Chapter 8
Sunday night, Raven had a really weird dream. She dreamt that she and Robin were going out and that she was actually happy with him. Happier then she had ever been with Jason. Raven and Robin had the same bond that she and Jason had had, but this one seemed stronger then her previous one. Raven and Robin were also better at talking each other when they needed something. They were also able to have conversations on all different levels. They could squabble over who loved the other more or they could discuss the presidential debate of the previous night. They were really happy together.
On Monday, Raven woke up remembering her dream to every last detail. She wrote it down so she would remember it or at least try to remember it.
At school, especially Spanish, Raven couldn't stop thinking about her dream.
'It just seemed so real.' Raven thought, 'Almost like it's a sign that I should give him a chance. And he's not bad looking either. No, Raven, bad thoughts, very bad thoughts.'
"Raven, could you pass me the glue?" Robin asked
"YES!" Raven said loudly, then she handed Robin the glue bottle blushing.
"Um thanks Raven." Robin said surprised that she even said something to him.
As usual, Terra, Raven, and Jinx all left during Study Hall. Today, they went to a new restaurant that had just opened.
"You know guys, I've been thinking...." Raven started
"This can't be any good." Terra interrupted
Raven turned to her. "Shut up. But as I was saying, I've been thinking and now I realize that Robin isn't that bad." Raven said
Both of her companions were shocked to a silence and then they both blurted out.
"Who are you and what did you do with Raven?" (Jinx)
"What have you been smoking, and where can I get some?" (Terra)
Their conversation ended there because they were interrupted by their waitress bringing them their food.
Their meal was delicious and this place was their new favorite restaurant.
That night, Raven logged onto instant messenger again and Robin was on. (Of course she didn't know it was him.)
RobbyBoy101: would you care 2 finish r interrogations now?
SkoolHotT: I'd luv 2
RobbyBoy101: me first
RobbyBoy101: fav movie?
SkoolHotT: The Nightmare Before Christmas
RobbyBoy101: same here
SkoolHotT: jack or sally?
RobbyBoy101: jack
RobbyBoy101: fav restaurant
SkoolHotT: that new 1 that just opened up, I think it's called queen's lounge or sumthing
RobbyBoy101: haven't been there yet, is it good?
SkoolHotT: just think Applebee's times 10
RobbyBoy101: you wanna meet me there sumtime?
SkoolHotT: I don't kno who you r
RobbyBoy101: right, I knew that
SkoolHotT: you seem like a kool guy, y don't I just tell you who I am and you tell me who you r
RobbyBoy101: ok who first?
SkoolHotT: I didn't mean right now
RobbyBoy101: o when then?
SkoolHotT: dunno
SkoolHotT: I've got an idea
SkoolHotT: y don't we give each others a list of clues about r selves and whenever we figure out the clues we kno who the other person is
RobbyBoy101: and once we figure out who the other person is we have 2 talk w/ each other in the hall
SkoolHotT: sound good, I've gtg but I'll work on my clues
RobbyBoy101: alright, good bye.
SkoolHotT has signed off.
The next day both of them had their lists done and they swapped online after school.
!#$& Robin's POV &$#!
'I thought she said a list of clues, not a poem!' Robin thought 'Oh well, all the more fun.'
"Cyborg, you're good at cracking codes you want to come help me?" Robin asked
"Sure." Cyborg said, "Let me see your poem." He took the piece of paper out of Robin's and then he read the first part.
"Well, this first part right here:
With a name from nature
This would be easy
But that's not fun.
I'll tell you I'm not sleazy.
Syas her name is probably something like Lily or Rose. And when she says that she's not sleazy it means she probably doesn't wear t-shirt everyday, or at least not loose ones." Cyborg said
"Wow, okay, what about the next part?
Syas her name is probably something like Lily or Rose. And when she says that she's not sleazy it means she probably doesn't wear t-shirt everyday, or at least not loose ones." Cyborg said
"Wow, okay, what about the next part?
Your next clue might be a little tough.
I don't have many friends,
But I get enough attention for 10 of me.
What the fuck rhymes with friends?
Robin asked
"Well, I'm not to sure about the clue but her choice of words rules out people like the cheerleaders and the nerds." Cyborg said
"I'm not involved
In any sport.
Can you tell me,
What is a skort?"
Beast boy read aloud
"I'm guessing that even though she isn't sleazy, she doesn't really care about the latest fashions." Robin said
"BB, what's the next stanza?" Robin asked
"Cheerleaders are evil,
They deserve to die.
Especially if they think,
That it'll get them a guy."
Beast Boy read
"I like her." Robin said
"This one is probably to help us figure out what group she's in." Cyborg said
"What groups hate the cheerleaders?" Robin asked
"Artist, band people, 'Goths', and the nerds." Beast Boy said
"Sounds about right. BB, next stanza." Cyborg said
"Some might call me Goth,
I just call them a prep.
It's probably my clothes,
That give me this rep."
He said
"Okay, this clue's easy. It's just saying her group is 'Goth' and her sub group is hateful 'Goth'." Beast boy said
"Yeah," Robin replied, thinking about his favorite 'Goth.'
"Alright, this is the last stanza." Beast Boy said
"Read it." Cyborg instructed
"This next clue,
Will probably give me away,
I'm a new kid this year.
What's more to say?"
"Okay, that's another easy clue. Now let's make a list of the clues." Cyborg said
"Alright, let me get some paper and a pen." Robin replied
So they made their list. It turned out like this:
Named after nature
Not sleazy
Lot's of attention
Colorful language
Not in sports
Doesn't follow fashion trends
Cheerleader hater
Group- 'Goth'
Sub group- hateful 'Goth'
New kid
"Guys, I know who it is." Robin said in a voice that was just a little too calm.
"Who?" Cyborg asked stumped
"Spill Robin." Beast boy said
"It's Raven." Robin informed his friends.
!#$& Raven's POV &$#!
"Could his clues be any easier?" Raven asked. Although no one was in the room with her.
Robin's list consisted of the following:
I play sports (football, basketball, baseball)
Favorite artist is Led Zeppelin
My group- jocks
My sub group- non arrogant jocks
I was a new kid in 6th grade
Stubborn voted best ass in our grade (not biggest)
Good at Black Jack
Can't stand the cheerleaders
Good at wrestling but I don't want to know that's on and in the school's mat's
"He seems perfect for me." Raven said, "And I know exactly who he is."
"Who who is?" Terra asked walking into Ravne's room.
"This guy I've been IMing. Here's a list of clues about him." Raven said handing Terra the list
Terra read it, but she couldn't figure out who it was.
"Who is it and how do you know?" She asked
"I know because there are only 3 non-arrogant Jocks in both Spanish and 1° gym and only on of them is good at wrestling." Raven said
"And that is who?" Terra asked.
"Richard Robin Dick Grayson." Raven replied in a voice that says I'm-right-so-just-believe-me.