Chapter 4 people … I hope your liking the series so far … I'm still trying to connect some things with the storyline so I hope it pans out okay … AND keep in mind that things are not always as easy to predict …

Disclaimer: I do not own Teen Titans … if I did, they'd still be on TV!!!

Start of a New Relationship?

It wasn't Kori. At the door, it was the bulky video game jock. Blushing, he tried to look away, but couldn't.

"I guess I caught you at a bad t …"

Raven slammed the door, not even letting him finish his sentence. She turned and leaned her back on the door; her heart was beating so fast that she thought she was having a heart attack. She fell to the floor, still clutching the towel around her.

Knock Knock

She stayed quiet for a moment not wanting to open the door. Through the door, though, she could hear the guy clearing his throat before speaking.

"Uh … sorry about that, I uh, just wanted to invite you to go hang out somewhere. I hear your Kori's new roomy. My name's Vic, I'm in dorm 155 so if you're interested …"

Raven stood up, and laid her head on the door contemplating whether she should answer him. Finally, she inched the door open a crack. Vic was already walking away, but upon hearing the door creak open he turned back.

"No, it's okay." Raven said peering from behind the door at Vic. Vic looked innocent enough and had apologized, she thought, so why not.

"So you'll go?" Vic asked, trying hard not to shift his eyes down to her bathroom attire.

"That would be great." Raven said, and shut the door.

From the other side, Vic yelled out.

"I'll meet you downstairs in ten minutes!"

Raven went back to her shower she had left running. How did news about me get around so fast? she thought before entering into the blanket of steam.

Ooo

Coming into the communal living room, she spotted Vic waiting by the fireplace. As soon as he saw her he waved and walked over to her. Vic was seemingly well dressed this night, she thought; as he was wearing a stripped collared shirt and dark blue jeans. A cap covered his shaved head, yet what caught Raven's eye was a silver heart necklace he was wearing.

"Everything okay?" He asked Raven, who turned her attention back to him.

Seeing what Vic was wearing, she looked down at her own attire. Her black Led Zeppelin shirt and ripped jeans were near opposite styles to Vic's. Noticing Raven's actions, he put his arm on her shoulder.

"Hey you look fine …" He said, rubbing the back of his neck with his other hand before going on. "… and I didn't get to properly introduce myself earlier. My name's Victor Stone, but my friends call me Vic." He grinned, taking his hand off her shoulder.

"I'm Raven, Raven Roth." Raven replied, putting her hand over her mouth; she couldn't help but snicker at his big grin. He was a lot bigger than her, but she felt warmth and gentleness when he placed his hand on her shoulder. He reminded her of a big teddy bear.

"So where we goin?" She asked Vic.

"I know a good place, you like music?"

Raven shook her head yes. Vic smiled and wrapped his arm around her, leading her out. Raven looked at his hand on her shoulder and then back at him. Just like a teddy bear, she thought. They walked out together, his arm keeping her warm that cool cloudy evening.

Ooo

Vic took her to one of Jump City's hotspots, a blues club on JC's Southside. The atmosphere inside the club was soothing to Raven. Sipping down an iced tea, she enjoyed the music and the glow of the blue neon lights around her. On stage, a hooded trumpeter was performing. His silver trumpet shone under the spotlight, while his melodic sound drifted throughout the room.

"This is my favorite musician, his name's Herald!" Vic told her before turning back to watch him. Across, Raven looked down at her ice tea.

"Why did you invite me here, Vic?" Raven asked, following the ring of her glass with her finger. Everyone at UJC seemed so friendly and giving, she was confused at their hospitality.

Vic looked away from the band to her.

"Well … "he paused, trying to think of the right words, "… earlier I saw you walking around campus and I guess you reminded me of someone."

Vic looked into her grayish-purple (?) eyes and then turned back to the music. Reading his face, Raven knew that it was someone he had loved; she shifted her eyes to the silver heart pendent around his neck, knowing that same someone gave it to him. But after a couple of minutes, Vic got out of the booth and turned to Raven with his hand stretched out. Raven looked up at him and hesitated.

"Can I have this dance?"

Raven looked down; she had didn't know how to dance.

"I'll teach you …" Vic brushed her purple hair back, revealing her downcast eyes. He already knew why she hesitated. She looked up into his eyes and put her hand in his.

She was in a new town, but already she had a new life with so many friends and people who cared about her. Instead of the distant, isolated girl of her past she was finally starting to feel at home in Jump City. Dancing with Vic, she felt safe in his arms. She laid her head on his shoulder as music drifted throughout the club.

Ooo

Even though she was having a great time, there was something peculiar about Vic. After the club, Vic wanted to fascinate her by taking her to the ocean. Driving to the ocean, they got out of Vic's SUV and headed for the shoreline. Scattered bonfires lit up the beach while the stars and moon shone overhead.

"You know Raven; this has been the best day in a long while for me." He turned to her and grasped her hand. "Why don't we do this all the time?"

Raven wasn't sure if this was a friendly request or more. The look in his eyes seemed to say something else than the words he had just spoken.

"Be my girlfriend." Vic whispered to her, bringing her hand to his chest; but as he did she felt the cold of the silver heart necklace on her hand.

His eyes seemed to see her, but his heart wanted someone else. She knew it wasn't his fault he was doing this. There was something more to it. She slid her hand out of his and turned facing the ocean, wrapping her arms around herself because of cold wind.

"Vic … you said I reminded you of someone … who was it?" Raven asked staring into the black ocean.

Vic stayed silent. Clutching the silver heart, he looked up into the night sky and sighed.

"She's not gone Raven; … it's just that I was stupid enough to lose her."

Even for a kind person like Vic, Raven couldn't imagine him doing something to someone else. She shivered, but he came forward and put his arm around her, holding her close.

"I'm sorry Rae … I see you and I still see her … I'm a rotten person for trying to use you to replace her." Vic looked down at her, a tear falling from his cheek. They stayed silent, both watching the black waves roll back and forth. From there, he led her back to his car and took her home.

Ooo

What a night …

Raven was tired and just wanted to climb into bed and sleep. It was already two in the morning and she still had a class she had to find the next day. She made her way up the dimly lit dorm stairs until she was on her floor. Going to her dorm, she noticed the lights were still on.

She opened the door and stood in the doorway, shocked (don't ya love it). Kori laid on the bed in her pink pj's, eyes closed. The orange-haired guy was inches from her lips, but stopped when he heard the door open. Turning to see Raven in the doorway, he stood up trying to look innocent. Raven looked over to Kori who yawned before rubbing her eyes open. She had been asleep, but the sound of the door stirred her from her sleep and finding both Raven and the other there.

Like I said … What a night …

Ooo

That's the end of chapter 4; my how college is an interesting experience, as Raven is quickly finding out. Chapter 5 coming soon!!! My stories just keep getting longer, don't they … don't forget 2 review too!

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