I know, I know. I'm really sorry. I have been super busy with the holidays. I got a cellphone (yeah!), and a new bedroom that still needs work. I have also been reading a lot of fanfics for my new fanfic I'm gonna write. It's gonna be another ROTG one, but I really like the idea. Now, whose turn is it for disclaimers? I forget.
BB: I forgot because YOU haven't updated in two weeks!
Lacey: Gar, she said she was sorry. *Gar crosses arms, then looks at the author, who has a face filled with guilt. Gar sighs*
BB: Fine. Why not….Lacey again?
Lacey: Sure. Ahem…
Disclaimer: Kitkat owns her plot and OC's only. Not the titans.
Lacey's POV
I had been training with the other titans for weeks and we all had gotten along well. I had yet to go on an actual mission, but I didn't mind. I'd make my debut soon. (Author: Hint, hint)
So Gar and I decided to have some fun and go around the city. First we went to his favorite pizza place and we talked about our adventures. Gar expressed his annoyance with none of his friends switching to the vegetarian life. I sighed sadly at that and I guess he noticed because he asked what was wrong.
"I was just thinking. You sound exactly like you did when we were kids. And so do I, I guess," I replied, looking down at my drink. (Author: Root beer, my personal favorite. In case you were wondering.)
"So? What's wrong with that?" Gar asked, looking at me with concern. I looked at him with a sad smile.
"We haven't changed in 10 years. But you act differently around the others. I don't know if that's a good thing or not," I confessed. It had been bothering me a little. We acted like ourselves around each other, but around the others, he acted silly. And not Gar silly either. He was mature sometimes but around the others, he acted, well, stupid. He played dumb a lot and told horrible jokes. His real jokes were very funny.
"well," Gar blushed and looked at me sheepishly before continuing. "I just, I guess I never felt like I could be myself around them. I trust them and all, but…..I just act dumb. I can't explain why I do it, though."
I understood perfectly what he meant. I never felt like I could be myself around Peter, but I tried. Then, just as I was starting to trust him, he dumps me for Cathy, my best friend. I never blamed her. I knew she started to like him after him and I started dating because she got to know him. I told her it was ok. It really hurt, but if she was happy, then so be it. She cried when I told her I was leaving. Peter didn't come to say goodbye. Which upset me because he and I had been good friends before we dated.
"I understand. Maybe you'll start to open up more by yourself soon. And if not, then I'll help you," I reassured him. Gar was my big brother, someone I knew I could depend on for anything. The least I could do is help him with this. Gar smiled then cracked a joke about how they don't make pizzas fit for a frog, demonstrating this by turning into one and refusing the pizza.
We then just walked around and I admired all the beautiful buildings. Then we went to the park. Gar said he wanted to go get cotton candy, but the line looked pretty long.
"Go ahead. I'll just sit down and wait," I told him. He nodded, then ran to the line. I sat down on a park bench and looked around.
"Hi," a male voice said. I turned and saw a boy roughly my age standing a few feet away from bench. He had red hair, blue eyes, was wearing a plain white t-shirt with a black leather jacket (fake leather that is animal friendly, if you must know), regular jeans with a few holes in them, and black sneakers. The boy had a warm smile that was somewhat shy. I smiled reassuringly at him.
"Hello. Nice day in the park, huh?" I asked. He nodded. I patted the spot next to me, and he sat down, looking relieved.
"It is. I'm Henry, by the way," The boy newly dubbed as 'Henry' said. I smiled when he blushed a little.
"My name is Lacey," I replied. Then I felt a hand on my shoulder.
"And I'm Beastboy, Lacey's brother," Gar said, enunciating the 'brother' bit. I winced when I saw Henry's face full of shock.
"Oh, I'm s-sorry. I-I didn't-" Henry was stammering, so I cut him off to save the boy's last bit of self-esteem.
"It's fine. Beastboy's just a little protective. I hope to see you again," I said while getting up. I knew Gar would make me go anyway. I waved goodbye and followed Gar. Once we were out of earshot, I scolded him.
"He was just being nice. I think you scared him," I said, glaring at him. Gar smirked and put an arm around my shoulders. He drew me towards him.
"Good. I'm not letting any boys near you for as long as I live."
I sighed in exasperation and then ate the cotton candy Gar had gotten for me.
'Boys. So impossible to figure out'
A/N: And, done for now. I will try to update again sooner. Promise.
BB: I don't like the sound of this Henry guy.
Me: Why? He isn't like, um, other boys.
Lacey: You can say Peter's name, you know?
Me: I know, but he makes me so mad!
BB: *tugs on Kitkat's sleeve* But you created him. He's one of your OC's.
Kitkat: I know. But I didn't think he'd turn out like this! I didn't mean to write him as a bad guy, it just sort of…...happened. Anywho, bye-bye for now!
