Expect The Unexpected
Chapter 1
Disclaimer: I do not own Teen Titans nor do I own DC Comics *cries*
"Dick Grayson"
Hearing the sound of his name, Richard Grayson looked up to his english teachers smiling face,"Yes?" He said nervously, already knowing exactly what his teacher was going to say.
"Congratulations on getting 100% on our latest essay assignment." The teacher looked at the rest of the class and had that look like he was about to make a clarification regarding Dick's intelligence once again."I hope you all take this as an example of what results if you actually try working on your writing skills, and not slack off. Try being like Mr. Grayson here and maybe it'll make you less stupid then you already are," He retorted in his thick english accent.
Dick looked down shamelessly, adjusting his glasses. Don't get him wrong, he's happy that he got a good grade, it's just the consequences of being a smart kid that makes his pride immediately disappear. The whole class groaned and few sent dirty looks at Dick.
"As if anyone wanted to be a loser like Dickhead," said the person who just might be the person who hates Dick Grayson a bit more than other failing and irresponsible students, Xavier Redd. The whole class laughed at this of course , and only scowled. Dick glared at Xavier. He hated him with a passion. He hated all stupid assholes like him, especially him. Throughout his high school years Xavier always enjoyed to make Dick miserable. He would take any opportunity to humiliate him, but Dick never bothered to fight back because he knew he shouldn't waste his breath on an asshole like Xavier Redd. Really, he had no idea why a person like him is so loved and popular in this school.
The bell rang and the class immediately became evacuated, leaving only Dick behind. He sighed and reached to place his books in his backpack. One of his books that were too close on the edge of his desk tipped over. "Dammit," Dick muttered as he knelt down to grab it, until he was pushed aside by someone, causing his glasses to fall off of him. "Hey what the-" he met eyes with the beautiful emerald eyes all guys get lost in including him. He immediately cringed, already expecting what's going to be said by the flawless beauty known as Kory Anders, cheer-captain and three-year-in-a-row homecoming and prom queen of Gotham High and of course none other than Xavier Redd's girlfriend.
"Eww god ,can you not get in my way next time?" the redhead said with fire in her eyes. "My day is shitty enough and the last thing I need is Nerd Grayson making me almost break my leg!" Dick grumbled as he got out of the way. "What a bitch," Dick thought as he reached for his glasses that were thrown across the floor when said bitch kicked it. As he saw her figure strut out the door, Dick grabbed his backpack and he made his way out the classroom as well. He saw his best friend, Wally West, waiting for him by his locker.
"I'm guessing by that nice little face, Xavier pissed you off again?" Wally chuckled. "What, did the teacher make your perfect score a bid deal again?" Dick glared at his friend, unamused.
"Yes Wally, he did it again. And of course Xavier didn't get away without saying anything." Dick complained. This situation always occurs except he was slightly even more pissed about his experience in English this time because of a certain redhead as well. "And I never realized Kory and Xavier were so perfect for each other until today either."
"Woah, this is new. What did the firehead do?"
"Nothing to make a big deal out of, I just really hate people like her and Xavier," Dick told him as he placed his books in his locker. Wally shrugged. After locking his locker, the two boys made their way through the hallways that lead to the cafeteria.
"Dude, Homecoming is coming soon," Wally brought up out of nowhere.
"And?"
"And? What do you mean AND? Do you know how many times I've asked Jenny to be my date?!"
Dick rolled his eyes, already expecting this from his clueless friend."You know if she's said no so many times, maybe it means, oh I don't know, she DOESN'T want to go with you!" Dick knew about Wally's advances on Jenny, but knowing not only Wally, but Jenny the stuck-up punk girl who happened to be friends with the beast known as Kory Anders, it wouldn't be possible.
"Shut up, I fight for what I want unlike you Mr. I-Let-People-Say-Shit-To-My-Face." Wally laughed as he jabbed his elbow on Dick's rib. Dick gave his famous glare, and Wally laughed. They opened the heavy doors of the cafeteria and walked in. "So is there actually someone you're planning to ask to Homecoming this time, or are you going to be that sad emo boy from the student council in the corner once again, only collecting votes and serving others fruit punch?" Dick's glare became more intensified from this being said.
"Wally I'm pretty sure being the Student Council President is more than just standing in the corner looking depressed. I'm organizing it in the first place, remember? I don't need a date to attend to and entertain, keeping me from doing my job. And plus, there is no girl in this school that I'll actually be able to tolerate enough to do all that romance shit with-"Dick was suddenly shoved to the side, cutting him off and bumping into Wally. Outraged he looked behind him, to yell at the bastard that just pushed pass him,"Hey what the hell is your problem?!" But Dick was too late because the person was already running towards the door. "Is that crying I heard?" He thought. Before the person could've made their way out, he caught a glance of red long hair. A certain red that anyone could have recognized.
"Kory? What the hell happened to her to not see where she was going once again?"
"Well I guess you spoke too soon about them being perfect for each other," Wally murmured, snapping Dick out of his thoughts. Confused, Dick looked at where Wally was facing. There in the center table, also known as the popular table, was Xavier Redd making out with Kitten Moth, the snobby blonde girl that was also on his hate list.
"Oh, that's what happened."
After Dick and Wally shook their attention away from what just occurred along with the rest of the crowd that saw the escapade, they headed over to the lunch line. "And that Wally, is an example of how much of a waste of time dating in High School is," Dick stated as-a-matter-of-factly. They grabbed their trays and placed the contents they pleased,making their way down the aisle.
"On the contrary Dick Grayson, those two people should't be set as an example of an average couple in the first place," Wally retorted, "they're the shitty kind of couples, if you know what I'm talking about, which is why they didn't last long." Dick huffed, knowing his friend always has to be the one to win. But NO this time he will win.
"Wally, although I won't disagree that they were two shitty people in a trash of a relationship, they are still teenagers with hormones and feelings and all that crap," after paying for lunch, they walked to the table in the corner that they always sat on, "which proves my point that high school relationships are a waste of time, so you shouldn't spend your time on trying to go out with Jenny and spend more time trying to raise your grades."
"What are you, my mom?"
"Incorrect, someone who feels sorry for your mom."
"You know what? I don't think this has to do with all your logic crap, I know exactly what this is, and you're just trying to not admit it."
"Oh really?" Dick was unamused, just excited to hear what kind of reason Wally came up with this time."What is it then?"
"It's not that you don't want to, It's that you CAN'T!" Wally smirked, satisfied that he knew more about his friend then he was letting on and using the perfect opportunity to set the trap."You can't get a date, because you expect no one would actually wan't to be with you to even try." Dick scoffed.
"Oh really?"
"Really"
"Have you forgotten I'm the son of Bruce Wayne."
"I don't see any girls waiting in line for you."
"So? That's because they know I'm not looking for a relationship right now."
"If anyone actually wanted to be with you, it would be because of your money."
"I know, another reason why. Hey I know I'm not exactly the coolest kid in this dumb school, but I do know I'm at least good-looking," Dick said chuckling. Yes, Dick Grayson was actually hot for a nerd with not many friends. Raven black hair with shocking deep blue eyes, well built body, he's practically a god. It really isn't because no one wanted to be his friend. Everyone wanted to be the friend of the Richard Grayson, son of the Bruce Wayne aka billionaire playboy, but knowing that that title alone was the only reason they wanted to be his friend, he didn't waste his time with anyone. So since he pushed everyone aside of course some people, being rudely rejected, would grow to hate him, and plus there was more rich hot guys in this school anyway. He knew Wally since he was little, so he had no choice but to stick with the redheaded idiot.
"Yeah, but you made it really clear in freshman year that you're an aromantic," Wally reminded with annoyance, "dude have some fun, this is your last year in high school. Everyone should have the privilege to say that they had at least one highschool sweetheart after they graduated."
"I can have fun senior year without a girl thank you very much."
"Says the person who considers doing their homework fun," Wally muttered, while grabbing his soda to take a sip, "what ,you afraid of falling love? It can't just be because of that whole waste-of-time reason."
"That's exactly why"
Wally immediately spit out his drink and started coughing, and gurgled,"WHAT?!"
"If I fall in love, my feelings will cloud my judgement and make me forget about my logic and such and turn me into a stupid emotional teenager like everyone else," Dick explained, getting more serious now," I don't have time for that. I need control. Being in a relationship makes you lose that. Do you know how many students a year drop out of school just because of getting their heart broken? I already have my priorities set in life, and until I become successful then I'll see if I can reconsider about having a relationship."
Wally blinked and just stood their for a few seconds, then started laughing. Dick glared, confused on to why the redhead found anything he just said hilarious. After calming down Wally turned to him, looking at him straight in the eye, as he place his hand on his shoulder. "Dude…bro…look at me,"Wally said, " You need to chill. You're taking this way out of proportion. I'm not asking you to marry anyone or anything. I'm just talking about a fling or something, something to distract you when responsibilities are done for the day you know? Enjoy yourself. Stop taking life seriously ,when you're still a teenager. Being a teenager is enough of an excuse to not take it seriously. You don't know, maybe a relationship can really benefit you, and take away that bad mood that you're always in. You can find someone who understands you well, and make you feel happy, because that's what you need Dick. Yeah you're smart, handsome, rich, already set for life, but did you ever stop to think if you were ever happy?"
Dick stood frozen, surprised that such wise words could've come out of his idiot friend's mouth. True words to put it at that. That made him think. Was he happy? He never was in a good mood most of the time, the only times he was was mostly when he's with Wally or when Bruce actually spends some time with him and not busy with business stuff, which was very few times. Never did he live happily everyday like he did back then. When his parents were still alive. He missed that. Wally was right. Dick did need a distraction.
After lunch, the boys said their goodbyes and headed to their separate classes. Throughout the rest of the school day Dick thought about what Wally said. His words stuck to him, and Dick really hated it that his dumb friend was the right one for once. He hated losing to others. The last bell of the day rang, and Dick couldn't be more relieved. All this thinking made his head hurt, and that's saying something, considering he's one to always want to think before anything. Grabbing his backpack he headed out. As he was stepping out of the back of the school where he parked his car, Dick noticed that the sky looked like it was about to rain. Thank god he owns a car. He made his way through the the path that went through a garden, which had the parking lot on the other side of it. He checked his phone, wondering if he had any notifications, and when he looked up he stopped. There was Kory Anders sitting on the bench beside the big water fountain that was set on the center of the garden. Her head was in her hands, as if she'd been recently crying.
"Wait, the thing with Xavier"
Of course she had been crying. Xavier cheated on her or something. Dick was't entirely sure what happened between them, but he did know that they were over. He just stood there, not entirely knowing what to do. He didn't know if he should just keep walking and ignore her, but him walking by her would most likely make her notice him and take out all her anger on him. Yeah, no he didn't want to deal with that. But how else would he get to his car. Dick sighed, and took the risk. He continued walking and passed her. He looked back to see if she noticed, and she did. She looked at him for a second before looking down again and burying her head in her hands. That was not what he expected. He thought back to how she looked at him. There was sadness in her eyes, pain. He stopped walking. God, was he really going to do this? Nope. He really didn't wan't to do this. He really, REALLY did NOT want do this. He should just pretend nothing happened and continue on with his life. Yes, that's what he should do. Yet he found himself walking towards her way anyways. Dick cursed at his worried and caring self. He sat down beside her. She didn't notice, and he heard her sniffling. His face softened. He hesitantly placed his hand on her back slowly.
"An asshole like him isn't worth to be crying for, you know," Dick said softly. Kory stilled, her sniffling stopping in the process. She slowly turned to look up at him and just stared for a moment, her face emotionless but still wet from tears.
"What the hell are you doing?!" She angrily exclaimed, as she smacked his hand off of her, angry at him for even thinking that he could actually talk to her. Dick flinched. His expression immediately went from sorrow to annoyance. He stood up, regretting wanting to comfort a bitch like Kory Anders.
"As to be expected," he grumbled while walking away. He knew it was a bad idea,but NO HE JUST HAD TO-
"What the HELL is that supposed to MEAN!?" Dick stopped. Turns out she was going to take out her anger on him after all. For the millionth time that day, he sighed. He turned to her, looking very much annoyed.
"What it means? Oh nothing, just forget I ever said anything in fact," Dick replied, hoping that she just drops it and leaves him to be. He's sure she wouldn't want to waste a breathe with him as much as he doesn't with her.
"No. If you got something to say, say it right now Grayson! I'm sure it will sound stupid coming from a person like you, who doesn't know me at all!" She said angrily, already standing up, her fist clenching.
Wally's words instantly went through Dick's mind.
"I fight for what I want unlike you Mr. I-Let-People-Say-Shit-To-My-Face"
Dick grit his teeth. "No, not this time."
He glared at Kory, she was taken aback, shock on her face from actually seeing such a cold stare aimed at her, until instantly going back to anger a second later. She waited to hear what this guy had to say.
"Listen, and listen clear. Because I'm only going to explain what it means once, which will probably not be enough for someone as dense as you. You're stupid. Crying because of a guy like Xavier Redd, have some self-respect. And if you ARE going to cry at least accept some fucking support for yourself. How else are you going to get over it? Going out with that guy, It's like you were begging to get your heart broken from the start. But of course it's to be expected from a person like you, whom I don't need to know because she's just too predictable like Xavier Redd!"
It was silent. The only thing you could've heard was the wind getting stronger signaling that it was about to rain, and rain it did. Kory stood there, not saying anything, only staring at Dick. After more moments of silence, Dick decided to just go not feeling bad about what he said at all because he knew she deserved it. He started walking away, until he heard Kory's voice.
"I'm not like him. I'm not predictable." Dick rolled his eyes.
"Sure, you aren't." He laughed mockingly.
"I'm not. You don't know me. So shut up!" Kory yelled, with tears of anger forming in her eyes," I know that I'm not, and I'll fucking prove it to you!"
"You don't owe me nothing, after all I don't know you. But go ahead and keep telling yourself that you're not like him, I'm not expecting anything different from someone who can't admit the truth to anyone not even them self.'' Dick finished. And with that he left to his car, feeling satisfied and dignified for telling off Kory Anders. He shivered, the rain pouring and getting stronger. He wondered if Kory will get home anytime soon, surely she wouldn't be dumb enough to stay with the weather like this. "No, wait. Don't even," he thought. He shouldn't be worried, Kory didn't deserve it. He drove home, thinking about the day's events. Although his thoughts were more towards the conversation that happened with Kory, than the conversation he had with Wally. "Hhm, wonder why."
Little did Dick Grayson knew that this isn't the last he'll hear from Kory Anders, because she hates losing to others just as much as him.
"Well Grayson, next time you see me, expect the unexpected."
A/N: So this is just an experiment. If it isn't obvious already, these two will be way out of character, especially our kind precious little angel, Kory. I'm really only making this because I really need practice on my writing skills, especially grammar. Failing English is a huge NO NO! So I decided I'll post whatever I do get to write and see if its good enough to entertain people I guess, even if it's one person. Plus I never read a fanfic with a tsundere starfire, and I had to make that happened. Hoping I don't lose inspiration on this TOO quick lol
- Jen
