So, chapter 8. I'm really proud of myself for all my updates. Ok, so this story has been favorited by 3 people, has 5 great reviews, and one follower so far. Not to mention it's been viewed 640 times. Wow. Thank you readers for your support. Gonna warn you now, this is looking like it'll be a lllloooonnnngggg story.
BB: Wow. 640 views. Impressive, dudette.
Me: Thank you. Star? Would you like to do the disclaimer?
Star: Oh, yes please, friend Kitkat!
Me: Well, you go right ahead, Star.
Star: Okay!
Disclaimer: Friend Kitkat only owns her 'OC's' and her 'plots', though I am unsure what those are. She does not own Teen Titans, meaning me and my team mates.
At the girl's sleepover
Star's POV
We all listened as Lacey began her tale of Africa.
"Ok. My parents were Mark and Marie Logan. They were geneticists, genetic scientists, who specialized in animal studies. They got the opportunity to move to Africa to further their research. So we moved to Africa. Back then, Beastboy's name was Garfield (don't tell him I told you) so I called him 'Gar'. Anyway, Gar and I grew up happily, spending our days playing in the jungle while our parents worked.
One day, when I was 7 and Gar was 8,we went a little deeper into the jungle than usual and we ended up getting lost. Suddenly, this rabid, green monkey (yes, I said green monkey. Do not laugh) attacked us. He bit Gar when he tried to protect me and ended up biting me too. We ran and finally got home. The next morning, we felt miserable and our parents took us to their lab to see what was wrong.
It turns out we had Sakutia, a rare disease that had no cure and was fatal. Our parents had previously been looking for a cure before we got sick. They had a serum, but it was untested. They gave it to Gar, who was a little worse than me since he'd been bitten first. He was affected worse than me. His ears had gotten bigger and he had a fang. Not only that, his skin was green and so was his hair and eyes. After he took the serum, his hair, his eyes, and his skin stayed the same.
My condition wasn't as bad. My hair only had a few green streaks in it; it wasn't fully green yet. My eyes were green, but my skin still looked fairly normal. I only had a green mark here and there. The only non-visible side effects we had was Gar's hearing and my eyesight. They were better than any regular humans.
Later, we discovered our shapeshifting abilities. People were scared of what we could do and started making fun of me and Gar. My parents planned on moving us back to America while they finished their research. A week before we were going to leave to live with our uncle Nick, we went on a boat ride. And…..the river was choppy and we went the wrong way. There was a waterfall and we were heading right for it. My dad…..he told us to turn into birds and fly home. Gar and I…..we went and sat on a branch on a nearby tree. We couldn't bear to leave them. They jumped into the river…...but….the current dragged them under and they…...died.
We went home and gathered our few belongings. Our uncle Nick came to look after us and take us back to his home. The night before we were supposed to leave, someone broke into our house. I never saw his face but he saw us. He went after us and i transformed into a bird. But Gar, he was too shocked to transform. So the man took him. I tried changing back, but I was too scared. He ended up taking Gar and, until yesterday, I never saw Gar again.
My uncle was furious and thought I'd done something to Gar. He wanted to get the authorities to arrest me. I ran away and found a tribe who didn't mind my powers. I lived with them for nine years and then….I came here," Lacey finally finished her tale and looked down at her hands. I was so overwhelmed with sadness for her I could not speak. And the others could not speak either.
Surprisingly, it was friend Raven who comforted Lacey. She went and sat in front of Lacey. Raven put her arms around Lacey and embraced her. Lacey put her arms around Raven and started crying. I did as well and so did Bee and Jinx. We all went towards Raven and Lacey and got in on the 'group hug'.
With the boys
Beastboy's POV
We watched the girls get into a group hug. I felt like crying, except I wouldn't in front of the guys.
"BB?" asked Cyborg. I turned to see all the guys looking at me with guilt and concern written on their faces.
"Yeah, Cy?" I answered.
"Sorry I make fun of your ears and fang," Cy said quietly.
"And I'm sorry I call you grass stain sometimes," Robin added. Wait, when does Robin apologize.
"We didn't know about your past and we shouldn't have made fun of you without knowing," Aqualad said.
"You dudes don't have to apologize. It's fine. I'm used to it," I probably shouldn't have said that last part. They winced, as if thinking about how Lace and I used to be made fun of.
Before they could say anything else, the girls separated from their group hug and we went back to our seats and continued watching.
And back to the girls
Lacey's POV
I was so touched from the group hug. When I was done crying, I drew myself away and wiped my tears away. I smiled shakingly at the girls.
"Well, now that I feel better, I think it's my turn," the other girls smiled and went back to their seats.
"Let us make this the last truth or dare before we get ready for the next activity, please," said Star. We all nodded and I decided to ask someone who hadn't gone since the beginning.
"Raven, truth or dare?" I asked. Raven looked at me and I think she read my mind. Literally.
"Truth," Raven answered. I took a deep breath.
"You don't have to answer this. I'm only asking because I'm super protective of Gar and need to know. Do you love him? My brother?" I asked. Bee, Jinx, and Star looked shocked, like they couldn't believe I'd actually asked her. Raven took a deep breath. I felt bad, practically making her tell Gar. But I needed to know and I knew this was the only chance I had at getting an honest answer.
"Yes. Now, what's the next activity?" Raven pulled her hood over her head but I'm pretty sure we all saw her blushed face.
"Karaoke!" exclaimed Star. Uh oh.
"Y'all have 10 minutes to prepare a song. Starting….now!" cried Bee. With that, everyone but me left the common room and went elsewhere. I looked at camera and sighed. I walked up and started talking, knowing the boys were listening.
"Guys, don't talk to the girls about what you've heard. They'll tell you when you're ready," I said. Then I sat down and look through my playlist.
*It has been 10 minutes*
The girls came back and we got out a microphone and Bee set the computer up so it'd play the songs karaoke style. Star volunteered to go first. She typed in the song and started singing 'Love Story' by Taylor Swift.
We were both young when I first saw you
I close my eyes and the flashback starts
I'm standing there on a balcony in summer air
See the lights, see the party, the ball gowns
See you make your way through the crowd
And say hello
Little did I know
That you were Romeo, you were throwing pebbles
And my daddy said, "Stay away from Juliet"
And I was crying on the staircase
Begging you, please, don't go
And I said,
"Romeo, take me somewhere we can be alone
I'll be waiting, all that's left to do is run
You'll be the prince and I'll be the princess
It's a love story, baby just say yes
So I sneak out to the garden to see you
We keep quiet 'cause we're dead if they knew
So close your eyes, escape this town for a little while
'Cause you were Romeo, I was a scarlet letter
And my daddy said "Stay away from Juliet"
But you were everything to me, I was begging you, please, don't go
And I said Romeo take me somewhere we can be alone
I'll be waiting, all there's left to do is run
You'll be the prince and I'll be the princess
It's a love story baby just say yes
Romeo save me, they're trying to tell me how to feel
This love is difficult, but it's real
Don't be afraid, we'll make it out of this mess
It's a love story, baby just say "Yes"
Oh, oh
I got tired of waiting
Wondering if you were ever coming around
My faith in you was fading
When I met you on the outskirts of town
And I said
"Romeo save me, I've been feeling so alone
I keep waiting for you but you never come
Is this in my head? I don't know what to think"
He knelt to the ground and pulled out a ring and said
"Marry me, Juliet, you'll never have to be alone
I love you and that's all I really know
I talked to your dad, go pick out a white dress
It's a love story, baby just say yes"
Oh, oh,
Oh, oh
'Cause we were both young when I first saw you.
The next person to sing was Bee. She decided to sing 'Countdown' from Victorious. But slightly modified.
Yeah, yeah, yeah
ohohohoh, yeah
All my attention baby
My extra time
There's nothin' I won't give you
Boy, if you were mine
Six million times I'm thinkin'
About your face
You know I'm crazy for you
Let me count the ways
Too many boys I'm chasin'
I've had my fun
But all the time was wasted
Boy you know that you're the one
It's a countdown to your love
You're my number one boy
It's a countdown fallin' faster
Don't think I'm gon' last now
(Oh, Oh) Wait a minute
I said wait a minute, wait a minute (Oh, Oh)
There's only one in your life
I want it to be me
Gon' set your heart on fire
Burnin' in the fourth degree
Serenade you, call your name
For you to come around
9, 10 back again
Count the ways I love you now
It's a countdown to your love
You're my number one boy
It's a countdown fallin' faster 2x
Don't think I'm gon' last now
(Oh, Oh) Wait a minute
I said wait a minute, wait a minute (Oh, Oh)
Ooh Ooh
10, you're handsome
9, you're amazing
8, you're contagious
Every time I look at you
6, you're a star
5, who you are
4, 3 know you want me
Don't you know that I want you too
You're the one (Yeah)
It's a countdown to your love
You're my number one boy
It's a countdown fallin' faster
It's a countdown fallin' faster
Don't think I'm gon' last now
(Oh, Oh) Wait a minute
I said wait a minute, wait a minute (Oh, Oh)
It's a countdown to your love
You're my number one boy
It's a countdown fallin' faster
It's a countdown fallin' faster
Don't think I'm gon' last now
(Oh, Oh) Wait a minute
I said wait a minute, wait a minute (Oh, Oh)
Next to sing was Jinx. She chose 'You belong with me' by Taylor Swift. (A/N I've been listening to Taylor Swift all day. Particularly this song and Love Story. And Last Christmas.)
You're on the phone with your girlfriend
She's upset
She's going off about something that you said
'Cause she doesn't get your humor like I do
I'm in my room
It's a typical Tuesday night
I'm listening to the kind of music she doesn't like
And she'll never know your story like I do'
But she wears short skirts
I wear T-shirts
She's cheer captain
And I'm on the bleachers
Dreaming about the day when you wake up
And find that what you're looking for has been here the whole time
If you can see I'm the one who understands you
Been here all along so why can't you see
You belong with me
You belong with me
Walkin' the streets with you and your worn-out jeans
I can't help thinking this is how it ought to be
Laughing on a park bench, thinking to myself
Hey isn't this easy
And you've got a smile that could light up this whole town
I haven't seen it in a while since she brought you down
You say your fine
I know you better then that
Hey what you doing with a girl like that
She wears high heels
I wear sneakers
She's cheer captain and I'm on the bleachers
Dreaming about the day when you wake up
And find that what what you're looking for has been here the whole time
If you can see that I'm the one who understands you
Been here all along so why can't you see
You belong with me
Standing by and waiting at your back door
All this time how could you not know
Baby, you belong with me
You belong with me
Oh, I remember you drivin' to my house in the middle of the night
I'm the one who makes you laugh
When you know you're about to cry
And I know your favorite songs
And you tell me about your dreams
I think I know where you belong
I think I know it's with me
Can't you see that I'm the one who understands you
Been here all along so why can't you see
You belong with me
Standing by and waiting at your back door
All this time
How could you not know
Baby you belong with me
You belong with me
You belong with me
Have you ever thought just maybe
You belong with me
You belong with me
Raven was going to sing next. I was surprised by her choice in song. 'Mine' by Taylor Swift.
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
You were in college, working part-time, waiting tables
Left a small town, never looked back
I was a flight risk, with a fear of fallin'
Wondering why we bother with love, if it never lasts
I say, "Can you believe it?"
As we're lyin' on the couch
The moment, I can see it
Yes, yes, I can see it now
Do you remember, we were sittin', there by the water?
You put your arm around me for the first time
You made a rebel of a careless man's careful daughter
You are the best thing, that's ever been mine
Flash forward, and we're takin' on the world together
And there's a drawer of my things at your place
You learn my secrets and you figure out why I'm guarded
You say we'll never make my parents' mistakes
And we got bills to pay
We got nothin' figured out
When it was hard to take
Yes, yes
This is what I thought about
Do you remember, we were sittin' there, by the water?
You put your arm around me, for the first time
You made a rebel of a careless man's careful daughter
You are the best thing, that's ever been mine
Do you remember all the city lights on the water?
You saw me start to believe, for the first time
You made a rebel of a careless man's careful daughter
You are the best thing, that's ever been mine
Oh, oh, oh, oh
And I remember that fight, two-thirty a.m.
'Cause everything was slipping right out of our hands
I ran out, crying, and you followed me out into the street
Braced myself for the goodbye,
'Cause that's all I've ever known
Then, you took me by surprise
You said, "I'll never leave you alone"
You said, "I remember how we felt, sitting by the water.
And every time I look at you, it's like the first time.
I fell in love with a careless man's careful daughter.
She is the best thing that's ever been mine."
You made a rebel of a careless man's careful daughter
You are the best thing, that's ever been mine
Do you believe it?
We're gonna make it now
And I can see it
(I can see it now)
I finally got up. I decided to sing 'We are never, ever, getting back together' by, you guessed it, Taylor Swift.
I remember when we broke up, the first time
Saying, this is it, I've had enough
'Cause like we hadn't seen each other in a month
When you, said you, needed space (What?)
Then you come around again and say
Baby, I miss you and I swear I'm gonna change, trust me
Remember how that lasted for a day?
I say, I hate you, we break up, you call me, I love you
Oh we called it off again last night
But oh, this time I'm telling you, I'm telling you
We are never ever, ever getting back together
We are never ever, ever getting back together
You go talk to your friends, talk to my friends, talk to me
But we are never ever, ever, ever getting back together
Like, ever
I'm really gonna miss you picking fights
And me, falling for it screaming that I'm right
And you, would hide away and find your peace of mind
With some indie record that's much cooler than mine
Oh, you called me up again tonight
But oh, this time I'm telling you, I'm telling you
We are never ever, ever getting back together
We, are never ever, ever getting back together
You go talk to your friends, talk to my friends, talk to me (Talk to me)
But, we are never ever, ever, ever getting back together
Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah
Oh oh oh
I used to think that we were forever ever, ever
And I used to say, never say never
Huh, so he calls me up and he's like, I still love you
And I'm like I just I mean this is exhausting, you know, like
We are never getting back together like, ever
(No!) We are never ever, ever getting back together
We, are never ever, ever getting back together
You go talk to your friends, talk to my friends, talk to me
But we, are never ever ever ever getting back together
We, are not getting back together,
We oh, not getting back together
You go talk to your friends, talk to my friends, talk to me (Talk to me)
But we are never ever, ever, ever getting back together
Well, that's that. I'm thinking one more sleepover chapter, then training, then whatever I feel like.
BB: So, what happens when we come home?
Me: Not telling. *smirks at Beastboy's pout*
BB: Argh!
