Can't Help Falling in Love

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"Alright, I'm here, so you can all start thanking me for my existence now," Derek announced as he pulled Meredith into his parents' house the next week, ignoring the groans of his sisters.

"Please don't," Meredith giggled as they stepped into the living room where the family was gathered, a football game playing on the TV in the background. "His ego doesn't need to be fed."

"Keep dreaming baby brother," Nancy said without looking up at Derek.

"But...I'm me," Derek frowned.

"And I'm thankful that I no longer live in the same house as you," Caitlin said, rolling her eyes.

"Don't be mean to your brother," Emma laughed. "It's Thanksgiving. You should be thankful for each other."

"Exactly," Derek nodded.

"And Derek, dear, arrogance is very unflattering."

"Yeah, Derbear," Meredith giggled as she moved to hug Kathleen, settling beside her on the couch.

"Don't call me that," Derek frowned as he reached out to pull Meg into his arms. "You're thankful for me, aren't you princess?"

"Of course," Meg giggled. "Have you picked out a dress for me to wear to your wedding yet?"

"Nope," Derek sighed. "I think your mommy and Aunt Meredith should take you shopping for that."

"When?" Meg asked.

"Probably after Christmas and New Year," Derek said. "But definitely before your new brother comes."

"Sister," Meg giggled.

"Brother."

"Sister."

"Brother."

"Seriously?" Meredith interjected. "You sound like the boys in my class. The annoying ones."

"You can't call your students annoying," Derek said. "And you definitely can't call me annoying."

"I can when they're not here," Meredith said. "And I can call you annoying whenever you want."

"Maybe I won't marry you."

"I think you will," Meredith smiled.

"Apparently I'm annoying."

"Yes, but I picked out my wedding dress yesterday," Meredith smiled, standing and pressing a kiss to his cheek. "It's hot."

Derek smiled as he put Meg back on the couch to pull Meredith into his arms. "Good," he said. "But I'll want to marry you no matter what. Even if you lie and have an ugly wedding dress."

"Oh God," Liz groaned.

"Our brother's completely corny," Nancy sighed.

"I'm romantic," Derek argued. "Ask Mer."

"Hmmm....I say corny," Meredith nodded, giggling as she pulled away from him. "I'm going to go see if Emma needs help in the kitchen. Your ego is suffocating me, I need air."

"Don't touch any of the food," Derek said.

"I can cook," Meredith frowned.

"We're not having chicken parmesan for Thanksgiving," Derek nodded. "So stay away from my turkey."

"Fine," Meredith rolled her eyes. "Let's see what you're thankful for at the end of the night."

Derek laughed as he watched her walk away before he turned back to his sisters and father. "Alright, who's winning?" he asked.