Chapter 8
Raven POV
That night had been my first kiss. I was saving that for Robin but Wally was right I owed him big time! Ever since then he's been playing my boyfriend and helping me out with Robin. It was nice having him and Cassie if it weren't for those two I swear I'd just break down in front of Robin, spewing the pains of my unrequited love.
"…So what ever you kids do never give up…never give up…never give up… give up…never give up…never give up… give up…never give up…never give up…"
Every time our principal said that phrase he'd make his voice softer as if he was echoing which was kind of stupid because he echoed just fine in the auditorium. We all looked at each other from the corner of our eyes in annoyance. Mr. Higgens or as he preferred to be called "Mr. Huggens" was a modern day hippie and personally it just really creeped me out. I dunno how long the lecture had been going on but I knew it was near to the end since he was doing his classical echo finale…Robin had fallen asleep again and chose to use the top of my head as a pillow. I wasn't sleepy though just tired…believe me there is a difference. The top of my knees were numb where my elbows rested. I was trying to braid a strand of my hair and tie a knot which was a challenge that had occupied me for the last five Fridays it's pretty hard to do which brings me to question if it's even possible. "Okay now please form an orderly line…or you know go all at once…please don't push…well I do suppose it's part of nature to be…Hey! That's enough shoving!" my friends and I watched dully as the students violently filed out of the auditorium as Mr. Higgens tried desperately to control our "aggressive animal instinct". We waited patiently in the back seats, they were comfortable…right below the AC, I was claustrophobic I wasn't about to be squished by a bunch of meatheads besides Robin was sleeping on me and I wasn't excited about the idea of him waking up. I love Robin and on some level I know he loves me but lately he's been elusive…he's usually so glued to his computer which is so completely unhealthy.
"Uhm, Raven…" Cassie started
"What?"
"I think you should wake Robin…"
"Why it's still crowded and I don't mind that he's sleeping on my head"
"Do you mind him drooling?"
"Eww!" I said pushing Robin off me and waking him up. Okay, if I was gonna be drooled on I'd pick Robin but if I didn't have to be drooled on then I'd rather not be drooled on, you know?
"What?" Robin asked rubbing at his eyes
"Class dismissed that's what" Wally said standing up and heading for the exit.
Robin POV
I was talking with Black shades all night…she if she really is a she is one fascinating person. It's amazing how long we can talk about nothing. I must have dozed off during the weekly lecture because when I came to the lecture was over and everyone was gone. Wally had a grim expression on his face and I don't really know why…maybe he and Raven had a fight but that's doubtful Raven can be so docile it's hard to believe her to have a fight with anyone. "Hello, friend Robin how are you this day that is Friday?" Kory asked me
"He he I'm fine, Kor"
"That is wonderful to hear. I was wondering if you would like to accompany me to the mall of shopping"
"Uhm…sure I guess"
"Glorious…pick me up at 5"
Kory's French accent disappeared long ago which is kind of a pity since it was pretty hot. I don't know what she wants to do at the mall she pretty much already has a lot of clothes…in fact I don't even think she wears the same thing twice…funny how some girls are so different, take Raven for example head bent low, talks softly, Kory shopping, talks so happily and endlessly…and then take Black shades…mysterious, witty always biting back and I love her dry humor. Why can't there be more girls like her in my life? I can't wait to talk to her again, Ugh! Why did I ever agree to go to the mall with Kory? I'll probably end up waiting for her outside the fitting room and carrying her bags when she's done.
"So Robin want to go the arcade with us?" Raven asked me
"Can't I made plans with Kory" I said sighing
"Really?"
"Yeah"
"Oh…I gotta go Cassie's calling"
Raven hurried away I looked out at the direction she was headed but saw no sign of Cassie. Weird…
I went home to take a shower and change into some dry jeans. By the time I was done the sun was setting. I stuck my head out the window looking as the sky changed colors. I looked towards Rae, window…what was she wearing a kimono? I was about to call out to her when the kimono dipped and I realized it wasn't a kimono…it was bathrobe. I hit the floor at the sight of Raven's bareback. Raven's a pretty sweet kid but that doesn't mean she doesn't know how to become a scary demoness out for revenge. My face got really warm all of a sudden…was I getting a fever? Geez, what is wrong with that girl? Doesn't she know she's not a kid anymore? Huh, I guess I forgot that too…I should tell her to close those drapes and stop giving her those kisses; people might start to get the wrong idea. This was bad…I'm not sure how I'm suppose to cope with this new information. Raven's not a kid anymore.
Raven POV
I brushed my hair and clipped my hair up. My pink floral bathrobe had always been a little too big for me and it slipped down my back a little. I was pulling it up when I heard a loud thud. I whipped around clutching my robe tightly…Robin's room was black. Of course it was black he was out with Kory. I cancelled on Wally and Cass they didn't have to ask why. I looked out my window…all was quiet and the sky swirled with purple and pink. Oh, Robin…sometimes I love him so much I start hating him. I poured in lavender scented soup into the warm water and lit some candles. In the dim light of the bathroom it was almost magical. Gregorian chants was playing in the boom box I brought along. I lip sink the lyrics to Alanis Morissette's Uninvited
Like anyone would be
I am flattered by your fascination with me
Like any hot-blooded woman
I have simply wanted an object to crave
But you, you're not allowed
You're uninvited
An unfortunate slight
Robin was probably taking her to the movies, one of those crappy sappy romance ones
Must be strangely exciting
To watch the stoic squirm
Must be somewhat hard telling
To watch them burn me shepherd
But you you're not allowed
You're uninvited
An unfortunate slight
He was probably holding her hand in the dark…
Like any uncharted territory
I must seem greatly intriguing
You speak of my love like
You have experienced love like mine before
But this is not allowed
You're uninvited
An unfortunate slight
He'd give her his jacket and just for good measure wrap his arms around her shoulders
I don't think you unworthy
I need a moment to deliberate.
And when they kiss he'd have to elevate himself and she'd have to bend down…
The last part made me laugh for a while…but only for a while I blew bubbles underneath the water as "The Raven" played next. The sound of the chanting/singing calmed me aa tears slipped quietly from my eyes and mingled with the bath water.
(A/N: the principal was my own OC I just thought it'd be funny to have a weirdo principal instead of the cliché principal who's all strict. There's a Raven AMV that plays Univited and I know the song might not mesh with the story but it's a song I listen to when I'm miserable so I thought it'd be appropriate)