Chapter 1

Rated for future sexual chapters, use of alcohol, and foul language.

I began writing this story when I was 15. I am now 18, a full-time student in college. I sadly am not much of a fan of teen titans anymore but it still has a place in my heart, especially bbrae haha. The other night I was just thinking about my past and how much I miss my younger self. I pulled up my old fanfictions and cringed at how bad they are haha. I really wanted to finish them then but never had the time, I still don't really have the time. But I believe I am a much better writer than what I was before. Anyway before this gets too sappy. I want to continue writing this story that never really took off in the first place, but I couldn't bare my terrible writing from when I was 15. I have decided to just rewrite the story completely. I promise I will update it as soon as I can and actually finish it. Thanks if you read this! Now on with the story!

Looking at the empty pink room, with pieces of tape on the wall and dust bunnies littering the floor really made me realize what today was. In the middle of the sad empty room was Kori, struggling to carry a huge box labeled as "cosmetics". I chuckled to myself and before I could step forward to help, Richard swooped in to save the day.

He caught the box right before it fell to the ground, I hadn't even realized it was even falling. Typical of Richard, always saving the day at the last moment.

"Oh thank you boyfriend Richard! If it was not for you all my perfumes and lotions would've surely shattered!" Kori beamed at her boyfriend and gave him an immense hug.

"K-Kori, you're squishing me!" He wheezed out, almost losing grip of the heavy box.

"Oh!" Kori gasped and moved away quickly. "I am sorry, sometimes I forget how fragile you Americans are." Richard gave her a skeptical look and was right about to speak when I interrupted him.

"Actually Kori it's just Richard who is the fragile American." I chuckled and shot him a look to his expense. He frowned and rolled his lightning blue eyes. He walked out of the room to put the box in the moving truck downstairs. Kori giggled to herself and we both walked to the living room.

"I am going to miss living here greatly Raven." She sighed. "Don't give me the wrong, I am ecstatic to live with Richard, but I will miss living with you." I gave her a small smile and reassured her, "Don't worry I'll be okay, and you can visit whenever you want." Her mouth broke into a grin and I braced myself for one of her iconic bone crushing hugs.

"Oh thank you, Raven, I will visit whenever possible!" She enthused. Her arms tightened around mine and I was struggling to breathe.

"K- Kori" I managed to utter out.

"Oops!" She let go and laughed, "Looks like Richard is not the only fragile American here." She smirked. I rolled my eyes and smiled.

I heard the familiar sound of Richard's footstep drawing closer, he opened the door to speak. "It's time to go Kor." Kori looked at her boyfriend lovingly then back to me with a frown. Her eyebrows knitted up and her eyes were getting watery.

"My heart is filled with such sorrow." Her head bent down. Richard went to his girlfriend's side and rubbed her back affectionately.

"Don't be sad Kori, It's not like we're moving far away or anything, We'll still be in the same city." He spoke softly to her. Kori's head perked up and her eyes were filled with joy again.

"You are the right!" She jumped. She looked at me and said, "Well I supposed this is the goodbye Raven, but not forever! I'll visit every day!" I forced a smile.

"Great…"

Richard laughed at my expense this time and nudged Kori out of the door. She ran out to the moving truck downstairs, excited to start a new chapter in her life.

"Honestly she'll probably come back tomorrow saying she missed you." He stated once she left the room.

"Oh, I know." I rubbed my hand above my eyebrows. We softly laughed together.

"How are you though?" He inquired. He crossed his arms and gave me that look he always gives me when he knows something is wrong but wants me to tell him. His eyebrows raised yet his eyes squinted. How did he always know?

"As annoying as she is…" I drawled, "I'm going to miss her. I've never been on my own you know?"

"What are you going to do?"

"Probably read out in the living room instead of being huddled up in my room all the time." I joked. He looked amused.

"You know what I mean. What are you going to do about the rent? My offer still stands, I can lend you a bit of money until you find a way to support yourself." I appreciated Richards help but I was way too prideful to take it. He's helped me countless times in the past, I can't ask for more.

"No no. I know I'll be okay. I was planning on taking more shifts at the coffee shop, or even getting a second job. Besides if all else fails I'll just threaten the landlord." He chuckled. He ran his hands through his inky black hair and sighed.

"Why not get a roommate?" He brought this idea up before and he knows how I feel about meeting new people. My eyes glowered at him.

"I told you I don't like new people. What if they're messy and don't know how to flush a toilet?" I argued.

"You gave Kori a chance, and now she's your best friend. You have to give others a chance too." He articulated. I sighed. He was good.

"Even if I wanted a roommate I don't even know where I'd start." I rubbed my temples. I've heard countless craigslist horror stories, I was not about to be in one.

"That's where I can help." Richard smiled. I looked up quizzically at him. "I have a buddy. His parents cut him off financially and he has nowhere to go. He's been crashing on Vic's couch but you know how tiny his apartment is. He's really desperate for a place." My expression changed from wonderment to sarcasm in an instant.

"Oh, Richard. What is your obsession with helping every lost lamb you see in the street." I quipped.

"He's not a lost lamb I've known him for a while." He crossed his arms again and rolled his eyes. I did the same.

"Who is he?" I inquired.

"Just a friend of mine. Trust me I know you'll… um… tolerate him?" He hesitantly said.

I raised my brow. No way was I taking in some guy I don't even know.

"I'd rather not be an orphanage." I sneered. Richard gave me an annoyed look.

"Okay, I was just trying to help." He started to walk out the door, "Good luck or whatever." He had irritation in his voice.

"Oh I will," I said with a huff and shut the door behind him. "What a dick."

The next morning I was huddled up on my couch reading silently and taking the occasional sip of my coffee. Hey, I wasn't lying about going out into the open for once. I heard a knock at my front door and shot a look at it. My eyebrows knitted together. Who could that be? I wasn't expecting someone today. A smile grew on my face, It's probably Kori coming back to say she missed me. I got up from my spot on my couch. I fixed my slightly disheveled hair so I can look at least a bit presentable. I fixed the end of my pajama shirt down to not expose myself. I walked to the door. They knocked again. Wow, Kori is being persistent.

I opened the front door but was surprised to not see Kori standing there with a huge smile, instead it was a man on the other side. He was tall, maybe about 6'2. His skin was fair and had the faintest amount of freckles on his cheeks. His hair was blonde, styled yet messy. He had a boyish smile on his face, the corners of his lips guiding my eyes up to his. He had the greenest eyes I have ever seen. I was mesmerized by the pools of color. Sure Kori had green eyes but not anything like his. They were beautiful. He opened his mouth to speak.

"Hey, I'm Garfield."

Sorry this chapter is so short! It's to build suspense haha.