Beast Boy walked alone into the Tower, his heart heavy as he dragged his feet slightly. Now, he had the answers to his questions, but he was even more unsettled then before. He now knew what was bothering Raven, and a part of him could even appreciate that she had trusted him enough to confide. After all, it couldn't have been easy for her to say what she had. Still, he couldn't help but wish things were different.

The truth was - he felt like a fool.

He made his way into Ops and plopped down upon the sofa. Locating the remote, he flipped on the television and began to surf though the channels. He was searching for anything that could distract him, but his thoughts were louder than any of the shows or commercials. When he had asked Raven if it was only him, he had been hoping for a different answer. Even before their kiss, he had found himself thinking of her so much lately and wondering if there could ever be anything between them. Then came the night of the storm. The heat was broken as well as the barriers that had existed between them - if only for a moment.

Yet now, he realized that it was really nothing. She was struggling with urges and he was the one that just happened to be there. If Robin or Cyborg had been in the room with her that night, would she had kissed them? He hated to admit, but if he wasn't anything special to her, then it probably wouldn't have mattered who it was. It was times like this that he couldn't help but wonder: was he not allowed to have someone? Fate, destiny, whatever you wanted to call it had a habit of taking people away from him.

He was a fool.

Suddenly, he felt the weight of someone's gaze upon him, and he turned to see Raven standing in the doorway. The sadness in her eyes mirrored his own feelings as they looked at each other, neither speaking nor moving. Beast Boy wanted to say something, but he just couldn't see to find any words that fit. As ridiculous as it was, he was a little angry at her because, while it hadn't been intentional, she had led him on and caused him to think of the impossible as possible.

She dropped her gaze and slowly turned to leave the room and Beast Boy's guilt crashed upon him like a heavy wave. He had no right to be angry at anyone but himself.


Raven made it back to her room just as the first few tears slipped down her face like slender, silver fingers. She had never been one to lie, but yet she had just now. Now, Beast Boy was sitting there alone and looking so very upset, but she couldn't comfort him. She knew what would happen if she did, even if it was her fault that he was upset. The truth shined in her mind with the brilliance of the sun - she did love him and that was all the more reason she had to stay away. To sleep with him now while she was in this state would only undermine her true feelings.

Besides, for once the truth would only make things worse. It was best that he didn't know. Her only hope was that these urges would soon subside, but even then could she confess her feelings?

She didn't know. She just didn't know.

AN: I just realized that this story is a bit of a 'tease.' Since it's all about waiting, I guess I'm just making everyone else wait (kidding), but don't worry. I only have 2-3 more chapters planned and I've already written the final scene in my mind. Hopefully, everyone will be happy with what is to happen. Thanks for all the wonderful reviews. This is the first story I've written like this, so I really appreciate any and all encouragement. Look on the bright side - this story may tease but at least I'm a quick updater.