Author's Note – This songfic takes place shortly after a tremendous battle in which the Titans have to deal with the deaths of many innocents. It wrecks them all internally and upon their return to Titans Tower, each goes off to reflect and mourn in their own way. The following story is about two who come together on a night when all of their feelings are laid bare. It is a Raven? Pairing as the male lead is left unknown. I did this so those who love Raven/BB and Raven/Robin pairings can BOTH see this as theirs. Heck, if there is a rare Raven/Cyborg paring out there, then so be it! The song is Kenny Roger's "We've Got Tonight". Some lyrics were changed to reflect the story.
General Disclaimer: The only thing I own is the time I spent writing this, and that's been spent, so I own nothing. Man, that's depressing.
Home. Usually it felt so good to be back in Titans Tower after saving the day, but this time was different. Although the Titans had succeeded in stopping their enemy on this night, it came with a heavy price. Many lives, all innocent, were lost. No one blamed the Titans, they had done their very best, but it did not stop the guilt from ravaging their souls.
Each Titan, without word, ventured off in search of their rooms, cause none of them really wanted to talk about it. It was worse for Raven, because it was 'expected' of her to be rather stoic in her feelings, so no one would even think of her needing to share. Yet, the loss weighed just as heavy on her heart, maybe even more so. She entered her room, her eyes wet, and she bid herself not to cry. Even in the solace of her own space, she dared not shed her feelings like pencil shavings upon the floor.
She felt so alone then, more so then ever, and the guilt of those feelings multiplied by the nights events threatened to rip her heart asunder. Worse was that she really didn't want to be alone, she wanted to be with Him. And in that moment, she swore she could never feel pain as terrible as she felt now.
She was going to meditate, no matter how useless it was, and she removed her cloak and draped it over her chair. A knock at the door startled her, and swallowing back her tears, she went to answer the door.
Cue song – Words are 'thoughts' not actually spoken by each. Everything that happens from this moment on is in their hearts, not on their lips.
Music
Surprise momentarily betrayed her features as He stood there, the one she'd been thinking of. The look on His face mirrored the one she'd tried desperately to hide. Without asking, He stepped silently into the rooms.
Him: I know it's late
I know you're weary
And I know your plans,
don't include me.
They stood there, neither brave enough to speak. His face looked both apologetic for invading her room, and needy at the same time.
Still here we are
Both of us lonely
Longing for shelter
From all that we see
It was if He could read her mind, and He tentatively reached out for her. She could easily have just been the Raven they al knew, but she needed this, and she turned her body away from Him and sunk back into His arms.
Why should we worry?
No one will care, Rae
Look at the stars now
So far away
He held her then, as she lay her head back into His strong chest. They shared unsteady breaths, and Raven stared out her window, focused on the night sky and its shining stars, afraid to make any other movement.
We've got tonight
Who needs tomorrow?
We've got tonight, Rae
Why don't you stay?
His grip tightened slightly, begging her to not go away, and she eased her eyes up to His, and her thoughts ran rampant.
Raven: Deep in my soul
I've been so lonely
All of my hopes
Fading away
She dared that this was for real, and in His arms she turned, nestled against Him. She looked longingly up into His gaze, hope searching for that one small sign that He felt as she did, and that she didn't have to dare speak aloud. She knew if she tried, her words would be caught, broken and in that, she was not brave.
I've longed for love
Like everyone else does
No need to keep searching
After today
In that moment, both their souls knew as one this was right. He leaned down, slowly, with a tentative beg, and she held her place, frozen. Their lips grazed each other, and the barrier that had kept them so far apart, shattered.
Him: So there it is, girl
We've got it all now.
Raven: And here we are, babe
Why don't you say;
Both: We've got tonight
Who needs tomorrow?
We've got tonight, love
Why don't we stay?
The kiss between them was both tender and needy. Their arms embraced each other and held on as if any second they would be ripped apart. Raven let her tears flow, but were equally matched by His own. They broke their kiss, and He looked into her eyes, the slightest twinkle of a smile, held just beyond reach.
Him: I know it's late and I know you're weary
I know you plans now include me.
Raven: So here we are.
Both: No longer lonely,
No longer lonely.
All their pain seemed to seep from their bodies, even if it was only for tonight, and Raven bit her lip and took a step back, but didn't break her hold on Him. He followed as she guided him towards her bed.
Him: We've got tonight.
Raven: Who needs tomorrow?
Him: Let's make it last.
Raven: Let's find a way.
She reached out with her power and the one lone light in the room clicked off, replaced by the sensual glow of the full moon. She laid herself like a goddess upon her bed, her eyes inviting.
Him: Turn out the lights.
Raven: Come to my pillow.
Both: We've got tonight, babe.
Why don't we stay?
He came to her, His body her shield from the worries of the world, as they renewed a kiss that in her dreams, would never end.
Both: We've got tonight, babe.
Why don't we stay?
And all faded away, leaving the two to revel in their own private world.
END
