Chapter 8
A Promise Fulfilled
The following morning Raven and Garfield sat down on the edge of the roof of the tower.
Gar smiled at her, "Told you I wouldn't leave you."
Her cheeks were tinted red and she gave him a small shy smile.
"I bet he was sure scared when you yelled at him for me."
Raven's blush darkened, "Yeah, well he sure does know how to ruin the moment."
"Yeah," he laughed. "What were you gonna tell me anyway?"
"Um, no-nothing….important." She looked away.
"Oh come on. I've known you for too long to not know when you lie." He joked.
"Well," she looked out to the ocean. "It's just that…when I was," she paused. "It really helps to know you'll always be there. It means a lot to me."
The green teen blushed, "We look out for each other." He turned to her and grinned, "Together forever, right?"
Rae returned the gesture and gave him a hug, "Now and always."
"What would you say if I told you I loved you," he grinned at Raven's red face.
"Y-you do?" She asked shyly, biting her lower lip and her face pink.
"I have for a long time. I just didn't have the courage until Star told me you felt the same."
Raven punched him playfully, smiling, "Trust her not to keep a secret." She stared into his emerald colored eyes, "I love you Garfield."
"I love you too Raven." He flashed her a toothy grin, "Now and always."
"Together forever," she pressed her lips against his.
THE END!
