Author's Note: Felt like writing a sad, oneshot. Consider this a gift to all those who have reviewed "You're Beautiful" and are being patient for my updates (despite how slow I am Lol). I wrote this is like, 20 minutes, because I wanted to see what I was capable of writing in a short period of time. It's not great but it'll do. Hope you enjoy it.

Disclaimer: I do not own the song mentioned in this fanfiction. The song was sung by Tina Arena and is called "Wasn't it good".


Wasn't It Good

It was as if time as stopped. I was by his side even before he hit the ground; steadying him and lowering him gently to cradle his head in my lap. I didn't scream or shout. I simply sat by him, in stunned silence.

Out of the corner of my eye I could see that Raven and Beastboy had caught the criminal responsible and where now handing him over to the police. The police themselves had been quick to block off access to the area and a gathering crowd of people stood in anticipation behind the black and yellow tape. But I could not care less about them. I listened to his laboured breathing as my eyes darted from his paling face to the gunshot wound in his chest and back again as he attempted to move.

"Lie still." I pleaded, gripping his hand. "Cyborg has called for an ambulance. It shall be arriving shortly."

I did not know how I had managed to keep the fear from my voice but I certainly knew that my emotions would soon get the better of me. I could already feel the tears stinging in my eyes but I blinked them back, willing myself to stay strong for him.

"I'm sorry."

I wasn't entirely sure if he had spoken out loud or if it was in my head for his voice was just barely a whisper.

"What?"

"I'm sorry." He repeated, louder this time as a hand flew to his mouth to stifle a cough but it was without success.

My eyes widened at the sight of blood on his hand but I pulled my gaze away to look him in the eye.

"You should not be sorry." I whispered to him, stroking his hair. "I…I was not quick enough. I knew what he was doing and yet I did not stop him! I am the one whoshould besorry."

A tear leaked out from the corner of my eye and he was quick to wipe it away with his thumb.

"Robin…Richard…"

He hushed me and pulled the mask from his face before smiling. I could tell he was in a great deal of pain for the corners of his mouth twitched and his body was beginning to shake.

"I'm sorry," He continued. "Because last night I promised to spend the rest of my life with you. And now I've broken that promise."

I let out a sob. "Richard, do not speak like that. Cyborg…he has called for the paramedics and they shall make you better and we can be together! You'll…you'll be ok! You'll be ok…"

Maybe if I had said it one more time I would come to believe my own lies. He was not ok and I knew that but I felt that I needed to keep hoping.

"Kory." He sighed. "I love you. You know that, right?"

I nodded fiercely and brought his hand to my cheek. "Yes, Richard, I know. And I love you too. That is why everything will be ok. Because we love each other."

His body convulsed as he coughed again, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth.

"Sing for me." He rasped, once again wiping away my tears. "Sing for me one last time, Kory."

My lip trembled but I nodded hesitantly before taking a deep, shaky breath.

"Wouldn't you know It, I've lost my courage
Isn't that funny, me lost for words.
Not that it really matters, 'cause I know you know
And you would have told me yourself if you could."

His eyes drifted shut and a peaceful smile spread across his face. I brought my head down to rest our foreheads together.

"Remember the first time, we met each other;
You were in your world and I was in mine.
Breaking down the barriers, we broke all the rules
But wasn't it good, wasn't it fine.
While I took for granted, you took your time.

Longing for love; oh how we tried.
It's over now that's understood, but wasn't it good.
"

I rocked him gently in my arms and he lifted his head slowly to place a lingering kiss on my lips. Tears flowed endlessly down my face but I carried on singing; for his sake.

"So long together, two would be lovers,
Caring for flowers that just wouldn't grow.
And in all of our tomorrows, we'll have yesterday
And wasn't it good, wasn't it fine
While I took for granted, you took your time
Longing for love, oh how we tried
It's over now that's understood…"

The paramedics had already lifted Robin onto a stretcher but I had not left his side. I could feel his breathing slow and I knew that this was it. Kissing him once more on his cold lips I backed away, watching as he was loaded into the back of the ambulance.

"But wasn't it good"


Author's Note: How'd you like it? Yes this is a tragedy so please don't send me reviews that say "OMFG I can't believe U killed Robin! Die B!tch" (I'm talking about you, Mr Anonymous reviewer!) I'll just get mad if you write something like that.

I've never written a tragedy or a songfic before so I wanted to give it a shot. Comments?