(Titans tower)
"Looks like he's eluded us" said Robin ruefully "We'll just have to look for him tomorrow"
Raven sighed and turned towards the Titans East "Why don't you guys go home? Robin and I will look for Cascade tomorrow"
"We'll stay and help!" said Speedy firmly
"As if we'd go!" said Aqualad
"You don't get rid of us that easily!" Bumblebee put in
"Guys, we really appreciate your help but I think we'll just do it alone" said Robin turning away and heading towards the elevator. They all looked at Raven with pleading eyes.
"You better go" she sighed and walked after Robin. They all sighed dejectedly and headed towards the exit. Aqualad paused and stared at Raven's receding back before turning around and joining the others.
"Why did you make them go?" Raven asked Robin
"Because" he said
"Because isn't an answer Robin" said Raven pointedly "We could have used their help"
"Steele city needs their help" said Robin "We can handle this on our own"
"Is that really the reason?" asked Raven unbelievingly
"Yes" said Robin
"I don't believe that" she said "There's something else"
"I don't know what you're talking about" said Robin coldly
"Yes you do" said Raven "I'm an empath, remember?"
Robin glared at her "There is no other reason" he said haughtily
"There is another reason" said Raven quietly "I know there is"
"Why?" spat Robin "Because you read my mind?"
"No" answered Raven coolly "It's written all over your face"
Robin just snorted disbelievingly, "Yeah right! So just tell me, what exactly is 'written all over my face'?" he mocked her
"Jealously" she replied simply
He stood there dumbfounded. She knew. But he would never admit it.
"Right" he said sarcastically "So now you're a face reader?"
"Robin, anyone with half an eye could see it!"
"'Anyone with half an eye could see it!'" he mocked her "and what exactly could anyone see?" he asked sarcastically
"That you're jealous of Aqualad" she replied calmly
"WHAT!" Robin practically exploded "I am NOT jealous of Aqualad!"
"Then why did you send them away, huh?" asked Raven "and why do you react this way?"
Robin had no answer
"That's what I thought" said Raven coldly "But what I don't get is why. Why are you jealous of Aqualad?
"I don't know" answered Robin "Because I'm NOT jealous of Aqualad!"
"Fine" Raven spat, eyes cold "If that's the way you want it to be. I don't know why you're jealous but I intend to find out!" with that she stormed out of the room.
Oh no! Thought Robin ruefully what have I done? Why can't I just admit the truth? Then she wouldn't get so mad at me! He sighed; he always managed to upset Raven like that. He decided to go and find her; he would apologize and admit the truth. Although it was hard for him he couldn't stand having Raven mad at him so he got up and left the room.