Authoress Note: Ok, sorry about the um... sauciness of the last chapter, but it was absolutely necessary. I promised that if people complained that I would tone it down, so here we go.

Chapter Five:

Return of the X

It took Kori a while to register what was actually happening. She'd felt this sensation before, but it hadn't felt quite like what she was feeling right now. The kisses that she shared with X were raunchy and fueled by desire. This kiss was soft and sweet, but it was fueled by something else that she couldn't place. She could feel it radiating in through her body and soul, filling a void that had been empty for all this time. She'd never felt this way with X. It was a completely different experience, it was absolutely wonderful, it was...

Totally wrong.

She had a boyfriend that she loved so much, and here she was kissing some guy that she'd only known for about a week. She felt so ashamed that she abruptly ended the kiss and wriggled away from under him.

She took a sharp breath before beginning.

"Richard, I can not do this. You see, the thing is, I have a boyfriend and I can not just kiss anyone that I please..." she paused to take a breath. "I hope that you can understand."

Richard felt as though he had been slapped in the face. Hard. Of course! He was an idiot! Someone as attractive as Star wasn't going to be single. He felt as though he had been played for a fool.

"Oh." he said the impenetrable wall blocking all his emotions once again, "What makes you think that I even like you anyways? I just kissed you so you would shut the hell up."

Kori felt like her world had just crashed down on her. He didn't like her.

"Of course. But promise me that this will not ruin our friendship, Richard."

'If you can even call it that.'

He looked at her coldly, "What friendship?"

Kori found herself choking on the truth that he'd just revealed. They weren't friends. They were never friends.

"Right. What friendship?" She picked up her shirt and put it on, Trying her best to stop the tears from falling, "I'm leaving."

Richard shrugged. "I don't care."

"Then I guess I'll see you at school." She said briskly not even waiting for a response as she walked into his house and out the door.

The moment that she stepped outside her house, she broke down and started crying. She didn't know why she was crying, but it felt damn good. It had been a while since she had shed a tear. The last time that she cried was when...

Kori shook her head. She wouldn't think of that. She had had enough drama for one day. She didn't need to add to the list.

She kept thinking about what Richard had said and she felt her heart wrench. How could he just shove her away like that? It wasn't as though she had told him that she was single, he insinuated it! She didn't know why it was such a big deal. He didn't like her, did he?

Kori stopped walking for a minute to think of the absolute absurdity of that. It was preposterous! He would never like someone like her. He was only mad at her because, because...

Why was he mad at her?

That was a damn good question. He had absolutely no reason whatsoever to be mad at her. She had considered him her friend. Her really hot, but off-limits, friend. The powerful attraction that she had for him was purely physical. He didn't have any other attributes that she'd noticed other then the fact that he was extremely intelligent. She barely knew him, and she was crying for him.

She wiped her tears with the back of her now chlorine-drenched shirt and came up with a new objective.

Get to know Richard Grayson as a friend and nothing more.

Kori walked down the hallway looking around for the infamous Grayson Monster. It didn't take her long to spot him. Because, well, he wasn't exactly inconspicuous. She walked slowly to him wondering what she was going to say. She could only imagine:

"Hey Richard, sorry I never told you that I had a boyfriend and I hope you don't hate me too much. Oh yeah, The reason I can't tell you anything about my life is because I'm your guardian angel. Oh, and I think you are hot."

She was basically about to make a big fool of herself.

She tapped him on his shoulder. He turned around, but when he realized who it was his eyes held no emotion.

Kori flinched. "Listen Grayson. I'm sorry I didn't tell you that I had a boyfriend, but I honestly didn't think it would have made that much of a difference. I thought that you were a good friend, but if you can just hate me because I made one mistake, then I guess considering you as a friend was stupid."

She waited for his response, but when she didn't get one she sighed and turned to walk away.

Richard spoke up, "Summers, I'm not mad. It's just that... I felt used. I know telling me that you had a boyfriend shouldn't have bothered me too much, but it did. All those people who became friends with me before you always wanted something from me. I was just being stupid is all."

'No, actually you're right. I'm using you. And I feel horrible for it. But it's also for your own good.'

"Um, well. I guess I will see you in class then..." Kori suddenly found the dots on the floor immensely intriguing.

He closed the door to his locker and faced her. "We're going to the same place right? Let me walk with you."

Kori gulped. He smelled like cocoa. They were so close together that if she just leaned in she could... she could...

'God, I am in deep.'

GA

Kori was walking to lunch when she spotted Raven, Garfield, and some other burly guy that she didn't know. She was walking over to their table. "Hey, do you guys mind of I sit here?"

"No, of course not," said the burly guy, "I'm Victor Stone by the way."

She liked him already.

"I am Star Summers."

She sat down next to Victor. "So do you guys ever wonder why Rich- I mean Grayson sits over there by himself at lunch?"

Victor's blue eyes darkened at the mention of his name. "That guy is a major pain in the ass. He thinks he's the only one who exists. No one else seems to matter."

"He's a major loner who doesn't even try to make friends. He used to be really popular until he murdered that girl." Garfield added.

Kori shook her head in denial, "Ri- Grayson is not a bad guy... I can't believe that he would ever do that!" Kori said in an intense whisper.

Raven looked up from her book, "Well you better believe it because it happened and there's nothing that can be done about it."

Kori felt defeated. "Victor? Do you know exactly what happened?"

Victor leaned in and lowered his voice to a whisper, "Yeah. The girl had tried to sit in his lap and he slit her throat. End of story."

Kori shook her head, "But you were not there so you do not know if it really even happened! I will not believe it unless it's coming form Grayson himself."

Victor put his hands in front of him in defense, "Ok, ok. I get the picture. I don't know why you're so worked up about it anyway."

Kori narrowed her eyes. "This is his reputation that is being tarnished, and if this is a mere rumor then I do not think he should be judged based on that."

She looked at Victor, but he wasn't paying attention to her any more. He was staring at something. Kori followed his gaze to a girl. Kori noticed immediately that she was very pretty and had a figure that most girls would kill to have. She had clear cocoa skin and the prettiest brown eyes that she'd ever seen. Her dark brown hair was in curls cascading down her back.

She looked back at Victor whose mouth was wide open, "I do not think that she will find your drooling very attractive."

He closed his mouth and glared at her. "And what is that supposed to mean?"

Kori rolled her eyes. It means that you like her! What's her name?"

Victor shook his head and started laughing. "Girl, what are you talking about? Her name is Britney Bee, but most people just call her Bee. And of course I don't like her. She's the most aggravating person I've ever met."

Kori decided to ignore him. She knew what that meant. He liked her whether he wanted to admit it or not.

'Denial is often the first step to admittance.'

Little did she know, this applied to her as well.

Kori was so bored that she wanted to kill herself. She probably would have, except for the fact that she was already dead. So instead, she opted for banging her head quietly against her desk.

"Miss Summers?" The teacher asked, one eyebrow raised in amusement, "Can you answer the question?"

Kori ceased he antics to look up at the teacher with boredom. "Altruism is the theory in which there is no human kindness. Humans do things for one reason: to benefit themselves."

"Very good Star! Now tell me, do you agree with this study?"

Kori shook her head "No. I strongly disagree. I do not believe that people are so selfish. How can this be true when a father will do anything to save his children? Or friends will help each other out when they need it?"

"Ok, does anyone disagree?"

Richard was the only one who raised her hand. The teacher was surprised because Richard had never shown any interest in class discussions thus far.

"Yes, Mr. Grayson?"

"I agree with this theory. The reason that a man or woman will do anything to save their children is because their children are vessels for their genes. The reason why friends help each other out is because they want the other friend to feel indebted to them. Human beings aren't perfect, I think they are quite the opposite in fact."

Kori shook her head, "You can not always be so cynical about life! Not every one is as cruel as you think!"

"Miss Summers! Please don't speak out of turn." The teacher said sternly.

Kori sat back in her chair and became disinterested once again.

GA

Brring!

Seventh period was over and Kori couldn't be happier! She wanted to go home so bad! She gathered her things and hurried to get of the classroom as fast as she possibly could. Just as she reached the doorframe, she felt someone pull her back into the classroom.

She turned around to face Richard. He had no particular expression on his face, but his eyes were staring at her with a burning intensity. His eyes were definitely his best features. They were deep pools of azure. They were alluring and mysterious at the same time. Kori could gaze into his eyes forever.

He leaned in and pressed his lips to hers ever so gently. She never wanted him to stop...

"Summers?"

She could hear a voice coming from somewhere but she didn't want to listen...

"Summers?"

Kori awoke from her daydream and sleepily looked around. The classroom was empty and she was the only student left. She looked up to see who was talking to her...

Only to find that she was looking into the very eyes that she was just fantasizing about

Richard shook his head and ran his fingers through his hair in frustration. "God Summers! Did you know that you could probably sleep through World War III?"

Ugh. And she was fantasizing about him because?

Kori ignored his comment and stood up. She gathered her things quickly and attempted to rush out of the classroom.

"Summers. We have an assignment due and you're my partner. Be at my house tomorrow at seven and I'll give you the details." He said before he gave her a smirk. "Try not to fall asleep."

Kori clenched he fist before walking out of the classroom without acknowledging him.

GA

Just as Kori made her way out of the front doors of the school, she caught sight of something that made her breath hitch up in her throat.

There he was in all his tanned glory, leaning against one of the school walls. She stared into the amber eyes that she'd missed so much. He looked longingly at his dirty blond hair and wanted to run her hands through it once again. She remembered every thing about him, his muscular form, his sexy smirk, and even his stifling overconfidence.

They gazed into each other's eyes until his husky voice broke the silence and reached her ears.

"Hey Kor."

X.

And Cut! Hey! It's Andi-chan here! Sorry for the long wait, but my server has been down! And I just wanted to kill this damn computer! Hehehe sorry... A little carried away. But please tell you what you think! I really want to hear your opinions! See you next chapter!