Life With Derek 1. Darkest Day

**Hey guys. I finally finished my story on my website, so I thought I would come back to fanfiction. This is a new multi-chapter story so I hope you guys like it. **

**Disclaimer: I do not own Life with Derek.**

All seemed quiet in the McDonald-Venturi home**. **Maybe because it was two in the morning and everyone was asleep. Well, almost everyone… Infamous Casey McDonald walked in silently as to not wake anyone up. She had a slight limp as the heel of her shoe was broken. Her clothes were tattered at the seams, and her makeup was ruined by the many tear stains down her face. Casey McDonald was a victim tonight. A victim of something so horrible and vile, that she thought it would never happen to her. She limped up the stairs and turned quietly into her room. She quickly gathered her night clothing and ran silently to the bathroom. She stripped out of everything and got into the shower. Fear and regret clouding her thoughts as she wiped the grime off of her body. Tears steady moving down her face. Casey thought she had everything in control. She couldn't have been more wrong after what had happen to her… Soon the water was cold to the touch. She grabbed a towel and dried herself off. She slowly put on her fuzzy pjs and walked over to the sink. She grabbed a razor and slid it slowly over her skin, crimson pouring out of the wound. Casey knew this was her release to all the pain she went through tonight. This was her control, and she absolutely loved it. When she was done, she dabbed at the blood to stop the flow, and quietly washed off the blood on the razor and put the razor back. She limped back to her room and slipped under the covers, hoping the comfort of her sheets would sooth her of all her problems. She was pulled into a troubled sleep…

*_Next morning*_

Casey woke up with a splitting headache. After what happened last night, all she wanted to do was crawl under a rock, never to be seen again. However, she knew if she stayed in bed, everyone would be suspicious and she couldn't have that. _No one could know_. She thought and slowly slid out of bed. Thank gosh she didn't have school today. She got her clothes for the day and walked to the bathroom. She was almost there when a flash of auburn hair flew by her and stood at the bathroom door. It was 10:30 in the morning and she knew that everyone was else was up and dressed, but her very own step-brother Derek Venturi. Usually she would get mad and flustered that he stole things from her, however, she was in no mood today and decided to just let him have the bathroom.

"Hey Spacey. As the man of the house, I shall get the bathroom first." He smirked, expecting a comeback. She just looked at him blankly.

"Go on Derek. I don't mind waiting." She told him and Derek looked confused_. She never let me win before. _He thought and watched her as she sat on the floor by the door.

"Are you alright?" Derek asked, raising his eyebrow in confusion.

"I don't want to talk about it." She muttered, as last night's events flashed back to her. He could never know. No one could.

"Um ok." He agreed. He knew she needed space, and even though he usually never gives her any, he could tell she really didn't want to talk and just left it alone. For now anyway. He walked in the bathroom and closed the door.

As he got ready for the day, he couldn't help, but wonder what was wrong with Casey. Over the years, he actually didn't mind Casey being in his house. He even grew feelings for her. Something he thought he would never do. She was just so special to him, and when she started dating Shawn, he started acting meaner toward her, as he felt jealousy rage in him. Shawn Richards was the newbie in school. He started playing for the soccer team and made captain the first few days he came to the school. Derek really hated the guy, as not only was he popular because of his status as captain, but he's also dating Casey. Casey seemed really happy with him, so he never tried to take that away from her. Even if they didn't go out, Casey would never fall for a guy like him. All she saw an egotistical, skirt-chasing cad. She would never have feelings for him, and he started to accept that. For once, what Derek wanted, he would not be getting. He finally finished up and left the bathroom to see Casey on the floor asleep, or trying to sleep. She had major bags under her eyes, and a troubled look on her face. Behind her long hair, he could see a faint red mark on her neck. He carefully pulled her hair back to see an ugly, bruising love bite. Derek gasped at how big it was and looked at Casey with concern. He quickly ran to his room and put his night clothes in his hamper. He also started to clean off his bed and quickly changed his sheets. He went back in the hallway and Casey was still on the floor with her troubled look. He carefully picked her up, bridal style and she instantly wrapped her arms around him, snuggling up in his firm chest. Derek immediately blushed and carried her to his room, placing her on his bed. He weaved out of her arms and took her day clothing out of her hands. He quickly moved to her room and placed the clothing on her bed. He moved back to his room and saw that she was reaching out her arms, as if she was looking for something. He went over to her and she touched his arm and instantly tried to wrap it around her. Derek moved in closer and gathered her in his arms. He sighed at how great she felt against him. He looked down at her and saw a smile on her face. He knew when she woke up, she would have to explain what was going on with her. Now all he had to do was wait…

**A/N: I hope you guys liked that. Pretty intense I know, but I wanted to write something a little bit different for this category. Let me know if you want me to continue the story in a review. I need reviews to write the next chapter. Thanks for reading. Please review. Tomboy22.**


	2. My Savior

**Hey guys. I see a lot of people reading, however I would like more reviews. It would make me smile. :D Here is chapter 2.**

**Disclaimer: I do not own Life with Derek.**

**Casey's P.o.v**

I woke up with a smile on my face, then I remembered what happened last night and frowned again. I never knew that something like that could ever happen to me. I guess I was wrong. I started to stretch and I looked around, startled to see that I wasn't in my bed. I was in Derek's. _Oh god, please don't tell me something happened between us?! _I franticly thought and looked down to realize that I was still wearing my pjs. I sighed in relief, glad that nothing happened. I wouldn't have been able to live with myself if something happened with Derek and I. I knew I needed to leave, still not quite sure how I even got in here, but I need to leave. I tried to stand up, but a strong arm pulled me back down. I looked up to see Derek asleep, but his arm around my waist and his face snuggled in my shoulder, as if I would leave the earth at any moment. I sighed in content as he held me tighter. I've had strange feelings for Derek, ever since he saved me from Truman. He was always there when I needed him and we have established some kind of friendship. Ever since then, I could feel myself falling deeper in love with him. I started dating Shawn to get my mind off of Derek, but after last night, I couldn't be bothered with him. Derek soon stirred and opened his warm chocolate eyes. They looked around and finally stopped on me and the position we were in. He immediately blushed, which I thought was cute, but to be funny I thought I should just tease him a little.

"Well if you really wanted to sleep with me Derek, all you had to do was ask, instead of kidnapping me." I teased. He turned a brighter shade of red.

"C-Casey, I d-d-didn't m-mean to h-hold y-y-you like that. Y-Y-You just looked-d so tired and I-I thought you would f-f-feel better with an f-friend." Derek stuttered. I felt bad now.

"Derek, I'm just kidding with you. I was tired, thank you." I told him hugging him in the process. He hugged back instantly and I could feel myself melt in his arms as cheesy as that sounded. Soon we let go and Derek looked a little apprehensive.

"Um Casey. Can I ask you something?" He asked and I nodded.

"Well you fell asleep in the hallway so I carried you into my room, and when I did I noticed a huge red mark on your neck. Did Shawn do something to you?" He asked. I was shocked and felt my neck to also discover the large mark. I felt the bumps ceased on my neck and I could feel tears coming to in my eyes. Derek just took my silence as an answer and hugged me once again. I started sobbing the minute I was back in his comforting arms. Shawn had been jealous of Derek for a while now as I spoke too much of him on our dates. Whenever Derek played a prank on me, or was really sweet to me or anyone else, it always came of my lips during our dates. Shawn soon got tired of me doing so, and well the rest I'll talk about later. Derek pulled back for a second so I could hear what he was going to say.

"It's ok if you don't want to tell me now. I could see what he did to you hurt you extremely, and I am willing to give you time and space. I promise. Tell me soon though yeah?" He asked and I nodded.

I wish I could tell him now, but I felt so vulnerable and scared that he would judge me, I just couldn't tell him right now. I had too many insecurities. I hugged Derek tight and we just laid in bed, holding each other like nothing else mattered. Time passed quickly and soon it was three in the afternoon. I realized that none of the family came up stairs and I got a little worried that something happened to them. I voiced my thoughts to Derek and he agreed and offered to go downstairs to check out what was going on. He left for a few minutes, and came back with a mug and a note.

"Nora left a note and I thought you could use some tea to help you de-stress." Derek handed me both and I smiled in gratitude. He was so sweet! I carefully sipped my tea, and read the note.

_Casey and Derek,_

_George's grandfather had a fall and we had to leave right away. _

_We didn't want to wake you guys and we trust since you have been behaving much better, that you could take care of the house._

_We all should be back in a few days. We also put emergency money in the cookie jar if you need it._

_Love you,_

_Mom/Nora_

"So I guess it's just us two for the next few days." I told him and he smiled.

"Yup. So do you want to get changed or stay in your pjs all day? I mean I don't mind, but I know how you hate to stay in your pjs all day unless you're sick." He questioned.

"Yeah, how about I go and change and we can go out and do something? Like a movie?" I asked and he nodded.

"Sure." He said coolly. I nodded and got up and started to head for the door.

"Ok, see you in a few minutes." I told him and closed the door behind me. When I reached my room, I could hear Derek shout YES! Over and over again. I giggled and started to pick out an outfit, different from what I was going to wear earlier. I decided to revert back to my style of dress back when I was in Toronto. I wore a gray tank top that said PARADISE in white lettering, my old ripped skinny jeans, my black classic Chuck Taylor's, my music note charm bracelet, and my sliver locket that Derek got me for my seventeenth birthday along with my crop leather jacket. I decided to go with a smoky eye make-up and soon I was done. I ran down stairs to see Derek waiting. When he saw me, his eyes popped out of his head. I giggled.

"W-Wow you look a-amazing Casey." He told me. I could feel the heat rush up in my cheeks.

"Thanks Derek. This is how I used to dress when I was in Toronto, but I decided that this look wasn't going to get me anywhere so I decided to dress more preppy.

"Well you should stick with this look, I love it." He told me and I smiled.

"Thanks. So shall we go?" I said sticking out my arm. He grabbed my arm softly.

"We shall." He smiled softly and we took off out the door. Not knowing there would be a surprise waiting for us at the movie theatre…

**A/N: I think that's a good place to stop. It is a school night and I only have an hour and 9 minutes before I need to go to bed. The outfit that Casey wore will be on my profile. Thanks for reading. Please review. Tomboy22.**


	3. Epic Cheer up Epic Battle Part 1

**Hey guys! Even though I'm really busy this weekend, I wanted to get this chapter out as I can't tomorrow since I have church, and archery practice. So here is chapter 3.**

**Disclaimer: I do not own Life with Derek and only own Shawn. If I owned Life with Derek, Casey and Derek would have admit their feelings on the show before it ended. Oh also I do not own Rio 2.**

**Derek's P.o.v**

I can't believe how Casey was looking tonight. I mean she always looked gorgeous, but tonight, I couldn't think of a word that would do her justice. She also looked really happy, another thing I never knew I could do to her. Soon we reached the theatre and walked to the ticket booth. I saw some pretty good gory movies out, but this was a cheer up for Casey. Whatever she wanted to see, I wouldn't mind. I voiced my thoughts to her and she looked surprised in my choice.

"Really? Are you sure?" She asked and I nodded.

"Yup. This night is to help cheer you up. Pick whatever movie you want and I promise to stay with you through the whole movie." I told her and she smiled.

"Thank you." She beamed and looked up at the marquee to see what movies were out. She scanned and finally came up with answer.

"Can we see Rio 2? I know that's kind of kiddie for our age, but I was in the mood for an animated movie." She timidly asked as if I was going to deny her.

"No worries Case." I told her and asked the ticket booth person for two tickets to Rio 2. **(Sorry to interrupt, but just so you know they are both 17 in this story and I don't think that Rio 2 is a kiddie movie since I went to go see it and I'm near their age in the story.)**

We got the tickets and went to the concession stand to get food. I bought us a medium popcorn to share along with water for Casey and a coke for myself. We reached our theatre right when the movie started. I reached for the popcorn I guess the same time as Casey because our fingers touched. Thank goodness it was dark in here so she couldn't see me blush. I went to pull away, but she just grabbed my hand and leaned against my shoulder. I mostly smiled and blushed the whole movie. I was Derek Venturi and I never blush or stumble over my words with girls. I was always cool and smooth with what I say. That was before I met Casey McDonald. After an hour and forty-five minutes the movie was over and it was time to go. The house lights turned on and we stood up and walked out of the movie theatre. We started walking toward the lobby when Casey said something.

"That was a really great movie and I had a really great time tonight Derek." She admitted and I smiled.

"I did too. Did this cheer you up?" I asked her and she nodded.

"Yeah. It did." She bit her lip and I smiled.

"Good." I told her and she wanted to say something, but her eyes widened and she looked behind me. Fear within her eyes.

"What is it?" I asked, worried.

"Shawn is here." Casey gulped. I turned around and saw him smirking at Casey. I started to boil in anger. No way was I letting him hurt her again.

"Come on." I seethed knowing he wasn't going to let us go off quietly and I marched toward him with Casey calling my name behind me. I wasn't going to let him take **my** Casey away from me.

**TBC.**

**A/N: Sorry guys. I'm going to make this chapter a two parter because 1, I don't feel well and have been so stressed out, I was having panic attacks and need to take a breather. 2, even though I was having said attacks, I still have to do chores. Thanks mom (roll of eyes) anyway I'm going to try and get this up soon, but I have school all week along with a huge test on Thursday and a field trip on Wednesday and my friend asked me to Prom which is next Saturday, so I'm going to be busy for a while. Please review though it would make me happy! Thanks for reading. Please review. Tomboy22. **


	4. Epic Cheer up Epic Battle Part 2

**Hey guys. I know I said I would update next week, but my mom and my three aunts are going off to see the town and I'm not going, and because of that I can't go to archery today so I decided that I would just update today. Thank you guys for the reviews I really enjoy reading them. Here is the real chapter 4. Also vulgar language in this chapter, so be fair warned of it.**

**Disclaimer: I do not own Life with Derek. I only own Shawn, but I really don't want too. **

**Casey's P.o.v**

I called Derek's name as he stormed over to Shawn. Even though Derek wasn't sure what had happened, I knew that this encounter would not be good. I raced behind them as he finally reached Shawn.

"Richards!" Derek called and Shawn looked up, smirking at Derek.

"Venturi. What's up man?" Shawn smirked. What did I ever see in him?

"What do you make of Casey coming home with a huge love bite and bruises all over her?" Derek angrily questioned. Shawn's eyes flashed in rage to me, but when I blinked the look had pasted.

"So maybe I did do it. If she wasn't such a whore I would have been done with her already. It wouldn't have been much of a fight if she wasn't moving so damn much." Shawn explained and before I knew it Derek had Shawn pinned up against the wall. I gasped and demanded Derek to let him go.

"Derek stop!" I cried, tears in my bright blue eyes. Derek looked back at me in disbelief.

"He hurt you and you want me to let him go?!" Derek roared and I admit, I was a little frightened, but I didn't want Derek to get in trouble.

"Derek please. I j-just don't want you to get in trouble. Your better than him, just please let him go." I begged. He saw the look in my eyes and softened a little then looked back at Shawn with a look of disgust.

"I will let you go this time, but if I see you near Casey again, I **will** find you and hunt you down. GOT IT!" Derek yelled and Shawn looked a little afraid. He nodded.

"Good. Now leave!" Derek seethed and Shawn ran out of the theatre. I looked at Derek in shock and he softened at the look I was giving him.

"Let's go home Casey." Derek said tiredly said and he wrapped an arm, steering me to the car.

It was silent drive home. The silent wasn't awkward, but it wasn't that comfortable either. The air was tense as we finally got home. We just stood in the living room, not knowing what to say or do with each other. After a while Derek finally said something.

"Casey. I'm so sorry if I scared you tonight. This was supposed to be a fun night, not a night to stress you out." Derek shyly apologized. I looked up in shock. I wasn't expecting an apology and it wasn't his fault the night was ruined. It was Shawn's.

"Derek. You don't need to apologize. Yes, you did frighten me quite a bit, but you did it to protect me. I thank you for doing that." I smiled weakly. He just pulled me into a firm hug. I enjoyed every minute of it as I inhaled his scent. He smelled of brown sugar and cinnamon, both of which I love very much. I'm just glad that he is always there for me. After a while it kind of got awkward so we let go.

"Casey? I know I said I wouldn't pry, but after tonight I don't think I could live without knowing what happened. Please tell me?" Derek pleaded and I couldn't deny him.

"Ok Derek. On Friday…. Shawn took me to go see a movie. We had a great time and nothing was wrong with him. It was still early so we decided to go to his house. We went into his room and started kissing a little and it ended up getting a little heated. 'I sighed for a moment and Derek just stroked my back in a soothing pattern. I went back to the story.' "So I pulled away and told him we had to stop, since we were getting a little carried away. He just blew up and started yelling at me that he a tired of waiting for me and if I was d-dating you behind is back. I told him I wasn't and why would he assume that. He never answered the question, but he said that he was getting what he wanted tonight. He grabbed my ankles and pulled me toward the bed. I tried to get away, but he pulled me anyway, breaking one of my heels in the process. He broke the zipper on my skirt and tore to shreds to get it off. He did the same with my shirt. He quickly stripped of his clothes and got d-d-own to b-busines-s-s." I finished off sobbing and Derek just held me tighter kissing my forehead and telling me it would be ok in the process. I just cried and cried until I finally stopped and was pulled into an uneasy sleep….

I woke up a little while later in Derek arms. He was stroking my hair and just muttering to himself. I must have stirred and he stopped his ministrations.

"Please don't stop. That felt great." I croaked and his hand continued. I sighed and just snuggled up deeper into his chiseled chest. I could feel his heart beat faster and faster as we laid here in silence. It was soothing, but I had to understand why it was beating so fast.

"Derek? Are you alright? Your heart is going a mile a minute." I asked him, concerned as I sat up and his face turned crimson.

"Um yeah I'm fine." He coughed and I just looked at him. Intrigued at the look he was giving me. It was a tie between tenderness and love…

"Are you sure?" I asked and lightly touched his face. He softly grabbed my hand and kissed it. His eyes never leaving mine as he did. Soon he spoke.

"Casey? May I do something?" He whispered softly and I nodded. I thought we were the only two people on the earth when he started leaning in. It felt like time stopped as our lips finally met and we were finally doing what I have wanted to do for a long time now. We kissed…

**TBC.**

**A/N: Well now you know what happened to Casey. Ha-ha I wanted to give you guys another cliffhanger and this chapter is over 1,000+ words so this should last you till next week. I will update I promise. See you guys next week. Thanks for reading. Please review. Tomboy22.**

***Oh and Happy Mother's Day! :D**


	5. Our Moment

**Hey guys. I'm sorry I haven't updated in a while. I've been really ill. I feel like I use that excuse a lot, but let's blame my immune system for not doing its job. This is going to be a short one, because I still have homework to do and I feel really bad right now. Here is chapter 5.**

**Disclaimer: I do not own Life with Derek. I only own Shawn.**

**Derek's P.o.v**

After a while we pulled apart and both of our eyes opened. I had a huge smile on face, until I realized what I did and let it falter. I kissed Casey after she went through a trauma! I can't believe I did that! I backed away from her, frightened of her reaction.

"C-C-Casey? I am so so so sorry I kissed you. I-I know that you went through a vile thing and for me to kiss you out of the blue like that was completely wrong and if your disgusted by me I understand. I'm just sorry." I rambled and ran upstairs to my room as fast as my feet would let me. I slammed the door and just sat on my bed. My head in my hands, incredibly disappointed in myself for what I just did.

…

Soon I heard my door quietly open and felt dainty fingers pull my hands off my face. The same fingers went under my chin to pull my face up and I looked into those concerned crystal blue eyes I fell in love with so many years ago. Casey then leaned down and together our lips softly met again. For those few seconds I felt like the happiest man on the planet. Then to my disappointment she pulled back and began to speak.

"Derek I know you are upset because of what happened, but I wanted you to kiss me like that for ages now." She uttered and I was shocked.

"You, you mean that?" I asked astounded.

"Yes. I only dated Shawn, because I wanted to get my mind off of you. I thought you would never feel the way I strongly do for you." She admitted.

"How do you feel for me Casey?" I whispered and our foreheads connected.

"I love you Derek." She concluded and I couldn't have been happier.

"I love you too Casey." I told her and she beamed, but then faltered her expression.

"What's wrong?" I asked concerned on why her expression changed so quickly.

"I want to be with you Derek, I do. It's just maybe we should wait a while. I feel completely safe around you, I just don't think I'm ready to pursue a relationship quite yet." She carefully told me. I was a little bummed we couldn't be in a relationship yet, but I also understood where Casey was coming from. I didn't want her to be uncomfortable around me.

"Your right Casey. I don't want you to be uncomfortable around me. I'm willing to wait forever for you Casey. No matter how cheesy that sounded." I said and she chuckled. I'm just glad I could get her to laugh.

"Thank you Derek." Casey smiled and I just kissed her temple.

"You're welcome Casey." I responded and we just laid there silently until we both fell into a peaceful sleep…

**A/N: I told you guys it was going to be short. This was mostly just a filler chapter. The next one will be good I promise. Anyway I'll update soon I promise. Hopefully I feel better soon where I can give you guys a super long chapter. Happy Memorial Day as well! :D Thanks for reading. Please review. Tomboy22.**


	6. Fire and Jealousy Collide

**Hey guys, I'm feeling a lot better so I decided to give you guys an update. Now I'm not sure how long it's going to be, because later on I have to leave to buy my friend a present for her Graduation party. (She just graduated from our high school) and then I have archery and then I have to cram for my exams because I have my last two finals tomorrow and I need to study. So please don't be mad if the chapter isn't that long. Here is chapter 6.**

**Disclaimer: I only own Shawn Richards as well as Mr. Allen and nothing else from Life with Derek. Also I do not own The Fault in Our Stars either.**

**Casey's P.o.v**

I woke up to a loud buzzing sound and strong arms trying to shut it off. I opened my eyes and met them with chocolate brown ones that I knew belonged to Derek. The memories from last night flooded my mind and they seemed to click in Derek's mind as well as he quickly sat up and took his arms away from me. I felt cold.

"Hey Casey." Derek talked and I smiled at his nervous reaction.

"Derek. I know I said I wasn't ready for a relationship, but I'm fine if we cuddle in our sleep. We are still friends aren't we?" I asked an eyebrow raised and he nodded.

"Of course. I just didn't want to make you feel un-"

"Uncomfortable" I interrupted and he smiled.

"Yeah uncomfortable." He softly said and I smiled back at him. I wish we could hold that gaze all day, but unfortunately we couldn't because I realized that when Derek's alarm rung, that meant it was Monday and we had school today. I broke off the gaze.

"Well I wish we could stay in bed all day, but we have school today." I told him and he immediately groaned and fell back on the bed. I laughed at the behavior.

"Do we have to go?" Derek whined and I laughed again. I actually didn't want to go myself since Shawn will be there, but I doubt and hope nothing will happen today.

"Yes so get dressed so we can leave on time." I told him and I stood up from his bed and walked to door to go get dressed myself.

I left his room and decided to wear a sweatshirt or jacket because I still had bruises from Shawn. At the same time I decided to wear what I used to in Toronto. Derek was right, I feel more comfortable in these clothes than the ones I wear now. I decided to wear a black shirt quoting my favorite book _The Fault in Our Stars _"Some Infinites are bigger than other infinities" Some black studded short shorts, my black sandals, my black leather jacket and my black and gold rose pendant. I styled my hair down and my makeup like I did when I went to the movies last night. I ran down stairs and saw Derek sitting at the table wearing his usual style eating a bowl of cereal. There was a stack of blueberry pancakes sitting next to him with the maple syrup as well.

"Derek. Are those for me?" I asked softly.

"Yes they are. I know it's going to be a hard day so I decided to make you your favorite pancakes. I would have made me some, but we ran out of chocolate chips so I just made some cereal." He replied turning around and looked shocked at what I was wearing. I laughed at the action and kissed him on the cheek. Friends can kiss each other on the cheeks right?

"Thank you for the pancakes." I said and I dug into the pancakes like nothing else mattered. They were really good. Derek blushed and quietly went back to eating breakfast.

We finished eating breakfast and then grabbed our bags on the way out the door. I noticed Derek had his hockey bag and as we were driving I asked him if he had practice.

"Yeah. I'm sorry Casey, but I can call coach and say I have an emergency?" He asked and I shook my head.

"No that's ok. Really I will be fine, maybe I can come with you?" I asked and he looked surprised.

"I thought you hated hockey?" He questioned.

"That was another act. I actually love hockey." I confessed and he looked at me in awe.

"Well after practice can I get to know Toronto Casey a little more?" He asked me.

"I'd like that." I bit my lip and blushed. The rest of the ride was filled with glances and blushes.

Soon we made it to school and when we walked in, I saw Shawn waiting outside our classroom. _That's right! Shawn and I have the first three periods together. Without Derek... _I thought to myself in a panic and it seemed Derek realized the same thing as he hugged my waist from behind and whispered in my ear:

"If that bastard puts his hands on you, text me and I will get out of class and come find you ok." He whispered and I nodded. He released my waist and started walking to his class with a warning in his eyes reading to be safe. I gave him the same warning that I will be fine. At least I hope so. I walked toward Shawn and he smirked as rage and surprise filled his eyes. He grabbed my wrist tightly pulling it toward him and whispered

"Looking like a slut today are we?" He hissed and I pulled my wrist away from him.

"I used to wear this in Toronto so leave me alone. I want nothing to do with you Shawn." I hissed back and walked quickly to my seat.

I got a lot of stares, mostly because of my outfit and got a few call me's and catcalls. _Pigs. _I thought to myself and sat at the back of the class. I looked at my wrist to see it turning a dark purple. Great now Derek is going to have a conniption. Soon Mr. Allen came in and started the lesson on the military of Canada. I was sitting here bored out of mind for the first time ever in school when I noticed Shawn smirking at someone at the door. I followed his gaze and saw a kid I had never seen before give Shawn a thumbs up and walked away. I was confused and suspicious of what was going on. Mr. Allen interrupted my thoughts however with asking us a question.

"What was the Quebec Act?" He asked, but before he could get an answer a loud bell starting ringing otherwise known as the fire alarm.

"OK EVERYONE OUT NOW!" Mr. Allen shouted and everyone got up and pretended to care. We have these fire drills every month, but when the first kid looked outside she screamed.

"He's serious there's a real fire!" She screamed and everyone quickly gathered their things and ran out the door. I grabbed my bag and was about to leave when Shawn grabbed my arm and pulled me back toward the classroom closet.

"You're not going anywhere McDonald." He sneered and pushed me back into the open door, sliding the lock in place. I widened my eyes in panic and started banging on the door.

"SHAWN LET ME OUT! WHY ARE YOU DOING THIS?!" I screamed in horror.

"If I can't have you, no one can. That's why I had my friend start the fire. It was all part of my plan to get back at you. Goodbye Casey." He smirked and ran out of the door. I was shocked that he would stoop this low to get back at me. I started banging on the door, hoping someone was in the school to come help me, but no one was there. I then realized that I had a cell phone and called Derek. He would help me.

**Derek's P.o.v**

After the building was evacuated, I tried to find Casey, but I couldn't find her anywhere. I started to get worried and I was so deep in thought I almost didn't hear my phone my phone ring. I looked at the caller I.D and saw it was Casey. I immediately answered.

**Casey/**_Derek_

"_Casey? Where are you?" _

"**Derek. Shawn is the one who started the fire. He wanted to get rid of me. He locked me in the classroom closet and I can't get out. Please help me." She begged **and I was mortified.She was still stuck in the building.

"_Casey! Sit tight ok, I'm going to get you out." I told her._

"**Hurry." **She coughed and hung up the phone. I looked around for the firefighters and one of them standing around. I ran to him as fast as I could and he looked up alarmed by my arrival.

"What's up kid?" He asked.

"Please you have to go in the building. My step-sister is still in there!" I told him and his eyes widened.

"Do you know where she is?" He asked again in a more serious manner and I nodded my head.

"Yes. She called me and told me she was in Mr. Allen's room in the classroom closet. Room 1506." I uttered the information and he immediately picked up his walkie-talkie and relayed the info.

"John! Search room 1506 we have word that a girl is stuck in the closet." He barked and the machine relayed back.

"Copy that." John said and we waited a few minutes before the front doors of the school finally slammed open and we saw five firefighters with someone in their arms running over to a gurney. I saw it was Casey and we both ran over to scene. She was unconscious.

"Is she ok?" I asked and they all looked grim.

"We don't know kid. We have to take her to the hospital." One of them said and soon an ambulance arrived and they started to load her up.

"Can I go get my car and meet you guys to the hospital?" I asked the driver and he nodded.

"What is your relation to her sir? " The driver asked.

"I'm her step-brother. Derek." I told him and he nodded.

"Ok well we are taking her to Road-Runner hospital. See you there Derek." He said. He and his partner got into the ambulance and started driving to the hospital.

I ran toward my car and started the engine, then rushed toward Road-Runner. Soon enough I got there and saw the ambulance starting to load her off. We all ran inside and they took her in the back. I had to stay in the front when the driver said I had to relay her information to the front desk. I ran to the front desk.

"Sir I need to know the patient's full name, age, date of birth and her relation to you." She asked and I nodded.

"That was Cassandra Ashley McDonald, she is 17 and was born on September 26, 1996 and she is my step-sister." I told her and she nodded typing the info into the computer.

"Ok and what is your name so we can call you when we have information?" She questioned.

"Derek Venturi." I told her and she nodded.

"Ok. I will let you know when I have information sweetheart." She pitied and I nodded.

"Thank you." I sighed and walked to a seat. Now all I have to do is wait…

**A/N: Alright guys this was almost two thousand words so that should be good for a while. I have to get dressed now to go get my friends present. Monday is also my last day of school so I will have more free time to update. I will update next week. Thanks for reading. Please review. Tomboy22.**


	7. Nora Knows

**Hey guys. I'm sorry for the long wait, but on the bright side I'm out for the summer! So more updates from me. Just when I make these chapters, I do not plan them. I make them up as I go along which means that it takes longer for me to update the story, because I don't plan the chapters. However let me stop talking and you guys can get to reading. Here is chapter 7. Also I will be including another chapter after this one, but they both will be pretty short.**

**Disclaimer: I do not own anything from Life with Derek or anything you might recognize from the show. I just own icky Shawn.**

**Nora's P.o.v (Didn't expect this huh?) **

George's grandfather was getting better. He broke his leg walking down the stairs, but he will make a good recovery. I was in the kitchen making lunch for everyone when my cell phone rung. I wasn't close enough to get it though so I asked Lizzie to grab it for me.

"Hello?" She answered and there was a pause as the person was speaking on the other line. There was puzzlement upon Lizzie's face and she brought the phone to me.

"There's some lady on the phone for you." Lizzie questioned and I nodded in thanks.

"Hello?" I answered.

"Hello is this Nora Venturi?" A woman asked.

"Yes speaking. May I ask who is calling?" I questioned.

"My name is Lucy McGill and I am a doctor at Road-Runner Hospital. I am calling to tell you that your daughter Cassandra McDonald is being held here." She said and I almost dropped the phone in shock.

"WHAT? What happened?!" I asked in pure shock and she sighed.

"There was a fire at her school and she was found, locked in one of the classroom closets. Please make it down to the hospital to receive more information." Dr. McGill explained and hung up. My hand flew up to my mouth and I dropped the phone. Lizzie, Edwin and Marti all looked at me with concerned expressions.

"Mom? What happened?" Lizzie asked carefully and I just shook my head and went for my purse.

"Lizzie, Edwin, Marti there was an um… accident with Casey. I have to run to the hospital and I know you guys want to come, but I really need to just think on the way there and George has to stay here with his grandfather. I will call you when I get there." I told them in a hurry and left the house. Determined to get to my Casey in time.

**Lizzie's P.o.v**

I watched my mom go out the door in shock. Casey's hurt? I can't believe it. Edwin looked at me with sadness and just gave me a hug. I hugged back and started crying. Edwin and I have been getting a lot closer and I started to develop a crush on him. He's been with me since Casey and I moved into their house two years ago. I just wished he liked me back. Soon I stopped crying and just laid on the couch with Edwin. My head on his chest listening to his steady heartbeat. I just hoped Casey was ok…

**A/N: Ok so the next chapter is coming up in a little while. I know its short, but I'll update soon. Thanks for reading. Please review. Tomboy22. **


	8. Casey's Horrific Hospital Stay

**Hey guys. Here is chapter 8.**

**Disclaimer: I do not own Life with Derek or anything you might recognize from the show. I only own icky Shawn.**

**PS: I looked up fire injuries and I didn't get a lot of answers to work with and I really wanted a back burn injury, however, that would copy another LWD story called All I Ever Wanted by SpikedCoffee so I cannot do that. Please work with me. Thanks.**

**Derek's P.o.v**

It seemed like a forever wait to hear the news on Casey and after almost a half hour I started to go up to the desk when I finally saw a doctor come out of the ER asking:

"Derek Venturi for Casandra McDonald?" I rose my hand and went up to her.

"That's me. How is Casey?" I asked and she looked grim.

"Well Cassandra inhaled a lot of smoke, she also has a broken leg and severe burns on the other leg. We asked the firefighters that got her out of the closet what happened and they reported that a loose shelf fell upon her back which damaged her spine a little. She will have to be wheel chaired bounded until her leg heals because she would have to be in a back brace to realign her spine." She explained and I felt heartbroken.

"How long will she have to be in the wheelchair and the back brace?" I asked and she sighed.

"Well her leg would have to stay in the cast for about six weeks and then she would be out of the wheelchair. However because her spine is slightly skewed she would have to be in the back brace every night for 2 months. Then she could back to the hospital and start physical therapy." She explained once more. _Poor Casey _I thought. I could feel tears well up in my eyes and I wiped them away quickly.

"O-Ok. May I see her?" I stuttered to the doctor and she nodded.

"Yes. She is asleep. Please try not to wake her as she will be in a lot of pain. She's in room 216." She said and I nodded.

"Thank you." I told her and rushed off to her room.

I looked inside and saw her laying down in bed, sleeping of course. There was a giant blue cast on her left leg and her right was wrapped in white gauze. Her hair was a little singed, but still intact. I am seriously going to kill Shawn the next time I see him. I started to stroke her hand in reassurance. I just don't want her to be in pain. Soon I heard a groan and I looked at Casey to see her head move from side to side. Soon her eyes opened and landed on me. Immediately her breath sucked in and tears appeared in her eyes. I could see the silent help me in them and I held her hand tightly and pressed the call button for the nurse. I could feel the tears pouring out of my own eyes and I was heartbroken that I couldn't do anything for her. The nurse came in and told me that I needed to leave and began pushing me out. I put up the quite the fight, but I was still no match for her. I watched the door closed and saw more nurses and the doctor come in to help Casey. She finally passed out from all the pain and I just went to the wall beside me and punched it. I know Casey wanted to wait, but I had to be with her.

I fell in love with Casey McDonald and I'm not going to _**ever**_ let her go.

**A/N: I know its short, but I didn't really know how else to end this. However you guys got two chapters out of me, and I'll update sometime this weekend. Thanks for reading. Please review. Tomboy22.**


	9. The Honest Truth and Runaways

**Hey guys. I thought to hurry up and get this update out because I have a friend coming over for the fourth of July and she's sleeping over as well so I won't be able to update this weekend. So here is chapter 9. Also have a great Fourth of July everyone. :D **

**Disclaimer: I don't own anything you might recognize from LWD. I really wish I did though. **

**Note: There will be slight cursing in this chapter. You have been warned. :P ALSO PLEASE READ THE A/N AT THE BOTTOM OF THE CHAPTER! IMPORTANT INFORMATION.**

**Nora's P.o.v**

I finally made it to the hospital after what seemed like days. I ran to the reception desk tired and out of breath. The receptionist looked startled by my appearance.

"Hi. Can I please know how my daughter Casey McDonald is doing or where she is?!" I asked rapidly and she nodded, typing on her computer.

"I can only tell you where she is as her status is critical. She is in room 216." She exclaimed and looked sympathetic.

I nodded in thanks and took off. In the elevator I was crushed to know that my daughter was in this condition. I had tears in my eyes as the elevator rose to the second floor. _Oh my. I forgot about Derek! I hope he is ok! _The elevator stopped and I ran as fast as I could to room 216. I turned the corner and saw Derek sitting in the chair across from Casey's room looking defeated and devastated. I walked up carefully to him.

"Derek?" I questioned and he looked up. His eyes rimmed red and tears looked about to pour out of his eyes at any moment.

"Nora? I am so so sorry that I didn't call you or Dad." He cried and I just went up to him. Hugging him as tightly as I could.

He sobbed in my shoulder and I stroked his hair and whispered that it would be ok in his ear. He finally stopped crying and we sat down together so we could talk.

"Derek? What happened? Are you hurt? The doctor on the phone said that there was a fire and that Casey was hurt." I rambled and Derek looked even more upset.

"I'm not hurt. _Someone_ purposely started the fire and locked Casey in one of the closets. I got of the building, but Casey called me and told me what happened. I told a nearby firefighter and they sent others inside to find Casey. Five of the firefighters came out holding Casey and they put her on the ambulance. She was unconscious the whole ride and I followed in the Prince. I finally got here and asked what had happened. When they found her, there was a broken shelve on her back and it slightly skewed her spine. She also has a broken leg and burns on the other. Doctor Matthews told me that Casey would be in a back brace for two months and because of that, she can't use crutches. So she has to be in a wheelchair for six weeks until her leg heals. Then once her back heals she could come back and start physical therapy." He explained and I was in distress. _My poor baby._

"Is that why she is in critical condition?" I asked. He shook his head.

"She woke up and then passed out from the pain. She's not allowed to have any visitors until they stable her." Derek sadly said.

"I can't believe someone would do this to her. Do you know who it was Derek?" I questioned and he looked nervous.

I noticed before when he explained what had happened that he was hesitant to say someone. As if he wanted to say the person's name, but couldn't.

"Y-Y-Yes I know who did it. Please don't get mad, I only found out two days ago when Casey told me and she made me promise not to tell anyone. Shawn did it and he also raped her a few nights ago." Derek revealed and I gasped in shock. I couldn't believe that Shawn would do this to her!

"Derek, I'm not mad at you. I am however disappointed that you didn't tell me sooner." I told him and he sighed.

"I figured. I really am sorry Nora. I know how serious this is and I know that no matter what I should have told you or dad about it." He spilled and I sighed.

"Derek, you came out in the end. That was all I could ever ask for." I told him in honest and he smiled for a moment.

"Thanks Nora." He told me and we just sat in silence until he spoke up.

"Nora? Where are the kids and dad?" He asked and I sighed again.

"As soon as I got the call I told them that Casey was in an accident and that George would look over them until I got back." I tiredly told him and he nodded in understanding.

We sat in silence until we were pulled into an uncomfortable sleep…

**Shawn's P.o.v (Didn't see this coming huh?)**

Carlos and I decided to skip town before the police busted us for that fire. I knew Venturi was going to spill to the cops that I was the one who started the fire and Carlos would be blamed as well. I don't want to get sent to jail so I'm running out of town. I hope Casey got what she was looking for. I knew the bitch had feelings for Venturi the minute she wouldn't shut up about him. I just beat her up and raped her. Where I'm from, girls would have behaved better the minute they were struck the first time and then that was it. Casey however wouldn't behave so I had to strike her a few times. Plus I was tired of waiting for her, so I just raped her and got it over with. Of course she had to be a big cry baby and tell Venturi which was why I staged the fire. _Now no one can have her _I thought as I drove the car farther south. Carlos and I were going to the states. No one will ever find us there… Haha…

**A/N: Alright guys, that is over 1,000 words so that's all for this weekend. Shawn is so horrible isn't he? Well I'm going to set up a poll of my four fav states since I can't decide which one they should go to. PLEASE VOTE! I promise it's fun. :D Thanks for reading. Please Review and Vote. Tomboy22.**


	10. Casey Awakens

**Hey guys. I'm so sorry I haven't updated in a while especially since I've been home for three weeks after the posted author's note. So I have some news. I WILL try and update as much as I can this week as it's my final week of summer. Yes it's true I start school again on the 25****th**** of August so updates after that will be even slower than usual. Also I will try to come out with more ideas for this story, but if I can't then I will be ending it very soon. So on that note please enjoy the real chapter 10.**

**One more thing. On the last chapter I set up a poll on my profile for what state Carlos and Shawn should run away to, and I only got two votes. SO PLEASE VOTE!**

**Disclaimer: You all know what I own and what I don't. I'm just a teenager.**

**Casey's P.o.v**

I saw a bright light as I woke up from my slumber. I felt groggy, but no pain could be found in my back as it was earlier. I looked to my left and I saw a heart monitor and bunch of other machines I had no clue what they were. I looked to my left and I saw my mom and Derek sleeping uncomfortable in chairs. I whispered their names as I couldn't speak any higher and they stirred and finally woke up. Derek took a look at me and nudged my mom to wake up further. They both gasped and ran to me.

"I'm going to go get the doctor." Mom told us and ran out.

"Casey! How you doing?" Derek asked.

"I'm doing ok. Derek what happened?" I questioned and he sighed.

"Shawn started a fire at school and locked you in the closet." He told me and I started to think back on what happened and it finally came back to me. I started to sob and Derek held my hand and hugged me tightly. I must have cried for a while before the doctor and my mom came back in. That's when I stopped.

"Hello Cassandra I'm doctor Matthews." She told me and shook my hand firmly. She had a grim look on her face and I probably looked scared myself.

"Hi doctor. What injuries do I have and how long will it take for me to recover?" I asked and she sighed sympathetically.

"Well Cassandra-"

"It's Casey." Derek interjected and the doctor nodded.

"Well Casey, you did endure a lot of injuries. The firemen who found you in the closet told us that a heavy broken shelf fell on your back and knocked you over and unconscious. It landed on your leg which is why it has a cast on it. You broke your leg and have severe burns on the other. You also inhaled a lot of smoke and the shelf that fell down on you skewed your spine a little. So you will need to be in a back brace for two months. You only have to wear it at night so no worries during school unless you have back problems. Since you have to wear the back brace, you're going to have to be in a wheelchair just as a precautionary. Your cast will be off in 6 weeks and then when the 2 months are up you can come back to the hospital and start physical therapy." She explained.

I was horrified at the damage Shawn caused me. Derek just hugged me tighter.

" do I leave?" I whispered.

"We are going to keep you here for two days just to make sure you are really ok to go home after you passed out from pain earlier." She told me and I nodded and just buried my head into Derek's chest. Signaling that I was done talking.

"Thank you doctor." My mom told her.

"You're welcome Ms. Venturi. Now Casey you need to apply these two creams to your burns every night until you see them heal." Dr. Matthews finished and I nodded, my head still on Derek's chest.

"Ok, well I'll get out of your hair. I'll will see you later Casey." She waved and finally left the room. Then mom turned to me.

"Do you want any company with you Casey or anything from home?" She asked carefully. I sat up and Derek moved his arms as he realized I didn't want to leave his hold.

"I don't need anything from home and don't you need to get back to the kids?" I asked and she sighed.

"Yeah your right I do. Ok well Derek can you stay with her tonight?" She asked and Derek sighed and stood up.

"Nora I know that I don't usually help out or I complain a lot, but I was never leaving. I want to make sure Casey is alright." Derek declared. I smiled weakly at him as he started at me.

"Thank you." I mouthed.

"Yes thank you Derek. You have been such a huge help today. Casey I promise I'll be back with the kids tomorrow to see how you're doing ok sweetheart?" My mom worried and I nodded.

"I'll be fine mom. I promise." I whispered and she nodded.

"Ok, goodnight you two." She finished and we waved as she left the room. I looked at Derek only to find him staring at me.

"Come sit with me." I coaxed and I moved over for him as he sat down. Derek pulled his arms forward and I laid down in his arms. We just sat quietly for a while until he wanted to speak.

"Casey? How are you really?" He muttered. I took one look at his eyes and I saw concern and worry. I immediately broke down.

"I just c-c-can't believe S-Shawn w-would do t-t-this to m-me!" I sobbed and Derek held me tightly as I cried into his shoulder.

"Casey. I know that life isn't going the way you want it to, but I promise that if he ever tries to come back I will protect you no matter what." He vowed and I looked up at him.

"How can you promise that?" I choked.

"Because I want to keep you safe Casey. I know I'm mean to you all the time and I always steal your stuff or make your life miserable. I'm really sorry that I do that to you. I was just hurt after the divorce and I felt challenged by you. Then fighting was all I knew how to do with you. I promise that I won't do it anymore." He pleaded. I looked into his eyes and smiled.

"Thank you Derek. I forgive you." I beamed. He smiled and kissed my forehead.

"Good. Now go get some sleep princess. I'll be here when you wake up." Derek promised and I fell asleep to his steady heartbeat and reassurance.

**A/N: Ok so I know it isn't as long as I wanted it to be, but I have some plans for the new few chapters. I will update sometime next week since I'm starting school soon. Thanks for reading. Please review. Tomboy22.**


	11. Brightened Horizon

**So I guess I deserve the worse updater ever award, because I told you guys I was going to update soon, and it ended up being a month. :/ Sorry about that, I lost internet and when I got it back, I was busy with other things. Such as having a social life as well as school, because I have now started and Junior year is hard. Anyway, here is chapter 11.**

**Disclaimer: Again, I'm just a teenager, anything you see that wasn't on the show is obviously mine.**

**Also Casey's outfit for this chapter is on my profile.**

**Casey's P.o.v**

I woke up to the sun shining on my face and in an empty bed. I sat up slowly as my back hurt and looked around to see that Derek was nowhere to be found and I started to panic. _Where could he be? _While I was panicking I failed to notice that Derek had come back into the room with two white doggie bags. He looked at me in alarm at my current state.

"Casey? What's wrong?" Derek asked in concern.

"Oh Derek I thought you were gone!" I cried and Derek wrapped his strong arms around me.

"I'm really sorry Case, I went to go get breakfast for us. I didn't want to wake you up though, because you looked so peaceful. I didn't mean to make you worry." He looked down. I took his hand and lifted his chin.

"Derek it's not your fault. It's just with everything that's happened lately, I'm a little paranoid." I confessed and he leaned down to kiss my forehead.

"It's ok Case. I'm going to protect to." He smiled and I smiled back.

"So, what's for breakfast?" I questioned.

"Well I got you toast and bacon with blueberry pancakes and I got myself some chocolate chip ones." He said handing me the food. The aroma hit my nose all at once and it smelled delicious!

"Thank you Derek." I told him and happily munched on my food.

We sat in silence watching TV and eating for an half an hour until we both finished and laid on the bed. I played with his fingers as we still sat in silence and before Derek could say anything, doctor Matthews came in along with a nurse.

"Hello Casey, we just wanted to see how you were doing and give you another exam, just to make sure we didn't miss anything before." She smiled and I nodded leaning forward and pulling up my shirt so they could check my back first.

Derek sat off to the side and doctor Matthews prodded my back with a metal object that I don't know the name of. It hurt a tiny bit and I hissed in pain. In the mirror in the corner, I could see the frown ease on her face. I got worried that something more was wrong with me.

"Um is there something wrong doc?" Derek asked. He looked at me in concern.

"No nothing is wrong. I'm sorry I hurt you, but that's the pain I expected you to feel. However you do have slight bruising so I'm going to prescribe you some cream that someone will have to put on it for a while." Dr. Matthews explained and I nodded.

"Thank you doctor." I told her and she said she was done and I could pull my shirt down. I did and laid back down.

"You're welcome Casey. Besides that you look fine, so that means you can go home today. I would just need Derek to sign the release papers and then you're free to go." She smiled and I was relieved.

"Thank you Dr. Matthews." I sighed.

"Ok Derek follow me and we can get those papers signed." She called. Derek kissed my forehead and walked out with her, quietly shutting the door.

I'm just glad I finally have someone like Derek in my life. I know that a couple of weeks ago, I wouldn't have said that, but now I'm grateful. Who knew that would of happen? I just rested my eyes and waited for them to come back…

**Derek's P.o.v**

I walked out with Dr. Matthews to sign the papers and we came up to the front desk.

"Ok so all you have to do is sign these papers and Casey is free to go." She explained and I nodded.

"Ok doc." I told her and signed them quickly, eager to get out of this hospital. I handed them to her and she smiled.

"Alright that's it. Just remember to put on her creams every night before bed so she won't get an infection." She told me and I nodded.

"Ok doctor." I told her and we walked back to Casey's room to find her fast asleep. I chuckled at the scene and so did Dr. Matthews.

"Can we stay a little longer? I just want her to rest, plus I think she would want some clothes to wear when she leaves." I asked and Dr. Matthews nodded.

"That's completely ok. She will be safe her, so don't worry ok." She reassured me and I nodded hesitant to leave Casey, but I knew she needed clothes.

"Thanks doc." I told her and walked out to the prince.

Soon I arrived home and ran up to Casey's room to get some clothes that she would be comfy in. I know she might hate shorts to wear, but I know her jeans wouldn't fit over her cast so I just picked out some shorts her converse sneakers and an oversized sweater I never knew she had. _Must be part of her Toronto collection. _I thought and stuffed them in the bag along with some undergarments. I noticed some of Marti's toys on the stairs. We didn't need another accident, so I picked them all up and stored them in her room. I know I don't clean, but Casey needs to be in a safe environment. I got back into the prince and drove off to the hospital. When I got there, I got the bag from the trunk and walked inside toward Casey's room to find her still asleep. I know she needed her rest, but I knew she wanted to go home too.

"Case, Casey wake up." I whispered close to her ear. She moved over and stirred, waking up the in process. I saw those beautiful blue eyes open and look around in confusion before they landed on me and she smiled weakly.

"Hi Derek." She quietly murmured and I chuckled at how adorable she was.

"Hi Case. You ready to go home?" I asked and she nodded slowly.

"Yeah. Wait I don't have anything to wear." She sighed in frustration. I pulled out the bag and handed it to her.

"While you were asleep I went back to the house and got you some clothes to wear. Sorry I had to get shorts for you, but your jeans wouldn't work with your cast." I told her as she pulled out the clothes and she nodded.

"Thank you Derek." Casey smiled and slowly got up to change.

I lifted her up and placed her in the wheelchair off to the side. She wheeled the chair into the bathroom and shut the door. I waited about ten minutes, before she finally came out breathless and her face red with her hair in her face. I looked at her in concern.

"Casey you alright?" I asked and she sighed.

"Yeah I'm ok, it was just hard to move around in this cast. I'm sorry you had to wait so long for me to get ready." She sniffled.

"It's alright Casey. You know if you need any help, I'm here for you ok?" I told her and she smiled.

"Thanks Derek. Let's get out of here." She ended and I grabbed the back of chair, wheeling her out of the room. We saw Dr. Matthews on the way out.

"Take care Casey, please come back in two weeks to follow up ok?" She asked and Casey smiled.

"Of course Dr. Matthews." I told her and both said good bye and went to the prince.

I lifted Casey out of the chair and into the passenger seat. Then I folded the wheel chair and put it in the back seat and went to the front to start our drive home. The ride was mostly silence except for the quiet words of the radio and eventually we got home.

"Casey? You want me to carry you inside?" It might be hard to roll you in there with your chair since there are a lot of stairs." I asked and she thought about it before nodding.

"Thank you Derek, you know you don't have to go through all this trouble for me." She told me.

"No worries Case. Just want to make you feel comfortable." I smiled and without warning I picked her up bridal style and she squealed wrapping her arms around my neck as I brought her into the house.

A thought came into my mind that this is how married couple's walk in their houses, but when I caught a glimpse of the bright blue cast, I dismissed the thought. I took her upstairs to her room and laid her on the bed.

"Are you hungry? I can make you some soup?" I offered.

"Sure thanks for being so sweet Derek." She smiled and gave me a hug. I hugged her back and pulled away only to get a kiss on my cheek and a blushing Casey. I swear I had a huge smile on my face.

"Y-Your welcome C-C-Casey." I stammered as I walked out and tripped over my own two feet. Casey giggled and I ran out of her room, my face as red as a fire truck. _Well that was embarrassing. _I though as I got out the ingredients to make chicken noddle soup. In a while, the soup was ready and I got two bowls out, pouring the contents from the pot out in each bowl and I took Casey's bowl up to her room. I saw her reading a book and she looked up when I came in, putting the book down. I walked over and handed her the steaming bowl.

"Thanks." She smiled.

"You're welcome. I have my bowl downstairs so if you need anything at all, then just let me know ok?" I insisted and she nodded.

"Ok, enjoy your soup." I said and walked out of her room. Determined to eat the soup contents in my bowl.

**A/N: Yeah I know, not my best chapter, but the next one will be better. It's late here so I'm off to bed. Also because no one voted, which I'm disappointed in, I have to choose the place myself. Shawn will be in the next chapter though. Thanks for reading. Please review. Tomboy22.**


	12. The Boys Are Coming Back

**Ok so I haven't updated since September and wow I feel horrible. To be honest I was starting to lose interest in this story and I was debating if I should finish it. However, I saw a number of people favoring me and this story, so I decided to finish. Also I just got internet back after I lost it in November so mostly on why I never posted either. Hopefully I didn't lose everyone who was reading this story. Now Shawn is supposed to be in this chapter and because no one voted I had to choose the place they were running too. Here is chapter 12.**

**Disclaimer: I'm a teenage girl, I honestly doubt I would own Life With Derek. Come on.**

**Shawn's P.o.v**

Carlos and I finally arrived to our getaway place... New York. We had to give out fake passports because if we didn't, we would have been caught. We stumbled across this hotel and paid for a three night stay until we could figure out what to do. Carlos grabbed his stuff and went to the room next door to mine, while I went to the dining room table and got out my laptop. See, to make sure Casey was dead, I planted cameras all over her house to see how the plan was executed. I turned them on and looked in her living and dining room. There was no one in there. I then looked around in the kitchen and I noticed a pot was on the stove, and the light that said hot surface was still on. Meaning, that someone was home. I looked upstairs into Lizzie, Edwin, Marti's rooms and none of them were there. I looked into the bathroom, (Yes I put cameras in the bathroom. I have to get off somehow) and no one was in there either. I then looked into Venturi's room and I saw him at his desk eating a bowl of soup. _Well that explains the pot. _Then I saw him stand up and head next door to Casey's room. _Must be mourning over her lost. _I smirked, but it immediately fell off when I noticed who was in her bed. Casey herself. _ The bitch is still alive!? _I thought angrily and I saw that she was asleep. Venturi kissed her forehead and tucked her in. I could see a smile appear on her face at the action and he took the empty soup bowl from her hands and went downstairs, (after grabbing his) to put them in the sink. I was furious. Carlos walks out of his room and asked what we should eat.

"Not now man. We have way bigger problems. The bitch never died and Venturi is catering to her every desire." I told him and he looked at the camera footage.

"What are we going to do?! She knows it was us and the police are probably on our tail right now!" He panicked.

I had to think of something clever, but risky in order to keep her mouth shut…

"We have to go back and finish the job we started in the first place, or she won't keep her mouth shut and we have to do it now and quickly." I told him. Like I said before, if I can't have the slut, then no one can… We packed up our stuff as fast as we could and ran down to the car. We were on our way back to London, and this time, our job will be complete…

**TBC.**

**A/N: Ok so this was mostly a filler chapter, because I'm at a loss of what to do next. I'm thinking about diagnosing Casey with PTSD, but I'm not sure yet. I'm really sorry this is so short, but I really wanted something to be up there. I will TRY to update again next week because I am out of school right now because we just took finals and teachers are preparing for second semester. So I don't go back to school till Wednesday and I will try to update by then or the following weekend. If you guys have any ideas of what to do next either PM me or put them in a review and I'll give a shout out if I liked it. Thanks for Reading. Please Review. Tomboy22.**


	13. Shocking News

**Ok so I know I really suck at updating and I know I have a bunch of excuses, but I am very sorry you guys. I am dealing with a lot as of now, but I still want to finish the story. My birthday was last month so that was exciting, but I'm dealing with some drama with my friends and trying to keep my grades up, so instead of writing on the weekends I just want to relax. Saturdays are my only days off now as Sunday I have archery and homework to finish. So I'm super sorry this is so late, but work with me here ok guys. Here is chapter 13.**

**Disclaimer: I wish I owned Life with Derek, but sadly I do not.**

**P.S: Serious themes ahead. If you don't like the mentioning of suicide, I would not read this chapter. **

**Casey's P.O.V**

I woke up the next morning to a splitting headache. Luckily, school was closed for a week because of the fire that Shawn caused destroyed some classrooms. It also gave some time for people who were injured time to recover. I carefully pulled myself up to slip into my wheelchair and rolled over to the bathroom so I could brush my teeth and get ready for the day. I closed the door and went to grab my toothbrush when, suddenly, my chair got caught on the rug, causing me to crash to the floor. I hit my wrist and cried out. I looked down and noticed the red angry lines from when I cut a few nights ago spilt open and blood started to gush everywhere. I heard panicked, racing footsteps come to the bathroom door. It was Derek.

"Casey?! Are you alright? I heard you cry out?" He tried to come in, but I locked the door when I came in.

"Um yeah I'm fine, my chair uh just got caught on the rug." I told him trying to waver my voice. The pain in my wrist is starting to get stronger and I'm losing a lot of blood.

"Are you sure you're ok? You sound like something is wrong." Derek asked suspiciously. Black spots started to dance in my vision and I knew I couldn't hide this from him. I was too weak to unlock the door so I only had one option as I started to fade away.

"Derek..?" I weakly called.

"Casey! What's going on?!" Derek started to panic.

"Call 911." I whispered and faded out into the darkness…

**Derek's P.O.V**

I couldn't hear anything from inside the bathroom. I called her name, but she wasn't answering me back so I did as she asked and called 911. They came here shortly as I was trying to ram the door open since it was locked. They came in and asked me what happened.

"I'm not sure. I was asleep and I heard a thud come from the bathroom. I knocked on the door to check on Casey, since she's in a wheelchair and she said that her chair got caught on the rug so it might have thrown her off. She sounded weak though and the door is locked so I couldn't get in. I tried to see what was up and she told me to call 911." I told them panicked and they quickly got to work trying to work on the door. One man tried as hard as he could to ram the door open and after five tries it finally came open.

We all looked inside to see Casey laying on the ground, unconscious, with blood gushing out of her wrist. I was shocked at the amount of blood there was and the paramedics pushed me out of the way and carefully picked Casey up to put her on a gurney. I told them to be careful with her back as it would be sore for a while and they nodded while loading her up into the ambulance.

"Sir, do you want to ride with us?" One of them asked me and I nodded. Two of the guys opened the back door for me and I climbed in the back. We lived near Road Runner so it was only a two minute drive. I got out of the vehicle first so they could get to Casey and two doctors were standing by the door waiting for us. They grabbed the gurney and rushed Casey to the ER. I knew I wasn't allowed back there, so I went to the front desk to check Casey in. Again.

"Sir Can you please tell me the full name of the patient, her date of birth and your relation to her, and if there is anyone else we need to call?" The desk lady asked me.

"Her name is Cassandra Ashley McDonald she was born September 26, 1997, I'm her step brother, and no there isn't. I can call my step mom on my own." I told her and she nodded typing in the information. **(A/N: Ok so I know in chapter 6 I said her birthday was in 1996, but I changed that to 1997 because Casey is supposed to be 17, not 18 so I did the math wrong. Sorry just wanted to clarify. Back to the story.)**

"Ok. What is your name so we can let you know when we can release information?" She asked.

"Derek Venturi." I told her and she smiled sadly.

"Ok sweetheart just wait over by the chairs and the doctor will come out and call you when their done." She told me. I thanked her and sat down in the chairs. I decided I needed to call Nora again and tell her what happened. I feel bad that I couldn't take care of her daughter, not even one day before she landed back in the hospital. I dialed her number and waited for her to answer...

**Nora's P.O.V**

George's grandfather was feeling much better so the kids, George and I were on our way home, when my cell phone started ringing. I could feel a sense of dread and slight déjà vu as it rang. I looked at the caller I.D and I saw it was Derek calling. My stomach dropped as I answered the phone.

"Hello?" I answered with caution. George gave me a funny look and I mouthed Derek.

"Nora, um are you still with Great grandpa?" He asked, voice wavered.

"No, we're on our way home. Derek, what's wrong?" I asked.

"Casey is in the hospital again." He told me and I almost swerved the car, but George had it under control.

"What happened?!" I shouted and it caught the attention of the kids. They, as well as, George looked worried.

"I'm not exactly sure, but Casey is in the ICU. I will tell you more when you get here. We are at Road Runner Hospital, I'll meet you at the front wing." He told me.

"Ok Derek we will be there as soon as we can, we just passed the house." I told him and hung up. I have never been more scared of my daughter's safety in my whole life.

"Mom, what's going on?" Lizzie asked me from the back seat.

"Kids that was Derek. Casey is in the hospital again." I told them and everyone gasped. I could see from the mirror that Marti and Lizzie both had tears in their eyes. George did too when I looked over at him.

"What happened?!" Lizzie asked, distraught.

"I'm not sure. Derek told me he would tell us more when we get to the hospital." I told everyone and no one said a word. Soon we arrived at Road Runner and everyone, including myself ran full speed toward the entrance. When we got inside I could see Derek sitting by himself with his head in his hands. Marti ran to him, before I could tell him to stop and he looked startled by her arrival, but hugged her regardless. He then looked up and saw all of us smiling sadly.

"Hey guys." He muttered and I hugged him tight. He started sobbing and Edwin and Lizzie were shocked by the behavior. As we have never seen Derek cry this much. Soon he stopped and broke out of my hold.

"Derek what happened with Casey?" I asked and before he could answer, the doctor Matthews came through the ER doors and called for us.

"Those for Cassandra McDonald?" We all stood up and went toward her.

"What is wrong with my daughter?" I asked her and she sighed.

"I was kind of shocked to see her back here after we just discharged her, but things do happen. We think that Casey may have tried to commit suicide." She told us and I was shocked. Derek looked livid.

"Casey would never do that!" He yelled at her and George told him to calm down.

"Well when we examined her wrist, there were long jagged cuts on them that split open. The only way for them to be there if she would have made them herself." Doctor Matthews explained and tears stung in my eyes.

"But I never saw them there!" Derek exclaimed and I could tell it was hard for him. It was for us too.

"Maybe because she tried to hide them from you? I'm not exactly sure. However, when she wakes up, we are thinking that she should be put on suicide watch until we feel that she is ready to out in the real world without doing self-harm. We patched the cuts and had to give her a blood transfusion because she lost so much blood. She should wake up anytime now." She explained and we all nodded. Tears clouding our vision.

"Can we go see her?" Edwin asked.

"Yes you all may go and see her. She is in room 231." Doctor Matthews told us and we all ran toward the room. Soon enough, we reach it. No one brave enough to turn the door handle. We waited a few seconds and Derek just grabbed the door handle and pulled. We all entered the room to see Casey trying to get up. She looked pale and weak. Her right wrist bandaged and her eyes looked wide when she her eyes met ours.

"Hey guys." She said weakly. Lizzie then approached her slowly and did something we all didn't expect she would ever do.

She slapped Casey...

**TBC.**

**A/N: Ok so this is almost 2,000 words which I say is a pretty long update. At least longer than what I have been giving you guys. Sorry I left a cliffy. Just thought it would leave you guys wanting more. I will try and update this coming Saturday if I'm not too tired ok. Thanks for reading. Please review. Tomboy22.**


	14. More Shocks of a Lifetime

**So I was very exhausted and not feeling well last weekend, but you guys are getting an update today! So that's better than not getting one at all right? Ok so this one might be short, because I'm still exhausted, but I might not be able to update for a while after today so that is why I am updating today. Here is chapter 14. Also guys please review. They make me smile. :D**

**Disclaimer: I will never own Life with Derek. I have accepted that. Sadly.**

**Derek's P.O.V**

The air stood still as we all heard the echoing of Lizzie's slap. Lizzie looked pissed and the rest of us looked shocked with the added hurt on Casey's end.

"L-Lizzie? W-Why-y?" But Casey was interrupted.

"NO! You don't get to talk. Do you realize all of your bad decisions reflect badly on us? Huh?! How could you be so selfish Casey?! ANSWER ME!" Lizzie screamed and Edwin came to hold her back so she doesn't strike again.

"Lizzie, what are you talking about?" Casey sobbed. She looked very afraid of her sister.

"DON'T PRETEND LIKE YOU DON'T KNOW CASEY!" Lizzie looked livid.

"I don't! I DON'T I PROMISE I DON'T!" Casey screamed. I went over to her and she grabbed on to me tight, sobbing away all the pain she's going through at the moment.

"Go ahead Derek. Take the traitor's side. She just wants to die anyway. She WILL leave you and all of us soon enough." Lizzie glared hard at me. I glared just as much back.

"Lizzie that's enough!" Nora, Dad, and I reprimanded.

"Derek? What is she talking about?" Casey cried questioning.

"Case, did the doctor tell you anything when you woke up?" I asked carefully as to not upset her any further.

"No. I woke up when you guys came in, so I don't understand what's going on." She looked so lost.

"Well let me shed some light on the subject. Why did you try to kill yourself?" Lizzie glared and Casey looked at her in disbelief.

"WHAT?! I didn't try to kill myself. I WOULD NEVER DO THAT LIZZIE!" Casey shouted and Lizzie rolled her eyes.

"Then why did the doctor find jagged cuts on your wrist? The doctor would never lie to us." She smirked and Casey's expression turned from angry to confused to finally guilty.

"Casey? Is what Lizzie saying true?" Nora questioned. There was a long pause before Casey finally said something.

"Yes and No." Casey finally responded. Lizzie smirked, Nora, Dad, Edwin and I looked shocked and disappointed and Marti just looked confused.

"Daddy, what is suicide?" Marti asked and I told dad to let her outside.

"Um I'll explain it later princess come with me to get a candy bar." Dad told her and they both, with Edwin, walked out the door.

"Casey explain." Nora sternly asked.

"Yeah Casey. Now that you're flawed explain how much of a disappointment you are to mom." Lizzie smirked.

"Lizzie." I said sharply and she went silent.

"Yes I did make those cuts, but no I did NOT try to kill myself." She stressed. Nora and I still looked disappointed.

"Casey... why didn't you tell me?" I asked, extremely upset. Tears appeared in her eyes.

"I made them the night that… Shawn raped me. I thought they had healed by now and I completely forgot about them until yesterday. I went into the bathroom with my wheelchair and the wheels got caught on the rug and it threw me out of the chair. I hit my wrist on the sink on the way down and it spilt open the cuts. Because of my back I couldn't get up to stop the bleeding or unlock the door. I am so sorry I never told you about them and I'm sorry that I disappointed you mom." Casey cried. Nora and I softened our gazes and Lizzie just scoffed.

"Yeah right Casey. That's totally what happened. You know what? You're just like dad!" Lizzie screeched. Nora and Casey both looked appalled.

"LIZZIE! GO TO THE CAR! NOW!" Nora shouted. Lizzie just smirked and left the room.

"Mom. I'm nothing like Dad. You know the truth. Please believe me, please..." Casey's breath started getting more labored and soon it turned into hyperventilation.

"Case? Casey, calm down I believe you sweetheart…" Nora told her and I was totally confused. Casey wouldn't calm down though.

"Derek hit the button on the side of the bed. It calls the doctor." Nora explained and I hit the button. Waiting for the doctors to come in.

Soon five doctors came in and started to push Nora and I out of the room. We of course tried to fight back, but it was pointless.

"We will let you know when it is safe to come back into the room." One of the nurses told us and closed the door in our faces. Nora sat in the chair with her head in her hands. But I had to ask why Casey and Lizzie's dad was involved.

"Nora, why was Dennis mentioned?" I asked and she lifted her head up and sighed.

"I think it's time I tell you what really happened to Dennis Derek." Nora said and I sat next to her. Not knowing what the truth had in store for me…

**TBC.**

**A/N: Ok so I know another cliffhanger, but this is what keeps you guys coming back. I promise if I can update next week, then I will, but if not, then I will try when I can. Thanks for reading. Please Review. Tomboy22.**


	15. Bombshell of a Confession

**Ok so I told you guys I wouldn't update for a while and here are my lists of excuses. One, lost internet. Two, when it came back on, I got sick. Really sick, again. Three, finals came up and I had to study. Four, I was just exhausted. However, now I am out for the summer so I guess expect more updates. This again might be short because I am totally winging it. Hope you guys like it though. Here is chapter 15.**

**Disclaimer: I am almost a high school senior. Do you honestly think I have enough money to own Life with Derek? Come on now.**

**P.S: Just realized I went through like two grade levels with this story lol. The leg of my sophomore year and all of my junior year. Crazy right? Ha.**

**Nora's P.o.v**

I hated even mentioning Dennis, but I knew it was a topic needed to be talked about since Lizzie opened her mouth. This McDonald family secret would now be in the hands of a Venturi.

"Ok, so back when I was married to Dennis, he was severely depressed. Nothing I did, or the girls did ever really made him happy. He was also abusive. Like, really abusive toward Casey and Lizzie. Casey tried to be the most perfect daughter so he wouldn't get angry with her, but no matter how hard she tried, he always found a way to be mad at her. Casey also tried to take more of the abuse so Lizzie and I wouldn't get hurt. That is mainly on why we got a divorce. When he came over to dinner to meet you guys that night, he was at his happiest. He pulled me aside that night and said, 'Nora, I've really changed. I'm not as depressed anymore as I used to be and I promise I've been working on my anger.' I forgave him that night as the girls had a really good time with him." Nora sighed and ran her fingers through her hair.

"Derek, do you remember when Casey and Lizzie were really upset that week early last month?" She asked. I nodded, as I was still shocked from what she was telling me.

"Dennis killed himself the night before they got upset. He was still depressed, especially since he lost me and the girls. That's why Casey and I were so shocked at what Lizzie exclaimed." Nora told me.

I just couldn't believe on what I was hearing. I was shocked at the information, I was furious with Dennis and the pain he caused to my family and Casey. But most of all, I was disgusted with myself. I treated Casey so badly for being a grade grubber and always trying to get her homework in on time. When really, it was a habit she couldn't shake from her childhood. I feel so terrible right now.

"Do you believe Casey when she told us what happened?" I asked quietly.

"Of course I do. Besides the abuse, Casey has never lied to me." Nora assured and I nodded. I totally believe Casey. No matter what Lizzie says…

**Lizzie's P.o.v**

I felt power of what I just done. Even though my mother was mad at me, I could deal with it for exposing Casey for what she truly is. She always was overly perfect. It's about high time for her majesty to come off her throne. I'm sick of all the attention she gets. 'Casey gets good grades, Casey is older, Casey Casey Casey.' Well when it is Lizzie's turn?! The time is now. As I sat smirking to myself, I heard the door slam open and looked over to see Edwin climbing in.

"Lizzie, why did you do that to Casey?" He sighed.

"Because she was always the perfect sister, while I got no attention. I'm so sick of it and I know she's lying." I voiced my thoughts out loud.

"Why do you think she would lie about something like this?" He questioned.

"Because she's just like my father. They were always one and the same. Why shouldn't I expect her to follow his footsteps...?" I stated angrily and Edwin looked shocked.

"What is the story with your dad anyway?" Edwin asked.

"I don't want to talk about it. Just know that she is just like him." I snapped.

"Why do you even care to talk to me anyway?" I questioned. Slightly curious to why he came to check on me.

"Because... I love you Lizzie." He stuttered and I was shocked at the statement.

"W-What?" I questioned.

"I love you Elizabeth McDonald. So much that it hurts and I have felt this way for a long time, hell maybe since I've met you. I know that we are only 15 and that you may not feel the same way, but I thi-" I interrupted his babble and finally do what I've wanted for a long time. I kissed him… He was surprised, but kissed back a few seconds later. Soon we ran out of air and stopped.

"So... does this mean you feel the same way…?" He asked and I shook my head.

"Yes you idiot." I laughed and he smiled.

"Well Lizzie. Will you be my girlfriend?" He smiled and I nodded.

"Then let's resume to what we were doing before." He smirked and we gladly went back to kissing. Finally feeling like I actually mattered to someone.

**Derek's P.o.v**

Nora and I waited another ten minutes after our talk until Casey was stable enough to visit, but now it had to be one at time.

"Derek you can go in. I know your dying to see her." She told me and I tried to protest, but she wouldn't have it.

"Go." She urged and I smiled, walking into the room.

When I walked into the room, I saw that Casey was still asleep. She also had a breathing mask on. _I guess to block out panic attacks. _I thought and got closer to her. I kissed her forehead, the urge to get closer to her getting stronger. I knew I loved her the minute I saw her. She was absolute perfection to me, and I wouldn't have it any other way.

"Casey, when you wake up, I want you to know that I love you with all my heart and that I hope you make a full recovery. Nora told me about your dad, and I can't believe the man you called your father took the cowardly way out of your lives. I'm so sorry I treated you with so much disrespect and I hope one day you can fully forgive me for all the pain that I've caused. I love you Casey. Feel better ok sweetheart?" I whispered to her. I gave her hand a squeeze and then quietly walked out.

Nora smiled at me and walked in. Said what she needed to say, and walked back out. We started to head for the car where everyone was waiting. Dad was sitting in the front, Edwin and Lizzie were sitting near each other and Marti was sitting in the back all by herself.

"Derek do you need a ride back home?" Dad asked and I nodded.

"Yeah I rode with Casey to the hospital." I told them. He nodded and I got in the back with Marti so she wouldn't be by herself. As soon as I settled in, she leaned her head on my shoulder and tried to go to sleep. The ride was silent the whole way home.

We reached home pretty quickly, and everyone was out the door. Nora and Dad in the kitchen to make dinner, Edwin and Lizzie to her room, and I just carried Smarti to her room so she could sleep. Then I walked back to my room and laid down, letting myself be pulled into a troubled sleep…

**A/N: Ok so this is over 1,000 words so hope it satisfies you guys. Sorry it seems kind of rushed it's like 2 in the morning here and I just want some sleep. Thanks for reading, please review. Tomboy22. **


	16. Author's Note (Please do not skip over!)

**Ok so I know I haven't updated in a while, but the reason for that was because I wasn't getting any reviews. I haven't gotten reviews for 3 chapters now and it is starting to bug me. I was letting it go, because I know sometimes you need to write to write. However, I want to know if you guys would want me to continue and if writing mistakes need to be fixed in my chapters. I do enjoy writing this story, but I seriously need reviews in order to continue. I am going to write a chapter today and I will see if I get reviews. If I don't, then I WILL NOT be finishing this story. Reviewing only takes about minute and they help me out with writing the next chapter. They also make me happy. So guys please review from now on. I wish it didn't have to come down to this, but it needs to be done if I'm not getting reviews especially when I know when people are reading. Thanks ~Taylor **


	17. I'm WHAT!

**So like I said in the author's note, if I don't receive any reviews for this chapter, I am not continuing this story. Here is the real chapter 16.**

**P.S: There is a mention of suicide and bad language in this chapter. I took a unique turn for the story by writing this, so just a warning this is rated T.**

**P.S.S: If you really hate Shawn, you are really going to hate him after this chapter…**

**Disclaimer: I don't own LWD and I never will.**

***Casey***

I woke up to a pounding headache and a bright light in my eyes. I noticed an IV off to my left giving me some kind of medicine, and to my right a clock. It was 8 am. _Even when I'm really sick I still wake up early. _I also noticed someone sitting in a chair near my bed. He had scruffy brown hair and his hand was intertwined with mine _Derek… _I squeezed his hand, and he woke up in a daze. Soon his eyes landed on me and he brightened up immediately.

"Casey... I am so glad you're ok." Derek got up and hugged me. Not tight enough to hurt my back, but very comforting at the same time.

"I am too, and I want to further apologize about not telling you about the cuts. I promise I'm not like my dad." I muffled in his chest. All he did was kiss my forehead.

"Casey it's ok. I understand why you never told me, but never do something like that again ok?" He begged.

"I promise." I said and he continued.

"And yes your mom did tell me about your dad. I'm so sorry that I treated you so poorly in the beginning. It was unfair and now that I know the real reason on why you tried so hard in school, my actions were truly unacceptable." He finished and I broke our hug to take his face in my hands.

"Like you said to me, I understand why you did it. We were both angry about our parent's divorces and we also were angry about getting new siblings. It was an unfair situation our parents put us through. But I wouldn't change it for anything because I actually got to see the real you. Did I wish you were a little nicer to me? Maybe, but I still wouldn't trade the experience." I honestly told him and he looked shocked.

"Really?" He asked.

"100%" I told him. He smiled.

"I wouldn't have either." He whispered. Our faces started to get closer and closer… just as our lips were about to touch, the doctor walks in. We pulled apart.

"Am I interrupting something?" She asked. We both shook our heads.

"Nope" We said unison. She just shook her head.

"Ok then. Well now that you're stable and awake Casey, I want to discuss your suicide watch." She told me and I was shocked to even hear the words come out of her mouth.

"Why do I need a suicide watch?" I asked her.

"Did you make those cuts on your wrist?" She asked and I looked down.

"Yes… but I promise I didn't try to commit suicide. I only did it once and I know the consequences of my actions. To be honest, the reason why I did it in the first place, because… Because…" I was too choked up to even finish.

"You can say it Casey." Derek told me and I nodded, taking a shaky breath.

"Because I was raped and in an abusive relationship." I whispered. Dr. Matthews looked shocked and sympathetic to my situation.

"Casey… I'm so sorry, but you know you can tell an adult." She reassured and I nodded.

"I know… I told my mom about it." I felt overwhelmed.

"That's a start and I am glad you had to courage to tell me. You do not have to be on suicide watch. Do you want to do a rape kit just to make sure nothing else is wrong?" She asked and I never thought about the after affects about that. _Shawn never wore a condom… _

"Yes please." I begged. Derek looked a little alarmed at the face I was making.

"Ok Casey. I will be right back with the kit." She said and left the room. I was starting to feel uneasy and nervous if what I think might be true.

"Case… what's going on? Why do you look so nervous?" Derek questioned.

"Der… When Shawn r-raped me, he never used a condom…" I told him and he looked furious.

"IT"S ALREADY BAD ENOUGH THE BASTARD RAPED YOU! NOW HE WAS STUPID ENOUGH TO NOT USE A CONDOM!" Derek shouted. He was practically seething.

"Yes…." I muttered. I didn't want to get him anymore angry then he already was. He saw how upset I looked and softened the expression on his face.

"I'm sorry Case I didn't mean to make you feel bad." He told me. I knew he didn't and that all the anger was for Shawn, but I didn't feel any better. Before I could say anything else, however, Dr. Matthews came in with the kit.

"Ok Casey I am going to give you this kit. Now would you like the curtain to be pushed in front of you or Derek just steps out of the room? Some parts of the exam need for you to have a full examination." She told me and I nodded.

"You can just put the curtain around me. I trust Derek not to look." I said and smiled weakly at Derek. Least I hoped he didn't look.

"Ok. Derek can you step behind the curtain please?" Dr. Matthews asked and Derek nodded.

"Of course. Good luck Case." He said. He kissed my forehead and then stepped behind the curtain.

The whole process took a while to do. Since the rape happened 6 days ago, we had to get really extensive with it. They asked me what happened and all about my medical history. Then they did the whole head-to-toe exam. They also had to report it since I was a minor which sucked, but it needed to be done. They also gave me a pregnancy test just to make sure. I hope it comes out negative, because I didn't need to be a mom at 17. It ruins my whole future. Soon the exam was over and Derek was allowed to come back. The nurse and Dr. Matthews left to send the tests to the lab. I just laid on Derek's chest until something occurred to me.

"Der? Where is the fam?" I asked.

"Nora, Dad and Smarti are coming by later. Edwin wanted to stay with Lizzie so they are not coming." I was very upset that my sister didn't even want to come visit me. I wanted to say something, but the doctor came in with the results. _Impeccable timing… _

"Ok so Casey, I have good news and bad news. What do you want to hear first?" She requested.

"What's the good news?" I questioned.

"Well… you tested negative for all STI's and any other disease." She explained and Derek and I sighed in relief.

"Ok so what's the bad news?" I hesitantly asked.

"You tested positive for the pregnancy test… which means-"

"I'm pregnant…" I interrupted and it hit me like a ton of bricks of how much trouble I was in…

**TBC…**

**A/N: Ok so I thought it was appropriate to leave that shocker on you guys. Never expected that huh? Just keep on rolling with the surprises. Anyway, I do not really know about rape kits all that much so most of the info from this chapter I looked up online on this website: rainn . org (Without the spaces) and it was very informative. Also you can get pregnant after 1, 2, and even 3 days after you have sex. I'm pretty sure they do this for every rape kit, but if not, I'm not sure how Canada does it. I live in the US so I don't know how stuff works up there. I do hope you enjoyed this chapter and I seriously need reviews if you want me to continue. Thanks for reading, ****please review****. Tomboy22.**


	18. Surprise, Surprise

**Hey guys. I want to thank all of you again who reviewed for the last chapter :D, Ok like I said in the last author's note is that I just returned back to school last week so my summer vacation is over. So updates will be a little slower, but I plan on updating every Sunday if I feel up to it. My school starts at 7:25 in the morning and the bridge near it is closed so I have to take the bus to school and we have to take a detour. So I have to wake up at 4:30 in the morning to get ready. Plus after waking up at 4:30 in the morning all week, I have to work my job on Saturday's sometimes. I hope you understand why I am putting the chapters off until Sunday. I am also a senior in high school this year so I have to do boring college stuff. (Any class of 2016 out there? If so you guys rock!) Ha anyway here is the real chapter 17. **

**Disclaimer: I will never own Life with Derek. Sadly.**

***Casey***

I just stared deep into space at the news I just got. Pregnant. I'm pregnant. At 17. It's bad enough that Shawn stole my innocents, but now I am caring his child. A cloud of fear jumped over me at that revelation. _Shawn is still out there… If he finds out I'm having his baby… _I couldn't even finish the thought. Even though he did this to me, I will have nothing come between me and my child.

"Case?" A hesitant Derek brought me out of my thoughts.

"Hmm?" I sighed.

"The doctor wanted to know your options for child." He asked and I looked up to see them both staring at me.

"I'm keeping my child. I can't ever fathom adopting him or her and then losing them in the system. I also can't imagine killing him or her." I told them and they nodded in understanding.

"I'm with you no matter what Casey." Derek told me. I weakly smiled.

"Thanks Der…" I softly spoke.

"Ok so Casey since you have decided to keep the child, before we can put you on some meds we have to talk to your parents about this. Simply because you are minor and they would have to consent to it." Dr. Matthews explained and I nodded understanding. I do have an underlying panic within me as they are not going to be very happy about this.

"Ok Dr. Matthews." I said. All I could say really.

"Well I'm going to leave you guys alone for a little while. Hit the green button on the side of your bed when your parents come and I will report to this room so we can talk ok?" She told us and then left the room. A heavy silence clouded the room until I broke it.

"What do you think mom and George are going to say about this? I can't kill my child Derek." I sadly said. I just can't.

"Maybe they won't ask you of that. I mean dad and Nora aren't heartless right?" He asked and I nodded.

"Your right. I mean they won't be happy about it, but maybe it won't be so bad." I sighed.

"What won't be so bad?" Mom and George were here. I felt the panic bubble up in me.

"Mom, George. There is something I need to tell you both." I croaked and they looked at me in concern.

"What's wrong Casey?" They asked in unison.

"Mom, George. The doctor ran a rape kit to me just to make sure I don't have any infections. I don't have any, but I am pregnant with Shawn's baby." I blurted out. They both looked at me with sympathy, horror and anger.

"Well you are getting rid of the baby right Casey?" Mom asked me and I looked horrified at the question. Even Derek looked shocked.

"Why would I do that mom?!" I questioned. Mom just rolled her eyes.

"Because would you want a reminder of him your whole life. Plus we can't take any more kids Casey." Mom told me and George agreed.

"What do you mean you can't take care of any more kids? I would be the one taking care of him or her and it's close to graduation anyway. I would just go to a community college or go online instead of going to Queens." I angrily replied. I don't know why they are doing this to me.

"Even so Casey, babies cost money and we are no paying for you to keep a rapist baby!" George shouted and I was shocked. Derek decided to speak in that moment.

"Dad how could you say that to her?!" He was seething.

"Because it's true Derek. Why she would keep a child spawn from a rapist is beyond me." Mom put in. I was so beyond angry that I couldn't see straight. I just hit the green button so they can get out of my hair. Soon Dr. Matthews showed up.

"Ok now that your parents are here we can discuss this." She told us happily, but then noticed no one in the room looked happy.

"What's going on?" She asked.

"They don't want me to keep the baby." I softly spoke. Not into the mood to argue anymore.

"Because we can't financially support her. We have six kids already and that would make seven. She is barely an adult and she is wants to take care of a rapist child." George told her and I just put my head down within my pillow.

"Well I came here to ask you guys if we can give her prenatal vitamins since she is underage." She asked and they looked at her with disgust.

"Whatever. You can give them to her. We will discuss this more when you are released Casey." My mom told me and her and George left the room. I was so disappointed that no one in this family supported me in this.

"I'm sorry Casey… I have seen families tear apart because of decisions like this, but I have a feeling your family isn't one of them. I will prescribe the medicine to you so your baby is safe." She assured and left the room. Derek just sat down on the bed and hugged me tight.

"Derek…?" I asked

"Yeah Case?" He questioned.

"You're not going to leave me to right?" I don't think I can take it if he left me as well. All he did was kiss my forehead and gathered me in his arms even tighter, but not enough to hurt me.

"Never Casey. I will never leave you…" Was the last thing I heard before I fell into a soothing sleep…

**TBC.**

**A/N: Ok so this may have been just a filler chapter. But how many of you are shocked to see Nora and George act like that? Crazy right? Anyway I will try to update again next Sunday or whenever I have time. Hope you guys liked it. I'm sorry it's so short, but I have kind of ran out ideas and really just wanted it to be a filler chapter. You guys have to remember I make these chapters up on the spot. Thanks for reading. Please review. Tomboy22. **


	19. My Angelic Beauty

**Hey guys so I did say Sunday and here we are. (Even though it might not be Sunday from where you guys are from) but it is Sunday where I am. I am sorry again because this will be a short chapter. I am (again) sick as a dog. My immune system really sucks I swear. I don't have school tomorrow as do a lot of people because it is Labor Day. So hope you guys enjoy it the chapter as is and I will try to make it longer next Sunday. Also reviews would make me a little happier. Didn't just mean for one chapter, meant for all chapters' guys. Anyway here is chapter 18. PLEASE READ THE AUTHOR'S NOTE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE.**

**Disclaimer: I will never own Life with Derek. I have accepted that. **

***Derek***

It seems like no one is ever on our side. We always have this constant battle between us, but never has something this drastic come between Casey and our family. Maybe it was jealously? Anger? Disbelief? Who knows, but all I know is, I will never treat Casey like that. I don't think I can ever treat her like that after all that has happened with her father and Lizzie. _I just hope Lizzie forgives her…_ I thought as I looked at Casey in the shining moonlight. The light ghosted over her features making her look angelic as possible. How I even ended up with her, is still unbelievable. I got up to go to the snack machine right quick as I collected my thoughts. I wonder what I was going to do with the fam. I don't want Casey to ever resent me because I tore her from the family. She always respected her family. Even me when I was so rude to her.

I sighed as I approached the snack machine and got whatever I was going to get. I was so distracted, that I didn't notice two guys quickly walk right past me and slither into Casey's room. Once I heard the scream, it brought me out of my thoughts. I ran the rest of the way to Casey's room only to see two people in the shadows. One holding Casey in a choke hold, and another standing in front of her. It was Shawn and a person who I didn't know holding my beautiful Casey. Fear radiated in her eyes as she noticed me by the door and I quickly shook my head. Secretly telling her not to let them know I was there. She nodded her head slightly and I ducked from the doorway beside the wall.

"You don't seem very delighted to see me Case?" Shawn smirked. The guy who was holding her looked a little nervous. As if they shouldn't be here.

"Why would I want to see a women beating rapist?" She sneered and Shawn looked furious. He back handed her, which made her cry out. I wanted to kill him then and there, but I knew it would compromise my position.

I pulled out my phone and dialed 911 in hushed tones so I wouldn't be heard.

"911, what's your emergency?" An operator asked.

"Hi. Um, I am at road runner hospital staying overnight with my step-sister and her ex-boyfriend who physically and sexually abused her is here as well." I whispered.

"Ok sir. What is going on in the room?" She asked.

"He has already slapped her and he has an accomplice with him holding her into a choke hold." I uttered quickly into the phone.

"Ok. Does he have any weapons on him?" She questioned.

"Um I don't think so…" And then I noticed the black revolver in his back pocket. Bullets fully loaded. I took notice of his face and he looked ready to murder Casey.

"No no no… he has a black pistol in his back pocket." I gulped.

"Don't panic sir. Dispatch will be there in less than 20 seconds." She assured and I felt relieve. Until Shawn pulled the gun out of his pocket, aiming it for Casey.

I ran into the room like a bat out of hell, dropping the phone in the process.

"Don't you dare hurt Casey!" I snared. He looked amused. Even his partner looked shocked by the gun.

"C'mon Shawn. Don't you think this too much?" The stranger asked. He had let go of Casey a while ago when I entered the room. Shawn narrowed his eyes.

"Shut up Carlos. This bitch is going to get what she deserves. How DARE you cheat on me with Venturi. When all I ever did to you was treat you right!" He shouted and Casey narrowed her eyes.

"TREAT ME RIGHT?! SHAWN YOU HAVE NEVER TREATED ME RIGHT! YOU ALWAYS HIT ME OR ABUSE ME OR GET POSSESSIVE WHENEVER A BOY EVEN LOOKED AT ME WRONG. YOU ARE A **COWARD, A LIAR AND An ABUSER. **I hope you** burn **in hell." Casey exclaimed. Shawn didn't really like that answer. His eyes burned fury and hatred that he burned for the blue eyed beauty in front of me.

"Why you little…" And fired his gun. I immediately cover Casey as best I could and it was silent for a good few seconds. We heard two cries of pain. One from Carlos, who was shot. Another one from Shawn who was tackled to the floor. Our nightmare was over.

"Shawn Richards you are under arrested for the rape, abuse and attempted murder of Casey McDonald. Anything you say can be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to retain and instruct counsel without delay. We will provide you with a toll-free telephone lawyer referral service, if you do not have your own lawyer." The officer said. He helped Shawn stand up and he looked us dead in the face.

"Don't think this is over Casey. I _**will **_be back for revenge." He smirked and Casey buried her head in my shoulder, holding me tightly.

"Oh shut it you." The officer barked and led him and a second officer led Carlos out of the room. The third officer stayed behind to talk to us.

"You kids ok now?" He asked and we nodded.

"I'm just glad he's out of my life now." Casey sighed in relief.

"Yup. He won't be bothering you anymore and should be locked up for a longtime. Just as a precaution, we will add security detail outside your room until you are released." The kind officer explained and I thought that was a great idea.

"Thank you officer…?"  
"Jenkins. Officer Jenkins." He told us and walked toward the door.

"You kids have a goodnight alright?" Jenkins tipped his hat and left. I saw two officers stand outside our door and close it softly. Soon it was just me and Case.

"Derek… I'm sorry I got you in all this trouble." Casey trembled and I looked at her shocked.

"Casey… You didn't get me in trouble. Don't ever think that. If I never would have got involved then He would have killed you and I can never imagine that happening. I love you Casey. So much and I can't imagine my life without you." I told her in all honesty.

"Really?" She questioned.

"Of course Case." I kissed her forehead and she eased at my touch.

"I love you too Derek." She smiled and kissed me dead on the lips. I was shocked to say the least, but I kissed back fully. Enjoying every moment of the bliss inside my heart now that she was safe.

**A/N: Yeah I know bad ending, but I will update next Sunday, which sad to say is my last. Yes it's true I've decided that the next chapter will be the last chapter of MBC. However, I am thinking about doing a sequel. Only if I see reviews in the chapters and if you guys are actually up for it. Review down below what you guys think on that or this chapter. I haven't planned that far ahead yet, but I do have some ideas. Also found the police arresting saying on Answers. Com. didn't know it was different for different countries so I used the one for Canada. Thanks for reading. ****Please review.**** Tomboy22. **


	20. Epilogue

***Hides behind wall* **

***Comes out when nothing is thrown. ***

**Hey guys, so I know I said Sunday, (which was several months ago), but I have been so busy it's unbelievable. Sad to say it, but this is the last chapter of MBC. I do want to thank the people who actually did review, like, or favorite the story. I started this story in the last leg of my sophomore year in high school and now I'm a senior in high school, so I can say that this has been a great journey. I am not sure if I will do a sequel. I am extremely busy with school, but if I get an overwhelming response in reviews then maybe I will, but for now I'm not sure. It is the start of winter break for me, and I really wanted to get this story updated before we ring in the new year. I am after all will be soon heading off to college. One last thing before I start the chapter. I want to give out a HUGE thank you to Meg1986! She gave out such a nice review on the last chapter and it is actually what kept me going to continue. Anyway, here is the last chapter of MBC.**

**Disclaimer: Last time I'm saying this. I only own Shawn and have nothing to do with Life with Derek and whatever it is associated with it.**

_**9 months later…**_

***Casey***

Who knew I would be laying in the hospital nine months later with a little girl in my arms. Arabella McDonald was the cutest little thing I have ever seen in my life and she was mine. My little baby.

"I can't believe I'm a mom." I told Derek who was in the room with me. He stood with me every step of the way. I couldn't say the same for my family. Marti was the only one who could see the joy in having a step-niece. Mom and George hated me for keeping the baby, but let me stay until she was born. So after I'm release, I would need to find a new home. Luckily for me, Derek found a home with a good price. Only one exception, he would stay and help with Arabella. I told him that he wouldn't have to do that for me, and that I could handle it myself, but he insisted so I guess I couldn't say no.

"I can't believe it either. But I know you will make a good one." He smiled. I have no idea what I would do without him. We all just sat in peaceful bliss. Hoping that this silence would never end.

These past few months have been a whirlwind. Shawn ended up being sentenced to the rest of his life in prison. I couldn't have been happier. His accomplice Carlos however, ended up dying from the fatal shot that was meant for me. I felt as if he just wanted companionship, but it ended up costing him his life. I felt sorry for him, but there was nothing I could now. After the first two months in my pregnancy, my spine and broken leg healed. Making me good as new. I no longer had to wear the night brace or even be in a wheelchair. It was great. Besides my family not supporting me, everything is finally starting to go my way. Derek and I also graduated from high school two months ago as well, with Lizzie and Edwin starting in the fall. Derek and I would be doing college online since we both need an education, but have to take care of Bella. Soon, I felt someone nudging me.

"Case?" Derek asked.

"Yeah?" I whispered. As to not awaken Bella.

"I signed your discharge papers earlier and already have most of the stuff set up at our apartment. You ready to go home?" He questioned and I nodded.

"Let's begin our future Derek." I beamed, and he smiled back.

I knew I was in good hands with the family I chose. The ones who were there for me, and who actually take care of me. Derek and Arabella are my safe haven. Who knew something that I thought would have been such a consequence, would have such a beautiful turn out. They were **my beautiful consequence**, and I couldn't be happier.

**The End? **

**A/N: So I hope you enjoyed this final chapter of MBC. I know its short, but I think it did the story justice. I did the, the end? Because I wasn't sure if there will be a sequel or not. That is up to how busy I am, and if you guys really want it. Review, PM me, or whatever if you really do want a sequel and I will see what I can do. Thanks again to all who believed in this story and who followed along in the journey of a lifetime. I wish you the happiest of holidays. Thanks for reading. Please review. Tomboy22. **


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Life With Derek, Drama, Tragedy