AN: Sorry for the wait! I've been lazy since I've been on spring break! Once again thank you for all the reviews!
Disclaimer: I don't own Teen Titans.
Chapter 3
Kori immediately walked out of the room and into her bedroom. She kept looking at the bear hoping that in her moment of excitement it wasn't the one. She had lost that bear the day she married Richard. No matter how many times she looked at the bear it was the same. She was so lost in deep thought that she almost didn't hear the phone as it rang.
"Hello," said Kori as she answered on third ring.
"Kori. It's Rachel I heard from Victor that he just got back," said Rachel.
"Yes last night he came back. He's with the kids right now. Rachel I must tell you this. Richard and I are a getting divorce after Christmas is over," said Kori.
"Kori are you sure of this what you and Richard want?" asked Rachel.
"Not what we want but what we need. He feels the need to be in Gotham all the time more then being with his family," said Kori holding phone closer to her.
"I'm sorry Kori," said Rachel.
"I know," said Kori.
"I have to go," said Rachel. "Good-bye Kori."
"Bye," said Kori and hung up the phone.
The bear was sitting right next to her as she hung up. She didn't mention it Rachel for some reason. She hugged the bear and lay back on the bed. She must have drifted off when she heard someone come in the room.
"Mommy?"
She looked to see Mari ready for bed and looking at her mother. Kori smiled briefly but it didn't stay long.
"I need a story," said Mari.
"I'm sorry my little one but for tonight let your father tell you one," said Kori.
"Okay," said Mari. "Good night Mommy."
"Night little one," said Kori and hugged her daughter.
Mari closed the door and Kori was lost in her thoughts again. Mari returned to her room and her daddy was just coming out of Conner's room. He looked at Mari sitting on her bed and smiled.
"Daddy will you tell me a story? Mommy said that you would," said Mari.
"Of course sweetie," said Richard as he sat down on the bed.
Mari had moved and was now under the covers. She had never had her dad tell her a story before. Usually when he was home, he just come in and told her goodnight. For some reason to Mari it felt weird.
"So what kind of story do you want me to tell you?" asked Richard.
"A Teen Titan one!" said Mari.
"Haven't you heard them all?" asked Richard.
"Yes! Mommy has told me all about their awesome adventures," said Mari.
"Well it seems you don't need to another one," replied Richard teasingly.
"I need one please! Tell the one about when they first met!" pleaded Mari. "That's my favorite story!"
Richard chuckled as he thought. That was first time Kori had ever kissed him. It wasn't romantic kiss because Kori was absorbing his language but the kiss had been great. Even through it lasted only a few seconds.
"Alright. Alright. Okay so Robin as you know had left Gotham in search of his own path," said Richard.
"You tell it weird, Mommy tells it different," said Mari.
"How does she do it?" asked Richard.
Mari started telling him how Kori did it and then finally Richard told her his version of the story. After awhile Mari fell asleep and Richard turned off the lamp nearby. He kissed Mari's cheek and watched her sleep for a little bit. He was going to miss her and with a sigh he closed the door as he left.
"I love you Mari," said Richard outside her door. "I love you too Conner."
He then knocked gently and entered the room to see Kori lying on bed. Her eyes were closed and her breathing was slowed. He thought that she was asleep for minute. She quickly opened her eyes and looked at Richard.
"Did you have hard time getting Mari to sleep?" asked Kori as she sat up and grabbed the bear in which she placed on it her lap.
"No but I found out that I'm the worst storyteller ever," said Richard giving a little laugh.
Kori giggled and then she fell silent. For few minutes neither of them said a word to each other. Kori looked down at the bear and Richard sat down on the bed.
"You don't mind me sleeping here tonight?" asked Richard.
"You should you are hurt. I'll sleep on the couch," said Kori as she got up.
"No," said Richard and grabbed her hand. "Kori please stay here."
"But I-we are-," stuttered Kori.
"Kori, you been acting strange since you've found that bear," said Richard. "Talk to me."
"You gave to me, remember?" said Kori.
Richard nodded and got closer to her. He looked at the bear and could see where its bear's arm had been sewed back on. He remembered rescuing that bear a couple times from Silkie who seemed to enjoy eating the bear. Kori slipped off her ring and suddenly he saw what she truly looked like. Her red hair was more vibrant and green eyes were seemed to glow. His heart started to beat more as he looked at her. How long ago had he actually felt like this since most of the time he was concentrating on his work. He loved Kori but how come he hadn't felt like this for a long time. He suddenly felt like a teenager again afraid to tell his feelings.
"It was a few weeks after you came here and the Titans were just starting," said Richard.
Rachel Roth had finished her mediation when she heard the door slam. Gar and Victor came in carrying pizza and soda. Every week Gar, Victor and Rachel would get together. This week they were meeting at Rachel's apartment and Gar was in charge getting pizza. Of course since Victor and Gar still had arguments about what kind of pizza they wanted. Victor had tagged along with Gar to get pizza and Rachel was glad she didn't go to have hear their arguments about pizza.
"Rachel pizza is here!" announced Victor and started opening his pizza.
"Dude, look at all that meat! That's nasty," complained Gar seeing the pizza.
"Get over it Gar," said Rachel not wanting to start.
"But-," started Gar.
"Don't even start," said Rachel again.
"So did you get hold of Kori?" asked Victor.
"Yes. She and Richard getting a divorce," said Rachel as she poured her drink.
"What do you mean the happily ever after couple is getting divorced!" said Gar shocked.
"Oh man I bet Kori is upset," said Victor.
"She didn't sound upset on the phone. I think she knew this would be happening soon. I have a feeling that they are not going to get divorce anytime soon," said Rachel and took slip of her drink.
"Huh?" asked Gar confused.
"Rachel what have you got planned?" asked Victor as he raised eyebrow.
A small smile appeared and she replied, "You'll see."
AN: Chapter 4 should up sometime in April so be on lookout for it:D