Chapter 4:

Rachel's POV:

I stood outside the door of the living room. I had no idea how I was going to approach Richard. After last night, he'll probably never speak to me again. I didn't even sleep with him last night. I was too ashamed.

I poked my head through the doorway and looked around. Victor was cooking, what smelled like bacon, on the stove. Garfield was on his laptop, most likely playing some game. Richard was at the table reading the paper and drinking, what I assume was, coffee.

I sat next to Garfield on the couch, my eyes on Richard the whole time. He flipped through his paper, taunting me with his presence.

Richard didn't tell the others about last night.

Actually I'm not 100% sure he knows what happened last night.

My stomach growled loud enough for only Garfield to hear. I blushed but muttered

"Gar go get me some food"

"Why don you get it?"

"Just get it!" I hissed.

Garfield shrugged, got up and went to make me a plate.

I continued to stare at Richard, hoping he didn't turn around.

"I already gave you a plate!"

I turned to see Garfield and Victor fighting over a plate.

"It's not for me!" Garfield said tugging.

"Then whose it for?!"

"Rachel!"

I froze as everyone stared at me.

Usually I would hide the shock that was written on my face, but I was so dumbfounded at what that idiot did that I just sat there with my mouth open.

I looked toward Richard and our eyes met.

What I saw in them hurt. It felt like a stab to the heart as his eyes pierced through me,as if I wasn't even there. His eyes showed anger, betrayal, but most of all, disappointment.

He turned back to his paper and mumbled a "Good Morning". What "Good Morning" really ment was

" Are you glad you broke my heart, lost my trust, and ruined my pride for you?"

"Well why didn't she get the plate herself?!"

"Man, shut up, I think something's going on"

"Why? Is she crying?"

No matter how hard I tried not to, I always came back to the same conclusion: I was wrong, I screwed up, and worst of all, I lost the trust of my brother.

"I think she is crying"

Tears were spilling down my cheeks. My face felt hot and my vision went blurry.

Richard turned around and saw my tears. But he didn't come to comfort me.

"I'm not crying! You guys are so annoying!" I jumped up from the couch and ran for my room, slamming the door behind me. I flopped on my bed, and did something I hardly ever do.

I cried.

Richards POV:

"I'll be back!"

I walked down the street toward the city. First I'll go to the mall to get some new clothes, then I'll go to the book store, then the bakery.

As I walked down the street I saw dozens of couples. There fingers were laced and they had smiles on there faces.

I sighed as I passed them. 'Rachel isn't the only one who hasn't dated in a while'

Ever since Bruce started going on these 'round the world investigations', ive had to find ways to take care of Rachel by myself.

He left us the mansion and a weeks worth of food. At he time I was only 14 and Rachel was 13.

When the food ran out I had to get a part time job as a waitor at one of the local restaraunts. I had to learn how to cook, clean, and pay bills. On top of that I had to take care of two other lazy teenagers. I never had time for girls or a social life.

Even though I hardly spoke to anyone everyone seemed to admire me. I didn't know if it was because of my looks or my smarts. I smirked as I walked down the street making girls that walked by giggle. Garfield says its because of my 'cool demeanor'

After finishing my shopping, and picking up 10 books(all manga's) I went toward the bakery.

Because of my tough guy exterior the guys didn't think I liked anything sweet. Coffee's fine, but I wouldn't mind a chocolate maltte every now and again.

I went into the bakery and sat at my usual seat, in the back corner. Because of Grafields 'announcment' our first day of school, I couldn't let anyone see me eat sweets.

Flashback:

"There, now stop bugging me"

I handed Garfield his permission smip for his books.

"Thanks Rich! I owe you big time"

We walked down the halls getting awed looks from students and teachers.

"Dude it's like we're super stars!"

Grafield flexed for some a group of girls that blushed and giggled. "Remember we're just a couple of new kids, no one needs to know who we really are"I said underneath my breath.

"Why do we need to go to school anyway!?" Victor flailed his arms out and knocked over someones books

"Sorry dude!" he called called after the guy runnig down the hall

"One, so we can get some education"

"But I'm 19! I dont need to go to high school again!"

"You can always get a job" Rachel pointed out waving at a group of boys that were looking at her.

I glared at them making them look the other way. Vic fell silent. "Um, excuse me"

We turned to find an ivory haird girl fiddling with a little box.

"Well, I was wondering if um, you'd want to eat lunch with me and some friends?"

"Sure!"

"I want food!"

"Fine by me"

"Oh, sorry, I was asking him"

She pointed at me making me blush.

"Um"

I felt uncomfortable, people were staring to look at me.

"Please! You can even have some cookies"

She handed me the little box.

"I made them myself"

I opened the box to find the cuttest cookies I've ever seen.

My mouth was open and watering. I contained my composure and was about to take a bite out of the delicious cookie when out of nowhere-

"What are you doing?!"

Garfield snatched the cookie out of my hand and stuffed it down his throat. My mouth dropped as he forcefully gulped down the cookie. "What are you-"

"You know you have diabetes!"

Everyone gasped.

Victor stifled a laugh and Racehl just shook her head.

"Dont worry Rich, I know how you dont like sweets" he whispered "Such a blessed creature!To eat someones nicley offered sweets, even if it means ending his life!"

Victor completley burst out laughing.

Rachel had walked off with some girls.

"Oh my gosh!"

"He's so sweet!"

"The ideal gentlemen"

"So please, let my friend live on! From this day on: No sweets for Richard Grayson"

Everyone cheered and started smothering me.

It was the most embarassing day of my life.

End Flashback

"Your chocolate maltte, sir"

"Thank you"

I sat there eating/sipping my chocolate dessert.

I started thinking about Rachel.

There are only two things that could have happened last night. Either, she got in a fight...or she was raped.

i banged my fist on the table, making people stare. I clamed down and continued thinking.

I bet it was that Jake Caholle. I never liked that guy.

I sighed, what I'm really upset about, is the fact that Rachel betrayed me. She lied, she went when i told her not to,Rachel thinks that I'm being unfair, but I'm just trying to protect her.

Since the day our parents were buried, I swore to always take care of Rachel.

There was a time when both of us were happy, when Bruce was around. When he left, so did me and Rachels relationship.

I paid for my maltte and headed home.

I wish there was someone who could help me.

I walked down a quiet street, the street lights just turning on. Somone who could understand Rachel, and help her, and possibly me.

"Kori wake up!" Please wake up!"

I stopped when I heard someone. I walked down the street and around the corner to find a guy with a girl in his arm.

Her skin was pale and her hair unkept. Even though she looked awful...she looked beautiful.

"Pleas help me!" The guy had a hat half on his forhead. His eyes were blood shot and his hair kept falling into his eyes like mine does "She's sick and I dont know what to do"

"What happened? How did she get sick?"

He was about to tell me but bit his tongue to stop himslef.

"I cant! He'll kill us if he finds out I told you!"

"You have to trust me!" I urged.

"Why should i trust you?! I dont even know who you are!"

I took out my communicator and said my favorite line;

"I'm Robin, of the Teen Titans"

And for the odest reason, he picked up the girl, and ran away.

I was stunned, usually people are happy to see me.

I soon recovered from my shock and ran after him, hoping the girl didnt get any worse.