Dedicated to… well, I said I'd dedicate it to the winner of the Puppy contest, and if I said it now, that'd give it away! I will say who it's dedicated to but, not right now. Also I used bit of artistic license with the name. There'll be a better explanation at the end of the fic.
And, no, I don't think black roses do exist. Just a bit of creativity on my part.
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Diary of Raven- I'm not in a good mood. Beware.
Day 5 – Morning
I can't stop thinking about what Beastboy did for me. It was rather… I hate to use such a word, but, sweet.
It was sweet.
Maybe I should give him something.
A video game or something. Yes… just to say thank you for being nice.
Not that I'm going soft. That would never happen.
But I will send BB a videogame. God knows I hate those things, but he likes them for some unknown reason. I'll go out and buy one for him.
I guess I should also get something for Starfire. She put some food outside my door. And since I haven't left my room in three days, that's good. I was reaching the malnutrition stage.
Afternoon
I got him Autoracer '93. It's a subtle hint to stop playing Autoracer '92.
Might not work though.
The funny thing is I saw Cyborg in town. At least. I think I did. But this guy was in a pet store. And Cyborg wouldn't go near that place right? But then again not many people are about 6 foot high, and half-machine.
I might ask him later. I also gave Starfire some eye shadow, to go with her new blusher. If she offers to let me use it I will hurt her.
I took my quite a while to find that damn videogame though. OK, it took me three hours. But I wanted to get the right game.
Not that I care that much. Because I don't OK?
Never mind.
I might go out to the kitchen for breakfast tomorrow morning. But let's not push it.
…Oh my god…
OH MY GOD!!!!!!!
I just remembered what I wrote on the note I sent Beastboy!
OH MY GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WHAT HAVE I DONE?????
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Starfire's BODO – Extremely private. Viewing is not permitted. Please. Thank you.
Day 5 – Morning
I have decided that today will be the day, dearest BODO! Today I shall tell Robin of my strange, but not altogether unpleasant feelings.
Yes. That will be very satisfactory. And thanks to Cyborg, Robin does not suspect a thing! Isn't this wonderful?
I cannot wait to ask him out. I got out a great many romance novels from the library. Although several, BODO, were rather… what is the word?
Graphic.
I returned those ones to the library, of course. I fear that I was rather red in the face. Perhaps I should not have worn my blusher today.
I have also been worrying for Raven's health. I left some food outside her door, but have not yet checked to see she has eaten it. I hope so. I have been cooking for some time, and hope to achieve what the cookery book describes as 'a light and heavenly sponge cake.' But I'm not getting my hopes up.
Afternoon
…It did not go exactly as planned.
The plan was to ask Robin for a word on the roof, and then ask him if he would care to go to the funfair.
What happened was that Robin went very red and ran away. Then Cyborg came rushing in carrying a very large box, in which he would not let me look. He also went red and shut himself in his room.
You don't suppose that Robin had decided he doesn't like anymore, do you?
Oh dear.
In good news, Raven was extremely kind and gave me a new eye shadow. I was going to offer to let her use it, but she had already gone and locked herself up in her room.
You know, BODO, I'm starting to suspect that all is not right in Titans Tower.
And as for Beastboy… well, I haven't seen him all day.
Yes… something is definitely not right here.
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Beastboy's Diary – Fuzzy, slimy, hairy… I do 'em all dude, so watch out.
Day 5 – Morning
OK, I really need to get out of here.
I spent the entire morning playing Autoracer '92; practising so I could challenge Cyborg. But Cyborg went out and he wouldn't tell me where.
No fair, dude. Perhaps he's secretly a drug-dealer.
Nah, he's not that interesting.
Still, I did pretty damn good on Autoracer '92. Beat my top score.
Yeah, I'm so pathetic.
Still I couldn't help wondering if Raven is EVER going to reply to my note. You don't think she got offended by it, do you?
I mean, comparing her to black roses. I just wrote that because, you know, flowers are pretty, and she's pretty, and she wears dark clothes, and they were dark flowers.
Also, I should probably write a correction about that entry I put in yesterday. I do NOT think that thing she does with her nose when she's irritated is cute.
Honestly.
I'm totally not fooling you am I?
Afternoon
I don't believe it.
Raven totally ROCKS!
SHE GOT ME AUTORACER '93!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA HOW HARD IT IS TO GET HOLD OF THIS GAME????
Seriously, I was looking the other day! I only found one store in the whole city that stocks this game and even then it's practically impossible to get hold of a copy!
… I hope she didn't kill anyone trying to get hold of it.
She also sent this note.
Dear Beastboy,
Thank you for the flowers. It was very kind of you. I hope this makes up for me almost killing you.
Love Raven
Isn't that nice? She's is totally the coolest person EVER.
Hang on…
I just reread that note. And there's one word that is starting to kinda creep me out.
The one after 'killing you' and before 'Raven'. Oh…
Maybe it's just the slip of a pen! You know, like a slip of the tongue, but with a pen…
OK, I know this should be really freaking me out and everything, and I should fully devote my whole brain to it, but Autoracer is sitting right there!
Also… it isn't freaking me out as much as I thought it would.
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Cyborg's Diary – Do you want me to kick your ass? Didn't think so. So keep the hell outta my diary!
Day 5 –Morning
I have been up all night trying to think of a name for my puppy. It has to be something really cool, yet something that will make Hot Girl think I'm sensitive and adorable.
And I've finally thought of the perfect name.
Ed.
I know, it sounds weird. But I was trying to think of my favourite thing in the world. And I narrowed it down to two things.
The first was Explosions. There is nothing better than a film with huge ass explosions!
The second thing is Donuts. Seriously, who doesn't like donuts? I LOVE donuts!
Anyway, I couldn't decide between the two names. Explosion or Donut? So I put the first two letters together to create Ed. Short for Explosive Donut!
I know, it's kinda weird for a puppy, but still. Also, it shows that I have a humorous side and that I'm creative.
Note to self – find out Hot Girl's name. You cannot continue writing Hot Girl.
So I'm gonna go to the pet store this afternoon and get a bed, and toys and stuff for Ed. Also to see Hot Girl.
Afternoon
Oh, I am totally the MAN!
Who's the man? I'M THE MAN!
OK, I went to the pet store, just as I said I was. Hot Girl was there too. She smiled at me and said hey. I was acting all cool, and everything. I said hey back, and then went to see Ed.
"Did you pick out a name for her yet?" Hot Girl asked. I grinned charmingly.
"Yes. I'm gonna call her Ed."
"Ed? That's… original."
Yeah, I'm original!
"It's short for Explosive Donut." I explained. She looked kinda shocked actually, but totally interested.
"Really? That's unusual."
"Yeah. It's because I love movies with explosions and stuff, you know, action movies. And I also love Donuts."
"That's really clever!" She said, smiling at me. God, that smile makes her look even hotter.
"You think so?"
"Yeah! That's a great reason to name her Ed. It's so different and imaginative." Of course, I was feeling pretty confident by this time. So I said,
"What would you name a puppy?"
"Oh, I don't know. I wouldn't be able to come up with something like Explosive Donut. If it was the puppy you're getting, it would be something exotic, like Rahne or Polanna."
"That's pretty good. So what's your name? Bet it's something exotic."
And then she laughed. Even her laugh is hot, for crying out loud!
"Not really, though it's sweet of you to say so."
She thinks I'm sweet!
"No, my name is Zoé. Not particularly exciting."
"No, it really suits you! Not that you're not exciting… um… so you work in a pet store?" I said.
How lame am I? No, seriously.
Fortunately she just laughed it off. I was paying for my stuff when she said,
"Will you be back for Ed tomorrow?"
"Yeah, I just want to set this stuff up first. It's kind of a surprise for my roommates too."
"Your roommates?"
"Yeah. We're the Teen Titans."
"NO WAY! I thought I recognised you from somewhere! That's amazing!" She said, looking really impressed. I grinned again.
"Yeah, it's pretty cool."
"No wonder you like explosions and action films. I mean, you practically live it!"
"Do you like action films?"
"Yes, they're great. Have you seen Nuclear Explosion? It's on at the cinema at the moment."
"No, I haven't. Is it good?" I asked, genuinely interested.
"I haven't seen it yet. I was gonna go tomorrow." She said, adding up the amount I owed.
"Well, I'd like to see it too. Do you wanna go with me?" I asked.
I was like, totally shocked at myself. I was asking Hot Girl- sorry, Zoé, out on a date!
"Really?" She asked, looking kinda shocked too.
"Yeah."
"Well… sure. It sounds great! Here's my number. Why don't you call me?" She said, writing it on a piece of paper.
So, not only am I bringing Ed home tomorrow, I am also going on a date with Zoé!
I am totally the luckiest guy EVER.
The only bad thing was that I saw Raven passing the pet store. But I don't think she saw me, so that's OK.
…Yay me.
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Robin's Diary – I've got the Boom and it's more than enough to kick your ass.
Day 5 – Morning
I have decided that my life officially sucks. Not only is Starfire going out with another guy, but I think I broke my foot training this morning. I had to call my doctor, and I've got an appointment tomorrow afternoon. I may not be able to train for a few days!
On top of that, morale is really low in Titans Tower at the moment. Beastboy and Raven aren't talking to each other, as far as I know. Cyborg keeps mysteriously disappearing into town. Starfire is getting annoyed about her sponge cake.
We really need a morale booster.
Afternoon
I've got it! I know exactly what I can do to try and win Starfire back from whatever idiot she's planning on going out with. I'll get her a kitten!
She also loves it when Beastboy does that kitten thing. She'll love it!
She tried to talk to me today, but I was kinda embarrassed in case I gave away what I was going to do, so I ended up running away.
Now I just need to work on that morale booster and we're all set. Although Beastboy seems remarkably happy. He's been holed up in his room playing videogames all day.
I'll go the pet store tomorrow afternoon, after I've been to the doctors.
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THIS CHAPTER IS DEDICATED TO………..
CHOCOLATE DONUT BOMB!
They recommended both Explosion and Donut. I couldn't decide between the two names so I did both! Thank you very much and congratulations!
As for Hot Girl's name, I got to reviews asking for Zoé to be the puppy's name. Unfortunately by that time I had already written Ed's name in and everything. But I figured two reviews with the same name was a sign, and as I didn't have a name for Hot Girl yet I used that. Also, thank you to insanelycruel+firestrike. I'm using an idea they suggested in this fic.
There were so many cool names suggested, and I had so much trouble deciding! Thank you so much to everyone who suggested names.
I just can't believe the fantastic response I'm getting to this fic. Seriously, 80 odd reviews for just four chapters? Either someone out there is playing a practical joke on me, or you guys are absolutely fantastic! I just can't say thank you too many times.
So thank you to:
The Uncanny R-Man
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and
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I think I got everybody. If not, I'm sorry and I thank you too!
Please give me some feedback, it is unbelievably appreciated. Oh, and feel free to check out my live journal. The address is in my Bio. Oh, and I'm sorry it took me so long to write this chapter. I'm sick at the moment, and it's been hard staying conscious without vomiting lately, let alone write. I'm now gonna end this authors note as it's longer than the actual chapter. ^_^
Lotsa luv 'n' huggles
Katie