Be There When I Need You

RPOV

I am so excited! My family just moved to Chicago. I wonder what it's going to be like.

"Raven!" yelled one of my younger brothers, "Are you going to stop daydreaming and help me here!" Opps! I forgot about him. I ran over to Christian and helped him with the luggage.

When I safely got the luggage to the apartment and went to get more, I bumped into someone. I suddenly felt coldness strike my chest. I looked up to see a tall light skinned guy around my age with big, round, brown eyes.

"I'm so sorry! I'll make it up to you!" he said. Then he looked closely at my face and said, "I don't recognize you, who are you?" It was then that I found my words.

"Um… I'm Raven. I just moved in today. And you don't have to make up for it. It's fine. No big deal."

"I'm Ty. But I insist. It would be rude not to make it up for you."

We were just looking at each other when a dude about my height interrupted us by saying, "Are you two lovebirds done or you gonna keep doing that and make me puke!" (Wow I didn't notice him until now.) Ty and I looked at him, but Ty and I also were trying hard to hide the blush on our face.

"Um… okay. Its nice meeting you both, but I have more stuff to get in the apartment. Maybe I'll see you both around some time. Bye!" I said lamely as I ducked my head and headed outside. On my way in my head I thought, since when did I blush over a comment? What is wrong with me?

TPOV

I watched as Raven walked away. Then I looked at Duece with a death glare. When he noticed he exclaimed, "What!"

"You know what! Why did you chase her off like that?"

"You both were grossing me out!"

"Oh and we don't get grossed out when you and Deena are together calling each other pet names."

"Hey Hey Hey! Deena and I are great together. Don't get mad at me because you don't have a girlfriend anymore!"

Ok. Now that stung. How could he say that when he knows how Tinka and I's relationship ending affected me? I could tell Duece saw the hurt on my face.

"Look, I'm sorry man. I know you kinda miss Tinka. But she let the relationship fade away. She needs to be with someone else and move on and the same for you."

I knew he was right. I still had trouble at times accepting that there is no more Ty&Tinka. There is only Ty & Tinka.

"I know man. It's just… Tinka was the first girl I had very strong feelings for. Sometimes I wonder if I can find someone who makes me feel real happiness."

"Don't sweat it bro. I'm sure the lucky girl is out there somewhere. Hey here is a thought maybe she just went outside to get her luggage. *Gasp* Maybe she'll be grateful when you help her. Maybe…"

"Okay I get it and I'm going."

Meanwhile…

RPOV

When I went to get a couple of bags, this sparkly chick walked up to me. She had a weird accent.

"So it seems as if the newbie has made some friends. Maybe one friend too many."

"Excuse me, but wwhat are you talking about?"

"Don't think I didn't see you! You ver basically all over him! Vell let me tell you it is all a game. He just plays with your heart und stomps all over it!"

"Who are you talking about?"

"TY! He is just a player und cannot make a commitment even if he tried!"

"Look. I just met Ty so I'm pretty sure no one is messing with my heart. And I haven't met him for a week and can tell that he is smooth but he wouldn't take and crumble my heart. And besides I just met him and who are you to tell me who I can hang out with or not"

"Don't play dumb with me. I saw how you two ver blushing at Duece's comment."

"You were spying on us! You little creep I just moved here so just leaves me alone!"

"I saw what I saw. But don't say I didn't warn you!" And with that she walked away. I stood there over thinking the conversation in my head. Is Ty really a player? Well he was smooth. But he seems so sweet and caring. I'm so confused. My thoughts were interrupted by none other than the one causing these thoughts.

"Hey Raven!" He said running up to me. Then he examined my face closely, "Raven are you okay?" Was he really concerned?

"Yeah I was just thinking. What are you doing here?

"I just thought I could help you with your things."

"Oh thank you. I really appreciate the help."

"No problem. Like I said, I was going to make up for the ice cream stain." What ice cream stain… oh, those ice creams stain. Man, I forgot about that.

"Well I guess I can't stop you."

"Um… Raven ca-can I talk to you about something?"

"Sure" Man I hate it when I sound vulnerable.

"Well I was thinking if you go to J.B. Hughes High that maybe I could show you around."

"Well I do go there, so I will take you up on your offer."

"Okay so see you at 8."

"Yeah, see you at 8," then he walked away.

TPOV

"Yo Ty!" I heard Duece call, "Did you talk to her?"

"Yeah, but it's just to show her around the school."

"What happened man? I thought you would ask her out."

"I was. Then I looked in her eyes and I couldn't. Tinka and I broke up a month ago. I don't want to hurt Raven and make her think she's a rebound. There is something about her. The best thing to do is be her friend."

"I get it dude. C'mon let's head over to CeCe's and babysit Flynn."