I sighed and tried to pull the front of my dress up. Why?

Why does it have to be this low of a neckline?

"How much longer?" I whispered to Dick.

"A while. And I wouldn't complain. We just have to stand here."

"Says the kid who can actually wear a suit."

"Arthur, it's good to see you. Not like we didn't see each other yesterday but formalities am I right?"

Kaldur walked over to me and kissed my cheek. "You look beautiful."

"Stop it!" My face heated up and I looked away.

"It is true."

"Mr Wayne, thank you for the invitation."

"Mr Dare, it's my pleasure to have you. And please call me Bruce. Is that Rachel? How are you doing? Enjoying the all girls school?"

Oh schist. I'm dead.

"She's delighted to be attending it."

"Maybe I'll send-"

"Really? That's what you're calling it RED?"

"Percy! You are such a fu-freaking idiot!" She caught herself.

"I know that. You don't have to tell me that."

"You two...know each other?" Bruce questioned.

"Yeah. She almost killed me."

"Technically I didn't. And besides, you almost got yourself killed."

"Who was it who wanted my help?"

"Well do you think my mom would have been happy with helping us?"

"True...how is she?"

I bit my lip and looked away.

"Oh. Percy... I'm sorry. I didn't know."

I shook my head. "It's fine. You know this isn't anything new. I mean thought she was dead when I was twelve so..."

Kaldur placed a hand on my back. "Are you okay?"

"We both know the answer to that." I mumbled.

Orin looked at me strangely, obviously concerned.

"Wait a minute...you- are- did you finally get a boyfriend?"

"You should start looking for one, Rachel. There will be plenty of nice young men here."

"Yeah... I'm gonna walk away now..." That's going to be a very fun conversation.

So most of the night was...boring.

It was a gala, full of stuffy adults...and the League. Oh and I saw the rest of the Team.

So yay.

Based on the fact Kaldur was keeping his distance from me, I'm guessing they're here for a reason.

Though if they are he didn't tell me, which I don't appreciate.

I mean it could have-

"Why hello beautiful."

Schist. Never mind. It can't get worse.

"Didn't think I'd see you here." Lucas backed me up against the wall.

The one time I don't have Riptide on me. Or an extra knife. Or a hair pin.

Or anything.

I mean I could use my powers but...um...yeah. Don't want to imagine what the Mist would make it look like.

"Let me go."

"I'd much rather prefer to do this." He tried to kiss me, but I turned my head.

Then he turned my head and forced me to kiss him.

Lashing out, I tried to knee him where the sun doesn't shine.

But he was expecting that.

After that he grabbed my arms, squeezing them hard enough to hurt.

No.

I struggled against his grip, but no matter what I tried I couldn't get away.

Then he was suddenly shoved off of me.

"Leave her alone."

"Why? You want to get in on the action?"

Kaldur put himself between me and Lucas. "No. I wish to make sure she is safe."

"She'd be really safe with me."

"What is going on here?" Bruce questioned.

I peeked around Kaldur, staring at Bruce in silent thanks.

"Mr Wayne, this boy here was assaulting Percy, I tried to-"

"I highly doubt that. Kaldur, please take her to her room and make sure she's okay."

"Of course." Kaldur gently wrapped an arm around me and quickly guided me out and up the stairs.

Once we were in my room, I could see him visibly relax.

"Are you okay? Did he hurt you? If he hurt you..."

Okay...so that didn't last long.

"I'm okay. I'm okay Kaldur." I gave a small smile.

"Are you sure?" He placed his hands on the sides of my face.

"The most that I have to worry about is bruises. He's going to have to worry about a lot more, especially if my dad finds out..."

Kaldur leaned down and pressed his lips to mine.

I pulled away quickly, before realizing what I did. Schist.

"Are you sure you are okay?"

"Yeah, I'm fine." I pressed my forehead to his chest.

"You are shaking."

"C-Can you promise me something?"

"What is it starfish?"

I looked up at him. "Please don't hurt me."

He frowned and pressed a kiss to my forehead.

"I will never hurt you. I would never, but I will promise you that."

"Thank you." I wrapped my arms around him.

He picked me up and sat on my bed.

I took this chance to kick off the stupid shoes that Bruce made me wear.

They were killing me all night.

"Starfish, I feel like this is not just from what happened...do you wish to tell me?"

I shook my head.

"Okay." He shifted me, so I was looking at him. "However, if you ever want to. I will gladly listen."

"I know." I looped my arms around his neck.

He smiled and pressed a kiss to my forehead. "You know, you look so beautiful in that." He whispered.

I blushed and buried my face in his neck.

"Did I embarrass you?"

"No. My face just decided to turn red."

He chuckled and pulled me away from him. "I am sorry starfish. You know I am only telling the truth."

Oh my gods. Why?

I leaned up and pressed my lips to his.

I could feel him smile against my lips and he placed a hand on the back of my neck.

It was nice...until...

Boom!

Wow.

Most cliché thing to do ever.

Anyway. Guys.

I seriously need ideas.

For this

The Masquerade

And for the Fablehaven book.

Anyway...tennis was fun.

And... I'm really bored today...

*Sigh*

But I mean I got this done even if it's crap. I mean Rachel's guest appearance was like so short.

Although her dad was like nope. You can't hang out with her.

I don't even know anymore guys...

I'm just tired.

So

See yah