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"Cy, don't leave me again, okay?" Raven told the half-metal Titan as she stepped out of the T-car the next day.
Cyborg chuckled. He always had a shallow sense of humor anyway. "Yeah. By the way, care to tell me why you were late?"
"Extra-curriculars."
"Oh. Well, bye y'all!" He said as Beastboy slammed the door shut and he drove away.
"Okay then. Guess we'll meet here, same time, same place, huh?" Beastboy asked, turning to the girls. He still had the black eye that he got from Cyborg yesterday, a funny contrast to the green skin.
"Understood, friend Beastboy. As you say, I will 'catch you later?' Starfire said, running off inside.
"You too, Rae?"
"Yeah, whatever."
Beastboy followed after Starfire, leaving Raven alone on the otherwise crowded parking lot. You'd think most of the students would have been inside by now.
She squinted, trying to catch a glimpse of a particular tomato-colored bike in the distance.
'Where is he?' She thought, standing on her toes to get a better look.
Suddenly, two fingers poked her sides, making her stumble backwards in surprise.
"Robin!" She hissed as she fell into his arms, and not in the usual romantic way.
"Never knew you were ticklish." He laughed, helping her back on her feet.
"If you tell a soul… ah, never mind. You're late."
He shook his head, still grinning. "No, everyone else is just early."
She rolled her eyes, then grabbed him by the wrist and began to pull him inside.
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"Now that we discussed how there may be living things in space, can anyone tell me what a star with a tail is called?" Ms. Box's, their biology teacher, soft nasal voice was somehow heard above all the noise in the classroom.
Only Lucy Hades, the girl with glasses and braces who sat at the front seat, and was apparently the class nerd, raised her hand.
"A comet, miss."
Pandora Box nodded, relieved that at least 1 of the student population here is actually learning something. "Correct."
At that, Lucy gave a smug grin before sitting down again.
A girl behind Raven passed her a slip of paper. She gingerly opened it. Inside, scrawled with a blue marker, were the words 'What a kiss-up!'
Pam, as called by the others, leaned closer to her. "Pass it on."
She nodded and did what she was told, holding it out to the direction of Nose-Ring (also as called by the others, apparently, that was his real name, and yeah, they're still seatmates), before Pam whispered loudly, "No! Give it to a girl!"
Raven frowned, getting a bit confused. "All right, all right. No need to get testy." It was a joke, really. It was Raven who didn't need to get testy. If she did, she might just blow up the whole school.
The next girl who got it giggled. "More like Luce-er!" She snickered. The joke was welcomed by at least half of the class.
Ms. Box tapped the board, exasperated. "Now, now, class. Quiet down. I repeat, can anyone give an example?"
Pam, unexpectedly, raised her hand. "Mickey Mouse, miss."
The entire room erupted with laughter. Robin saw the frustrated look on their unfortunate teacher's face, then after the hero instincts kicked in, also stood up.
"Everyone!" He roared. The room quickly shushed at the amount of authority that was in his voice. "Don't you see that the Missus is trying to teach us something? Now, I think everyone here can SHUT UP FOR A COUPLE MORE FREAKIN' MINUTES?"
It was quiet again, with the abruptly behaved pupils staring head-on at their sudden
discipline officer.
"Well?" Robin raised an eyebrow for emphasis.
There were murmurs throughout the class.
"I guess so."
"Okay."
"Fine."
Robin gave them a big, albeit brief smile, before sitting down and slouching in his seat. But alas, the smile was enough to send every girl in the room cheering. Like in History class, the girls weren't immune to his charm.
Ms. Box looked at Robin in wonder. He was, after all, the Boy Wonder.
"Miss, please proceed." He said simply.
-
"So, what was that about?" Raven asked Robin as they headed for third period.
"What was that what about?"
"Is that some kind of tongue twister?"
"What?"
"Oh, never mind. You know, the whole 'look-at-me-I'm-trying-to-make-the-class-shut-up' thing."
"Oh, that. I dunno, I was tired of everyone laughing so hard it almost burst my eardrums."
"Yeah, you want them cheering your name instead."
What she got was a glare from a very pissed off Boy Wonder.
"Okay, okay. You know, I was just trying to 'loosen up!'" She said, trying to imitate his voice. Now he was smiling.
Good, he's smiling now. He looks all the more handsome when he smiles, she thought absently, then shook her head as if that will permanently shake the thoughts off.
"Hey, Rae. Is something wrong?"
"Ah—what? Oh, no. Nothing's wrong. I just… have to go to the girl's room for a minute. Can you save me a seat in Chemistry?"
"Oh, sure thing."
Raven opened the door to the rest room and gingerly peeked inside. Empty. She went to the sink. She looked at her reflection in the mirror.
"Where did that thought come from?" She said aloud. Suddenly, she heard a toilet flush. So apparently, the room was not as empty as she thought. A stall door opened, and a brown-haired girl went out. Raven recognized her, oh, that's right, it's Tasha, Kitten's posse.
"Talking to yourself, aren't you?" Tasha laughed mockingly. "So, are you actually crazy? You must be, to think you can have that boy all to yourself."
For a moment, Raven just stared at her, trying to understand what this creature from another planet was babbling about.
She snorted. "All to myself? What are you babbling about?"
Tasha frowned. "Oh, we all know what I'm talking about. Yesterday, cafeteria, lunch time? Cute guy in black?"
"Oh. That." Apparently, because of the way she acted, everyone must have thought that she and Robin were – oh…
Wouldn't hurt to play along, wouldn't it? Raven told herself. Of course, she was wrong that very instant.
"Yeah, that. What's it to you?"
Tasha grinned slyly. "Well, you might think that idiot Kitten is your only competition. Think again. You might be pretty and all, but I'm all that boy's ever going to want. Don't cry too much when he breaks up with you." She slammed the door shut as she exited.
Oh, we'll see about that, Raven couldn't help but think. We'll see about that.
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Meanwhile, back at Robin's…
"Raven, where are you?" Robin murmured under his breath as the clock ticked on. He heard the door open. Finally. He wondered what she did on the bathroom all that time. Who knew with girls and their restroom rituals?
Unfortunately, not only was the newcomer whom he had expected, but someone much, much worse.
"Robbie-poo!" The word rang in his ear the moment the owner of that voice screeched it.
"Roobie-poo, I've got good news for you! When I found out that you were gonna study here, I MOVED INTO EVERY SINGLE ONE OF YOUR CLASSES! Of course, I had to pay some of the teachers but it's worth it! Isn't that awesome?"
She screamed the words so loudly Robin didn't know if he was gonna be shocked or embarrassed or horrified. Or maybe he was all of them.
Masked eyes darted to the seat beside him, the one he reserved for Raven.
No, please God, no… He prayed to the heavens. News of the burger he stole must have reached St. Peter, for the plea wasn't considered.
Kitten plonked her mini-skirted butt on the stool.
"Oh Robbie-poo we're gonna have so much fun together!" Now that she was beside him, just imagine the poor boy squirming.
The door opened again, more quietly this time, and Robin heard a familiar voice in his head.
"What is she doing here?" There was no mistaking who the 'she' was.
"Raven, thank God. I'm sorry! I saved you a seat but Hell's Number Two just barged in and… and…"
"Yeah, rained on your parade. Oh well…"
Raven took a chair two seats behind Robin and his little feline friend. Right at that moment, their chemistry teacher, Mr. John James Smith Ogerwadden, or Mr. O for short, went in the room.
"Class!" He said in that loud, booming, speakerphone voice of his, "Let us greet of fellows good morning!"
Everyone in the class mumbled some half-hearted 'good mornings'.
"Turn to your seatmate and shake his or her hand!"
Robin turned to Kitten. "Hi." He said stiffly.
"And say hello to your new quarterly lab partner!"
Robin nearly fainted. Of course, the louder-than-life 'Robin! Did you hear that? We're gonna be partners!' kept him awake.
Suddenly a scratchy, faint announcement from the intercom came on.
"All the Teen Titans, report to the principal's office immediately!"
Robin couldn't have sped out of the classroom faster even if he wanted to.
"Saved by the bell, huh, Boy Blunder?" Raven was waiting for him at the door of the principal's office, along with Starfire and Beastboy, who miraculously appeared.
He decided to let the comment go… for now.
"What are you waiting for? Go in!" He barked, before going in himself.
The principal of Jump City School happened to be a former boot camp teacher. Yippee.
"Ah, the Teen Titans. So nice to finally meet you." The man behind the desk said. "Now, enough chit chat. The mayor contacted me. Your help is needed…"
"What are the coordinates?" Robin interrupted. Mr. Principal, who still hasn't introduced himself, didn't like that.
"I was getting to that, Mr. Robin." He spat, face turning red. "Endwich, Midwich and Startwich Banks, which have one owner, are being robbed by eighteen muggers, all armed. Your friend Cyborg is already at Endwich. Good luck, and get back here as soon as you can. Am I clear?
No one answered. He impatiently stamped one foot.
"I said are we clear?"
"Yes sir Mister…" Three of the four Titans replied. Starfire obviously still has no idea what was going on.
"Root. Julius Root. Now, little miss redhead, I said are we clear?"
Starfire shook her head. "I do not understand the purpose of this interrogation…"
"That's it! I'll see you later in detention, red. Now, get out of my office! All of you!" He roared. The Titans, except for Robin who almost burst out 'But that's unfair! She really didn't know,' were only happy to do so.
As they went out, Starfire was still confused. "I still do not understand. What is this 'detention' that the frightening crimson-faced man speaks of?"
"No time, Star. I'll tell you later. Now, Titans, go!"
Everyone started to 'go', only they didn't know where. They turned to their leader again.
"Oh. I mean, Beastboy, help Starfire with Endwich, Raven, I'm sure you can take Midwich, and Starfire, you're coming with me to Startwich. Now, Titans go!"
And off they went.
The robbers, despite their number, were surprisingly easy to apprehend, but sending them to jail took nearly all afternoon. Of course, much to Robin's delight.
They came back to school just in time for dismissal.
"Well, I guess it's off to our clubs now." Raven remarked.
"But how about my 'detention'?" Starfire asked. Robin gave her a small smile.
"Beastboy, would you mind seeing Starfire to the detention room?" He asked, but everyone knew it was really an order.
Beastboy could only protest. "But dude… aw, man. Come on, Starfire. Let's go."
As the two younger members went off, Raven patted Robin's shoulder.
"So, where did you sign me up?"
Robin froze. Nothing is going right for him today!
"Hehe. Funny story. You see I…" He began nervously.
Raven questioningly raised a suspicious eyebrow. "Well?"
"I signed you up for Dance Class." The words were barely audible. Of course, Raven could still hear them.
"YOU DID WHAT? Ohmigod, do you know how much I want to kill you right now? What the hell were you thinking!" A mocha latte, which was held by a passing student, exploded in the unfortunate pupil's face. Thankfully, it was iced coffee.
"Uh… yes?" Robin replied sheepishly. He figured that if he just agreed with everything she said, he might have a chance of seeing tomorrow. As always, he was right.
"Ag. Agh. Agherama!" Raven rubbed her temples furiously, feeling a growing migraine coming along. "Fine, fine. We'll settle this some time. Maybe dance isn't that bad. Unless it's ballet, which I hope, for your sake, it isn't, right?"
"Um, right." Robin said. 'I think.'
The dance room was the biggest classroom in the whole school. Robin and Raven peeked in the small glass window to see inside. The floors were made of smooth, polished marble, and mirrors covered all the walls. Inside were people who were, apparently, rehearsing. Of course, there were good ones and bad ones. Let's just say it was like a big dance floor for gazelles and elephants.
"Well, here goes." Raven took a deep breath as she went inside.
"Good luck." Robin couldn't help snicker.
"At least I'm not the one with Kitten as a lab partner."
Good point. Raven-two, Robin-zero. It's amazing how they still manage to keep score after all this.
Raven approached the slim and tall woman in front, who looked like the teacher. Robin could see them talking. At one point the woman frowned, then, after an evident pause, Raven seemed to have an answer to whatever the problem was and told the woman. By the looks of how they seemed to be getting along so well, the woman might have agreed to Raven's idea.
Raven went towards the door. It looked like she was gonna let him in on some news. And judging by the mischievous smile that was playing on her lips, Robin could tell that whatever it was, he isn't going to like it.
Author's Note: Oh yeah! A cliffie! I'm so evil! And yes, this is where the story gets tasty. Guess we all underestimated Tasha before this… girls fighting over Robin… Hehehe… I don't know if I'm losing my style here… anyway, if you want to see a chapter four, you gotta review! I want a minimum of thirty reviews for each chapter before I update. It might be mean, but I'm desperate. And it might take more than two weeks, but I want reviews. Positive comments, constructive criticism, flames, whatever, just click that little purple button! Besides, I got 60 reviews for only two chapters, so it shouldn't be hard for you. I want to reach the 100 reviews target, so, yeah, you better review!
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