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"Oh yeah I just can't wait to be held in his arms. He's so fine." –The Chiffons

Breathing Slowly

"Azarath, Metrion, Zinthos. Azarath, Metrion, Zinthos…" Raven repeated over and over again.

A light breeze brushed past her causing a ghost of a smile to grace her lips. Slowly she opened her eyes to view her surroundings on the abandoned, or so she thought, roof of the Titans' tower. Jump City in the reflection of the setting sun was beautiful. The red and orange rays of the sun peaked out from behind some of the taller buildings in the city. Night was creeping along as the sun made its way out of the sky. Raven enjoyed the view for a moment longer before her thoughts were interrupted by a strangely familiar voice.

"Why did you stop?" A male voice spoke from behind her.

Raven turned around quickly, her smile never faltering. "Aqualad? What are you doing here?"

"Just visiting my favorite group of superheroes. So why did you stop meditating? You looked so peaceful….and beautiful." Aqualad stated as his voice fading as he spoke.

A pink tint painted itself on Raven's cheeks, "You couldn't have come all the way out here just to tell me that."

"I suppose you're right. I actually came here to ask you something."

Raven raised an eyebrow in surprise, "Yes?"

Aqualad's face reddened drastically, "Um…I don't really know where to start."

"The beginning is always the best place." Raven looked at him curiously.

Aqualad chuckled softly to himself, "Yes I believe it is."

Raven watched him intently as he shuffled his feet nervously. He took a deep breath before speaking, "Raven we've been friends for a long time right?"

"Yes. Why do you ask?' Raven answered tentatively, not liking at all where this was going.

"Well we've been through a lot together. You know thick and thin kind of thing?"

Raven nodded her head getting worried all the same about the main point of his visit.

"I believe…I mean hope that it has been long enough for us to get to know each other and possible move on to the next level. Dating."

Raven looked flabbergasted. She closed her eyes before speaking the words she thought would hurt him.

"Aqualad I'm really sorry. I'm sort of seeing someone right now."

Aqualad's brows scrunched together, "You're kidding? Who?"

"Beastboy." Raven breathed out with a small dreamy smile.

If Aqualad looked a little angry before then his next actions were furious.

"That green freak! Are you serious? He's dumber than a possum that crosses a busy street."

"Hey!" Raven's smile disappeared quickly and was replaced with a frown, "Don't talk about him like that."

"You do know that the Beast is still inside him don't you? He could kill you at any moment."

"Yes I know it's still inside of him. I'm willing to take that chance. He's willing to take the risk with my powers."

Raven got to her feet and turned on her heel out the door with Aqualad trailing her.

"Honestly you are going to regret this maybe in a few months." Aqualad spat at her.

"This conversation is over." Raven pulled her hood up as she descended the stairs.

"So what? Are you guys sleeping together?"

"That is none of your business." Raven growled continuing her journey.

Aqualad stepped in front of her pinning her up against the wall, "Yes it is."

"Let. Go. Of. Me." Raven hissed venomously.

He smashed his lips onto hers. He let his tongue travel roughly across her lips. He pulled back smirking. Raven trying to stay composed by growling at him, hoping he didn't see the tears forming in her eyes.

"I bet grass stain doesn't kiss like that does he?"

Raven refused to look at him.

"You can't be serious. You still want that freak after that?"

Raven could no longer contain herself, "Yes I still want him!"

Her restrained tears flowed freely down her pale cheeks. She felt helpless to help herself. She couldn't figure out why he could make her feel like that.

"No! I don't believe that! I'll will have you as my girlfriend or else!"

"Or else what?" Raven whispered angrily.

"You don't know what I'm like when I don't get my way do you?" His voice dripped with sarcasm, "I get angry and come up with some pretty convincing ways to persuade those who get in my way."

Aqualad raised his hand and brought it down hard across her face. The force knocked her head back into the wall. Suddenly footsteps were heard making their way to them. Aqualad turned and fled for the roof door leaving a bedraggled Raven to fend for herself. Raven's knees gave out and she slid to the ground clutching her head while more tears poured from her eyes. Regaining some composure before the person walking towards her could see her condition; she pulled her hood over head. Standing up and dusting herself off, she brushed past the person, who happened to be Robin, and walk to her room. Raven entered her darkened room unprepared for the emotional and physical hardships she's about to endure.

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That's chapter one peoples'! I shall update when I have time and when I find out how to add another chapter. Lol.

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