A/N:
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Justin walked into Titan's kitchen about a week later. Beast Boy made his usual comments about how Justin wore sunglasses in doors and Cyborg gave his usual wave. Starfire smiled every time he entered the room, happy to see her best friend with a guy. Robin found an excuse to leave the room, as usual. Today, Cyborg followed him up the stairs after seeing Raven frown.
"Yo, Robin!" Cyborg called, following him up the stairs to the work out room.
"Hey, Cy, what's up?" Robin responded in a friendly tone.
"What's your deal with Justin?"
"Nothing," Robin lied.
"Robin...every time he's here you make an excuse to leave," Cyborg explained. He waited a few moments before a shocked expression took over his face, "You're jealous."
"What?"
"You're jealous," Cyborg repeated.
"I am not... of Justin? What?" Robin said, nervous laughter followed his voice.
Cyborg just smiled and shook his head before going back downstairs.
Raven clasped on her bed exhausted. It had been about a month since that day at the beach. The titan's got used to having Justin around (aside from Robin) and were happy to say Red X hasn't stolen anything in a while. Raven was happier than ever, and the couple shared their first 'I love you' just that morning. After a battle with the Hive, Raven closed her eyes, "Look, Malchior you keep your mouth shut tonight. I need sleep."
"Who's Malchoir?" Red X asked, climbing in through the window. Tonight he was in full uniform, mask and all.
"You can't come here as Red X, what if Robin sees you?" Raven argued, but she smiled anyway, happy to see her boyfriend.
"Well... I could take it off," Red X grinned, "But I don't have cloths on under it."
"Justin... you haven't worn that uniform since we started dating... why is it on?" Raven asked.
"I had a small withdrawal, but I caught myself before I stole anything and came right here. I figured you'd talk me out of it...kiss me out of it... whatever works," He grinned, stepping forward to hug her.
Raven opened up her dresser and threw him the largest T-Shirt she had, "Get changed, I can't let Robin catch me with you."
Red X threw her shirt aside and shook his head. He pulled off his mask and his eyes closed, "You've never seen my eyes."
Raven looked around, "I am sure I have sunglasses around here somewhere." Red X pulled her into his arms and whispered "No need, I trust you" into her ear. He kissed her softly and picked her up. She wrapped her legs around his waist as he carried her to her bed. Red X kissed her repeatedly and kissed down her neck before pulling away from her and looking her in the eye. Raven smiled, his eyes were a perfect diamond blue color with a hint of emerald green. Red X kissed her again, softer this time, enjoying her smile. One hand held her back, pulling her closer to him to kiss her deeper, and the other hand held him off the bed so he didn't crush her. Raven kissed him back, both of her hands placed on his chest until finally Red X pushed himself away from her. He placed an arm over her shoulder and the two talked long into the night.
Downstairs
Beast Boy and Cyborg were playing video games on the TV and Robin sat across from Starfire at the kitchen counter.
"Oh, guys come on, it's one in the morning. Training is in 6 hours. We should get up to bed," Robin reasoned. He turned up the stairs and Starfire followed. Beast Boy turned off the video games and went up too. Cyborg turned on the security systems before heading upstairs. He passed Raven's room and realized he hadn't seen her since the battle with the HIVE. He slid her door open to her fast asleep. Red X had his head resting on top of hers with one arm around her. Cyborg smiled, turning out her light.
Cyborg closed the door to his own room only to be woken a few hours later by yelling.
"Raven, get out of the room so I can shoot!" Robin's voice called. Cyborg ran up the hall to find Starfire with both hands glowing green and aimed, Beast Boy in Tiger form, and Robin with to exploding disks in his hand aimed. Cyborg raised his sonic canon, assuming something was wrong and joined them, to see Raven in the doorway, blocking Red X, with his mask back on, from fire. Cyborg lowered his gun.
"Robin, listen to what Raven has to say," Cyborg said calmly.
"Raven, move or I am firing!" Robin yelled.
"Robin wait!" Raven yelled back, she used her powers to shield herself and Red X from any on coming shots, "Robin, this is Justin."
"Justin is Red X?" Robin said angrily. Raven nodded apologetically and Cyborg placed a hand on Robin's shoulder in a futile attempt to calm him.
"We've been dating for a month now Robin," Raven reminded him, "I love him, don't attack him."
"He hasn't stolen anything in ages, Rob," Cyborg helped her out. Beast Boy changed back to human form.
"...I guess that's okay then," Beast Boy said quietly, "As long as he doesn't steal."
"Okay?! This is not okay! He's a villain, Raven. Step away from him," Robin looked angry.
"Robin stop!" Raven yelled, she looked to Starfire, who had the most influence over Robin, and silently pleaded for help with her eyes.
"Robin, perhaps we should allow Raven an explanation," Starfire whispered.
"Robin, if you calm down we can talk about this," Red X said.
"We're not going to talk," Robin responded lunched forward to attack. Red X did not move a muscle but Raven blocked Robin's attack with her power.
"You're the one starting a fight here Robin," Raven pointed out.
"Who's side are you on, Raven?" Robin yelled. Raven looked him right in the eye.
"You are my best friend Robin, don't make me choose," Raven whispered. Red X took his hand off her shoulder.
"She's not going to choose between us," Red X said firmly.
"Then you have to go," Robin responded.
"I choose him." The titan's stared in response to Raven's words.
Robin was the first to recover, "Then pack up and leave. The Titan's don't need another betrayal."
"No, Raven's staying here," Red X said before Raven could move, "It's over then. I'm breaking up with her. You guys are her family, she's staying with you." Red X kissed Raven's cheek before disappearing.
Only Cyborg saw the hurt in her eyes before she covered it up. Robin looked pleased with himself before turning down the stairs. He was out of sight within seconds. Starfire and Cyborg exchanged a look and made a silent agreement. Cyborg would handle Robin and Starfire would handle Raven.
Cyborg entered the gym to find Robin butchering a punching bag, "Rob..."
"I don't want to talk about it," Robin answered. Cyborg nodded and turned around but Robin kept talking, "You know I hated Justin from the beginning."
"Why? Because you're jealous of him?! He stopped stealing, and he cares a lot about Raven! You're jealousy shouldn't get in the way of her happiness!"
"I'm not jealous. He's a criminal," Robin said angrily.
"He's saved our lives before Robin, and he's an ex criminal, he hasn't stolen anything in months," Cyborg argued, "I know you like Raven but you have Starfire. You think just because my heads turned I don't see you kissing her? How hurt would she be if she found out you liked Raven? Her best friend, Robin what are you thinking?" Robin opened his mouth to argue but Cyborg cut him off, "You know what man, save it. I think I just lost all my respect for you." Cyborg left the room before Robin could respond.