Attention to all of my dedicated readers, this is the re write of It's up to you. You can read if you haven't already, but I must warn you it's not very good. So I'm rewriting it, tell me your thoughts.
Richard 'Dick' Grayson- 24
Kori Anders- 23
Victor Stone- 25
Karen Stone- 24
Garfield 'Gar' Logan- 24
Rachel Roth- 23
Xavier Redd- 24
Faded Illusion: Chapter One (With summary/prologue) A/N This is a complete Richard/Kori fic so whatever happens, remember they will be together.
Summary: Life, excitement, danger, that's what Kori wanted but she didn't know it would come with a price.
Prologue (Kori P.O.V.)
Somewhere along the line I should have had a boundary. A line to never cross. I knew from the start that he was trouble, so why didn't I listen to myself. Maybe it was the thrill of sneaking around and living on adrenaline. Being young who doesn't want a bad boy? He let me experience a side of me I never got to be before, and it left me wanting more. But my needs were put to rest when everything I lived for could be the ultimate price of my actions. How could I have gone this far without realizing what was at stake? How could I do this to the people that I loved? I won't lie the adventure was great but I didn't know one person could have such an impact on others, I didn't know what I was getting myself into. His name was Xavier.
Chapter One (Kori)
I suspect sometimes that strangers think I'm a real stubborn person. I can't say for sure, though, because I never ask strangers what they think.
My friend Rachel does. If we're having an argument somewhere public and she wants support on her side she will turn to anyone who may have overheard and ask them about what we're discussing. She can be blunt I'll give her that. I've known her for a while, my whole life practically. Although we're total opposites were best friends. Rachel is shorter than me and has the softest shiny black hair I've ever seen. She's been dating my other friend Garfield, who we call Gar, for about 2 years now. He, as well as I, is the opposite of her. He's loud and outgoing and constantly tries to get her to laugh. I have to admit she is starting to loosen up a little. Then there's Victor, also known as Vic, who is the brother figure. Whenever anyone is in a crappy mood he'll try to lift your spirit, I guess that's why Karen fell for him. Karen is Vic's wife. They've know each other since the beginning of college. Karen and I are close we talk about girly things that Rachel most likely stays clear of. Then there's Richard, my boyfriend, who has been in infamously named the Play Boy of Gotham city. People really are losers that all they do for a living is dish other people's lives. In others words those people are called the paparazzi.
Dick and I have been together for 3 years now. I never thought I would end up with the 'play boy' but somehow I did and I'm glad. He's wonderful and perfect and every time I'm with him I get this feeling deep down in my gut and it's like I'm a teenager again all nervous to go out on her first date. Although I've never admitted it out loud to anyone, I think I love him.
This is kind of scary. For a long time I thought I was destined to be alone, considering how things went down when I was 16. First my brother died in a car accident, he got hit by a drunk driver. It makes me so mad just to think about it. Why is it that whenever a car accident happens the innocent people die and the stupid moron who caused it lives. Ryan never drank and a drunk got him killed.
My parents were crushed after Ryan passed. They never really got over it to move on with their lives. But I guess it didn't matter because a year later they died in a plane crash. Again with the innocent people. Some insane person had a bomb with him, how he got through security amazes me.
Then there's Koma my older sister. After our parents death she left when I turned 18 so she wouldn't have to bring me with her since I was a minor. I haven't seen or heard from her since. I was all by myself in blood family ties anyway. But then there was Rachel who I've known since I was 10. We were close friends before me and my family moved. It was 8 years since I'd seen her but somehow I tracked her down and from then on out we've been closer than ever.
She introduced me to her friends who are now my friends and I will always be grateful for that. It took Dick 2 years to finally ask me out and when he did I was ecstatic, we've been inseparable since.
This brings us to why I'm laying on Dick's soft suede couch. I came over earlier to say hi and well we got distracted. Dick is in the kitchen getting us some drinks when I hear this loud screeching noise. Confused I stand up and look towards the window where I see a super giddy Victor grinning like a little boy as he clutches a set of car keys in his hand.
'Oh boy' I think as I hear Dicks door being banged on.
"Babe, can you get that." Dick calls from the kitchen. I heave a sigh and walk towards the door and open it as I give a wide smile at my friend.
Victor sees me and pulls me into a big bear hug, "Hey little lady, guess what?"
I'm not sure if I should answer this but I do so anyways, "What?"
"Karen let me get a porche, can you believe it!" Victor twirls me a couple of times before he sets me back on the ground.
I stand there shocked; Karen let him get a porche. A porche! Wow she's been dead set against him not getting one. I wonder what changed her mind.
I smile, "That's great Vic! What changed her mind?"
Victor shrugged, "Who cares! I'm gonna take my baby on a ride you wanna come?"
"No thanks." I say thinking about the previous times I would ride with him. He's not a bad driver don't get me wrong, he's just a little possessive I guess is one word you could say.
"Suit yourself." With that Vic was gone. As the door closed Dick wrapped his arms around me and laid his head on my shoulder.
"He seemed excited." He murmured in the crook of my neck. I lean back against him loving the warmness of his skin.
"Hmm Hmm Karen let him get a porche." I whispered slightly. Dick spins me around and looks me in the eyes.
"You're so beautiful." He traces my cheek with his hand. Despite myself I blush. I guess Dick notices because his grin gets wider.
"I was thinking we could go out later."
"Sounds great." I answer thinking of what may happen.
He's still smiling when he leans down and captures my lips in a kiss. His hands move to the small of my back while mine go to his neck.
When we first got together I didn't think we were the perfect couple everyone dubbed us as. But as we got to know each other we found out we were alike in the tiniest ways. I always thought I would be alone and so did Dick. When I found out he too lost his parents I think that's what made us stronger. Having a slight understanding of what it's like to feel like you're truly alone.
I guess that's why I'm nervous for tonight. Even though we've been together for 3 years and never said I love you to each other, I think today may be the day we let go of our fears of really ending up alone. And accepting that we'll always have each other.
A/N: Chapter one is down! What did you guys think, should I continue?
Also do you think I should do 3rd person or have the chapter in someone's point of view.
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