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These two amazing guys liked me. Me. The one who almost destroyed the Earth. The one that cannot control her emotions lest blow up something.
Robin. I've loved him forever and now I knew he loves me too. We've had so much history building up to this point in time. First, he welcomed me into the group, not knowing the consequences. He was the one to save me when those consequences occurred. We've had special connections, mentally and emotionally. I really understand him, and I feel he also understands me.
Rorek, on the other hand, is so knowledgeable and kind, not to mention very open to new things. His "sort of" innocence in the worlds seems to balance out the troubles I've had in my life. Maybe this was the attraction Robin felt when he met Starfire. I seriously don't blame Starfire for falling for him. I know I have.
I realized I had started thinking about Robin again even though I was in the process of considering Rorek.
"What am I going to do?" I sighed.
I walked over to Cyborg's room to talk to him, figure out this ordeal. I arrived at his door and quietly knocked.
"Oh hey Raven. What's up?" he asked casually.
"I require your 'big brother' services," I requested.
"Oh, um, okay. What do you want to talk about?"
I went into his room, shutting the metal door behind me. I began to talk slowly, but soon enough the floodgates opened and I spilled everything.
"Hmm…Do you know who you love more?" he asked politely.
"Honestly, I know his name starts with an 'R'," I temporized.
"Haha, very funny. But seriously," he said.
I exhaled and replied softly, "I've been thinking, and…" I stopped. He waited patiently.
There was a small thump against Cyborg's door. A picture fell from an above shelf onto my lap. From outside the room, we heard Robin's voice.
"Haha Beast Boy! Take that!"
Beast Boy shouted back, "I'll get you for that! The Stankball is going to your head next!"
I looked at the picture that had fallen into my lap. It was a photo of Cyborg and Robin, looking as happy as ever.
"Destiny knows," I said, handing the photo to Cyborg. "It's Robin."
"Well," he objected, "it's not like I have a pic of Rorek in my room to fall in your lap."
I disregarded the comment. "Cyborg, I know it's Robin. I've loved him forever and always. How am I going to tell Rorek though?" I asked, changing the subject promptly.
"Just do it. If he truly loves you, he'll understand. As cheesy as it sounds and is, for that matter, guys actually do want girls to be happy in their relationships, even if it isn't with them," he answered, sharing some information from a guy's point of view.
"Thanks, Cy. You're a great friend," I thanked, putting a hand on his cybernetic shoulder.
"No problem, Rae." I nodded and started back to my room.
As I turned a corner, I heard Robin talking to someone. I listened for a second, realizing it was Rorek. I heard parts of their conversation about something. That something was me.
"Raven says she has the feelings for you," Rorek confronted Robin.
"She does. Good. But why do you care? Heck, why do you know and who the hell are you?" a confused Robin asked.
"I am Rorek of Nol. I am from the same binding as Malchior, the dragon." Rorek introduced.
"What are you doing here? Did Raven free you?"
"Indeed. She did," he confirmed.
"So why are you telling me? Do you have feelings for my Raven?" Robin asked, advancing slightly towards the sorcerer. Rorek held up his hands near his head, signaling he did not want to battle unless absolutely necessary. Robin backed off a little.
"Even if I did, it would be Raven's choice who she wants to be with," Rorek said, avoiding Robin's direct question.
"You're not answering my question, Rorek,"
"Fine. Yes, I do. Very much so, actually," he finally answered, stepping backwards a bit.
"We're done talking." With that, Robin sternly turned around and walked out. Rorek simply leaned against the wall, sighing.
"Well at least he made it back to the tower," I said, not optimistically.
I walked to the door of my room, passing him. I avoided his blue eyes as I went into my room. He noticed and started to get up.
"I don't want to talk." I shut the steel door behind me.
I read a different book to pass the time for a few hours after dinner. At 9 pm, I gave up.
"This isn't working. I need to get some tea and some air," I decided.
I left my room to see Rorek, still sitting there, playing with his hands. As emotionally troubled I was at this point, I still had some feelings for him.
"Oh, I'm sorry. You don't have anywhere to go," I realized sincerely. "Why don't you come with me and I'll introduce you to the rest of the Titans."
He agreed and followed me to the common room. The room was vibrant with energy and light. Cy and BB were playing video games and Robin and Starfire were chatting. Robin's bright smile fell as he saw who I had brought with me.
Cyborg paused the game and turned to face me from the couch in the center of the room.
"Uh Raven, who's this?" Cyborg asked skeptically.
"This," I said, motioning to Rorek, "is Rorek, the actual wizard from the same book that Malchior was from," I explained. Looks of understanding washed over everyone's faces, all except one.
"Oh glorious! You are enjoying the modern Earth, yes?" Starfire asked, rushing up to shake the sorcerer's hand.
"Indeed, I am. Earth so far has proved to be a beautiful and wonderful place. Beautiful much as yourself."
Starfire blushed and giggled. On Robin's face was utter confusion. I was consternated as well.
Rorek says he has the feelings for me and now he flirts with Starfire?
"I'm Cyborg, that's Beast Boy, and that's Robin, the confused looking guy over there," Cyborg introduced.
"And this gorgeous young lady would be?"
"Starfire. Princess Starfire of Tamaran," Starfire clarified.
"Ah, very nice to meet you all," Rorek said, winking at the alien. Another giggle escaped Starfire's lips as she floated back to the kitchen counter. Robin and I simply stood there dumbfounded.
"Uh, you guys okay?" Beast Boy asked. Both of us snapped back to reality and said, "Sure." I promptly walked over to the counter where Starfire was and hurriedly made myself a cup of herbal tea.
"Raven?" Robin alerted me to the stream of boiling water that threatened to burn my hand.
I took a small sip of my tea and said, "I need some air." I promptly left the room and went up to the roof.
Once there, I sat down n the edge of the Tower's rooftop, my legs easily crossed hanging over the side. I drank my tea and placed the half empty cup to my right. I drew in a breath of the crisp night air. The stars were out and it was a beautiful sight to behold.
Soft but familiar footsteps approached from behind me.
"Are you just as confused as I am about what happened back there?" Robin's loving voice asked, as he sat down next to me on my left.
I sighed, releasing all that wondrous evening air I had taken in. "First he tells me he has feelings for me and then he hits on Starfire?" I asked, exasperated. "But why are you confused?"
"I found him in the hallway to your room and we ended up talking about you," he confessed.
"Oh," I said, recalling the snippets of their conversation I had overheard. "And he told you he likes me?"
He nodded and continued.
"I asked him some other stuff and he told me how he got there and what you guys had been talking about prior to our meeting in the hallway.
We sat silently for a minute, presumably both thinking. I looked up to the sky, as if seeing if the answer to everything was inscribed in the stars. Just then, a shooting star flew across the dark night sky. Robin also looked up. He said, "Hey, a shooting star! Make a wish." We both closed our eyes and made our respective wishes.
"What did you wish for?" I asked him.
"What did you wish for?" he countered playfully.
"I'll tell you if you tell me."
"Same time then."
"I wish that Robin would be my boyfriend."
"I wish that Raven would be my girlfriend."
We both grinned hugely at each other.
"What do you say?" I asked, looking at him.
"Yes."
"Yes."
Our simultaneous yes' brought us together in a tight, warm hug.
"So it's official," I confirmed, enwrapped in his strong arms.
"It absolutely is," he responded sweetly..
We leaned in at the same time and had yet another sweet kiss under the bright moon and shimmering stars.
"Robin?"
"Mhm?"
"I love you."
"I love you too."
Author's Note - Naww, isn't that just so sweet? Too cheesy? Perfect? What ever you think tell me! Please review and comment!