Welcome to the Nerd Sequel! Thought I'd put a prologue and a few author's notes that I think are important before the story begins (mainly so you don't have to have read Nerd to follow it - though I'd still recommend that to fully appreciate the characters).

Main OCs are Kasey and Evan. Kasey is a biological daughter of Stef, as if Brandon had a twin. She was created because I wanted to investigate the dynamic of Stef with a mini-Stef.

Kasey is a very intelligent, witty and slightly mischievous girl with a very close relationship with her Mom, although sometimes their similarities cause them to butt heads and their stubbornness and recklessness often get them into trouble.

Evan is a lovable, persistent, former trouble maker (though more through an inability to keep out of trouble than seeking it). He tends to put his foot in his mouth and doesn't think too far ahead with his actions, even though they are often with the best intentions.

Kasey and Evan have a made for each other type relationship, they both are very artsy with a particular passions for literature and film.

This story picks up a few months after that where Evan is firmly accepted in the family. WARNING: It will be a much longer fic and deal with heavier stuff - I'm looking at probably over 50 chapters - but unlike Nerd it will have many plots running through the full ensemble of characters (hence the length of it).

Anyhow, I think this is all (and probably more than) you need to know before it starts so hopefully you will enjoy!

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Kasey lay back, head against the arm of the sofa and her feet resting on Evan's lap. She had a book in one hand and the other arm draped over her forehead.

Evan sat back with a copy of a different book flipping rampantly through. They were surrounded by complete silence other than the imaginary worlds they had immersed themselves in.

Evan began to giggle as he read.

Kasey poked her nose over the top of the pages.

She smiled quietly to herself thinking about all of the times she'd seen him giggle like that over their time together. There were too many to count. It still felt as fun and exciting as it had that first time they kissed - only now she was able to share him with her family. Many months had passed since the first meal he shared with them that awkward night. Stef trying hard to overlook the trouble they had caused, Lena trying to keep peace while also trying to forgive Kasey for the embarrassment she had caused her with other teachers and Mike trying not to throw Evan across the room again. Since then however his charm had won them over, as Kasey knew it would. He had an addictive and contagious character and despite often putting his foot in it he was everything her parents could want for their daughter. Fiercely loyal, protective and stable - as well as kind and caring. She realised she had let out an audible sigh and quickly thought of something to say to disguise it.

"I take it you've reached chapter 10. I knew you'd find that funny, you big kid!" she teased.

"Once again, you are right, Nerd." he said rubbing her ankle. "I disagree with you about Angela though. No way she's double crossing him."

"Well, each to their own, but you'll be wrong. As usual. Unless I'm double bluffing..." she said bustling him slightly with her foot.

"Well isn't that a sight. What happened to sex, drugs and rock and roll?" Stef commented observing the two young lovers.

"Oh we only do that after you've gone to bed Mom, I'm in talks for which which show to have the DNA test for my baby on." She responded not taking her eye off the page.

"Very good. Just make sure you get your will sorted out so the baby comes to me. Just in case of your untimely end after I get you alone after the birth." Stef smiled with mock malice Kasey let out a small laugh.

"Hey dummy, spoke to Mike yesterday. He wants to know if you want to go with him and Jesus to the Padres game next weekend?" Stef waited for a response as Evan remained engrossed in his page.

Stef moved close to him and whistled in his ear.

He jumped as she caught his attention.

"Woah! When d'you get here?!" he said, jumping slightly.

"She's been talking to me for the last few minutes...I'll take a wild guess and assume you're at the sex scene..." Kasey smiled poking him with her foot.

Evan just chuckled in response as Stef sat down on the arm next to him and picked the book up before swatting him lightly with it.

He looked up at her expectantly.

"Padres. Mike and Jesus. Yes or No?" Stef repeated.

"Is that even a real question?" he smiled as she patted his shoulder and stood back up throwing the book into his hands.

"I'll tell him it's a yes. OK, now you two need to look smart. Brandon's new girlfriend is coming by."

Kasey finally put her book down. "A new girlfriend? Really? What a dark horse! I had no idea." she danced her feet slightly against Evan's leg.

"Well that's because it's only just happened. Sometimes my children keep me in the loop from the beginning instead of sneaking around for a couple months so I don't find out they're running a mass school aversion operation." Stef jibed recalling the circumstances from which Evan emerged. He smiled guiltily.

"Well, try not to throw this one out like the night you met Evan..." Kasey responded snarkily.

"Nah, the first time I met Mrs F was in that cafe when you were ditch..." Kasey silenced him with a look.

Stef rolled her eyes at them both recalling the memory.

"Well as long as they don't come home drunk from a beach brawl then that shouldn't happen again." she said slapping her palms down on her thighs.

The doorbell rang. "Ooh! Here we go! Brandon!" she shouted up the stairs at almost the same time he came running down.

Kasey swung round and positioned herself so she could see as Evan slowly followed.

"Calm down Mom." Brandon said sternly as Stef bounced lightly on her toes.

"Oh I'm sorry baby, am I embarrassing you already?" she said pulling him to her from his neck and smothering the side of his face with kisses. He batted her away as Kasey and Evan smirked.

He opened the door.

"Hey!" He smiled as a beautiful brunette stood smartly across the threshold.

Kasey's face dropped.

"Michelle this is my other Mom, Stef. Lena's not here but obviously you know her from school."

"Pleased to meet you Mrs Foster." she said nodding her head.

"Stef - please. And it's nice to meet you, Michelle." she smiled back.

"And you know my twin, Kasey."

The two girls looked dead into each other's eyes.

"Hi Kasey." Michelle said with an an icy undertone, only detected by its target.

She tried to respond but was lost for words. Brandon was seeing her? No!

Anyone but her.

Chapter 1 will be coming tomorrow!