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Chapter 11-Realization

During our car ride, I kept catching glimpses of Richard's face. I don't know why I want to look at his face so much. Sure, he's good looking. But I usually don't feel the need to stare at a guy like this. He looks so different wearing a tux. Usually he's wearing a T-shirt and jeans and his hair is messy. Right now, he definitely looks like the son of a billionaire.

As I'm looking at Rich, he turns to look at me and I quickly look away. Great, I can already feel myself blushing.

Rich chuckles. "I know I'm very attractive."

I shake my head. "Ha ha."

"Just admit it." He says.

"How about no." I say.

"So do you don't think I'm attractive? Than explain your bright red cheeks." He says with a playful smile.

I blush even harder and feel shy. "No, it's just hot in here. That's all."

Rich turns the air conditioning on full blast, freezing. I glare at him and he laughs even harder.

Rich and I finally arrive at the party and I see all of my friends. I would run over to greet them, but then I remember I'm at a very formal event. So I keep my cool and they walk over to Rich and I.

"Kori! Dick!" Gar calls.

"Hello my friends." I say politely.

"Kori you look gorgeous!" Karen says.

I smile at her. "Thank you Karen, you and Rachel look beautiful too."

They both thank me and Gar pouts at me.

I roll my eyes and say, "You look handsome too Gar."

Gar gives me a big grin and I can't help, but smile back at him.

"So Dick, is Kori your date?" Vic asks while raising his eyebrows.

As soon as Vic says that, I feel shy again.

Karen nudges Vic. "Sparky, don't pressure them."

Rich chuckles. "Let's go see Bruce."

We all follow Rich through the mansion, until we finally see Bruce Wayne. He is a very tall, built and handsome man. Upon seeing him, I already feel very intimidated and actual very thankful to be allowed in his home.

"Bruce, you know my friends." Rich says while gesturing to our friends.

Bruce nods. "Great to see you all."

"And Bruce," Rich begins as he puts a hand on my shoulder. "This is Kori Anders. She's new to Jump City."

Bruce gives me a modest smile and extends his hand to me and I shake it. "Very nice to meet you Kori."

I smile at him. "It's an honor to meet you sir."

Bruce chuckles. "Please, just call me Bruce."

I smile and nod my head.

"Why don't you all go dance?" Bruce suggests.

My friends waste no time going to the dance floor. Rich and I join them and as soon as we get there a slow song comes on. I see couples pairing up. After much persuading I even see Gar and Rachel dancing. Rich and I awkwardly watch everyone, but he turns me to face him.

"Would you like to dance with me Kori?" He asks with a small smile.

I smile and nod my head.

He takes my hand and leads me closer to the dance floor. I put my hands on his shoulders and he puts his hands on my waist and I can already feel my heart pounding. Rich makes an attempt to dance with me, but I don't even move an inch.

"What's wrong?" He asks me.

"I um…can't really dance." I say embarrassed.

Rich smiles at me. "Just follow my lead."

And I do. Rich and I slowly sway to the music and nothing more. It's not complicated at all; I thought there would be more to it. But there is. Rich and I move even more and he even spins me and I twirl and land back into his chest. We laugh and smile the whole time he teaches me. I feel more and more comfortable.

I slowly wrap my arms around his neck and his hands are still on my waist. I've never felt this way being with Rich. My emerald eyes are locked onto his icy blue eyes. I don't even feel like I'm with the spoiled rich boy I met a month ago. I feel like I'm with the real Richard Grayson. The one who cares for people, who is sensitive, but protective. Intelligent and he can still make me smile. This past month, he's grown on me. The real Richard is afraid to show his true self. But when it's just me and him, I see his true self.

We don't say a word to each other and we don't have to. Just being around him is enough for me. But finally, he breaks the silence.

"Kori?" He says.

"Yes?" I say.

"I just wanted to say that, I know we don't get along sometimes, but you're a true friend to me. Even when I'm a jerk to you." He tells me.

I give him a small smile. "You're a good friend too Rich."

He smiles at me. "And I also wanted to-"

Rich gets interrupted by Barbara grabbing him. "Richie!"

Rich looks so confused. "Babs? I thought you-"

She interrupts him again. "I know, but how could I waste the time I could be spending with you."

"Oh, yeah." He says displeased.

Barbara looks at me. "Thanks for watching my boyfriend Kori. I can take it from here."

I nod and give her a fake smile. I begin to walk away from them, but when I look back I see Barbara pushing her lips onto Rich's. I feel sick and resentful when I see them together. And at that moment, I come to the conclusion that I'm in love with Richard Grayson.

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