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I looked away.
I almost felt ashamed.
I didn't like how her eyes held dismay.
Her heart shaped face full of things I could not name.
A smile I did try to place upon my face,
I was certain she would not be convinced,
Still she a given me hope…just a taste,
And my gratitude I wanted to evince.
Jinx's face brightened like the dawn.
"So, are you going to tell me what's wrong?"
I gently shook my head no.
"I thought so…"
The next thing I knew, I felt damp earth beneath me, and I felt pinned down.
When I opened my eyes,
Jinx was merely inches from my face .
Her gaze startled me in surprise,
And my mind, did my hart outrace.
"First, you're fine, then you're not,
On second you look so cold, then next too hot,
So what is it that ails you so?
If you don't tell me then I'm gonna go."
I opened my mouth but no words would come.
Instead I could taste the air between us passing,
Her emotions rolled off in a pleasant hum…
Almost tension like in their massing.
"I…I am not sure…" I replied far too quiet.
She her did she ever so slightly tilt.
"I'm sorry hun, but I don't buy it,
You look like a lily flower just about to wilt."
I turned my head to cough another time.
"It is true Jinx," I whined as I looked back,
"I do not ever lie."
She smiled a Cheshire grin, "I get that."
She let go of me, got off me, and then she gently pulled me from the ground.
"But what I don't get is why,"
She lowered her head as if telling a secrete,
"You look as though you're trying to hide,"
Her smile slipped a little though she kept it.
"You could say that I happen to be having certain…things,
Going on at home that I have no wish to be part of."
Then upon the wind I heard a rush of wings.
When I looked up, I saw nothing but doves.
I looked back, my nerves now calm,
Feeling now at peace.
For those little birds reminded me of Mom.
Another smile did I allow myself to release.
She watched my avian friends, and by her face, they did astound.
Jinx looked at me now satisfied,
Her grin smug but understanding.
I was grateful that she did not further pry,
She seemed to know when to stop demanding.
"I kind of came to return your jacket…
I am sorry to have gotten so astray."
She started to pout, "I thought I told you to keep it!"
"Are you sure? It looked like something you would not be without."
"Of course, besides, I think it looks better on you,"
Her voice trailed off as she looked me over.
"It's kinda funny not seeing you in blue,
With your cape 'an all you seem much older."
This time I grinned with her; my face still not used to this rare expression.
Then she began a tale,
Her words both smooth and soothing,
However my attention was frail,
And I began to daydream, which is the truth.
I laid back down in the long grass,
The wind blowing it ever so softly,
Jinx lay alongside me, musing about our past.
In my head, I prayed for the moment to last.
Alas, it was not to be so,
For after a few hours so precious to me,
The alarm on my communicator told me I had to go.
I cast a glance at a frowning Jinx before I got up to leave.
"Before you go Raven, I have one last question…"
I knew I only had a few moments I could spare,
So I nodded in allowance.
"If I wait at the pier tonight, will you meet me there?"
" Yes. ..If my time I can learn how to better balance."
The smile that graced the feline's face,
By far outdid the others.
"Do not despair if I am late,
I shall probably just be arguing with one of the others."
Jinx slid her arms around me,
For this I was not prepared,
"Just be careful Ravie,
When it gets to dark out I might get scared."
After this proclamation, she let me go without further hesitation, and for the rest of that day I only hid my smile from everyone but me.
I twirled around the giant tree,
Fancy being friends with Raven no less!
Fancy Raven being friends with me!
Of my days this one was the best!
I sped home dig through my stuff,
To have a good outfit would be a must…
-But then I stopped.
"Why did I ask her to see me again…she's one of the cops…"
I reflected on her, upon …us…
The truth was, I enjoyed her company.
"Maybe I'm just joyous to see old faces…
Yeah, I just need a change, how funny."
After I got back I dug through the closet, all the way to the back.
"No this wont do…"
I stated as I tossed a lacey dress back.
"Nope, not this one's torn though…
And this is defiantly not on the right track!"
I sighed, unsure of what to do.
Pulled out a pair a faded pants,
The sound of chains and clips grew.
Next a peasant top which read "Entrance."
A soft humming came to my ears,
It took me awhile to realize it was me.
"JINX! GET YOU'RE BUT OVER HERE!"
I rushed to meet Mammoth, almost tripped on my feet.
"Hold on a sec!" I replied before opening the door.
"There, so what's new?"
"I just came in, the rain started to pour,
And whatever in God's name are you dressed up for?"
"I'm meeting a friend later, as a matter of fact."
"Would this be the same friend,
to whom you gave you coat?"
"Yes, and it was mine to lend."
"Just don't stick out your throat…"
"Don't worry M, I'll be just dandy!"
"Where are you going now?" he asked as I walked off.
"I'm going to get some more candy!"
And with that, I left him, quite ticked off.
I was currently listening to another group meeting, thinking of Jinx, so my attention was fleeting.
Mere seconds it had been,
That I was delayed to the scene of the crime.
Yet it was noticed by Robin.
The fault had once again become mine.
We had fought Mad Mod,
The only British magician with a cane.
He had tried to steal money but his plans were flawed,
And we defeated him all the same.
Then I offered the Titans a ride home,
A custom I always maintain.
They politely replied no, the mall they would roam.
And though our conversation their eyes filled with shame.
A quick jab in my side retuned my attention with a greeting.
"Raven, psst, you're supposed to be listening to him…"
"…Right. Why?" I asked the green changeling.
His reply was cut off by none other than Robin.
"So do you understand? Or am I just babbling?"
"Can I go out tonight?" I asked, topic entirely changed.
"Didn't I just say that we have to know where you are at all times?"
"That's why I am asking, so a median can be arranged."
"What were you planning on doing?"
I was going to go see Jinx,
Only with her can I seem to find peace.
"The pier methinks…"
I whispered lazily as I fiddled with my earpiece.
Robin did respond, "Raven the rules I do think you are cheating."
"Please? I have never asked for
Anything before…
Will you do this one thing for me?
After which I shall be grateful eternally?"
He looked at me cautiously, then at my friends.
"Aww let the girl go Rob, she ain't a villain."
"Yeah, listen to Cy, your rules you can bend."
Starfire stayed silent, her eyes boring into his brain.
"All right, just this once," he said with a smile.
Acting as if being submissive to him was worthwhile.
"Then I shall wish you all goodnight,
As I shall most likely return with the light."
Then to my room I did race, more rapid than lightning.
The clock tolled me that it was getting later,
Time was fleeting, I had minutes to decide…
But Knowledge knew what I would wear,
The dress within my closet that did reside.
"Please let me not be late,"
For I did not want to ruin my first date…
-Date? Had I really just thought that?
If Jinx had known, would she have been mad?
Time to debate myself I did not own,
I ran a brush through my violet hair,
Seeing my reflection I let out a groan.
Then rather then fly I simply teleported there.
I was waiting for her in the starlight…
I was waiting for her by the sea…
"I wish I may I wish I might…
My favorite bird return to me…"
I sighed again; restlessness overcoming.
I was all twisted inside, so nervous.
Then to my left I heard a slight humming,
Like a cell phone reaching service.
The growing phantismic shape shifted,
I watched in curiosity, then to my surprise,
It grew to the size of the person it hinted.
Next thing I knew I was looking into her eyes.
"Hay-ya Ravie, glad you could make it!"
Raven rose from the phantismic shifting mass…
"My apologies for being late,
Robin was chattering for longer than I expected."
"Why, did you tell him about our date?"
Her face became red tinted.
Quickly I put an end to her unease,
"Have you ever been here before?"
To the sky I pointed, "Or have you ever seen stars such as these?"
As I hoped, her faced softened to the one I did adore.
"…I do so love the stars,"
She began before raising her gaze,
"This view by far is better than ours."
Then at me she did glance.
"I like your dress," I said, "mine it does surpass."
Her cheeks aflame once more,
She stuttered her appreciation.
Her reply was that mine she did adore.
Still her simple flowing dress held my fascination.
It started just below her collarbone,
To the sleeves it was connected,
By a smallish looking stone,
Of a deep crimson red.
It fell softly against her features,
Colored a deep velvet blue.
That then rippled out behind her,
A picture that was perfect times two.
She reminded me of a doll, perfectly made out of glass.
She smiled, "So tell me Jinx, what we are to do."
A sense of shame welled up from within,
"I sort of only thought of spending time with you…"
"Then let us our evening begin,"
She by my arm did gently take,
And we began to walk along the shore.
"Seems like a lot has happened in just a little bit of time,
-Not that I'm complaining mind."
Raven's small smile returned,
"Yes, everything has been abrupt,
…Perhaps even a little unearned,
However, my life I am glad you did interrupt."
She glanced at me from the corner of her eye, to make sure I wasn't upset.
Something close to pride swirled around within me,
Sense all of that was coming from Raven -The Dark Queen.
"So…you've taken charge it would seem."
"All I did was lead us along the sea."
A laugh escaped my lips,
For indeed we had reached the ocean.
Then my brain hatched a sporadic notion...
I snatched Raven by her shoulder and hip.
My smile surly wickedly grew as I twirled us around.
Her look of shocked surprise faded into wonder.
She moved into my imagined rhythm without a sound,
The rhythm of the sea's rolling thunder.
"Jinx," she whispered, "I think we are about to get wet."
Torn from our dance I glanced behind,
My eyes grew and then the waves hit,
They pushed us down, receded, leaving us wet.
To my amazement we were rather entwined.
"Umm, perhaps we shouldn't have danced so near…"
I apologized, then I noticed her eyes once more.
Only now they were so clear, innocent, without fear.
Like she opened all the locks, unshut every door.
She shivered, breath tickling me sweetly.
Her painted sapphire lips wet from the sea.
The desire to kiss her swept me fleetly.
But I didn't know if she would want to kiss me.
I did the only thing a gentleman would do, I got up, and pulled her up too.
She was holding me, gently like she has done before,
The emotions rolling off of her held me ensnared.
Her smirk appeared, the one I knew from yore.
"Next time we go out Rae, let's be better prepared."
I did not bother to my name correct,
For if t'was a sobriquet that made her pleased,
Then her brazenness I would respect.
My reply to her statement was a sneeze.
"Maybe we should go find a place to dry off,
I don't want you to get super sick."
She took the lead; I suppressed a cough.
And mental stupidity I did kick.
We walked together, hours slipping by, neither of us caring to part.
We came to an inlet while on our way,
Beyond just which dolphins did play.
Jinx tugged my arm ever so slightly,
So we watched them, our eyes shining brightly.
Her eyes were still watching the nautical dance,
When my ailment returned with a vengeance.
No choice yet I did not wish to succumb,
The magical moment broken by my painful thrum.
My eyes I closed, my sides I held,
Pain swept through me harder than steel.
Jinx caught me a second before I fell.
Her words I lost as reality suddenly turned surreal.
AAAAND that's all i have at the moment. thank you, you've been a lovely audience. I'll get back to this eventually.
