Rachel was walking down the hallway and Richard spotted the young beautiful smart girl and he couldn't help but at smile at her. He was the only one who really knew her and he thought himself to be a very lucky man. Knowing Rachel for a week now he learned and gained to new emotions he thought that were once lost. Rachel noticed Richard blushing and she began to smile that knowing he was the only the person who listened and understood her. Herpath was stopped when Roy came out of nowhere and grabbed her arm. He whispered something to Rachel so Richard wouldn't hear. You could tell whatever it was it made Rachel angry as she jerked her arm away and that was when Richard came over to them and pulled Rachel to his side.
"Stay away from her do you understand me." Richard said pushing Roy. Roy put his hands up in innocence and walked away. "What did he say to you?" Richard asked turning looking down at Rachel who lost the smile and now her face was her old self again. Sad and scared.
"Nothing." Rachel said not making eye contact.
"Fine. Don't tell me." Richard said and took Rachel's hand and they walked to class. Even though Richard was mad at Rachel that she didn't tell him what Roy said, he still held her hand to show Rachel that he cares for her and he is there for her even though she doesn't want him to be. Rachel gasped from the sudden move of him holding her had. She did not understand Richard, but Richard understood Rachel and what she needed. "What?" He asked.
"Nothing." Rachel said again looking down trying to hide her blush and she walked to class enjoying the moment of holding the hand of the cutest guy in school. Richard smiled knowing he was doing something right. Entering all eyes were on them holding hands. Everyone was in shock except Victor who was smiling at them.
"Way to go bro!. So I take it you asked her?" Victor said.
"Asked me what?" Rachel chimed into their conversation.
"Oh, nothing." Richard said with a fake smile and elbowed Victor in the stomach. Rachel shrugged and began her work. Richard turned to Victor and they walked to an empty desk to talk. "No I haven't asked her."
"Dude. What are you waiting for?" Victor said.
"The right time. I don't know." Richard shrugged.
"The right time is now." Victor said and pushed Richard back over to Rachel. Richard sat next to Rachel and he cleared his throat and Rachel turned to him.
"Are you okay?"
"Me? Oh yes I am fine. I just wanted to. I wanted to. Ummmm. Want to go get lunch or something after school?"
"Yeah sure. Are you sure you're okay? You're sweating."
"Yeah, I am fine now." Richard said walking back to Victor.
"She said yes!" Richard said aloud and the two boys started jumping up and down and did a chest bump in the middle of the class. All the students turned to the back of the class at the commotion and laughed.
"Boys will you settle down, this is a class room not a playground!" The teacher stated and the boys sat back down. Richard looked over at Rachel and she was laughing and shaking her head at us.
"She heard and saw the whole thing huh?" Victor implied.
"Yep." Richard stated and they put their heads down in embarrassment. The rest of school went by fast and when the last bell rang Richard jumped out of his seat and ran to Rachel's side.
"Ready?" Richard asked.
"Sure. Where are we going?"
"I know this great sandwich restaurant."
"Alright." Rachel said and they walked to the car to drive to the restaurant. Once they were seated in the exquisite restaurant Rachel felt out of place. Everything was decorated with fancy colors and candles, and artwork. Rachel looked at the menu and she has never eaten or had a sandwich that cost so much. "Richard." Rachel said quietly whispering.
"Yes." He smiled at the beautiful girl across the table.
"I can't afford any of this." Rachel whispered again. Richard smiled and gave a quiet laugh.
"Don't worry about it." Richard said with a wink and Rachel blushed and put the menu back up to hide her face, she loved how Richard wanted to take care of her. Richard ordered a big sandwich with turkey bacon and avocado with French fries and Rachel order a simple ham sandwich with water.
"So you come to places like this often?" Rachel asked starting a conversation while waiting for their food.
"Yeah, because Bruce owns a lot of business we are always at business dinners so I know a lot of places." Rachel nodded her head in understanding. "I take it you don't come here a lot?" Rachel laughed and shook her head no.
"I don't even recall the last time I went shopping for clothes, honestly." Richard frowned at this statement.
"You know Diana, has always wanted a daughter and a shopping partner, I am sure she would love to take you shopping."
"That's really nice, but I couldn't."
"One shopping trip wouldn't hurt." Richard said. Rachel was not a girly girl but she really wanted to go.
"Okay, but I have to repay you in someway."
"Okay, let me think." Richard said and their food. Rachel ate her food quickly like she hasn't eaten in days. The food was delicious and to her the simple sandwich was a thanksgiving feast. Richard was still eating by the time she was done. "Who are you? You ate like you haven't eaten in days." Rachel gave a look of she really hasn't eaten in days and Richard looked concerned. "Want me to order you something else so you can take it home and save it. Rachel wanted to say yes, but she couldn't. Richard saw her face and he ordered her food to go.
"Thank you." She said simply and quietly feeling shy.
"I think I know what you can do to repay me for the shopping trip." Rachel looked at him with interest. After a minute of silence Richard finally breathed out, "I want to meet you father."
"No! Hell no. That is not happening. Not ever." Rachel said getting angry. "How can you ask me something like that?" Rachel said to Richard with anger.
"Easily. I want to punch the guy in the face."
"No." Rachel folding her arms across her chest.
"I know he beats you, I know he doesn't buy you clothes or food, and he doesn't even celebrate the holidays with you. Let me meet him." Richard said quietly so no one could hear. Rachel looked away.
"No, Richard!" Rachel slammed her hand on the table and got up from the table and left the restaurant. Richard sighed and paid the bill and got the food to go. He went outside and he saw Rachel standing on the sidewalk in the cold he took his jacket off and put it around Rachel.
"I'm just trying to help."
"That won't help. It will make things worse." Rachel said walking to the car and Richard drove to Rachel's house. The car ride was silent and Rachel was thinking of what to do. Once they reached the house. Rachel got out of the car and Richard stayed in the car. "Are you coming?" Rachel snapped at him. Richard looked in shock, but got out of the car fast before she changes her mind and regrets her decision. They walked to the door and Rachel closed her eyes taking in a deep breath and grabbed hold of Richard's hand. Rachel opened the door, and you could smell the apartment and it smelt of alcohol. They heard the TV on in the living room.
"Dad. I have someone I want you to meet." Trigon got up from the couch. Trigon was bigger and much taller than Richard.
"Rachel, why would you bring him here! I told you I don't want anyone in this house unless I say so." Trigon said sternly and Rachel didn't know what to say.
"Actually it was all me. I wanted to meet you." Richard said trying to save Rachel from a world of hurt. Maybe this was a bad idea after all. Trigon was huge and he could see what an impact it could do to a small sized girl like Rachel. Trigon stared at Richard. "I am Richard, a friend of Rachel's."
"Okay, you met me, now get out." Trigon said turning around then turning back noticing they were holding hands. Trigon grabbed Rachel by the arm roughly and Richard was in shock that he did that. Rachel looked scared. "Why are you holding his hand!" Trigon yelled in Rachel's face and slapped her and she fell to the ground. Richard tried to get to Rachel but Trigon stepped in front of him. "Time to leave, Richard." Trigon said with a sadistic smile. Richard looked behind Trigon to Rachel on the floor holding her red cheek and tears strolling down her face.
"Leave Richard!" Rachel yelled. Richard didn't know what to do. He wanted to help the girl he was falling in love with, but she was telling him to leave.
"I would listen to her unless you want to see her in more pain" Trigon seethed. With that said, Richard left in a hurry hoping him leaving was the right thing.
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