Inspiration

Sorry for the delay-Lord of the files

Beast boy didn't know why he called Catherine back. He wasn't even planning to. Until, he guessed, Starfire told the team that Robin and her were going out to some unknown location. Which, a beaming Robin, explained as they were going out. They were going out. He remembered laughing and the stares that followed. He remembered smiling and saying he had a date. He remembered dancing out with a hum.

"Beast boy," Catherine said worriedly.

Beast boy shook his head and said with a smile, "Sorry, must of dozed off."

Catherine smiled sweetly and said, "What made you call me?"

"Whatever do you mean?" Beast boy said smiling.

She smiled and said; "I apologize. It just appeared to me that you weren't going to call."

Beast boy sighed. He didn't know what to say or do. He hated not knowing. He hated the fact that this felt like a rebound.

"Well it appears our pizza is coming," Catherine said softly.

"I believe so."

Catherine averted her eyes and started to play with the salt and pepper shaker. Beast boy continued to stare behind her at nothing. He transferred his attention when he heard her sigh. She was playing with the tips of her hair. She had this, this sad look in her eyes. She looked a little lost. He then took her pale hand in his. Catherine's eyes met his and both smiled simultaneously.

The pizza came, the scent of an all vegetarian pizza wafted the entire table. Both moved their chairs closer together and it was nice. They held each other's hands and it was nice. She and him didn't talk much, but there was this quiet understanding. The couples near them didn't understand how, but it was there. And it was nice.

After a few slices, Beast boy broke the silence saying; "I noticed some marks on your arm."

She looked up guiltily and Beast boy said, "I understand."

Catherine buried her head into his chest and started to cry. He really did understand. He was tempted a long time ago. But in his defense he was in a hospital and the drugs they gave him as painkillers had side effects of depression.

"I didn't think anyone would notice," She said finally.

He raised her lowered head and said, "I'm glad I did."

They stared into each other's eyes and kissed. Beast boy didn't know why he did that. Did he think that she was too depressed and needed a pick me up? Did he think he could make it feel better by kissing it away? Did he really think this made that dagger feeling of pain when he thought of Starfire would go away?

"That was my first kiss," She said after a few moments.

"Mine too."

Both were quiet for a few moments before she said, "We should do this again sometime."

Beast boy sat there and responded, "How about tomorrow?"

She moved closer to him and said, "That would be nice."

"Beast boy," Cyborg said teasingly "Who's the lucky lady?"

"Who is the unfortunate one?" Raven said dryly.

Robin just smiled and Starfire had this look in her eye.

She then smiled and said, "Well it is a glorious occasion for you and I am glad you are glad."

Beast boy took on a western accent and said, "You think you can…watch the town for me?"

Everyone looked at each other and said, "Yes."

Beast boy then waved good bye and left.

He didn't know that she was staring.

Beast boy continued walking towards the city. It has been a few months since their very first date and he wanted to give her this bracelet as an anniversary gift. He found her on a bench a few blocks away from where they were suppose to meet.

"Hey," Beast boy said waving.

"Oh hello," Catherine said smiling.

"Come now, you didn't make me walk all this way for nothing did you?" Beast boy said smiling.

"Actually," Catherine said smiling "I thought you were getting fat."

"HEY!" Beast boy said loudly "I'm buff. Just watch me."

He then went through several athletic poses to prove his strength.

"I don't know…I heard Robin was a lot more athletic," She said smiling sweetly.

"All come on, that's below the belt," Beast boy said faking sadness.

She laughed and offered up her arm. Beast boy made a show of grudgingly taking her arm, but smiled all the way through. They walked arm and arm for a while before they decided where to go.

"I know a Indian place you might like," Catherine offered.

"Is that the one with the eight armed elephant and the kinky picture of the sultan with six wives?"

"For the last time it isn't kinky," Catherine said in mock anger.

"All seven are bare foot all over," Beast boy said innocently.

Catherine smiled and said, "Come lets go, we'll take a cab."

"I don't know, maybe we should walk."

"Come on Beast boy," Catherine said smiling "If we get there sooner we'll have more time for other things."

Beast boy pitted his options together and decided for the best course of action.

"TAXI!" Beast boy yelled into the streets.

Catherine shook her head and smiled as they waited for a cab.

"I love you," Beast boy said suddenly.

She started to bite her nails. She had told him that a week ago and he didn't say anything.

"Are you being honest?"

"Of course," Beast boy said as he opened the door for her "I wouldn't joke or lie about that."

She sat on the driver side of the cab and both held each other's hand as they looked out their corresponding windows. The cab stopped at a red light and waited for the light to turn green. It made its way to make a left turn. Beast boy turned his head to look at Catherine. He saw her outlined in a blinding light. Then all became dark.

"Hello," a voice came on the phone.

"Yes," Robin's voice replied.

"Is this the Titan residence?"

"Yes can I ask who is calling?" Robin said worriedly.

"Yes I am Doctor Jonathan Taylor, and I work at St. Beatrice general hospital—"

"What does this have to do with us?" Robin said interrupting.

The doctor coughed and said, "We found this number in one of our patients pockets and we recognized him because of his green—"

"Beast boy!" Robin exclaimed.

Everyone turned their head at that.

"How is he? How is his condition?" Robin asked quickly.

"His condition is stable and he asked to see all of you," the good doctor said.

"We'll be right there!" Robin said hanging up.

"What is it Robin?" Starfire said curious.

"Beast boy's in the hospital."

Her eyes went wide and she flew out of the room. And was followed by everyone else.

Beast boy was leaning onto his arm as he peered through the glass. There she was. There she was. A woman he loved. Is this the curse of him? Hit by a drunk driver that just continued to drive on? Are things like this going to happen to all the women he loved?

"Beast boy," a voice said behind him.

Without even turning his head he knew who it was.

"Beast boy," the voice said softer.

He just continued to look through the glass. She was bandaged up quite nicely. Beast boy had to swallow tears as he saw what had happened to her.

"Beast boy," the voice repeated.

He continued to stare as the heart monitor continued to play its dance. Up and down, and up and down, and up and down. He then started to bang his head against his arm. And up and down, and up and down. It was louder now, he just had to get it out.

"Beast boy?" the voice asked worriedly/

Beast boy continued to stare at the monitor until a few minutes later. When it stopped. Beast boy fell to his knees and started to cry.

"Beast boy it shall be fine," Starfire said holding him "It shall be fine."

"I just told her I loved her," Beast boy said shakily.

Starfire just continued to hold him.

"Why did this have to happen?" Beast boy asked.

"Sometimes one must go through a thousand tragedies to find the perfect ending…do you not think so, Beast boy?"

"But where am I suppose to turn to?" Beast boy asked, "You can't watch over me, you have Robin to deal with—"

"No, I do not."

Beast boy looked up confused when she explained, "Robin and I have…what is the term…broke something?"

Beast boy did something he hadn't done in the last few hours. Smiled.