Never Too Late
Disclaimer: I do not own Teen Titans nor Three Days Grace, or any other things except the words being strung together, in this form. I own only the ideas that pop into my head. Like this story. Italics mean sung words. Bold means thoughts. Italic Bold means Raven's emotions talking. Thanks for reading!! Please R & R.
Never Too Late by darkraven93
This world will never be Even if I say No one will ever see Even if I say The world we knew Even if I say
What I expected
And if I don't belong
Who would have guessed it
I will not leave alone
Everything that I own
To make you feel like it's not too late
It's never too late
It'll be alright
Still I hear you say
You want to end your life
Now and again we try
To just stay alive
Maybe we'll turn it all around
'Cause it's not too late
It's never too late
This side reflected
And if there's something wrong
Who would have guessed it
And I have left alone
Everything that I own
To make you feel like
It's not too late
It's never too late
It'll be alright
Still I hear you say
You want to end your life
Now and again we try
To just stay alive
Maybe we'll turn it all around
'Cause it's not too late
It's never too late
Won't come back
The time we've lost
Can't get back
The life we had
Won't be ours again
This world will never be
What I expected
And if I don't belong
It'll be alright
Still I hear you say
You want to end your life
Now and again we try
To just stay alive
Maybe we'll turn it all around
'Cause it's not too late
It's never too late
Maybe we'll turn it all around
'Cause it's not too late
It's never too late (It's never too late)
It's not too late
It's never too late
Raven walked into the living room, hearing someone singing. She stopped when she saw who it was.
Beast Boy. Why is Beast Boy singing? And to something I listen to, for that matter. "Good morning, Beast Boy," She said calmly.
He jumped. "Oh, good morning, Rae," he replied, using her nickname.
"What are you listening to?" she asked. I should make small talk now, since I interrupted his lovely singing, she thought sarcastically.
Why is she talking to me? She never tries to make small talk. Why do I have the feeling she heard me? "Oh, just a really good song, its very... interesting."
She smiled lightly. "Really? What's it called?"
"Never Too Late by Three Days Grace."
"Oh, I know that song. Its kinda sad but really good. I like Three Days Grace."
"Yeah..." he said out of habit. He was thinking about the lyrics, sad, oh yes they could make anyone cry. but it does fit us perfectly, I think.
"Do you?" she asked, pulling him from his thoughts.
"What?"
"I said do you like Three Days Grace?"
"Oh, yeah I do."
"May I ask what your thinking about?"
"Oh, just the lyrics."
"Oh." She went to the kitchen to make her tea. There was complete silence for about three minutes.
"So, where is everyone else?" Beast Boy asked, breaking the awful silence.
"I think they went to the mall." Looking down at the table, looking for some sort of note from the others.
"Oh, Starfire's idea, I guess?"
"Probably." She turned to leave.
"Hey Rae?"
She stopped. "Yeah?"
"Ah... Wouldyouliketogosomewherewithmewhiletheothersareout?"
"Ah, all I got out of that is Ah and would."
He took a deep breath. "Would you like to go somewhere with me while the others are out?"
She paused. He held his breath. "Sure." She said quietly.
"Really?"
"Yes."
"Oh so cool, dude! So where do you want to go?"
"I really don't care, its up to you."
"Really?" She nodded. "Okay, then where could we go? Wanna go to the movies? I heard that Scary Movie 7 is really good."
"Sure, why not? We've seen all the others."
"Oh, Rae. I think this is gonna been great."
"Glad your happy.
"So, when do you want to go?"
"Why not now?"
"Okay."
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They met up thirty minutes later at the front doors. (A/N: they needed to get ready and to let you know Raven was the first one ready. Of course. sorry keep reading) They were both dressed in normal clothes. Raven in a black top with a long black skirt. (A/N: sorry couldn't help myself!) Beast Boy also in all black.
Raven raised her eyebrows.
"What? its all I could find!"
"Then maybe you should clean your room instead of playing your stupid Game Station!"
He looked at her with the look of 'your kidding, right?'.
She just glared at him, then started to walk out of the Tower. He followed her. They walked in silence. Beast Boy finally got up the courage to start a conversation. "So, do we want to get something to eat after the movie?"
She just said, in her monotone voice, "Sure."
He sighed and they walked in silence again.
When they finally made it to the theater, Raven went to get the tickets, while Beast Boy got the candy and stuff. (A/N: you know all that stuff, the drinks, the popcorn and most of all the candy.) They met up at the ticket stand. "Twistlers, popcorn, and Pepsi. very nice." Raven commented when she saw what he got.
"I forgot to ask what you like so I got these, I thought you would like them."
"I do, thanks." She handed the tickets to the ticket master (A/N: I think that's what they're called.) "Theater 12," he mumbled.
"Thanks" they said at the same time. They got really good seats, up at the top. The previews just started. "Looks like we got here just in time," Beast Boy said. She nodded.
After the movie, they went to a cafe on the corner of the next street. Raven ordered a cup of tea. "Rae, why don't you eat something?" She glared at him. "Just one thing, please? Even if its a half of a sandwich. please." She sighed. "Fine." He smiled. "Thanks, Rae." He order three tofu sandwiches for himself and one tuna sandwich for Raven. They got their food and sat down at a corner table. Once they finished, they left and went back to the Tower.
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The next day, Raven was listening to the song, Never Too Late by Three Days Grace. She went and looked up the lyrics, wondering why Beast Boy was listening to it yesterday.
This world will never be Even if I say No one will ever see Even if I say The world we knew Even if I say
What I expected
And if I don't belong
Who would have guessed it
I will not leave alone
Everything that I own
To make you feel like it's not too late
It's never too late
It'll be alright
Still I hear you say
You want to end your life
Now and again we try
To just stay alive
Maybe we'll turn it all around
'Cause it's not too late
It's never too late
This side reflected
And if there's something wrong
Who would have guessed it
And I have left alone
Everything that I own
To make you feel like
It's not too late
It's never too late
It'll be alright
Still I hear you say
You want to end your life
Now and again we try
To just stay alive
Maybe we'll turn it all around
'Cause it's not too late
It's never too late
Won't come back
The time we've lost
Can't get back
The life we had
Won't be ours again
This world will never be
What I expected
And if I don't belong
It'll be alright
Still I hear you say
You want to end your life
Now and again we try
To just stay alive
Maybe we'll turn it all around
'Cause it's not too late
It's never too late
Maybe we'll turn it all around
'Cause it's not too late
It's never too late (It's never too late)
It's not too late
It's never too late (A/N: sorry i couldnt help myself. i needed to put the lyrics in it again... i love this song!)
Hm... why would he pick this song to sing? It's so sad. Maybe it has to do with me. It does sound like it is a perfect song about our relationship. Hm...
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The next day, Raven found Beast Boy singing again. It's the same song. Though at the end he added a part. "Rae, why? Why? This song may say what we say, but it never says why? Why would you do it, cause I know you would if you had the chance."
She gasped. So he knows. Oh, dear.
She quickly turned to walk out of the room, but she tripped on something. Beast Boy turned around quickly. "Rae..." He went to help her up. "Oh.." she groaned. Great, now he's going to bombard me with questions. But, to her surprise, he didn't. He just helped her up and helped to her room. When they got to her room he said, "Are you okay?" He's not acting like himself. Somethings wrong.
Well of course somethings wrong. He just found out that you heard him. Knowledge said.
You're talking again.
You're thinking stupid things again.
She sighed. She was thinking stupid things. "Are you okay?" he asked again, breaking her thoughts.
"Oh, yeah, I guess." She looks so sad, but I cant help her now, not after her hearing that.
"Well then I'll see you later." and with that said he left her at her door, going to his own. "Maybe, maybe not." she whispered. And went into her room.
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Raven didn't come out for dinner, as usual, but Beast Boy didn't either. The rest of the team tried to get them to come, for they were going out for pizza, but neither wanted to come.
"I think something happened between them while we were gone." Robin said as they left for the pizza parlor.
"Yes, so do I, but what can we do about our friends?" Starfire asked.
"Nothing, Star, they have to fix it their selves." Cyborg said. Then they went out.
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After the others left, Raven came out. I don't care if I see him, I need some tea. She had spent the whole day trying to mediate. Trying being the key word. It didn't help that she felt awful for what happened with Beast Boy. And that she still was in pain, because she was tired and couldn't sleep, so she couldn't heal herself. Though the pain did fade a little.
She went down to the living room and then made herself some tea. She never noticed Beast Boy there, looking, just looking at her. She was to tired to do anything other than make her tea. She even had bags under her eyes, it was that bad. The whole thing with Beast Boy really wasn't helping her.
Now that he could see her face, he saw how awful she looked. Oh my, I hope I didn't do that. She looks so tired. And in pain. Probably cause she couldn't heal herself. Oh dear, what did I do? He slowly walked up to her, careful he wouldn't scare her. "Rae" he whispered behind her. She jumped. "Sorry" "It's okay." she replied softly. Oh, I'm so tired! and now he's here. he looks so upset. she looked down. "are you okay?" he asked softly. She looked up. "Y... No. I'm so tired. I couldn't sleep." "Nor could you heal yourself." he stated. She nodded. Raven turned to leave.
"Rae, wait." She stopped, but didn't turn around. She couldn't. If she saw his face again, she would cry. I will not cry. I won't cry. she chanted in her head.
"Rae, look at me." She shook her head.
"Please, Rae. Please."
"I cant," she whispered.
"Why?" A tear slipped out. He saw it.
"Oh, Rae." He went to her and held her. She started to cry. He started to say simple, but heart filled things. (A/N: you know things like it's okay. Calm down. it'll be fine. stuff like that.)
She finally calmed down and they went to sit on the couch. She snuggled against him, needing the warm and comfort. Just then, Robin called them, saying Dr. Light was attacking the city. They left the Tower, flying closer than normal.
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After the fight (A/N: sorry I couldn't think of anything interesting for a battle scene, so I skipped it :) ) they all went out for pizza. (A/N: yes I know they just did, but its a habit for them) When they got home they all said goodnight and went to their rooms. But two of the members couldn't sleep. And so one of them went to the other's.
Knock, knock, knock. It has to be Beast Boy. No one else knocks like that. She opened her door. "Rae..." He put his hand to the back of his neck, as he normally does when he's embarrassed. "Why don't you come in?" She said.
"Okay" he went in.
They sat on her bed, facing each other.
"I'm sorry for this morning." they said at the same time. Beast Boy gave a nervous laugh. Raven blushed.
"So..." She said after a few moments.
"Yeah..."
"Couldn't sleep?"
"No, could you?"
She shook her head, looking down at the sheets. we are sitting on my bed talking about sleeping...
"About that song..."
"Yes?" She looked up.
He sighed. "I don't know. Truly. I don't. No offense, but it is kind of true."
"Yes it is." She said simply.
"What?" He fairly yelled.
"What?"
"You agree with me?"
She sighed. "Yes" she whispered.
"You wouldn't, would you?"
She looked at him, straight in the eyes. "I don't know."
"Seriously? You would end your life if you had the chance?"
She was silent. He sighed. "Well I guess I'll go." he said, not looking at her.
She was still silent. He looked over at her. There were tears running down her face. But still she said nothing. He sighed again. "Rae..."
She finally said something. "I thought you were going." Her voice was monotone, but there still was a lot said in those few words, and he heard it, all of it. "Rae... please don't..."
"I thought you were leaving." she said again, feeling horrible for the coldness that sounded in her voice.
He sighed. "I can't leave you like this, knowing I'm the cause."
She looked at him. There was fear, sadness, and anger in her eyes. Those eyes, he loved dearly. Even when her voice was as still as anything in the world, her eyes would show her emotions, at least to him. And now those eyes held so much emotion, it hurt him just to think about it. I can't leave her like this. I don't care if she throws me out the window or hits me until i pass out, i can't leave her like this. "I can't leave you like this, I won't. I don't care if you throw me out the window or hit me until i pass out, i won't leave you like this, not now." Her tears started again. "Please, Raven, let me help. I won't leave you. I won't ever leave you." He went to her and held her until she fell asleep. Then he set her down on her bed. "Goodnight, Rae." We will turn it around, I can promise you that. And with that he changed into a dog, and fell asleep on the end of her bed.
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When Raven woke up the next morning, she noticed three things 1) she was still in yesterday's clothes 2) her pillow was wet with tears and 3) Beast Boy was looking at her, in her room. Actually he was sitting on her bed, looking at her. "Morning."
"Morning." She started to get up, wondering about last night. I was crying but nothing exploded. Hm... She started toward the door to go down to the kitchen to make herself some tea, but Beast Boy stopped her and handed her a cup. "I thought you would want some when you woke up and got it for you. I doubt you want Starfire's cheery good morning before you got any tea."
"Thanks."She said softly. The tea was still very warm, just how she liked it. He was right, she really didn't want to see anyone just yet. "So everyone was up?"
"Yes, but didn't even notice me."
She smiled. "I wonder why?"
"I don't know. I guess they're tired. It didn't look like they had food yet."
"Have you eaten?"
He looked away, "No... but that's okay. I don't need to just yet."
"You can, you know. You don't have to stay here. I know you like your games in the morning."
"Do you want me to go?"
It was her turn to look away. No, but i don't want you to stay here because you think you need to. "No," she whispered.
He went to her and said, "Good, because i want to stay."
She looked at him. "Really?" she asked softly.
"Really." He smiled at her, not one of his goofy smile, a true smile.
And she smiled back, hers not as big but a smile all the same.
"It will be alright." he said, taking a line from the song that started the whole thing.
"It's never too late." They said at the same time.
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This world will never be Even if I say No one will ever see Even if I say The world we knew Even if I say
What I expected
And if I don't belong
Who would have guessed it
I will not leave alone
Everything that I own
To make you feel like it's not too late
It's never too late
It'll be alright
Still I hear you say
You want to end your life
Now and again we try
To just stay alive
Maybe we'll turn it all around
'Cause it's not too late
It's never too late
This side reflected
And if there's something wrong
Who would have guessed it
And I have left alone
Everything that I own
To make you feel like
It's not too late
It's never too late
It'll be alright
Still I hear you say
You want to end your life
Now and again we try
To just stay alive
Maybe we'll turn it all around
'Cause it's not too late
It's never too late
Won't come back
The time we've lost
Can't get back
The life we had
Won't be ours again
This world will never be
What I expected
And if I don't belong
It'll be alright
Still I hear you say
You want to end your life
Now and again we try
To just stay alive
Maybe we'll turn it all around
'Cause it's not too late
It's never too late
Maybe we'll turn it all around
'Cause it's not too late
It's never too late (It's never too late)
It's not too late
It's never too late
Raven walked into the living room, going to make herself a cup of tea, when she heard Beast Boy singing. And she smiled, humming along.
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A/N: so that's the end! A little weird and mostly about the chorus than the whole song, but still good song!! Please review. and please this is my first so no flamers. i mean I'll take them but i don't want them )