I kinda felt bad for not updating Girl on Fire, so here is this! I wrote this while listening to Do I Wanna Know on loop. Read and Review!
Disclaimer: I don't own Teen Titans or 'Do I Wanna Know?' By the Arctic Monkeys.
He stood outside her door, shuffling his feet. Why am I even here? He wondered. She wont even be up. He sighed and slid down to the floor, his back resting on her door. Small murmurs came through the door. Curious, he pressed his ear to it.
"Azarath Metrion Zinthos. Azerath Metrion Zinthos," He smiled to himself, content with just listening through the door. His smile disappeared when he remembered why he came here in the middle of the night. Do I even have to tell her? I'm fine just being around her, why do I need anything more? I mean, am I just being greedy? Somehow he knew the answer was no, yet he remained pressed against the door. He allowed himself to enjoy her relaxing mantra for a minute. A doubt arrived in his mind. Does she even feel the same way? What makes me think I'd be worth her time, I'm green. Do I wanna know? He shook his head, clearing it of the negative thoughts. I'm gonna tell her. He decided, standing up and poising himself to knock. The door swished open, revealing an amused empath. His newfound confidence went out the window.
"How did you know I was here?" He asked nervously.
"Your emotions are about as quiet as you are,"She said blankly. He opened his mouth to explain himself but faltered, finding himself lost in her eyes. An eyebrow raised above one of the violet orbs. "May I help you?"
"Uh, I just. I'll just be going," He stammered, plastering a fake smile on his face, ready to make a quick retreat.
"Gar, what's wrong?" She asked. His heart jumped as she said his nickname.
"N-nothing! Just taking a walk,"
"At three in the morning?"
"Look who's getting intrusive,"
"Look who's getting defensive," He stared at the floor miserably. "Come in," She said, stepping aside. He looked up, amazed that she was inviting him in her room. He stepped in her room cautiously, avoiding the mirror that was face down on her dresser. He jumped when the door shut. She sat down on her bed looking at him expectantly. Knowing his limits, he sat down on the floor. She rolled her eyes. "How come you were meditating?" He asked.
She shifted uncomfortably. "My emotions have been erratic lately," He wondered what 'erratic' meant, not realizing that they had moved into an uneasy silence.
"So what's wrong?"
He scratched his neck nervously. I didn't plan this far ahead. "Uh, puberty stuff," He blurted out without thinking. It wasn't a complete lie.
"And how do you think I can help you with that?"
"It's just the things that come with it," he replied vaguely.
"Like?"
"Feelings,"
"What kind of feelings?" She asked.
"Really good ones,"
"And why is this a problem?"
"Because they're for someone," He could have sworn he saw something flicker in her stoic expression. He realized that she was waiting for him to elaborate. "I just don't know how to tell her,"
She nodded in understanding. "What's she like? Maybe that'll help,"
"Well, she's gorgeous. She's really quiet and smart,"
She appeared to be deep in thought. "I would just tell her, privately," He nodded, looking down. "Do you mind me asking who she is?" He opened his mouth to lie but paused when he saw her eyes again. They were a beautiful purple and seemed like they were staring right through him. He couldn't lie to eyes like those.
"You," He said without a second thought. Her eyes opened in surprise, a wild blush painting her pale cheeks. She said nothing for a good ten seconds, but each passing moment was like a heartbreaking eternity for him. Finally she spoke.
"Gar," Do I wanna know? She stood up as well as him, thinking he had to leave. Instead of heading towards the door, she enveloped him in a warm hug, despite her cool skin. Nothing like the Tamaranean they shared the tower with. Still holding on to him, she looked up at him with a soft smile. Realizing what she meant, a large grin took up most of his face.
"Thanks Rae," He smiled.
"It's Raven,
