Unknown To You: Unexpected
Disclaimer: I do not own the Teen Titans, but I do own the White Star, unless of course, that is a real restaurant, in which case, I don't.
Walking out of the house, the girls gasped again. In front of them was a white limo, at least three times as long as their own cars. Shrieks were heard from the little girl group and soon, they were dragging their dates along with them. The interior of the limo was amazing. Leather seats surronded the sides of the car; champagne was stored in a little fridge; black tinted windows so they could see outside, yet making the world oblivious to them and dark brown carpet had been laid onto the floor. After an hour of travelling in the car, they finally arrived at their destination; The White Star.
"Reservations under Grayson," Richard told the waiter. The waiter simply nodded and gestured for them to follow him. The crowd of friends made their way through the packed restaurant, eyes gazing upon them, some filled with amazement, others filled with jealously. Finally, they made their way onto a large balcony. The cold crisp air was lit by the full moon and the stars twinked above them. For the third time that night, the girls gawped. The boys led their dates to their seats with the exception of Roy and Garth, who were already being surronded by young girls.
"Looks like we won't have to worry about them tonight," smiled Gar, raising his eyebrow in a cocky way. Soon, the waiter made his way towards their table, taking their orders. Kori looked towards Richard. She smiled to herself. I'm so lucky to have him, she assured herself. Suddenly, he turned around and Kori blushed slightly. Even though they were together, she still blushed whenever he caught her looking at him. He gently slid his arm around her waist and using his other hand, lifted her chin slightly and kissed her on the lips.
"Get a room you two!" shouted Wally. The two let go and blushed a deep shade of red. Fortunately, the awkward silence was broken as the food arrived. Soon, the whole thing was forgotton and the sounds of eating were present. Roy and Garth had finally broken free from the wraths of the love struck young girls and were busy digging into their food like the others. Before the group knew it, two and a half hours had passed. They left the White Star and the girls were looking forward to going home. However, the boys had planned something different. They arrived at a sandy beach, isolated because it was the middle of the night, yet also mysterious and romantic. Roy and Garth had gone back home, each with a new date in their arms and Wally and Jen had decided to go home as well. The remaining friends split up from each other, all agreeing to meet back at the rock pool within an hours time.
Gar and Rachel walked by the rock pools, side by side. There seemed to be an awkward silence between the two, yet a slight chemistry was present as well. Gar looked at Rachel thoughtfully. She looked over at him and both turned their heads away at once. Although they couldn't see it, both of them could feel their cheeks burning with embarassment. Finally, Gar broke the silence.
"Rachel, I need to ask you something" They had stopped walking and were standing on the edge of a rather large rock pool. Rachel looked on in curiousity, the moon lighting her pale skin. Gar gulped and continued.
"Look, I know that we've known each other for a few years now, but...since the day I first saw you, I've always thought that you were incredible...So, Rachel Roth, would you be...my girlfriend?" He closed his eyes tightly, waiting for her answer. After a few seconds, he looked up to see Rachel staring in awe. He waved a hand in front of her and she grabbed ahold of it, startling him.
"Yes," she replied. He smiled a huge grin and kissed her softly. He took his lips off her and they both smiled. They carried on walking, the awkward atmosphere replaced with one of comfort and happiness.
"Don't you just love the beach?" asked Karen, linking arms with Vic. She couldn't help thinking about how muscular his arms were and how warm her felt. A wind blew and she shivered slightly. Had she known that she would be taking a walk after dinner, she would have brought a cardigan to wear. She shivered slightly and rubbed her hands against her arms. Suddenly, she felt something being put on her shoulders. She looked up at Vic, now coat-less, as he wrapped Karen in his tuxedo coat. She held it close to her and they carried on walking. She stared up at his muscular figure, visible underneath the black silk shirt. She broke away from her day dreaming and a thought hit her from nowhere. She stopped walking.
"What are you doing?" asked Vic, looking back at Karen with a confused expression on his face. She was sitting on a flat rock, taking off her shoes. He ran towards her and realised what she was doing; she was going to go and paddle in the sea.
"Race ya," said Karen, raising her eyebrow up at him. Vic stared at her, fierce competition in his eyes. He smiled slyly, as did Karen.
"3...2...1...GO!" he shouted, sprinting along the smooth white sand. Karen lifted her dress a little, running as fast as she could. Finally she reached the sea just a few seconds after Vic. He laughed victoriously, running around Karen.
"Haha...told you I'd beat you," he teased. He looked up at Karen's face and couldn't help, but see a look of pure joy on her face. He scowled.
"What are you so happy about?
"For one thing, I'm not wet like you," she smiled. He looked down at his trousers; they were soaked. He grumbled under his breath slightly. She laughed into the night. He looked up at her. She stopped laughing.
"You have a funny laugh," he said. "And a beautiful face" She grinned, blushing slightly. They looked at each other and slowly moved closer towards one another. Soon, their lips were touching passionately and they stood there in the middle of the sea, slowly getting drenched by the incoming waves.
"Are you alright?" Richard asked Kori. She was holding her hands to her stomach and from the look on her face, she looked like she was in a bit of pain. She looked up at him and smiled.
"Just some tummy cramps, that's all," she replied. After all, weren't tummy cramps quite common during pregnancy anyway? A sharp pain hit her stomach and she couldn't help letting out a small yelp.
"Do you wanna rest?" Richard asked, obviously concerned for his girlfriend. She nodded and they sat on the warm sand, staring out at the sea. Kori lay on Richard's lap, hands still protecting her stomach. He put his hands on top of hers, smiling down at her. I'm going to be a daddy soon, he thought. He could just imagine it now; him and Kori bringing up their own child. Who knows? They might even have another one.
"Kori?" She sat up at the sound of her name and turned around to face him. He had a look of anxiety on his face. She wondered why.
"Yes, Richard?" she asked.
"Kori, since the day we first went out, I've always wanted to ask you this question" He fumbled around inside his tuxedo, feeling for the little box. Kori let out a small gasp. He couldn't be asking me...Can he? He bent down on one knee and she gasped, slightly louder this time. He is...
"Kori Anders, I love you. Will you marry me?"