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A/N: I know this took me forever to update and for that I apologize, but a lot of things came up and than I fell into a deep writer's block. However, I have all intentions in finishing this especially since so many of you wishes me to. I was never really satisfied with any of the endings, but this had been the best one. I write by keeping my readers' interest at heart—so if any of you feel like I could do better than I'll try and do so. Enjoy!
First Snow Fall
Raven watched as Cyborg, Beast Boy, and Starfire gathered their belongings to exit the room. They did it with such conviction that she could only tell it had been planned between the three. The group of friends engaged in gift openings and with just forty minutes to go Christmas was nearly over.
Robin glanced at Raven a small smile on his face, finding amusement with his friends. She rolled her eyes and made a face, causing the fearless leader to cough out a short laugh.
December 18 marked the first snow fall. The same day that Raven took into consideration the fact that she just might have a crush on Robin, Boy Wonder himself. The days that followed after that were hectic all because the villains seemed to craze battle and criminal doings. To top it off Robin was called back to Gotham leaving Raven in command. Needless to say, whatever went on December 18 was never talked about between the two.
Christmas day didn't go as planned either, Robin didn't return to Jump City until nearly nine that evening, pushing back Christmas dinner. It also explained why opening gifts ended so late.
After the practiced lines of "I'm so sleepy" and "this was such a long day I can't wait to go to bed" faded into the hallway, Raven finally made eye contact with Robin for the hundredth time that night.
The living room was dim, the only lights illuminated were from the Christmas tree lights and the several candles lit in the room. A sparkling reflection caught her gaze, under the Christmas tree sat an unopened silver package.
It dawned on her and she shut her eyes. 'I forgot to buy Robin's Christmas present,' cursed Raven as guilt washed through her. She blamed being in command, all the criminals who kept their days full, and Robin for having all that he ever needs and never really wanting what he doesn't need. However, it didn't take away the fact that she had nothing to give him.
"Oh, I almost forgot," Starfire whispered pausing before Raven as she quickly looked through a big shopping bag. But not before glancing back at Robin who was on the other side of the living room grabbing Raven's gift from under the tree. Pulling out a small box wrapped in red wrapping paper with a ribbon, Starfire handed the present to Raven. Raven stared at her friend with confusion knowing fully well Starfire already bought her a lovely set of scented candles. Doing her best to not be obvious, Starfire pulled her head back towards Robin indicating the gift was for him.
"Thanks Star, I owe you," Raven whispered getting the hint. The two had gone shopping for gifts five days before. They had discussed the difficulties in shopping for Robin and in the process of finding a gift from Raven H.I.V.E had attacked.
"Good night my friends! As much as I wish to spend the last minutes of Christmas with you I am too tired to do so," with that Starfire let out a exaggerated yawn as she headed for the door. "I will see you both in the morning. Good night." Another yawn escaping her lips.
"Good night, Star" smirked Robin with just as much amusement as before. The two watched as Starfire disappeared into the hallway and the door swish shut. "Well, they're very--animated."
"You think?" Raven dryly commented as Robin continued to smile.
A few seconds of silence graced them before one of them decided to speak again. "Thanks again, Raven, for being in command," Robin replied as Raven glanced at him.
"Do you know how much like hell this pass week was?" replied Raven who was dead serious as Robin broke into another smile. "You owe me."
"I am forever in dept to you," Robin half heartedly joked.
"I don't even think forever is long enough," muttered Raven as she looked at Robin who had a smirk on his face, causing her to weakly smile.
"How about a Christmas present as well?" replied Robin as he handed her the silver present.
Raven stared at the gift slowly and hesitantly taking it. "Look, um Robin, maybe we should talk first." For some reason she felt a bit uneasy about his gift to her.
"Why don't you open the present and we can talk after?" suggested Robin as Raven looked at him in disagreement.
Realizing she wasn't about to win, Raven handed Robin his. Taking a seat on the couch, Raven slowly unwrapped the gift. Allowing the wrapping paper to fall to the ground, Raven found herself holding onto a box meant for jewelry as Robin took a seat next to her. Her heart was starting to beat fast and she held her breath before she lifted the lid. There place neatly in the middle was a silver necklace with an outlined pendant of a bird. Pulling the necklace out of the box Raven studied the pendant and noticed engraved on the inside was two words, 'night angel'.
"Robin--," Raven finally said, pulling her gaze away from the necklace to look at him. "I can't."
"What? You don't like it?" frowned Robin as he looked at her.
"No, I love it," she weakly smiled. "But--"Robin remained silent, waiting for her to continue. "I like you, Robin. And I'm starting to think I like you a lot. But this whole thing, this feeling, us--its new and I honestly don't know where my emotions as well as my powers are going to take me on this one. I don't--I don't deserve this." Shaking her head, Raven slowly placed the necklace back into the box.
"Raven," Robin said, as he lifted her chin so that she was looking at him. "From the day that we met I always knew there was something about you, but it wasn't up until a week ago did I realize just how much I like you. I'm not asking you to marry me; I'm not even asking you to be my girlfriend. Although that does seem tempting, I know how new this is to you, heck this is new to me too. As far as you deserving the necklace goes. After the week I left you to deal with I say you deserve it more than anything."
"You're still in dept to me forever," Raven weakly smiled as Robin laughed, but not before showing him a look telling him she was touched.
"In that case--"Robin replied as he reached out his hand to grab the necklace.
"Hey, this is mine," Raven said as she dropped the jewelry box on her lap, quickly putting the necklace around her neck. Silence fell once again. "So?" Her hand touching the pendant.
"So," repeated Robin as he mentally noted how nice she looked wearing the necklace.
"Does this mean we're seeing each other?" questioned Raven, a bit curious at where they stood.
"If that's what you want to call it," shrugged Robin, as Raven who in turned shrugged as well. "We're just two good friends who like each other, perhaps a lot, who are going to see where to go from here by taking it day by day."
"Seeing each other, your definition is too long," teased Raven as Robin rolled his eyes before smiling at her words. She wouldn't admit it to him, at least not yet, but she liked how that sounded--that they were seeing each other. Glancing down, Raven notice the gift Starfire got him in his hands still. "Hey, open your gift." Curious at what Star got him.
"Alright," replied Robin as he, unlike her, quickly unwrapped his gift. Left with a white box, Raven waited impatiently, as Robin took off the lid.
TBC!!!
That's right, a cliffhanger!! But I promise you I will update this real soon. Review and tell me what you think of the second to the last chapter. And guess what Starfire got for Robin as a gift from Raven, the winner or winners in return can suggest a storyline for a new Robin/Raven fanfiction and I'll do my best to write it! Think about it—I wouldn't make it a shot out of a dark, just reflect on the last couple of chapters-that is my hint to you.
Okay, I know I already posted chapter seven but I'll allow the guessing and contest to continue. I trust all my readers to not cheat by looking ahead. P best of luck