D/C: I love the word foolish, such a fun word… This is my last disclaimer, authors notes are of course anticipated I DO NOT own Teen Titans
Dedicated to evidentspirit
Wake Up
Chapter two: Foolish
She walked out of the room; tears threatening to spill everything had hit her at that moment, all her thoughts built up from the lack of nicknames, to the love. Walking to her desk and gathering her purse she opened the door leading out. Dick had arrived to the door faster than she expected and stopped her. "Starfire" she looked away, "Star what's wrong?" he asked following her gaze with his face.
"It is nothing Dick, I am fine, really." She faded off as he tilted her chin up.
"Star, you can tell me anything, I'm your friend I would never judge you." He whispered gently looking into her eyes.
"It is nothing Dick, I am just not feeling as well as I normally do." She lied, trying to escape the gaze she was receiving through the sunglasses.
"Well then maybe you should take the rest of the day off." He reasoned realizing that something must be wrong, but not perusing it. Since when am I not Robin?
"Perhaps, but I do not wish to leave you to handle the case" She tried to sound convincing.
"No, no Star, you should go home. I'll call Raven and tell her that you're on your way." He picked up the phone and punched in Raven's number
Raven was her roommate, they had met in college. She was studying journalism, and Kori was learning psychology. It took quite some time for them to loosen up around one another. Raven was very cold and distant, and Kori was the exact opposite. As soon as they began to talk though they became very close friends.
Kori climbed into the yellow cab that was waiting outside for her. "The Acres complex." She told him as the cab sped off. The city flew by at an amazing speed, she rested her head against the glass, I suppose I was just kidding myself when I thought he could really love me.
The cab stopped in front of a large set of apartments, they reflected the sunlight, and at night the windows shown the colors of the city lights. She paid the man, walked into the glass doors, past the desk, and to the elevators.
The number six glowed on the key pad. With a lurch the elevator began to rise, she leaned against the cold metal bars sullenly. As soon as the familiar ping reached her ears as the doors opened and she walked out. Calmly she dug through her purse to find her key.
With a victorious smile she revealed a small silver key with about twenty key chains attached to it. The door swung open and she saw her room mate; Raven typing on her laptop sipping at herbal tea.
"So do you want to tell me what's wrong, or do I have to bother you about it?" she asked in a monotone. Kori opened her mouth to protest, "And don't even try to pull that bull with me, Dick may not want to carry on with the questions, but I do." Raven snapped.
Kori collapsed on the chair with a sigh; "I just over reacted to a situation." She replied.
"What was the situation?"
"Something that I should have known," Kori sad sitting up in a comfortable position. "He said that he could never fall in love with his partner." Raven blinked, "I know that you do not know the big deal, because you have Gar, but I have always thought that maybe he loved me and that he was just waiting for me to tell him first." Her tone was shaky, and tears began to fall from her eyes.
Raven looked at her blankly, "Kori you need to calm down. When Gar gets here he'll be willing to help talk you through this."
"Gar is coming?" she squeaked, Garfield Logan was not only dating Raven, but he had played the role of her older protective brother since they had known one another at the age of five. If he found out hell would rise and World War Three would ensue. "He must not know!"
"Kori, Gar finds things out anyway, it would be better if you told him. Maybe he could even talk to Dick." Raven stated soothingly.
"But I do not wish for him to speak with Robin, I wish to just allow these feelings to pass," She wailed.
Raven looked at the girl and shook her head. Before she could say anything more the doorbell buzzed like a bee. Raven stood up to retrieve it; she unlatched two locks and pulled the handle. In her doorway was her longtime boyfriend Garfield Logan.
He looked different than what was to be expected replacing any normal skin tone was a forest green fur that he had somehow developed during a forensics accident, dark green hair filled up his head in short cut, dark brown eyes rested perfectly on his face, his lips formed a comical grin, and he stood at five ten. "Hey Raye"
"Only you will ever get away with calling me that," Raven stated moving aside allowing him to enter. He took one long step in before pulling her towards him and kissing her gently on the lips.
"Kori's in the living room," Raven protested as Gar began to trail light kisses down her neck.
"Why's she home so early?" Gar asked pulling away, knowing well that Star was a diligent worker.
"She's just upset, I'm a little confused myself, and she's just been talking about…" She trailed off choosing to respect her friend's wishes and keeping the secret.
"Hello Gar," Kori's voice entered the conversation, Raven and Gar faced her. Her cheeks were clear of tears, her eyes only slightly red and a light smile decorated her lips. Gar embraced her in a tight hug.
"How are you?" he asked when he pulled away.
"I am wondrous," she replied with a false smile trying to act like she wasn't still hurt by Dick's earlier comment. Before Gar could respond she pulled him into the kitchen, "Come Gar, you must try the latest energy drink I have bought," Kori had taken to healthy foods and drinks since she had turned sixteen, and energy drinks were her latest fixation.
Dick sat at the desk across from Roy, "Mr. Harper can you think of anyone that would want to harm you?" He had his hands folded and his face locked in what Kori called his business face. This occurred often, his eyes would get narrow and determined. A frown would normally grace his lips, and his hand could usually be found running through his untamed black hair.
"Not that can think of, unless some bookies are after my head…"Roy joked. Dick's face never shifted; instead he seemed to be thinking.
"That may be it Mr. Harper." He said with a grin, "We'll have you protected until we're positive though, here." He scribbled on a piece of paper, writing two numbers and names. "That's Kori's number at the top, and mine below it, if you need anything don't hesitate to call."
"All right," Roy Harper stood up and shook Dick's hand, "thank you."
Dick nodded in return. Roy took five steps and he was out the door. Dick looked at the office phone and thought maybe I should check on Kori, she didn't seem well when she left. He picked up the receiver and expertly punched in the numbers. After the second ring he was greeted by the familiar voice of Kori.
"Hello?" Her curious voice pried, Dick could imagine where she was. He closed his eyes and saw the complexes kitchen, yellow and orange at her request; she would be twirling the phone cord, leaning against the counter and smiling into the receiver.
"Hi," He replied in a calm voice. A small grin tugged at his lips.
"Hello Dick," she answered, and Dick could hear the smile in her voice
"Just calling to check up on you, do you feel any better?" Dick felt guilty; he should have just closed up and taken her home.
"I am fine, I just felt slightly sick earlier, if you wish for me to return I shall." Kori stated through the phone he eagerness showing through.
"Don't bother Kori, Roy left; I'm going to be working from home for the rest of the night." Dick shrugged from the other line as he gathered his papers that would be needed.
"If you are sure," She replied hesitantly, Dick smiled at her way of speaking. In all his years of knowing her she had never contracted. He was sure that she was blinking innocently, and not paying attention to what she was doing. Then as he expected, "ouch,"
"What happened?" He asked calmly as he organized some more papers.
"The evil water of ramen has attacked my thumb," the red head pouted.
"Just be careful next time Kori," Dick commented reasonably keeping the phone at his ear.
"Dick, I should probably go. I shall see you tomorrow," the girl declared.
"Okay, good bye Star," he was met by the reply of the phone clicking. I wonder what's wrong with her lately.
As she hung up the phone Kori thought to herself what am I going to do about you? She glanced out into the living room to see Gar and Raven on the couch cuddling as they watched the television. She sighed with a small smile as she returned to the kitchen.
Littering the counter was excess flour from last night's dinner. The cupboards were clear and opened easily. A silver sink resided in the corner; it had no dishes unless Gar stayed over because Raven and Kori had taken to keeping their flat neat.
Kori opened their refrigerator and peered inside. Tofu bits littered the shelf, a light green hunk of lettuce rested behind the milk. That and the energy beverages were the only things that filled the fridge. With a small grumble she strolled into the living room.
"Forgive me for intruding," she apologized, "but would either of you wish for me to order a meal?"
"Sure, if you want to Kori." Raven replied facing her roommate briefly, turning away from the glowing box of entertainment as Kori had always referred to it. Gar grunted in agreement.
"All right," the girl commented opening the phone book, her slim finger traced half way down the page until it reached the correct number Leu's take out. Kori needed Chinese food at the moment. Her fingers gracefully dialed the number, a voice answered the phone, and she answered; "Yes I would like." She paused to think, "Um… a number five with chicken, a number three, some rice with tofu, and two egg rolls." The man gave her the total.
"Gar, may I perhaps borrow your automobile?" Kori asked innocently. She saw a green hand fly in the air beckoning her to go forth. She smiled and dug through his coat pockets until she reached the keys. Quickly she walked out to the garage, and to the plum colored car. She sat behind the wheel and wished that she were in her own car.
A friend of hers from college had insisted that she get some updates to the Volkswagen. She wasn't sure what Victor meant when he said updates although he assured her that they would be worth the wait. Gar's car reeked of old soy milk, and sweat.
Kori inserted the key in the ignition and turned it, and then car began to vibrate gently. She switched it into reverse, then drive, and rushed off to the restaurant. The complexes rushed by her in a flurry of colors and lights. She remembered when she had first arrived in Jump City. The streets were darker then and less welcoming. That could have been because she was scared of the city almost all her life.
When she arrived the fear hadn't left her nineteen year old mind. Up until she had stumbled across Dick in the park. He had been going for his daily run and she was talking to the geese in the pond. That caught his attention first; that was what he told her once.
"Hello," A young woman stated to the gray, black, and white geese. Her red hair cascaded down to her waistline. She was smiling innocently as she held out bits of food to them. Footsteps reached her ears; quickly she spun around to meet a pair of dark blue eyes.
"Hi," the blue eyed young man state. Shyly the girl looked up and smile. "I'm Dick Grayson. You're new to town aren't you?" he held out his hand to help her out of the ducks eye level
"I am new to town, my name is Kori Anders" She accepted his hand climbing to about two inches smaller than he. Kori dusted off her black skirt and began to walk alongside Dick.
"Do you need a tour of the town?" Dick asked suddenly. Kori's smile grew and she nodded. So the two walked though the city, Kori asking questions and Dick answering each one patiently. After about five hours of pointless wandering the sun began to set, Kori immediately froze in awe to gaze at the giant glowing ball.
"It is beautiful." Kori whispered hypnotized by the radiant ball of light.
"Sure is," Dick commented. Although neither of the two realized it he meant this in more than one was, no matter how much he did not want to admit it.
Kori walked into the apartment complex with a bag of Chinese food in her hand. She was glad for an excuse to leave Raven and Gar alone. If she couldn't be happy she could at least assist Raven with her happiness.
With ease she opened the door and entered. Raven and Gar were sitting at the table listening intently to another voice. As Kori entered the kitchen she saw who the voice belonged to, and used every bit of her strength and control to hold the bag in her hands. "Dick; what are you doing here?"
End Chapter two
A/N: Oh my God! I am so excited for the reviews. I was really beaming every time I read them
Flying Star (tltsi): Yeah the title was such a problem for me, I had two chapters done and really needed one title. So I listened to some music and read through lyrics and found the best one. Don't worry his time will come, although not before Star gets hurt again.
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All Right dudes and dudettes, I'm trying to live up to my six page chapters. In chapter three I'm a little less than half way done. Today I'm going up to a lake and I shall not return until Saturday, hopefully I can find my phone and check reviews from there but I won't be able to update
Next Chapter: Kori feels schizophrenic and mean talks with Dick (I think)