It was nearly sunrise when Beast Boy woke up. He smiled as he looked down and saw Raven's face nuzzled up against his chest. He looked out the window and watched as the giant orange sun rose across the lake's horizon. But he knew he couldn't stay.

he whispered in her ear.

She fluttered her eyes open and smiled into his gaze.

I'd better go to my room now, he said. Just think what everyone else would think if they saw me here like this.

I understand. I'll see you in a few more hours.

Beast Boy got up and walked towards the hall, but he paused in the archway to look at her one last time. It wasn't fair that the night had to be over so soon. It just wasn't right.

Hey Beast Boy, she said, just as he turned to leave.



What do you think's going to happen tomorrow?

You mean about going to the hospital? I don't know. Personally, I think you should go.

Why do you say that?

I don't want you to be hurt. I don't want to see you in pain anymore.

But what they think if they saw a half-demon turn up in the emergency room?

I don't know what they'd think. But do know that they help people who are hurt. You're hurt, and just because you aren't like other people doesn't mean you're not a person.

Wow, that was a really intelligent-sounding thing to say. Are you sure you're Beast Boy?

Beast Boy smiled. Hey now, I have to use my brain once in a while.

Raven laughed a little, and smiled. How strange it was to hear Raven laugh,' thought Beast Boy. But Raven was strange, in the best way. Why else would he love her?'

He turned and left Raven to sleep for a few more precious hours before the rest of the Titans woke and came to check on her. It was almost noon.

Raven was awake, and meditating in a corner.

Feeling better? asked Starfire.

Raven continued to meditate without answering. But then she opened one eye and nodded, before she floated down to sit on the couch.

That is glorious news! But you may still want to see a doctor.

I know, she sighed. Ready to go?

Starfire, Cyborg and Robin all stood, awestruck at Raven's willingness. Beast Boy was even a little shocked, though he had hoped what he said would have helped her change her mind. Finally, they shook it off.

I'm ready, Cyborg said. Let's get that ankle checked out.

They arrived at the hospital, and after getting Raven a wheelchair (She decided it better to not levitate right into a hospital) they took checked her in, and got her an appointment in a couple of minutes. In the meantime, she and Beast Boy talked about their future. It was sort of a strange place to talk about a new-coming relationship, but it worked. Everything they talked about in those few moments made it feel like everything was moving in fast motion.

What are we even supposed to do now? Raven asked. I mean, we're far enough to know we love each other, but now what?

I... I don't know. Do we just.... I... I never thought love would be this complicated.

Me neither. I never even thought I could love at all. I only know a couple of emotions. They're all dangerous. Love will be too, if we go too fast.

Do we just spend time together? I don't know. Maybe it's not supposed to be this difficult. Do we.... really love each other?

Maybe we care about each other so much, we're worried about doing the wrong thing because we don't want to loose each other?

Yeah. Must be. I know I don't want to loose you. He touched her hand. Then Starfire came up to them, and Beast Boy quickly let go of it. He wasn't really ready for anyone else to know.

You're supposed to go get x-rays, the doctor said, Starfire told her. I hope they don't cause too much pain.

Robin came up behind her, laughing. They're not painful at all! They just take a picture of your bones. I'm pretty sure it's broken, but they need to make sure.

Raven nodded, and wheeled herself away with the doctor.

When she came back, she had a knee-length cast that was dark purple and crutches.

It was broken, wasn't it? said Robin, a smile across his face.

she said flatly. There was no hint of sarcasm in her voice, but they knew her all too well. Sarcasm was her sense of .

So where was it broken? Cyborg asked.

She pointed to the inside of her ankle.

How long's it gonna stay on? asked Beast Boy.

A month, I think. Maybe a little less. I couldn't concentrate on what the doctor was talking about. I was too busy thinking about..... something.

Beast Boy smiled and nodded. He knew what she was thinking about. He was thinking about us. The both of them, together. Beast Boy and Raven. Together and in love. He just couldn't get enough of that.

On the ride home, normally Raven sat up in front next to Cyborg, but she protested that she needed room for her cast, so she sat in the back next to Beast Boy. If they weren't so nervous about telling the rest of the Titans about their relationship, she would have just said that she wanted to sit by Beast Boy, but she was too anxious about what they would say so she needed an excuse. At least she had a good one.

They spent the ride home whispering to each other. But unfortunately for them, Starfire noticed that they were actually not only talking to each other, but enjoying talking to each other.

Once they were home, Raven and Beast Boy slipped to Raven's room. It was darker than Beast Boy had remembered it.

Do you want to spend time together tonight? Raven asked.

Of course I do. How long do you think we can keep this up, though?

Keep what up?

Not telling our friends, Beast Boy replied.

Oh, that. I don't know. I suppose we'd better tell them soon. I mean, I guess it's not that huge of a deal. I guess I want to tell them before.......

Just then, someone knocked at the door.

Raven! Beast Boy! I would wish to know what is going on!