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Kori's POV
"I can't believe you just did that!" She exclaimed a little angry. She knew Xavier was egotistical but his behavior was just unexplainable. What had brought up this fury, she didn't know.
"Did what, Kori?" he asked as if nothing had occurred.
"You just overreacted with Richard in there. Why?" She pointed toward the cafeteria to show him exactly who she was referring to.
"Are you defending this guy to me, after what he did? And since when do you know him by his first name anyways?" his voice started rising again. "And I didn't like the idea of you looking back at him either."
She gasped because she really didn't think he had noticed. He heard the surprise in her voice, "What are you…" she was interrupted once again.
"Don't think I didn't see it! One thing you should have learned by now sweetheart is that I'm a very observant person. Very!" the last word coming out more through gritted teeth. His voice seemed to have an eerie feeling to it. She hated to admit but she was just a little frightened.
"Look honey, I'm sorry OK! I didn't mean to upset you. I know that you were just trying to protect me. But please next time just try not to be so…hostile." She wasn't sure if hostile was the word to choose but right now she didn't know what was. She looked into his gray eyes almost pleadingly. He then softened his position.
"You're right, I'm sorry. I just don't like the idea of anyone hurting you alright?" he spoke a little more calm. Kori felt a little better now. He snuck his arm around her waist and pulled her toward a gentle kiss. After savoring it they pulled apart once the bell rang for school to resume. They then headed back to their respective classes.
Richard's POV
"What the heck was all that about?" Gar finally regained his composure. It's wasn't everyday his best buddy got into an argument quite like this.
"I guess you missed the whole Richard bumping into Kori Anders and her psycho-crazed boytoy going apeshit, huh Gar?" stated Rachel in her monotone voice.
"Will you two shut it? Not only did I just embarrass myself and Kori in front of everyone, now I have to worry about people thinking I'm scared of X. And I'm not scared of X!" declared Richard clenching his teeth and pointing his finger to his friends as a show of promise.
"Richard don't you think we know exactly what your feelings for Xavier are. We know you'd love to pound his face to the ground, so don't worry about it." came a voice from behind him.
"Hey Wally, didn't know you were there man." Richard said alarmed. Wally gave him some kind of friends-only handshake. Richard chuckled and just thought about what a goofball he was. Wally was a friend of Richard's. He was on the track team and had hopes of going to the Olympics one day.
"I saw the whole scene with X and he is such a bastard. I swear he thinks he's God's gift to this school. He and all his friends need their heads examined or a dose of reality, whichever comes first." Wally remarked.
"Well Kori seems alright, though. I mean she doesn't act like the rest of them, you know." Richard recovered from a slight blush after seeing his friend cock an eyebrow toward him. Why can't I just keep my mouth shut.
"Well yeah you're right. She is pretty cool. I mean head cheerleader, gorgeous and have you heard her talk? She's got this cutesy voice…" mimicked Wally trying his best Kori impersonation. "And she smells nice too." he added. Now it was Richard's turn to raise an eyebrow which in turn became a glare. Wally's crystal blue eyes widened.
"Uh…we…uh…were paired together in a biology project…honest." Wally stuttered while holding his hands up defensively. He really didn't want to piss Richard off. People didn't know it but he had a black belt in about every martial arts imaginable, and a mad Richard was not someone you wanted close to you.
Kori's POV
"So he said that to him?" said a voice over the phone. Kori had just arrived home from school. She was eager to talk to someone and she knew exactly who.
"Yes Donna! I was more humiliated by Xavier's actions than the stupid stains on my clothes." responded Kori. Donna was Kori's best friend, actually more like sister, from her old private school. They both had attended Gotham Elite. Truth be told she didn't like the school a good deal. Much of the students there were too snobbish and snooty for Kori's taste. But once they befriended each other you couldn't tear them apart. After Kori's transfer of schools they vowed to call each other at least three times a week, no exceptions.
"I'm so sorry to hear that Kor, but I'd be worried with Xavier's temper. I mean who blows up over something like that?" some voices were heard over through Donna's line and she returned with "I hate to cut this short but my father is beckoning me for who knows what reason. Do you want to do something later on?" Donna asked hoping to spend time with her good friend.
"I can't my parents came home after a week in London. They'll be here for a few more days and then they are heading out to Australia for another business trip. I just want to spend some time with them before they leave again." she said hoping not to dampen Donna's spirits.
"No it's cool I understand. Sometime during the week then, OK?"
"Yeah I promise. Talk to you later." after waiting for Donna's goodbye she hung up the phone and sank into her comfortable bed.
For the next ten minutes Kori laid on her back and began drifting off into a peaceful sleep until the phone in her bedroom shattered it. She sighed knowing a good sleep would not be happening at the moment and answered it. "Hello?"
"May I please speak to Kori Anders?" the person questioned.
"This is she." she wondered who the heck this person was. The voice didn't sound familiar and it was odd someone she didn't know would be calling her.
"Yes this is Fred from the Erotic Fun Leisure Shop. I'm calling to inform you that the crotchless lingerie you ordered has arrived and is ready for pick-up." the caller said.
"Excuse…me? I didn't order any lingerie from your shop, sir." she was dumbstruck.
"You are Kori Anders, right? The Kori Anders from 32483 Tameran Drive, correct?" he tried to convince her that she was obviously the right person.
"Yes but believe me that order is not mine. Goodbye!" she simply hung up. Instantly the phone rang again. She thought twice about it but went against her better judgment and picked it up. "Hello?" she said rather annoyed.
"Who do you think you are hanging up on me like that!" the voice shouted. Frantically, she was trying to figure out what to tell this individual. "Look I don't know who you are but…" she stopped after she heard hysterical laughter on the other end. And if she knew anything it was that snicker. "AAAHHHH!" she screamed over the phone.
"Damn Kori, make me deaf why don't you?" he chuckled.
"Ryan, you are such a jerk! You had me worried out of my mind!" she confessed.
"And I love you too dear sister. Did you forget how to use a phone? No call for three weeks, what happened to the love for your big brother."
"I'm so sorry Ryan but I've been so busy lately. But really your jokes are getting really old, really fast." she quipped.
"Yeah, yeah, yeah. Listen I just wanted to let you know that we'll be coming down tomorrow. Dad and Luanne just arrived home didn't they?" Ryan never really called Kori's mother 'mom'. They still maintained a respectable relationship and Luanne never felt the need for her husband's children to address her as so if they felt uncomfortable with it.
"Yes but they will be leaving in a couple of days for Australia so make sure you come down as soon as you can. We will be eating at that new french restaurant tonight. But I'll be sure to tell them your coming so they can lock up the liquor cabinets and the wine cellar." she joked.
"Hardy har har Kor. Watch it or I'll tell dad about those nasty little lingerie you've been ordering. Speaking of which, who's this X guy I keep hearing about?" he said sounding like the protective brother.
"Who told you about Xavier…wait Koma am I right?" she guessed and rolled her eyes. Everytime Xavier came over to see her, Koma just happened to be visiting. She immediately took a liking to him. She would try to flirt with him any chance she got. She would always sit a little too close to him on the couch or wear really revealing clothing. Kori was not sure what Xavier thought about all this but she was sure he didn't dread all the attention. She wasn't really the jealous type, OK so maybe a little jealousy wasn't so bad.
"Of course and what the hell kind of name is Xavier. I already know I don't like him. He sounds like a jerk. You can do better than him. Don't worry I'll find someone more suitable for you. I have this russian friend who's going to college here, he's in the college ROTC, Leonid. Now I'll give you permission to date him. And…" he started rambling on and on.
"Um…Ryan I love you and all but the only one who you think would be good enough for me would probably be a monk. And Xavier is far from a monk." she laughed sexily at her own comment.
"WHAT THE HELL DOES THAT MEAN KORI? IF I FIND OUT ANYTHING IS GOING ON…" he shouted over the phone.
"Oh Ryan look at the time, I've got to get going. I can't wait to see you bye." she stated without stopping for a moment to breathe. She hung up the phone quickly. Pheww. In all truth she did have to hang up. She had to get prepared for the restaurant because her parents had reservations.
Richard's POV
Richard looked at himself in the mirror. His ebony locks managed to stay in place thanks to his trusty hair gel, the clothes screamed that of a preppy teenager. Light blue button shirt, khakis, slacks, and a tie for crying out loud. But Bruce always had to have his way. A knock at the door was heard and he called for them to enter.
"Master Dick, Master Bruce wished for me to inform you to be ready in ten minutes. You're reservations for La Porte D' Or are at seven and he doesn't expect to be late." Alfred, the mansion's butler stated. Alfred was a gentle old soul and was looked upon as somewhat of a grandfather by Richard. He made living with Bruce more tolerable.
"Thanks Alfred. I'll be down in a minute." Richard answered back. Alfred then left and Richard retreated his wallet off his dresser and was headed downstairs. I can't believe I have to go to this stupid thing. They are always so boring and each time I end up feeling like an idiot. I don't even like french food.
They finally arrived at the packed restaurant and had taken their seats. Not even twenty minutes later Bruce excused himself after seeing a business partner he wished to speak with. That left Richard alone at the table…again. I always seem to end up by myself. Maybe it's a good look for me. Just as he felt a tap on his shoulder he turned around in his chair to see the two most beautiful emeralds in the world. "Kori." he gasped.
I had some people say it was a little hard to read due to the different POVs. So I wanted to start writing everyone's POV to make it easier to read. I hope this helps. And a thank you to all the repeat reviewers and some new ones: longhairedhorse, Spread-My-Wingz-And-Soar, The High Queen of Narnia, and lilliesofthevalley
I'll start to try and focus on Rachel and Gar as well in the upcoming chapters. Also I'd like to dedicate this chapter to lilliesofthevalley. Reading one of her stories made me want to try an attempt to write my own. I hope everyone likes it, but if not then I'm sorry. But if anything I'd like to dedicate this whole story to all the Rob+Star, Dick+Kori, RedX+Star people out there as I am one too.