Here we go! The latest installment of my not-so-romantic-tragedy! This one is dedicated to my number one fan, jaytennis! Love ya! P.S. I decided to use your idea!
DISCLAIMER: I am sorry to say that I don't own the Teen Titans.
Chapter 4: The Not-Date
Gar lay down on his bed wearing his signature toothy grin. He was only wearing black and purple boxers. Gar was about to go to sleep when he had the craziest, insane, idea ever. Do I have the guts to do it? Will I call her? Gar thought. He was in a state of confusion and nervousness.
Gar hesitantly picked up his smart phone and dialed Raven's number. He wanted to hang up immediately but resisted the urge. After 7 rings Gar was ready to hang up. But unfortunately Raven picked up.
"Hello?" said a sleepy monotone voice.
Gar gulped. He took a deep breath then said, "Hi Raven. Watcha doin'?"
"Well, I was sleeping until someone called me."
Gar laughed nervously. "Yeah, well…"
"So is there a reason you called me at 1:00 in the morning?" Raven asked.
"Um, yeah there is. Since we haven't really hung out or anything I was wondering if you wanted to catch the movie Death at First Sight at 5:00? After that we can grab dinner somewhere."
"Wouldn't that tick Terra off?" Raven said.
"No. She doesn't know."
"Figures. You just had to call me this early, huh?"
"Sorry."
"…Fine Gar. Meet you at the movie theater." Raven replied. She hung up.
"YESSSS!" Gar cheered.
He started to wish he hadn't said that because his neighbors banged on his door complaining.
Raven was secretly excited. Gar had asked her out on a 'not-date' [A/N I got that from the comics. I never read them I just got in Wikipedia.]. It would be interesting to spend time with the changeling without worrying what Terra would think.
Ooooh…forbidden lovers going out without a care in the world. Affection crooned.
Go away. No one asked you to say anything. Raven snapped. But Affection continued.
You know it's true. Don't you love him? The way his messy forest green hair flops? The way he looks at you with his cute, attentive dark green eyes? That little fang that peaks out of his mouth? You know you love him! Affection sighed dreamily.
What do I have to do to make you shut your mouth for eternity? Raven replied, irritated with her purple-clad emotion.
Well…you could kiss him. Affection said nonchalantly. After 5 seconds she began to erupt in a fit of giggles.
NO! What part of 'he's going to get married' don't you understand? Gar's not even my type. Raven said hastily.
Right. Well, haven't you heard of opposites attract? Don't you read girl magazines?
No.
What about Galactic Girls? Star-Eyed Ladies? C'mon girl! What's wrong with you?
Apparently an emotion who is obsessed with girl magazines.
Ha ha. Very funny. Anyways you'd better get some beauty rest. It's 4:00, Sarcasm Queen.
Raven grumbled unhappily about her lovey-dovey emotion as she closed her eyes and drifted to a deep, blissful sleep.
After 4 more hours of sleep Raven got up and made herself some herbal tea to start the day off. She couldn't help but wonder why Gar would actually want her company. Raven had to find something casual yet not creepy to wear. She walked back to her room and tried to find something. After 45 minutes she settled on black skinny jeans and a navy blue T-shirt along with white tennis shoes. Raven was slightly nervous as she walked out the door and climbed into her black car 9 hours later.
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Gar quickly pulled on ripped jeans, black converse, and a red shirt. He had overslept and woke up only 30 minutes before his "date" with Raven. He hadn't been asleep that long, he just woke up from his nap. Gar asked her to hang out with him because he wanted to see if Raven was the one for him. Sure opposites attracted, but was that the case for Raven and him?
Gar jumped into his 2012 Lamborghini Aventador quickly. If I miss it and she actually goes, she will KILL me! Gar thought in a panic. He passed the Tower and remembered his time as a Titan. Those were the good old days, Gar thought happily. Where I played pranks, hung out with my friends, and-
"HEY YA FREAK! KEEP YOUR EYES ON THE ROAD!" a bald fat man yelled at poor Gar as he swerved at the last minute before his car almost hit the man's Mercedes Benz. Gar cursed at the man like a sailor and focused on the road. [A/N Haven't we all been there?] Gar drove to the movie theater where an anxious Raven stood in front of. Raven looked beautiful in her clothes, although she was dressed simply in street clothes.
"Hiya Rae! How ya doing?" Gar asked as he approached Raven. She turned towards him and answered.
"Fine Gar. So why did you want to do this?" Raven asked curiously.
"Uh 'cause I wanted to hang with a friend?"
"Why not Cyborg, Starfire, Nightwing, or Terra?"
"Because Cy always kicks my butt at video games, Star wants me to baby-sit when I come over to the Tower, Nightwing's a stiff, and Terra is…busy helping the elderly." Gar answered, lying about Terra.
"Okay then. Let's go see Death at First Sight then. One more question." Raven said clearing her throat.
"Fire away."
"Why a horror movie?"
Gar smiled warmly. "Because I love horror movies. C'mon! I'll pay for the tickets and the popcorn!" he answered as he ran to the ticket booth.
"Very well, Gar. But I'm paying for lunch!" Raven yelled after him. Gar heard her sigh and run towards him.
Gar and Raven found seats in the theater as the lights dimmed. The theater was filled with some teens and young adults. Most were couples giggling quietly and kissing afterwards.
The movie began. It was about a young woman who fell in love with a murderer who just escaped from prison. She finally asks him out and he agrees. Their date takes place in her house and it just happens she's rich. She fell for him but he has little feelings for her and only cares about her money. After 3 dates (during those he cheats on her and kills 5 women viciously) they go to her room where he slowly kills her. First he gouges out her eyes and chews them. Gar noticed Raven flinched and tried to put his arm around her. She glared and he resisted the urge. Then he chops her legs out and hits her with them. Raven trembled slightly when this happened. Blood soaked the floor. Then he sliced her head open and pulled out her brain. Raven jumped and Gar's arms immediately were around her. She buried her face in his shoulder so she wouldn't see what was going to happen next. The murderer took the brain and left. After that the police try to find out who did it. The last scene showed another woman confronting the man and asking him out. He agrees with a devilish grin.
The credits started to show and it turns out it was a true story. Raven stood up to leave with Gar in her wake,
"Hey Rae! Are you alright? Sorry it scared you." Gar called out.
Raven paused long enough for Gar to catch up to her. "No. I'm fine. That was just very…disturbing." she said in her monotone voice.
Gar chuckled. "Yeah it was. Now it's time for lunch."
"Where are we going?"
"Just get in your car and follow me. It's a surprise.
Raven stopped her car at an Italian pizza place overlooking the ocean. It was a beautiful view. The restaurant was a white and blue building that had tables for couples to sit and admire the view on the cliff. The cliff looked sturdy and it had a dark blue rail to keep anyone from falling.
Raven saw Gar approach her. He was grinning. Gar took her hand and pulled her inside. Raven started to miss her cloak. It could've helped to hide her blushing face.
"Hey Luigi how's it goin'? We'll have a cheese pizza." Gar said.
"Ciao, Signor Garfield. Would you like any drinks or sides?" the mustached man asked.
Gar looked at Raven. "Want a salad?"
"Sure.
"2 salads and 2 Cokes."
"Will that be it?"
"Yeah."
"That will be $30.87, Signor Garfield."
Raven dug in her pocket for cash. "I'll pay Gar. You paid for that movie and the popcorn and I'll pay for dinner. It's only fair."
"Nah. It's okay, Rae. I don't play fair." Gar winked as he paid his Italian friend.
The two former heroes found a table outside. They were the only ones there.
"So, did you like my shoulder in the theater?" Gar asked hoping to embarrass Raven. He did.
"Very funny, Gar. It was just plain gruesome. I am disgusted in your taste of movies."
"Gee, thanks." Gar only picked that movie because he was hoping he'd get that reaction from Raven.
"You feel…weird."
"Excuse me?"
"Your emotions. They're all confused and…stuff." Raven muttered. She didn't want to say the 'stuff' out loud.
"Oh right." Gar gave a nervous laugh. "Yeah well…" he started to go into the restaurant. "I'll get our Cokes and salad. Be back in a bit, Rae!"
"Weirdo." Raven said as she rolled her eyes.
You know what that peculiar emotion is, don't ya, Rae-Rae? Affection giggled.
Why do you always have to come at the worst possible moment? Raven groaned inwardly.
I dunno Raven! I guess I'm just great like that. Nice reaction in the movie theater, btw. Affection teased.
It's his fault! That was a gruesome movie! Raven defended herself.
He loves you back! When you kiss him make sure you do it right. Look, he's coming. Good luck! Affection advised.
"Here you go Raven!" said the happy changeling.
"Thanks." Raven answered curtly, accepting her salad and Coke.
"It's a nice view don't you think?"
"Yeah." Raven said. "It's a breathtaking view."
"It's beautiful." Gar said. But he wasn't admiring that view. He was admiring the view across from him.
"Hey Raven? Can I ask you something?"
"You just did but go ahead."
"Do you-" Gar was interrupted by Luigi.
"Pizza's here, signor and signora. Enjoy!" Luigi exclaimed and he quickly left.
Gar and Raven took a slice of the cheese pizza. It was the most delicious pizza they had ever tasted.
"Wow, Gar. This is…pretty good pizza." Raven remarked. She gave Gar a small smile.
"Yeah. Can you believe people barely come here since it's in the outskirts of town?"
"People should come here. It's amazing."
They didn't speak until they finished their pizza, salad, and Coke. Gar thought it was the best date he'd ever had but Raven didn't realize it was a date.
"This is the best date ever, right Raven?" Gar said absentmindedly.
Raven reddened. "This isn't a date."
Gar realized his mistake. "Of course not! Sorry, slip of the tongue!" Gar chuckled.
Raven stood up. "I'd better go. This was nice."
"Wait! This isn't a date! This is a…not-date! C'mon Rae!" Gar pleaded as Raven walked to her car.
"Look, I don't want to mess up your marriage. Just go, Gar. Thanks for everything." Raven replied as she walked up to her car.
"Raven I-" Gar shouted but Raven drove away.
"Why do I have to be the dumped guy?" Gar mumbled. Just then he saw a crumpled piece of paper fly out of Raven's car. Luckily Gar caught it as Raven sped away.
Garfield,
I don't want to intrude in your marriage. Let's just agree to put this behind us. However, I will go to your wedding if you want.
See you then,
Raven
Gar made a half-smile. "Hey, if she doesn't hate me, then I'm good with that." he whistled happily. "I love ya, Rae…"
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Review this! Next chapter will be the grand finale! Enjoy! I'm still accepting suggestions! Peace out from the teen of the town!