When We Were Young Chapter 14, a teen titans fanfic

Dick, Kori, Karen, Vic and Raven all looked extremely bored as they listened to Gar rant on and one about Jillian.

Gar and Jillian had been dating for a little bit over two months already, and Gar was head over heels for the girl. He found everything about Jillian to be perfect. Her sparkling green eyes, her long blonde hair, her intelligence and even her love for books. Gar claimed that her love of books made her even more dazzling.

Raven looked at him as if he had grown a second head. "I read books all the time, I love books, and you always tease me about how that makes me a nerd."

"Yeah, but Jillian is just so hot."

Raven slapped Gar's head after he said that.

"Now come on, Raven, no hitting," Vic said. "Gar is a very lucky guy to have snagged a girl like Jillian. I mean, when we first entered high school we all thought he would get with some fat chick. Now look at him. Our little man is growing up."

"I'm still shocked that it even happened." Karen said.

"I know," began Dick. "This is a bigger mystery than how many licks it takes to get to a tootsie pop. The world will never know."

"You guys can poke fun all you want, I don't care. I'm just too happy."

"So things are getting serious between you and Jillian huh, Gar?" Kori asked.

Gar nodded. "Yeah, it's getting pretty serious. But it's all good. Things are so good between Jillian and I, I don't think anything can ruin us."

"My parents want to meet you." Jillian said calmly.

Gar blinked. "I'm sorry, but can you repeat that?"

"My parents want to meet you."

"Yeah... that's what I thought you said." Gar bit his lip to stop himself from screaming in pure terror. He didn't want to meet Jillian's parents, he wasn't ready.

Jillian could tell by the look on Gar's face that he was nervous. She reached over and took his hands in her own. "Don't be nervous, Gar. You'll be fine. Sure my parents are really strict and my father is extremely over protective... but you're a great guy and I care about you so much."

Gar chuckled sheepishly. "You're right. It's just your parents, no big deal."

"I'll call you later with the details okay," Jillian stood up and grabbed her things. She leaned over to Gar and pecked him on the lips. "See you later."

"Later...," Gar watched as Jillian walked out the door. Once she was gone he sighed deeply. "I am so doomed."

Gar looked at his reflection in the mirror and absently fiddled with his tie. He ran a hand over his hair, making sure no strands escaped and that it was all pushed back. Gar's usually messy hair was combed and neat. He had traded up his usual apparel of shorts, tee and sneakers for a new, more classy look. He had on a black suit, a black tie, and a pair of black shoes, as well as a white button-up shirt.

"Well, don't you look handsome."

Gar turned around and smiled at Rita. "Do you really think so?"

"Of course I do," Rita said kindly, brushing off Gar's shoulders and fixing the jacket he was wearing. "Are you nervous?"

"A little. Are you sure I look okay?"

"You look fine. And don't fidget so much."

"I can't help it," Gar whined. I hate wearing a suit. It makes me feel all weird and itchy."

"I'm sure that's just the nerves speaking," Rita said, kissing his forehead. "Try not to worry so much."

Gar nodded his head and smiled.

"Now hurry downstairs. Vic and Dick are tired of waiting."

Gar gave Rita a quick hug before rushing downstairs. Since Steve was stuck at work Vic had agreed to drive him to Jillian's house. Dick had decided to tag along and offer support. Once Gar arrived downstairs the three boys took their leave. The car ride was quiet except for the low hum of the radio. Gar decided to make conversation..

"Got any advice?" he asked suddenly, catching his two friends off guard.

"Advice? You mean for meeting parents?" Vic questioned, brow raised.

"Yeah," Gar nodded. "Did you do anything in particular when you met Karen's parents, Vic?"

"You mean besides eating all of Mrs. Beecher's cookies?"

"I'm not talking about when we were kids. I'm talking about when you and Karen started dating. Was it hard for you facing them as Karen's boyfriend?"

"Honestly... no, it wasn't. I mean, we were already acquainted with each other. Her parents had a few choice words for me now that we were dating, but other than that everything was cool."

Gar slouched in his seat. Vic wasn't much help. With hopeful eyes he turned his head to the right. "What about you, Dick? Any advice about meeting a girl's parents?"

"I don't know what to say, Gar," Dick confessed. "I've never dated a girl long enough to meet her folks."

Gar sighed. Dick was an even bigger less of help than Vic was. Gar leaned back and sighed. Perhaps he was worrying too much, Maybe Jillian's parents would like him. Gar decided to think positive. The negative thoughts were overwhelming him and that was the last thing he needed. Besides, how bad could it be?

Kori patted Gar's back in a comforting gesture. A distraught Gar was surrounded by Kori, Vic, Dick, Karen and Raven. He wasn't feeling too good thanks to yesterday's dinner party.

At first the dinner party was going well in Gar's favor. Jillian's mother found him to be a charming young man, and her father thought he was a decent guy. But as the time past and the conversation went to personal information, Gar found himself butting heads with Jillian's father.

Despite Jillian being a vegan, her father wasn't. At all. Despite being a business man he was also a hunter. His views on an animal's life clashed with Gar's belief. Gar loved animals, and to hear gruesome slaughter stories wasn't appealing to him. Gar had let his anger get the best of him and he called Jillian's father an animal killer, as well as a few others words that he didn't say out loud.

Then there was the incident with her mother...

After the whole ordeal with Jillian's father, Gar had started feeling nervous again. When Gar gets nervous he also gets clumsy. And so, Gar accidently spilled a glass of wine on Jillian's mother. It was by accident. Gar was passing her the bread rolls and his arm had knocked over her glass of wine in the process. Jillian's mother was furious that her new gown was ruined and had glared at Gar for the rest of the evening.

"Her parents hate me." Gar murmured.

"Hey man, cheer up," Vic said, sitting by Gar. "I'm sure they don't hate you."

"Yeah, they probably just find you to be really annoying, like we do." Raven commented. Karen elbowed her in the ribs.

"Don't listen to Negative Nancy here," Karen told Gar. "You may have messed up, but when you put that aside they are going to see a great guy and love you."

"You really think so?" Gar asked hopefully. Karen nodded at him and a smile formed on his lips.

That's when the doorbell rang.

Gar stood up and walked over to the door. When he opened it he was pleasantly surprised to see Jillian standing on the other side.

"Jillian, I'm so glad you're here...," Gar frowned when he caught sight of the expression on Jillian's face. "Is something wrong?"

"Gar... we need to talk," Jillian caught sight of Gar's friends. "In private."

"Sure thing, Jillian," Gar said, stepping outside and closing the door behind him. He sat down on the front porch besides Jillian. "What is it that you want to talk about?"

Jillian fiddled with her fingers, her eyes facing the ground. "... us."

Gar lowered his head. "I have a feeling that you have bad news."

Jillian's eyes began to tear up and she nodded her head. "My parents... don't want me to see you any more."

Gar bit his lip. "I figured as much."

"Gar... I am so sorry," Jillian said softly, turning to look at him. She took his hand in her own. "I wish there was something that I could do, but my parents are so strict and--"

"You don't have to explain. I understand," Gar wiped her tears gently and cupped her cheek. He smiled at her. "It was fun while it lasted."

Jillian placed her hand over the one that was on her cheek, smiling back at him. "It was... I'm going to miss you a lot."

"I'll miss you too," Gar replied softly, leaning in to kiss Jillian one final time. While he was kissing Jillian, Gar wondered how one kiss could feel so good, yet be incredibly sad at the same time.

Eventually Gar and Jillian had to pull away for air, and once they did Gar wrapped his arms around Jillian in a tight hug. He didn't want to ever let go but he knew he had to. "Take care, Jillian."

"You too," Jillian said softly, pulling away. She kissed Gar's cheek. "Bye, Gar."

Jillian left Gar's side and went inside the car waiting for her. Gar sighed deeply, his heart feeling heavy. He turned towards his front door and opened it, only to have Vic, Karen, Kori and Dick spill at his feet.

"We weren't eavesdropping." Dick said quickly, standing up and helping Kori to her feet.

Raven came to the door and crossed her arms. "They were eavesdropping."

Dick glared at Raven. "Snitch."

"Gar, are you okay?" Kori asked, stepping up to her friend.

Gar looked down. "I really liked her..."

Kori quickly wrapped Gar in a hug.

"Hey, Gar, I know what will cheer you up," Dick began. "How about you and I go to the mall. I'll help you get a new girlfriend. How does that sound?"

"Thanks, but no thanks. I'd rather be alone right now."

"You sure, Gar?" Karen asked, worried.

"Yeah, I'm sure."

"Okay then... if you need anything just call." Vic said.

Vic, Dick, Karen, Kori and Raven took their leave and Gar silently walked inside his home, closing the door behind him. Now that he was alone he allowed a single tear to roll down his cheek.

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