Living It Up

Disclaimer: I don't own the Teen Titans.

Chapter two: Kori's Secret

Kori let out a small gasp. "This is beautiful, Gar!" She spun around in the midst of the long grass and abundant life forms. "You have so many animals! Birds, dogs, cats, tigers, lions, everything!" Kori went around trying to pet everything. "It's so awesome! I can't believe it!"

"I thought you'd like it." Kori ran to Gar and gave him a big hug.

Behind them, Raven rolled her eyes. She sighed silently and looked away.

Kori looked at Gar. "You're the best Gar!"

"I'm so glad I met you." Gar led Raven and Kori into his house.

"Make yourselves at home."

Kori walked upstairs to look at Gar's room. She wandered through the halls and looked at the doors. They all had names on them. She stopped at the door marked 'Garfield.' She slowly opened the door.

"Wait!" Gar ran up the stairs and slammed the door closed. "Sorry, Kor, but, my room's kind of messy." Gar blushed.

"What do I care? Now, move aside." Kori pushed Gar away and opened the door.

When she walked in she stepped on a sock. She shook her foot and the sock came right off. Gar walked in behind her and was biting his nails. "Sorry about the mess."

"Gar, I don't care how messy your room is, but," Kori looked over at the bed which was covered with dirty bedspreads. "I'm out of here." Kori walked out of the room with Gar at her heels.

"There's a reason this door is closed." Gar closed it again. "Do not enter!"

Kori walked past Gar and down the stairs. "You worry too much, Gar."

Raven scoffed. "Gar, worrying too much? What a laugh!"

Kori walked over to where Raven was sitting on the couch. "So, I heard you like me." Kori smiled widely.

"Who told you such a lie?" Raven looked away from her.

"Why, Gar of course." Kori clasped her hands in front of her innocently.

"Beast boy? I understand now."

"Beast boy? You mean Gar?"

"Uh, yeah. That's what I call him."

"Hmmm… Beast boy, eh?" Kori thought back to the picture Gar was doodling in class. A picture of a raven and an all animal animal. A raven and a beast. A raven and a beast boy! "Things are so clear now."

"What?" Raven turned to look at her.

"Nothing." Kori looked away and found Gar.

"Hey, Gar."

"Hey, Kor."

"I think I figured you out." Kori smiled.

Gar looked at her. "What are you talking about?" Gar scrunched his face up in confusion.

"The doodling in class. Raven, Beast boy." Kori wiggled her eyebrows.

"Oh! You heard about the name." Gar made a face.

"Maybe." Kori laughed. "But if you don't want her to know, I won't tell her."

"Want who to know what?" Raven had come into the kitchen to get a glass of water. "What are you two talking about?" Raven looked from Kori to Gar.

Kori looked at Gar who was looking at her. She made a silly face for a second then turned to Raven. "Nothing, Rae."

"Please don't call me that."

"But, Rae!" Kori whined.

"Please." Raven closed her eyes and squeezed the bridge of her nose.

"Ok Raven." Kori laughed.

Gar laughed too. He looked at Raven and a sad look crossed his features. It left as soon as it had come. Kori stared at Gar until he looked at her. "Gar," she whispered.

"Kor," he whispered back.

Raven looked at the two. They seemed to be in their own little world, gazing into each other's eyes. Raven scowled silently then turned to leave.

Kori looked at the clock on Gar's microwave. "DAMMIT!" Kori closed her eyes and breathed slowly.

"What?" Gar yelled. "What's the matter, Kor?"

Kori looked close to tears. "I'm so late. My sister's gonna kill me!" Kori ran into the living room and grabbed her stuff.

Gar followed her and headed her off at the door. He put his hands on her shoulders and forced her to stop. "Kor, what's the matter."

"Didn't you hear me? I'm freakin' late! My sister's gonna kill me." Kori looked really scared.

"Is there something you would like to share with us?" Raven asked unemotionally.

"It's just… my sister… I… after school, I… uh…" Kori looked around the room frantically.

"Kori! Snap out of it!" Gar slapped her lightly on the face.

Kori looked at him. "Sorry, but I really have to go." Kori pushed past Gar and opened the door. "I might see you both tomorrow." She shut the door behind her, and Raven and Gar watched her run down the driveway.

"What did she mean by might?" Gar looked at Raven, total fear evident in his eyes.

"I don't know." Raven watched as Kori sprinted down the next street." I don't know…"