A/N: Yeah, it's another chapter… aren't you all happy?

To the story: I know I promised you another story, but I have to change the other one-shot a bit before I can post it. That's why I decided to post this story.

The reason why it has landed here is basically because my English wasn't really good when I wrote it… and not to forget that I think it's a bit too fluffy… yeah…

If you don't like the story skip it and read the author's note at the end of the story, because I have something important to say… so… enjoy the story…

Disclaimer: Not mine!

The Touch

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It's the middle of the night and she is lying next to me. I'm trying to reach out for her. I need to feel her, to touch her.

It was her touch which rescued me, healed me, brought me back to life.

Where would I be now without her tenderness?

Probably beyond salvation.

It was her touch which made me strong, that made me feel again.

Flashback

"Robin? Are you in there? I need to talk to you!" Her voice haled through the silence of the night.

Robin hesitated. He didn't want to talk. He just wanted to lay in his bed and try to forget the pain which was spreading through his whole body.

But there was something in her voice… something that pleaded to him to not turn her down.

Yes, her voice seemed monotone - like always, but that was it: It just seemed to be monotone. But Robin could hear something else in her voice. He couldn't put his finger on it, but he knew that he had to talk with her.

"Sure, come in. The door is open," he said.

She opened the door, stepped in and silently closed the door again.

Robin raised himself up from his lying position. He tried everything not to grimace, although any movement hurt like hell. He was now leaning at the headboard in a sitting position.

He looked at her. She didn't move. She was just standing there and watching him.

Her mysterious, amethyst eyes were on him as if she was searching for something… searching for his soul.

Her eyes, they were so beautiful. Why didn't he see that before? He could easily loose himself in her eyes.

He detached himself from her beautiful eyes and cleared his throat.

"You wanted to talk to me?" He reminded her.

"Yes." She stated, never looking away from him.

"About what?" He asked.

"About you." She just said.

"About me?" He asked skeptical.

"Yes," was her only answer.

Robin was getting impatient. "Can you speak a sentence that doesn't only consist of two words?"

She was still looking at him, still standing at the same spot.

"Why are you doing this?" She finally spoke.

"Why I'm doing what?" He snapped back although he knew what she meant. But he wasn't going to play along with her game.

She sighed, her eyes were showing the disappointment she felt and for a moment he regretted his childish behavior.

"Robin, you know more than well about what I am talking and I want some answers, some explanation. And I'm not leaving this room until I will get one." She said and as to confirm her statement crossed her arms in front of her chest.

Robin was angry.

Why can't she let him be? All the others had let him alone. They were worried about him, he knew that. They thought he was going mad. And truth to be told, he thought that as well. But he couldn't stop himself. He couldn't stop himself from obsessing about Slade. It was like he was possessed. The only thing that matters was finding Slade - at all costs.

Day by day he went out to find him and day by day he came home bruised and battered and unsuccessful.

Today was a difference. The whole team had tried to talk to him, but he had told them all that everything was fine although it wasn't. They weren't satisfied with his answer, but he was the leader and they left him alone. But not Raven. She wasn't going to leave him alone. She wanted him to talk to her, to confide in her.

But he couldn't. She wouldn't understand.

"How do you know that I wouldn't understand? Maybe you should try? I could surprise you." She said.

He smirked. He had known that she would read his mind.

"I told you Raven, there is nothing to be worried about. I'm fine and there is nothing I have to explain."

Raven looked at him angry. "Are you kidding me? You're not fine and there a lot of things to be worried about." She walked to him and to his surprise lifted up his shirt and revealed innumerable bruises and wounds. "Or do you think that these bruises are nothing to be worried about?"

He didn't know what to say. She was right. He was not fine and there were lot of things to be worried about.

Raven's face and voice softened as she continued to speak: "Robin, I just want to help you. I know you better than anyone and you know me better than anyone. Just let me help you like you helped me. Please."

"Raven, I… You can't help me, nobody can. Why can't you just let me be?" He said a stern expression on his face. He wanted her to tell everything so badly, but that would mean to let her get involved. She could get hurt. A thought he couldn't stand.

"What do you want me to say?" Robin shouted.

"I want you to say that you're going to start acting like yourself again." Rave replied.

"This is myself." he said.

"No it's not. It's some other person. It's some other person who has nothing to do with Robin."

"That doesn't make any sense, Raven. I'm me. This is who I am. If you don't like it…"

"Then how come everybody else feels the same way I do? How come everybody else feels as if they don't know you anymore?"

"Maybe they don't", he said quietly. "Maybe I've changed."

For the first time Raven looked away from him. She was on the edge of crying. She didn't want him to see how he was able to stir up her emotions. Why couldn't he let her help him? Couldn't he see much it hurt her to see his suffer… how much it hurt her that he was becoming a cold, uncaring man?

"It hurts, didn't it?" she asked after a while of silence.

"What…" was everything he could say. He didn't understand.

"I mean the wounds. They hurt?" she explained aware of his non-understanding.

He just nodded, unable to say something.

"Let me at least help you with that." She demanded.

He looked confused.

"What I mean is let me heal these wounds." She said and with a chuckle she added "You know, for a Boy Wonder, you can be really dull sometimes."

He gave her a smile. Her sarcasm, how he missed it so much.. But she was right, how could he forget her healing-powers? But she never had healed him before. She had always offered it to him, but he never wanted to. He wanted to feel the pain. It made him feel stronger and more powerful if he was able to endure the pain.

Today he would let her heal him. He couldn't let her see in his heart and soul, but he could at least give her something.

He gestured her to his bed. She followed her gesture and sat next to him.

"Pull off your shirt." She ordered.

He raised an eyebrow and said with a heart-melting grin. "I never dreamt to hear something like that from you. But I'll follow your wish."

He took off his shirt and exposed his chiseled and tanned chest. Raven blushed. He really looked good.

"Lie down." She said.

He laid down.

Raven closed her eyes and put her hands on his chest. Without warning, a brilliant flash of light flared around him, engulfing him completely.

He felt bliss.

He felt home.

And something else.

Love.

It rose up out of him just like that and he knew that's what had frightened him so much about this moment, that's why he never wanted her to heal him, to touch him.

They sat there together, one in heart and soul, for hours on end. Robin felt like his life had been filled up completely, a painfully deep and freezing hole filled to the top with her very essence. Her life, her rare smile, her ongoing warmth and love and devotion … He didn't know if a million thoughts were running through his head or none at all.

"Do you know now, why I can't leave you alone?" she said looking in his handsome face.

Robin smiled and put his finger on her lips. Removing his finger, he slowly lowered his face to hers. Wetting his lips slightly, he tenderly kissed her, softly laying butterfly kisses on her tempting lips. Deepening the kiss, he tasted her and savored the taste he had dreamt of since the first day he laid eyes onher.

Raven trembled under his touch and tears slid from underneath herclosed lids. She allowed him to kiss her without the slightest protest and felt light-headed when his lips lingered on hers. She sensed his trembled patience. His desire to move slowly for her, to not scare her or move too fast. She felt his arms slowly wrap tighter around her, his fingers delicately tracing the hem of her shirt. He began to deepen his intentions when she gave no sign of objection.

Raven gasped slightly when she felt his lips knowingly part her mouth and his tongue lightly probe her own. And still, she gave no signal for him to stop, and continued to supply his access to her willing kisses. Her soft body enveloped him and then suddenly he was kissing her desperately, like a man starved, drowned and hopeless all at once, as if she was the only thing keeping him sane while driving him crazy with desire at the same time. And that was the truth she was the only thing which is keeping him sane.

Their lips parted and Robin said, "I love you Raven." He loved her it was so easy to say. Why was he afraid to admit this?

Raven gave him a wonderful smile. "I love you too."

End Flashback

All this happened several weeks ago.

Her touch has changed us. I've changed, she's changed, and our relationship has changed. I think all for the better. Today I know that my life has been a journey here to her.

I live… for her touch.

And last night was the first time we'd made love. The first time we'd become one physically, no longer connected simply by heart and mind.
Everything was more incredible that I am sure either of us could have imagined. Every touch and kiss, every sensation more powerful than the last. It was as if we'd fallen into heaven together.

And now to wake up beside her with proof it wasn't a dream, it's more than I could ever ask for. Not a trace of regret is in my thoughts, only unconditional love. I'm glad I waited to give my body to this perfect angel, and thrilled with the knowledge she bestowed her own innocence to me.

My heart is thumping wildly against my chest and I know I have to wake her or drive myself insane with the agony of not kissing those lips for a second any longer, of not touching her.

I lean forward, brushing my lips against hers, tenderly at first, but slowly deepening the kiss as I feel her wake up beneath me. A minute longer and her arms are around my neck, our tongues dancing together. Finally, I pull away, hovering over her and smiling down on still sleepy eyes. She sighs, collapsing into the single pillow we shared.

"Morning," I whisper touching her cheeks.

"Morning," she whispers back.

A/N1: That was it… as I said it is a bit too fluffy and shallow… no matter what, just tell me what you think, okay…?

A/N2: Ok, now to something really important: I decided that I will take requests for one-shots from my reviewers… I mean, I just want to show my gratitude for all the reviews you guys gave me and still giving me. I only received 60 reviews for these two one-shots and that's more I though I would get. I'm more than grateful for all the reviews, because your reviews are helping to writ my stories that's why I think you guys should get something from me… something that shows how much your reviews mean to me. But all I can give you is… more stories…

So, if you have a request for a story tell me in a review or mail and I will try it… and with request I mean a storyline or a summary of a story you want read. It's easier for me to write a one-shot for you if you give me a summary of what you want to read.

Oh, and don't expect a RobStar or RaeBB story, because I just can't write about these pairings and it might take a while before I can write ad finish your request, so don't be mad when it can take a month or longer before your request is ready. And keep in mind that I have to limit the requests… okay…?

So, that was it… and don't forget to tell me your e-mail-address if you have a request…

Btw, the first story I will write is for evilsangelbecause she wanted a story with Rae/Slade as the pairing. So, evilsangel: I have already an idea for this pairing, but it will contain a mature themes and it will have hints of RaeRob, but if you want something else then tell me…

Ok, that was it basically…

Until next time…

Alena