Casey let out a sigh and opened her bedroom door, walking down into the living room. Derek looked up and opened his mouth, but no words came out. Wow. She looked amazing. The dress made her body look even more killer, and it just looked gorgeous on her. She made it look gorgeous. Derek grinned and nodded, "Bout time."
"Whatever Derek." She stated with a light smile. The two of them hadn't spoken since the car ride home. It hadn't even been much of a conversation. More like Derek about how shocking it was that Casey had actually gotten into a physical fight at school. It was as if he had been slightly impressed.
"Come on." He said grabbing his leather jacket and heading towards his car. Casey threw a smile towards her mother and George, and then followed Derek. She slid into the car and sighed. "well … At least Brooklyn wont be there." She stated, crossing her arms.
"Yeah, which will make this less fun. I mean really. No cat fights. Damn." He joked and glanced over at her. "Kidding."
"Not funny." Casey stated and relaxed against the seat. "Lets just get this stupid dance over with. and please …. no dancing with other girls." She stated looking at him.
He nodded and started the car up. Derek wasn't going to dance with anyone who asked him to dance. He usually would have a date, but no. He was going solo. For like the first time ever. Okay, so he was going with Casey, but they weren't going together. Though - he had a plan for the night.
The two of them got to their stands and started collecting tickets for the dance. A ton of happy students and couples. The couples made Casey sick to her stomach. She was still worrying about Derek. Of course, that was only natural. Though she was hoping she'd have more time to figure out someway to win against Brooklyn. After all. The girl was suspended from school. That gave her some hope … not allot though. Not allot at all.
Almost an hour and a half past and they were still at their stands. Some people liked to be fashionably late. Stupid people. A teacher walked out and smiled at Casey, "Why Don't you go over there and tell Mr. Venturi that he can head in. You two go in and enjoy the dance. I'll close these doors and take post over there."
Casey smiled and nodded. "Thank you Mrs. Warren." Casey sighed and walked over to Derek, "Come on. We can head in. Mrs. warren is gonna take over."
Derek sighed in relief. "Thank god. This is so boring." He threw the clipboard down and walked into the dance. As Casey walked over towards some friends, he watched. This was it. He had to get this over and done with. Swallowing hard, he headed towards the stage. Nervous as hell. He hated being all sappy, especially in front of other people. But this needed to be done.
Stepping up near the DJ, "Yo …" He got the guy's attention and smirked. "Hey. Your doing awesome, but you think I can steal the mic for a sec?"
The guy nodded and tapped the Mic, "Yo! How is everyone doing tonight?!" The crowd stopped dancing and turned to look at him. Including Casey, who was busy looking at Derek in confusion. Why was he up there? What was going on? Was he going do something stupid that would lend him in more trouble? After a few people screamed some things, he nodded and grinned. "Awesome! I'm gonna hand the Mic over to my new buddy here. He's got a sweet announcement."
Derek nodded a thanks to the guy and took the Mic. There was no turning back now. "Hey everyone! It's Derek!" He shouted, throwing a charming smile in there as everyone shouted and cheered him on. Yeah, he loved being the center of attention. "Believe it or not I'm totally forced to be here. But you know what? It's all right. It's cool." He shrugged his shoulders and slipping his one hand in his jeans pocket. "I kind of want to throw a shout out. To my girlfriend and the most amazing chick here. Casey McDonald." He spoke loud and clearly, smiling directly at a shocked Casey.
There crowd gasped and whispered. Slowly, they all turned to look directly at Casey. Casey looked around and looked back at Derek, as if trying to scream at him 'what the hell are you doing!?' She couldn't believe he just told there entire class that they were together! What about his reputation!? What about hers?! Oh my god. Everyone was now looking at her. She looked back up at him as he spoke again.
"And if the DJ don't mind, you wanna throw some Bow wow on there? You can get it all?"
The DJ nodded and music soon filled the room once again. Derek handed the Mic back to him and jumped off the stage. Ignoring everyone else as he walked towards Casey. Linking his fingers with hers as he lead her to a empty dance floor. Everyone was too busy watching them closely.
Uh, uh, uh, got me like woo-hoo
When I think about you That's the first thing that come to my mind
I'm like woo-hoo baby, you can get it allYou can get it all, you can get it
Woo-hoo, when I think about you
That's the first thing that come to my mind
I'm like woo-hoo shawtie, you can get it allYou can get it all
"Derek … what did you just do?" She whispered, linking her hands behind his neck.
"Let everyone know that I'm with the most amazing girl here." He stated with a smile.
I know you heard my reputation
You don't think I would ever do right by you
You think that if you and I was in a relationship
I would never be true(Be true)
Casey shook her head. Still shocked. "But your reputation …"
You think that anything I say is straight gang
And to me you're just another new name
But what I'm tryna tell you for every man
There's a woman that'll make him change
And I believe you the one that'll make me
But any time I try to show you you shake me
I know I make it real hard for you to take me seriousBut baby girl I am(I am)
"Casey … it doesn't matter. I'm still me. And I still love you."
And I ain't stoppin' right here, I'ma keep going
And I'm gonna make sure everyday that you keep knowing
Weather if I have to send you flowers
Or talk to you on the cell phone for few hours
I'm yellin' likeWoo-hoo, when I think about you
That the first thing that come to my mind
I'm like woo-hoo baby, you can get it all
You can get it all, you can get it
Woo-hoo, when I think about you
That's the first thing that come to my mind
I'm like woo-hoo shawtie, you can get it all
You can get it all
"Derek … I … are you sure?"
He chuckled, running his hands down her back and pulling her closer to him. "Too late now but yeah, I'm positive."
(One, one, one, one)
One minute you act like you like me
And then the next you don't
You still sending me crazy emails
Like I know it's just sex you want
I can't lie the sex is truly incredible
And every part of your body's so edible
I get tears from just thinking bout it
But that ain't the reason why I'm stuck and can't let you go
We got a serious, serious bond
And when we kick it we have nothin' but fun
I feel a whole lot of L O V E between you and meEven though we still young
She smiled slightly, slowly forgetting about everyone starring at them. "So, your not ashamed."
"There's nothing to be ashamed of. I love you. Your beautiful. Smart. Hell, guys are gonna be jealous."
Just your company ain't gotta get none
Talk the same lingo, understand where I'm coming from
And if anybody ask me a question about you
I'ma tell 'em you the one, you got me like
Woo-hoo, when I think about you
That's the first thing that come to my mind
I'm like woo-hoo baby, you can get it all
You can get it all, you can get itWoo-hoo, when I think about you
That's the first thing that come to my mind
I'm like woo-hoo shawtie, you can get it all
You can get it all, you can get it
"God, I love you."
"I love you two. Always have." He whispered as she rested her forehead against his.
As long as you know that I can have any girl I want to
Baby, that sexual and factual
But still I choose you to be with me and we're gonna
So you better not break it up, you got me like
He smiled as he gazed into those amazing eyes. Bringing his lips to hers and kissing her lightly. Throwing his no PDA rule out the window. Hey, these people wanted a show and he was going to give them one. He had just told everyone hat he was with his step sister. The kiss would just prove it to them, giving them what they wanted. He didn't care anymore. Casey was the love of his life. Nothing was going to make that change. No matter who came between them - they were going to get through it. Love was unbreakable. Plain and simple.
Woo-hoo, when I think about you
That the first thing that come to my mind
I'm like woo-hoo baby, you can get it all
You can get it all, you can get it
Casey was in heaven. Derek was hers. Publicly now. This was just pure joy. And he was kissing her in front of everyone. He really did love her. This was unbelievable. The perfect ending to a horrible night.
Woo-hoo, when I think about you
That's the first thing that come to my mind
I'm like woo-hoo shawtie, you can get it all
You can get it all, you can get it
Emily smiled, in Sheldon's arms. She was proud of Derek. Finally stepping up and being a man. The two of them were so perfect for one another. She should have seen it sooner. She looked up at Sheldon before she returned her gaze to the two of them dancing. She was so happy for them.
Sam looked over at them and sighed. Beside him, Ralph chuckled and started to smile and nod. Happy that the two of them were together and all cute. Stupid Ralph. But he had to admit … He had been wrong about it. He thought Derek was just lying to her, just to get in her pants. But it was clear that Derek really did have strong feelings for her. So … maybe Sam can forgive Derek fully.
Maybe everything would work itself out.
True love always pulls through. Soul mates. Destined to be together. Forever and always.