Disclaimer: I don't own Teen Titans. If I did, Starfire wouldn't be so clingy towards Robin.
Because I Need You
Chapter 1
She was leaving. She couldn't stay, not after the way he had broken her heart. No, she couldn't face him. She needed to leave.
She was all packed. She was leaving for New York City. She always wanted to go there, and it was far away from home. She needed to take time to forget, forget the way he broke her heart. She looked out the window and memories immediately flooded back to her.
Flashback:
They were taking a stroll in the park. It was a clear December night. Rachel and Mark (Malchior) were holding hands, just enjoying being in each other's company.
They stopped to rest on a bench. "Rachel," Mark began nervously.
"Yes?" she replied back curiously.
"Well, we've been together for a while, and I was wondering…" he suddenly got off the bench and down on one knee. He opened a small box to reveal a diamond ring. "Will you marry me?"
Rachel was stunned. She was so elated. "Yes!" she answered happily. She hugged him.
"I promise I'll always love you," he murmured.
End of Flashback
"And yet, you couldn't keep that promise," Rachel whispered sadly.
Flashback:
"And if anyone has a reason why these two people should not be married, speak now or forever hold your peace." said the pastor.
Rachel looked at her husband-to-be. In a few moments she'd be married to the most wonderful man in the world.
"NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!" yelled a sullen looking woman.
Everyone at the church quickly turned heads to see who was causing all the commotion.
A woman with long black hair and big brown eyes shouted with desperation, "Mark, you said you loved me! Take responsibility for your child!"
Everyone gasped at the blasphemy before their eyes. "Mark, how could you?" Rachel cried, tears pouring down her cheeks.
"Rachel, it's not what it looks like," he protested. He was too late. She had already run out of the church with tears in her eyes.
End of Flashback
"Rae, are you ready?" asked a voice behind her.
She turned around and was greeted by the melancholy faces of her two best friends.
"Yeah, I'm ready, Terra."
"Friend Rachel, you're coming back, right? Your absence will only be a brief period, yes?" pleaded Kori.
Rachel sighed. "I'm not sure if I'm coming back, Kori. All I know is that I need some time alone."
She gave each of her friends a hug.
"I hope you come back soon," murmured Terra. "While you're gone, we promise to make that jerk pay for what he did to you."
"Yes, friend Terra is right. He should not have upset you so," Kori joined in.
Rachel smiled at her friends. They always wanted to make sure she was happy. They were so nice and caring. She realized that it could have been the last moment she spent with them. She hugged them again.
"Time to go," said Terra.
They climbed into her car. Rachel looked out the window. "Goodbye," she whispered.
Well, what did you think? It's my first fic so please give me the cold, honest truth. Did it seem short? Tell me anything you have to say about it! It's usually the first chapter that I have the most trouble with, since I don't know how to start. Please review!