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Chapter 7
Reminder : Remember this story is no longer in only Kori Point Of View!
Kori's Pov
It's Monday morning, and I'm feeling good, real good. This weekend was really eventful, but now I know that my life here in Jump City is going to be more and more eventful. I'm going to walk with Richard to school now, it felt good that we were friends.
I jumped out of bed and opened the curtains, and found Richard already awake in his room. I waved to him and he saw me, waving back.
Richard's Pov
I see Kori through my window, smiling as always. I would never get tired of that smile of hers. It was like those things you could never replace. I waved back at her. A new day at school, and for once I was looking forward to it. Ever since last week, I been feeling a lot better about things, more optimistic and happy. It was because of her. Kori...
I went up to my window and opened it, she did the same. "Good Morning, Kori." "Good morning my prince!" she greeted with her emerald eyes shimmering in the sun. I tried not to show it, but I loved it when she called me that. It reminded me of how close and how much she knew about me. My mother called me that, and now she calls me that. "Would you stop calling me that, it's embarrassing..." I always said that to her, but no matter how many times I say it, she never really stops calling me that.
"You better hurry up! I want to get to school on time." I shouted. "If you won't wait for me just go ahead and skate your way there. I don't mind walking by myself." "Hmm... by yourself? You'll probably get run over or get kidnap my some sick-minded guy!" I chuckled. "If you care so much about me, then I'll hurry up!" "Who said I care about you?" I laughed at her being sarcastic. "Haha, very funny Richard."
Kori's Pov
"I'll be right back, I'll take a quick shower!" I shouted through the window. I ran into the washroom and quickly came out 15 minutes later. I looked through my window, shit, he probably left me! I looked through my closet, what to wear what to wear. I took some light faded jeans and black t-shirt that said 'Don't even think about it'. I quickly put my hair up in a high ponytail leaving some strands of hair framing my face. I put my red Chuck Taylors on and headed out the door. Darn, I forgot to lock my door again.
"Hurry up! You're so slow!" "I'm coming!" I shouted at him. I ran up to catch up with him. "What time is it?" I said panting. "It's alright, we're pretty early actually." "What?! I woke up and rushed and now you're telling me that we're early!" I hit him on the head and walked faster leaving him behind me. "Hey... Wait... who said you could hit me?" He caught up with me. "What? You want me to hit you again." Raising my hand pretending to get ready to hit him. "Have mercy!" He said sarcastically. I ran from him heading to my favourite spot.
I ran to the park which wasn't far, and went to the big oak tree. I set down my backpack and started climbing the tree. "Hey, don't you dare climb that tree!" Richard was already at the bottom of the tree. I managed to get on the branch without slipping. "See, I don't need hel— ahh!" I fell backwards from the tree... I spoke too soon.
Richard's Pov
Damn! Not again. I quickly ran underneath the tree to catch her once again. Déjà vu... She is such a klutz sometimes! I caught her bridal style, with a frown on her face. "What?" I asked her. "The stupid tree hates me! This is exactly what happened when I went to meet him..." her voice turned soft and it sounded like she mumbled it. "What? I didn't understand the last part." " Oh never mind. Richard, what would I do without you?" She said sounding so hopeless. "You would be in the hospital. And I would have to explain to the world how clumsy you are." I laughed, she didn't seem to be amused by it though.
I picked up her bag up, and continued walking with her in my arms. "Richard, what are you doing?" she asked looking at me confused. "Sorry princess, you didn't say you wanted to go down." I was playing with her again. I liked playing with her like that, she would get irritated, she was funny when she was mad. "Richard, put me down, I'm not a princess. You always try to be funny at the wrong time." She said as she pouted like a little girl. Another trait that I loved about her, when she pouts. You can't help but think she 's an innocent little girl.
"Come on Kori, if you don' t hurry up, we'll be late." I started running away from her. "Hey, this better not be a joke!" "It isn't we really got to go!" We started running to school and soon the school came into view. We met with our new friends, Rachael, Terra and Gar. I first met them when we went to the party on Saturday, that was an eventful night. Kori getting stalked by this drunk dude, Rachael getting drunk and me falling asleep in the car.
"Hey guys did you hear? Miss Popular is back!" Gar announced. Great, Miss Popular known as Katrina Moth aka Kitten was back. The most annoying blonde in the world. Whenever she talked it was too preppy and so fake sounding. "Who's Miss Popular?" Kori said confused, she had no idea what we were talking about. "Her name is Katrina Moth, but she prefers Kitten." Terra replied in a disgusted voice. All five us were walking through the halls, as Kitten walked up to the bulletin board and squealed.
Kori's Pov
I had a feeling that I wouldn't like her. She was the exact description of annoying and preppy. Her high-pitched voice gave pain to my ears. I saw her walk up to the bulletin board. "Ohhhh! I'm so auditioning for vocals! I am the best afterall!" she squealed. She took a big pen and wrote Kitten with a heart on her 'i' on the whole page leaving little space for others. I didn't know what I was thinking, or what made me do it, but I went to the sheet and signed my name. She gave me a death glare, as I smiled at her.
"So you're the new girl. Just so you know, I don't have time to waste with amateurs. I hope to see you there at the auditions, If you dare. I'm the best of the best, and nothing you can do can change that." Our faces were in a staring contest. "We'll see about that, Cat!" I laughed. "It's Kitten! Get it right next time. I watching out for you." She said pointing at me.
"Kori, are you sure you want to go through with this?" Rachael said in her regular monotone voice. "Kori! What are you getting yourself into?" Terra said concerned. "I just did it, I didn't even think. What am I going to do." I was so worried. I didn't want to imagine the audition. I looked at the sheet, a week from now, I have enough time.
That's all I could think about... The audition. It was torturing me. I don't even know whether or not I sing good. I mean I love singing I guess, but I never sang in front of people. I always sang in the shower, but never in front of people. I could feel the sweat falling down my forehead.
"Pssst... Kori... hello? Kori?" I turned to Terra. "Listen Kori, I need to know if you're really up to this, Rachael and I will help you." "I want to do this, I really do, but what if I suck at singing? Will I sing in front of a lot of people? I 'm so nervous!" I was burning up. The day was slow and that really put me in a bad mood.
As soon as the day ended, I was relieved. I totally forgot about Richard.
Rachael's Pov
Poor Kori. She'll be humiliated if she doesn't sing well. I decided to help her. After all she's one of my really good friends, when no one would ever hang out with me. I need to pay her back also because this Saturday. I don't remember a lot but I remember one thing. I hated Victor Stone... my ex best-friend...
(Author Note : Dear Readers, I have different opinion of couples, exception of Kori and Richard. I like Terra and Garfield together, and if you anything to say about that, just keep it to yourself plz! It would be greatly appreciated. I respect other authors opinion but if you're going to start bragging about one couple and start complaining about how I should write my stories, Don't bother. And one more thing, I like to pair Victor and Rachael together... I'm sorry if that disappoints you. But the main thing here is Kori and Richard. So I hope you don't mind... Thanks again! Sorry for any inconvenience!)
I only went to that party for one reason, it was my best friend's birthday party. I guess we're not that tight anymore but hey it's nice to talk to each sometimes. But now, I hate him more than ever.
We arrived at Vic's party on time. And of course, it was the usual house party, full of people, either drunk or on drugs. I didn't mind though, everyone knew not to mess with me, for I was the emo, the outcast. But I guess it was better that way though.
Once I entered his house, it was full. You had to squeeze in just to get from one place to another. I needed to talk to him or even greet him 'Happy Birthday'. I found him alright upstairs in his room with his friends, making out with their girlfriends. Vic was a nice guy, just with the wrong crowd. He didn't do any bad things or anything like that. Everyone knew that if you messed with Vic, you definitely going to pay. Although his friends didn't approve of me, he didn't care.
Unfortunately, when I had arrived at his party, he was already half drunk with his beer. I wanted to talk in private with him and not in front of his friends, so I took him the room next door. He was a little drunk but very conscious of his surroundings. We sat down on the bed in the room and started talking about how we were doing and reminiscing about the old times.
"So, how's Karen, Vic?" I said in a sad tone. I secretly liked Vic. I mean we were best friends and he always defended me. My mom and his mom were really close friends you could say. They both met at a single moms meeting and so we knew each other when we were pretty young. Our dads left both our moms, so we share the same problems.
"She's okay, I guess... She's been cranky a lot lately. Hanging out with the girls a lot." He said in a normal tone. "Happy Birthday Vic." I hugged him tight, as he returned it too. I felt so small compared to him, but it was cool, he was like my protector. He stood up for me, when we were just kids. It was hard to believe that he was still defending me for all these years.
"Thanks Rachel..." he said. We broke apart slightly, leaving our faces pretty close together. For once, I felt like I was falling, as I stared at his eyes. I knew it was wrong of me to like him, especially because he had a girlfriend. But, I couldn't help myself. I was always watching Karen and Vic from afar, always trying to imagine me and him, instead of him and her.
It hurt... a lot. Just remembering when they first confessed to each other. I saw it all, but I didn't say anything. I just pretended that I was okay with it, but as soon as they hooked up, he stopped hanging out with me. So I was alone. I was never the quiet depressing type of person before.
I was normal for once. I use to be really girly and a happy child. But once I was left alone, I had nothing to be happy about. My best friend ditched me. Or so I thought... My mom and his mom met up over the summer, so we got in touch again.
I was so confused with my emotions, I couldn't concentrate. I didn't know if it was him or me, but the next thing I knew we were kissing. It was a soft kiss, it wasn't passionate, but it felt good. I felt a spark and I hoped he felt it too. He didn't brake away so fast. It felt longer than expected, as I put my hands on his face, deepening the kiss. He slowly broke this kiss as his eyes opened slowly. He turned away from me and left the room without saying anything.
That's when I totally lost it. In that moment, I thought everything was perfect but I was wrong. I felt a wave of guilt, anger and confusion wash over me. I felt guilty that we kissed and he was already with someone. I felt angry because I knew I wanted to be with him, more than just a friend, but those chances were slim. He was slightly drunk, so he could end up not liking me the way I like him. And lastly, confusion, because he kiss me back, and I felt it. I couldn't take it, it was unbearable, knowing that what we did then and there was just a mistake, because of a little alcohol.
It was unbearable, unrequited love... I went down the stairs and took any drink and drowned myself in self pity. I knew it was wrong to introduce myself to this strong addiction but it would stop the pain of heartache. Then everything, my surroundings and my thoughts disappeared. It was all his fault...
Or mine...
I stared at him, talking to his friends, happy. Like the kiss we had this weekend meant nothing. Of course it meant nothing.
But now I have to pay attention to Kori's dilemma. It would probably take Victor off my mind, and right now that's all I needed. "Hey Terra, meet me outside after class..." I whispered. Terra nodded and soon the bell rang and that's when we started talking about Kori's audition. "We need to help her..." "I agree with you Rach... I mean Kori, whatever she was thinking we need to get her out of this." "Terra, wait, what if Kori wants to do this? We can't just erase her name off the board, she'll obviously will notice. We should ask her first, and if she really wants this, we should help her otherwise." "I'll ask her then." She said running over to Kori.
Kori, do you know what you're getting yourself into?
Kori's Pov
"Kori, wait up!" I turned around, Richard ran up to me. "Why didn't you wait for me?" "I was distracted, I'm sorry, Richard. Besides, you took long..." "Hey, I was trying to help out this new student. Give me a break." He sighed. I continued walking, not aware of my surroundings. My mind, was messed up... I couldn't think straight. I stepped onto the road...Whoosh!
Richard's Pov
What's wrong with Kori today? She's not thinking straight, first she signed up for vocals without thinking, she totally forgets about me and... Shit! Kori wasn't even paying attention! She stepped onto the road and a car was coming in fast. I acted quickly and took her hand and pulled her towards me. It was all slow-motion from taking her hand, her pulling her away and now her in my chest, safe from harm. The car honked at us.
Kori looked at me with a blank expression. "Would you watch where you going! Why are you being so stupid?! Do you want to get yourself killed? Huh?! If it wasn't for me, you would be in the hospital!" I yelled at her. But my anger diminished, disappeared... Her face was frightened, more frightened then I've ever seen. She pushed away from me and speed-walked across the street. She's mad at me now...
Kori's Pov
I didn't need a lecture especially from Richard. I was having a bad day, and it was true, I'm real stupid. I nearly got run over by car! What's up with me lately? It's just a bad day that's all... But Richard really pissed me off! But he protected me like he always does, I owe him, big time... But right now I can't think about anything but me singing at the audition.
I stopped. Richard means more to me than a stupid audition. I need to apologize, for acting so weird today. I turned around and Richard was walking towards me. "Kori, I'm sorry that I yelled at you it's jus—" Before he finish I hugged him, all nice and warm. "I'm sorry..." I mumbled in his chest. He started massaging my head. "Me too..." I don't know how long we stayed in that position but I loved every moment of it.
We broke apart and then I stood on my tippy-toes and poked him on the nose. "You really care about me, don't you, Richard?" I said in a cute voice. "No, I don't." he said sarcastically. I kissed him on his forehead, having trouble reaching it. "I think God gave me a guardian angel in human form!" I smiled. He didn't say anything but I could see a little blush on his cheek.
"And you say I'm corny!" He yelled tickling me. "Hey! Stop that! I'll run away!" "If I'm going to be your guardian angel, make my life easy! Be aware of your surroundings, you klutz!" I laughed.
"So, how's your new friend? The new student?" I asked looking at him. "Her name's Barbara. She's real nice." "That's nice..." I said as my voice saddened. "She's the red head in Gym. Did you see her?" "I don't know, I don't think I did." "Anyway, she's a black belt in karate, like me! We should start sparring together, but I know I'll definitely beat her though..." he kept going on and on and on. I didn't want to hear anymore.
I didn't like how he was talking about this Barbra girl, and how they had so much in common. I didn't help but feel a little jealous... okay I'm really jealous. But, I know I'm over reacting a little bit about this situation.
I kept saying, 'yeah's and oh's' to Richard's statements when I wasn't really listening. Then he stopped. "Why did you stop?" I asked him. "I know you're not listening... This singing thing, it's really getting to you isn't it?" I lied, "Yes. I don't know I guess I just feel nervous. Please don't worry about me, it's nothing really." I really didn't want him to worry about me.
It's so warm today... I better open the window, let the breeze in. I collapsed on my bed thinking about something other than the audition and most importantly Richard... I thought about him a lot... Just like my past crushes. But in the end, it never worked or I stopped liking that guy. Right now, I didn't want to stop crushing on him, but sooner or later, he'll be just a regular guy, a regular guy friend.
I haven't spoken to Nightwing in a long time, well I mean since Friday. It seemed very long to me, and I haven't heard from my conscience in awhile too. Strange. But now, all I want to do is listen to soothing music or even sing for fun. I went and plugged my ipod into the speakers. Searching for a good song... Oh this is a good one...
I know we've been friends forever,
But now I'm feeling something totally new.
And after all this time, I've opened up my eyes.
Now I see, you were always with me...
Could it be
You and I, never imagined
Could be suddenly falling for you
Could it be
You were right here beside me
And I never knew
Could it be that it's true that it's you
Its kinda funny,
you were always near
but who would ever thought we'd end up here
and everytime I need you youve been there for me
now its clear Ive been waiting for you
Could it be
You and I, never imagined
Could be suddenly falling for you
Could it be
You were right here beside me
And I never knew
Could it be that it's true that it's you
cause today is the start of the rest of our lives
I can see it in your eyes
and its real/and its true
Its just me and you
could it be that its you
Could it be
You and I, never imagined
Could be suddenly falling for you
Could it be
You were right here beside me
And I never knew
Could it be that it's true that it's you
The song ended and then I wondered that if Richard and I were together, like an item, would we say together forever or just break up along with our friendship. I don't think I was strong enough to take the chance of losing him not only as a boyfriend but as friend as well. I mean, once we've broken up, we either hate each other for life or just move on and just passing each other in the halls. Everyone always said that it's weird if you're friends with your ex, because once he has a girlfriend, you'll be just a friend, even if you still had feelings for him.
Gar's Pov
Life been a pain lately, I mean I know I'm not the smartest guy in the world but is it me or is my class just to hard for me? If only Mom and Dad were here, I mean they're not really my mom and dad but my foster parents. My parents died while we lived I Africa, so then I got my foster parents who just got married. They've been best friends and they finally tied the knot. They're on their honeymoon now, so I'm all by myself.
At least I have friends now... Richard, Kori, Rachael and Terra...Terra... She's my best friend actually. Me and her sit together in biology, the only subject that I really like and love learning. My parents were into biology, and animal life, and I guess it's genetic. Me and Terra have a lot in common and that makes us the best of friends. She's the daring one, and I'm the funny one.
Sometimes, she makes me do the most stupid things, but I don't care, She laughs at me all the time and I like that. I make her laugh so hard she's crying. I love it when I do that, I really do have talent. But I doubt she'd have feelings for me though and I guess you could say that I'm not ready to have a girlfriend when I have a best friend who's a girl.
Now, everyone's getting use to the increase of homework as the year goes on. Everyone's trying out for stuff and I still as slow as a turtle, don't know when's what. I mean I know track & field is somewhere in the spring or summer, but I want to join other sports. I mean I'm not tall enough to play basketball or buff to play football, but it's worth a try. I guess you could say I'm a runner.
But now things are really heating up, with Kori auditioning against Kitten and the fact that out of everyone, Rachael got drunk over the weekend. Unfortunately, Rach is not really the talking type. I really don't know her a lot, but she's a friend of mine so I should care.
And with the situation of Kori, I heard she wanted to go through this! I don't know if she's really good or not, but what worries me the most is that she's competing with Kitten. Kitten is like the most popular in the school and that could intimidate Kori, big time. I sure hope that Kori knows what's she doing... I mean we all worry about her.
(AUTHOR NOTE: THIS IS NOT A STARFIRE AND BEASTBOY FANFIC OR A BEASTBOY AND RAVEN FANFIC SORRY!)
I also noticed lately that she's been real close to Richard, I mean he's pretty nice once you get to know him a lot better. I don't know if I'm just imaginging things but I think she likes him, and I mean a lot. I know I'm just judging by the way she acts but, it does seem that way. And maybe I'm wrong but I think Richard likes her too. I guess they could look good together, but I never really into that couple stuff. Oh boy! If I told Terra she would probably play matchmaker.
The phone rang, "Hello?" "Gar, it me Terra..." "Oh hey! What's up?" "Nothing really, you want to hang out or something?" "You want to invite the others?" "Ummm... how about just you and me?" I liked the sound of that... Opps... being perverted again... Shake it off, Gar! "Uhh, okay... Where do you want to meet?" "There's a new place with bubble teas, and you know how I like bubble teas!" "Oh yeah, I know the place, I 'll probably bee there in 15, sounds good?" "Yeah, okay see ya! Bye!" I hung up the phone.
I got tapped on the shoulder and turned around, "Sorry I'm late, Gar." "It's okay, so you want anything, my treat." "Are you sure?" "It's alright, Terra. It's my treat." "I 'll just get a jumbo sized taro milk tea with tapioca then." "Okay." I ordered the same for the both of us. Me and her loved bubble teas, it's something we share in common.
"Is it me, or are you getting taller?" she asked examining me. "Maybe, it's just you." I replied. "No, it can't be just me. Only one word explains this odd, sudden growth. People like to call it puberty!" she said laughing at me. "Shut up Terra! Good thing this puberty is coming now, because I don't think you're growing anymore. And soon I'll be taller than you, missy!" I laughed at her, as she crossed her arms around her chest.
We found an empty table. "So, what's up?" I asked. "Nothing much. But it's pretty much Kory I'm concerned about. Like it's on my mind so much that that's all I could talk about. It's repetitive! But I know Kori could do it." "You shouldn't worry about her, I know I'm kind of unsure about her too, but it'll work out."
"So you care about Kori, Gar?" She looked at me strangely, and I knew what she meant. "No, I mean that like that, she's my friend. Jeez, Terra what's your problem?" I replied surprised. She didn't say anything but turned away, with a frown. I used my hand to turn her face toward me, "Terra, Are you okay?". She placed her hand on mine. Then I noticed how skinny she was. "Terra, are you eating? Or Are you just working out too much?" I asked concerned about her. "No, it's just I 've been active lately." She replied in a small voice.
Terra's Pov
Gar, please don't worry about me. I hate when you were about me. It's true that I lost some weight but it's not what you think. My family and I, never really got along. You see my dad and mom were perfect together, until dad died out of cancer. My mom became an alcoholic, and no matter how I tried, she wouldn't stop. Then, she met a man, the perfect guy, but not my father. I guess you could say, my mom and him had a family together, along with me. Since I was her first child she didn't pay attention, since she has young ones. I felt ignored and felt like she hated me.
Me living with her reminded her about dad, and she hated that. Sometimes she pretends that my step-dad was her first husband, but when she sees me she remembers it all. To me, I think she's mad that my dad left her by herself with me, and she's taking it out on me. I didn't feel at home, at all for that matter. So, I moved out of the house. My dad had given me some money for school and stuff in his will. So, I used that to buy an apartment and things.
Of course, they tried finding me, but I told them to back off. Mom kept sending money for awhile until now. I'm a little short of money now, since I'm living all by myself. I decided to get a job, that's right after school. I was thinking of working with my aunt, who isn't blood related to me. Diana Troy. She's the famous wedding planner. I wanted to be a wedding planner just like her. But with school lately, I don't know if I can work. So now, I'm not eating a lot, just to save money.
"Gar, please don't worry about me. It's nothing really, I'm not dieting or going anorexic." "Don't say 'don't worry', 'cause you're my best friend and I have a right to worry about you. Just right now, you're looking kind of scary thin like Nicole Richie..." I laughed at the last comment. "You know you sound as if you're my boyfriend or something." He blushed slightly, Gar, do you have feelings for me?
"Terra, you know it's nothing like that. I don't like you that way." My heart suddenly felt disappointed in a way. He turned away with a serious expression on his face. Then I saw him... my ex-boyfriend, my on and off boyfriend. I had to hear his voice, maybe even hug him. I stood up and walked up to him.
Gar's Pov
All of a sudden, Terra stood up from her chair and walked to a guy in a booth in the corner. He stood up when he saw her and they hugged as they broke apart she kissed him. I walked out of the place, disgusted and most of all hurt. Who the hell was that guy! I could feel myself on the edge of anger, one step and I would— "Gar! Wait up!" I could feel her touch my shoulder, but I continues to walk away from her.
"Gar, wait up I said!" I stopped and turned around. "Who the hell was that guy?!" I yelled without thinking. "He's a really close friend." "Really? Because it looked like you were dating him, I think you should go back and have a make-out session!"
"What the hell is your problem Garfield! Okay, he's like an on and off boyfriend but don't just go ranting on about it! You got some serious issues Gar!" "I really don't want to talk about this right now..." I turned and continued walking.
Terra's Pov
"Are you jealous?!" I asked. He turned around and walked towards me and stood only inches away from my face. " And if I am jealous, what are you going to do about that?" his voice was angry, the most angry I've ever heard from him. I felt uncomfortable in this position, like I couldn't breathe. He stared at me, his eyes were deep green piercing through me.
He turned around and just left. I couldn't move from my spot, I just saw him leave, his body getting smaller and smaller. My eyes watered, why am I crying? I turned back inside the shop and saw him leaving with a girl. My boyfriend and I never really lasted, but I stayed friends with him. And sometimes I feel like we're still boyfriend and girlfriend and that's why I kissed him.
But he was also my first, first love, first kiss... I slept with him once. I feel ashamed now, for sleeping with him, so I promised myself that I wouldn't sleep with anyone until I'm married. He has left me scarred and hurt, but somehow I 'm still infatuated with him. I know it's wrong...
And now Gar's mad at me, he's jealous. He loves me. I feared of this day. The day where my best friend loved me more than a friend. I was scared not because I didn't like him, but the fact that I haven't moved from my past relationship. It was to fast, for me. I didn't want to hurt him at all, but I couldn't love someone when my feelings were toward someone else.
I wanted to love someone else for once. But it's hard to fall out of love then to fall in love. I wanted to love Garfield... But I was incapable of doing it. Even we kissed or were boyfriend and girlfriend, I wouldn't feel the spark and sooner or later he'll notice it too. Not only will I get hurt but he will too.
I know he couldn't wait long for me, but that was the only thing he could do now. Just wait until my past is behind, wait for the right moment. Wait till I can love again...
Until next time!
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