Ha, I knew you guys would enjoy this story. I thought it was horrible, but I guess you guys really liked it. So I thank all of my reviewers for their kind words.
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As Richard parked his car at his very large Gotham City penthouse apartment, he was still debating on whether to tell Kori.
If he told her, she'd get a little angry- no, she'd go ballistic. But if he didn't, he knew he wasn't being completely honest with her, and he knew that that was not right. So as he walked into the elevator, he decided that he would tell her, but just try not to make a big deal about it. Like that would happen.
He walked in and saw Kori standing over a small over stirring whatever was for dinner. He walked up to her and gave her a kiss on the cheek.
"Hey, beautiful," he said into her ear.
"Richard, stop that," she said playfully. As Richard went to hang up his jacket, he said, "What's for dinner? It smells good."
"It's pasta, and it smell because I burned the garlic, so our house is going to smell like it for weeks," she said, waving the wooden spoon at him.
Kori still hadn't managed to become the experienced chef, but Richard had to admit that she had gotten better. Pasta was a step up from the disgusting Puddings she had once made and shoved down the throat of Beast Boy.
As they sat down to eat, Kori asked, "So, how was your day at work?"
Richard cleared his throat, preparing himself to tell her. "Well, I got a new secretary. My old one was- I forget what happened to her, but she's gone," Richard said, trying to search his mind.
"Oh, that's great. What's her name? What's she like?" Kori said, picking up her glass of white wine. Kori was older than Richard, so she was able to drink alcohol while he drank soda.
"It's Raven," Richard muttered, trying not to make eye contact with her. Kori began to choke.
"Raven? As in our Raven?" she asked disbelievingly. Richard nodded solemnly. Kori took a deep breath. "Well, that's nice," she said in a sour voice.
"Kori, honey, calm down. It's not like we're going to be spending every hour of every day together. She's only a temporary until I manage to find a new secretary," Richard explained.
Kori nodded. "I guess you're right. So, what happened to her after? What does she look like?" Kori asked, trying to find out a little more about her.
"Well, she told me that after we broke up, she returned to Azerath for a year. She got her emotions under control. Then, she came back and decided she wanted to live a normal life, so she went to a two-year college, and has been working as a temporary for about a year now. How does she look? Um…" Richard said uncomfortably.
"She's pretty, isn't she?" Kori said sadly.
"Not half as pretty as you," Richard said, trying to sound convincing, although unfortunately he knew he was lying.
Kori's face lit up. "Richard you are so sweet. How did I get so lucky to have you as my future husband?" she said.
"No, for it is I who am lucky," he said. Kori blushed. And Richard knew he was in love.
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Raven sat on her small lumpy green couch. The wonders of being a single woman working at a temporaries office.
Her small TV was on the blink again, so she turned it off as she finished the small container of rice from the Chinese place down the street. When she finished, she laid back on the couch.
"This is impossible. I'm working for my former leader, and ex-boyfriend. I don't know if this will work," she said softly to herself.
The worse part was when she saw him again, she got the feeling that she did when she was sixteen; that fluttery feeling, where you feel like you're weightless, but you stomach feels like lead. And Raven knew it was nervousness.
I'm being so silly. He's engaged, and I don't love him anymore. We broke up…well, he dumped me for her, but still, it was for the best. I'm not falling for him. I was just a little surprised to see him. She was having a lot of trouble reassuring herself. Richard still was her friend. But it was just so hard.
After a few minutes of lying there, she got up and tried to focus her attention on something else. But after nothing worked, she decided to do something she hadn't done in a while; meditate.
She got into her familiar lotus positioning, and soon the relaxing feeling overcame her. When she felt a lot better, she stopped. But she still felt like she needed to talk to someone.
So, she determined to call the one person she knew she could trust. She picked up the phone, took a deep breath, and dialed the phone number. A cheer woman's voice answered. "Hello?"
"Terra? It's Raven,' Raven said shakily.
"Raven? Is everything okay? We haven't heard from you in so long," the bubbly young woman chirped.
Raven smiled. "Everything's fine. How everything going to between you and Gar? I'm sorry I wasn't there. I was at home," she admitted sadly.
"That's fine. No biggie. Everything's great between us. Especially…we're expecting!" Terra shrieked.
"Wow, how far along are you?" Raven asked.
"I think it's about four months, because it's starting to show," Terra said.
"That's wonderful. You two will make wonderful parents. I was wondering, is Gar there?" she asked.
"Oh, yeah. I think he was starting to worry. I'll get him. … GAR!" she shouted so loud that Raven had to hold the phone away from her ear.
A few moments later, a somewhat deep yet recognizable voice answered. "Hello?"
"Gar?" Raven asked.
"Rae, how are you?" he asked. Raven could tell he was smiling.
"Oh, okay. I have to say though I've been better," she said, wishing she hadn't right after.
"Why? What's wrong?" he questioned concerned.
"Well, you know Richard is the head of a huge company, and he's most likely going to need a secretary. I guess it was pure coincidence that I was the only temporary at the office who didn't have a job when his current on was put on bed rest," she admitted.
There was silence for a minute. "So you're working for him, huh?" gar asked.
"Yep. But the worst thing is who has turned into. He's…he's a snob. He's rude, he can't remember anyone's name because they're "not important enough", he makes fun of his clerk, and he's conceited. He's not Robin," Raven said, referring to the past Boy Wonder.
"I see what you mean. But why'd you really call me?" he asked.
Raven winced knowing he'd bring it up. "What- what do you mean?" she asked.
"Rae, I know you. You wouldn't call anyone unless you were dying or if you were suffering from major emotional illness, which concerning you is the same," he said with a small chuckle.
"Shut up," she said playfully.
"You're still head over heels," Gar told her.
"What? No I'm not," Raven said defensively.
"Rae, its okay if you are. It's normal," he said.
"I-I don't know. I got that… "feeling", but not all the way. Besides he is engaged," Raven admitted.
Gar sighed. "You do know what you have to do either way, don't you?"
"Yep," Raven said.
"You can't go in there and rip apart their engagement, especially if he doesn't feel the same about you. You've got to let it go," he told her.
"I know. I want to so badly. I don't want to love him anymore, but it won't leave me alone," Raven said, her voice beginning to quiver.
"It'll be okay, you'll see. Besides, if he's as bad as you say, you'll probably be fired in a week," gar laughed.
Raven let out a small giggle as she wiped the few tears that had made tracks down her cheeks. "Gee, thanks for your confidence."
"You know what I mean," Gar said.
After they talked for a little longer, Raven said goodbye after she promised she'd call him soon. Raven took a deep breath, trying to hold it in, but she failed miserably. She soon fond herself with her face shoved against a pillow as she was overcome with sobs.
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Well, okay. Concerning some issues
1.) Gar is not in love with her, and they weren't flirting. They are good friends.
2.) Raven found herself still somewhat in love with Richard, while he wasn't sure of his feelings.
3.) He does love Kori.
Now, to thank all of my reviewers. (By the way, I got 18! That's the most I've ever gotten in one chapter!)
Enkaiame Katana- thanks. I'll try to write it well
Alena-chan- wow, I'm really flattered. I love your stories.
Raven Ariana- okay, I understand. Don't we all rush at some points in life?
The Komodo Dragon Phoenix- thanks. I update quickly, and thanks for the favorites thingy.
Shadowheart13- thanks for the encouraging words.
Hafewolfdemon- thank you. RobxRae supporters should start a cult
Snipe-Master-Hex- hey, you got your wish! Here's more!
Moon Goddess of the Sun- I think I always condescend on myself. Anyways, thanks.
Angle of Music- wow, thanks. I really really like reviews. (ha)
Darkmagic21- wow, more favorites things!
Otakualways- I can always count on you for reviews. Thanks
Midnight Lies- I like those stories too, especially RaeRob ones. And no, they won't fall for each other in three days…it'll be two! Just kidding. I hate stories that move so quickly.
Black Malva- I think this is the first review I've ever gotten concerning grammar, but thanks!
Serenity77- don't we all love Richard? (sighs at dreamy picture) the blue eyes, the black long hair. sigh why can't there be men actually like that?
DarkWindingRose- was that soon enough? I hate waiting two months for a chapter.
Tecna- with it being far from wicked, is that good or bad?
Zerath- don't worry, it will become RobRae, just wait and see.
Delirium24- is it interesting in a good way or in a weird way?
THANKS! - shopaholic11692