even though its half the size of the first chapter, here it is.

again, comments and criticisms greatly appreciated. next chapter already in the works :)

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II

"Oh." I practically whispered. Looking at his face was all I could do at the moment. It wrapped me up, controlled every muscle and every bone in my body. My vision was blurred to the point of dizziness.

How much more of this could I take?

He raised one perfectly shaped eyebrow. God, all this beauty was too much for one person to soak in at once. I felt sick.

"You don't look so good. You feeling okay?" A musical voice. It seemed like he was singing every sentence. Every word only tightened his grip on my neck. I couldn't breathe now.

"I have to go." I said breathlessly, and ran off past him, headed for the only place I could find peace - my room. Though I don't know if he could hear me... I could barely hear myself.

When I got to my room I thought I could have some quiet time to think, to ponder my new obsession. It wasn't even funny how wrong I was.

Cyborg, Starfire, and Speedy all came through the door at once, resulting in a less-than graceful entrance. It was much louder than it needed to be in here. I needed time to myself. I didn't need anyone's attention, especially his.

I'm praying to god it was just the initial shock of it that got to me. Though I was sure it wasn't.

The perfection seemed inhuman. Being in his presence was overwhelming, his looks stunned you. His scent left you intoxicated. His smile was enough to leave you breathless.

As if the noise of them entering wasn't enough, Cyborg and Starfire both pummeled me with questions regarding my weak stomach. Through all of this, Speedy stayed in the corner of the room without a word. Still glowing, sparkling, even in my dark room. I couldn't take much more of this loud noise, I'll probably throw up any second. That probably wont shut them up any though. Maybe if I-

"Guys, Its pretty obvious he wants to be left alone. Lets give him some time. I'm sure if he needs help he'll call for us." Speedy gave them a look that would have any normal teenager too petrified to do anything besides follow his orders.

Cy blinked. Then headed for the door. He knew he wouldn't be able to get anything out of me anyway. I was too out of it to think straight.

Star hesitated. She gave me a thoughtful look, then left. Mumbling something to Speedy as she walked out.

Which left Speedy. He stood there with his arms crossed, just staring at me. His expression unreadable. What couldn't have been more than a few seconds seemed like years with him.

He left without a glance back, nor a word to treasure in my mind for later playback.

I've been saved by an angel. Finally, alone. But was alone something I wanted?

To my dismay, his absence hurt more than his presence.

The night was restless, no sleep for this superhero. His words, few as they were, echoed in my head nonstop. If my insides melt when I'm near him and my heart is ripped out when I'm without him, what am I supposed to do?

I loved him, but how could I survive in life feeling like this?

Yeah, I'm going insane. I haven't even spent an hour with him, and I already feel like this?

I couldn't stop thinking of him long enough to realize the sun was coming up. I shook myself out of my fantasy long enough to glance at the clock. At exactly 6:34 in the morning, it hit me; Speedy could never love me back.

I forgot to breathe for a total of four minutes, then I blacked out.

Can you guess who I dreamt of?