#90 A Necessary Conversation
"I'm so sorry Beastboy," She whispers, the beeping of the monitors reminding her of what she did. It's been three days and he still hadn't woken up. She hesitates before reaching out and grasping his hand, limp in her own, "I never meant to and I'm so sorry. I," she hesitates, the words painful to say, "I'm leaving the Titans," she should have left long ago. Even with her father gone she was still dangerous. How had she ever let herself think anything differently? She wasn't made to be part of a team. She stood up and pulled away but suddenly his hand tightened, stopping her.
"Don't," Beastboy rasps, eyes open just a slit. She stares, stunned.
"You're awake," She says dumbly and he laughs. It's a sad sound now.
"I thought you were supposed to be the smart one Rae," He grins and tightens his hand around hers. She sits back down, shaking, and opens her mouth to speak but he cuts her off, "Don't apologize again, I know it was an accident."
"It was still my fault," she looks away, "I'm too dangerous."
"We're all too dangerous Rae. We have freakin' superpowers," she starts to protest again and he rolls his eyes, "Do you remember how we met Starfire? You can't leave."
"I don't think the others feel the same," She mumbled and he scoffed.
"Have you talked to them or have you been hiding out the whole time?" She stays silent and he sighs, "Thought so. They're probably worried. I know them and I know you. You're part of this team, nothing's going to change that."
"I," She falters, feeling tears on her cheeks. They sit for a moment before she speaks again, her voice under control, "You should rest. Do you want me to sit with you for a while?" He waggles his eyebrows and she rolls her eyes though she can't help but smirk.
"You gonna nurse me back to health Rae? We can find you nice uniform."
"Go to sleep Beastboy," She deadpans and he is out within moments. She stays with him through most of the night and at one point or another each other member of the team comes in to check on them, resting their hands on her shoulder before they leave.
