Annoyed Acquaintances, Unknown Lovers
By: Wrenna
Disclaimers: I own the plot, about all. Sunfire and MoonFire belong to Nate Sindel. Thanks again, You rock dude.
Sorry if there are any mistakes or if anything doesn't make since, I pumped these chapters out within a 4 hour period, and half asleep, I'm dozing off as I type this a/n. bed..sleep..calling me...
Chapter Seven
The sound of heavy boots clapping against concrete was lulling. Followed by the warn down cracks of the sidewalk every three feet. It wasn't as good as meditation. But it worked just as well. The owner of the feet sighed. This wasn't exactly how they planned the day to turn out. The boots came to a halt. Raven sighed again. She looked over her surroundings. She made it as far as the park in her daze. Lazily, she placed herself on to a nearby bench. Leaning back, she let her head hang over the back of the bench, her eyes following the swirls and streaks the clouds made. Slowly her thoughts drifted off.
That would be the reason why she didn't hear the few short beeps of a car horn. Until the car's owner laid into it, and let out the longest, loudest beep possible. Raven huffed loudly, the noise beyond annoying. Her head shot up, her eyes darted over the surrounding area, looking for the source. The beep stopped long enough to let out a small train of beeps. Having to turn almost completely around in the bench, Raven narrowed her eyes on the disturber of her peace.
A green mint condition 1972 Corvette Stingray, convertible no less, sat idling on the corner. Raven raised a brow at the person behind the wheel. It was the Golden God himself. She continued to stare. Really, why wouldn't she. The horn beeped again, drawing her out of her wet fantasies. The golden one flashed a smile to rival the sun's brightness, and waved his hand at her, motioning for her to come over. She sent a small nod his way before forcing herself to stand. Slowly she dragged herself over to his awaiting car. Stopping next to the passenger side door, her eyes quickly slid over the black interior before staring into pale green eyes.
"Hey Sun."
Sunfire looked the girl up and down. Taking in her slouching, her rumpled clothing, and long face. "Hey Rave. Need a ride?" His smile grew when Raven looked him over with uncertainty. "Come on. I wont bite. Maybe."
Raven just smirked at him before opening the door and sliding in. After she was settled, Sunfire moved out of park and headed down the street.
"So, did you have a destination in mind?" he glanced over at her before returning his gaze to the road.
"Not really." She sighed.
"No problem. We can drive around until you do."
"Thanks Sun." A small smile graced her lips.
Sunfire drove down the street. Taking random turns here and there. Letting the car drive itself. Once in a while he would glance over at Raven. She stared off at nothing.
"So what has you down?" he asked casually.
Raven turned her head and studied his profile. Sun seemed to radiated off of him. His golden hair, his golden tan, his golden smile. ' No wonder everyone calls him Sunfire.'
"Do you think I'm a 'Frigid Bitch'?"
Sunfire whipped his gaze over at her, his brow furrowed, before looking back at the road. "No. But there are ways to find out." He sent her a playful smile. Which only resulted in a punch to his arm. He feigned pain before chuckling lightly. "You really know how to start a conversation."
Raven shrugged. "Why does the male species have to be...well..male?" She looked over at him. And smile at his somewhat confused expression. She couldn't help but giggle. Which earned her a stern look.
"I don't know why males are male. But I do know you would be lonely without male males." He smirked over at her, not fully understanding what he said himself.
"I suppose."
"Anyway. What's been up with you? I haven't seen much of everyone lately." He took another turn and sent her a look.
"Well, Gar tried to kidnap the spiders again, which he will get his payback, tonight hopefully. I met a guy online. And Robin's existence is driving me insane." She said in a rush.
Sunfire slowed to a stop for a light and looked over at Raven. " You met a guy online? How main stream of you." he teased.
"Shush!" Raven teased back.
He shrugged. "Well you mentioned it, so you must want to vent about it. Am I right?" he looked over at her again as the light turned green.
" Sometimes I wonder about you." He sent her a confused look before she continued. "You are quite preceptive for a male."
He smiled out at the road. " Comes with raising a sister."
Raven nodded. "How is Moonfire?"
"Good. She had a cold last week, why I haven't been around much. Also why the party has been pushed back a week."
"Well your parties are always worth waiting for."
A large smile curled Sunfire's lips. A teasing glint caught in his eye as he looked over at Raven. " I've made a party rule. You are the first to learn it, and can not attend, unless you follow it."
"And what is this rule?" Raven raised a brow at him.
"All ladies must wear a large t-shirt, and only this t-shirt I mind you, saying 'Sunfire is my god, and I, his willing Virgin'." He looked over at the goth girl and laughed at the look at on her face. A mixture of rage, disgust, and interest took form.
She sputtered a total of ten seconds before screeching at him. "You pervert!"
This only made him laugh harder. She narrowed her eyes on him. " Yeah, keep laughing pretty boy."
Twenty minutes later, the laughter finally stopped. Raven sat still, her arms crossed, her eyes glared out at the scenery. She wasn't really that upset. But it didn't make her day any better. Once Sunfire caught his breathe and calmed down enough to speak, he looked over at Raven and smiled softly.
"Sorry Rave. But your expression was funny. But really, if you can't bare to wear the t-shirt, then please me and wear a skirt. I like checking those legs of yours out." He wiggled his brows.
"Oh god. Stop it!" Raven slapped his arm and grinned. "Can't you be torturing some other girl right now?"
"Perhaps. But I already have you here."
"Oh, lucky me."
"So, let's hear about this guy you met online." He took another turn onto a empty road. The scenery had faded from city sites to open land and forest. Raven loved it.
"I met him in a chatroom for our schools. Didn't talk much then. A little while later he IMed me, and we chatted. He's a pervert like you. But I don't know. He's interesting." She shrugged and watched the lines on the road slip under the car.
"Do you know anything about him, other then that he goes to the same school?"
"Not really, we've haven't talked much about personal things yet."
"I see.Well just be careful." He sent her a concerned look.
"I know. Question."
"Shoot."
"Is it weird...to be attracted to someone you dislike, a lot?"
"Attraction is attraction. Simple as that. But I guess it would depend on what kind of attraction, you know?" He sent her glances while he spoke, mindful of the road.
She nodded and bit her bottom lip. " Attraction like I want to rip his clothing from his body and ravish said body." She said with a disgruntled sigh.
Sunfire perked up and raised a brow. "Well." He blinked. "Well. I guess that just proved you aren't frigid. But there's only two things you can do about it. Go for it, or don't."
"Yeah." Raven whispered in agreement." Wait. If that proves I'm not frigid, then are you saying I'm a bitch?" She sent a evil grin his way.
"Well." Sunfire sent her a quick glance, his hands tightened on the steering wheel and he inhaled deeply. "So, want to head back into town?"
Raven laughed lightly as Sunfire made a u-turn and sped off back into town.
Back in Jump City. A likewise conversation was being had, between the males sitting in the Logan's living room. Empty soda cans, chip bags, and other random junk food wrappers, were scattered about the coffee table and floor beneath it. It had been hours since Raven stormed out of the house. Larry had returned home soon after. The boys migrated into the living room. The t.v. tuned to a sports channel, long since ignored. Their conversation had quickly moved into the realm of girls, like it mostly did.
"So if there's a girl that you don't get along with, but have those kind of feeling for, what do you do?" Robin asked casually. They had been talking about relationships, and intimacy, so Robin hoped the question wouldn't spark too much suspicion.
"No way man. That's something you don't want to get into." Victor warned after filling his mouth with popcorn.
"Yeah dude, I think that would be weird. Even for me."
Robin nodded. ' There goes that.' "Ok what are your views on Online relationships?"
Gar shrugged. Victor thought it over before speaking. "I don't know. I guess it depends on the person having it, bro. It's common now, online dating and all that. But you do have to be careful, cuz it could be Gar over there, you're getting all hot and heavy over, thinking it's a Jessica Alba clone." Victor sent Gar a stern look.
"What! I only did that once! Not my fault you fell for it!" Gar complained.
"Why I oughta." Victor glared over at Gar, his hand clenched into a fist. Gar blinked and backed as far away as possible. "Anyways. Are you having an online fling, Rich?"
Robin shrugged lightly. " I think it's turning into one, maybe."
"Do you know anything about her?" Vic asked, still sending glares at Gar.
"Not too much. I know she goes to our school, we met her in that chatroom a while ago. She's different. Refreshing."
Victor nodded. "Know who she is, since she goes to our school?"
Robin shook his head. "Not yet. We are both not big on giving out our identities on the net. But I'm going to try to find out who she is."
Gar peeled his attention away from the t.v. screen and grinned at Robin. "Dude, you should. Might be one of your ex's messing with you. Or worse. Kitten."
Everyone cringed. Then began to laugh nervously. Robin panic slightly and closed his eyes. 'God, I hope it's not Kitten!'
From the hallway, the door opened and closed. Gar grinned at Robin again, all knowing it was Raven, he again made a slash at his throat with his thumb. Robin kicked out at the boy sitting on the floor. And smiled when his foot made contact, causing Gar to yelp. Everyone looked up at the doorway when the hallway light was blocked out. Raven looked back at them, then at the mess and rolled her eyes.
Gar rubbed his sore side and turned his attention to his cousin. Robin and Victor listened with awe, as Gar and Raven began to converse.
"Where were you?"
"Asphalt surfing. 'Rents?"
"Dinner date. With?"
"SunfireI'm. Any?"
"Fridge."
"Tofu?"
"Nope, wouldn't let me."
"Good."
Raven turned from the doorway and went to the kitchen. Victor and Robin stared at Gar. Gar looked back at them, confused. "What?"
"What was that about? Was it even a conversation?" Robin asked.
Gar nodded and began to explain. "I asked where she was. She said she was out driving and asked where my parents where. I told her they went on their dinner date and asked who she went driving with. She said Sunfire and asked if there was any dinner. I told her in the fridge, she asked if it was tofu, and I told her no, cuz you guys wouldn't let me get any. And she said good and went to go eat."
"Do you guys do that alot?" Victor spoke this time.
"I guess." Gar shrugged.
Back in the kitchen, Raven removed the left over pizza from the fridge. She placed a few slices on a plate and put it in the microwave. As it started she walked back to the living room.
"Sunfire is pushing the party back by a week." She spoke, looking only at Gar and Victor.
"Dude! How come?"
"Some family stuff. There's also going to be people from the lower grades, since his sister is a Sophomore. So there's no alcohol like last time." She rattled out the details. Victor snorted.
"I doubt that. Someone will find a way to bring it in. Always happens." Everyone nodded in agreement. Form the kitchen, the microwave dinged and raven turned to leave before scolding Gar and remembering her plans for revenge. She smiled lightly. ' This will be too easy now.'
"Pick this mess up before your parents get here."
"Yeah yeah, mom!" he groaned.
"Also, Tech-Tv is playing the V-Gamers Con from New York tonight." 'Way too easy.' She thought as Gar's eyes widened with excitement. ' He'll be a zombie until that show is over.'
Raven turned on her heel and left the room. Collecting her pizza from the nuker, she made her way to her bedroom. Once inside, she started her computer up. ' Wonder if mystery boy will be on tonight.' Placing her plate down, she moved to the bag on her table and dumped the contents out onto her bed.
"Another two hours, and all will be set into motion."
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Those two hours passed with haste. Raven entertained herself with eating, and finishing up her homework. By now the t.v. show had been playing for about half an hour. Barefooted, so no one could hear her, she collected the revenge items into a cloth bag and crept out of her room. Slowly she made it up the stairs, opened the door, crept through the kitchen. When she reached the hallway. She listened for any sounds of people wandering. She heard the convention playing, and all three boys chatting loudly about new games and gadgets.
With a large smile, she moved around the staircase. They couldn't see her from the living room, but she wasn't going to take any chances. After what seemed like twenty minutes, she made it to the top of the stairs. In a slow rush, she made it to the end of the hall, and cracked open the door to the bathroom shared by Gar and Robin. Leaving it open slightly, to hear anybody approaching, she moved about the bathroom, collecting a few of Gar's belongings.
She wasn't nervous about grabbing Robin's items by mistake. It was pretty clear what belonged to who. Only Gar would use body-wash and shampoo that came in bottles shaped like fish or animals. Raven shook her head at them as she opened her bag. Pulling out a few bottles of various dyes, she began to pour them into his bathing supplies. ' Thank god this is the only color he gets this stuff in, or this would never work!"
Raven collected any evidence of her being there and left the bathroom. Just as slowly, she retraced her path back to her bedroom, a grin plastered on her face the entire time. Once she made it back. She checked her computer to make sure the Instant Messenger program was running. ' Falling for a mystery man, are you Raven.' She sighed and turned away from the computer, picking up the t.v. remote. She glance back at the computer as she turned the t.v. on. ' Yup, you sure are.'
Crawling into the bed, she bundled herself into her covers, laid back, and enjoyed the horror flick marathon.