Home is where the heart is
By: Bree-2006
Disclaimer: I have never owned teen titans but I do own the DVD!
AN: This is the romance chappy! (Yay finally!) I kinda didn't know what to write so while watching boring romance movies I got the idea for this. I hope you all like it! Anyways I want to thank you all for the wonderful reviews. You all rock!
"Perfect!" I mused as I stared at myself in the mirror. Leather jacket, blue jeans-nice ones, and a typical white dress shirt, this was crazy, never had I tried to look good for anyone-on my own free will anyway. I had even attempted to comb my hair.
The key word there was attempted…
I gave up after the comb absentmindedly got stuck. Doesn't matter anyways, It's not like I really need to impress this girl.
Wait! Of course I have to impress her, how to do it was the problem…
"Flowers maybe? No too persistent. Candy? No too…" Small giggles made me shut my mouth and look over my shoulder. My jaw dropped instantly and I had to restrain myself from drooling.
Standing at my door, in a beautiful mustard colored dress, was Star. She smiled her 'knee melting' smile and I grinned in return.
"You look…" I staggered for a moment and wondered whether telling her she looked 'drop-dead gorgeous' or 'model like' would earn me a smack in the face.
"-nice" I finished off lamely. Being the wonderful person she was, she only smiled and kissed me on the cheek.
"Thank you." I suddenly regretted not buying her flowers and candy…I was so unprepared.
"Shall we?" I ventured, offering her my arm. She took it anxiously as we together walked out of my room, into the hallway, and into the garage. I looked around the room, no Cyborg in site…but tonight Kori was going out with Dick Grayson and Dick Grayson couldn't take the T-car or even the R-cycle. Shaking my head I opted to take the rusted Harley in the corner of the room.
"It was my sixteenth birthday present from Bruce." I explained when Kori asked where the contraption had come from.
"It's very nice…but I do not think I am able to ride with you." I shook my head and handed her a helmet.
"Don't worry, just hold on and you'll be fine. Just let me know if you get a little…scared, I'll stop." Nodding her head reluctantly Kori tried to place the helmet over her head.
"Um…" I chuckled as she nearly placed it on backwards. Reaching over I helped her put it on correctly.
"Careful, don't want to mess up that prettylittle head of yours." Pouting lightly she hit me on the shoulder.
"Go slow please." I nodded and too place my helmet on my head. Revving up the engine I felt her arms wrap aroundmy middle, I breathed in deeply as they rested on my torso. She gently laid her head on my back as I let go of the petal and drove out of the titan's garage.
I was lucky I could breathe, knowing her hug of death first hand, I grinned when halfway to our destination she loosened her arms. I felt her sigh on my back, and lift up her head.
My mind was a whirlwind of thoughts. I hoped I wouldn't have to deviate from any of my plans. I hoped she wouldn't be noticed as Starfire, and rumors would start. I didn't want to put her through that.
It was getting dark when we finally arrived. I stopped the bike and felt her step-or float off. I took off my helmet only to see her doing the same. I watched as her hair rained down in loose waves and the sparkle in her eyes get brighter when she saw where we were.
"If I remember correctly, this is where we first met." I muttered looking up at the sign above the door. Well, we sort of met here, we more-so met in the alley way next door, but it was romantic enough. It looked like she remembered anyways as tears formed in the corner of her eyes. Grabbing her hand I led her inside. The waiter smiled as we entered.
The restaurant was pretty fancy, for my tastes, but a princess deserves the best, and Kori was no less. Her eyes scanned the area. Hand in hand we walked up to the waiter.
"Do you have a reservation?" he asked smugly. Kori looked at me.
"Grayson." I stated simply. The British accented waiter looked down at the list in front of him.
"Ahh…Mr. Grayson, a pleasure, I am sorry but I did not recognize you. And such a beauty you have there, a very lucky man you are." Kori blushed.
"You have no idea." I whispered.
"Right this way Sir and Madame." He said as he led us to our table. The waiter pulled out her chair and handed us the menus. After ordering legalized drinks we sat quietly.
"Is everything ok, you seem a little…"
"Overwhelmed." I was caught off guard. Grabbing her hand across the table I smiled.
"Overwhelmed about what?" I asked rubbing her knuckles with my thumb.
"That I am here…with you." I smiled and brought her hand to my lips.
"I should be the one that's overwhelmed, I'm on a date with a princess." I said incredulously. A faint pink crept its way onto her cheeks.
"Sometimes I think I'm not good enough to have you in my life…but I wouldn't give it up for anything." I barely had time to react as she leaned across the table and her lips graced mine. It was perfect,leaving my knee's weak, and me totally light headed.
Who knew an alien could kiss like that!
Another line that I'll keep to myself.
We parted as the waiter came back to take our orders. He coughed and set down our drinks.
"I am sorry to interrupt." He apologized. "But are you prepared to order?" I hadn't even looked at the menu. Kori looked at it thoughtfully.
"Your special, please." The waiter, which I learned was named Pierre…as it said on his nametag nodded.
"And you sir?" I looked at the angel across from me.
"The same thing."
"Excellent choice!" taking our menus he disappeared into what I presumed was the kitchen. It was then I noticed the small dance floor in the center of the room, and the ballroom-like music playing. Other couples danceing around, happy and content with the people they loved.
"Would you like to dance?" I asked standing up and offering her my hand, I usually didn't do those kinda things, but I knew Kori got a kick out of it. She smiled and grabbed my offered hand. We headed to the dance floor and I smiled as she hesitantly wrapped her arms around my neck. With my arms around her waist, we swayed away to the music together.
Small talk was something I really didn't do, and I knew she knew that, so instead of putting me into an awkward conversation, we dance in a comfortable silence. We locked gazes, and before we knew it we were wrapped up in another heated kiss. When the song ended we parted and made our way back to the table. Minutes later the food came and we ate peacefully. Ending our meal shortly after, we paid and headed for a long walk on the beach.
We were lucky the beach was right across from the restaurant. I was sure Kori didn't want to ride the bike again yet. I watched as she took off her shoes, which looked pretty uncomfortable, and took tentative step onto the warm beach sand.
I once again laced my fingers with hers. She leaned on me as we walked the beach under the moonlight. I felt her shiver beside me and I graciously removed my coat and place it on her shoulders. She returned to leaning on me and sighed in contentment. The world around us disappeared, we were hardly aware that the tide was climbing. Before we knew it we were both knee deep in salty, California beach water. She squealed as it reached the hem of her dress. We both began to laugh uncontrollably, flopping out of the water sopping wet.
We collapsed on the beach floor away from the tide. Side by side, we laughed. I moved into a uncompromising position without knowing it. I was on top of her with my arms on both sides of her head. Leaning down our mouths came in contact once again and I slowly felt her tongue on my bottom lip, asking for permission to enter. I readily agreed, letting mine slip past hers. Reluctantly we pulled away, needing to breathe. Foreheads touching we decided that it was time to go home.
With one final kiss we stood up and headed back to the restaurant where the bike waited.
I was surprised with how great the date had turned out. riding in a wonderful silenceI smiled as the wind nipped at our skin.
Tonight there were no thoughts of the titans, no thoughts of crime, and no thoughts of Bruce's proposal. It was just me and Kori and I have never been happier.
AN: Whoa that was different…even I didn't expect that! But I hope you liked it anyway.