Okee. So I wasn't going to make it that long, but I got more reviews telling me to go on. So I am. I feel so special. I would like to thank the following people:
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A Single Droplet of Water
Chapter 3: Tears and Triumph
Raven's eyes fluttered open. She sat up, and looked around. Robin had left. Then she turned to read the time. In fancy, swirly numbers, Raven's Azarathian clock read 9: 30. After yawning, stretching, and replaying the morning's events, Raven replaced her happy look with the usual expressionless mask she wore everyday. She slipped out of bed, and quickly straightened it up. Then she walked out the door and down to the main room.
The metal door slid open with a whir, and Raven levitated into the vast room. She floated over to the cupboard and began preparing her herbal tea. To her surprise, but delight, Robin walked over and gave her a readymade cup of the steaming liquid. She gave him the rarest of smiles. Not the kind where she defeated an enemy. Not the kind when she was home. Not the kind she could give when in the safety of her mirror. A kind reserved for Robin, and for Robin alone. He returned the smile with one of his own, warm and honest. Whenever he looked at her, her stomach fluttered. Her mind would lose focus, and a warm sense of security would engulf her.
Night soon befell the titans. Raven made her way to her room. Once there, she began to meditate. A knock on the door interrupted her. Normally, she would have been angry, but she was in an oddly good mood today. She levitated to the door and opened it with a simple wave of her hand. Robin stood shyly in the hallway.
"Ummm…can come in?" he asked. "Sure" she replied. He stepped meekly into her room. 'Why is he so shy all of a sudden?' she thought to herself. "Ummm…I know this sounds kind of weird, but I kinda just had to see you again." She was so happy. She had to see him, too. "Sure, I needed to see you again, too…" At the sound of her voice, Robin immediately brightened up, a warm smile on his stern face.
They warmed up to each other, and Raven and Robin began telling each other about their hardships. Tears began flooding down Raven's face, but they were evenly matched by Robin's. They were so different, yet so alike. It made her feel less alone, less weird, less creepy. I had no idea Robin had gone through so much. Being the strong, determined Robin I had known him as, she never would have guessed that he had been through such horrible times. She thought. I had no idea Raven, expressionless, stolid Raven had ever been in such turmoil on the inside. She could have been killed by her father, but to live, she has to pay such a high price. How can anyone keep their emotions inside? Keep them locked up forever. I just can't believe it. Wow. Robin was amazed by Raven's courage and control over her emotions. The tears finally died down a bit, but not totally.
"I can't believe you went through so much!" they both said in unison.
They both laughed. She curled up next to him. He put his arm around her shoulders, as her hands rested on his lap, her eyes closed.
"Hey, can I come again tomorrow morning? And maybe the morning after that?" He knew he was risking a lot by seeing her. Now he knew why she separated herself from them so much. And now he knew why this was so dangerous. But to his surprise, she simply answered, "Of course, silly." In a light carefree tone. He liked it. "Thanks." And he leaned in to kiss her forehead. "and if you don't want me to, I understand, because now I see why this is so dangerous, and" She quickly silenced his worries, by reaching up to him, and placing her lips delicately, but lovingly upon his. He kissed back, and when it ended, he felt much calmer. "I'll be seeing you tomorrow, Boy Wonder" was all she said, before leaning her head back on his shoulder and they simply sat together, savoring every moment they had with each other.
(fades to black)
Sorry if it was sort of pointless, but it was just going to be a one-shot and I'm sorta running out of ideas. If you have any, PLEASE, PLEASE tell me. And I'm LOOVIINNG all the reviews. Thanks! Oh, and btw, please read my other fanfic Real Me. Peace out! .
