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The time is flying by so fast, I don't know whether to be happy I'm almost out of this hellhole or sad that this will pull me and my besties apart (distance wise) for the next 4 years.
Any who, we have finally reached December and I still haven't got the courage to speak to Dick. Who knows? Maybe this Christmas I'll get a stocking full of gumption by the time I return. In the mean time we were holding class parties and watching movies as we spent the last few hours eating away before we were let out on break.
The bell rang and as I am approaching my locker to clear out for break I see Dick coming from down the hall. He looked so adorable with that black pea coat and his traditional shades. But suddenly that dream state crashed and burned when Barbara Gordon tried to pull a fast one.
"Hey Dickie, how's about you give one here?" she directed at her lips as she revealed a mistletoe over their heads.
"Thanks Babs, but I'll pass. I'm sure your guy won't be merry seeing me follow this tradition. Have a nice break." And with that he continued down the hall and an angry red head stayed behind insulted by the rejection.
I tried to not laugh, but unfortunately she caught the sound of my muffled giggle.
"What the hell you laughing at Andrews? I don't see you having any better chances than myself anyhow. So I'd wipe that smile off," she barked.
"You know what Barbara, it's already cold enough outside without you opening your mouth. So why don't you warm up and join the rest of us merry people?" What a Bitch.
She just scoffed and began to walk away. And then came Rachel and Gar.
"Another run in with the ice queen?" asked Gar.
"I'm just glad I get a vacation from HER, even if it's a few weeks," I said. And we all walked into the snowy entrance of the school.
Christmas and new years flew by pretty quickly. And to be honest it was probably the best we've had in a long time since….well since we were a whole family.
This year I got new material so I can create my works of art. Oh just an FYI, I like to design and make my clothes. From time to time I'll buy something from the thrift shop, but 95% of the time I'm mixing and matching and sewing to my hearts content. Of course, not everyone appreciates originality.
I gave Uncle Galfore mittens I made especially for him. The poor guy is pretty big in both height and in width, and his hands happen to be the same. So I had to custom make it. My sister as usual was nowhere to be seen. I still managed to make her a scarf, just for those nights she goes out. She always treats me as though I've ruined her life, but it still doesn't mean I should let her freeze. I wish I wasn't this way but that's the way it is. Kind kori, always the sweetheart. HA! More like lets take advantage of her hospitality, she wouldn't know the difference.
Any who, it is now around the second week of the New Year and I had one more week before classes started. Though most of my classmates we're still recuperating from their holidays, I was working overtime tonight with Rachel at the bookstore.
"So, Merrick is out of the picture, did I tell you?" said Rachel.
"No miss Rachel you didn't. What happened this time?"
"Idiot was becoming too clingy," she said bluntly.
That's Rachel for you. Never the one to get emotionally attached, but she has her reasons. After she told me about her 'incident' with Malcolm, she made me promise I would not coerce her nor advise her in any way or form about relationships.
"What a shame….you guys would have looked cute in the Prom pictures," I laughed. That subject has been irritating her more as of late due to the fact it is in 4 more months. She's not sure if she should go.
"I know, how about you go with Gar?"
She starred at me for what felt like an eternity. I was starting to get creeped out.
"Don't even joke like that," she said firmly.
"I wasn't joking," and for once I meant what I said. I knew Gar would appreciate it. I've been more observant of my two best friends over the last year, and it's very clear that they obviously have some chemistry in a weird way.
"Hey kori," called Aaron, our manager, "customer up front needs assistance."
"Right on it chief," I gave him the two-finger salute and walked to the front desk. My heart just about failed. There standing at the desk was Dick Grayson.
'Shit, what do I say?' I thought.
"Um, hi can I help you?" I said with a small tremble in my voice. 'Great question dumbass, you're customer service and he's in line for it.'
He chuckled," uh yeah actually I was just given a gift card for Christmas and was wondering if you might give me some suggestions?" Oh my gosh.
"Well what do you prefer…something classic, something more sci-fi…"
"Just anything that won't put me into a coma," he laughed his beautiful laugh.
"Hehe yeah…" I am such a queen of dweebs.
"Well my favorites are 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald which has to do with the flapper girl era and romance. Then there is 'Water for Elephants' by Sara Gruen, which is about an old man reminiscing his younger days in the circus. Also…"
"I'll take them," he answered immediately.
'Wow, that was easy,' I thought. "Ok then that will be $22.50." He handed me a black, shiny Visa Card. 'Damn, my fingers feel too filthy to touch this.' I tried to keep up a small smile. Then HE showed up…
"Hey Dickhead are you coming or what?" The wonderful Mr. Roy had to just ruin my moment. All he did was glare at me and awaited Dick's answer.
"Hey bro, I'll be there in a sec alright," he said calmly.
"Yeah man, whatever. I'll see ya Thursday at my place instead. Later." And out he went.
"Sorry about that, he's just being his usual douchebag self," he said to me.
"Oh I don't doubt that," I said, and instantly regretted it. Dick's eyes turned a bit wide.
"Oh my gosh I am so sorry. I just thought out loud and it…oh man, sorry dick," I said with a crimson face. Mentally I was giving myself a major face palm.
Surprisingly he started laughing, "Don't worry about it, you're entitled to your opinion. And to be honest he's been getting on my nerves more and more."
"Then why do you still associate with him?" Another stupid question, uh…this day was going to be long.
"You know what, I've never really put much thought about it. I guess at first I liked the idea of partying all the time, and well, you know he's the one that throws them really."
I just smiled and handed him his purchases. "Happy readings," I said with the best smile I could put forth.
"You know Korina, you're very easy to talk to," he took the bag and began to walk away. Just as he reached the door, dick turned back to face me and said, "Maybe we could grab coffee sometime. Just think about it, and I'll see ya Monday." Then he was gone.
" So….." Rachel said with a smirk on her face, " that was interesting. What did he want?"
"Yeah I…uh…"
"Nice one Andrews…" and she disappeared just as she came.
A/N: Hey everyone, thanks so much for adding my story as a favorite and for tuning in. I currently just started University as a Junior, so I am not sure how much time I will have to update, but just bear with me and I'll do my best to have it ready to go. Any suggestions to flavor the story would be cool and taken into consideration. Also Thank you to MISS GEEK and McKnight 2.0 for the reviews, it is very inspiring to have eager readers so I will do what I can to not disappoint. I hope you all like Chapter 2. Pleasant Readings!
