12:55 P.M. Clark's Spaceship
I walked out of the bedroom where Kori was staying. I cant even think. I just kissed her.. She's not just any other girl. I actually really like her. There is just something between that I cant explain.
"Hey!"
I turn around and see a mad looking Kori.
"What?" I ask, a bit scared.
"What the hell was that? You kiss me then walk out? How amazing and dramatic of you."
"I'm sorry. I didn't know what to say, like 'how was it?' or 'did you like it?'. I don't even know if you did like it and I really like you and I'm kind of embarrassed because of the kiss."
Just then the ship rocked really hard from turbulence.
"What was that?" Kori asked really worriedly.
"I have no idea." I ran to the front of the ship with Kori right behind me.
"Hal, what's going on?"
"It's fighter jets. Looks like they think we're some kind of threat. Please sit down and buckle up, we need to get out of this solar system before we get blown up."
I sit in the seat next to Kori and I buckled up. The ship shook again and Hal increased our speed. I looked over at Kori and she was squeezing her seatbelt and her face was all scrunched up. I found it very cute and I smiled.
"Please hurry, I do not like this." Kori said, still squeezing her seatbelt.
In an instant I grabbed her hand and gave her a smile, trying to calm her down and I was successful.
"Okay, we're out. You may go back to rest now." Hal said.
Kori got up in a hurry and I followed her down the hallway.
"Hey, are you okay?"
"Yes, I'm just a bit shaken. That was extremely scary."
"Maybe you should get some rest. You've been up since early this morning and you look really tired."
"Can you maybe lay with me? Just until I fall asleep." She asked.
"Of course." I smiled at her.
It's weird of her to ask but If she's scared then I want her to feel safe and protected. That is what I came here for anyways. We finished walking to the room and went in. She jumped on the bed and just laid there. I took my shoes off and I put the blanket over her and tucked her in. I laid on top of the covers so it wouldn't be that awkward.
"You can get under the covers as well. I don't mind." She said as she closed her eyes.
"I'm okay." I whispered.
She didn't respond so I assumed she was asleep. I laid there looking at her while she slept. She looks so peaceful and happy. Her life is changing so fast yet she still is the happiest person I've seen. In a way I guess I admire her for that. She is such a strong women.
After about 20 minutes I decided to get up and go talk to Hal. I wasn't going to sleep anyways.
"Hey Hal, do you need me to take over a bit so you can get some rest?" I asked walking up next to him.
"No, I got it. I don't get tired much but I may need you to in about 10 hours so you can rest or do whatever you need to do."
"Okay." I said as I took a seat in the spot next to him.
"So how's Kori?"
"She's doing good. Much better than I expected. Knowing she's been living a life that wasn't actually meant for her probably shocked her most. But she's really excited to see her parents. Her biggest worry is probably being accepted by them."
"Yeah, I'm sure it is. How are you both doing. Like your relationship?"
That question got me. He's never asked me these kinds of questions before.
"Um fine I guess. I mean we're friends."
"There seems to be some tension between you two. Is there a certain reason for that?" He asked raising an eyebrow.
"Well I mean I kinda kissed her. I wasn't sure if she liked it or if it was ok for me to do it so I just left and she got mad that I did."
"Oh."
"Yeah." I looked down at my feet and twiddled my thumbs in my lap.
"Well good luck with that. Make sure you both are on the same page about this relationship, if not then you'll both be lost. Being Nightwing also has its responsibilities. You first need to make sure what you want and go from there."
He had a point. I don't really know if a 'relationship' is what she wants from me, or if it's even what I want. It's something we need to settle, but first we need to worry about getting to Tamaran. That is what is most important.
Author's Notes
Well I think I'm gonna wind down a bit on the romance between them unless you guys want more of it. Let me know in the reviews! I will also make the chapters longer from now on. Next chapter they arrive at Tamaran finally! Stay tuned!
