A/N: Hi everyone! I know it has been forever since I've updated, but back in February, my hubby and I got some exciting news! I am currently PREGNANT! I haven't been updating because I've been dealing with nausea, tiredness, etc., but I am starting to feel better, and I will continue to update this story as best as I can. I have an extra-long chapter for you guys, and I hope you enjoy it!
Disclaimer: I do not own the Teen Titans
Chapter 5: The Morning After
"Oh my gosh," I said and hide my face behind my pillow, "I can't believe I did that… I can't believe I flashed you and acted like some horny chick", I said. I feel my face heat up in embarrassment.
Dick laughs, "I mean, I'm not complaining," he said, and I take the pillow in my hand and throw it at him.
"Ow!" he said, "I meant that as a compliment," he said, and I roll my eyes.
"You have a weird way of complementing women then, but I guess I should be thanking you," I said.
"For what?" He sounded surprised.
"For taking me home and being a gentleman even though I tried to seduce you last night," I said.
"Your welcome," Dick said, still sounding surprised, "But promise me the next time you get drunk, I will be the only guy you try to seduce," he said.
I roll my eyes, "I doubt that will happen again," I said.
Dick looks like he is about to say something when my front door flies open Rachel storms in with a worried expression. "Kori! Where have you been? Why aren't you answering your phone! What-" Rachel stops mid-rant as she notices my attire. She looks over at Dick, who is still shirtless, sitting on my other couch. Her eyes then travel to the mostly eaten breakfast the kitchen island.
Her worried expression turns more into a Spongebob guilty smirk, "Whoops, I didn't mean to intrude on your romantic morning," she said and grins.
"IT'S NOT LIKE THAT!" Dick and I yell in unison.
"Riiggghht," Rachel said, "Well, I guess I will leave you to continue," she said, grinning sheepishly.
I now regret giving her my other spare key, "Stop right there," I said. "Dick, would you mind giving us some privacy? " I asked.
"Sure, I'll be right next door if you need me," Dick said. He gets up and walks by Rachel, and grabs his phone, keys, and wallet off the counter. He then nods at Rachel, winks at me, and leaves.
"OMG, YOU SLEPT WITH DICK GRAYSON AND DIDN'T TELL ME!" Rachel yells not even 2 seconds later after he leaves.
"I did NOT SLEEP WITH him," I yell back, "Despite what it looks like," I said.
Rachel raises the box of mini donuts, "I figured you might need these with how many shots you had last night," she said.
"Have I told you how much I love you lately?" I said.
Rachel rolls her eyes and grabs some napkins off the counter, "Your not getting a single donut until you tell me what happened!" she said.
I pout, "You're cruel, and I hate you," I said, and she laughs, "Ok, well I only remember some parts at the party, and Dick had to explain to me what happened after" I divulge what happened last night up until this morning.
Rachel's jaw drops, "I always knew my sweet innocent Kori had a wild side," she said.
I roll my eyes, "I am not that innocent," I said. Rachel rolls her eyes, "Oh yea, Kori buying a vibrator and stealing a pair of panties on your 18 bday makes you a real wild woman", she said and laughs. "I still can't believe this happened, and Dick has it bad for you," she said.
"No, he doesn't; he just wanted to make sure I was safe," I said.
Rachel rolls her eyes, "As long as I've known Dick Grayson, he doesn't give a damn about anyone but himself, especially women. So the fact that he did all of this for you and hasn't asked you on a date yet? Boy is sprung", she said.
"He was just a good friend," I said, "Anyway, where did you disappear to last night?" I asked.
"I went to a poetry slam at a café nearby with the guy I met at the party," Rachel said.
"And? Did anything happen?" I asked.
Rachel shrugs, "We just talked, that's it, there wasn't sparks or anything if that's what your wondering," she said.
I sigh, "Looks like we're both still single," I said and grab another donut.
Rachel's phone vibrates in her pocket, "It's Gar; he's asking if you and I want to come with him for a beach day," she said.
I squeal in excitement, "Tell him. Yes! I could use a tan", I said.
Rachel sighs, "Fine, I'll go too; I have to run home and get my swimsuit at home; he said to be ready in an hour," she said.
"I can do that," I said as Rachel gets up, "Looks like Gar wants to carpool great," she said, but I couldn't help but notice a hint of excitement in her voice. "I'll see you later, Kori," she said before she leaves.
I quickly run to the bathroom to shower and wash my hair, getting super excited for a beach day! It isn't until I remove my clothes I realize I am still wearing Dick's shirt. His cologne fills my nose. Oh wow, it even smells like him, gosh Kori! Stop being a creep. I guess I can run by one day and give him his shirt back. I carefully fold it and place it on my desk.
After showering, I wrap my hair up in an old shirt, hoping that I get beach waves instead of frizz and rummage through my closet and look for my beach bag. Found it! Ok flip flops check. towel check. sunglasses check. Now to apply sunscreen and decide on what bikini to wear. I layout 3 bikini options; a white bikini with lace trim, a purple string leopard print bikini, and a red one-piece with a large cutout front. Guess I will go with the purple one. Crap, what time is it! I grab my phone and see I have about 30 minutes before we leave. I quickly text Gar.
"Who is picking me up?" I text. I see the text bubbles pop up, and Gar responds.
"YO! Your ride will be waiting downstairs for ya", he texts back.
"? Um, ok," I text back, confused.
I guess either he or Rachel will be downstairs waiting. I swipe away some notifications until 1 sees 1 new contact added catches my eyes. That's weird. I don't remember adding any new contacts? I quickly select the notification. New contact added: Designated Driver. I select the contact and quickly type, "Who the hell is this?" I type.
My phone vibrates almost instantly, "Is that any way to talk to your neighbor ;)."
Dick Grayson, I can't believe he added his number to my phone! How did he even get in?
Another text comes in, "BTW, you should really set up face ID instead of having 1111 as your passcode lol.,"
"Douchebag!" I said and throw my phone back on the bed. Calm down, Kori, do not let him get in your head and ruin your day!
I unwrap my hair, my beach waves came out perfect! I spray some anti-humidity spray and put on my bikini and cover-up. I glance at the clock and realize that I only have 2 minutes left. Guess I can apply sunscreen at the beach. I put my sunscreen in my bag, grab my keys and wallet, and put on sunglasses. I lock my apartment door and head downstairs. I reach the parking lot, and instead of Gar or Rachel's car waiting for me, I see a giant black G-wagon instead. Dick is leaning on the passenger side, texting on his phone.
"What are you doing here?" I asked.
Richard glances up and puts his phone in his blue beach shorts, "Can't you tell?" he said and motions to his blue beach shorts, white tank, and sunglasses, "I'm your ride," he said.
Damn you, Gar ."You've got to be kidding me," I said, making a mental note to strangle Gar later.
Dick grins, "Your carriage awaits, m'lady," he said as he opens the passenger door for me.
I sigh, "I hate my life," I said as I climb into the G-wagon.
Richard gets into the driver's side and pushes the start button, "We got about an hour drive; feel free to get comfortable," he said.
"I'm fine," I said and crossed my arms.
Richard chuckles, "Do you want to plug in your phone so we can listen to your music?" he asked.
I stare at him, stunned, grateful that my expression is somewhat hidden behind my sunglasses, "Um, sure," I said. Usually, when I was in the car with a guy, they would never ask that, and I would be stuck listening to their playlist. I shiver at the memory of my last blind date where the guy played Nickelback nonstop.
"Here," Richard said, you can plug your phone in here to keep it charged. The bottle of water in the cup holder is yours too, by the way", he said.
"Thanks," I said, surprised by his generosity. I plug my phone in and select my 2021 playlist Blinding Lights comes on through the car's speaker.
"Never pictured you as a Weeknd fan," he said.
I shrug, "His songs are good; what can I say," I said.
"True, but um, Kori? I need you to buckle up first so we can get going", he said.
"Oh right," I said, feeling stupid. I buckle my seatbelt, "forward and onward!" I said, and Richard raises his eyebrow.
I facepalm, "Sorry I say weird stuff like that when I'm nervous," I explained.
Richard laughs, "You shouldn't be nervous; besides, it's cute," he said, and I blush.
"We're here," Richard said as he pulls into the beach parking lot.
"Already?" I said the time went by faster than I expected.
"Do you need help carrying anything?" he asked.
"No, I just have my bag, but thanks for the offer, though," I said.
"I just have to get the cooler out the trunk," he said.
We get out of the car, and Dick walks toward the trunk and pulls out a large cooler before closing and locking his car.
"You didn't have to wait for me," he said.
"I know, but I wanted to," I said, surprised at my honesty.
Dick smiles, "C'mon Kori, Let's find the others," he said, and I smile back.
I quickly kick off my shoes and adjust to the sand beneath my feet, "Gar said he would be in this area. Do you see them anywhere?" Dick said.
"There," I said, "Who else would have a giant Mighty Monkeys Umbrella, " I roll my eyes at Gar's obsession with video games. As we get closer, I see Rachel is already lying on a towel reading a book. Victor Stone is also here setting up some beach chairs.
"YO OVER HERE," Gar said and waves his hands in the air.
"Did you really get shorts to match your umbrella?" Dick asked.
Gar shrugs, "It was a set," he said.
I laugh, "Of course it was Gar," I said. I walk over to Rachel, "Hiding from the sun already," I said
"You know I burn easily," she said and adjust her black cover-up.
"Ladies, the chairs are ready," Vic said.
I smile, "Thanks, Vic, I really don't want to sit in the sand," I said.
"My pleasure, little lady," He said, and I giggle.
Rachel gets up and sits in one of the chairs, "This is much better," she said.
I take my cover-up off and sit my bag down, "I forgot to put sunscreen on," I said as I bend down to get it out of my bag, "Can you help me put it on?" I asked Rachel.
"OW! DUDE, YOU DROPPED THE COOLER ON MY FOOT," I turn around and see Gar hopping up and down, holding his foot.
"Sorry, man… I was distracted," Dick said, and I notice he is looking in my direction. His mouth is agape, still staring at me as Vic is laughing at Gar's pain.
"I wonder what has him distracted," I said as I put sunscreen on my legs.
Rachel shakes her head, "You are so naïve," she said.
I shrug and focus, applying my sunscreen; when I see a large shadow blocking my view, I glance up and see a skinny guy who clearly takes too much creatine with long black hair; next to him is Terra, who I recognized from the party. She quickly rushes over to Gar.
"Baby are you ok?" she said.
Gar stops hopping, "I'm fine, babe, now that you are here," he said and kisses her cheek.
"Gag," Rachel said next to me and scoffs.
"Um, hi, can I help you," I said? This creep was still standing over me, drooling. His eyes glance down to my breast hungrily.
"Actually, babe, I'm here to help you," he said, "Name is Adonis, as in the hottest guy here. How about you join me for a bonfire later and some lovin?" he said.
I gag, "No, thank you," I said.
"Oh c'mon, babe, I can show you a good time," he said.
"She said no, so I suggest you take the hint and leave," I turn and see Dick is now scowling in front of Adonis.
"Do you mind, rich boy? I am trying to get with the lady here?" Adonis said, and I try not to giggle. Dick is at least a foot taller than this guy and about 3 times as muscular, and Adonis is still trying to act tough.
"I invited Adonis to play volleyball with us, but we need one more player," Terra said.
"I'll play," Dick said coldly.
"Really Awesome," Terra said and claps. I glance at her, confused either She is the dumbest girl on earth and can't sense the tension, or she chooses to ignore it.
"Let's see what you got, pretty boy," Adonis said, and I notice Dick clench his fists, his knuckles turning white.
Why do I feel like this is a bad idea? I sigh and sit back in my chair.
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