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Clueless
Chapter 7:
As Raven regained consciousness, the first thing that registered with her was that someone held her hand. Cracking an eye open she peered down and smiled weakly. There was Beast Boy, his hand wrapped around hers, his head resting on the edge of the bed. He was fast asleep. He started to mumble and Raven found herself straining to hear.
"Please wake up Rae… I need you…" Raven's eyes and mouth flew open, but before she could blow anything up, she controlled herself. She didn't want him to wake up, just yet. She closed her eyes and manually traveled to her mind.
"Azerath, Metrion, Zinthos." She whispered. It took her much longer without the mirror but she managed.
She walked briskly down the path, ignoring all the emotions she passed. Curious, Pain, Happy, Timid and the others watched silently as she strode by. Finally she reached Wisdom and Knowledge. They were still barring her path. Raven stopped in front of them.
"I'm in love with Beast Boy." Wisdom beamed and Knowledge nodded approvingly.
"Took you long enough!" Knowledge huffed.
"NOOOOOOOOO!" A voice cried. A grey-cloaked emotion darted forward. Raven raised an eyebrow at her.
"We don't love Beast Boy!" the emotion cried.
"Denial I presume?" Wisdom grimaced and Knowledge nodded. Denial glared at her. Raven leaned forward, looking her in the eye.
"I love Beast Boy. Deal with it." Denial shrank to about a foot high and ran off. Raven looked surprised and turned to the other two.
"That was my biggest denial?" Both nodded. Raven smirked.
"I believe the operative word is, 'duuuuuuude'." Knowledge and Wisdom moved aside and Raven walked forward tentatively. Even if she had admitted that she did indeed love Beast Boy, meeting the emotion…
"I'm assuming you're looking for me." Raven whirled around and came face to face with an emotion, clad in a pink and red cloak. She smiled at Raven warmly and gave her a hug.
"Hi!"
"Erm, hello." Raven started, "I came here to uh… well…"
"Ask if there is a way to get rid of me." Love stated matter-of-factly. Raven stared.
"Uh yeah…" Raven said softly.
"And why do you want to get rid of me?"
"I don't want to hurt him." Raven confessed, trying not to cry. "I could never forgive myself if I did." Love smiled knowingly.
"Tell me something Raven… The last time you blew something up, what emotions were you feeling?" Raven thought for a minute.
"Shock, panic and fear."
"Hmmm… and the last time you had a positive emotion, other than myself, what happened?" Raven shrugged.
"Nothing." Raven's eyes widened and her mouth dropped open. Love smiled.
"I remember the last time I was here." Love said and Raven winced, Malicor. "I seem to remember," Love continued, "that being in love made you stronger and more focused. And…" Love grinned as Raven remained speechless. "I don't remember anything exploding…" Raven just stood there a smile starting to creep over her face as realization dawned. "In fact," Love continued, very pleased, "I don't remember a positive emotion ever triggering uncontrolled power." Raven was grinning and suddenly threw herself at Love, embracing her before closing her eyes and returning to her body.
She smiled as she opened her eyes and looked down at Beast Boy, who was still fast asleep. Being careful not to wake him she sat up. How long had they been here? She looked up at the clock. 1:56 am. Wow… She looked back down at the cute changeling who continued to cling to her hand like a lifeline. She smiled again. He was so sweet…
"Beast Boy…" She used her other hand and shook him gently. "Beast Boy…"
"Five more minutes, mommy…" he murmured thickly. Raven grinned.
"I am not your mother, Beast Boy." She adopted her monotone. "Now get up!" she yelled, suppressing a grin as Beast Boy leapt up looking around bewildered. He caught sight of Raven and his eyes lit up.
"Rae!" He yelled. "You're awake! Thank God!" He made to hug her then stopped himself and scratched his head awkwardly. Raven looked at him seriously.
"How long have I been here?" she monotoned.
"uhhhh, about six hours." He said nervously. She got up and came over to him. They were about 3 feet apart.
"And how long have you been here?" Still monotone.
"About six hours… Well no, about 5 hours and 55 minutes." He chuckled. "I had to use the bathroom…" Raven rolled her eyes, smiling slightly as she stepped forward. 2 feet.
"Why?" she whispered. He shivered and tried to joke.
"Well you know… nature called and…" Raven shook her head and stepped forward again. 1 foot.
"No, BB, no jokes… why?" Her voice turned slightly husky. Beast Boy had trouble breathing.
"Because…" Should he tell her? His eyes locked on hers. Yes. "Because I care about you…" Raven closed the distance between them and wrapped her arms around his neck. Beast Boy's arms snaked around her waist. "Because I love you." Raven smiled widely and stood on her tiptoes, pressing her lips to his. Beast Boy was in heaven; this was bliss. He tilted his head down and sideways, one of his arms traveling up to support her back, the other tightening its hold on her waist. He ran his tongue over her bottom lip, begging entrance. Her lips parted immediately. Raven gasped as they broke apart.
"So… do you love me too?" Raven laughed and swatted the back of his head.
"I love you too, you imbecile." Beast Boy grinned wickedly and recaptured her lips.
Author's Comments: Awwwwwww… sorry, I love that chapter. Anyway, it's not over yet! Yes, everyone is together, but I'm not done with this fic. Not done by a looooooooooooooooong shot. –grin- Now review! Or you shant get more!
