Chapter Six

I awoke next morning, surprisingly refreshed. I was momentarily confused, unaware of where I was exactly. I tried to stretch, but found myself unable to do so. Turning my head, I saw Jinx's hair! My memory came back in a flash.

I also noticed how relatively cool the trailer was. I remembered it was only early spring, and that Jinx did not turn on the heater. In fact, I doubted it worked. So, I welcomed the warmth beneath the blankets. And then something else occurred to me! I checked both myself and Jinx; we were still clothed. I breathed a sigh of relief.

Nevertheless, the hex girl still managed to humiliate me; her legs were twined between mine, and her left arm (she slept on her belly) was on me, her hand on my right breast. I tried to remove her hand without waking her up, but I failed; she stirred and opened her eyes. She noticed me, and then smiled.

"Good morning, sweetie." she said, softly. I wanted to puke.

"Morning." I deadpanned.

Jinx kissed me before getting out of bed, and then stretched. She then opened a small closet and took out a change of clothes, similar to what she already had on. She looked over her shoulder at me and smiled.

'What the hell does she have in mind?' I wondered. I didn't have to wait long to find out. With her back to me, Jinx stripped naked.

I suspected this was another rouse, trying to get me to like her. She applied deodorant to her underarms and then proceeded to dress. Not surprisingly, I noted she wore a thong, as well as a lacy bra. They were pink in color.

"What do you wear?" she asked me as she put on her clothes.

"Huh?" I asked.

"What do you wear under that leotard?"

I blushed. "Nothing." I muttered.

She faced me, a look of surprise on her face. "You're telling me you go commando?"

"In this type of outfit, I find underclothes pointless."

Now dressed, she faced me with a smile on her face.

"Show me."

"What?"

"I don't believe you. So, show me."

Now I was mad!

"I'm not stripping for you, Jinx!"

"Why not? I did for you."

At least that confirmed it was a rouse. "I'm not obligated to do anything for you. I stayed with you all night, like I said. My obligation is fulfilled, and it never included getting naked."

She nodded. "You're right. I thought I could encourage you."

I glared at her. "Oh no, Jinx. You're not going to try a guilt trip on me into getting me naked."

She stared at me, confused. "I wasn't going to make you feel guilty. I just...thought you might do it after what we shared last night."

"Last night?" I scoffed. "All we shared last night were life stories, our tastes in books, and some saliva."

"Yeah, about that. For someone who says she's straight, you sure are a good kisser."

"Don't change the subject!"

She giggled at me.

"What's so funny?" I asked.

"You're cute when you blush." she said, snickering.

I threw up my arms in exasperation. "Look Jinx, just because I obligated you, that doesn't mean I converted my sexual preference. You can't expect to do that, anymore than I could expect you to become totally straight."

She glared at me with a pensive expression. "I never thought of it in that way."

As she considered my words, I put on my boots, belt, and cloak. Jinx looked dismayed.

"It's too bad really. In fact, it's not fair."

"What?" I asked.

"You're the only woman I've ever felt love for."

"I'm still a teenager, Jinx, so..."

"I don't care. I still see you as a young woman."

"Okay, fine. But, I'm only the first, Jinx. I'm sure somewhere, you'll find someone."

"Nobody like you."

"Will you stop that!"

"Stop what?"

"You're obsessing over me! You have to let go!"

"But, Raven!"

"Don't 'But Raven' me, Jinx."

"Speaking of which, you have a nice..."

"Stop it!" I screamed, not in the mood for more 'compliments' on my figure, especially by someone of the same sex.

"Raven, I..."

"Jinx, no matter what you say or how you feel, I do not, and can not have feelings for you!"

She glared at me, in tears. She looked as if she was about to breakdown.

"Look, Jinx." I said. "Just because I reject you, that doesn't mean you should stop looking for someone."

"But who else can love me?" she asked, crying.

"Not me, I know that. You have to find someone that will love you!"

"Like who?"

"Well, you can just start off by seeking someone of similar preferences as you. Who knows, maybe a guy can fulfill your needs."

"I suppose so."

"That's the spirit!"

She nodded slowly. "Raven, what do you really think of me?"

I pondered her question. "To be honest Jinx, I think you're a basket case. It was crazy of you to even try one night with me."

"Then why'd you do it anyway?"

"Because I felt compassion for you. I didn't want you to run off and kill yourself. It seemed like you might have done that, if I didn't do what I did, even if it was against my better judgment."

"I see." she said, smiling.

Something else popped into my mind. "You know, we can still be friends."

"Friends?"

"Yeah, like I am with Starfire."

"Her?"

"Okay, so you're different from Star. What I mean is, we can keep in touch. If you have a problem, you can ask me and I can try to help you out. Of if you're just lonely and need someone to chat with, you'll have me."

"How can we keep in touch?"

I gave her my communicator. "Use this. Ask the computer for my name before you call, so everyone else doesn't panic when you call."

"Got it. And I assume it recharges?"

"Just like a cell phone."

"Thanks Raven."

I approached the door, but Jinx stopped me. "What?" I asked.

"Please, Raven. Just one last kiss, to remember what we had. Please?"

I swallowed nervously. "Sure." I blurted out.

Jinx encircled her arms around me and pulled me toward her. She then closed her eyes and kissed me. Closing my eyes, I found myself also embracing her. Without thinking, we then French kissed. My heart leapt when I felt Jinx's hands moving toward my waist. For some reason, I decided to try reverse psychology on her, and I did the same. To further my strategy, I then grasped her butt.

As I should have expected, she did the same to me. So much for my strategy.

Finally, she ended the kiss.

"Sure you won't change you mind?" she asked.

"Positive." I replied.

"Okay then."

I tried to get my emotions in check as I opened the door. Before leaving, I shot one last glance at Jinx. She just waved.

Smiling back at her, I said goodbye and then went outside and closed the door.

I collected myself and the teleported back to Titans Tower.