I'm sure there were a lot of people glad about the last chapter … I hope not to disappoint this chapter … I'm having a lot of fun writing this … here's chapter 6 … enjoy …
Disclaimer: I do not own Teen Titans … if I did, they'd still be on TV!!!
A Warm Embrace…
Gar had taken Raven to the Little Italy Pizzeria around the block. In the middle of their little table, a candle glowed. It was kind of sudden for another person she just met to take her out for a slice of pizza, however, unlike Victor, she felt comfortable around Gar. At least, when he wasn't telling her a joke.
"So what's the catch?" She watched him bite a slice of his tofu pizza, while he looked up at her, puzzled by her question.
"What do you mean?" He put down his slice and wiped his mouth with a napkin.
"You invite a total stranger to have a slice of pizza and there's no catch. There has to be a catch." She monotonously said to Gar. She had let her guard down yesterday with Victor, but now she was alert for anything suspicious.
"No catch. I just want to get to know you better." He smiled at her before returning to his half-eaten pizza. She stared at him for a minute before looking down at her slice of tofu pizza.
"You'll like it, I promise." She looked up, into his eyes and then back down to her slice in front of her.
"I respect you don't eat meat. Respect that I don't eat fake meat."
Gar smiled though and put out his palm at her. She looked up, a mystified look on her face.
"Do you trust me?" Gar asked her. She hesitated; however, staring into his green eyes (again!) she gave him her hand.
Ooo
Gar took Raven to an underground concert featuring an amateur punk artist named Punk Rocket. The loud music, bright lights, and raucous crowd made Raven glad that she had Gar with her. With Gar holding her hand, her adrenaline rose as he took her straight into the mosh pit. The whole scene became a blur to her until it was time for her to go.
"Ow … my ankle hurts. I think I sprained it during the mosh pit." They had walked back to campus and were now in the main plaza. Raven sat on the fountain's edge, her ankle sitting on Gar's lap. He rubbed it, trying to make it better.
"You want me to carry you?" Raven looked at Gar who carefully stood up and turned his back to her, waiting for her to hang on to him.
"Really?" She contemplated for awhile before jumping on his back. Gar was somewhat shorter than her, but he carried her easily. He carried her all the way back to her room, and yes, even up the stairs.
"Thanks Gar." She said, as she climbed off his back. Gar leaned next to the door and smiled at her.
"No prob, Raven." They looked into each other's eyes, not sure what to do. Gar rubbed the back of his neck and stared down at the floor. Raven looked down as well.
"Raven …" Gar felt for her hand and held it. He looked back into her dark purple eyes but couldn't find the words he wanted to say.
"Who's this Gar?"
Raven and Gar both jumped, they hadn't noticed a pink haired girl walking down the hallway towards them. Raven slipped out of Gar's grasp and was surprised to see it was the same girl that had Brother Blood's class with her.
"Oh Jenna … this is Raven. She's ne"
"I know ... she's in my Psychology class with me and Wally." Jenna had her arms folded as she leaned on the wall across from the couple. Instead of the gelled pigtails Raven had seen her wear earlier; she now had her hair down. She was wearing a black tank top with short pink shorts.
"Well, I hope I didn't interrupt anything, I'll see ya later Gar … Raven …" She started to walk away, but stopped. She turned back to the two.
"Hey Gar, I'd keep that one if I were you …" She smiled a devilishly before going back down the dark hallway.
That necklace …
Raven had noticed something else about Jenna's attire as she walked by. Around her neck, she noticed a gold heart necklace. It reminded her of someone else. She watched Jenna disappear before remembering Gar was next to her.
"I guess I better go." Gar said. He took a step before Raven stopped him.
"Thanks again Gar …" She hugged him. For a second, Gar stood there motionless, before returning the hug.
"Night Raven …" He smiled at her after their embrace and walked down the dark staircase.
Ooo
"Um, where may I ask, did you and Gar go off to yesterday?" Kori looked at Raven with her big emerald eyes, nearly hinting at some sort of relationship between the two.
"Nowhere in particular." Raven replied, putting on her shirt. She couldn't lie though, yesterday was fun even with all of Gar's meaningless jokes. Kori just stared at Raven before heading off into the bathroom.
Knock Knock
Raven walked over to the door and opened it. Garth stood there with a cheesy smile on his face, his arm around a blonde haired girl.
"Hey Raven, you got today off don't ya?" Raven nodded with approval. That's what you gotta love about college, the flexibility she thought.
"Oh, Raven, this is Tara. Tara, this is Raven." Tara smiled at Raven.
"Do you guys want to come in?" Raven asked, glancing over at the bathroom door in case Kori mistakenly came out.
"Nah, we just came by to tell Kori that we'll meet her at the beach. You should come too Raven, it's gonna be fun!" Garth winked at her before giving Tara a peck on the cheek.
"I don't do fun … but I'll tell Kori anyway." Raven closed the door after they said their goodbyes and watched Kori come out of the steam-filled bathroom.
"Garth said you guys are going to the beach today?" Kori looked over at Raven and smiled. Her wet red hair fell down after she released the towel covering it.
"Will Raven participate in the beach activities with our friends?" Raven sighed. She had nothing better to do. She nodded while Kori jumped for joy.
Maybe he'll be there …
Ooo
That's the end of chapter 6 … good story so far? … well, chpt 7 will be coming soon, so stay tuned …
Next Chapter: Sand, Surf and Blood