I'm back! It's finally summer break, therefore I have alot more time on my hands. Hopefully I will finish this series over the break. I'd like to apologize for the lack of updates. I had a lot of homework, plus track plus dance classes/shows/competitions. I'm very sorry. Thanks for reading!

Just Another Day: Chapter 10

Richard glanced at his watch. 10:30 glared at him, but he just smiled back. After finishing their ice cream, he had invited Kori to a walk on the boardwalk. She, of course, had agreed. That is how the couple had ended up cuddling on a bench that overlooked the ocean. The velvet sky was generously covered in stars and the waves crashed gently onto the shore. Kori sighed into Richard's chest.

"Thanks," she whispered, a small smile spreading across her face. The boy looked down, confused.

"For what?" Dick asked. Kori kissed him on the cheek.

"For everything. You've been so kind to me. I love you…" she trailed off. Her emerald eyes slowly closed. Richard smiled softly before standing up, and then helping Kori up as well. The two walked back to Kori's home hand in hand.

Once they reached the house, Richard leaned down to plant a soft kiss on Kori's lips. She happily kissed back. "Good night," he whispered to her as she unlocked the door. Another round of smiles were shared before Kori disappeared into the house.

Richard stuffed his hands into his pockets and looked up at the night sky. He looked at his watch once more. 11:47 was blinking furiously on the face of the watch. This time, Richard groaned at the time. He was very, very late. Bruce would be angry.

Richard opened and closed the giant doors of the mansion as quietly as possible. He stealthily made his way through the halls of the huge building, silently moving from room to room. However, he wasn't so careful when he reached the staircase. Richard's foot slipped, and his body soon followed. The surrounding began to swirl around him as he tumbled down the stairs, successfully breaking the silence.

Once he reached the bottom, he grabbed his head in pain. When the boy tried to get up, he could only fall back down, wincing. "Ow…" he moaned. The lights flickered on as a man appeared in front of him. "Oh no…"

"Oh yes. Where have you been, Richard? You're home after curfew," the man said sternly. Bruce Wayne looked down at his adoptive son and offered a hand to him. The teen took it and stood up wobbly, still dizzy from the fall. "And this isn't the first time, either… You were out with Kori again, weren't you?"

"So what if I was?" Richard countered. Bruce stared at him angrily.

"You're not getting enough sleep, and your grades are slipping because of it, that's what! I don't think you should se her after school anymore," claimed Bruce. Richard's jaw dropped. I can't see Kori?

"You can't do that!" he yelled.

"Yes I can! You may no longer see Kori after school, and that's final! Now go to bed, young man!" Bruce growled. Richard stomped off towards is room, punching and kicking the walls on his way there.

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Saturday morning has always been a day of relaxation and fun for school-goers. The first day of the weekend provided a stress-free feeling. This theory was being proven as Garfield Logan slowly became conscious. He slowly opened his eyes to reveal his surroundings. That's odd… He was not greeted with the usual messy sight. In fact, Garfield found himself in the living room. As he tried to get up, another surprise greeted him. He was holding something. He looked down. Raven?

Sure enough, Raven was curled into his chest, fast asleep. He gazed lovingly at her. Raven's hair was a little messed up and her mouth was slightly open. She had her hands on his chest as her own gently rose and fell. Garfield smiled before kissing the top of her head. The peace, however, was soon lost.

"GARFIELD LOGAN! What on earth are you doing sleeping with a girl in MY house!" screamed the voice of a woman behind the couch. The boy jumped at the sound and carefully got up to face the person. It was Mrs. Logan. "You have some explaining to do young man!" she scolded while pushing him towards the kitchen.

Garfield looked up at his mother from his chair with panic in his eyes. Mrs. Logan's blond hair fell in front of her eyes and her face was slowly turning red. "Mom, it's ok!"

"It's ok! No, it is not mister! You may not have girls over all night!" she screeched. Garfield shook his head.

"Mom, it's Raven… You know, the girl I love? I told you about her before," he explained. He hadn't introduced his girlfriend to his parents yet. After his mother calmed down, he explained what had happened last night. Mrs. Logan nodded her head as she took in all the information her son was providing. Then she glanced over at the still sleeping teen.

Garfield walked back to the couch as Raven began to stir. Her eyes fluttered open to meet his. "W-where am I?" she asked sleepily.

"Don't worry, you're still at my house," he answered. She nodded and rolled over. That is, until she realized what he had said.

"I have to go home! No, I can't go home! Wait! W-what should I do?" she exclaimed. Garfield chuckled at her wild expression. Raven glared at her boyfriend. "What's so funny?"

"Sorry… You just look really cute when you're freaking out. Anyway, you're going to stay here for a while. I'm not letting you go home to that madman…" he trailed off, hatred filling his eyes.

"Thanks."

TO BE CONTINUED

END CHAPTER 10