A/N: Here's the 2nd chapter. Richard starts coming into the picture. Please review. :)))
Disclaimer: I don't own Teen Titans.
I hear the familiar ringing of my alarm clock. I can't tell you how much I hate that sound. I did not want to wake up. I wanted to lie in my bed for several more hours. Maybe days. My eyes flutter open and I groggily get out of bed. I push the off button on my clock. I walk over to my bathroom and turn the faucet in the shower. As I wait for the water to get warm, I strip from my clothes. I feel the water and step inside. The warm water droplets hitting my skin relax me. I let it soak up my hair. I wash my hair and scrub my body with soap. Once I finish, I reach over for my towel on the rack. I quickly dry my hair and body and wrap the towel around me. I walk over to my closet and decide on a white long sleeve shirt and jeans. I slip on my navy Toms. I go back to the bathroom and blow dry my hair. I brush through it and go to my kitchen. I quickly eat a granola bar and drink some water.
In the living room, I see my older sister Koma, passed out on the couch. I felt disgust every time I saw her. We used to get along. When we moved to Jump City, I was a freshman in high school and she was a senior. The boys all immediately fell in love with her and all the girls wanted to be her friend. So she instantly became popular. Me, not so much. I kept myself very isolated. Away from everyone else. I was just known as "Koma's little sister". When she became popular, she thought it would not be cool to hang around me. She completely avoided me at school. Eventually, she avoided me altogether. I am nothing to her. And now, she actually has a good job. She's the manager of a clothing store at the mall. She makes enough money to support us. But when she is not working, she's always out of the house. Partying, drinking, with boys and I cannot imagine what else she could be doing. I am more than disappointed with her. She's had sex in the house while I was here and smokes around me. The only reason I live with her, is because she is the only person who can be my guardian. Three years ago, our parents died back at the island we used to live in, Tameran. They were both brutally murdered by a man from my father's job. He hated my father so much. I have no idea why. He is completely psychotic; I wish I could have beaten him mercilessly. He told Koma and I in the court room, how lucky we were that he did not kill us. I got the goose bumps and shivers down my spine. Those words haunt me every day. I shudder with fear whenever I think about it. Koma was 18 when all of this happened, so she became my guardian. But we decided that we did not wish to live in Tameran anymore. It would give us nothing, but awful memories. We needed a fresh start, so we moved here. When my parents died, Koma and I became inseparable. She was always there for me and so much kinder. But this city has changed her. And it has definitely changed me.
I go upstairs and grab my bag and phone. I leave my house and start walking to school.
Most of the school day goes the same. I do my work and I see Vic, Rachel and Gar. We all sit at the same table at lunch, although I never really eat much. Vic's girlfriend, Karen also sits with us. They used to sit at the table filled with the jocks and cheerleaders, one of the most popular cliques in school. But once Rachel, Gar, and I became so close with Vic and Karen, they decided to sit with us. They told us they'd rather hang out with us then the jocks. Of course at first they got mocked for sitting with us. The quarterback and his cheerleader girlfriend sitting with a bunch of losers? Yeah I know. As I said before, the jocks are rude and the cheerleaders are just stupid and slutty. Vic and Karen are nothing like them
Vic is stuffing his face like usual at lunch. He always tells Gar how disgusting his tofu is and that always sparks the same dumb argument between them, while Karen and Rachel roll their eyes at them and call them idiots. Their silly fights are one of the only things that make me smile at school. The only time you will see me smile at school is whenever I'm with them.
I silently take sips from my water bottle and I can feel Karen stare at me from across the table. I already know what she's going to say.
"Kori, are you gonna eat anything?" She asks sweetly.
I love Karen, she's truly a nice girl and she has an amazing sense of humor. I think she's absolutely perfect for Vic. She's also very beautiful. Her dark brown ringlets frame her face perfectly. And her hazel eyes compliment her dark skin so perfectly. When I first met her, I was so intimidated. Vic introduced to me to her as his girlfriend about 5 months ago. I gave her a nervous smile, but she gave me a welcoming hug. She always takes Rachel and I shopping and to do other girly things. It took some getting used to for Rachel since she is nothing like that, but I know she secretly enjoys getting her nails done.
"No I ate this morning I'm okay." I give her a smile. I'm not sure if she is convinced, but she smiles and nods at me.
We finish lunch and the bell for 5th period rings. I bid my goodbyes to my friends and head for class. I zone out again, not really paying attention while I walk. I get a sick feeling at the pit of my stomach when I realize my boyfriend, Xavier is coming back to school tomorrow. He was suspended last week for getting into a fight. Which is not surprising. He's very violent and has a bad temper. Me having a boyfriend seems a little odd considering I just seem like a miserable, lonely wreck. Xavier and I started dating a few months ago. I did have a little crush on him for a while, but he's rich and popular so I did not think he would ever go for me. But I was wrong. A couple weeks into dating him, that's when I discovered his temper. If a guy looked at me the wrong way, he would want to murder them. And that's when he started to hurt me. After the first time he promised me he would not to do it anymore. So I forgave him. But his promise did not last long. I have lost all my trust and feelings for Xavier. The only reason I am still with him, is because I fear him.
My mind goes crazy just thinking about him returning tomorrow. My heart races uncontrollably. I'm scared of him. I don't know when he'll strike. His temper is so unpredictable.
My thoughts are interrupted when I crash into someone.
"Oh whoops I'm sorry." I recognize that voice.
I look up and see the face of Richard Grayson. The most popular boy in school. Heir to the fortune and business of Wayne Enterprises. Yes, he is your stereotypical rich and popular guy. Every single girl wants him and he is very arrogant. I must be the only girl in school who has no interest in him. For some reason, he is always wearing black sunglasses; I do not think I have ever seen his eyes. He is so odd. But he was one of the first people I met in Jump City. He's the one who showed me around the school, but since then he has changed into an egotistic jerk. We never speak to each other. Except the occasional "Hey can I borrow a pencil?"
"Um, no sorry it was my fault." I say hastily.
He gives me a half ass smile and walks away. Whatever.
A/N: Review please, it's going to get good. :)