A/N: Thanks muchly for the reviews! Especially to the loyal reviewers... super mega ultra thanks! I think I can fit one, possibly two, more chapters until school starts happening again. After that, I'm really not sure how often I'll be able to write. Anyway, by the power of chocolate soy milk, I hope you like it!!

Disclaimer: I don't own Teen Titans, but I do own Dylan. You are SO jealous!

Just Roommates

Chapter 7 - Stability

"So I guess I've always felt this way towards him, and I've just been too stubborn to admit it? Is that what you want me to say?" breathed Raven, attention focused on the dirt and rocks on the ground around her.

"If that's what you think, what are you waiting for?" Love's eyes were shining.

Raven wasn't sure how she would be able to face Beast Boy after she lowered herself to writing him an apology letter, but now this? Obviously he'd come and want to talk, but now how was she supposed to act? If Raven behaved as she normally would, he'd think she meant absolutely nothing she wrote in the letter and probably be even more hurt. But what exactly did Raven consider her "normal" behavior to be?

Perhaps she had done a lot of procrastinating on paying her emotions a visit, but Raven began to regret even touching her mirror as soon as she was spat upon one of the dirty plateaus that was her mind. She was the kind of person who liked to keep to herself; the less everyone knew about her, the better. Her least favorite crowd was the one who knew her literally inside out.

Raven's arrival seemed to trigger the gathering of most of her emotions. They all stood considerably quiet, surprisingly, except for Bravery, who huffed and panted, wiping the sweat from her forehead with the hem of her dark green cloak. Just what had she been doing? Raven cleared her throat.

"Uhh... hey, guys," smiles and greetings all around, "Err... what have you been up to?" Not really minding that she sounded foolish in front of, well, herself, Raven tried to pick out Bravery's response. All of her emotions stated the normal: Knowledge was in the middle of a book, Timid was getting picked on by Rudeness again, Laziness just awoke from another nap, Bravery got Hatred back into her cage, Happiness was picking flowers... Wait.

"What'd you say, Bravery?" Raven interrupted the rest, prompting the other pairs of eyes under their colored cloaks to look over to the green one.

"I single-handedly wrestled Hatred back into her cage after she had escaped last night!" said Bravery triumphantly, tossing her hair and planting her hands on her hips. She glanced around for praise. No one seemed to offer any and all sets of eyes found something interesting to study on the ground. Happiness tugged on the petals of her daisies while Rudeness groaned.

"Apparently no one cares," she snapped. Bravery's eyes flashed.

"What did you say?! D'ya wanna start something?!" Bravery balled her fist and shook it at Rudeness.

"Cut it out," Raven held up her hands and looked intently at Bravery, who lowered her hand. "What are you talking about?"

"Well, after your little episode last night, Hatred sort of went berserk and completely totaled her cage! Aren't you supposed to be on top of these things?" Bravery said matter-of-factly, giving Raven a smug look. Raven couldn't decide on a response to beat that argument. I don't hate Beast Boy... so for what reason did Hatred go mad? She saw Awkwardness prance by in the distance. Her emotions looked keen for a reaction from Raven, who sighed.

"Where... can I find Love?" Raven asked quietly. Happiness giggled and Timid hugged herself. Knowledge smiled. Laziness just yawned and scratched her scalp. Rudeness snorted, but Bravery's laughter covered it up.

"She's trying to talk to Hatred or something... really, she's sooo stupid sometimes! I should be over there, you know, just in case Hatred tries to pull something again," said Bravery haughtily, folding her arms.

"That's alright, I want to go talk to her. By myself. Love, that is," Raven corrected herself. "Thanks, guys, see you later, alright?" Bravery groaned and disappeared. Laziness and Rudeness both followed suit without a word. Timid whispered a quiet goodbye and walked slowly in the opposite direction. Happiness gave Raven a few of the flowers in her possession and chirped a goodbye before disappearing. Raven headed in the direction she remembered seeing Hatred's cage last time, flowers in hand, and glad that her teammates weren't around to see this.

It wasn't too long of a walk, but Raven found Love and Hatred considerably far from where she arrived. Knowledge was sure to put Hatred's cage in a location that wouldn't allow her to bother the rest of her emotions, but close enough so if she was causing trouble, they could rush over and tame her. She was like a wild animal without control or instincts. Knowledge and Bravery constructed her first cage forgetting that she could easily teleport out of it. They learned from their mistake as well as Raven; she had to lock herself in her room for nearly two days because of her violent fits of rage. There wasn't a problem like that since, and Love went to go visit Hatred everyday, even though she was Hatred's least favorite person. Raven found Love sitting a few feet away from the cage, hugging her knees to her chest, and watching Hatred hiss at her. Hatred donned a wicked grin as Raven sat down in the dirt next to Love. The four red slits that were her eyes narrowed.

"Happiness gave these to me, I thought you'd like them," Raven offered Love the daisies. Love seemed to just notice Raven and gave her a warm smile.

"I would, thank you," Love gingerly laid them down next to Hatred's cage, who snarled angrily. She removed her magenta hood and, after a pause, said, "I'm sorry that we let her get out again. I hope you didn't have to deal with any of the effects."

"Actually, I didn't. I didn't even know she got out. Why did she? I wasn't feeling hate or anything yesterday," said Raven, half to herself.

"I know you weren't. We all went sort of crazy last night," Love sounded slightly amused, shaking her head. "Did you come to talk about it?"

"Kinda. I want to talk about someone, specifically."

"Beast Boy."

Raven blinked. "Uhh... yeah," she added, "How'd you know?"

"Easy. The last time you wanted to talk about a certain person, it was Starfire when you finally opened up to her. I guessed that after last night you'd need to talk about him," Love scooted closer to Raven and rested her chin on her laced fingers. "Well?"

"You're right," Raven itched the side of her face, hoping Love wouldn't notice she was blushing.

"So, why don't you tell me what you're feeling?"

"But that's--"

"Heeey, guys! What's shakin'?" Curiosity plopped onto the ground between Raven and the cage. Hatred growled at her and rattled the bars. "What's HER problem?"

"Curiosity... could you please leave us alone for a while?" said Raven through gritted teeth, smacking her forehead.

"But why? What're you guys talkin' about?" Curiosity whined. Love put a hand on her shoulder.

"Please let me talk to Raven. We wouldn't want Hatred escaping again, would we?" she said softy. Curiosity paled a bit, stealing a look over her shoulder at Hatred's prison, and scrambled to her feet.

"Fine! I see how it is! But you better tell me later!" she griped before disappearing.

Raven couldn't remember what she was about to say. Love looked at her, expecting her to continue. Raven screwed her eyes shut when she saw Awkwardness frolic by again, trying to pick up where she left off. She couldn't seem to hold onto a single thought; her mind seemed to flutter with ideas and feelings, away from her grasp. Feeling Love's gaze, she finally recalled what she was going to respond with.

"But that's what I came to you for," she blurted out before she'd forget again. Love put on a puzzled expression.

"What's that?"

"My feelings! I don't know my own feelings," Raven groaned, fingers finding their place on her temples. Love reached up and gave Raven's hand a comforting pat.

"Raven, there isn't anything I can tell you that you don't already know," said Love patiently over Hatred's increasing roars. Raven's eyes crept their way over to Love's face, and she gave her another tender smile. She's right... again.

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The mirror on Raven's bed emitted a faint, sinister red glow, and Starfire went on her hunch that Raven was doing her meditation, if you can even call it that. She had forgotten that just this morning she was too afraid to even peek inside Raven's room, and now here she was, making herself at home. Her heart was beating so quickly and her mind was erased of everything but Dylan. How infatuated I am! I have not felt this way since...

The mirror gave off a soft screeching noise, like the howl of the wind, before glowing a darker red and throwing Raven onto her bed. Hitting it hard, she rolled off with a slight, "Oomph!" Starfire leaped up from the opposite side and ran over to Raven, kneeling down and hovering over her.

"Friend Raven! Are you alright?"

"No. What are you doing in my room?" said Raven after a moan, massaging her head. She propped herself up on her elbows as Starfire sat back on her knees and practically lit up Raven's dark room with the smile that stretched across her face.

"Oh, Raven... I met a boy today," she gushed as Raven scowled, since she had just told Starfire she was not okay and that seemed to go unheard, "And I think that I am... in love." Raven narrowed her eyes.

"You met him today? For the first time?" Starfire nodded vigorously. Raven felt her stomach twist at how easily Starfire threw around the term "love." How could she decide she was in love after one day when it took Raven almost a year?

"No, Starfire, you're not in love," Raven hissed without thinking. She saw the enchantment melt away from Starfire's expressions. "You are in like. Love is eternal... unconditional..." Raven rubbed her eyes out of frustration and Starfire didn't respond. "I'm sorry... I have to go."

Raven pushed herself up and passed Starfire, striding from her room with her head down. As the door hissed shut, Starfire found herself alone in Raven's room once again. She had never realized how dark it really was in there.

A/N: I guess this came out alright... I've always wanted to write a chapter with Raven talking to her emotions. And now... and now... I am fulfilled! Anywho, suggestions are always welcome... review, please!