Second Chances

The Meeting,

A/N Cliff's plan will begin forming in this chapter but It wont be acted out till the next one,


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Dick Grayson arrived thirty minutes early typing in his old access code, the door swishes open and he comes inside.. it had been a year since he had last been in the tower, and it looked the same as when he left, Sighing at the memmories he waited for Kori to show up, she was still mad at him and didn't want to ride in the same vehicle with him so he decided to hide in his old room until Kori showed up incase there were anymore early arrivals.

Garfield Logan showed up Twenty minutes early still in his work uniform. he tossed his work vest off on the couch, he set his feet up on the coffee table and layed back on the couch hoping to catch a quick nap before the others arrived. he was exhausted, but atleast the boss hadn't blew up at him about a hangover this morning he had been so occupied with Telling that Wren girl about the past, that he had actually managed to get past the Hangover before his shift today.

Raven pulls up Ten minutes early with Kori Right behind her. the two girls talk then break into whispers as they find a snoozing Gar on the couch, Raven smiles down at him whispering to Kori "Pity he has to wake up he always looks so innocent sleeping.. Something that an awake Gar almost never is." bending down close whispering as quietly as possible so Kori couldn't hear what she said "Wakey Wakey Garikins.." to which he responds by grabbing her head and giving her a kiss still three quarters asleep

Shooting back Raven is terribly embarassed as she had forgotten that little detail to her wake up call. Gar looks confused and embarassed rubbing the back of his neck like he always did when he was nervous.. or afraid of Raven's actions to a particularly foolish action of his own, "Uhmm sorry Rae just old habits die hard I guess." and Kori just giggles like old times

to which Victor coming in last at exactly 4:00 chuckles "What did I miss the party?" seeing the two blushing redder than robin's old suit, and a giggling Kori.

"No your just on time Friend Cyborg, I mean Friend Victor." Kori seems the happiest she's been all week, dragging all three into one of her bone crushing hugs..

"Star please Oxygen!" pants Gar as she finally lets him loose, "Star's hugs make a bear hug seem like a kiss on the cheek." states Gar as he takes his seat on the couch, Raven next to him and Cy on the other side

"So were's The Fearless leader?" asked Cyborg looking around "I thought for sure I saw his car in the Garage as I pulled in."

"Right here.." as the common room door swooshed open he has his mask on for the first time in a year.. "God I felt naked without this thing."

as he steps in three sets of Daggers are bared on him in anger.. he wasnt sure which was more frightening, sitting at the table he clears his throat "Well lets get this meeting started shall we?"
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Clifford Jordan had been writing possible ways to take out his anger on the man who had ruined everything he thought he knew about his Fiance, a devious smile was brought to his face at that thought, as he knew the man he wanted to make pay would definately beat him in a fist fight. he Decided to help turn things into his favor. and with the Insect out of the way he was sure he could think of a few ways his Fiance could make up to him the lies she had told him,

"The best thing of this whole plan Is the fact I'm almost guranteed to get off, Its good to be Rich in this city." as he finishes up his plans, he figures it was too late to pull his plan off that day so he would wait for tommorrow, out in the parking lot and wait until he could get his prey alone.. rubbing his hands in anticipation. humming pop goes the weasel to himself then sings "Squash goes the Insect." he chuckles darkly

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"Alright I think it's Generally Unanimous that I Made a huge mistake here, If there is any way I can make it up to you guys Feel free to let me know."

Gar growls "Short of going out to that evidence locker and grabbing Warps old belt fixing it up and belting yourself in the nuts before you open your mouth two years ago I think that is going to be a Difficult feet indeed on my part."

Raven responds "For starters While im glad your trying to pull up some responsibility in this Fiasco, I think you have got one hell of a long road ahead of you before either Garfield or myself considers you a friend again Dick." the way she rolls her tongue at dick suggested she was calling him one instead of using his nick name..

Cyborg taps his fingers in thought, "I think for Starters you can find BB a better place than that Rathole he's been living in Without Rent So he isn't working his fingers to the bone to try to feed himself on that expensive fake food and make the Rent on time. I know you can manage It I seen that Big trust fund the Bat gave you when you guys got married should only be a drop in the bucket."

"Alright That I think I can arrange." admits Dick, rubbing his chin in thought. "anything else Before we're Done?"

Raven speaks up "I think we will get ahold of you if we think of anything.."

making their way out to the Garage Raven looks At Gars Rusty p.o.s. that she suspected at one time or another had been a chevy. she made a mental note to include getting Gar a new mode of transportation before she asked a single thing for herself. when a question from Gar got her attention.

"Hey Rae how about we Go out for a drink or two just as friends of course?" she smiles at him as she climbs into her car..

"Sure," Ripping off a piece of paper she scrawls down her number. "Just call with the Time and place." handing it to him. as she realizes she's stuck until Cyborg leaves.

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Raven was busy fumbling through her closet.. "Alright I want to look nice but not Too nice.." she laughs to herself at the last time they were going out for a night what Gar had said "You'd look good in nothing but a burlap sack."

one of her emotions spoke up "just dress a bit Casual I'm sure he's not going to take you out to someplace Fancy after all we are going just as 'Friends"

"I know Wisdom.. I know.. but still wouldn't hurt to dress up just a little."

Happy Giggles "Sure We all know why you wanna Dress up tonight."

"Dont even start Happy."

setting the dress she chose for the night on her bed she starts the shower.. "I remember Gar liked this shampoo especially." as she grabs an unopened bottle of Mango passion with the conditioner that goes with it.

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Gar meanwhile was going nuts he wasn't sure what to wear.."Alright I know I want to look my best For Rae.. but I dont want to look past being friends.. grabbing his shower stuff he screams in pain as the neighbors above him flush "Stupid cheap plumbing." he mumbles to himself.. he hurried through the hot shower then made sure to comb his hair, grabbing a bottle of Raven's favorite cologne splashing on a drop rubbing it in so it wasnt too strong but not too weak he smiles.

he had decided to meet Raven at a bar about three blocks from him. he decides to walk it was a beautiful night and he managed to arrive ten minutes early.
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Raven drove up to the bar Gar had chose she was nervous gripping the steering wheel she tried to calm down making sure her dress isnt clinging or anything she grabs her small black purse making her way to the bar she saw Gar in the corner waving her over. she smiles at him as she takes her seat across from him.

"Took the liberty of ordering your first drink a Long Island Ice tea." he smiles at her as if it hadnt been two years since they had been alone like this.

She smiles back "Thank you Bea.. I mean Gar. So what you order for yourself?" she asks curiously

"Rum and Coke, Figured I'd take it a bit light tonight considering I'm in a ladies company."

The drinks came about ten minutes after Raven sat down. Gar asks her "you Eat anything before you came?" she just shakes her head in a negative response

"No why?"

"Well that's alright." perking his finger up to get the waitresses attention. "Two bags of pretzels." the woman just nods making her way to the back of the bar grabbing the salty snack bags

"that'll be two bucks." stated the Waitress obviously annoyed at Some of the Rowdier clientelle. Gar handed her the money and rips his own bag open.

"It's supposed to help soak up the alcohol so you dont get drunk too quickly." replies Gar knowingly.

"I didnt know that, then again I dont drink much." as she munches on a couple of pretzels sipping her drink.

"That's alright I'll let you know to stop if you get too smashed Rae."

she blushes a bit when she admits something "well It probably wont be too long I'm pretty much a light weight."


Raven giggles after her third L.I.I.T. (long Island Iced Tea) as Gar tries dragging her out onto the dance floor when a song they used to like to dance to came on the jukebox. she nearly trips half way into the song holding onto Gar for dear life as he helps her back to the Table.

"I think you should stop Rae your pretty tipsy."

she just answers by leaning on him giggling like a fool.. (Immagine happy on laughing gas)

"What If I get too Drunk to drive I can always just teleport myself back home.."

"Umm Rae I dont think that would be a good Idea you never know were you could end up in this condition. If you want I'll take you home and Call Whats his name to make sure he doesnt worry."

"Dont care if he worries He's an Ass. Besides He wouldn't notice We dont live in the same apartment building even." states Raven rubbing her fingertip over the rim of the empty glass.

"I'm sure you dont mean that Rae I mean you must love the guy your marrying him after all."

"Not really, I think only reason I'm with him Is I didn't have anyone better at the time.. I mean at the time I thought you hated me because of what I said.. then he takes it totally the wrong way when I Say I want to wait until I get married.. Long story short I'm stuck with a guy I can't stand I mean you saw his personality at that store you work at.. thats actually him on good behavior."

"Jeesh That really sucks Rae were'd you Meet that loser anyways?"

"Actually I met him while I was still looking for you figuring that if I found you I could talk you into coming back home to the tower."

He laughs clutching his gut "Oh My god Rae, I wish you would of found me about a year and a half ago I probably would of been begging at your feet to be taken back to the tower.. but I was scared that those words Robin told me were actually from you."

"Yeah I figured that when we talked at the store." she reaches and grips his hand under the table smiling softly her old half smile for him.

"I Missed that smile." rubbing her hand with his thumb he's tempted to lean over and kiss her but he doesnt want to take advantage of the fact she was obviously drunk.

about twenty minutes later..
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Gar Is having a difficult time keeping Raven from falling over.. as they reach his door he pulls out his keys with one hand and keeps her balanced with the other around her waist. He smiles at her before she wraps her arms around his neck pulling him into a deep kiss.

Breaking the kiss He tries to pull away.. "Rae No we can't. I wouldn't feel right, I mean your with Cliff..." she silenced him with another kiss.

"Don't worry Garfield," brushing his cheek affectionately she pulls him over to the couch pushing him over the arm rest smiling mischevously as she climbed over him, "Tonight its just you, and me." hessitantly his hands gripped her hips as he began kissing her deeper.. massaging her tongue with his own, he pulls her closer. nibbling her neck gently..

"Mmmm I've missed how sweet your lips are." he says when he stops to catch his breath. Raven sliding her dress over her head she smirks mischevously sniffing her neck playfully he smirks back "Ah Mango passion.. Someone was trying to tempt me I see." he grips her waist smiling at her beautiful near nude form. the only thing keeping him from her total body was a lacey bra and matching panties.. he begins reaching around her back. letting the bra fall off as he reaches his head up circling her nipples with his tongue. "Missed the taste of a few things of you." as he begins suckling and caressing her breasts.

"ooh ooh.. Dont stop!" she moans as he begins to "Play" with her chest grinding herself into his hips. then giggling worse than Starfire when he rolls her expertly off the couch so he could be on top. kissing her from head to toe "Stop that Gar you know I'm ticklish there!" she swats him playfully when he kisses teasingly around her navel tickling her with his tongue. that mischevous grin that so belonged on that face flashed for a moment

"Oh you love It Rae don't lie." as he begins his torturous kissing and licking at all the ticklish spots he had discovered as her lover. amazingly in two years he hadn't forgotten a single one.. causing her to be torn between wanting to laugh her head off from being tickled tortuosly, or groaning in desire from the torturous teasing.

"Gar you are such a damned Tease!" she states between giggles. then blushes crimson red as he begins to kiss lowly up her inner thigh..

"No I'm not, It's only Teasing if you dont intend on following through." that mischevous smile that she loved was locked on his face as his fingers grip her panties ripping them off in his impatience to see that treasure he seeked within.. rubbing her inner thigh at the beautiful sight..

Raven whimpered as his hand petted her softly between the legs, she was scared he would be dissapointed at the fact she hadnt been closely Trimmed as he preferred. "hope you dont mind ga..." she begins panting with excitement as his finger explores her opening.

"mmm so beautiful." as he flicks his tongue like a safe he knew the combination like heart. until the first wave of her sweet juices fell into his mouth forcing him to lap them up as quickly as he can not wanting to waste a single drop of her heavenly flavor.

"Oh god Gar Right There!" she moans throwing her head back as the first wave hit her.. that familiar pressure and heat feeling filling her body before she felt herself release her juices.. then fidgeted and whimpered when Gar pulled away to toss away his clothes like they offended him somehow. she knew as soon as the pants were tossed off that the playful foreplay was over.. the animalistic passion in his eyes made her Ache with anticipation as he gets down on his knees gripping her waist.

"mmm you Ready Rae?" she just nods as he grips her hips gently guiding himself in slowly at first then once a rhythm was established he starts going like a wild man staring into her eyes as they make hot passionate animal love. they were just going at it like that was everything in the world no words spoken other than the panting of their breath and the moans escaping their lips..

The two lovers collapse ontop of each other trying to catch their breath in the after glow of the moment. kissing passionately like the world was ending and they would never have this chance again. Gar manages to guide them back to his bed and after a moments rest they begin again.

sighing contently in the sleeping Gar's arms she nuzzles against him thinking of what she would have to do in the morning..

End of Chapter five

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