Chapter 13 Dinner Party Part 2
Damain's POV

As Alfred had instructed, we all gathered in the formal dining room, which Raven was trying to subtly gawk at.

"Here are the appetisers", Alfred said as he finished serving. "Please enjoy, everyone."

"Thank you, Alfred", my father said as he walked out of the room.

"Damian, your appetiser looks different from everyone else's", Starfire pointed out.

"Alfred always makes vegetarian versions of whatever he cooks for me", I revealed.

"Oh", Starfire said in surprise. "I didn't know that you were a vegetarian, Damian?"

"Damian's been a vegetarian ever since he saved Bat Cow as a kid", Brown revealed.

"Who's…Bat Cow", Raven asked.

"He's a cow I saved from an abattoir when I was younger", I revealed, which made Raven giggle.

"You're kidding, right", she asked.

"Damian doesn't kid", Brown revealed with amusement.

"Wait", Raven started in realisation. "So…you were being serious about the cow thing?"

"I'll take you to the barn and introduce you to Bat Cow sometime", I suggested.

Raven didn't say anything, and just looked at me in bewilderment. Meanwhile, Brown let out a giggle.

"I can't remember the last time Damian introduced someone to Bat Cow", she revealed. "You must be very special, Raven?"

"I just want to show her that Bat Cow actually exists so she doesn't think my story is just a bunch of nonsense", I stated.

"Whatever you say, Damian", Brown said, before winking at me.

"Anyway", I started, wanting to change the subject. "Raven, what I want to know is how you know Grayson?"

"Starfire introduced me to him earlier this year", Raven revealed.

"And how long have you known Starfire", Brown asked.

"I met her at the beginning of the year", Raven revealed.

"How did you two meet", my father asked.

"It's…a long story", Raven replied. "Let's just say that…Starfire came into my life when I really needed someone. I'm very glad that I met her."

Judging by this response, Raven didn't want to give much about her past away. However, I remembered our deal, and didn't pry any further.

...

Once dinner was over, we all gathered in the entryway.

"Thank you very much for the dinner, Alfred", Starfire said. "It was delicious!"

"I was my pleasure, Ms Starfire", Alfred said. "I'm glad that you enjoyed it."

"And thank you for letting us into your home, Bruce", Starfire said.

"Thank you for coming", my father said. "It's was nice to finally get to meet Dick's girlfriend, and Damian's friend."

"She's not my…", I started, but was stopped by Brown elbowing me in my back.

"Thank you so much for having us, Mr Wayne", Raven greeted, before looking at Dick. "Is it okay if I go to the car so long?"

"Go ahead", Dick replied. "I just want to say goodbye to everyone before we hit the road."

"I'll take Raven to the car", Starfire said.

"Wait Starfire", Brown started, before rushing up to her. "Before you go, do you wanna trade numbers? We should totally meet up for coffee or something sometime!"

"I would love too", Starfire replied.

Then, as her and Brown were exchanging numbers, Raven walked up to me.

"I hope this dinner wasn't too unbearable for you", I asked.

"I actually enjoyed it", Raven replied. "By the way, you totally have to show me 'Bat Cow' sometime."

"I'll try my best if you ever come over again", I stated.

"You ready to go, Raven", Starfire asked as she walked up to her.

"I'm ready", Raven replied, before looking at me. "I'll see you at school, Damian."

"See you at school, Raven", I greeted.

Then, Raven left with Starfire.

"Well would you look at that", Dick asked as he put his hand on my shoulder. "Damian actually managed to make himself a friend."

"How many times do I have to tell you that Raven is not my friend", I asked in annoyance.

"She's someone you willing spend time with. I'd doubt you'd do that unless you considered them a friend, Damian."

Hearing Grayson say this got me thinking.

"Well", he started, getting my attention back. "Whatever your relationship with her is, I'm glad that she's got someone to talk to."

"You do", I asked.

"I'm not going to tell you about her past", Dick revealed. "You need to ask her about that yourself. All I will tell you is that…she's been through a lot. So, I think it'd be nice if she had a friend."

"Isn't Starfire her friend", I asked.

"She is", Dick replied. "But Starfire's an adult. I think I'd be nice for Raven to have a friend who was also a teenager."

"Yeah", Brown agreed. "And Damian needs a teenage friend too!"

"I agree that Damian that should have a friend his own age", my father added.

"Raven and your girlfriend are waiting for you, Grayson", I reminded him, trying to end this conversation. "Shouldn't you be going?"

"I should", Dick replied. "Well, I'm off guys. I'll see you around!"

"Bye Dick", Brown greeted.

"Bye Dick", my father greeted

"Farewell, Master Grayson", Alfred greeted. "I hope that you'll come to the manor again soon."

"Will do. See you guys around!"

After saying this greeting, Grayson left.

"See, Damian", Brown started. "That wasn't so bad, was it?"

"I'm going to my room", I said. "Goodnight, everyone."

"Goodnight, Mr Grumpy", Brown greeted teasingly.

"Goodnight, Master Damian", Alfred greeted.

"Goodnight, Damian", my father greeted.

Then, I started walking to my room; while thinking about Grayson's words.

"I'm not going to tell you about her past. You need to ask her about that yourself. All I will tell you is that…she's been through a lot. So, I think it'd be nice if she had a friend."

"She's someone you willing spend time with. I'd doubt you'd do that unless you considered them a friend, Damian."

"Do I…consider Raven to be a friend?"