Raven POV
It had been a very odd series of events these last few weeks and I'm still not entirely sure about how I feel about this Mark kid. He seemed innocent, he was a nice regular guy, sharp but still light hearted and you can tell that he genuinely didn't want to bother anybody but he just came around too much. I felt oddly close to him and it made me extremely comfortable.
Cyborg and I left him at the motel that night, making sure to sneak back to tower quickly and go to bed without anyone noticing. Cyborg and I didn't get much of a chance to talk about everything and what we would do from our end until the next day. Robin apparently had a quick meeting to attend to with the mayor of Jump City so he went and had Starfire to tag along, saying that having a female accomplice would help woo the mayor into making an agreement. Starfire was very charming and men were very gullable. Especially a creep like the mayor. Maybe Robin was the creep for using her that way.
But anyway, that left Cyborg and I alone at the tower. I was in the common room sitting cross legged on the couch reading the next series to my favorite Novel, while Cyborg walks in executing a dramatic yawns as he makes his way to the kitchen.
"Woooh, good morning Rae! Did Bird Boy leave yet?" He said putting on his trusty black appron that was dirtied in pancake mix and grease stains.
"He left about 15 minutes ago" he lets out a sigh of relief as he gathers his foods.
"Phew. thank God, I would hate to run into him right now. I'd say we have an hour tops, we can head to the roof and talk up there.
"Why the roof?" I asked raising my brow and setting down my book. He shrugged, cracking eggs into a metal bowl and whisking it to the perfect consistency.
"Its a beautiful day, I think breakfast would be tastier upstairs" He stated nonchalantly while flashing me a look that told me to catch on. Something was wrong but he couldn't be upfront about it, why? Cyborg would never eat on the roof, not with all the wind blowing that would potentially take his food into the air. I decided not to press further as I know Cyborg had all of his reasons. Now wasn't the time to dote. All we can do is sneak our way around our systems.
"Are you making omelettes?" I asked finally. He nodded his head as he began to hum his favorite tune. I nodded my own head as I grabbed my things and made my way to the door.
"Cool, make mine with cheese and tomatoes. I'll see you upstairs"
"You got it."
I reached the roof of the tower drinking in the look of the city along the blue sky that hid behind the stratos clouds. Winds were breezing through from the ocean and altitude of the tower and flawlessly through my hair making me sigh in almost bliss. Though this wasn't my preferred view when I wake up in the morning, as I always perfered the dark and dreary, it still was no doubt beautiful and with all this craziness going on it's good to silence it all and appreciate what's really there.
"BREAKFAST TIME~" Cyborg sang barging through the door and disrupting my moment of peace. I couldn't get mad I guess, I knew I was meeting him here... but did he have to be so obnoxious about it?
He walked up to me, handing me a plate of a perfectly good omelette topped with veggies, cheese and tomatoes. Now that's appetizing. I haven't felt this excited over food in quite the minute.
"Thanks Cy, looks great'
"Why thank you, now. Time to get down to business" right, I had almost forgotten. I begin to eat my food only giving a glance to Cyborg to begin speaking
"what happened the night bb left?" He said blatantly. I instantly stopped chewing, feeling a lump form in my throat. It's almost as if I had shoved the omelette whole in their and I found it difficult to speak.
"What does that have to do with anything?" I ask quickly, assessing the man. Our faces now on a serious stare down before he raises his arm and turns on the mini monitor in it
"I checked the surveillance cameras the night that that he left. There's footage of you going from Robin's room to BBs room at approximately 6:35pm. You're there for a few minutes before leaving to Robin's room again until 10:20pm" down to the exact time, he had great evidence. He showed me a sped up clip of me walking in and out of their rooms. I was reluctant it was hazy that day. I could only really remember a few things.
"I don't remember walking to BeastBoys room after Robin... to be honest I don't remember much...:
It was quiet for another moment before he gave a deep sigh and rubbed his eyes out of slight frustration
"Look Rae. I could only imagine the confusion and vulnerability you feel right now, but in order to save our friends and ourselves I need to try and remember and tell me what you can to solve this case."
I shut my eyes, as if trying to swallow this large issue down my throat. Part of me wished I could choke right now. I was upset and embarrassed, what could be more worse? I didn't want to talk about this. I didn't want to have to tell one of my best friends how I betrayed the other.
"Look, he just... lied to me. I only remember him saying lies about beast boy to me and-" we had sex but oh God I won't tell him that.
"And I don't remember much after that. He just told me that he was a weak liar and he would only love Terra... it seemed like a dream." I told him finally.
It wasn't a lie, he spent a good time shit talking to me, but I was used. I felt even more stupid and embarrassed that it even happen. Whats worse is that I can't point the full finger to Robin. For all I know, bird brain could be getting controlled like I was. What can I even do in this situation?
"That's all? He didn't try anything funny with you?" He probed one more time
"What do you mean funny?" I asked sharply and visibly annoyed.
"It's just... I care for you and I don't like the idea of you being controlled. I don't want someone to take advantage of you that's all." He said looking down at his plate and pushing around its contents. I get it, he cares but can he care a little less? I hate explaining myself.
"I appreciate it, I do. But I'm okay. I will be okay" he nodded, giving me a smirk before he took in a large spoonful of omelette.
"Well then. Next question, was there anything weird with BB when you saw him?" I shook my head, trying to remember that night.
"He was packing and he was upset about something but I don't remember" I furrowed my brows and thought hard. What was he so damn upset about? Did he know about Robin and us by that time?
"Well, he DID just get kicked off the team for no reason."
"Yeah but that's not why he was upset though...he told me he showed me..."I was getting closer and I felt it.
"Well, I'm sure there's a multitude of reasons but for know, let's regroup with this kid. I'm going to find a new location and send it to you. In the meantime, go check on this kid and make sure someone doesn't jump him again."
"I'm his babysitter now?" I said with a scoff
"Hmm, I don't know, the job suits you"
