Here it is! The next chapter! (finally) I'm really sorry I haven't updated. I gave up Teen Titans for Lent, and after that I just got this extreme writer's block that just let up. So now I know how I'm finishing the story and everything!

Gar practically ran into his history class. Finally, after three periods of waiting, he had a class with Raven.

He spotted her giving a note to Mr. Funkaa. No doubt it had something to do with her injuries and lack of voice. Mr. Funkaa had a grave expression on his face, and he spoke quietly.

"Gar," a slightly breathless voice came from behind him. He looked around to see Kori smiling.

"Oh, sorry I didn't wait for you," Gar apologized hastily, as he and Kori had both come from Latin.

Kori waved this away, saying, "I couldn't have caught up if I wanted to. You looked like you had an axe murderer on your tail."

Gar smiled and turned back to see Raven walking over to him. As soon as the two were close enough, he pulled her into a hug.

"How're you holding up?" he asked. He felt her shrug and hug him back. The two held each other tight until a familiar laugh broke them apart.

"Well aren't you two cute!" a sarcastic voice said through laughs. Gar let go of Raven and turned to see Terra smiling at them, although the smile didn't quite meet her eyes.

Gar felt an entirely unwelcome sensation in his stomach. It felt as if it was doing gymnastics, and his heart started pounding. It was almost as if he still had feelings for Terra. But how was that possible?

"All right, class, settle down," Mr. Funkaa walked to the front of the classroom just as the late bell rang, and Gar took his seat, which was inconveniently right next to Terra's.

Luckily, the class was presenting their Ancient Egypt projects that day, so Gar had an excuse to ignore Terra. He looked pointedly at the front of the classroom as the first group got up and began explaining the complicated poster they had in front of them.

The presentation lasted about five minutes, and Mr. Funkaa then called Gar and Terra up to the front. Terra bounded up to the front of the classroom, trailing their giant poster behind her. Gar felt another swoop in his stomach, though it had nothing to do with his breakfast wanting to come up.

'Gar, what are you doing?' a voice in his head began speaking to him. 'What are you doing up here with her'

"It's for a grade," he whispered. "I have to do this." He locked his eyes on Raven, and, to his relief, saw that she seemed to have no reaction to the fact that he was up there with Terra.

Their presentation went almost as the partners had planned. Terra spoke about her half at regular speed, but Gar hurried through his, purposely using shorter words and cutting out all his Egypt puns, wanting to sit down as soon as he could.

Their presentation seemed to drag on forever in Gar's view, but luckily forever was not as long as it was rumored to be. Soon he found himself sitting down in his chair once more, his heart beating faster than usual as he watched Terra flick her hair over her shoulder.

'Well, I guess I've found out what Vic meant when he said that it doesn't sink in for a while,' Gar thought, looking over to Raven instead. She gave him a small smile, and mouthed, 'Good job.' Gar mouthed 'Thanks,' back.

"So, Gar, how's life?"

Gar started. Terra had abandoned watching the next presentation, and was instead whispering to him.

"What?" he whispered back, completely taken aback by this. Why on Earth was Terra talking to him?

"How's life?" Terra repeated, smiling at him so genuinely that he would have believed that she actually wanted to talk to him if nothing had happened at the dance.

"Nice acting," Gar rolled his eyes and turned back to look at Raven. Now she was frowning. Gar shrugged at her, showing that he had no idea why Terra was talking to him.

Raven had opened her mouth, obviously getting ready to try to communicate with him, but Terra pushed her chair back, blocking their path.

"Hey!" Gar said, a bit louder than he had meant to. Luckily the people at the front had not noticed, and kept going with their presentation.

"You don't want to be caught talking to that loser," Terra rolled her eyes this time.

"Loser?" Gar asked, feeling the anger rise in him. He stood up, not caring that the entire class had switched attention from the presentation to him. The people at the front of the class looked shocked.

"I hate it when people insult my friends," Gar fought to keep his voice calm. "Start running."

"What?" Terra smiled, obviously confused.

"Start run-ing," Gar drew out the word as if he was talking to a kindergartener. When Terra did nothing, he leapt at her.

Terra screamed and started running. Gar chased her around the classroom, and Mr. Funkaa ran after him, demanding him to stop and trying to bring the class to order.

The class, led by Kori, began cheering for Gar. The chant of his name heartened him, and it lent him the energy he needed. He put on a burst of speed, and caught Terra by the arm.

He pulled her back and dragged her over to where Raven was sitting, frozen in shock.

"Apologize," Gar turned Terra so she was facing Raven.

"Fine," Terra said sarcastically. "I'm sorry you're a loser."

"That's not what I meant," Gar let her go roughly, sending her to the floor. He was about to turn away when he felt a hand close on his own arm. He looked behind him to see Mr. Funkaa standing with a very serious expressing on his face. "Hey, Mr. Funkaa." He laughed nervously. "What's up?"

"Principal's office, Mr. Logan!" Mr. Funkaa said sternly. "And I'll have to send someone with you to make sure you go. Someone you'll listen to." He scanned the classroom, looking for a suitable person. "Raven, I'm sorry, but I'll have to ask you to accompany this young man. I have a feeling he'll listen to you."

Gar could have sworn he saw Mr. Funkaa smile at the two of them before they exited the classroom.

'Why did you do that?' Raven wrote as soon as they left the classroom.

"She insulted you," Gar clenched his fists. "If she wasn't a girl, I would have pummeled her right there!" Raven put a hand on his shoulder, which slightly calmed him.

'I'm sorry,' Raven wrote next.

"You're sorry?" Gar was confused. "What for?"

'This is all my fault,' Raven came to a halt in the hallway and hastily scribbled the rest of her message before continuing. 'If I wasn't in this condition, Terra probably wouldn't have done anything. And If I could talk, I would be able to stick up for you like I should have. I should be going with you to get told off, not just to make sure you go.'

"That's crazy," Gar took Raven's hand into his. "This isn't your fault. All this is happening because Terra is an idiot. I'm so glad I finally realized it." He shook his head, then muttered, "Took me long enough."

Raven raised an eyebrow at him.

"I really hoped I wouldn't have to tell you this, but I think that honesty is important if this is going to work, especially after what happened at the dance," Gar began. "After Terra, well, you know… Vic came up to talk to me. And I told him I kinda still liked Terra. He told me it was all right because I was still in shock or whatever, but it would sink in after a few days. I felt guilty about still liking her. You're not mad at me, are you?"

Raven shook her head, then stopped walking to scribble another note.

'After this happened to me, I still loved my father. I mean, he wasn't the family type, but he was the only father I had. I was in shock about the whole thing, and still am, judging by the fact that I'm still writing on this stupid paper. I still love my dad, even though he did this to me. I've loved him for fifteen years, even if I never showed it. It's going to take me a while to un-love him. Trust me, I know exactly how you feel.'

"That makes me feel so much better." Gar paused, then continued. "You know, it's kind of ironic. You're the one everyone expects to need comforting, but instead you're helping others. It feels weird, knowing that you solved one of my problems and I can't help you with yours."

'Knowing that I have so many people there for me is help enough,' Raven wrote.

"Principal's office," Gar halted abruptly. "Great. I guess I'll see you later." He kissed Raven on the cheek before walking through the office door.

Raven began walking back the way they had come when Gar called after her.

"And Raven? Thanks."