The Teen Titans are not something that I own!
Raven sighed as she set her bags down on the bed closest to the window. She gave the room a skeptical glance, unsure whether or not to feel at home. It was very similar to the room she stayed in when she lived here, only it had three beds instead of one and no kitchen. The pale girl glanced back out the window, admiring the beautiful sight of Gotham. Though she had practically grown up here, it didn't feel like home. It just felt like darkness- even with the sun shining brightly.
"Raven? I must ask you a question," a newly timid voice announced.
The dark-haired girl turned around to face the redhead. "Yes, Kori?"
The pretty girl twirled her hair nervously, staring at the ground. "Is your friend Richard... just your friend?"
Raven tried to suppress a smile. "Yes, he is just my friend."
Kori's green eyes immediately lit up in excitement. "Really? That is exceptional news, for I find him very attractive!"
"That's not a surprise," the pink-haired girl mused as she entered the room, carelessly tossing her bags on the remaining bed. "Looks like he's got a thing for you, too."
The redhead stared at her friend quizzically. "A thing?"
Jinx rolled her eyes playfully. "He thinks you're cute, too."
"Oh! That is glorious!"
Raven shook her head in amusement, glancing back out the window.
The pink-haired girl grinned wickedly at the new girl. "So, Rae-Rae, anybody you find 'exceptionally attractive'?"
The pale girl felt her face heat up. "I barely know anyone," she replied casually.
Jinx crept closer, her smirk becoming more devious. "You don't need to know a guy to know he's cute..."
Raven nervously tucked a lock of her hair behind her ear. She never had much experience with "girl talk", and really wasn't very comfortable discussing something so personal with two girls she had met merely hours ago. "Outer appearance isn't nearly as important as what's inside," she responded.
The thin girl crossed her arms defiantly. "Are you calling me shallow? 'Cuz I didn't start dating my boyfriend because I thought he was cute- even though he totally is, by the way- but because he was really sweet... Well, in like a pushy-flirty kinda way."
The dark-haired girl also crossed her arms, narrowing her eyes at the other girl. "Well, I just happen to put more emphasis on a guy's personally to determine whether or not I find him attractive. Sure, he could be attractive in the sense that he has good features and takes care of himself, but that doesn't mean I'm attracted to him."
Jinx huffed in mild frustration. "I'm not asking you to pick a prom-date; I just want to know who you think is cute!" she exclaimed.
Raven tilted her head in irritation. "But why? What will that accomplish?"
"Oh my god!" the pink-haired girl laughed dryly. "I'm just trying to get to know you, and talking about cute boys is usually a good way to start a friendship!"
The pale girl felt herself blush in embarrassment. "Oh... I'm sorry, I just don't have too many female friends," she admitted shyly.
Jinx waved away the girl's apology. "Whatever, it's cool," she smirked. "Besides, I know someone who thinks you're cute."
Raven blushed even harder. "What? N-no way," she replied, clearly flustered.
The thin girl shrugged nonchalantly. "I'll let you figure it out on your own, then..."
"So how long have you guys known Raven?"
Garfield felt himself tense at the black-haired boy's question. "Just met," he replied casually.
"Really? But she goes to school with you?" Richard went on, confused.
"Nah, she's home schooled but joined the club, I think," Victor clarified as he unpacked. "Right, Gar?"
"R-right," the blonde teen agreed, focusing on unpacking as well.
"Huh," the blue-eyed boy mused. "Real lucky her and I ended up in a group together, then."
Garfield rolled his eyes in annoyance. "Yeah, you guys seemed like great friends- especially not losing contact or anything," he mumbled sarcastically.
Richard gave the teen a confused look. "Well, there was a lot going on... I still consider her one of the best friends I've ever had," he admitted with a shrug. "Why do you care so much?"
"I-I don't," the blonde stuttered. "It's just, I know if Kori moved away, I'd still want to talk to her."
Hearing the redhead's name instantly turned the black-haired teen's skin the same color. "Haha, sooo... is Kori... you know, single?"
Victor grinned deviously. "Yep..."
"R-really?" the teen squeaked, trying to feign nonchalance. "She, uh... she have a type?"
"She likes bad boys with 'the heart of the gold'," Garfield smirked.
Richard nervously tugged the collar of his shirt. "Would you guys, uh, maybe put in a good word for me? Or a, uh, 'bad' word?"
Victor and Garfield shared an amused look between them, before setting their sights on the new guy. "Depends..." Victor smiled wickedly.
Garfield's expression mirrored his best friend's. "What's in it for us?"
"So Mr. Wayne has graciously volunteered to be a guest speaker and explain to us how he was able to manage his dream!" Ms. Mae smiled sweetly at the head of the table. All the club members were required to eat dinner together every night, except for Saturdays.
Garfield sat at the other end of the table, between Richard and Jinx, with Victor, Raven, and Kori across from them. "I can't believe they don't have tofu!" the blonde boy whined.
"I can't believe you're upset about that," Raven deadpanned, remembering the unpleasant texture of teen's "food."
Victor practically spat his drink onto Richard as he tried to hold in a laugh.
"Oh, friend! Are you doing the choking?" the redhead asked in concern, readying herself to help the large teen.
Victor shook his head, tears streaming from his eyes. "I'm fine, Baby K," he grinned.
Kori nodded slowly, before turning her attention to the black-haired boy. "Richard, is your guardian going to chaperon this trip as well?"
The new guy shook his head, avoiding eye contact with the pretty girl. "N-no, he's just... He likes giving speeches, I guess."
Raven again tried to suppress her smile, truly enjoying her former friend being at a loss for words. She glanced up from her plate, only to see a pair of emerald-green eyes staring at her.
Garfield felt his face heat up the moment the pale girl glanced at him, and he quickly looked away. Yeah, just stare like a creeper! he groaned to himself. Sure, he thought the girl was really, really, really pretty, but she was also kind of rude. He was really confused as to why he cared so much about what she thought of him, since he barely even knew anything about her- besides the fact that she liked reading and was a pacifist. He spared another glance at her, only to see she was now staring at him with a confused expression. This time she was the one to look away, a faint pink blush staining her cheeks.
Wow, just stare at him like a weirdo! Raven thought to herself, embarrassed that she had been caught. She wasn't sure why this boy intrigued her so much, but for some reason she found his constant happiness fascinating- annoying as hell at times, but fascinating none the less. She glanced up again and made eye contact for a third time.
Garfield smiled warmly, not wanting to make things awkward again by looking away. To his surprise and pleasure, the dark-haired girl smiled in return, before focusing on the conversation the others were having. The blonde teen felt his grin subside as he looked down at his tofu-less plate. Oh, yeah. Dang it!
So I kinda sorta lied about when this chapter would be up... I'm sorry! Lol
This is chapter five! Obviously! I'm not sure what to say right now lol
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