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This is the last chapter! Well, there will be one more but that's just the Epilogue.
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Beast Boy lay down on his bed, his hand resting under his head. Robin had begged to stay with Starfire, saying that he would die if he couldn't, and since he was a Teen Titan, they allowed him. Robin had grinned and said he could sleep in the bed with Star so they didn't have to worry about getting him a bed, but the doctor drew the line there. Though the doctor had laughed at the statement, he would not allow Robin to share a bed with his patient. They left Robin with that stupid grin he had not lost since his make out session with Star.
Cyborg had come home with Caitlin and had shut the door. Beast Boy didn't even want to think about that. He shuddered, and turned on his side, staring at the wall. He wanted Raven here. He could picture her there, lying on her side and watching him, her eyes alight with amusement. He could imagine leaning forward and kissing her, or pulling her close to him so he knew he could never lose her again. He reached out, but her image disappeared. His hand dropped to the bed sheet limply. With a sad sigh, Beast Boy turned onto his back. He could still remember what she smelled like, the feel of her lips against his, her laughter that she could now let loose without blowing anything up.
Two hours later, he was in the same position; his only movement was the rise and fall of his chest. He could never sleep, memories of Raven being hit with the sword that had her in this condition haunting his dreams. Hell, it haunted him in the daytime. His eyes narrowed. If Apollo were still alive, I would make sure he paid dearly for what he did to Raven. And Star. But he's dead, thank God.
With a sigh, Beast Boy sat up, crossing his legs. He stared at his room and smiled when he remembered when Raven had been here. She had thrown an empty bottle at him and hit him dead on. He rubbed his forehead with a smile.
Then he wrinkled his nose at the smell. "I don't even want to know what that is. Maybe...it's time I clean this place up." He got up and started to pick up dirty clothes, Raven on his mind.
Robin growled, trying to find a comfortable position on the hospital bed. He hit the limp pillow with his fist, and glared when feathers started to fly around him. "Perfect. Now, I have no pillow. Stupid, cheap, no good—"
"Robin, are you having problems?"
He turned so fast he almost fell off the bed. Starfire gave a weak giggle as Robin tried to steady himself. "Oh, um, no. Just trying to get comfortable."
Even though it was dark, he knew she was smiling. "How's your shoulder and back?"
She sighed, and sat up slowly. "It hurts badly, but I'm starting to get used to it. It doesn't hurt as much as it did when it was applied...is Apollo dead?"
"Yeah. Raven killed him." Starfire gave a small smile. He watched her as she threw the covers off and stood up, taking out her I.V. "Where are you going, Star?"
She grinned. "To you." He gave a quite laugh and sat back against the wall. She crawled up on the bed, sat down between his legs, and leaned against him lightly, so not to hurt her back. When she was comfortable, Robin wrapped his arms around her waist and leaned his chin on her head.
"Robin?"
"Yeah?" He closed his eyes.
"When I was in a 'coma', as you call it...I could have sworn I heard you say that you loved me." Robin's eyes flew open. He coughed, as if choking. Starfire turned in his arms, watching him with worried eyes. "Robin, are you okay? "
He cleared his throat and blushed, thankful that the dark hid it. "Ye—yeah, I'm fine." She smiled. "Now, about what you said...is it true? Do you love me?"
He groaned. I guess it's now or never. "Yeah, Star, I do love you. More than anything in the world. And when I thought I lost you, I didn't think I could survive." She turned until she was face to face with him, her legs folded under her. He watched her eyes, then his eyes traveled down to her mouth and he cursed himself inwardly at the thoughts than ran through his mind. God, I am such a pervert!
Starfire lifted a hand, cupped his cheek, and leaned in slowly.
"Robin," she whispered against his mouth, "I love you, too." And she cut off the space between them.
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With a satisfied sigh, Beast Boy stood back and admired his clean room that no longer smelled like a dead animal. He had even made his bed, which he was extremely proud of. He stood there...and stood there, then plopped down on his clean floor, bored again. Since he couldn't, no wouldn't sleep, he decided to go to the main room, but he never made it passed Raven's door. He paused, then shrugged and walked in. Raven would kill me if she knew I was in here without her permission. The first thing he noticed was the smell. It was completely Raven. It felt like she was still here, the sent was so strong. He made his way to her bed and laid down. Before he knew it, he was asleep, clutching onto the sheets as if it was his last lifeline, memories of Raven flowing through his mind.
The next dayShe was so tired. And the pain, oh the pain was almost excruciating. Her chest hurt so badly. All she could concentrate on was the tiredness and pain. She heard voice and tried to open her eyes, but they wouldn't move. None of her could move. Raven tried to move her fingers, but it was futile. She felt someone smooth her hair from her face, but she couldn't tell whom it was. Then she heard his voice. Oh God, how she missed that voice.
"Hey Rae, "Beast Boy said, and she wanted to scream out, to hold on to his hand that was clutching hers, to do anything to tell him she heard him. But nothing would work. She wanted to cry, but even that she couldn't do.
"Starfire's awake. She woke up yesterday and I've never seen Robin happier. I...I just wish you were here with me. I wish you would wake up. I even wish you could hit me, anything." She heard his voice crack, and wanted to sob.
"Raven...I want you to know that...even if you never feel the same...that I love you. I love you Raven." That did it. She fought to move anything. She tried so hard that everything hurt. And she did it. She moved her hand, though it was a small movement. Then, it felt like everything started to work. It was like magic. And she saw Rhea, with a man similar to Beast Boy holding her waist, a white light surrounding them both. Rhea smiled. "Thank you, Raven. You destroyed Apollo and now, I can go to Heaven and be with the ones I love. Thank you. For defeating Apollo, I will allow you to wake from your long slumber, to see Beast Boy and the rest of the ones you cherish. It's the least I can do for what you have done. Again, thank you Raven." And then she disappeared, only her laughter remaining.
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Beast Boy jumped out of his seat when Raven moved. Thinking it was his imagination playing tricks on him, he slapped himself hard. Maybe a little too hard, he though, rubbing his sore jaw. But he instantly sobered when Raven's hand moved again.
He held back a squeal. He leaned over her, and traced her lips with his finger. "Raven? Can you hear me? If you can, "he grabbed her hand and held it, "squeeze my hand." She gave a light squeeze that he barely felt. He grinned, leaning his forehead against hers. "Thank God," he whispered, blinking back tears.
And then she opened her eyes. "Beast Boy." His head snapped up.
He could barley breath. "Ra—Raven? Your...you awake." She gave a small smile.
"Beast Boy...I heard what you said...about you loving me."
He looked stricken, then embarrassed, red staining his cheeks. "I...uh...I...meant it Raven. I do love you."
She was quite and he took that as a rejection. He gave a sad smile. "I'll go tell the others you're up." He stood up and headed for the door, but Raven grabbed his hand lightly.
"You are such a baby." He turned to her, his green eyes full of pain.
"But you're my baby." And she pulled him closer so she could lean up and kiss him.
She pulled back to whisper, "I love you, Beast Boy, even if you are a wimp." He pulled back and glared, but she pulled his head closer, laughing against his mouth. He smiled and pulled her closer, vowing never to let her go.
Cyborg smiled, and pulled Caitlin against him. They had watched everything.
He glanced at Caitlin, who was on the brink of tears. She blinked them back and glared at Cyborg. "So, when are you going to tell me that you love me?" Cyborg gulped.
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Well, I think that this is my favorite story that I have ever written. This is the last chapter, but don't worry, I'm doing an Epilogue so you know exactly what happens about two years later. I hope you've loved what I've done with that story. You know, I've only had one bad review out of over 330. I feel so happy!