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Now on with the story…..

Chapter 2

A Rainy Day…

"Azarath, Metrion, Zinthos." Raven felt a rush of tranquility sweep through her veins as she lifted herself into mid-air. The quiet titan had to concentrate; she couldn't be distracted. Not even the pounding rain outside would disrupt her meditation. It was the only way that Raven could keep her mind off him.

"Azarath, Metrion, Zin-"

"Raven? Are you there friend?" Starfire called out, softly knocking the door. Annoyed at being interrupted, Raven walked to the door to open it, revealing half of her pale face.

"What?" She asked in an irritated tone.

"I was wondering if you could partake with me in going to the mall of shopping. I heard that there was going to be a sale." Starfire hopefully asked.

"No Starfire." She responded, but when Raven saw Star's saddened look, she corrected herself, "Sorry Starfire, but I can't go. Right now I'm meditating, and it is raining outside. Maybe tomorrow we'll go."

"Oh yes friend!" Starfire nearly shouted with glee. "If there is no more rain tomorrow we shall go to the mall of shopping!"

After Starfire left, Raven closed the door and resumed her meditating position, and started to chant.

"Azarath, Metrion, Zinthos. Azarath, Metrion, Zinthos. Azarath, Metrion, Ugh!" It was impossible to concentrate anymore.

'Come on Raven, concentrate. Don't let your emotion get the best of you. You have to be strong. You can't be thinking of him. '

'How can you say that? Whatever you do, you won't get him off your mind.'

'Yes I will.'

'Are you sure about that? You know I'm not lying. You love him.'

'No I don't. H-he is just a crush.'

'No it isn't. Aqualad was just a crush, but Beast Boy is much more.'

'Shut up! You're lying!'

'How can I be lying if I'm love? I'm the emotion that haunts you day and night. I'm the little voice that keeps nagging at you to tell him your true feelings."

'You of all emotions should know what I can cause. It is dangerous to just let go of them. I can harm my friends; I can harm him.'

'You have to take a risk.'

'Sorry, but I will not risk it. I just can't.'

Raven stood and looked out her window. She wanted to be out there, feeling the refreshing touch of each raindrop. Raven wanted to dance again like she did the day before. She wanted to escape the prison that kept her apart from everyone around her. Raven wanted to be free.

'Maybe a cup of herbal tea will ease my troubled mind. I just need to get out of my room.' Quickly, Raven exited her room and went towards the living room.

When she entered, she spotted Beast Boy and Cyborg playing video games on the couch. They were deeply engulfed in the game to even notice her entering the room. Starfire and Robin were nowhere in sight.

"You're going down!" Cyborg said.

"No I'm not. If I beat you last time, I'm going to beat you this time too." Beast boy stated.

"I told that game didn't count! You got a head start on the game instead of waiting for me to finish my drink of water!" Cyborg yelled.

"Hey! That is not true. I never knew that you were going drink water!" Beast Boy exclaimed.

'Control yourself Raven. Act like you always do around Beast Boy.' Raven sauntered toward the kitchen and started to prepare some herbal tea.

"Booyah!" Cyborg boomed, "I beat you little man! I won! Oh yeah! Its my birthday! Its my birthday!"

"Hey! That's no fair!" The changeling pouted.

"Those games that you idiots are playing are a waste of your time." Raven's monotone voice startled the boys.

"Whoa!" Beast Boy stammered, "Raven, I-I didn't know that y-you were here."

"Well, now you do." She stated. 'Control yourself Raven. Don't let him know how you feel.'

"Hey Raven!" Cyborg smiled. "Want to play?"

"No thanks. I have better things to do than sit around and play some mindless games." She said.

"Ooookay, suit yourself." Cyborg commented. He turned towards Beast Boy, "Want to play another round B.B.? Ummm…Beast Boy….. are you all right?" Cyborg frantically waved a hand in front of his face. He was staring at Raven.

"W-what? What happened?" He asked quickly, turning his head toward Cyborg. A tint of blush spread over his face.

"I should be asking you that question. You were staring at Raven and you completely spaced out. Are you o.k. little man?" Cyborg asked. "You look really uncomfortable B.B."

Suddenly, an explosion was heard. The cup that Raven held in her hand had shattered into pieces. They were spread all over the floor. 'Those words……Beast Boy staring at me……He doesn't……He can't……He was stunned……appalled……I insulted his 'precious' games……yes……he was surprised……control yourself Raven……control your emotion.'

As Raven bent to clean up the mess, she felt a hand touch hers. The warmth of the touch made chills go up her spine. Her amethyst eyes made contact with a pair of concerned jade eyes.

"Beast Boy," she silently whispered.

"Are you all right Raven?" He questioned.

'His eyes……so pure……so captivating……can't help myself. ' At that moment, she didn't care about the danger of her powers. If at that moment the world collapsed, Raven wouldn't care. All that mattered was for her to gaze into those eyes of his.

"I-I'm fine Beast Boy…" Raven felt the warmth in her cheeks.

Those emerald eyes were like doors inviting her in. She was being reeled in by his presence like a magnet. She was entranced by his aroma. Slowly, they were both starting to close in on the gap. Never had the titan taken her eyes off him. They were close. So close…..

The echoes of the exploding lamps never reached her ears. All she take notice of was the beat of her pounding heart, and the exhaustion that she felt throughout her body. A strange feeling came from the pit of her stomach. Sweat started to pour out her forehead. Raven started to tremble, and her head was spinning. Her breath became shallow. She was starting to lose oxygen.

'What… is happening to… me? Why… do I feel… like this? I……can't …take this……… any…more…….' Raven was starting to lose sight of those eyes. The light that they gave her was getting harder to see. Everything felt so blurry; so invisible. Soon, Raven felt darkness engulf her thoughts. She fell forward and Raven felt a pair of hands catch her.

"Raven! Talk to me!" A voice spoke to her. It was Beast Boy. She could barely distinguish the words. Raven was starting to black out.

"Help me……" The violet haired girl murmured before losing conscious of everything around her.

To be continued……..

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