A/N:Thank you everyone for your reviews! I love you all! Here is chapter 8 enjoy!
Disclaimer: I do not own the Teen Titans
Chapter 8:Visit
I wake up in the morning wrapped in Richard's arms, his leg over me holding me down. I glance over and see Richard sleeping peacefully 'Aww' I think to myself. I smile and kiss his hand and try to untangle myself from him without waking him up. As I slowly remove one of his arms and try to get up I hear Richard stir.
"No, stay with me", he says and pulls me back toward him.
I giggle, "Richard, I have to get up, I'm going to visit Gar and Rachel today", I say. Richard growls and lets me.
"Fine", he says grumpy and gets up.
I giggle and kiss his cheek and he smiles.
"Did you sleep well?" I ask.
"Why yes I did, it was the best night's sleep I had in a while, probably because I was with you", Richard says.
I blush, "Oh hush", I say and look away embarrassed. Richard then turns my head back to his and kisses me passionately.
"I love you Kori," he says.
"I love you too Richard", I say.
"So are you going to go visit Gar and Rachel today?" Richard asks.
"Yep", I say but frown, "Shit, I don't have a car!" I say and shiver at the memory of what Xavier did to my car.
Richard kisses my forehead, "Don't worry about it baby, I'll handle it", he says.
I stare at him confused by what he means, he chuckles and gets dressed. He then kisses my softly on the lips.
"I'll let you get dressed and packed", he says and leaves.
I frown 'Why does he have to get all mysterious' I think to myself as I go to my bathroom and get ready
After I finish my bathroom routine I wrap myself in a towel and start packing. I'm only staying for one night so I pack my close in my small carry-on bag. I suddenly hear the door open.
"Kori are you-?" Richard says and stops when he looks at me.
"Richard, get out!" I say.
"Actually, I much rather stay here and enjoy the view", he says and a wicked grin spreads on his face as he continues to stare at me in a towel.
I scowl and throw a pillow at him, "Pervert", I say and he winks at me and closes the door.
I finish packing and get dressed as I walk in the kitchen I see Donna eating at the table and Richard cooking in the kitchen.
'Gosh he looks sexy' I think to myself and smile. Richard has changed from his outfit last night into a pair of blue jeans and a white shirt. As if he senses my presence he looks over at me and smiles.
"Morning beautiful, I made breakfast", he says and hands me a plate.
"Thanks", I say and take the plate and sit with Donna.
Donna smiles, "he is definitely a keeper", she says and I giggle.
Richard then puts the dishes in the dishwasher and comes over to sit with us.
"Aren't you going to eat?" I ask.
"I already did while you were packing", he says amused at my concern for him.
"Oh", I say and continue eating my delicious breakfast.
"Well, I'm going to go to the library to do some research", Donna says and gets up from the table, "See you Monday Kori, and bye Richard"; she says and grabs her bag.
Richard and I say goodbye to Donna and it is just me and him left. I finish my breakfast and get up and put my plate in the dishwasher. I gasp and I feel Richard has come up behind me he puts his head on the crook of my neck.
"Did I tell you how beautiful you are?" Richard whispers in my ear and I shiver. I turn around and face him and his lips meet mine hungrily. I wrap my arms around his neck and he puts his hand around my waist. After a bit I break away the kiss.
"As much as I would love to do this all day, I have to leave soon", I say.
"I know, come I'll help you with your stuff", he says.
Richard insists on carrying my bag as we walk downstairs to the parking lot. Richard is going to drive me to Gar and Rachel's place and pick me back up when the weekend is over. He puts my bag in the trunk and shuts it.
"Ready?" he asks.
"Always", I smile and get into the car.
We reach Rachel's and Gar's condo in no time thanks to Richard's expert driving. We get out the car and Richard opens the trunk to get my bag. We walk up to the front door and I ring the door bell.
"Coming", I hear Gar's voice say and I also hear a dog barking.
Gar opens the door, "Kori you're here!" he says and gives me a hug.
"It's so good to see you!" I say.
Gar looks at Richard skeptically as if he doesn't recognize him, "Dick is that you?" he asks.
"Yep", Richard says.
"Dude! It's good to see you! Come in", he says and moves aside to let us in.
We walk into the condo and I see Raven making herbal tea I giggle. 'Some things never change' I think to myself.
"Rachel!" I say and walk over to her and give her a hug.
"Hey Kori", she says and she smiles.
"Hey Rachel", Richard says.
"Dick? wow you look different", she says.
Richard chuckles and gives her a hug, "Good to see you too", he says.
We sit in the living room and catch up a bit. Richard tells about his travels while Gar and Rachel talk about college. As Richard is talking he reaches over and holds my hand. I see Rachel raise a brow at me.
'Later' I mouth and she nods.
"Well guys, I have to go, it was nice seeing both of you", Richard says.
Gar, Rachel, and I walk him to the door.
"Don't be a stranger, me, you, and Vic have to have a guys night", Gar says.
Richard chuckles, "Sounds great, see you later Gar, bye Rachel", he says.
"Bye", they say in unison.
Rachel pulls Gar discreetly in the kitchen to give me and Richard some alone time.
"I wish you didn't have to go", I say and frown.
"Me either, but Bruce wants to go over some company stuff, since I start on Monday", he says.
I hug him tightly not wanting to let go. Richard then loosens the hug a bit and kisses me.
"I'll see you on Sunday, beautiful", he says.
"Ok", I say.
He kisses my forehead, "I love you", he says.
"I love you too", I say.
"So, I take it you and Dick are back together again", Rachel says smugly.
I blush "Yes, we got back together yesterday", I say.
Gar smiles, "I'm happy for you Kori, you and Dick are perfect for each other", Gar says.
"Thanks Gar", I say.
"Now you have to tell us everything", Rachel says.
I tell them about meeting with Richard on the spa day and how I relieved my true feeling for him. I then tell them about what happened to Xavier but leave out the threat he made.
"Dude..." Gar says and shakes his head.
"Wow, that's quite a story, I can't believe Xavier did that", Rachel says.
"I also knew he was a douche, but I never knew he was violent", Gar says.
"Are you ok Kori?" Rachel asks.
"Yea, I'm better now", I say. Even though I am afraid of what Xavier will do next.
"We'll I'm glad you're ok", Rachel says.
"Me too", Gar says agreeing.
"How did Dick react to this?" Rachel asks.
"Well he was mad at first, but I think he is ok now", I say. Richard has always been protective of those close to him and that was one of the things I loved about him. Sure he could be overprotective sometimes but that's just how he is. I sometimes loathed it and other times I accepted it. But its complex, just like Richard.
"That's good, I know how he can overreact sometimes", Rachel says.
"Yea he seems to have grown out of it", I say and Rachel nods.
"Thank goodness, boys can be such hot heads sometimes", Rachel says and we both laugh.
After catching up with Rachel a bit more she leaves to attend a writing workshop. I begin to watch TV in the living room and Gar walks in and sits down.
"So what's up?" I ask.
"Remember when I said I needed your help with something this weekend?" Gar asks.
I nod, "Yes I remember", I say.
"Well, I was wondering if you could help me pick out a ring…I'm going to propose to Rachel", Gar says.
"AH! THIS IS GLORIOUS NEWS!" I yell and give Gar a bone crushing hug.
"Oh I am so happy for you", I say.
"Kori, can't, breathe", Gar says staggering for breath.
I let go of him and he gasps for air, "Sorry", I say.
"It's fine Kori", he says.
"Oh it's like Rachel getting married! Get it's like the movie Rachel getting married?" I say and laugh at my joke. Even though I haven't seen the movie, I've only heard of it.
Gar shakes his head, "Just leave the jokes to me Kori", he says and I pout.
"So will you help me Kori?" Gar asks.
I smile, "Of course", I say.
Gar and I drive to a nearby jeweler; we park his car and get out the car.
"This place looks nice, they got good reviews", he says and I nod in agreement.
We walk in and a sales associate comes up to us.
"Hi my name is Ted how can I help you today?" Ted says.
"We wanted to look at engagement rings", gar says.
Ted looks at me, "What a lovely fiancée you have", he says.
"Oh I'm not his girlfriend, I'm her best friend", I say.
"Oh my apologizes, please follow me", he says.
We follow the jeweler to the counter and stare at the glass and look at the different rings. I frown shopping for a ring is hard, there are so many styles and cuts and different kind of diamonds.
"Do you have any gemstones?" Gar asks.
I smile; Rachel would definitely prefer a gemstone over diamonds.
Ted reaches in the case and pulls out some gemstone engagement rings.
"Wow I say there are so many", I say.
Gar looks intently at them and smiles.
"Can I see this one", he says.
Ted picks up the ring carefully and hands it to Gar. The ring is a square-cut sapphire amethyst ring with a silver band with white diamonds surrounding the band. There are two square diamonds framing the sapphire amethyst in the middle.
"What do you think about this one?" Gar asks.
"It's beautiful, she will love it", I say.
Gar nods, "I think we will get this one ted", Gar says and hands him back the ring.
Ted nods and goes to ring it up and Gar sighs.
"Well the easy part is over, the hard part is about to come", He says.
"And that would be?"I ask.
"The real proposal", Gar says, "I'm nervous Kori, what if Rachel says no? What if she hates the ring? What if I'm not good enough for her" Gar asks.
I put my hand on his shoulder, "Gar stop worrying, Rachel loves you of course she will say yes", I say, "And don't ever think you're not good enough for her, in fact she believes that you're a perfect for her", I say.
"Really Kori?" Gar asks.
I nod "She said you two were complete opposites and that you make up for everything she is not, you complete each other", I say.
Gar smiles and gives me a hug, "Thanks you're the best Kori", he says.
I giggle, "Just helping out a friend", I say.
A/N:Soo what do you think? I am writing chapter 9 and will post it tomorrow so please review, follow, favorite or all 3! :D
Happy Reading!-TriniPrincess