A/N: Okay, it's officially been a year since I've updated and a year that this story's been open and uncompleted. Okay I admit it: I AM A HUGE PIECE OF BEEF JERKY! HAPPY? Good.

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Kori

"What are you doing here?"

"Well, I'm glad to see you too," he chuckled.

Great, now this fool knows where I lived and who I lived with. Well, it's time to move. Xavier kept staring at me, it was very unsettling.

"You never really answered my question," I squinted my eyes at him refusing to repeat myself. He smirked and leaned against the door frame. I gulped and stepped back into my house further. Didn't Galfore know what Richard looked like? I had to admit, he did look quite handsome with that crooked bow-tie of his and his pearly white smile.

"So, you gonna invite me in or what?"

Ugh, snap out of it! This guy was a humongous jerk!

"Actually, I'm waiting for someone else," I mustered as politely as I could and attempted to slam the door. I failed mercilessly as he somehow managed to wedge his foot between the door. I looked down towards the floor where his foot was and awaited for some type of lame excuse. No surprise, I got one.

"Hey, hey, cutie, don't be like that. I was just wondering if you're still gonna come to my party tomorrow night."

I shudder thinking about his party plans and what he said to me on the first day of school. To be honest with myself, I didn't really want to go to Xavier's party but, Richard had agreed to go with me. As long as he was going to be there nothing bad could really happen. Besides, it's not like I could back out on my new friends because they were all going to go as well. I gritted my teeth together,"Yep."

He nodded and flashed me a crooked grin. He leaned in closer to me and said into my neck,"Good because it seems like that Dick doesn't know how to treat women."

"Yeah, and neither can you." Oh wait, did I just say that Richard doesn't know how to treat women?

"Awe, babe, what did he do now?"

I ignored the name,"Nothing, just leave me alone."

I felt his hand tracing around my bum and flushed a deep scarlet color. His smirk deepened and he whispered in my ear,"I know how to make you feel good."

I removed his hand from me and scowled. "You look better when you're smiling. Here," He reached into the back pocket of his jeans and pulled out a rose,"Will you,cutie, be my lovely date to prom?"

We stood in silence some more until I had finally had enough. Without another word I slammed the door and fortunately, he didn't stop the door again with his foot. I pressed my back against the door as if it would pop back open if I didn't.

I felt a terrible feeling in my gut. I didn't know if it was because Xavier was just outside of my door or if it was because I haven't seen Koma in a week. Not to mention that Dick was doing the standing up to me.

The sky outside was getting darker each minute and I feared that it would suddenly be too cold for a pair of skinny jeans and a shirt. I decided to just throw on one of the sweatshirts that was hanging on the coat rack. It was an Old Dominion University sweatshirt from when Koma was actually interested in scholarships. I had the courage to pick my face up and saw Galfore sitting at the kitchen table. His huge figure walked over towards the door.

He spoke hesitantly,"Does this have anything to do with that phone call you made on our way from the hospital?"

My face scrunched up as I realized what he was referring to,"Oh, goodness no! This has nothing to do-"

"So if it is not that, my bumgorf, you are going on a date." He spoke with such a stern and straight look on his face part of me didn't want to provide an answer. He glared at me, awaiting a response.

"No," I shook my head,"It is not a date. Would I go out like this if it was?"

"I remember when your mother went on her first date with her boyfriend, and she was basically wearing rags," My uncle shook his head in disapproval, somewhat in the same way my father did to me on the first day of school. The atmosphere of the room changed at the mention of my mother.

"Do you mean when she and my father went out?"

"No, I mean her first boyfriend, I forget what the boy's name was," He wore a faded smile in remembrance,"Yep. She was wearing rags; A sleeveless top, a skirt too short that it you could see where her underwear was lined up. I would not be surprised if she wasn't wearing any."

I giggled. My mother would have been so embarrassed if she knew what Galfore and I were discussing.

"That does not sound like the mother I know."

He scratched at his beard,"Well, maybe she was wearing underwear, like a thong or something. Which you are too young for so don't even try it."

I must really be missing out because here was that thong subject again. I'd rather not ask Galfore what it was, perhaps I'll ask Karen tomorrow at school.

"You should really consider staying home with your brother Ryan, he needs a shoulder."

"Uncle, it is not my fault. None of this is anyone's fault. My parents died simply because it was their time to move on," My voice cracked at the end.

"I never said it was your fault but, Koma did not tell you yet? I swear that young lady will be the death of me," He grumbled and leaned up against the door frame.

I raised an auburn eyebrow,"What are you speaking of?"

Galfore let out a heavy breath of air, I could smell the scent of ranch dressing. "We went down to the police yesterday and Commissioner Gordon was there. He said that there was a bomb attached to the bottom of the plane."

My heart stopped in my chest. "Someone, some cold-hearted idiot, murdered my parents and injured my brother," I spoke in a near whisper. Galfore nodded glumly and put a large hand on my shoulder in comfort. It did not comfort me one bit.

"I'm afraid so, but they are looking for suspects now so do not worry, my little bumgorf, it's okay," he spoke with such sincerity and nurturing.

I backed away from the door. "No, it is not okay." Free flowing tears cascaded down my cheeks. He attempted to pull me in for a hug but, I bolted upstairs. Rapid knocking was heard from the other side of the door. I was halfway up the staircase when I shout,"Go away Xavier!" The slamming of my door echoing to the other parts of the house.

Rachel

I was so damn tired. I finished all of my homework but, I did it all at school, not on the bus as planned. I was going to call Gar, see if he wanted to hang out but I didn't want to appear wear and dependent on him. Besides, he was probably still ticked off at me. I hadn't even bothered to drop Dick off at Kori's house for two reasons. One: Kori wasn't even there and two: Alfred has the perfect remedy for Dick and his drunk ass. He's eighteen, why was he drunk in the first place?

My purple lilac hair was fading and you could see the black color of my hair. It was frizzy, out of place and stopped at my armpits. I was absolutely going to have to take care of that little problem. Instead of going to a hair shop, I'll just wait until this all girls sleepover Karen was talking about and let Jenny dye it and cut it there. Rule number one in life: Never let Karen do your hair. She will always, always get carried away.

I laid on my bed reading but I couldn't focus. I was reading Mocking Jay, the book Gar had gotten for me at Barnes n' Noble. I flushed at the memory. I closed the book and rubbed my temple. I was making absolute zero progress in this book because I'm too distracted. My phone buzzed from my back pocket as if I wasn't distracted enough.

"Hello?" I asked into the phone absent minded. I didn't even bother to check the caller id.

"Uh, is this one of Kori's friends?"

I answered hesitantly,"Yes, and who is calling?"

"Greetings, this is her uncle Galfore and she seems to be having the boy troubles. Would you mind coming over to supposedly cheer her up? Do you need the address?"

"No, no. Don't worry about it, I told Dick and his stubborn ass to apologize. I'll be there in ten."

"Thank you so much, when you get here just go straight up to her room."

"Got it, bye."

"Bye."

Like I really was going to finish my book anyways. Now I have to go fix someone else's boy problems when I have my own.

Dick

The white roses in my hand were starting to droop. I had to admit, I was starting to droop. Over and over I kicked myself for some football game keep me half an hour late away from Kori. I knocked repeatedly on her door once more. Large footsteps were heard from the other end.

An old man opened the door and looked so pissed, that his red hair seemed it would catch on fire. "Listen bobsnar, I do not know what you said to my niece, but Xavier you better get the 'H-E-double hockey sticks' out of my lawn!

"I'm not Xavier," I replied offended that he thought I was,"I'm Dick Grayson, me and Kori are supposed to go to the carnival tonight." Seriously, how many people didn't know who I was.

He grunted,"Wait here." The door shut momentarily before it opened once again. He stepped out of the way, a smile tugging at his lips from the sight of flowers in my hand and from my collared white shirt. "She's in her room."

I nodded slowly and made my way upstairs. I could feel his eyes watching my every move. Looking around, I noticed how her house was really clean. Maybe that guy was there nanny or something.

I opened about three doors that didn't belong to Kori until I tried to open one but it was locked. I heard a distant,"Go away!" and knew that it belonged to her. My posture changed slightly and I called back nervously,"It's me."

"Richard, I would prefer to be left alone for a moment," Kori said trying to muffle her sniffles.

"And I would prefer to not let this bother me but I clearly don't have a choice. Come on, Kor, open up," I spoke calmly.

"No thank you."

"I didn't really ask you."

"Why can you not just go away?"

"Because you're upset, and it's bugging me to death."

"It's nothing, really I am fine," she said a little louder.

"Then how about you come tell me that face to face," I said also speaking up.

"I do not wish to."

"Again, I didn't really ask you."

"Just go away!"

"I'm not leaving until you open this door!"

"No!"

"Was it that asshole Xavier?"

I heard a sniffle and could feel her discomfort from where I stood.

"Kori!" I said more sternly that time.

"It's none of your business!"

"Yes, it actually is!"

"For the last time, Dick, go away!"

"Kor-"

"No!"

"I'm going to count to three!"

"And you think that really frightens me?" Kori spoke with slight amusement.

"One!"

"Dick, please!"

"Two," I shouted.

"You are completely insane!"

"Three!"

A/N: Since I was offline for so long I'm giving you guys two chappies in one day. And this one was longer than the last one just as I promised. Until Next Time, loves!