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Kori's POV

I wake up on the floor of Bee's room and slowly open my emerald eyes to stare at the ceiling in the morning light. Last night I had so much fun. I've never had friends who were girls, my only friend having been Richard, so all of this girl stuff was new to me.

We did the painting of each other's nails, secret telling, and I learned a lot about my new friends. The only subject that did not come up was Richard thankfully. I did end up telling them about my parents and how I live with my Uncle. However, instead of making fun of me, they comforted me. They truly are amazing.

Sitting up, I see that Jenny is the only one awake. Quickly glancing at my phone, I see that it's 10:00. 10 o'clock! Normally I rise with the sun, but not today. After all, we did stay up until five am.

"Psst! Hey Kor" Jenny whispers from across the room. I look over at her and see that she is motioning for me to come over. Nodding my head at her, I silently get up and tip toe around a sleeping Rachel. When I reach Jenny's sleeping bag, I sit on top of it facing her.

"Yes Jenn?" I ask quietly.

She smiles at me and says "How did you sleep?"

"Quite well, and you?" I reply.

"Oh I slept great, until Wally texted me and woke me up" Jenny said rolling her eyes.

I giggle and reply "I would really like to meet him." Last night I found out that Bee and Jenny have boyfriends, Victor and Wally. They are actually all friends and I wish to meet them.

"Who, Wally? He's not that great, I don't know why I love him" she said winking at me. We both giggle and hear someone stirring behind us. Turning around, we see Karen sit up in her bed and rub her eyes sleepily looking over at us.

"Hello Bee" I said waving at her. Karen smiles and waves, getting up she stretches and walks over to sit by us. Forming a circle, we all smile and say hello.

"How'd you sleep?" Jenny asked Karen.

"Pretty good, how 'bout y'all?" Karen questioned, looking at both of us.

"I slept good" Jenny said.

"Me as well friend Bee" I respond smiling at her.

Karen returns my smile and says "You know Kor, I really like your accent . It's adorable!"

Jenny smiles and nods her head saying "Definitely, that coupled with your gorgeous looks, we can get you a boyfriend in no time!"

Blushing, I respond shyly "Oh... um thank you, but I do not want a boyfriend." Truly, once I got my braces off and I began to grow, I got plenty of offers for a boyfriend. However, they were always guys who had made fun of me in the past and I couldn't anyway, I felt like I would be cheating on Richard. I cannot explain it, but I felt like if I gave my devotion to another, I would be betraying Richard. I have never been able to figure out why, and it does not matter anyway, he obviously does not feel them same.

"Why not?!" Karen asked.

"Yeah! Come on Kori, at least just one date?" Jenny added, pleading.

Not wanting to disappoint my new friends I said "Alright, I will do the thinking about it..."

"What are you going to think about?" someone grumbled behind me. I turned around and found Rachel sitting up from her sleeping bag and raising a questioning eyebrow at me.

"Greetings Rachel! Did you sleep well?" I ask excitedly. Right now, Rachel is probably my best friend.

Getting up and sitting down beside me in our make shift circle, Rachel looks at me and says "Yeah I slept fine until you all woke me up." Then she looks at the other girls and questions with a raised eyebrow "Now what are you guys trying to talk her into?"

They both smile guiltily as Karen says "We're just tryin to convince Kori here to go out on a date."

"Hm, it depends on who with" Rachel mutters as she nods her head.

Jenny smiles and says "Well we haven't figured that part out yet."

Rachel shakes her head and replies "Kori just moved here! How about you let her go to school in two days and give her time to pick someone she likes?"

Karen huffs at Rachel and turns to me asking "Well, what do you think Kor?"

I laugh at them and say "You all are sweet, but I agree with Rachel."

"Fine" Karen and Jenny sigh, rolling their eyes and then giggling. We all laugh and continue to talk about things.

All of a sudden Karen gasps, causing us all to ask "What?!"

"I just gotta idea girls, we should go to the mall!" Karen squeals.

Jenny and I clap our hands and smile screaming "Yes!"

Groaning, Rachel says "I hate the mall."

"Come on Rachel!" Jenny whines.

Huffing, Karen exclaims "Yeah Rachel, don't be such a party pooper! Kori just moved here and needs to see the mall! She needs to go shopping!"

Smiling, I give Rachel the puppy dog eyes and beg "Pleeeeeaaaaaase Rachel?!"

Rachel sighs and says exasperated "Alright, fine!"

"Glorious!" I squeal and hug her. Rachel just shakes her head as she tries to remove herself from my hug.


After all of us got dressed and piled into Karen's yellow buggie, we drove to the mall. Arriving, I observe that the mall is a huge brown structure with many windows and appearing to have three floors. It is the largest mall I have ever seen, and as we park in the parking lot, I cannot contain my squeal.

All of my new friends laugh at me and shake their heads while smiling, even Rachel. We all unbuckle ourselves and get out of the car, standing on the side of the car facing the mall, looking at it.

"So Kori, ready to go in?" Karen asks me as she looks over at me and smiles.

Smiling and nodding my head I say "Yes I am, let's go!" Karen and Jenny giggle at me while a small smile graces Rachel's lips. We all walk side by side into the mall's automatic doors, and I stare wide eyes at the inside of the building.

I was right, it does indeed have three levels. The first is a food court, while the other two floors have various shops lining the walkways. Also the ceiling is made of glass, allowing the sunlight to flood the vast space. It is truly glorious.

"You like?" Jenny asks me, standing in front of me and spreading her arms out to gesture to the mall.

"Yes it is so, so..." I trail off trying to find the right word.

"Glorious?" Rachel drones.

Beaming, I squeal "Yes!"

"Alright then, let's go girls!" Karen exclaims grabbing my hand and dragging me along, the other girls following behind. Walking over to the escalator, we ride up to the second floor and begin walking down the path.

Leading the way, Karen says "I know the perfect place!" Karen walks up to the front of a store and I look at the name.

"Funky and Fab?" I read questionably.

"Ooh, good choice Bee!" Jenny says walking to stand beside me and Karen.

Rachel sighs and walks up to us saying sarcastically "Woohoo, that's just amazing."

Karen frowns at Rachel and says "Yes, it is Rachel." Then turning to me she says "Don't listen to her Kor, you'll love this place. Trust me!"

Nodding my head I smile at Karen and Jenny saying "Alright."

"Come oooonn!" Jenny and Karen whine as they grab me and pull me inside the store. Rachel follows us, mumbling to herself. We walk inside the store and I am assaulted with various bright colors.

Everywhere I look there is rack upon rack of clothing. The walls a bright pink with black carpeting and bright lighting, just add to all the color. I see they have everything here. From formal wear to beach wear, they have it all.

"Is it glorious?" Karen asks me as she gestures to the store. Dumbly I nod my head as Karen and Jenny giggle. "Let's go get you some new clothes!" Karen says as she locks arms with me and Jenny does the same with my other arm. Giggling, we walk to the tops and begin to look through them.

"Why did I agree to this?" Rachel mumbles as she trails behind.


After about two hours in "Funky and Fab" we all exit the store with multiple bags, even Rachel. Karen bought 6 tops, one skirt, two pairs of shorts, and a pair of shoes. Jenny got a couple of shirts and pairs of pants while Rachel bought a hoodie, two shirts, and a pair of shoes. As for me, I bought 5 tops, 3 pairs of shorts and skirts, and 2 pairs of shoes.

"Well I don't know 'bout y'all, but I say that was a pretty successful shopping trip! Wouldn't you agree ladies?" Karen asks as we make our to the down escelator. All of us nod our heads and Rachel says something, but I do not hear it, for I see him.

There he is, Richard Grayson, walking through the mall with a girl on his arm. My blood boils when I see this, but honestly I am not surprised. Even from here I can tell be is handsome, making my heart flutter. They walk to a restaurant in the mall and I begin to panic when he looks up to where I am. I do not think he sees me though as he nudges the red head inside, then I let out a breath I did not know I was holding and look at my friends. They are all staring at me with questioning looks as we reach the escalator.

"What?" I ask them as we all step onto the escalator.

Rachel says slowly "Nothing, we just asked you if you were excited to start senior year."

I nod my head and smile saying "Oh, um yes... Yes I am."

"Are you ok?" Jenny asks me, concerned.

"Yes, I just have the headache. I believe I need to lie down" I lie.

Karen nods and says "Alright let's get you home then gurl." We walk out of the mall and get into Bee's car. They talk but I remain silent the whole way to my house. My house is on the way to Bee's, and Rachel told me she aould bring by my clothes I left at Bee's by later. Nodding my head I get out of the car and say goodbye to my new friends.

After talking to my K'norfka and telling him that I need to lie down, I walk up to my room and shut the door, throwing my shopping bags on the floor. Flopping onto my back on the bed I cover my face with my hands and think about what's really bothering me, Richard.

I did not think seeing him would bring back so many memories and emotions, but it did. Maybe on some level I still like Richard? Of course I do! After all he was my first and only crush. Even my only friend until recently, but he is different now. I am so confused, but I know one thing for sure.

I have to avoid him at all costs.


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Coming Up: What was Richard doing at the mall?