Jinx rushed into the room where Raven laid. Instantly, she broke down when she saw her love lying helplessly connected to tubes and IVs. She took Raven's hand in her own and joined her on the bed.
"I'm so sorry, baby." As her tears soaked the pillow she started to fall into a much needed sleep.
"Gizmo, we should probably leave now," Mammoth said as he turned towards the door.
Gizmo looked at Beastboy. "I think I'm going to stay her for tonight." Mammoth had a questioning look on his face. "You know, just to keep an eye on Jinx." Gizmo looked back at Mammoth.
Mammoth walked into Raven's room. "I suppose I'll stay too. Just in case you, you know… fall asleep."
As soon as Mammoth shut the door Beastboy grabbed the other boy's hand and pulled him back into his room.
Robin had already gone back to bed. Starfire came out of the bathroom and joined him under the covers. She slowly rubbed his arm as she started to talk to him. "I'm proud of you. I know that was hard for you to do."
Robin flipped over to his back. "I hope it was the right thing, for Raven." He turned his head to look at Starfire's face in the dark. "Honey," he rubbed her cheek with his right hand. "I'm sorry that I've caused you pain, it was never my intention. I guess I just never realized my love for him."
"We don't need to talk about this, I understand. He will always come before me."
"But it doesn't mean that I don't love you. I couldn't survive without you, you keep me sane." Robin softly kissed Starfire. "I will always be there for you, as I know you would be for me too."
"You're the best friend I have ever had. And even though you are not meant to be with me I know that we will stay in each other's lives as great friends. Until the time comes for you to leave me, I simply ask that you love me."
Robin's smile pierced through the dark. "Always. And forever."
Cyborg finally had a chance to sleep in his own bed since Jinx was watching over Raven. He quietly crept into their room. He saw that Jinx had fallen asleep and he laid an extra blanket on top of the two girls. He walked out of the room and as he shut the door he whispered, "I hope that she will eventually wake up, for you."
Robin woke up alone in his bed. He took a quick shower and changed his clothes before he left the room for breakfast. On his way to the kitchen he noticed how the house was so silent. Cyborg was frying bacon and eggs and toasting bread while Starfire was eating pancakes. Robin grabbed a plate and piled a few pancakes on it before he sat down next to Starfire.
"So, how is she doing?" Robin asked Cyborg while he took a bite of his pancakes.
Cyborg finished his cooking and set the food on separate platters. "The same." He didn't look at Robin as he replied. He got milk and juice out of the fridge and set them next to the food. "It's still not definite if she'll wake up." The room stayed somber while the three friends ate their breakfast.
Beastboy, Gizmo, and Mammoth entered the kitchen and joined the other three for breakfast. Robin finally broke the infinite silence. "Has Jinx been up yet?"
"She hasn't left Raven's side," Cyborg said while everyone continued staring at their food. Robin got up from the table, grabbed an extra plate, and loaded it with food. He left the kitchen and made his way towards Jinx and Raven. He noticed Jinx lying on the bed next to Raven, both seemingly asleep. He set the food on the bedside table and quietly tried to leave.
"She's not going to wake up, is she?" Jinx asked in a raspy voice.
"I don't know…" Robin debated in his mind whether or not he should tell her the truth. "She's not supposed to," he decided it would be best to not give her false hope. "I'm so sorry."
Jinx sat up in the bed and looked at Robin. "Thank you for being honest." She started nibbling at the food next to her. "I'm really sorry though. I didn't mean to put her in danger." Her red eyes started to water. "It's all my fault that she is like this."
Robin sat down next to Jinx and put his arm around her. "Don't blame yourself; you didn't know. I know that you would never intentionally hurt her."
Jinx suddenly wrapped her arms around Robin and her tears started falling again. Robin held her tightly and cautiously let his own tears out.
It had been five days since the accident and the doctor had told the Titans and Jinx that Raven had few days left. Jinx had rarely left Raven's bedside, while everyone else was visiting continuously. They were all preparing to say their goodbyes at any moment. It was the middle of the night and Jinx was alone with Raven. Jinx was completely crushed and numb; nothing in her world mattered anymore. She returned to the bed and kissed Raven. She mumbled into her ear "I love you" before she returned to another restless sleep.
The next morning Jinx woke up to a mysterious movement next to her. She opened her eyes and sat up just to see that Raven's eyes were peering back at her. Raven lifted her hand up to stroke Jinx's cheek. "Did you miss me, dear?" She smiled at Jinx's stunned look.
Jinx squealed as she collapsed on top of Raven. She started crying tears of joy as Raven wrapped her arms around her.
The Titans, alerted by Jinx's squeal, rushed into the room. They stopped in their tracks when they saw that Raven was awake. "Oh my God…" Starfire was the only one that could form words. "Someone needs to call the doctor." Cyborg took that as his cue and hurried out of the room to get the phone. They were all overcome with joy; Robin grabbed Starfire's hand while a huge smile swept across Beastboy's face.
Finally, Jinx got off of Raven to let her sit up. Everyone crowded around her bed. "Well, it looks like you got your happy ending." Robin smiled at them both.
Raven looked into Jinx's eyes and held her hands. "This isn't even close to an ending." She smiled as she pressed her lips against Jinx's.
