MimiKitty: Heyas people!!!!!!!! Thanks for all the lovely reviews! Sorry for the boring last chapter….I hate writing filler chapters that's why it wasn't that well written…but now that I'm done with the filler the good stuff can start!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Whoo hoo! See it didn't take me as long to write this chapter this time ^____^! This will be exciting…I hope! Let's get started!

Disclaimer: Again I only own my irrational thoughts…yep that means I don't own the Titans…they must be happy to know that…Mwahahahahahahahaha!

Chapter 3: Tears

Raven's body was thrown harshly against her bedroom wall. Her small frame slid down the wall as she took in sharp ragged breaths. She felt a rough hand lift her chin to meet a cold pair of cobalt eyes. He chuckled at her feebleness and released her chin from his grasp. Her head rolled forward, finding it hard to sit up properly after her father's harsh treatment. He stood over her with a smirk on his face.

"Now what am I going to do with you?" he uttered stroking his chin with his now free hand.

"But…I didn't do…anything…" Raven said with difficulty as she tried to stand.

Raven soon felt the back of his hand smack her face hard, knocking her body to the floor. She could feel the stinging sensation that now took over her cheek, but all she could do was lay on the plush carpet. Her father stood over the fallen body and lightly kicked her in the side to push her to the side so that she was now facing him.

"It's bad enough you were late! Now you want to talk back to me too!" he said as his face burned a bright red.

Raven's eyes were now emotionless.

"I won't do it again…" she said as she rolled her head to the side.

He walked passed her towards the door.

"You better not, if you know what's good for you," he uttered as he slammed the door behind him, leaving Raven lying on the floor.

Her disheveled hair fell over the empty void that took over her eyes. She tried to ignore the pain, the torment, and the beatings. She closed her eyes to prevent the tears that now stung her eye, but she allowed them to flow freely sideways on her face. The tears continued to flow as she finally picked herself up and sat up against the wall. She brought her hand up to her cheek and began to message the area he had struck. Painful sensations danced on her cheek as she ran her hand on her tender skin. She closed her eyes to prevent any more tears to be shed.

"It's going to bruise…I hope my makeup will hide most of it…"

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"So…" BB had tried.

Terra pushed a few blond strands away from her sapphire eyes.

"BB?" Terra asked swinging her head to the side to see BB better.

BB blushed at the sight of her brilliant eyes.

"Heh heh w-what is it T-terra?" BB asked.

"I was just wondering about something?" Terra asked as she lifted the latch to open the gate to her house.

"Umm…what's on your mind?" BB asked a bit flustered.

Terra pushed the gate opened and walked to the opposite side of the gate and closed it behind her. She faced BB on the opposite side of the fence with a smile.

"Oh I was just wondering about your name, Garfield…" she began, but was cut off quickly by an embarrassed BB.

"Urgghh…I can't believe my mom said that this morning…just forget all about that…" BB said frantically, but was stopped by a soft hand resting on his shoulder.

BB looked down on his shoulder, and looked up to Terra with crimson cheeks.

"Well…you see…I like Garfield a whole lot better then BB…" she said with a dazzling smile.

BB looked puzzled, "You do?"

"Yea…I know you love animals and all…I do too, but I'd rather call you by your real name…if you don't mind," she said removing her hand from his shoulder and looking innocently at the ground.

BB looked at her strangely, 'She likes my dorky name?' he asked himself quizzically.

Terra looked up with shame, "I'm sorry…it's okay…I won't call you Garf…"

"NNOO….." BB said quickly, startling Terra.

Terra stared at him in surprise.

"How `bout you call me Gar?" he said with a smile, which made Terra relax.

"You mean it?" she asked happily.

"Yea…besides I can't use Beast Boy for the rest of my life. I guess it kind of just stuck after that mishap at that animal protest three years ago."

Terra giggled remembering the story he had told her when she had been new to the school.

"I wish I was there to see that…I can't believe you could do all that by yourself," she said getting a few chuckles from Gar.

"Neither did my mother when she had to come pick me up from the police station. Let's just say I was grounded for a very, very, very long time."

"I would ground you too if I found out my son had caused a riot and damaged private property…" she said with a smirk.

"Heh, guess your right…" he said shyly, placing his hand behind his head.

"Terra!! Don't forget to bring in the mail!!!" they both heard from Terra's house.

"Fine, just a minute!!!!" Terra screamed in irritation.

Terra looked at Gar with a look of frustration in her eyes.

"Sorry about that…" Terra said being embarrassed by her own mother.

Gar went to her mailbox on and took out its contents to hand to Terra.

"It's okay. I guess we all have our embarrassing parent," he said cheerfully.

"Thanks…" she said as he placed the mail in her hands.

"No problem. Well I better go before it gets to dark."

"Alright then BB…I mean Gar…I have to get used to saying that…anyway…" she said as her face came closer to Gar's face.

Gar froze in his place and felt her lips connect with his cheek. Terra pulled away, but Gar could still feel the tingling sensation linger on his cheek. He brought his hand to his face dumbfounded.

"See yea tomorrow," she said walking towards her house.

It wasn't until she closed the door behind her when Gar finally responded.

"Bye…"

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Star sat hugging her knees with Robin casually leaning against a tree they had decided to sit under.

"You shouldn't really pay attention to Kitten. She's got issues," Robin finished finally getting the girl to relax and smile.

"Robin…I thank you for making me feel better," she said happily.

Robin gave her genuine smile, "I'm only telling you the truth. Besides Kitten doesn't know what she's passing up."
Star scrunched up her face in irritation, "I don't like using the word hate, but I do strongly hate her. If I ever see her again I'll…"

"I don't think that would be a good idea," Robin said interrupting her thoughts.

Star looked questioningly at Robin, "But do you not hate her as well?"

"Oh I do…trust me…but it's not worth it…" Robin uttered.

"I do not understand."

Robin usually got frustrated when people kept badgering him for answers, but for some reason he was almost happy to satisfy her curiosity. It might have been the cute little creases her forehead made when she was confused, or it could have been the unique way her mouth curved to make a smile. He just couldn't stop noticing all of these little things. In a way it sort of scared him, but in another sense he was excited. He'd never met such a strange girl before. She was new and exciting.

"Well you see, Kitten is evil, and will find anyway possible to try and get you back. She's done it before, and I don't want to see the same thing happen to you."

"I shall keep that in mind," she said finally understanding.

"Heh, you better," Robin uttered, "I wouldn't want to see you upset again."

Starfire finally noticed the setting sun. The colors amazed her as well as disappointed her. Robin noticed her saddened eyes.

"What's wrong?" Robin asked.

Starfire gave him a tiny smile to hide her sadness, "It really isn't anything to worry about."

"But you look upset. Did Kitten do anything else?"

"N-n-nooo, it's just that…I really enjoyed our talk…I'm just sad that I must return home now…sounds silly doesn't it?" she said as she stood up from where she sat.

Robin stood up immediately after her. She truly was silly, but that's what he liked about her.

"Hey, there's no need to be sad about that," Robin said firmly.

"Well, you're not the one who has to go to school tomorrow friendless…"

Robin looked at her strangely, "Ummmm…Starfire?"

"Yes?"

"Then what do you call me?" Robin asked a bit puzzled.

Starfire understood what he was implying and began to giggle.

"So does this mean I am your friend!?" she asked excitedly.

"Of course. Come on I wouldn't have sat here for so long talking to you if I didn't want to be your friend."

"Oh glorious!!!!!!!" she as she twirled around once in happiness.

Robin smiled at the overjoyed girl, "And I'm sure my friends will be just as happy to be yours too."

Robin stopped dead in his tracks as he felt a warm pair of arms grip him tightly in a hug. He felt her head rest comfortably on his chest. He could smell the scent of strawberries emanating from her, which caused his senses to go haywire.

"Robin! Thank you so much!!!!! I am eternally grateful for all you've done!" she said into his red sweater.

Robin patted her back awkwardly. He never knew how to handle situations like this.

"I-I-I-It's nothing really," he tried to spit out quickly.

Starfire finally released him from her hug, and gave him her biggest smile.

"Well Robin I must go before it turns pitch black," Starfire said.

"Wait…do you need me to like…walk you home or something?" Robin asked awkwardly.

"Oh don't be silly! My house is only five minutes away from the school. I will be fine if I walk there on my own."

"Are you sure?"

"Yes, I can take care of myself. My sister has been taking karate lessons and has been so kind to teach me a few things, so I can care of myself," Star said trying to reassure Robin.

"Well, if you say so," Robin said still feeling overprotective.

"Don't worry. Anyway I must go. My parents must be worried. I shall see you tomorrow then Robin!" she said as she walked and waved her hand to Robin.

"I'll see you tomorrow," Robin waved back

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Raven swung her arm quickly over the top over her desk knocking all of her makeup onto the floor. She buried her head into her arms in frustration. She looked up and saw her failed attempt to cover the dark bruise that formed on her cheek.

"How can I go to school tomorrow looking like this?" she asked herself.

Raven noticed something white on her desk. She opened the container and mixed the contents on her fingers. She dabbed some of it on to her bruised cheek gently, wincing nonetheless. She moved her hand away, and noticed that the makeup almost covered the mark.

Raven looked pleased with the results, and closed the bottle and placed it back on the desk.

"I may look more lifeless tomorrow, but at least no one will be able to see this."

She stood up and went to her door locking it to assure that he wouldn't enter the room. She walked to her bed. She laid in it and pulled the covers over her, resting the side of her head without the bruise on her pillows. She went to turn off the light on her nightstand, but couldn't help but stare at a picture that stood next to it. She grew angry and gritted her teeth at the sight of the photo. She moved her hand away from the light and knocked the photo of her mother onto the floor without any hesitation. The photo hit the ground. She could hear the sound of the smashed glass, but she could care less.

"I hate you…it's all your fault!" she hissed angrily at her mother's photo.

She turned off her light and pulled the covers over her head, "You had to die didn't you…"

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Chapter 4: Will anyone see past Raven's makeup and help her out? Will Gar and Terra become more friendly? Will Starfire be accepted into Robin's group of friends? And will Robin figure out what these strange feelings are? Well stay tuned for the next chapter and find out!

MimiKitty: Well there you have it! I have completed yet another chapter. Whoot!! Anyway hope you enjoyed it…sorry there was no Cy…he'll play a big part in the next chapter. Please R&R!! Oh and one more thing, I have a message board up for Starfire and Robin called Barbed Wire and Roses. The link is on my profile, so please join and have fun!!