A/N: I have good and bad news: The bad one is that I will not be able to continue writing my story until Friday since I have tons and tons of Algebra hw (Algebra 2 Honors) and I have to turn it in that day, also I have Cross Country practice, so I'll be pretty busy. The good news is that today, I will be writing my second chapter, although tomorrow I won't go online so I can actually finish with my homework.
Disclaimer: We all know I do not own the Teen Titans, but I believe I can claim this story as mine without having someone sue me (right?)
PS: Thank you guys for the feedback, it is really useful. A big sloppy kiss for all of you!
PPS: If someone wants to sue me.. I don't own anything but this slow computer and Carol (the stuffed animal I've had since I was five), so please, don't waste your time.
Now here's our story!
Chapter two: Don't Let Go…
The next day…
"Hey, guys! Hurry up, I'm starving!" yelled an impatient Cyborg. That morning the Titans had found that there was absolutely no food left at the Titan Tower except, of course, for Starfire's foul green food. None of the Titans was willing to even get near Star's food, so they all decided to go out to a Chinese restaurant since last time they tried going to get pizza, things didn't quite work out because of their very different tastes.
After a few minutes, all the Titans were had taken a seat inside the T Car, or at least, that was what Cyborg thought before Robin pointed out the absence of Beast Boy: "Guys, Beast Boy isn't here." With that the Titans turned to the empty seat where Beast Boy was supposed to be. "That's weird, BB is usually the first one to be here when it's food we are talking about" said Cyborg. "He must have forgotten we were going out, Raven why don't you go and get him?" asked Robin "Yea, we'll get going and you guys can catch up" added Cyborg. "Why should I go get Beast Boy?" asked the hooded girl in a rather dangerous tone. "Because you are closest to the door and because he is your friend" said an irritated Cyborg. "Whatever" she answered in her usual emotionless voice and with that she left the car and flew to Beast Boy's room.
"Why is it that our friend Raven seems to always be mad?" asked Starfire once they were on their way. "I'm not sure, Star, but she must have a good reason to act the way she does" replied Robin. "Well, whatever it is, it's starting to really annoy me" obviously Cyborg was still pissed off for being kept away from food for longer than was needed. "Oh… I wish I could help…" Star muttered rather to herself, although Robin heard her. "It's OK, Starfire" he said and he lightly patted her back. Star found herself blushing at the touch of Robin. She suddenly nodded her head and stared at her skirt, scared that if she looked up at Robin, she would meet his gaze.
Meanwhile, at the Titan Tower…
Raven quietly flew down the hall until she reached the door the passed by everyday on her way to the kitchen right after walking up. She knocked on the door. No one answered. She knocked again. Still no answer. Left with no other choice, she said: "Beast Boy, I know you are in there, there is no point in pretending you aren't in your room" Still, he didn't answer. "Beast Boy, are you OK? Everyone else already left for the restaurant" she insisted, getting a little worried, but keeping her voice emotionless. "I'm fine. Just go, I'll catch up later" she heard coming from the other side of the door, but something wasn't right, she could sense it. "Beast Boy, what's wrong?" she asked again, hopping he would answer. "Nothing, seriously" was his answer. "I know something is wrong, now please open the door or I will have to open it myself" was her reply, she was getting more worried than she was willing to admit. After all, he was her friend. Right?
Suddenly, the door slid to the side, revealing a smiling Beast Boy, except there was something weird about him. "Hey, Rae" he greeted her, maybe a little too enthusiastically. "Hey" she answered in her usual way. "Uh…what brings you here?" He tried to sound normal, but he knew that Raven wasn't buying it. "Everyone went to the Chinese restaurant and since you weren't there when we were leaving, I came to get you." as she said this, she could see the pain in his eyes, even with the usual smile he had on. "Thanks Rae, but I'm not very hungry right now. Why don't you just go and tell the others to bring something "to go" for me. Anything without meat will be ok." Raven couldn't stand it anymore, where was the same old boy that would annoy her to death with his stupid jokes? It was very weird seeing Beast Boy in this state, and she had to find out what was going on. "Something is wrong and whatever it is, it will not do you any good to keep it all to yourself" she said, calm as ever. "Well, you should know about that, wouldn't you?" he blurted out before he could stop himself. Right after he finished saying it, he regretted ever opening his mouth. He mentally prepared himself for the big one that was coming from Raven, but he was surprised when it never came.
Raven was hurt, but he was right. She never showed what she felt for fear of losing control, but this wasn't doing her any good either. She took off her hood and looked at Beast Boy in the eyes. He looked back, no emotion could be found in her eyes, although he could have sworn that there was a small hint of care in them. Neither of them said anything for a few minutes. Finally, without saying anything, raven put her hood back on and turned around to leave. Just as her foot touched the door, Beast Boy broke out "I still can't get over the loss of her!"
They spent the rest of the afternoon talking about Terra and how hurt Beast Boy was for her treason . He kept on blaming himself for believing on her and for letting her leave that day. Raven just sat quietly, listening. Every once in a while she would say words of comfort, never loosing her emotionless tone, but Beast Boy knew she truly meant good. Eventually he started to cry. Raven had no clue of what to do, and while she pondered to find a way to help she was surprised to see Beast Boy lean into her shoulder and cry quietly. She found herself stiffening out at first, but after a while, almost unconsciously, she started to pat his back softly, telling him that everything was alright.
After a while Beast Boy calmed down and fell asleep on Raven's shoulder. Feeling very awkward, raven tried to very gently move him away. "Please, don't let go…" he muttered in his sleep. Not wanting to wake him up, she stayed there and let him sleep on her shoulder. Once she was sure he was deeply asleep, using her powers she moved him gently and placed him on his bed. She covered him with a blanket and then left the room silently.
I know this chapter doesn't have much Robin/Star action, but as I mentioned on the summary, Beast Boy would be part of the story and anyways, this will help me a little bit with what I have in mind for later chapters. It is all a big part of the plot, it just has to build up a bit more.
I will never tire to say this: Please review! You all know I love it and it gives me strength to write more and helps me write better. Talking about strength, it's 1:46 a.m. right now and I've just finished going through 3 cups of hot water and a bag of Strawberries & Crème cookies. Sigh… I'm tired and i'm sure I'll be very sore tomorrow (cause: Cross Country). Night!
