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1. Love Given Unsought by ConcordiaChaos

   Fandoms: Life with Derek  

   • Explicit
   • Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
   • F/M
   • Work in Progress

   13 Mar 2026

   Tags

   • Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
   • Casey McDonald/Derek Venturi
   • Casey McDonald
   • Derek Venturi
   • Slow-ish burn
   • but we will get there
   • Flashbacks
   • Praise Kink
   • Mutual Pining
   • Derek is In Love
   • Casey is clueless
   • POV Third Person
   • Fluff and Angst
   • Angst and Fluff and Smut
   • Fluff
   • Angst
   • Smut
   • First Time
   • Dirty Talk
   • dual perspective
   • Casey and Derek Chapters
   • Miscommunication
   • Happy Ending
   • not beta read we die like men

   Summary

   “I want you to answer me, Derek. Is it your frat boy buddies? Your hockey bros? Is that why you’re so bothered?” Her voice was strong as she stepped closer to Derek, "Because one of your friends might actually find me attractive? Is that so shocking to you?"

   “Casey, be careful.” His voice almost cracked, as if something deep inside him was on the verge of breaking.

   Language:

   English

   Words:

   19,979

   Chapters:

   10/?

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