Okay, I’m starting my third fanfic. Yay! This is also my first point of view fic, so if it’s not that great just go easy on me. I’m practicing! I would like to dedicate this fic to my friend Loren. She’s been wanting me to write a LWD fic for a while now. This is for you, girl!

Chapter 1- Casey’s POV

Now, normally I’m the kind of girl who loves vacations. But when the people who plan it don’t tell you exactly where you’re going, you begin to get concerned. Mom and George announced a “family meeting”. Next thing I know, we’re all being rushed upstairs to pack and loading up in the family van with no clue of where we’re headed. When I asked mom why this was necessary she simply responded with:

“George and I feel that life around the house has been a bit too dramatic latley and we all need a break.”

Ah, come on mom! I know you can do better than that. The only reason there’s any drama around the house is because of Derek, and you know it. What house WOULDN’T be filled with chaos if Derek was around? Things won’t have changed when we all come back. He’ll still be the same annoying jerk he’s always been, and the drama will continue. So I really hope she isn’t expecting too much. Meanwhile, I’m sitting in the back seat listening to my CD player, trying to pass the time.

Another bad part of not knowing where we’re going is not knowing how long this stupid car ride is going to be. I swear, we’ve been in here for what seems like hours now! Truth be told, it’s only been one hour. But it seems much, much longer. Are we there yet?

Derek’s POV

I hate this. I REALLY do! Nora and Dad practically had to shove me into the van. I was acting like a little kid who didn’t want to go to school. Not that I ever DO want to go to school. Well, except for when I was making money of course. That was fun! Anyway, in case you can’t tell, I’m not a really huge fan of “quality family time”. The surprising thing is, Casey seems just as tweaked about this as I am. You think she’d be more excited. Then again, the only three who seem truly happy about this are Nora, Dad, and Marti. When they made the announcement Marti was screaming:

“Yay! Vacation. Can I sit in Nora‘s lap on the way?”

I’d be lying if I told you the whole thing wasn’t cute. I’d probably be feeling the same way if I were six. But when you get older, the last thing you want to do is spend time with family. Parents think it will bring everyone closer together. Newsflash: IT DOESN’T! I don’t know why they waste their time. Not to mention cash.

I let out a huge sigh and looked around the van. I knew Dad was driving. Nora was in the front seat singing songs to Marti. Marti was in her lap, singing along with her of course.

Edwin and Lizzie were lazily gazing out the windows. Casey was listening to her CD player, probably trying to tune Nora out. Me, I’m stuck here having to deal with it all. Why? Because stupid me forgot my CD player. You know, you’d think in times of crisis I could remember these things. But NO! I had to go and forget it. Suddenly Edwin turned toward me.

“Want to play Hangman? I’ve got pencil and paper.”

I’d usually say no. But what else is there to do? Man, I must be desperate.

“Sure.” I responded. And let the “fun” begin I thought with a roll of my eyes.

Lizzie’s POV

If anyone could physically die of boredom, I’d be six feet under by now. I can’t help but wonder what’s gotten into George and Mom. Why are they doing this? It’s like they want to live in this perfect world where all of us get along. I hate to tell them, but it doesn’t look like the war between Casey and Derek is going to end anytime soon. They’d might as well just get over it. As for the rest of us, we pretty much do get along. Edwin’s great, and Marti’s really sweet. I don’t mind Derek most of the time. It does make me angry when he picks on Casey, though. She’s my sister. Of course I’m going to take HER side.

I’m getting pretty tired of staring out the window. I need something else to do! After looking around the van, I spotted a book of Word Search puzzles. I grabbed a pen and started on the first page. At least this will pass SOME time. I just hope it isn’t much longer until we get to wherever we’re going...

Edwin’s POV

Okay, so Hangman is practically the lamest game on the planet. It’s not my first choice of what to do. Right now I’d like to be sleeping, but there isn’t enough room in the van. Please, Lord, PLEASE just let this ride be over with soon. It’s torture! Sad part is, the torture is just beginning.

I mean, what the heck is up with Dad and Nora’s plan of family fun anyway? Don’t they realize this is the last thing in the world we’d like to be doing? Note to self: hang this over their heads for the rest of their lives.

I'm trying to win this stupid game, but it's really hard to concentrate with Marti screaming like a banshee in the front seat. In Nora's lap, of course. Another note to self: ask her how she's able to get everything she wants. Maybe I could've talked her into getting us out of this lame vacation...

Marti’s POV

Daddy and Nora are really smart! I love spending time with them and my big brothers and sisters. I’m not the only one who’s excited. Everyone seems to be! I don’t care that we don’t know where we’re going. I love surprises. And even if I did know, I’d still be having fun because the only thing I love more than surprises are vacations! The ride isn’t that bad either. I’m having a great time singing songs with Nora.

“The wheels on the bus go round and round!”, I screeched as Dad looked at both of us and grinned. I laughed and began bouncing up and down.

“Daddy, when will we be there?” I asked him.

“It shouldn’t be too much longer...” he told me.

Whoo-hoo! I can’t wait. I know I am going to remember this vacation forever.

Okay, that’s it for the first chapter. I know it’s not that long, but hey, it’s a start! I might switch from chapter to chapter with Life With Derek point of views and then Suite Life Point of views. I’m not sure yet. Anyway, I’ll try and post the next chapter soon. Read and review, please.