Chapter 2 of Princes Don't Exist! I know the last one was rather long and was really boring, so I'll tone it down. Or not. Don't know. Lots of people were asking why Kori was a bit…well, whatever your wonderful minds see her as, maybe cold, too tough, or maybe the whole snappy "princes just don't exist" thing was nagging you. I've made Kori a tough nice girl. Let me explain, children. Eventually a few things in later chapters will tie in and everything will start making sense, so you'll just have to wait. Soray! I've always been frustrated with stories or even the episodes of Kori looking too weak and stupid, too. Being naïve doesn't mean you're stupid or weak, and people always misinterpret it, so I'd rather have a tough Kori. In this story, Nightwing and Starfire just don't exist. There are no powers, or anything. Plain old humans. Usual pairs will become existent and apparent in coming chapters and I wanted a conflict between Kori and Richard, just for fun. Besides, Richard is way cuter as a "playboy." Thanks for all the questions! I'll welcome a whole lot more. If you didn't get your question answered, feel free to tell me and I'll explain to the best of my ability. Anyways. Here's the next chapter.
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Kori turned the page of her book when it was plucked out of her hands by Gar.
"Here you are! Raven said you'd be here! Why aren't you where I told you to be?"
Kori looked up and met the eyes of Raven, then burst out," So sorry! I was just…ugh, I hate myself for speaking to you like that!"
"It's alright," Raven said. A tall African American young man with a bald head and laughing brown eyes smiled down and said," So, you're the lady who cussed out Dick. Nice to meet you, I'm Victor."
He shook her hand with his large, calloused one, using enough force to show he didn't want to break her own dainty hand, but also showed her wasn't degrading her by shaking weakly. Kori glanced over his broad shoulders and muscular chest. He's probably the same height and weight as Richard, although Victor has bigger legs than Richard. Richard's chest and arms were more defined. Plus, he seemed reall- Oh shit, was I just comparing Vic to Richard?
"Ugh, Kori," she introduced herself, then said," Listen, I'd rather not go there…"
"And Dick doesn't want you there. Listen little lady, no matter how much you complain or run away, we're just gonna do as we please. So…tough."
"That makes no sense. Besides, aren't friends supposed to support their friends?"
Vic laughed and said," True, but a friend does what they feel is best for their friend."
"So, going to a place where there's a dick I hate is going to be good for me?" Kori asked, a smile tugging onto her lips.
"Glad you understand," Vic gave her a large smile and pulled her up from her chair, picked up her stuff and began to walk away from her. Gar followed with a quick," Dude!"
"You guys are a pain in the ass, you know that?" Kori said to Raven.
"Welcome to the group," Raven said. Kori rolled her eyes.
When they entered the cafeteria, Kori was amazed. The cafeteria alone was ten times bigger than at Jump, and the kids were allowed to do what they pleased. One guy jumped over the table, running away from another who was chasing him, and someone threw a pizza across the room.
"Wow!" Kori said to Raven, raising her voice a bit over the loud hubbub of the students," At my old high school, it was like prison washed in one shade of gray!"
Raven shrugged her shoulders as they sat down on a long rectangular table. Gar was already busily playing on his DS, mumbling under his breath, Vic was laughing to another African American girl, her hair pulled up in two puffy ponytails. As Kori took her seat, her eyes glanced over Richard and the red headed bimbo on his lap. She rolled her eyes.
"Karen, this is Kori Anders," Vic introduced, "Kori, this is Karen. My girlfriend."
"Hey girl," Karen nodded," Nice to finally meet ya."
"Likewise."
"Tell me," Karen leaned in," I know this may sound weird, but, what's your deal with Richard?"
"I don't have a deal with him," Kori replied, her eyes darting back to him. She jumped and stifled a gasp when she found out he was staring directly at her.
"What?" she snapped.
"Wouldn't get too comfortable, Kori," Richard said.
"What the hell does that mean?"
Kori tried to see past the black of his glasses to meet his eyes but couldn't.
"Do you ever take those damned things off?" she snapped.
"I've heard from some beautiful ladies, such as Babs here, that I look remarkably sexy. If that's the case, why would I take them off?"
Kori gave out an exasperated sigh and he smiled saying," Oh, I get it now. You want them off because you see me as sexy."
"Just suck on your fucking buddy and shut up," Kori snapped again.
"Jealous? She's a beaut, compared to your whale body."
"Funny, weren't you hitting on me and my whale body earlier?"
"You know, beneath all that glamour and façade, you're just really desperate. But, I'm too expensive to repeat my offer to you."
"Oh, just perfect. Offer high prices for that small piece of rotting meat between your legs that you call a penis. I wouldn't even be surprised if every girl found out that you weren't the man they thought you were, and ran out on you. It would explain your lack of commitment and ability to hold onto a girl for more than one night, despite how amazing you say your kissing is."
"His kissing is amazing!" Babs defended," And he wouldn't even put his lips on you, Igor, not without knowing it might kill him."
"Somehow that one phrase just dropped your IQ to the negative numbers," Kori smirked.
"Listen, bitch," Babs stood up, "I think you'd better leave, else I might call-"
"ENOUGH!" Raven yelled, rubbing her temples in quick, small circular motions," Just shut up, all of you."
Kori looked away, embarrassed, and Babs sat back down on Richard's lap. They resumed kissing and Kori feigned a gag, which earned her a smack on the back of the head by Raven.
"Hey, Kori, are you doing anything tomorrow night?" Karen asked suddenly.
"Um, it's a school night, so no. Why?"
"We have this tradition every year where we party because the years started."
"Why?"
"To get over our misery," Vic supplied," Wanna come? It's just between us."
"Sorry," Kori apologized," But, I'd rather not."
"Hey, if that's what you want, we're still cool. But you'll be missing out."
"Ya, dude! There'll be barbeque, and video games, and one lucky person gets thrown into Vic's pool! You should come!" Gar bounced eagerly.
"We are not having any of your tofu crap, grassstain!" Vic hollered.
"Man, if anything is crap, it's the meat and that rotten smell it makes when you cook it!" Gar yelled back. Soon they were arguing about which was better, but no one seemed to care. Raven was reading, Karen was tapping away on her phone, and Richard was still macking on Babs. Kori shifted away from them and grabbed her bag, ready to leave when Karen grabbed her arm and said," Running away just isn't going to work. I'm the star of the track team, Vic's a defensive player on the football team, and Richard is the QB. Impossible to escape."
"Listen, I'd rather-"
"Let me have your number, so I can call you about the party deets tomorrow. You have a phone, right?"
Kori nodded and gave Karen her number, then said," Um, I'd better go call my dad. See how's he's faring."
Karen shrugged and Kori left, sighing miserably. She was really stuck with them. Although, it wouldn't be that bad. Raven was silent and dark, but she was just as chatty when it came to subjects she liked and looked like a great friend. Vic felt like Ryan to Kori, a big brother who acted like a five year old, but was there for you, and Karen was that pushy, bossy type of girl who was always at your side, even when you didn't need her to be. But Richard…?
What is Richard to me? I mean, he's an ass, yes. A playboy, definitely. Rude, possibly. Caring, negative. But why was Raven so serious when she talked about him? Is he really that good of a friend, despite his lack of control when it comes to women? And why did I feel attached to him?
Kori shook her head and mumbled," Hormones," before whipping out her phone and dialing her father's number.
"Hey, Kori, what's wrong?" her dad's voice came from the phone.
"Just because I'm calling doesn't mean anything's wrong, dad. Just calling to say hi. What are you doing?"
"Well, I finally got the study finished."
"When are you going to meet with your new boss?" Kori asked.
"Friday. He invited us to dinner, too."
"Oh, well, actually, do I have to go?"
"Yes. Sorry about that sweetie, but he personally wants to meet the family."
"A-and, Ryan? Have you called him?"
"Yes, but he won't answer the phone. But, let's not bother him, he's probably busy studying. It'll just be me, you, and Koma-and even she might not go."
"Ok, well I've got to ask you a question dad. I made these new friends and they want me to go to one of their hou-"
"Sure, go! Making friends is the first step, Kori. And look, sweetie, I've been thinking about what you said this morning. You're right, and I want to try and make Gotham our new home."
"Dad, no matter where we go, it'll always be home," Kori whispered as the bell rang.
"How are your classes going?" he changed the subject. Kori sighed. He always changed the subject when it got to emotional.
"Fine. I'll tell you about it later, alright?"
"Good. Now go, you don't want to be late to class on your first day."
"'K, love ya dad," Kori disconnected and stared at her wallpaper. It was picture of her whole family, when everyone was happy. She stuffed the phone in her pocket and walked to her next class, wishing her family could just pick up the pieces and move on.
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