Hey everyone, this is chapter 7 … hope you all enjoy it …

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

Sand, Surf and Blood

Kori and Raven met Gar at Vic's SUV and soon after Vic joined them, giving them a ride to the beach. Staring off into space during the trip, Raven tried to envision how things were doing back home. She hadn't received one call from her mother, or father, since her arrival in Jump City. Kori noticed her distant gaze and nudged Raven.

"Is something the matter with Raven?" She asked Raven. Raven snapped out of her mood and gave Kori a smile.

"No … I guess I just can't wait to go in the water."

Ooo

The beach was mostly empty when they got there. People still had work while students still had school, at least not these students. Kori jumped out of Vic's SUV and raced to the water. Vic tried to chase after her, but she beat him to the water. Walking towards the beach with Gar, Raven observed Vic arguing with Kori before grabbing her and tossing her into the water, laughing at her all the while. Kori chased after Vic soon after and pulled him into the water as well, getting their clothes soaking wet in the ensuing battle.

"You bring a suit? Or are ya gonna jump in like them?" Gar asked Raven. He was still laughing at Vic and Kori's water antics. Raven hadn't brought a swimsuit, but she figured she would stay on the beach. Gar however, had different plans.

"Wha … What are you doing Gar!?" Raven exclaimed as Gar wrapped his arms around her waist and dragged her to the water's edge. Raven struggled to get free.

"Alright BB, you go!" Vic was cheering for Gar, who still tried to get her in the water.

"If I go down Gar, you're going down with me!" Raven wrapped her arms around his head and fell into the water with Gar. They both gasped for air as they came out of the salty water. Vic and Kori were laughing at the two. Raven started walking out of the water, but turned and offered her hand to Gar. He looked up at her, water still dripping from his green hair down his face, and accepted her help. They walked back up the beach hand in hand.

"You wanna help me get the beach towels and stuff?" Gar asked Raven as they came next to Vic's car. Raven let go of his hand and leaned her back on the vehicle.

"Sure." Raven smiled at him. Gar, however, didn't hear her response. He gazed into her eyes, inching closer to her. He raised his hand to her shoulder and brushed back her purple hair back before caressing her cheek. Raven felt herself giving into him, she couldn't control her emotions. She could feel his breath as his lips came within inches of hers. She closed her eyes.

Beep, Beep, Beep, Beep …

They both jumped. Vic's car alarm switched on and had disrupted their moment. Vic walked over to see what was going on, and then turned the alarm off with his keychain.

"You guys get the stuff yet? Garth and the rest should be here soon. I wanna get grilling soon!" Vic told them before running back down the beach. Raven and Gar looked at each other, blushing before they went to work on getting the items requested.

Ooo

Garth arrived not long after Raven and Gar had set up their stuff. Vic was already grilling his ribs and hamburgers while Kori greeted Garth and company. Tara, Jenna, and Wally accompanied Garth and were soon gathered around the others. Raven noticed Vic was uneasy seeing Jenna with Wally, so she walked over to keep him company.

"How's grilling coming along?" She asked him. He spun around, startled, but then smiled at her.

"Everything's fine, just fine." She stood beside him, but she knew he wasn't paying attention to her.

"That necklace … I noticed Jenna has one similar to that, but gold." Hearing Raven's question, he stared down at the chain around his neck. He held the silver heart in his hand, before tucking it under his still moistened shirt.

"Yea … We used to date." Raven peered over at Jenna who was laughing with Wally and Gar.

"Was that who you were talking about the other day? The person you lost?" Raven asked uncertain if he would answer. He didn't, but she didn't want to force him anyway.

"Who's up for a little football!?" Gar called out to the group.

Ooo

The football game consisted of only the guys, mainly because the girls didn't want to play tackle, as they were doing. Gar and Vic were team one, while Garth and Wally teammates on team two. What started as a friendly game soon turned competitive as each team started playing physical against one another.

"Who will be victorious Raven?" Kori innocently asked as the game started getting more vicious with each play.

"I don't know Kori …" Raven looked over to Jenna who glanced to her. Things were starting to get serious. The next play, as Wally jumped for a pass, Vic took him down. Wally hit the sand face down while Vic caught himself before ending up the same way. Wally slowly stood up, brushing the sand off his T-shirt and shorts before facing Vic.

"What's your problem Vic?" Wally clenched his fist while shouting at Vic.

"It's your own fault; I had that ball before you pushed me back!" Vic's teddy bear features faded away. Raven knew this wasn't about a football pass gone wrong, this was about Jenna.

"Like hell, you threw me down on purpose." Wally pushed Vic back. Garth and Gar knew not to get in on this because they might inadvertently hit one of them.

"Back down little man … you don't want to mess with this." Vic coldly warned Wally. Vic was taller and stronger than Wally, but Wally didn't back down.

"F you."

Vic burned with anger and swung at Wally. Vic's punch made Wally recoil onto the ground. Wally held his nose and then looked at his hand.

"Son of a … you made me bleed." Wally stood back up and was about to swing back.

"Leave him alone."

Everyone turned to see who it was. It was the black haired guy. Richard. He walked over to the two combatants and looked at both.

"Go home Wally." Richard stared at Vic while he said his words. Wally held his nose as blood trickled out of his wound. Jenna walked over and put her arm around him.

"You've changed Vic …" Jenna said before walking away with Wally.

Raven watched Richard stare down Vic before admonishing Gar and Garth. Raven, Kori, and Tara looked at each other in confusion. They hadn't stopped two friends from fighting, and in the process, a friendship was over …

Ooo

How was chpt 7 people? … hope you liked it even though some things are still to happen … chapter 8 is coming soon …

Next Chapter: Problems …