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Vic's POV

Bee's party was louder than usual. Vic was dancing closely with his girlfriend while his favorite song played in the background. Suddenly feeling the vibration from his phone, he reached to grab for it. He signaled to Bee that he was going outside to use his phone and tried to make his way through the horde of people. When he heard the noise fade away he answered his phone. "Talk to me."

"Vic…it's Kori." she was unsure of what to say.

Immediately he started to worry after hearing sounds of traffic and noise in the background. "Kori, what's wrong kid sis, where are you?"

"At the corner of Titan and Hive." she tried reading the street signs.

"WHAT! What in the heck are you doing there, woman? Where is X?" he shouted causing all the bystanders to look at him with uneasy gapes.

"It's a long story, do you think you can pick me up? I didn't bring my car to Xavier's remember and I need a ride home." she said nervously.

"Don't worry lil' lady. I'll be there in ten minutes, OK?" he spoke while jetting to his truck quickly. Pulling out his keys, he was about to ask Bee or Terra to ride with him until Kori informed him…

"Oh and Vic please don't tell anyone your picking me up. Come by yourself, OK?" she didn't want anyone to know what happened to her that day, at least not now.

"Sure thing Kor. I'm on my way." he assured her. He hung up his phone a little to hard but to worried about his friend to care. On his way to his destination he mumbled to himself countless words of nonsense. Mainly 'X, hurt him, kick his ass, hurt her' the rest remained inaudible to the human ear. He tried to travel as fast as he could without breaking any traffic laws. It took him under eight minutes to get there. He scoped the familiar fiery hair and was grateful that she was alright. He saw Kori run over to his truck and entered. She hugged him graciously.

"Thank you so much Vic. I didn't mean to ruin your night."

"To hell with the party, what happened? What did X do that I'll have to kick his ass for?" he warned.

"Nothing we just broke up is all. I found out some things and well it's over now." she said with sorrow all over her tired face. But she refused to cry in front of Vic. She had to let him know his 'kid sis' was going to be fine. She had already worried him enough.

"You guys broke up? But…why?" seeing that she remained silent, he took this as a sign to mind his own business. He didn't want to press the issue any further, she'd tell him in due time. "Look if you want to talk about it anytime, you know I'm here Kor." he stated keeping his eye on the road.

"I know that's why I love you, you'll always be there for me like you always have been." she said quietly not straying her eyes from the road.

"Damn straight girly." he laughed at her. "I doubt you feel like a party right now, huh?" he felt rather stupid even asking her but he didn't know if she should be alone in her condition.

"No that's the last thing I need right now. I just want to go home. Besides I need to have a little chat with Koma right now." she narrowed her eyes at the mention of her sister's name.

"Koma? Since when have you ever wanted to talk to Koma…willingly?" Vic's stunned expression made Kori giggle softly.

Kori's POV

They pulled into the driveway of her mansion and said their goodbyes. She agreed to call him first thing in the morning. She headed towards her home hoping to confront her sister. Unfortunately Koma's Ferrari wasn't parked in the garage, which meant she wasn't home. Damn, probably out ruining someone else's life. It was so eerily quiet, obviously no one was home. As tired and hungry as she felt she didn't need any present company. She went to search for something to eat, not wanting to bother the house cook. Today's events kept replaying in her mind. Xavier and Koma, Koma and Xavier. How could I have been so stupid? Well she finally did get the best of me. Once again she felt the tears threatening to make their way out. She couldn't be this way. She wouldn't give them the satisfaction. She went up the stairs after finding nothing in the fridge to snack on. After reaching her room, she made the decision to go out and pick up some fast food. She changed into some more comfortable clothes, especially since her beige turtleneck cap-sleeved shirt still lingered of Xavier's cologne. All she really did was change into a hot pink stretch shirt and topped it with her black mini blazer, she remained in her low rise designer jeans. She grabbed her purse off her bed but caught sight of her phone. Deja' vu' swept over her when she saw her answering machine blinking. Hesitantly she pushed the button to hear her messages. Hmm..three messages. One from Donna, my mother, and…Xavier. She didn't know exactly what was in his message since she had deleted it before he uttered three words. But how she wished her mother was there at the moment. She really needed some of her advice but they weren't due back until a couple of days. Hearing her stomach rumbling she checked herself in the mirror and grabbed her car keys. Some alone time will be nice, maybe that's just what I need. She drove around a bit enjoying the scenery before her. She couldn't remember the last time it was when she just drove around town enjoying everything it had to offer. The next thing she knew she was right dab in the middle of Gotham City. She had never strayed this far before and was getting a little intimidated. The sound of howling thunder could be heard overpowering the music from her radio speakers as she traveled. Soft rain started pouring onto her windows, drops that had resembled her tears earlier that day. She had no idea how or why but she started feeling a little better. She had just lost the person she thought might be the one for her, yet it didn't bother her as much as it did earlier. Could it be she felt a sense of freedom, of contentment? Lost in her thoughts she almost didn't stop for the red light directed in front of her. Looking around, her eye caught a figure walking down the sidewalk just ahead of her car. The rain was strengthening fairly and apparently he was caught in the downpour. Poor guy, I'd give you a ride if I could but…I'm not crazy. The light flashed green and she continued to drive slowly hoping to get a better look at this person. Something about him made her feel strange and yet comfortable in a way. As she got closer she saw the man resemble someone she knew. Hey that's Richard. She was sure of it. What's he doing out in the rain? She decided to stop and offer him a ride home, she didn't want to risk him getting a cold or worse. She pulled up next to where he was striding against the rain, almost startling him. He seemed to notice the car and recognized who it belong to. She rolled down the window to the passenger side door automatically.

"Hey get in!"

Koma's POV

After ordering her meal Koma sat with a young gentleman she had met the day before. "So where were we? Oh yes you were telling me about you being an investment banker, correct?" she rolled her eyes completely bored. Her date kept rambling on about banks, takeovers and whatnot, ignorant to Koma's sarcastic attitude towards him. Just then her phone began playing its funny tune indicating she was receiving a call. "Excuse me a moment, I need to take this." she interrupted their coversation. He simply nodded and drank his wine.

"Yeah, what?" she said rudely.

"Who the fuck do you think you are leaving me a message like that you fucking psycho!" her lover shouted loud enough that Koma's date eyes widened in astonishment.

"Will you pardon me, I have to take this outside." she shielded her phone with her hand and departed into the lobby. "Hon, what's with the attitude? Are you mad at me?" she asked.

"Koma because of you Kori broke up with me when she heard your stupid message. Now I don't know what kind of damn game your playing with me but telling me that you're pregnant by me when you know damn well we used protection, both times…it's not going to fly with me. Then you leave me a message like that." he said trying to keep his composure and anger in order.

"Xavier, I am pregnant by you. And obviously we weren't that safe because one didn't work, huh? I mean we did go at it three times that night." she reminisced making a smile appear on her overdone face.

"I've already told you, I don't give a shit if your carrying someone's kid, but I know it's not mine. Stop trying to put your shit on me."

"Well since you don't believe me hon, I guess I'll just have to prove it to you."

"You do that Koma and stay out of my fucking life. Call me again and you're going to regret it, do you understand?" he hung up not bothering to wait for her reply. Oh, Xavier the more you deny me the more I want you, haven't you realized that yet?

Richard's POV

It had been several hours since Babs had left Richard's home. He had to admit he felt terrible for lying to her. He wasn't with Kori, he never would be but he had to think of something…anything! And well that was the first person who came to mind. Besides the chances of Babs finding out they weren't really together were slim. Babs and Kori lived in different parts of the city and attended different schools. But he couldn't help but feel torn when he saw the heartbreaking look on her face. Almost as if he had betrayed her. But he knew if he had agreed to be with her again he'd be making an even bigger mistake. So much had changed since he switched schools. He wasn't as laid back as he used to be, his friends were great but never really understood him. Babs, Roy and Garth all knew him even if he didn't say much about himself. They all grew up together and were friends of the family which is how he got introduced to them. Richard was tired of thinking, he decided to get out. He had been cooped up in his bedroom all day. Even if the did live in a huge manor, he saw more of it than his own shadow. He decided against taking his ninja bike, a gift from Bruce for his sixteenth birthday, or his Escalade, his seventeenth birthday present, and opted to going on foot instead. He didn't know where he was going really but he had been walking for about an hour. Fatigue was something alien to him. With everything he did, workouts and martial arts, he loved overexerting himself. Of course he didn't plan on the thunder roaring in his ear. Shit. Great now what? He spoke too soon as now the delicate rain came down on him. He turned around in his tracks and started to walk home. Increasing his pace, he felt the rain get stronger. Yeah and home is only about thirty minutes away. He continued en route to reach safe haven, as a car stopped abruptly next to him. Through the rain he noticed the white BMW that had pulled up beside him. And he knew that car anywhere. Oh shit that is Kori's car. What is she doing here? Suddenly the window rolled down and he heard…

"Hey get in!"

"Uh…Kori? Really it's ok. I just live about thirty minutes away from here. I don't want to burden you." he said nervously.

"Richard I don't care if you live two hours away, get in the car." she couldn't believe he would still walk in this weather.

"But I'll get your seats wet and…"

"Richard Grayson…will you just get in the car, please!" she yelled almost laughing at herself. He finally had given up and opened the door to her awaiting car. Needless to say he felt very nervous. He entered and placed himself in her leather seats but he wasn't too drenched. Immediately the scent of a heavenly perfume invaded his senses. After closing the door she waited a couple more seconds before she drove again.

"Thanks. I didn't know it was gonna start showering." he smiled.

"No problem. So you were heading home?" she asked.

"Yeah, I'll tell you how to get there. You turn..."

"Actually I know." she smirked. Richard raised an eyebrow wondering how she knew. Kori saw his expression and added… "Well Kitten has made me pass by your house five times already. She has a thing for you, you know."

"Scary thought, now I really lost my appetite." he joked. Then a loud rumbling roared through the car. Richard couldn't help but glance sideways, "Speaking of appetite." he pointed towards her stomach. Kori laughed nervously embarrassed that he had heard her stomach growl.

"Oh sorry but I haven't eaten anything since breakfast. That's why I came out actually." she smiled glancing at him then at the road ahead.

"Are you hungry because I know this really good place that makes these killer burgers just around the corner here. You should check them out." he signaled to a street.

"Ok, I'll check them out but only under one condition, that you join me." she hoped he'd accept. He was easy to get along with and she found herself enjoying his company.

"Uh…really? Are you sure you want me to join you?" he couldn't believe what he was hearing. She wanted to spend time with him.

"Of course but you might want to get yourself dried up when we get there." she laughed at him.

"What you don't like the wet hair look? I thought all the girls did." he looked into the passenger's visor mirror trying to fix his hair.

"No you're right, we do." they gazed at each other and just laughed. They continued to talk nonstop throughout the whole trip. Kori would laugh occasionally and Richard would melt at her glee. Then Richard would smile at her and she'd start feeling a blush sweep her cheeks. When they arrived at the diner, daylight was fading into the night slowly. It seemed small but cozy. Kori didn't mind, she wasn't the judgmental type. If she learned anything at all it was looks appear to be very deceiving. They parked the car and entered the eatery. Once they were in, Kori immediately knew this was a old hangout for the local teenagers. They were seated in booths and at the counters with some rock music playing in the background. Also she noticed she was dressed slightly too stylish. There were kids with hoodies, grunge shirts and other articles of clothing she wasn't used to seeing. All eyes were on her as if she was in the wrong place or didn't belong. She felt apprehensive with all the stares she was receiving.

"Uh…I think I'm a little overdressed, huh?" she whispered in his ear. He just grinned at her in return and told her…

"Don't worry about it you look great." he grabbed her hand and interlaced it with his as he led her to some available seats.

"Well Richie you're a sight for sore eyes. I haven't seen you here in weeks. And who's this beauty with you?" a waitress in her fourties cackled at him.

"Hey Rosie this is Kori, a friend." they shook hands and had a small conversation. After ordering their burgers she said she'd be back with the food and left.

"So what do you think?" he asked.

"I like it, it seems comfy. I take it you come here a lot." she wondered.

"Ever since I was a kid. My parents used to bring me in here all the time, well before they were…" he stopped. He didn't want to tell her more than she needed to know.

"I understand. I take it they are no longer with you since you live with Bruce now. I'm sorry to hear that. But I'm sure they were great people seeing the way they raised you." she placed her hands over his and caressed them. He was taken aback when he felt her hands stroke his so warmly. He looked to her, finding solace in her eyes, wondering why she even cared. The waitress cleared her throat as she arrived with their order ready to be placed on the table. After taking a few bites Kori had agreed that they in fact were the best burgers she had ever tasted.

"Mmmm….so juicy." she mumbled with food still in her mouth.

"I told you. The best burgers this side of Gotham." he assured her. They went on with their meal savoring every morsel. While they ate they couldn't help but keep up with their conversation. Kori had laughed so much today, more than she had ever laughed with Xavier. Richard had so many stories to tell her and she in return told him about some embarrassing and pleasant memories growing up. She had a great childhood it seemed, while he on the other hand, had a few struggles, until he met Bruce that is.

"That is so amazing, you're parents were acrobats in a circus! Beats having a boring office job, huh?" she said as she sipped on her soda.

"You wouldn't be saying that just to make me feel better would you?" he said in an unnoticed cynical tone. He always had problems with people mocking his parents profession. It was a touchy issue for him, but somehow he felt comfortable enough to tell her.

"Richard, no! I wouldn't do that." a frown had appeared on her flawless face as he mentioned that, he shouldn't have doubted her amazement.

"I'm sorry Kori, it's just that…it's a sensitive subject for me. I don't tell everyone about them, that's all." he felt bad for her hurt expression.

"No don't worry, I understand. I'm glad that you trust me enough to tell me. Thank you for that." she felt her body growing so warm. Oh no…not now. I can't just start liking him this easily. Xavier and I just broke up and men are…men are…jerks, but he isn't, is he?

"Will that be all guys? Or can I help you with something else?" the waitress had appeared again from out of nowhere.

"No I think that's it. I'm stuffed. But it was really delicious. I'll think I'll start coming here more often." she looked up and smiled exhibiting her pearly whites.

The waitress left the bill and thanked them. Richard and Kori gazed at each other for what felt like hours when some voices called out to Richard. They looked to the side of the room to see about three figures approaching.

"Hey Roy, Garth..…Babs." Oh God…Babs…Kori. They weren't supposed to meet each other. What the hell am I gonna do now? The next thing he knew they had already reached the table, wondering the same thing, who is this beautiful angel sitting with Richard, well all except for the light-haired redhead who was fuming with arms-crossed to her chest.

I'd like to once again thank all the repeat reviewers and the new one: Carleena. Sorry if the curse words were offensive, but that is the kind of character I want to portray with Xavier. I'll see when I can post the next chapter.