Green with Envy
Random Quote: (with Russian accent) "I am invincible!" -Boris Grishenko, Goldeneye
A/N: A special thank you to Grumbumble for being such an awesome reviewer. Thank you! The things you said about chapter 5 were really nice. I appreciate it.
Also, I know chapters 1-6 have been slow (heh) but hopefully this'll get more exciting soon. Also, I've decided to try the chapter title thing. Speaking of titles, the title of my fic comes from the song "Gifts and Curses" by Yellowcard, my current fave song. Also, it should come into play twice within the fic I think (if the grand scheme works out), and it's already been there once. If my story goes differently, then whatever, the title won't come into play.
And also, sorry about the three-month delay. But, I promised you I wouldn't abandon this story, and I'm sticking to that.
Okay, now you know the drill. Here's your recap (since it's been a while):
"I'd talk to Raven if I were you, but it sounds like you're an empath."
"Really? Weird."
Robin laughed. "Not exactly the typical reaction, but it works." There was a pause. "Do you feel ready to talk about what happened earlier?" (A/N: Yes, these seven chapters all take place in the course of one day, excluding one of the flashbacks. Actually, I think the second flashback Lana and Sarah in the car is today also. Oy vey. Right now it's around 9 PM in the story. Hey, I'm the author! I'm allowed to have weird time gaps.)
"Could I sleep on it first? It still hasn't sunk in yet."
"Good point. You've been through a lot of trauma, and even more will be coming once the shock hits you."
"Hopefully sometime tomorrow I'll be ready."
"That's fine. Take your time, you can stay here as long as you need to."
"Thanks." There was a pause.
"Well, off to Beast Boy's room, I guess." They both grabbed all of Lana's stuff and headed down the hallway, Robin in the lead.
They walked silently, Lana deep in thought. Robin was so strong. Lana could sense deep hurt and loss in his past, but instead of wallowing in despair and regret, he seemed strengthened by it, devoting his life to protecting others from the same loss.
Robin led Lana to a door marked 'Beast Boy.' He raised a gloved hand and knocked gently yet deliberately. The door slid open. Beast Boy stepped aside wordlessly, as though deliberately giving Robin the silent treatment. Robin dropped Lana's things on the floor, then turned to leave.
On his way out, Robin stage-whispered something to Lana. "His room hasn't been cleaned in two years."
Judging by the socks on the floor, Lana honestly couldn't tell whether Robin was serious, but she never got a chance to ask.
"WHAT! Dude, that is so not true! I cleaned it last week! Or...or maybe two weeks ago, but still recently!"
Robin winked at Lana as he passed her. Typical Beast Boy. At least he was talking to Robin again.
A/N: You know the drill...please review! Also let me know whether you think my chapters are too short, too long, too boring, etc.