Yoyo~! I am back~! LOL.

Relax and chill, I haven't forgotten about this story. LOL. It's just that sometimes, I am too lazy to turn on the laptop and start writing. Plus, it's summer so I usually play hockey….oh well…

Anyway, lately, I have some…emotional problems, so if this chapter is too emoish and other stuff, I am so sorry. I am just feeling lonely like other girls.

Chapter 8

Raven's POV

Damn.

How can a freaking hottie like Robin do stuff like ikebana for goodness sake?

I was really horrified when I saw all his artworks. Even a girl like me can't even make ikebana, how can HE make all those gorgeous flowers?

I continued wondering as I walked along the street.

Seriously, it really helps his studies. So…I shall continue this way of teaching him. It makes my work easier.

After 3 hours of making ikebana while studying, Robin COMPLETELY memorised the whole chapter on BRAINS, which I took 1 day in order to achieve that. This must be a miracle happening.

Well, apart from the fact that he's just going along with me for the sake of getting Starfire as his girlfriend, I am totally satisfied with the plan. It hurts me a lot actually, but well, it's for Robin's happiness, isn't it?

Starfire is totally lucky to have Robin as a boyfriend. I just know that he wouldn't cheat on her, and he would love her with all his heart.

Starfire is a one heck of a fortunate girl.

As much as I am jealous, there is nothing I can do. I couldn't possibly seduce Robin. (That would happen when the world ends in 2012) And I only wish for Robin's happiness.

Suddenly, I bumped into someone.

"Ouch, what was that for, woman?"

What the freak?

I glared up, only to find staring into the freakishly red-tinted eyes.

"Um…who the hell are you?" I snapped. "And you were the one who bumped into me, NOT the other way round."

The guy raised his eyebrows and said mockingly, "Oh yeah? Girl, you wanna have a piece of my fist?"

I rolled my eyes. "We are in the middle of a busy road. You would get caught by police if you try to do that to me."

The guy frowned. Obviously, he has no brains.

I observed the guy carefully. Typical basketball player, I guess. Tall, blue eyes, ginger hair…an ok face.

"Whatcha staring at? Staring at my awesome bod?"

"What the hell? Who wants to stare at you?" I growled.

THEN I noticed our school badge sewn onto his shoe bag.

'You are from my school?" I asked incredulously. "How can a dumb person like you get in?"

"You are from my school too?"

We stared at each other for what seemed like an eternity.

Then, we burst out laughing.

"Name?" I asked.

"Roy."

"Raven Roth."

We shook hands for peace.

"Wanna go inside for tea?"

"Sure."

This guy seems nice enough.

"So…what year are you in?"

"Hm?" I stared at Roy with eyebrows raised. "Um, senior. Graduating this year."

"Oh really? How come I have never seen you before?"

I sweat-dropped. "Simple. I am drenched now."

"Oh right," Roy said and trailed off. "Then, what do you play?"

"It's not a matter of play. It's about me being the student council president."

"Oh. I didn't know that. I thought the president was some type of nerd wearing glasses and very shy."

"Simple. There is something called contacts that even nerds can wear sometimes."

"You amuse me, woman."

"Instead of complimenting me, how about getting green tea for me? That way, I won't be having goosebumps while talking to you."

"Smart with words ah…Oh, by the way, this will be my treat."

I rolled my eyes. "Awesome."

After finally getting that hot green tea of mine, I started talking.

"What classes do you take?" I asked tentatively.

"I don't think I take the same classes as you."

"Oh whatever. Then, do you have a girlfriend?"

"Why? Are you interested in me?"

I blushed due to embarrassment. "No. Just asking."

"I am not sure if Starfire is counted, cuz she's only going to the prom with me."

"So you were the guy who took away Robin's dream girl huh?"

"Ya, that's right. Starfire asked me though. Said that she's just using me in order to get Robin jealous."

"Oh really? No surprise there."

I quietened down.

Starfire is interested in Robin. They have mutual feelings.

They match.

"Then why did you agree?" I asked abruptly.

"There are benefits, like getting to know you even well."

"Yea right. You don't have to say that."

Roy frowned. "Fine, that was fake, as I don't even know who the freaking hell you were before I saw you, but...I would like to change that."

"Oh really?" I stood up and prepared to go home. "I need to go now. See you at school."

"Yo, Raven-sweetie~! How's life?" Beastboy crooned.

Disgusted, I shuddered and glared at him. "Just because you got a car, doesn't mean that you have to show off to me by calling me sweet names."

"But still, THIS is a CAR. Not just a car, but a top-brand car."

"Shut up, Beastboy. You are totally making me late."

Beastboy sighed. "Let your hair down, baby. Nightwing is coming for ya!"

"You really want to see me with my hair down huh?" I sneered. "Don't you know that I could just torture you and send you to hell?"

"Ok, don't let your hair down. Your hair got dandruff and I wouldn't want them on my face."

"My dandruff will just send you to hell, matey."

The first class: Bio?

What the hell.

I entered the Bio lab quietly. Not a lot of people were there though. Figures. This was just the morning class. EVERYONE would come late.

As I had nothing to do, frankly speaking, I have done all my student council work due to a certain someone's presence in my mind all day long. So I shall sleep.

Just then, the stupid PA system blared out, "May Raven Roth come to the principal's office RIGHT NOW? This is urgent. Please come to the principal's office right now."

I yawned and stretched. What the hell does the principal want me for?

"WHAT?" I screeched. "I GOT IN?"

Mrs Brown rolled her eyes. "Can't you see the confirmation letter in your hands?"

"But Mrs Brown, that school is SERIOUSLY hard to get in. VERY VERY hard. Only the top…100 students go there, and half of them are kicked out by the mid-year."

Mrs Brown shook her head. 'Apparently, the principal there took a liking to you, although I have no idea why."

I glared at her. "I know you don't like me, but no need to emphasise this here, right?"

"Chill, I may be hip and talk like a teenager, but that doesn't change that I am 35 years old. I am way older than you."

"And way older-looking than me," I snickered.

"Anyway, just consider. This is your future, Raven. If you go there, it's good for you."

"Sweet. I guess I would go. How long?"

"5 months for the exchange programme. After the prom, straight away, you would have to go there."

"That's good. No connections too. AWESOME."

"You may go. The teacher in charge of you will be me. You just have to report to me anytime you like. I can help you study for the college there."

"Ok. Thanks for your help. I really appreciate it," I said sincerely.

I got in.

I don't really know whether this is supposed to be good. Well, I don't have a lot of friends here, so there won't be any…longing to stay here I suppose.

This might be the best for me.

That way, I can start a new life.

I knocked on the lab door.

"Come in," Mrs Greene's voice projected deafeningly.

I meekly entered the class. This is the first time I am late for a class in my three years of life in this high school.

"May I ask you why you are late, Miss Roth?"

"Hm? I was in the principal's office."

"Doing?"

"Didn't you hear, Mrs Greene? I was ordered to GO there."

"Due to what reason?"

This teacher was really irritating me.

"Admission to a college in France."

Mrs Greene gasped. "Ok. You may sit down, Raven."

"Thank you," I said smugly. God, I am becoming more and more conceited. Guess, I got that attitude from Beastboy. He had totally influenced me. If he knows it, I don't know how I am going to handle his annoying pestering attitude.

I plopped down. Today is a great day for me, I think. It's great that it happens to be on the day after the senior prom, I am going to leave for Europe for college. And this whole crush matter would be finished, and I don't have to worry about my love life anymore. All the troubles will be gone, and I will be in peace. Peace.

I gazed out of the window. The finals are next week, and the following Saturday is the day of senior prom. How nice.

I just hope that this thing would be over soon enough.

"Raven, I need to talk to you."

I smirked. "Why so serious?"

Robin frowned. "You know the ikebana thing? The talent show is like next week."

"Isn't that the week for finals?"

"That's the whole freaking problem. I can't possibly concentrate on two things as once!"

"Yea. You are too stupid to," I snickered.

Robin glared at me. "That's why I need your help desperately."

"What?"

"Please please pleassssssse help me with my studies. I know most of them but I still need revision."

"…Fine. But after you have scored your date with Starfire, don't come back here thanking me."

"Why?"

"Um, do you have to know? No, you don't. You are probably too stupid to understand it anyway."

It's really better if he didn't know. Then, I can end this peacefully.

"Hey, we meet AGAIN!"

I scoffed. "Is that supposed to be a good thing or a bad thing?"

Roy grinned. "A good thing. Like duh."

"Since when do the guys say 'duh'?"

"Since the Chimps Age."

"So the chimpanzees say 'duh'?"

Roy nodded enthusiastically. "Yea. Chimps are smart creatures."

"Cuz they can say 'duh'?"

"Ya."

I shook my head in exasperation. "You are worse than Beastboy."

"Beastboy learnt everything from me. I am his master."

"Argh," I groaned. "What do you want anyway?"

"Let's just talk in the student council office. I need to tell you something."

Since when did this Roy get so smart?

Seriously, I haven't been here in ages. We got a lot of projects and all, so my school life kinda sucks. Our hockey seniors are the champs for this year C'div! Awesome, I know right?

Anyway, I will keep on updating this story until it's finished. Don't worry, I will definitely finish this story. Hehe.

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