Ch 25
"They're here somewhere," said Raven.
"The Gotham City Mall," he smiled. "Somehow that doesn't surprise me," said Gar before he turned into a bloodhound, seeking Dick or Kory's scent. Turning back into human form, his nose twitched. "I got a lock on Dick. His hair gel is still so pungent."
The couple ended up at candy store, which got Gar all excited and Raven could tell. "Relax their Rambo. We're here for Dick and Kory."
"Raven, Gar!" said Kory as she rushed to them at a speed that worried them. Suddenly they were both caught up in a tight embrace.
""K—Kory, air!" exclaimed Gar.
"Oh," she blushed as she let the couple down. "I'm most sorry. It is just so exciting to see you both."
"We're happy to see you to Kory," said Raven.
"Looks like you two showed up just in time," said Dick.
"A lot of wedding stuff to do, huh?" asked Gar.
"You have no idea," said Dick.
"Well you look really happy Dick," said Gar. "This feels like a long time coming."
"I am happy," said Dick as his arm went around Kory.
"So, what do you need from us?" asked Gar. "Anything, just name it."
"I have a feeling we're going to live to regret this," said Raven.
Dick smiled at Raven. "Probably. Anyway Kory wanted to pick out some candy for the reception."
"No problem I'm an expert at picking out candy," said Gar.
"Says the 21 year old child," said Raven.
Gar smiled. "It almost feels like old times Rae, you insulting me."
"You're a glutton for punishment Gar," said Raven.
"You can punish me later Rae," said Gar as she blushed while he looked around at the candy. "Come on Kory I'll help you pick some stuff out."
"Thank you Gar," said Kory as they went on their search.
"Well," smirked Dick, "It looks lie you two are getting along."
"Shut up Dick."
Gar sighed. "Who knew helping with Dick and Kory's wedding would be so exhausting," said Gar as he flopped on the bed in the couple's guest room.
"Yes and unfortunately it's not over yet," said Raven as she unpacked her clothes and put them away.
"Well hopefully Vic and Karen get here soon so we don't have to do all of the work," he said as he sat up on the bed. "Despite all this I'm really happy for them," he smiled as he felt a dip in the bed.
"Me to," she said as she watched his hand move to hers in a not so subtle way before making a home inside her hand. The heat from his hand felt good in hers and everything felt right in the moment.
"Do you ever think—?"
"About marriage. I haven't thought about it until this moment. I didn't even think I'd live this long or—
"Fall in love," Gar smiled.
"Well someone was awfully persistent," smirked Raven.
"I wouldn't have been if I didn't think you were worth it Rae," he said in a serious tone.
"I love you," she said as she caressed the green skin on his face.
"I love you to Raven," he said as they leaned into each other, their lips meeting in a soft kiss.
Suddenly Gar found himself flat on his back on the bed, looking up at his girlfriend straddling his body with a smile on her face. "Rae?"
"I—I—it was Lust," she said as she was about to move off him, but his hands held her waist above him.
"It's ok Rae, you don't have to be ashamed of that. I feel that way towards you to, so we can talk about it. You don't have to hide from me, we can deal with this together."
"I—I'm scared I could hurt you with how much I feel for you, but I still want to be with you. You make me happy," she said as she let him move her body to right beside him as he held her close.
Gar kissed her charka and sighed. "You make me happy to Rae, so let's take slow. You decide what we do intimately. There's no pressure."
"You're not like most guys are you?"
"Well," he wiggled his ears, "not really but I get what you mean. I love being with you Rae. If this relationship was about sex, I would have left a while ago. You mean so much to me, and I'm willing to be patient."
"I appreciate that Gar, but I'm just worried Lust won't be able to wait much longer."
"So I'll talk to her, tell her to give you some time," he said as he looked to Raven who agreed to his suggestion.