I don't own any of the characters in the story or much of anything in real life. So if anyone wants to sue me for using the characters, feel free. You'll end up with about 40 cents and a stale cheese puff that's been in the couch for over a year.
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Chapter 4
The sun blazed through the window – casting shadows across the faces of the slumbering duo. Raven's eyes blinked open. A quick glance to her left confirmed that her memories were not just a dream. He was already awake and she was greeted with a smile that caused her face to flush.
"Morning, beautiful." He moved closer.
"Uh…hi." She fidgeted with the sheets but he was content just gazing. "What time is it?"
He turned around to look at the clock. "A little after 10."
Raven shot up and darted across the room, "What! I have to get going."
"I'll see you later?" Wally half questioned as the bathroom door shut.
No response.
"Ok… uh… later then…" As he left the room and started toward his, he heard his name called out behind him.
"Wait up." Robin called. " I need to talk to you about your team status. Meet me in the gym in an hour."
"I'll be there." He said with a shrug. Already knowing where he wanted to be.
"Is Raven in?"
"Yeah. She should be out of the shower soon."
Robin was oblivious to the events of the night before. It wasn't uncommon to see titans leaving each other's rooms. The roommate situation was troublesome to say the least. If it wasn't someone snoring, it was another's late night snack habits causing spontaneous and temporary room changes.
Robin knocked on Raven's door as Wally continued to his room. The meeting with Robin was going to cut into his usually long shower time.
With no one answering the door, Robin returned to his room to finalize the team lists.
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Already seated and ready to discuss the team placement, Robin eagerly awaited the arrival. He bent down to pick up the pencil that had rolled off the table. By the time he looked up, Kid Flash was already sitting across from him.
"Thanks for coming by. There's some debate as to which team you would best be suited for." Robin pulled out the papers. "While you're more than welcome here, there was a suggestion that your skills may benefit another team. So we're leaving the decision up to you." Robin twirled the pencil.
"What other team was suggested?" Wally asked with genuine curiosity even though his mind was already made up.
"Raven suggested the eastern team." His heart dropped. "She thinks that your skills in conjunction with Mas and Menos would be a great combination."
"Raven said that?" He did his best to hide his disappointment. 'I guess last night was… nothing. Nothing but me making a fool out of myself.'
"It was one opinion but ultimately it is your decision." Robin gave him a half smile. "And to be honest, I'd rather have you here."
"No." He stood up. "East is fine." As he reached the door he asked, "When's the team leaving?"
Robin looked confused, "Tomorrow morning."
"I'll be ready."
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Raven sat cross legged on the roof – meditating to help her sort out what happened. She knew what she felt and was scared. Feelings never came easy and usually had negative consequences.
"Raven!" I knew you'd be up here. "Would you like to join me in a venture to the mall of shopping?"
Meditation time… over. Once Starfire mentioned shopping, there was no escape.
"I…don't think we have time. Robin's going to announce the teams and we should be there."
"He's already done that. No one wanted to wait so he left the lists for everyone to view."
"Who's staying?" Raven asked.
"Well," Starfire counted with her fingers. "You, me, Robin, BeastBoy, and Cyborg of course." Raven nodded. "Then there's Melvin, Timmy, and Teether." She paused trying to remember all the names. "Gnarrk and Kole have agreed to stay for a while. Uhm.. and Red Star will be coming back once we can get a containment field for him."
There was one name that Raven wanted to hear. 'It's probably just an oversight.' "What about Kid Flash?"
"Robin said he wanted to go with Titans East."
The words hit Raven like a ton of bricks but she was determined not to let her shock show. "At least we won't be fighting over bathrooms anymore."
"So the mall of shopping now, right?" Starfire said excitedly.
"Not right now." Raven said somberly. "I have to…"'think of an excuse' "do something. Maybe later."
"Ok!" The perky Tamaranian clutched her hands as Raven headed back to her room.
As she passed by what was Wally's room, she heard his voice. "So you're coming with us?" Jinx's voice reverberated through the closed door.
"Yep." A faint rustling could be heard. "It'll be fun."
That was all she needed to hear. She flew as fast as she could back to her room. 'Why did I think it would turn out differently. It's for the best. He deserves someone who can return his feelings like a normal person… not a half demon too scared to even try.'
"So when are you going to tell me why you're going?" Jinx questioned as she sat legs crossed on his bed. "You don't really want to."
Wally put on his best fake smile. "I don't know what you're talking about."
"Well I never know what you're talking about so we're even." Jinx smirked. "Listen, you helped me, now I want to help you." A chair swept across the room – knocking him into it. "So talk."
"What? You don't want me there?"
"You're not turning this one around." Jinx determination was not going to falter.
"It was suggested that I would be better suited for Titans East. So I'm going."
"Who suggested that!" 'Robin was intent on having you stay here.'
"It's not important." Wally stood up. "Now if you wouldn't mind, I have a lot of packing to do."
"Yeah… because you're so slow." Jinx mumbled sarcastically as she walked out.
'This is for the best. She doesn't want me here. It would probably be too awkward for her.' He hastily packed his bags as he tried to convince himself this really was the best decision.