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Face Down

Chapter 55: Face Down

THE PICTURE YOU SEE FOR THIS CHAPTER IS THE OUTFIT KORI IS WEARING TO ROY'S PARTY ;).

It was the start of Tuesday which meant another school day for the students of Jump City. The morning was it's usual self as the students filled the halls collecting their things from their lockers before first period began. Gar was already finished getting his things and walked along side Wally in the halls.

When they turned the corner, Gar's eyes went wide with shock. Standing not that far away from himself was Vic who was talking with Dick. This came as a surprise to Gar who was still under the impression of Dick being a no good back stabber who liked to make Kori miserable. In Gar's opinion, Vic was fraternizing with the enemy.

Dick said a few more words and waved his hand at Vic, walking away. Vic turned around and saw a fuming Gar standing along side Wally. Vic sighed and made his way up to the two. He knew Wally wouldn't be a problem because Wally was still in good terms with Dick. Gar on the other hand wasn't.

"Hey guys," Vic greeted, trying to play off what they or may not have saw. "How's it going?"

"Don't act so innocent," Gar said, pointing a finger a Vic. "I saw you hanging out with Dick."

"Yeah... so what?"

"So what? So what?! Dude! That little S.O.B is the one who used Kori's heart as a tennis ball!" Gar shouted, causing people to stare.

"Gar, calm down," Vic said, raising his hands in a gesture for the green haired teen to quiet down. "Dick is doing what he thinks is best. And besides, Kori doesn't hate him. We shouldn't either."

Gar snorted. "Well lookie here, you've gone soft."

"I have not."

"Have too," Gar said childishly. "The old Vic wouldn't stand around and let Kori get hurt. Dick's messing with your mind."

"He is not an I don't want Kori to get hurt either," said Vic. "But I don't want to lose my friend either."

"Ok, what's wrong with you? Why are you acting all weird and mature," Gar asked. "What did Dick say to you? Does Kori knew about this?"

Vic rolled his eyes. "I'm sorry but I only answer to people above five feet."

With that said Vic flicked Gar on the forehead and walked off. Gar rubbed his forehead and Wally stood there with an eye brow raised, staring at Gar.

"You're over five feet aren't you?"

It was lunch time for a select few at Jump City High School. Kori and her friends sat at their usual table but things didn't feel right to Kori. For starters, Kori couldn't help but notice Dick's absence from the table. She couldn't help but wonder if this was one of his ways of pushing her away. Then there was the glaring contest between Vic and Gar. The tension between them was similar to that of a cat and dog.

"So, uh...," Karen began, trying to break the tension. "Roy's having a party Friday night. Any one here going?"

"I guess I'll go," Raven said dryly. "I have nothing better to do that day."

"I bet Vic will go with Dick by his side," Gar said as he continued to glare at the large teen in front of him. "I mean, since they're such good buddies and all."

"Ouch, Gar," Vic said sarcastically. "Your comment really hurt me."

"Not as much as Dick likes to hurt people in case you've forgotten."

"Gar, grow the hell up and let it go," Vic said exasperated. "You can't hate him forever."

"Did I miss something?" Kori asked as she looked at everyone.