Chapter 19
Raven POV
I stare at Bruce agape, how the hell did he...Bruce's mouth twitches and I appreciate that he at least is trying not to smile at my situation. I deepen my glare I can practically see my own brow.
"Oh, come now Raven give me some credit. I may have a pretty face but there is quite a brain behind it you know"
"Robin doesn't know" I point out implying rather nastily whose brain I thought was bigger.
"Robin is the one you are hiding it all from, remember? Of course he doesn't know"
"Well the hiding isn't going so well"
"It never does"
"What do suggest I do?"
"Throw yourself at him" at this point Bruce leans in close to me and I can't help the heat rising to my cheeks. He smirks devilishly then backs off to lean against the porch railing.
"Then treat it like a big joke should he react negatively" he chuckles
"Is that what you do, Bruce?" I ask suddenly concerned
His smirk turns into a grin, "Why? Are you looking to comfort me, Raven?"
I snort in reply. I should have known.
I don't want to bring up Robin again. I'm better than this.
"Better than what?" Bruce asks. I didn't realize I had said that out loud.
I shrug.
"Better than love problems? Oh, sweetheart nobody's immune to that."
Bruce smile lingers but it's lost its naughty streak, instead it softens making his expression rather wistful.
"What's her name?" I venture.
The evil grin returns when he gives me my mother's name.
"Fine don't tell me" I scoff.
"Why don't you tell, Robin?" Bruce asks
"It's not that simple...there are other parties involved" I mumble
"Ah, young Wallace has been taken care of, of course. So who's next?"
"Kori Anders" I breathe out
"Good luck" Bruce wishes, standing and leaving me feeling worse.
Robin POV
I froze in my tracks. I had been so ready to go up to them so as not to seem like a gossip but now it was too late. So just stood in the dark unsure of what to do.
"No, way! She told you this?"
"Nah, I figured it out some time ago. I just ignored it. I was hoping she'd lose interest"
"That's...Wally"
"You don't need to say anything. It sucks. It's established"
"Well, at least you and Raven don't have any classes together. I mean you complained about it when the semester started but maybe it's a blessing now"
"Yeah, Raven I can avoid. It's the guy I can't"
Who was this guy? I couldn't take this. I stepped into the light and Garth and Wally eyes widened at my presence.
"I'm sorry, guys. I didn't mean to interrupt or to eavesdrop...I just..."
Wally seems annoyed. He turns to Garth.
"Would you take me home, man? I could run it but I'm pretty tired"
I walk into his path.
"Wally, c'mon talk to me. I'm your best friend"
"If you want to know so badly, Robin. Ask Raven" Wally growls out before pushing past me to get into Garth's car.
Garth looks at me returning my confused expression. He shrugs and leaves to take Wally home.
The take the car, only light source with them and I'm left with in the dark with a whole lot of questions.
Raven POV
I seriously hate when I have to go to sleep, know I have to go to sleep, then end up tossing and turning aware of the minutes ticking away and how close sunrise was getting. I checked the clock and saw it was close to 3 in the morning. I had to sleep. I had school. I heard the soft hum of a car pulling into the driveway and tossed back the covers to peer out my window surreptitiously. It was the Robin's car. He looks tired. What was he doing with Kori for so long?
I turned away, watching him from my window just reeked of stalker if I wasn't already categorized as such, Cassie would certainly believe I fit the qualifications. At least he's home safe. I tuck myself back in my bed and close my eyes; whether or not sleep comes at least my eyes can rest.
I hear the alarm clock go off and I feel as tired as when I got to bed...coz that was like three hours ago. I, unfortunately are one of those people who once are up are up for the rest of the day.
I'm about to knock on the Grayson's door to wake Robin and ask for a ride when I decide against it. Cassie was right. It was time to come clean with this crush but I had to tidy up the way to Robin. I had to talk to Kori first.
I'm not too familiar with the girl code but I know this much. You can't go after another girl's crush. It doesn't matter if the guy she likes, likes you or if you later like him. She saw him first and as her friend the boy in question becomes un-dateable to you. The thing is, I liked Robin first so I guess it's Kori's job to do the backing off. On the other hand, Kori told me she liked Robin and this has been common knowledge to not just me but all our mutual friends. Thus this gives her strong platform. Who's to say I liked Robin before she did? The only other person who knows I like Robin is Cassie and unfortunately...Wally...
Wally, again...where did he fit into the girl code, or better yet, the guy code? I'm pretty sure not dating your best friend's ex is a universal rule in any code. They should write a book on this...oh, wait I think they did. Well, they should advertise the loop holes then.
I place my palm over my forehead, a gesture that always seems to help me get a grip on my thoughts. My thoughts are telling me...I'm a selfish turd. I don't want to hurt Wally but I wasn't happy in our relationship. He doesn't make my heart be fast. I know that relationships are more than fireworks, they're it's built on trust and companionship. Heck, most marriages don't work out because when the flames die down there's nothing left but ashes.
How long do I have to wait till being with Robin doesn't hurt Wally? I've been waiting for Robin for most of adolescence.
Geez, why does the right thing seem to demand you sacrifice your own dreams?
I've got to get a grip I can't be thinking about stuff like this is school. I have to maintain my grade point average.
Robin POV
I swear I closed my eyes for like five minutes after I hit the snooze button and yet there it read 8 am. I curse as I scramble out of bed. Why hadn't Raven woken me? Oh, because she just broke up with her first boyfriend and she's not your freakin alarm clock. Moron.
I can't resist checking my messages online and find that Black Shades had IMed me.
"Boy wonder? Are you there? I need someone to talk to...hello?"
I run my hand through my hair. I've been so worked up over Raven and Wally I had forgotten about Black Shades. Stupid. I take a deep breath. I want to reply but that would take time and I can already hear my mom coming up the stairs if she finds me looking up my mail when I should be sprinting to school I'll be in for a lecture.
I pull on a clean shirt, rather here a lecture from Mr. Pierce from my mom. I open the door to see my mom surprised to see me still at home.
"I know, I know. I'm late. I love you. I'm going" I say passing her.
A/N: To my wonderful readers. I'm sorry this entry is late and rather short. You can all blame the existence of Thesis.