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Chapter 8: I Believe I Need You

Just to check…just a peek…

He, as the apprentice of the Dark Knight himself, was an expert at espionage. They wouldn't mind, he was sure, if he took a quick peek at what they were doing. He heard a crash coming from the guest room.

Raven's powers…I wonder what's causing her to lose control…

He grit his teeth and carefully sneaked in.

She left the gym and the two titans walked to the guest room. She gave him a weak smile and turned away.

"Good night." She took only two and a half steps before he grabbed her by the arm. Her eye twitched when a wound stung her nerve, but she said nothing. She shifted her head slightly towards him, and yelped in shock as he dragged her closer to him. Cocking an eyebrow he swung her over his shoulder and walked into the guest room, as his obvious crush growled indignantly, but not using her powers to get away. He threw her on the bed and straddled her, much to her discomfort. Her face crumpled in unease, then her beautiful eyes flew open wider than ever as he dug his fingers into her waist and began to tickle her.

Unknown to most, Raven had a ticklish spot. And she can laugh. And so she did. She almost screamed as he refused to stop, and she made an attempt to swat his hands away. Of course, she couldn't. Both could hear things crashing and breaking, but they didn't mind. This was much too fun to stop. Using her powers she pushed him off her, but his ankles were wound around hers, allowing her to fall on top of his wet and muscular body.

She stared down into his eyes; so black that it seemed to never end. The smell of his cologne reached her nose, and it made her senses tingle. Sighing, she rested her cheek against his, letting her guard down for once. He said nothing, and they stayed together in that position for a moment or two. Then, with no warning, he rolled over and flipped her on her back, and he was again, on top of her. With a soft smile, he bent his clean, shaven face down, virgin lips meeting hers. It was a mild kiss at first. At first, mind you. He pulled away, looked at her intently, then got to his feet, helping her up. Again he laid her down on the bed, gently as possible, and began his kiss all over.

She didn't return it with the passion he was giving it, but she wasn't refusing either. His tongue flicked out unexpectedly, and asked politely for entrance. Unfortunately, he was declined. Still planting his lips on hers, he gave a cocky grin and placed his hands on her thin waist, dragging it up slowly, and back down. She gasped, and as soon as it was open, the tongue went in. He teased her, and in retort, she answered. Soon his lips crawled down to the same sensitive spot on her neck during the party. She couldn't help the moan; it just came from her open, gasping mouth. He became more aggressive, and his hands were more active. They traveled from her lower back, to right below her chest, where they moved around, roaming.

"Aqualad…" She whispered. She couldn't do this. Her father, the world's safety. Her defenses were already down, she had to bring them back up again. He didn't answer, and just placed his lips on hers again. But this time she pulled away. She had to.

"Aqualad…I can't do this…Trigon…I…I just can't…" When he looked at her with pained eyes, she sat up and placed her face into her hands.

"I'm so sorry…" Her voice was raspy and for once, she was a normal girl, close to tears. He shook his head quickly, although she couldn't see. Wrapping his arms around her, he pecked her on the cheek, comfortably.

"No…it's okay…it's okay to cry, Rae…it's okay…" She turned and sobbed into his shirt, and in return he hugged her tightly, wishing he could take all her pain away. He kissed the top of her head once, twice, and over again. They rocked back and forth, she, causing explosions and crying tears, and he, stroking her hair and comforting her.

"You might be a superheroine, Rae, but sometimes, heroes need their saving too, Raven." He whispered to the sobbing girl. Closing his eyes, he pulled her even closer, tears threatening his eyes as well.

Raven…I want to be your hero…

I wish someone would be my hero…Heh. Don't we all. Thanks reviewers! Hope you enjoy this chapter!

Cutter-with-a-cause – Yah. I'm thinking of making it Aqua/Rae first, then a steady change into Rob/Rae. How's that? Thanks for reviewing!

Queenie-97 – Hehe. Just read what I wrote for the above. Or just read the last few sentences I will write. Thanks for the review!

Alena-chan – Yah, I'm obsessed with Rob/Rae, too. Starfire's way too perky for him, I think. It just wouldn't work out.

Okay, so I'm thinking Aqua/Rae first, then some bad thing happens, then a slow and steady change into Rob/Rae. Cause if I automatically make it Rob/Rae, then it will make Raven look like skankwhore, which she is most definitely not. So…hope you enjoyed! REVIEW! I love you! School is over, hell yes!

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