Quick a/n: I don't own Whenever you're in trouble', Donny Osmond does. Thank you kindly, Donny, for the loan of your song in this story, cause I LOVE IT!
On with the chapter!
Chapter seven
The next morning was a strange one. There was an apprehensive mood hanging over the tower. Surrounding one young Azarathian. Especially for one young green man.
Beastboy stumbled out of bed at around eight. He hadn't slept at all last night. Infact, he could never remember being more tired in his life. All night the same words, spinning around his head.
"Whenever you're in trouble, Whenever you may need me."
'What the hell does that mean?' he thought, confused. And more to the point, why did she kiss him?
He wandered pensively out of the room. And bumped straight into Terra.
"BB!" exclaimed the girl, happily. "I was just coming to find you."
"Uh," BB reddened, feeling extremely guilty. "Sorry, I was really tired."
"So, you ready to go catch that new film?"
"Um, Terra?" BB asked quietly. "Would you mind if we didn't, I didn't sleep and like…I really just want to chill today."
"Sure! We can just like mope."
"No," BB spoke calmly. "I mean, I just want to go be alone for a bit."
He felt out of character and mean. What the hell was he doing? Terra looked a bit shocked, then concerned.
"BB, are you sure you're okay? You've been acting weird since yesterday."
"I think I've got a cold or something," BB lied, wanting to shake himself. Terra smiled kindly and kissed him on the lips quickly, before leaning back.
"Alright, well come down soon. I'll miss ya!"
"Yeah, I'll miss you too," BB smiled, realising that it was a blatant lie, before turning and walking towards his room.
That felt so wrong. So awful. Not like love at all. He was lying to her face – that wasn't what love was about, surely. It was about trust, friendship.
Then he realised what the problem was. He loved Terra, but he wasn't in love with her. He didn't love his girlfriend! He loved someone else.
But what could he do? Raven obviously thought last night was a big mistake. The way she was so apologetic.
And what could he do about Terra? Leave her? But…they were all in the same team. It would never work out.
"Whenever you're in trouble, Whenever you may need me."
And what the hell did that mean! It was irritating him more than any itch. He needed to find out what it meant, even if his life depended on it.
It took him some time before he realised he had walked straight past his room, down the corridor. He turned around, wondering how he had managed that.
All these thoughts in his head were alien to him. Normally, BB took life as it came, happily and carelessly going along. Maybe he was finally growing up.
Suddenly he walked smack into Cy. "OW! Twice today, dammit! What's wrong with my eyes?"
"Uh, B, man," Cy questioned, picking him up off the floor. "Are you okay?"
BB's colour drained from his face. "Did I just say that out loud?"
Cy nodded, his eyebrow raised. "Yeah you did! What's up?"
There was no way he was telling any of this to Cy. "Nothing."
Suddenly a thought struck him.
"But, Cy, can I borrow your laptop?"
"Wha…well…yeah I guess," Cy answered, slightly confused. "But you'd better be careful."
He walked back into his room and passed it to the teen. "Here. Don't be crashin' my systems!"
"I won't, thanks!" Beastboy gabbled, walking in the correct direction this time. "Oh and Cy?"
Cyborg turned around, interrupted for the second time. "What is it this time, man!"
"Don't tell Terra you saw me."
"Don't tell Terra? What, you guys been surgically removed from each other at last?"
BB looked at him blankly. Cyborg rolled his human eye.
"Joined at the hip? No? Aw, never mind dawg."
"Yeah, yeah," BB sighed. "It's just something…it's a uh…surprise."
"OH!" Cy laughed. "Well, alright!"
BB laughed along, grateful that the metal man had bought it. "See ya!"
He walked into his room and closed the door, pushing his back against it.
As Cy heard the door shut he smiled at shook his head. "Somethin's goin' on. And I'm gonna find out what it is."
"This is nuts," BB confirmed. He shook his head and decided to concentrate on the job at hand.
"Okay, lets see what we've got here…"
Four hours later, Beastboy was giving up hope. He sighed and ran a hand through his scruffy hair.
As the digital radio piped music out, BB lay on the floor hands over his face.
"I'm never gonna find it!" he complained to no one but himself. Suddenly, his elvin ear twitched as it heard some gentle music coming out of the stereo. He sighed, listening to it as he contemplated.
Tell me from your heart
In your eyes I see the pain
It's tearing you apart
Let me take it all away
You know someone believes in you
When they love you no matter what you do
You know you are at home
And you're not alone
When you hear me say
Whenever you're in trouble
Whenever you may need me
BB's ears pricked up completely and he nearly shot up in the air. Rolling onto his stomach he crawled closer to the speaker and listened.
I will fight for you
I will help you through
Whenever life's deceiving
I'll give you new meaning
No matter where you are
You're always in my heart
Whenever you're in trouble
I will be right here
Sometimes you're going to find
Nothing goes the way you planned
But whatever's on your mind
I will try to understand
You know someone is by your side
Whenever they help you through the darkest night
You know you're at home
And you're not alone
When you hear me say
Whenever you're in trouble
Whenever you may need me
I will fight for you
I will help you through
Whenever life's deceiving
I'll give you new meaning
No matter where you are
You're always in my heart
Whenever you're in trouble
I will be right here
Now's the time to share
What you're feeling inside
No matter how long it takes
No matter how many mistakes
Oh, now's the time
To reach and you will find
That whenever you need me to care
I'll always be there
"Is this what she wanted me to hear?"
He shook his head, trying to relieve himself of any thoughts he may have but failed. It all made sense. The song lyrics, the kiss.
Raven was trying to tell him something. And he had just figured it out. He ran out of the room, trying to contain himself.
Adrenaline pumped through his veins, his animal side showing through the human exterior. His pupils dilated, he searched for her. As he reached her room, the corridor went red and flashed.
"No! Not now!" he growled under his breath. But the flashing continued, and he swallowed his pride, and ran towards the main room, skidding to a halt by Terra.
"What's going on?" he asked the skinny blonde telekinetic. She turned around.
"Oh, it's just something down at the town hall. Are you sure you're alright to deal with this, BB?"
"Of course I am!" he exclaimed, almost forgetting his earlier alibi. "I'm feeling much better."
"Good," nodded Terra, smiling. "I was worried."
"You didn't need to be, dude."
"Duh, I'm your girlfriend! I can hardly help it!"
Beastboy almost visibly cringed at her words, but managed to cover it surprisingly well. "Thanks."
"Titans, time to go!" yelled Robin, loudly. "Where's Raven?"
A bird appeared through the floor and reformed into the girl. "Someone call?"
"Good. Let's go!"
That feels like it's the longest chapter I've ever written. So much I needed to put into it but I didn't know where to start. And I edited it God knows how many times. But I hope you enjoyed it. I had a lot to say. It's pretty angsty isn't it? And what will BB do about Terra now that he knows how he really feels? Da da daa!
I hope you're enjoying it.
Replies:
Gladdecease: I haven't seen that yet, but I really like the CyxBee pairing. Cool. But do they see the love or hate or is it merely the mind tricking us so that we see something and believe it to be true? Are we merely feeling things which we wish to feel rather than what we do? Psycological stuff over….
Hope that this chapter clears up the stuff you were confused on, if not tell me next review… (:
The Last: Yay! Another review! Bemused..means confused, baffled, which is what BB was, yeah? Well, anyway tell me what you think. And as for Terra :gets a lighted stick: fire the cannons!
Lyzz2nwn: Awww…:hugs: I hope you found it this time! It's good that you get on wit the girl. I get on with the 'Terra' in my relationship – that's what makes it so darned hard. :sighs: There will be RoxSt in later chapters (: Keep reviewing and I'll give you more cookies!
Greenlobster7878: Hehe, GO GIRL! Yes, I wish it would happen to me too, hence the story! Hope you liked this chapter!
Afterdark: They do indeed. OOH the suspense!
Porymon: Lolz, yeah…but…well I hope this chap explained a lot….
Moonchild10: They are worth waiting for, aren't they? Lol, poor BB doesn't know what to think at the moment. He will soon. I'm glad you like my forum:hugs you: And I wish you luck in your mission, soldier:salutes:
Quillmaster14:super uber glomps you: YAY! YOU REVIEWED…MULTIPLE TIMES! I'm so glad you like the story, tell me more of your thoughts on it soon (:
Thanks to all reviewers,
Love you all,
xChibix