"She likes it black…with no sugar or milk," the man said placing the exact amount of the coffee on the counter. A woman, who aged in her early twenties, turned to face the man, pushing her purple tinted hair behind her ear.

"Why did you order my drink? How did you know it in the first place? Are you stalking me obsessively?" she said, her voice a little unsteady.

"Or, I could have a fantastic memory. I like that theory much better," the man said. The woman received her coffee, and thanked the man behind the counter. Slowly walking towards the door, she brought the steaming drink to her lips and took a sip. The caffeine was already waking her up.

"Not many people drink dark coffee like that," the man said, following her out of the shop.

"Not many people have my job. Please, stop following me," the woman persisted, her step a little quicker.

"I'm not following you, I'm trying to talk to you," he answered calmly. She stopped suddenly, and sighed harshly.

"Look. I don't want to be talked to by anyone. You see me walk in alone, and walk out alone…everyday. Why do you think today is any different? Just leave me alone," she threatened, turning away. But something caught her eye, he was taking out something. He outstretched his arm towards her, and in his hand was a piece of paper. She grabbed it quickly and looked in confusion.

"I'm not giving you my number," she said defensively.

"I didn't think you would. So mine is on the back," he said with a smirk, "enjoy the coffee." She blinked a few times, and looked at the number, and sipped the cooling drink slowly.

-xXx

"Oh thank God you are home early," she said walking into the apartment with haste.

"Why are you thanking "God" for my being home early, Raven?" the other girl asked innocently.

"I got a number," Raven said ruffling through her handbag, looking for the small piece of paper.

"What for?"

"A phone number, from a guy. A guy that has been looking at me for a while. I never noticed it though," Raven thought aloud taking the slip of paper out, handing to her friend.

"We should call it!"

"NO! No, Star."

"Why not? He obviously wants us to call him on the phone."

"I don't even know him…never mind like him! It's a bad idea." Raven stood up and walked over to the coat closet, taking her jacket off. While Raven was doing this, Star quickly dialed the number and ran away with the phone attached to her ear ringing. With anticipation, she danced around in one spot. Finally the other end answered.

"Hello?" a man's voice answered.

"Hi! It's the woman you gave the phone number to," Star snickered, trying to act serious with a rather large grin on her face.

"Oh, hi. I thought you weren't going for days, pondering whether I was some jerk with ideas of a one night ordeal or a serious commitment," he mused.

"Guess not…. Well I was wondering when you would want to get together."

"Are you okay? You seem…cheery," he asked, concerned.

"I sound cheery on the phone. I'm all dark and mad…and sad…in person," Star said foolishly, trying desperately to sound like her friend.

"Why don't we meet at the coffee shop again? Tomorrow, we will meet there."

"Glorious! I mean…not glorious. See you then…bye!" Star said, hanging up.

"Who was that?" Raven asked Star, who was sitting at the counter.

"Another one of my…friends," Star said with a sheepish smile.

"Right. So what's for dinner?"

"Meet me at your coffee shop tomorrow," Star said. Raven gave her friend a confused and worried look.

"Why? And besides it's a weekday, you have work."

"To talk…and have coffee. We haven't done that in a while."

"We haven't even had coffee together. But sure, I'm up for the offer. And you can be there when that creepy guy tries to ask me out. So…what's for dinner?"

"Pizza?" Star asked innocently.

"Sure, sounds good. I'll call the delivery service at the restaurant."

-xXx

"Star! I'm going to be late for work if I don't leave now!" Raven called to Star.

"I'm going to be another few minutes…just go without me," Star yelled back.

"Tomorrow for coffee than?" Raven said, opening the door.

"Yeah! See you later!"

Raven closed the door behind her and walked towards the elevator. She wondered why Star was smiling all of last night. It must have been the phone call. The only thing that troubled her was that she never heard the phone rang, which mean that Star probably dialed the number. And besides, Star would have told her if she had called that guy, right?

The brisk air hustled through the city. Fall was in the air. The trees were absolutely beautiful at this time of year, the brilliant colors resembling a fire.

Raven saw the shop in view, and saw someone standing outside, with two cups in hand. As she walked closer, she saw that it was the same guy from yesterday. She attempted to brush him off, but he handed her, her coffee.

"I didn't think you would call so soon," he said, starting a conversation between the two.

"Call? Call…. I called you yesterday?" Raven said, acting dumbfounded.

"You don't remember?" he asked, confused.

"Of course I don't. Especially, when your friend calls the number for you. Listen, I'm sorry you came out here. I really just wanted to throw your number away," Raven said frankly.

"No wonder you sounded so upbeat. It wasn't even you on the phone."

"Thanks for the coffee though. Bye," she said leaving abruptly.

"No problem…," he said with a hushed voice, sad she left. Hopefully he would at least see her tomorrow, and maybe find out her name.

-xXx

"You called him! I told you, I don't want a guy. Things would get complicated. Way to complicated. How am I going to get coffee without seeing his face now. Ah, Star!" Raven cried, frustrated.

"Any guy who wants to get to know you better is worth it. This is a chance you do not want to miss! Besides not many guys want to--"

"What are you saying? Oh never mind…I know what you are going to say."

"Raven you don't let yourself open up. This man obviously sees more to you than just a serious face."

"He's annoying."

"He wants to get to know you."

"He buys me coffee."

"He's trying to win your heart."

Raven sighed. She didn't like anything about him. His apparent obsessive behavior scared her. She didn't even want to be in a relationship, never mind with a person of his stature.

"Well it doesn't matter what you think. On Friday you two are getting together. Meeting at Jump City Park."

"You called him again!"

"Of course. He likes you. That's something that should be funny to see when he gets totally rejected."

"You never cease to annoy the crap out of me, Star," Raven glared threateningly.

-xXx

A/N: A short first chapter. Please review if I should continue.