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Beast Boy walked down the halls thinking about what he said, he was sure Raven was also thinking about what he said, which she was. He didn't know where he was going, all he knew is that he wanted to get there. He rubbed his bandaged shoulder almost on impulse, he thought about what happened, or almost happened. He didn't like this, he needed to talk to someone, someone whom he could trust someone wise. Normally he would ask either Robin or Cyborg, true he would face hours if not days of torment. But they were his oldest and best friends, they would help him, even if they did it tormenting him. The problem was one was under the knife and the other was sleeping in a tower several miles away, so they were out. All other people that could be contacted could only be made through the mainframe computer, which was also many miles away. Then the idea hit him like a huge fish, it was a long shot, but then again it was his only shot, Sam Ranger.
At that time Sam was watching Starfire with a bemused smile as Starfire flew around the room trying to tag a kid. Each time she got close to one another would go by and she would chase him, the kids were having the time of their lives.
"I have tagged you, now you are the it," she said lading on the ground with Max in front of her, he was out of breath.
"Well, huff, you forgot one thing," he said slightly out of breath, Starfire tilted her head in wonderment. He smiled, "you didn't say, no tag backs," and with that he dashed by her hitting her leg "tag," the whole thing started again.
Starfie like this, it took her mind off things, namely Robin, but it also felt good to give these kids a good time. Not that she wasn't having a good time, she thought about doing this kind of thing more often. However she knew she was just delaying the inevitable, numbing the pain, she knew that. She knew that she had to face Robin, tell him how she felt, tell him how important he was to her. Tell him that she loved him and needed him and never wanted anything bad to happen to him. She also needed his forgiveness, even though she knew it wasn't her felt, she needed to hear that she was forgiven. But right now she was just enjoying not thinking about any of that and just acting like a little kid.
It was about that time that Beast Boy came into the room, he was actually very quiet, considering he turned into a snake. Before he went through the door her heard all the commotion and thought it best not to get involved. True turning into a snake ran the risk of getting stepped on, but that was a risk he was willing to take. He slithered easily over to where Sam sat, Sam just sat staring at the amusing seen ahead of her. He slowly worked his way to her hand and flicked his thong at her, she looked down, unsurprised.
"Hello Beast Boy, do you seek my wisdom," he nodded vigorously, then she held out her hand and he slithered in. She slipped away from the group and back into the hall, Beast Boy changed back.
He gave a heave sigh, "look I'll just tell you the whole story, then maybe you can help me," he turned and faced her. Then he told all that happened between him and Raven, about the near kiss, about the talks, about all he felt. She was very sympathetic and listened intently, not interrupting in any way. She watched as her railed on pacing back and forth waving his arm wildly talking in a load whisper. "Is it fair that she just blows me off? I mean I've talked with her but nothings getting through."
"Beast Boy," Sam said softly.
"It's just that she's such a hard egg, that's one of the things I like about her, don't get me wrong," he went silent for a second.
"Beast Boy," Sam said a little loader.
"Why won't she just say yes and give me some peace? and her as well, I can tell this is taking a toll on her as well as myself."
"Beast Boy, shut up," she said over him.
"Oh sorry," he said slightly embarrassed.
"Alright, it seems to me that you've done a lot of thinking and talking about this, and that's your problem."
"What?" said Beast Boy stunned.
"You haven't told her how you truly feel, but there is an old saying, actions speak louder then words." He looked stunned "act, don't think, don't speak, act."
"But, what if she doesn't respond, or worse, rejects me," Beast Boy said lowering his head.
"Love is like that, it's a risk, it's a challenge, it's not meant to be easy, and sometimes it's not far, it can be down right cruel." Then she placed a hand on his shoulder "but then again, it can be wonderful, exhilarating, and the best thing to happen to someone. To find someone who lifts you up and helps you to carry on, even when you're apart. Someone that can make you laugh, that you can cry with, that you can truly be yourself around and not worry what they might think. Someone who makes you feel that you are complete, you are whole, but unless you take some risk, how can you find that?"
Beast Boy was stunned, "uh. . .uh" he stammered, "but what if she gets hurt, like Robin, then I'll be sad."
"But at lest you have a memory to hold on to, even if it's just one, you will always have that to hold on to." She sighed and dropped her arm "beside wouldn't it hurt more if she died and you never told her how you felt."
'That's an excellent point,' Beast Boy though angrily, he was running out of excuses, Sam picked it up.
"It's natural to be afraid, fear is, to an extent, an important survival instinct, but you can't let fear control you. If you do, how can you leave your life?" she looked at him, he looked back, he caved.
"Your right, I should show her how I feel, even if she does reject me," she gave him a warm smile.
She walked toward the door, then stopped before going in "one last peace of advice, show her but don't expect an answer right away. She may need some time to think."
Beast Boy thought that was near impossible but said "alright," then he heard the door open, then close. He stood there for a few moments thinking about what Sam told him, then thinking about Raven and what he would do. However, his train of thought was quickly derailed.
"Beast Boy," said a small voice behind him, for the second time Starfire had scared the skin off him.
"Oh Starfire, stop doing that," he said rubbing his chest.
"Forgive me, but the nurse Fath said that it was past the kids bed time, and asked me to leave," she stared at Beast Boy. "What should we do now?"
Beast Boy shook his head clearing his thoughts, then said "lest go see Raven," and with that they started down the hall.
It took them only a few minutes to find her, she was sitting on a couch, it looked like she was sleeping, or close to it. Then she opened one eye and patted the set beside her, Beast Boy sat down, then Starfire next to him. Beast Boy put his head on her shoulder and felt Starfire's head on his. Raven just watched, the she took her cape and draped it over the three of them, then leaned near Beast Boy's ear. "Try anything funny, and you'll be glad we're in a hospital," Beast Boy only gave a small nod. Then raven leaned her head against his and all three of them slipped slowly into sleep.
It was several hours later a doctor was walking down the hall and saw the three of them, they looked resistless. He approached them slowly and saw that thy were all asleep turned to leave, but stopped. He looked down and a hand had grabbed his, he looked at whom it was attached to, Starfire looked up at him. A second later Beast Boy was staring at him then Raven, they still looked incredibly tired.
He sighed and turned toward them "all right, Robin got out of surgery about ten minutes ago. The good news is that the dangerous part is done now, I suggest you all go back and get some sleep."
"Can we see him?" asked Starfire.
The doctor looked uncomfortable "he's still in ICU, so one it won't be a good idea, and two, there's not much that can be done. Look just go home, sleep, get some real food and we'll call you when he wakes up, OK?"
They looked at one another and then they slowly made their way past him, each muttering a "thanks." They walked out to the parking lot, it was dawn and the sun was just begun to rise, adding an orange tint to the sky. Beast Boy changed into a mouse and sat on Raven's shoulder, she looked at him and so did Starfire. Then they looked at each other, and as one they rolled their eyes, Beast Boy looked from one to the other, confused. They took to the sky, each thinking about all that had happened over the course of the night. It took them very little time to reach the tower, and when they got there they found Cyborg waiting for them.
"All right I cooked you some breakfast," he said showing three plates of food, "and this it tofu BB."
All three starting eating at once, it had been some time since they ate, Cyborg waited uncomfortable. Beast Boy was the first to see, "Robin's alright, he made it through surgery and is resting now, they're going to call us when he's better."
Cyborg let out a sigh of relive, "right, now go to bed, ya'll look dead on your feet," they moved slowly to their rooms. Cyborg stretched and made his way to the couch "now for a day of nonstop gaming." At that moment the alarm went off "darn Murphy and his stupid law, glad I disarmed it everywhere but here." He gave a grate sigh and turned to the computer, a robbery at the bank, "so much for my day." With that he turned and made his way out the door.
Miles away a young teen slept peacefully unaware of the trouble he caused his friends.
A/N another down, yes, sorry about the late update, I've had a bad time, well only one more then this will be done, thank you too all you lovely reviewers, hope many more will join you.