Hello Guys! This is Zwaggerine here and thank you for reading my little story here. This one is a short RobRae one-shot. I've emphasized Raven's one-sided feelings for Robin where he doesn't feel the same way. This one is rather a sad and sort of an emotional earthquakey thing.

Also this is my first attempt at a song-fic. Don't worry there's not much of a musical thing here, just to blend in the mood. The song is 'Fall' by Justin Bieber as I've mentioned in the fic.

Yeah, this story is kinda inspired from another story that I read which really captured my heart. That was too about a crack pairing that never really happened, but which I really shipped. When I read it I immediately saw the potential for a RobRae fic. Anyway too much blabbering. Let's get you into the story.

ZWENJOY!

Chapter 1: Fall

The night is perfect, silver whisps of omnipresent clouds shroud the sky, veiling the full moon, and directing more attention to the glowing silver splinters that hung in the sky. The crystalline water spread out just below the Titan Tower, my former home and reflected the beautiful moonlight. There's a calm spring breeze drifting through the air, a pleasant addition to a mild night. There's beautiful music floating on the breeze, wafting gently around the premises, its faint melodic tunes coursing over my body.

I guess I should be happy. The night is perfect, saying any less would be insulting. But, I'm not happy. Because it's finally happening. I suppose it's been long since over-due, but I still wish I wasn't here to witness it. Well, it's not really happening until tomorrow, but tonight, my discomfort is already at its epitome.

Richard and Koriand'r are getting married.

It's so weird to call them by their real names because it was always Robin and Starfire from the beginning. And I was always Raven, never Rachel. It's funny how birds of different feathers could never agree on a thing. But…

I know they belong together; it's blaringly obvious, but now… I'm losing him forever.

I'm losing Robin.

After all we've been through, how could I not have grown attached to him? We all bonded in the time we were thrown together by our fates, from a newbie group of chunk superheroes to being capable protectors of the world. And now that I think about it, I guess it was inevitable. But, why did I develop such strong emotions towards him?

He's stubborn, wise-crack, loud, dark and obnoxious... why would I feel this way?

Because maybe I was just like him…

Or maybe he's brave, caring, protective, loyal and strong too... I got to know that side of him, the real him.

And in turn, he has unknowingly stolen my heart, though he's giving his own away at long last.

I sighed, shaked my head as I feel dampness running down my cheeks. I brush the idle tears away and close my eyes. I don't want to be sad now, not the night before their wedding, so by closing my eyes, I won't see any of it. I'll just have to feel all of it, but it's the price I pay.

I feel a hand close gently around my shoulder and I open my eyes reflexively, only to find myself peering into the warm gaze of none other than Robin himself.

"What's wrong Rachel?" he asked me. I froze. His voice was just like always, low and confident. But there was something else in it. Something unusual. It was a kind of softness.

"You know I don't like being called that, Richard." I said in a false mocking manner, trying to hide my despair.

He just chuckled, and that was the death of me. I tried too hard not to stare at his beautiful face. I looked away but only a few moments later he leaned in and spoke directly into my ears,

"You still haven't answered my question, Rave", he pushed.

"It's nothing, Robin." I shaked my head, trying to calm the blush that I felt was rising up my cheeks.

"Really?" he asked doubtfully.

I felt his hand around my chin, and felt the trace of his skin dancing up to my cheek, "Then why are you crying?" he brushes his thumb over my dampened flesh, wiping away the residue of my pain.

That was it. I knew that I couldn't hide anything from him. He was trained by the world's greatest spy to shout out for. He would've easily guessed that something was off about me. But somehow I tried to keep up my happy disguise.

"Because..." I sighed slowly, trying to maintain my composure, "Because I'm just so happy for you..."

He nodded slightly which I know is a sign that he doesn't buy that crap and turns from me. I assume that he's going to leave, going to go be with Star again. So I sighed and resigned myself to watch the dancing couples on the floor already. They were all my friends, everyone already taken. Cyborg was goofing around with Bumblebee while Kid Flash and Jinx were making out. Even Beast boy was holding Terra's hand and talking sweet nothings to her. I was the only lonely one here, even with Robin here I felt an emptiness inside my heart. Silence hovers between us, but Robin doesn't move, he just stands there, and waits I presume, for something.

The song's last wavering chord begins to play out, and Robin turns back to me.

"Rachel Roth, would you like to dance with me?"

I can't believe his words, surely, somehow I must have misheard, and my mind must be playing tricks on my heart. Because Robin couldn't really have said that.

Not now, at least…

"Well?" he asks, almost as if he wants to dance with me.

"Shouldn't you be dancing with Star?" I ask warily ignoring the heart pounding in my chest, and my conscience screaming at me to accept.

"I don't want to dance with Star now. Right now, I'm asking you. Please, Raven?" He gives me a puppy eyes look, which I didn't know that he had and it melts my doubts away automatically.

"Fine" I sigh annoyed, even though I know well I'm lying to myself, I'm not annoyed, this is what I want more than anything, but I can't let him know that.

He gives me one of his characteristic grins, before offering me his hand. I take it and try hard not to chuckle like some giddly high school girl being asked to prom. Somehow, I follow him to the floor.

As soon as the new song began to play, I almost freaked out; I couldn't do this, not on this song. Not on a slow song.

But as Justin Bieber's 'Fall' began to waft through the air, I could feel his arms move about my waist and I knew there was no turning back. I just stood there, numbly aware of his presence, and his body so close to mine.

Well, let me tell you a story

About a girl and a boy.

The words found their way to my ears. And the singer's voice was so pure and private that for a moment I thought it was Robin who was singing it. But when I looked up at him, I only found him to stare at me, grinning lopsidedly.

"Raven, dance." he whispered amusedly at my stillness.

"Huh?" I muttered, "Oh, right…" I slowly slid my arms around his neck, a blush creeping to my cheeks.

He fell in love with his best friend

When she's around, he feels nothing but joy

Really? Could he really feel that way? But who would feel joyful with this creepy empath around? But nonetheless we began swaying back and forth to the music slowly, moving in a small circle. I could not believe this could be happening. Me and Robin, in the middle of the night with all of our friends surrounding us. This wasn't even in my wildest fantasies.

But she was already broken, and it made her blind

But she could never believe that love would ever treat her right

A sharp pain pierced through my heart as soon as I heard those words. My mind immediately swapped to Beast Boy. Garfield. How he had just pretended to be with me when he actually had loved Terra. And yet how I had forgiven him just because I was the better one. Why? Why did I always had to be the stronger one? And when finally I had learned to find that comfort in Robin, he was just going away from me before I could even tell him how much I had…

I cut my train of thoughts and glanced above at Robin and to find that his eyes were smiling. That when I realized that his mask wasn't on its place so now I could see his sapphire blue orbs. His eyes were warm and there was something else that I couldn't quite decipher.

Did you know that I loved you or were you not aware?

You're the smile on my face

And I ain't going nowhere

And I could really wish those words to be true, but they were mere melodies. I knew he was my best friend but he felt nothing that was suffused to the singer's emotions. That's when my mind began to swap to reality and panicked.

Oh Robin how could you do this to me? How? You're supposed to be dancing with Star fire, she's your soon-to-be wife, what am I? I'm nothing…

I'm here to make you happy, I'm here to see you smile

I've been wanting to tell you this for a long time

"Why are you so distant, Raven?" Robin whispered to me. And as if he could sense the meaning of the words soon thereafter, I felt his arm snake around my waist pulling me closer, and they rested in the small of my back. I could swear his expression had been changed. He was more serious now. I could feel the heat rising everywhere. If it wasn't for my pale complexion I would have looked like a cherry until now. I wanted this to last forever.

What's gonna make you fall in love?

I know you got your wall wrapped all the way around your heart

Don't have to be scared at all, oh, my love

The song erupted into the chorus and my heart soothed. I almost felt that that song was written for me. And Robin seemed to be agreeing. The warmth of his body against mine, it was so inviting. Even though I knew better, the feeling took hold of me, and I lay my head contently on his broad shoulder. I could feel his warm breath on my neck as he gave out a small chuckle.

"See Raven, it's alright." he whispered.

I nodded into his shoulder, breathing a sigh of relief. He smelled so good, felt even greater. Everything was just so right.

But, I knew everything was so wrong as well.

This is wrong. Wrong, wrong, wrong, wrong, wrong! I shouldn't be dancing with him!

But, I was.

I loved being with him like this, loved dancing with him like this… I loved him.

But you can't fly unless you let ya

You can't fly unless you let yourself fall

Fly…That word made me feel like a Raven clipped off her wings.

But, I knew the feelings weren't returned, and never would be. This dance, despite how much it meant to me, it was nothing to him. All the feelings I harbored were completely one-sided. Still, he had asked me to dance, that had to mean something. I really shouldn't worry about why he had asked, the fact that he had to begin with was more than enough…

"Raven? Loosen up a bit; you're so rigid, what's wrong?" I heard Robin ask and I lifted my head from his shoulder to look at him.

You're wrong, I'm wrong! All of this is wrong! You shouldn't be dancing with me and I shouldn't be feeling like this! That's what's wrong!

"Just shut up, please" I mumble quietly laying my head back on his shoulder, nestling my nose in the crook of his neck.

He shrugs.

The breeze picks up, and washes over us causing me to shiver.

"Cold?" I hear Robin ask me, but before I have time to utter a reply, his arms pull me closer to him, and I have to readjust my arms around his neck to fit the distance better.

This is wrong, I know. But, it feels so right. I can feel his heart beating slowly, almost rhythmically to the song as its chords get fainter and fainter. And the warmth his body emits envelops me, as do his strong arms wrapped around me, almost protectively.

But his strong arms will never come to hold me when I would need them. When I would need him. But I would always need him, wouldn't I?

If you spread your wings

You can fly away with me

But you can't fly unless you let your…let yourself fall

The singer's voice gets faded as it is just barely above a whisper now. As we continue to sway along to the song gently, the music fades out, until only we are left rotating on spot in the other's arms.

Now it's over. All of it. Why had it to be over so soon?

Yes, it was over but my mind wasn't ready to accept it. Even after the song had ended I clinged onto him like a scared child would hold his mother. And he didn't complain. He tightened his grip over my waist and buried his face in my hair. We stayed like that for a few moments and pulled away from each other, but still in each other's arms. I look into his eyes and I sense a certain warmth and knowingness. He just tugs up his hand and brushes a strand of my hair off my face that I hadn't realized was there in the first place, a smile decorating his already flawless features. I tried to hold back the tears forming in my eyes and forced a small smile.

After a second, I pull myself away from him and quickly turn to leave. The dance was over, it was all over.

"Thanks Raven." Robin called, and I turned back to him.

I nodded, "Sure. Hey, Robin… why did you want to dance with me and not Star?" I asked, hoping that I wasn't treading on delicate territory by asking.

"Because you needed it. And I wanted it." He said, a sincere tone returning in his voice, and I knew that some feelings had been stirring inside him for at least the while we were close.

His eloquent words echo through my thoughts.

I wanted it… I wanted it…

"You mean Star didn't ask you to?"

"No. I just told her I was going to dance with you on this one."

I smiled, knowing he had just made me feel many times better than earlier. He did care about me. In a platonic way at least, and that was something.

"Thank you, Robin."

He nodded, "Just one more thing, Raven?"

"Yeah?" I asked, a little curious.

"No more tears, okay?"

He wrapped his arm around my back and pulled me closer to him before leaning down and bringing his lips to my cheek in a small kiss, and pulled away again. He gave me one of his famous smiles, not the forced one, the real genuine one very few people are graced to see. Then, he turned and walked away.

"Okay…" I whisper, my hand resting on my cheek, the warmth of his lips still lingering on my flesh warmly.

I know he doesn't feel the same, and that he never will. But, he cares. He cares enough about me as a friend that he would willingly make me feel better even if it's not his job. I love him, and he returns the emotion in a platonic light. That makes me happy. Knowing that he cares is enough. It always had been like that, and I know it will always stay like that. I would be his best friend regardless of the situation.

It gives me strength in knowing that, and reassurance.

Because, now, I can finally let go of him.

So? What do y'all peeps think? I enjoyed writing every bit of it. Hope y'all enjoyed reading it too. Actually it was kinda based on my personal experience too, so that just gives it my touch. Anyway if you liked this one let me know in the comments section below so that I can start working on more of these. No flames please! Zwaggy Out!