Hey Everyone, look at your watches because it's SEQUEL time!!!
Thank you to all the special reviewers who made this happen, this one's for you guys...
Note-This story contains some traces of RoyxDonna
Warning-Do not read until you've read the previous chapter "Shine On"
ENJOY!
Disclaimer: I don't own Teen Titans or Home By Daughtry
Dick's POV
Bored. The one word that could perfectly describe my day at work today. And when it gets right down to it, I realized that, that one word could also describe my life. My life was so boring. It's not that I'm a boring person or anything, it's that I'm missing that one person, you know that one person that's supposed to make your life interesting. And no, I'm not talking about those blonde bimbos that I'm forced to date for business purposes. Those kind of people just get annoying...
I would have continued to rant on about my purposeless life when my secretary's voice filled the empty room. "Mr. Grayson, you have Mr. Harper holding on line 1 for you."
Oh lord when Roy called it usually meant I had some pointless date, with some pointless girl that had I would have no interest in. "Okay thanks Margaret, Can you put him through please?"
The line went silent until Roy's charming voice came through the line "Hey Dick, are you busy during lunch?"
What could he possibly want, "What do you want Roy?" I knew I sounded kind of annoyed, but I wasn't really into his dating services.
"Whoa, relax man, I have something really important to tell you so I want to meet you for lunch. Is that too much to ask for?" Okay, so Roy sounded like this was actually important so I was curious.
"Why? What's so important?" Roy laughed, he knew he had my interest.
"You'll see man, just meet me at our café at lunch." I hung up the phone, what was the deal with him?
I sat down at the table with Roy, and I noticed how much this man really had changed. I mean in high school, he was such a player and a huge flirt, and nobody told him what to do or anything. He lived life so carefree, that is, until he met Donna Troy, the woman of his dreams. She came into his life during the senior year of high school, and it was so amazing to see how much of an effect Donna had on him.
He fell head over heels in love with her, and she whipped him into the ideal boyfriend, and as of 2 months ago, fiancé. And it was hilarious because if you were just to mention how much Roy had changed over the years he would get all angry and upset over it. I think he just had a hard time believing that a woman flip him upside down.
"Hey Dick, you there man?"
I snapped out of my trance and turned to my best friend, "Oh sorry, so what's the deal with this lunch meeting?"
Roy smirked, "Oh Come on, a best friend can't just have lunch with his brother?" I smirked as well.
Then I rolled my eyes, "Whatever, so tell me, what's up?"
"Alright, get ready for the best news of your life. So guess who called Donna last night?", I shrugged my shoulder and he continued, "Well them let me give you a few hints, she's tall with the absolute best pair of legs imaginable, she's got the most perfect smile, beautiful reddish auburn colored hair, and the most gorgeous green eyes that any man will ever see in his life. Sound familiar?"
No Way. It could be her. I didn't think I'd ever hear her beautiful name ever. Kori. The woman that could only existed in my dreams because right now she lives on the other side of the country. The woman I haven't laid eyes on in 4 whole years. My throat went dry. Was I right? Was she coming home to Gotham?
"No Way, Donna talked to Kori last night?" I was at a loss of words. She was my first and only love. This was surreal.
"Oh yea. Your precious Korina is coming home to Gotham this Friday. And she's here to stay. She's coming home to her parents, then later moving into her own penthouse, alone. Meaning that she doesn't have a boyfriend to live with."
I stared at Roy with disbelief, memories starting to flow of when she was first leaving Gotham...
Flashback-Dick's POV
"So remember when I told you that I applied for that modeling internship in New York", I nodded my head, staring into her eyes. "Well I got news this morning that I had gotten the internship, so I'll be modeling and going to school there."I squeezed her hand and opened my mouth but she put her fingers to my lips.
"Wait, I'm not finished yet. I know that sounds really exciting and all but there is some really bad news." she paused then continued, "You see I thought that the internship started at the start of the school year, but it starts a lot sooner. As in I'm leaving next week to go to New York and starting the internship, never coming back to Gotham, for a long time." she looked at my face, and I immediately let go of her hand in disbelief.
"Well then what do you want me to say? That I'm happy for you? That without you here I'm supposed to have a great last summer? Sure I'm happy, but that means that we don't get to be together for the next two and half months plus the other 4 years you'll be gone." I was so upset to hear that she was leaving me that I just freaked out on her. I realized that I had really messed up and that I had to tell her how I felt about her later before she boarded her flight to New York.
"I'm Sorry Kori, for everything I said to you. It meant nothing at all. I love you and you going away to New York could never change that." she smiled as tears continued down her face, so I used my gentle hand to wipe them away from her perfect face.
End Flashback.
"Oh Come on Dick, snap out of it." I shook my head, bringing me out of my trance. Roy clears his throat, "So she's coming home this Friday, and Donna is going to plan her a surprise welcome home party. I want you to come so you can be Kori's big Welcome home present, if you know what I mean."
I raised on of my eyebrows and asked, "A party at Kori's parents house to welcome her home for good?"
He nodded his head, "Yup, can I count you in or not?"
I shrugged, "Yea, I guess I could make an appearance." he laughed at my casual attitude when in reality I couldn't wait to see her again. But then again I was a little hesitant, was she still the same Kori that I fell in loved with? Would she still have that effect on me when she touched me? Was she still fun loving and extremely caring? So many question that I couldn't wait to find answers too...
Friday-Day of Party-Dick's POV
I looked at myself one last time in the mirror. Perfect. I knew I looked perfect, my hair spiked to perfection, my clothes a button up shirt that wasn't buttoned up all the way, and a pair of my favorite designer jeans. This was it. It was time to show Kori that I had matured into a good looking man.
7:15. The party started at 7:30, so I would be a little late. But I had to make sure that I looked my best for this party. For Kori. Oh who am I kidding? I've been staring into the mirror for like a half an hour now. What am I? Some kind of chick? I put my Chanel watch on my wrist and made my way out of my apartment.
-
I spent like 15 minutes trying to find somewhere to park my car and when I did I stepped out of my car to take a look around the outside of the mansion, realizing how many people had made it to see her come home.I could hear Ocean Avenue by Yellowcard blaring inside the house. Roy said that her sister, Kimi would be back from the airport with Kori at around 8:30. So all the guest were expected to be there by 7:30 so that they could plan out the surprise.
As I was walking up to the front door, I ran into my good friend, Victor and his girlfriend Karen.
"Hey Dick, excited to see Kori come home aren't ya?"
I laughed, "I'm not gonna lie to you Vic."
We walked into the house, to find Donna talking on microphone telling everyone it was time to start hiding all over the house. I think It was Gar and I who were behind one of the many couches because I heard him whispering to me something I couldn't hear. The lights went out and every single one of heard Kori and Kimi laughing as they were approaching the house. She opened the door and everyone screamed SURPRISE!!! She nearly jumped right into the arms of her sister. That was the first time I had seen her in like 4 years and boy, with age, came beauty. I thought she was beautiful when we were dating in high school, but beautiful doesn't begin to describe her now.
She looked really grown up, and I think every man, single or not, noticed her beauty and was taken back by it. I saw her as she ran up to Donna to thank her, and then she grabbed the microphone.
"Oh My God! Thank you guys for all being here, this means so much to me. I missed Gotham so much and you have no idea how long I've been wanting to come home." She stepped down form the stage and the party officially started. Wow her voice, she never ceases to amaze me. Her voice had become a little more mature and stronger and I could no longer wait to talk to her again.
I found Roy, and he said that he was gonna help me find Kori so I could talk to her. We searched up and down, high and low and finally found her with a bunch of her friends, talking and laughing, that sweet melodic laugh she has inside of her. Roy talked to her for a bit and then I found her walking right up to me.
"Richard..."
She hugged me with all her might, and I immediately wrapped my arm around her to pull us closer together. She looked me straight in the eyes and said "How are you?" I blinked, this was crazy, here we are 4 years later, in my arms, asking me how I was doing.
"Well I—"
All of a sudden one of her friends that I couldn't recognize completely interrupted me, "Kori, Kori, come on you have to meet my boyfriend, your gonna love him." she took a hold of Kori, and pulled her away from me. Kori gave me an apologetic look as her friend dragged her away from sight.
Then Roy approached me, "So, how did it go?"
I sighed, "I didn't get a chance to tell her how I was doing because one of her friends pulled her away from me."
Roy patted my shoulder, "Hey don't worry man, she'll be back, just give her a little bit of time." I smiled. Roy was right. I'll just wait for her to find me.
The party had been a complete success. Donna really can throw a last minute party. At the moment I was talking to Rachel about the party.
She asked me, "So did you get your little piece of heaven with Kori yet?"
I raised an eyebrow, "If by that you mean talk to her, then no. I hugged her but then one of her friends dragged her away from me, and I haven't seen her since."
"Oh well if I see her then all find you, because if theirs anyone who deserves a little alone time with her it's you."I nodded my head and started looking for her again.
I must have been looking for her for a long time because I realized that it was midnight. I started realizing that this was ridiculous, a person can't be this hard to find. I found Roy again, and he tried helping me again. Either this mansion was really big or she was avoiding us or something. We searched the whole house about 2 times before I threw my hands up in defeat.
"Okay that's it, I give up, if she had wanted to find me and talk to me she would have done it by now. I'm going home." I gave up because obviously I was wasting my time.
Roy turns to look at me, "No Dick, don't give up on her. Let's just wait here, she'll show up eventually."
"No Roy, it's fine, I'm tired anyway. I'll see you later." With that I made a break towards the door, walked to my car, and drove back to my house where I could sulk in the peace and quiet.
Kori's POV
I looked at my cell phone, 12:00, wow it was already midnight. I made my way to my best friend Rachel. She really grew up into a beautiful young woman and it was so great to see her again.
I walked up to her and smiled, "Hey Rachel, having fun?"
"Yea , this parties great! Hey you know Dick came up to me because he was looking for you. Did you get a chance to talk to him yet?"
"Oh shoot Rachel, I forgot about Richard. I was talking to him, but then one of my friends dragged me by the collar of my shirt to meet her boyfriend so I had to leave him. I've just been distracted by all these people so I haven't really talked to him."
Rachel took a sip of her drink and said, "well I think you should go and look for him because he really wanted to talk with you." I sighed, I can't believe I had forgotten about him. I said goodbye to Rachel and went out looking for him.
I must have spent a good 45 minutes, looking for Richard, but I kept getting distracted by other people. I walked towards the middle of the room I was in and saw Roy, I'm sure he would know where Richard is.
"Hey Roy where's Richard, I've been looking all over for him and I can't find him." Then I saw Roy frown.
"Um Kori he left. He kinda gave up looking for you and told me that he was tired and so he left about 30 minutes ago."
I sighed, Dammit I was too late, "Is he mad at me?"
Roy shrugged and said, "I don't know, he seemed more upset that he didn't get to talk to you or anything."
I was going to talk to Richard tonight and that was that, "Give me his address Roy, oh and tell my sister that I'm taking the car tonight."
I exited my own party, into my sister's car and started my way to Richard's House. Please don't be mad at me. When I saw his face for the first time again in 4 years I felt those butterflies and it was an amazing feeling. To be able to hold him again after 4 years of not even hearing his name. I just had to be with him tonight. I heard the Song Home by Daughtry on my iPOD and turned up the stereo.
I've not always been the best man, or friend for you
But your love, it makes true
And I don't know why
You always seem to give me another try
So I'm going home
To the place where I belong
Where your love has always been enough for me
I'm not running from
No, I think you got me all wrong
Don't regret this life I chose for me
But these faces and these places are getting old
So I'm going Home
Dick's House&POV
I got out of the shower and put on a pair of boxers. Well tonight was loads of fun. I can't believe that I couldn't find her at all. It was like she was trying to avoid me and hide from me so she didn't have to talk to me. I sighed, how could I think that everything was gonna be the same as 4 years ago. Again I was interrupted in my thoughts by somebody knocking on the door.
Who could be here at 1:00 in the morning? Nonetheless I went to go answer the door. It probably just Roy. I opened the door, and Roy was defiantly not the one on the other side. This person was gorgeous and as much as Roy thinks he is, she has him beat by millions of miles.
"Kori what are you doing here? Don't you have a party still going on?"
"Oh Richard it's not a party when the one man I wanted to see the most leaves." She smiled and wrapped her arms around my neck and kissed me. I put arms around her waist and I deepened the kiss. God, I missed her so much her touch, her smell, everything. I would give up every damn thing I owned just to stay in this moment forever.
She pulled away and smiled again, as our hands intertwined. "I missed you Kori, So much, I was just afraid that you weren't as happy to see—"
She kissed me again, and I understood what she was trying to tell me. She pulled away saying, "Now let's have our own party shall we?" I smirked and picked her up bridal style, closing the door behind me.
I really hoped that this chapter wasn't dissapointing...I felt like could have done better. BUT i do LOVE Daughtry, and i had to include his song because it fit perfectly.
Even if it was please Review
OH but i have big plans for my next one-shot, but it will be kind of sad
UNTIL THEN
Thanx&Review