The Truth Of Life- BBRAE One-Shots

High School AU Part 2

Why did he need tutoring because of me? I stalked home, not even paying attention to the time. Why why why? He had a girlfriend, no, he had the perfect life. I was imperfect, did not belong even side-by-side with him. I was most unfortunately playing the comparison game. Let's compare me to everyone in Garfield's life! Oh good idea! Not.

I made it to my house. It was two minutes after five. Not that I'd noticed.

"Raven!" A voice boomed. I scurried up to my room and stayed there the whole night.

Garfield's POV
Did I seriously say that to her! I'm so stupid! I have a girlfriend! Maybe. I don't know! Ugh, why is life so confusing!

How am I supposed to face her? I didn't need tutoring, for some reason I had just wanted to spend some time with her. She noticed. I should've known she was smart enough not to fall for that! Cliche Gar.

I stayed in my room all day. That night, I ended up tossing and turning. I couldn't go to sleep. Her name swirled in my thoughts, preventing any speck of sleep.

TIME JUMP: Next Day
Raven's POV
I tiredly got out of my bed when I heard someone slam the counter downstairs. It wasn't unusual to hear that; it most likely meant one of my father's business partners were here and he's making threats to get to them. My father can blackmail, twist you, turn you, frame you, all at once.

Just like he does to me.

I didn't forget about Gar either. My hands were shaking when I remembered what had happened yesterday. I felt butterflies, my stomach swooned and, well, I just felt wonderful, yet delirious at the same time.

What is this feeling? Love? Just a silly school-girl crush?

I once read that most crushes in high school never last. So I shook it away. I can't afford to get attached anyway. When I'm older my father will probably sell me to the highest bidder so he doesn't have to give me his company; instead, he can give a loyal follower his empire of riches.

I got to the bus just as it pulled up. I couldn't see Garfield. But, as soon as I got off the bus his goofy smile blocked everything from my view.

"Hey Rae!"

"What?" I replied harshly. Like I said, I've got to squash this crush, no matter how much it hurts. He shrunk back. See? He'd never last a day with me.

"I...I was just going to say...thanks for helping me....tutoring me, I mean....even though I didn't need it, well, it meant a lot to me." A silent, creeping guilt washed over me as those words hit me straight on the head.

"So, just to make up for it, would you like to sit with us at lunch? My friends and I are super friendly!"

I couldn't resist. "Would your girlfriend mind?" My tone still dripped I'm sarcasm. In fact, I was drowning in it. His face fell once more.

"No, I mean, I don't think so, I mean, I don't know. Just...think about it, okay?"

I was clubbed on the head by his kindness once more. Wow. He was nicer than words could say.

To bad I was trained for anger.

Garfield's POV
I had tried to talk to her. Tried to. It, of course, didn't work.

Ugh! Why is she so stubborn?!

I'm not mad about it though, in fact, that's one of the reasons I like her; she's not afraid to get mad or hold a grudge on someone.