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"What do you value most in life?"
"Ah. That's a tough one," Raven replied. She had just gotten Erica to fall asleep by singing her a soft lullaby, which Garfield had accidentally heard. She made her way back into his room afterwards, as he tried to act like he didn't hear anything, but Raven could see through his white lies. The two then began to converse about their passions and lifestyle and pasts.
"Spiked leather boots?" Garfield teased playfully.
"Oh, ha ha," said Raven sarcastically. "Probably Kori."
"Really? Not your family or something?"
"I don't have a family," Raven replied, although showed no signs of irony in her voice. "At least not anymore."
"Shit. Sorry, I didn't mean to bring it up."
"It's fine," Raven said, lowering her head. "Seriously, though, Kori's the best. She's like a mother, sister and bestfriend all in one. I'm so thankful I have someone in my life like her."
"My bestfriend Victor just teases me all the time," Garfield says with a chuckle. "He always makes fun out of my hair."
"Why? Because it's green?" asked Raven.
"Yeah. I should probably just let it go back to it's natural colour," Garfield replied, blowing his fringe out of the way.
"What is it's natural colour, may I ask?" Raven asked, narrowing her eyebrows.
"Blonde. I looked like a goof," Garfield answered, blushing slightly.
"Don't worry, you still do," the girl teased.
"You know, you're just as supportive as Victor," the boy said, sticking his tongue out afterwards. "I think the two of you would get along."
"Is Victor the guy that's always laughing at Richard's poor attempts to seduce Kori?" Raven asked, smiling.
"Yup. That's him," the green haired boy answered. "Does Kori even tolerate Richard at all?"
"To say she tolerated him would be an understatement," Raven replied. "She has the biggest crush on him."
"Are you kidding?"
"I do not kid."
"It'd be awesome if those two just hooked up already. It's been like what, three years?" Garfield asked, trying to recall just when Richard's awkward flirting attempts first began.
"I'm pretty sure it's four years," said Raven.
"If they do start dating, we should totally go on a double date with them," Garfield suggested, without thinking, and immediately wanted to slap himself afterwards.
"Excuse me?"
She sounded more confused than offended, much to Garfield's relief.
"I mean, like, those two could never go on a date by themselves, right? They'd barely speak to each other as they're so damn awkward! So if we, their two closest friends, went with them, they might be more comfortable until they're ready to go alone in the future," Garfield said quickly, hoping she would buy his improvised excuse.
"Good point," Raven said, causing the boy to mentally high five himself. "Can we talk about what happened earlier?"
"Uh, sure," said Garfield as he pulled nervously on his collar.
"Why did you, um, kiss my neck and stuff?" she asked using an uncharacteristic tone.
"Why did you straddle me and grind on me?" Garfield asked in return.
"Touché." She rummaged a hand through her short hair. "What are we even doing?"
"What do you mean?" the green eyed boy asked.
"We're just so touchy feely, you know?"
"Yeah, I was thinking that too," he confessed. "But I'm not complaining."
"What?"
"I like it. I like you."
"Kid, we barely know each-"
She was silenced as she felt his lips meet hers. He soon pulled away to examine her expression. To his dismay, and like always, it was unreadable. The only difference was the faint blush that was stained on her cheeks.
"I think my mom and dad are home now," Garfield stated after hearing a car outside.
"Right," was all the girl could say. "See you."
And with that, Garfield Logan was once again left alone in his bedroom.
"What were you doing messaging me at half nine last night, G?" Victor asked as Garfield fastened his seatbelt.
With a lopsided grin, the boy said, "I'm linking with Raven."
"The hell is that supposed to mean?"
"What it means, Victor, is that Raven kissed me willingly yesterday. Dude, I'm awesome," Garfield said, leaning back into his seat.
"Raven kissed you," Victor deadpanned.
"Correct."
"And you expect me to believe this?" Victor asked with a chuckle.
"Obviously," Garfield answered with a frown. "You don't believe me?"
"The day that you, Garfield Logan, get a kiss from Raven Roth, will be the day that Kori Anders has feelings for our Richard," Victor said, wiping an imaginary tear from his eye.
"Hey! I don't even like Kori!" Richard called from the back seat.
"So if I told you that a certain dark haired girl told me that Kori had a crush on you, you wouldn't care?" Garfield asked, turning his head to face his friend.
"That's right," Richard replied, crossing his arms.
"Your loss," Garfield breathed before turning to face the window. "Vic, Kori has feelings for Rich and I got a kiss from Raven. Two kisses, actually."
"You're lying, G. I'll ask her myself," Victor said smugly. "First, I'll ask Kori about Richard and then I'll ask Raven about the kiss that never happened."
"You mean the kisses," Garfield said, raising an eyebrow.
"Whatever you say, grass stain."
"Friend, I do not know what to do! I am not entirely sure if Richard reciprocates the feelings I possess for him," Kori said with a sigh.
"Are you oblivious to his flirting, Kor?" Raven asked with an eyeroll. "He doesn't do it for fun, you know. I'm sure he generally likes you."
"Tara told me that Richard does the flirting with every girl, and that I am no different to them," the redhead replied.
"Tara Markov?" Raven asked, earning a nod from the girl. "You're believing something that Tara Markov said?"
"Should I not?"
"Kori, everyone knows that Tara's a compulsive liar," Raven said with a grunt. "She most likely said that to you so she would have less competition for Richard."
"Tara has feelings for Richard?" Kori asked with a frown.
"No, Tara doesn't have any feelings at all. She just wants to hook up with every guy ever. Richard has standards, unlike most of the guys that Tara has been seen with. He'll choose you over anyone, especially Tara," Raven said with a rare reassuring smile.
"You are certain of this?"
"Positive."
After French class, Kori and Raven made their way to biology. Upon entering the classroom, they spotted Tara.
Who was forcing herself on Garfield.
"Come on, Gar! Just one kiss!" Tara's whiny voice screeched.
"Tara, stop," Garfield said calmly. "I'm really not interested."
"But, nobody has ever rejected me!" she cried.
"Well I'll happily be the first," Garfield deadpanned.
Tara's eyebrows narrowed before she did something that made Raven's insides melt.
She grabbed his face and kissed him.
Instantly, Garfield forcefully pushed her away. "RICHARD I NEED WATER!"
"Sure," Richard said, still laughing from Tara's actions. He reached into his bag and pulled out a water bottle.
"RICHARD HURRY UP I NEED TO GET THIS TASTE OUT OF MY MOUTH!" Garfield exclaimed, looking as if we were about to throw up.
Upon seeing Raven, an idea struck into Garfield's head. He swiftly made his way over to the girl, gently grabbed the back of her head, and pressed his lips to hers. Before Raven could even react, Garfield let her go before happily muttering, "all better."
Richard turned to Victor. "I believe you owe me twenty dollars?"