Rae and I woke up somewhat ten minutes before landing. I actually woke up before her, and she seriously looked so freakin' cute while asleep! Her head was on my shoulder and she had a cute smile on her face. Oh, that smile. The strands of some of her glossy black and purple hair were fallen on her face, and I just couldn't stop myself from tucking them behind her ears. "Garfield...?" She stirred, as she slowly opened her eyes.

As her eyes were fully opened, she looked at me and we both blushed as she sat straight up. After she regained herself, I said, 'Rae, really. Thank you so much for earlier.' She smiled softly. 'Anytime.'

As we looked at our friend, we got some seriously weird looks from Dick and Kory. They were kinda snickering at us, and believe me, that was the, "We know something that you don't and you're so getting roasted." snicker. Oh, well...

After our flight, we were picked up from the Texas airport by Alfred Pennywise. And, yes.

When Dick told us about being watched over in the Wayne Manor located in Texas by Alfred, we actually thought it would be the Wayne's trusted butler for years, Alfred Pennyworth... not his cousin brother, Alfred Pennywise.

Seriously sometimes Dick's family gives me the chills.

And, newsflash: Mr. Pennywise is a totally different person compared to his same-named cousin. He had the whole 'Cow-boy' thingy about him, greeting us with a 'Howdy' Titans!' instead of 'Good Evening, Master Dick and his friends.' as Alfred Pennyworth does.

We arrived at the Manor, and Oh was it huge. Seriously, Mr. Wayne should definitely consider renting his mano- palaces to present them as 5-star resorts.

After everyone was assigned their own rooms, we all decided to set a campfire in the back-yard as the stars really looked pretty, and we were also not in the mood to end the day.

(A/N: Sorry if Gar's PoV seemed weird, I mostly type in Raven's PoV as it comes naturally to me, but I just wanted to try it from BB's PoV for once.)

The flight this morning was... something.

I had really not expected Gar to open up about his past like that, and... I don't know what came over me to become all soft like that. I mean, of course, he's my friend, and obviously, I would've said something kind... or maybe tease him for his aviophobia, but as it was a sensitive matter...

But, oh, I seriously hadn't expected for both of us to fall asleep together like that.

I mean, I've fallen asleep on an airplane while resting my head on Dick's shoulder before... but with Gar... something felt, different? Argh, everything is so messed up!

After reaching Wayne Manor, every one of us decided to set up a bonfire... as the sky looked really beautiful from the countryside at night.

'Who wants some s'mores!' Mr. Pennywise announced.

'Oh! Oh!' Kory said excitedly. 'May I have the gooey marshmallow stuffed inside the salted cracker?'

Everyone had a great time out in the open. We were discussing, talking, teasing, (mostly Gar about tomorrow's rodeo.), and plainly enjoying ourselves. It just felt great to see my friends- my family all happy and happily together.

While everyone was laughing at a joke Al made, (Alfred insisted us to call him that), I contently smiled and put on my headphones... A song that reminded me of my days in middle school... and friendship with.. Gar.

*Alone Pt.2 by Ava Max and Alan Walker*

Yeah, I was there but I wasn't, They never really cared if I wasn't
We all need that someone, Who gets you like no one else
Right when you need it the most-

'Hey, Rae.' I had unconsciously closed my eyes and saw Gar taking a seat beside me on the ground. 'What's up?'

'Where are the others?' I ask him, removing the head-phones and letting them rest on my shoulder.

'They kinda went in after Vic started crying about his ex, Karen...' He said, scratching his neck.

'Wow, did I miss something,' Raven said, causing both of them to chuckle. 'What about you?'

'Well since you were already sitting here' He said, scooting over towards her. 'I thought I could stargaze with my best friend.' He said, which caused her to blush. Damn, why on earth am I blushing!?

'Well, the stars sure look beautiful in the countryside.' She said looking up and trying to change the topic.

'Well yeah, I guess it's because theres' less pollution here...' He said, following her sightline.

They both sat under the start night beside the bonfire in a comforting silence for some time, both of them enjoying each other's presence.

Gar finally broke the silence.

'Hey, Rae,' He asked hesitantly, facing her. 'Are you really that excited to see me get hurt that you so exuberantly agreed to come?'

'So you do know the meaning of exuberantly.' She chuckled, trying to avoid the question.

'Raven, please... I'm trying to be serious here.'

'Who knew the day would come that "Beast Boy" would ask "Raven" to be serious.' She chuckled nervously.

'Raven.'

She let out a huff and placed her hands on her knees and her head in her hands. 'It's not that I came here to just watch you get hurt' She finally admitted, '..Though that will be an extra pro..' She snickered, which caused him to childishly pout. But then she made a serious face. 'But, it's something personal... I wouldn't want to bore you to death with all my family matters.'

'Raven,' He said softly, 'You helped me with my fear earlier today, so I kinda owe you,' he chuckled, '...and believe me, when you talk it out, it really helps.'

'Well, it's just..' She mumbled into her hands. 'I..'

'Well if you don't trust me... or don't feel like talking to me... it's okay.' He said getting up with a sad smile. 'I'll just give you some space.' He defeatedly said.

'No.' She said, which caused him to turn, 'I trust you, Gar. And just like you felt safe opening up about yourself to me... I feel safe around you too.' She said, with a shy smile, pink dusting her cheeks. Garfield smiled and sat beside her. 'In that case, I'm all ears.'

'The reason why I'm always early to school and stay back to watch basketball, cheerleading, or football practice isn't that I'm time conscious or like to just watch random people practice. And, y'know why I always get excited when I get after-school detention from , even for doing small things like sticking my gum on your seat..'

'Wait, that was you!'

'It isn't because I want to show people that I'm such a badass or anything..'

'Those were my favorite jeans.. and I sat on the chair that day...' She glared at him.

'Well if you wanna get serious..' She continued, he smiled apologetically. 'I do that to be away from home.'

'Well, we all have problems with our family.' He said, almost getting disappointed that that was her only reason, which was kind of obvious. 'I mean, us being the Titans, the five of us don't have the best relationships with our par-' Garfield's confident blabbering stopped as he looked at Raven's wrist. She had removed all the various charm bracelets she wore, and he could see some horrible marks along her veins.

'Raven?!' He said, gently but firmly gripping her scar-ridden hand. 'Did you do this to yourself!?'

'My life may be hell,' She said, snatching her arm away from him. 'But a quitter I am not, Logan.'

'Rae.. Raven.. w-what happened?' He said, in a softer voice.

'We were in 8th grade...' She began, not finding the courage to look at him. 'You do know what work my father does right?'

'CEO of the Scathe Industries, one of the most leading companies in America and Southern Asia.'

'Well, someone did their homework.' She tried to joke. but it was short lived. 'When we were in the eighth grade, my father's company had been bankrupt.. something about "economic demotion" or something.. and the company funds and ran out. Those days, he became really frustrated.. stressed, depressed... angry..'

'So, he just took out all his anger on you?!' Gar exclaimed, finding it difficult on keeping his anger at bay.

'Well, actually.. if I think about it, it would've been better if he'd just done that, but...' She hesitated, burying her head in her hands. Garfield soothingly rubbed her back as she continued. 'He didn't have enough money to supply to his petty company.. so he.. h-he made me d-do this...' She said pointing at the scratches on her wrist. 'He wanted the insurance money.. so... he made his only daughter kill herself for the sake of his company.. stupid Scathe!'

Gar enveloped his best friend in a hug as she started crying. 'It's okay, Rae,' He said, soothingly rubbing her back as she cried wrapped around his arms, her face buried in his chest, 'Let it all out... I'm here for you.' He said soothing words to her as she cried after years of pent-up tension.

'But then,' She said, after calming down and sniffing a bit, 'Slade Wilson, my far, loosely connected uncle, decided for a partnership with Scathe*. With me lying on my death-bed, he didn't even bother coming to his dying daughter... instead went to celebrate his new partnership.' The tears that had stopped, came flowing down again. 'I'm so lonely.. and alone. Nobody, not even my own father cares for me.'

'Raven, no!' Gar held her face and wiped the tears with his thumb. 'You're only as alone as you let yourself be. And besides, you'll always have us, the Titans... especially me..'

'Thank you, Gar.' Raven's breakdown slowed as she stared at those beautiful green eyes in front of her. 'Thank you so much.'

Garfield chuckled, 'It's okay Rae, that's what friends are for!' She smiled. She suddenly found herself moving towards Gar, as if some magnetic force was pulling them closer. With her eyes half lidded and...

'Oh, God! Vic is going to kill me!' Gar said frantically, looking at his watch 'I had to meet him to try out Dick's new Gamestation!'

'He brought a Gamestation with himself? Boys.' Raven rolled her eyes, coming out from her trance. 'Well, you better go then... You can't die before tomorrow.'

'Whatever..' Gar pouted. But then his face grew softer, 'But remember, You think you're alone, Raven, but you're not. Okay, Bye! Gotta go!' And he ran off.

And as he went, Raven just sat there, questioning her actions... and what would have happened if she wasn't stopped.

Was I just trying to kiss Gar?

*This theory kind of matches with Raven's 'destiny' or 'the prophecy; because, Trigon wanted Raven to be the portal just so he could take on the world, and here too, he just wanted to use her for his own selfish needs.