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Rated T or PG- 13 for- Violence, language, difficult situations, and Romance scenes later on.

Genre: Drama/Angst/Romance

Chapter 3. Followed

Beastboy was still up in bed tossing and turning with a loud sigh, he leapt of his bed with only his white undershirt and green boxers he left his room. He was walking down the hallway, he passed Robin's room, he was there. He passed Starfire's room, she was there too he could smell a strawberry scent. Cyborg he was there to he could smell motor oil that stuck on the half robot Titan when he was working on the T-car. Terra…he didn't smell anything.

"Terra?" he knocked on her door. No one answered.

"Must be in the bathroom…" he said to himself. Yawning he walked by Raven's room…the scent of lavender was gone…he stopped at her door. Did she go on one of her midnight walks?

"Raven?" Beastboy asked. No one answered as well. He began to get suspicious she probably left. He was worried that something could happen to her, racing to his room he changed to his uniform and was off to find Raven. He had a bad feeling that something terrible was going to happen...

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Raven was walking down the path of Jump City's park. It was dark; there was no sound except for the crickets; she felt insecure. Something inside told her to go back…but she pushed it away she needed to clear her mind. Leaning against a tree she sighed and closed her eyes taking in the cold air and earthy scent.

Terra watched from an alley poking her head out just enough to be able to see her.

"So this is were she's been going…" thought Terra as she observed Raven's actions…Suddenly something got her eye…a man? It was hidden in the shadows and seemed to approach Raven, but Raven was oblivious to this she just leaned on the tree her eyes closed. Terra watched wondering what the young man would do listening closely she heard him speak.

"I've been waiting for you…" the person spoke.

Terra smiled. " I knew it! That slut, she's been coming out to met that guy I'm so telling Beastboy!" Terra screamed in her mind. Just then she heard Raven scream, looking closely she saw Raven struggling against the man's grip. She kicked him down there and began to run. The man groaned holding his injured body part.

The man began to run after her. They disappeared deeper into the park. Terra decided to follow them. Stepping out of the alley she ran after them. Following the screams she hid herself behind a tree. She looked out Raven was held by the wrist, she began to say her words

"Azarath Metrion Zin—"

When the man slapped her forbidding her from speaking she cried out in pain. Terra did feel pity for Raven, but she was trying to steal her boyfriend, and she would do anything to keep him; even if it meant lying.

"Ok so she's not meeting him…but I'll just stretch the truth…I mean she's still going to do it," Terra said with a smirk.

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Beastboy heard screams erupt throughout the streets…Raven?

"Oh no!" Beastboy changed into a cheetah and ran to the park where the sound came from.

The man pushed her down on the floor grinning at his achievement. But suddenly a green cheetah pounced on him.

The green cheetah growled in the man's face, he scratched his face with his claws leaving a crimson mark blood flow down his cheek. The man groaned in pain. The cheetah changed form to one of a human.

Beastboy.

He held the man by his shirt and shook him hard.

"You bastard! Taking advantage of a girl by herself!" Beastboy screamed with fury. The man quivered in fear.

"I—I—I'm sorry! Please don't hurt me!" he pleaded. Beastboy's eyebrow narrowed he growled in his face.

"Sorry's not enough!" he shouted and punched the guy out. The man lay on the ground unconscious.

Raven was on the floor crying. Beastboy quickly went to her and hugged her tightly.

"Raven, are you okay!" Beastboy asked as he held her tightly to him. She cried onto his shoulder. He began to brush her hair trying to calm her down.

"Did he do anything to you?" Beastboy questioned he was worried about Raven, he cared very much for her…and seeing that guy almost… he couldn't bring himself to even think the word. He pressed her head against his neck holding her to him not letting go until her sobbing stopped. Raven lifted her head and looked at his eyes.

"He, only slapped me," she said quietly turning her face away from him, due to embarrassment. Beastboy let out a relieved sigh.

"Thank god he didn't do anything else…are you okay?" he asked as he placed a hand on her right cheek that was red from the slap she received. She nodded.

"Don't worry, I wont let anything happen to you," Beastboy assured and gazed at her. She looked so beautiful such an innocent girl didn't deserve that kind of treatment. After all she had gone through; Trigon. Slowly he wiped her tears away, staring into her violet eyes that reflected pain…and love?

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Terra watched fuming with anger and jealousy. She growled under her breath.

"I hate you Raven! So much I will get revenge!" Terra screamed in her mind. She saw how close they were, she wanted to go out there and stop it but if she came out they would ask why she was there and why she didn't try to help Raven. Cursing herself she ran back to the Tower.

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Realizing just how close they were Raven backed away. Even though she really wanted to be this close to him, being in his arm, inhaling his scent…she couldn't Terra had him even though she hated her, Raven couldn't bring herself to make Beastboy cheat on Terra.

Beastboy felt Raven back away from his embrace with a confused expression he asked why.

"What's wrong?" He asked softly as his eyes searched her own for answers. She merely looked down her beautiful violet hair falling in her face making her look if possible prettier.

"I just…can't" Raven responded in a firm tone. She had to keep emotionless; she couldn't show emotion; but it was hard too. Beastboy looked confused.

"It's all right I'm not going to hurt you like that guy," he assured her as he reached out and held her hand. Raven felt her insides burn from his touch, she loved him so much… but he belonged to someone else. Looking into his green eyes she responded.

"Its not that…but, thank you for saving me," Raven said as she stared at him with appreciation.

Beastboy smiled and squeezed her hand.

"Your welcome, I wouldn't let anyone do that to you, if you need help just call me, I'll be there, remember, you're not alone."

Raven was touched by his words she never had someone that truly cared about her, someone that would be there for her. He was a great friend one she would always carry in her heart. She wished she could just confess her feelings, but she knew she couldn't, it was forbidden. The thought just pained her that she had to keep her emotions under her skin; never to come out…She felt a tear come roll down her cheek. She hated herself for this.

Beastboy saw and his face turned to one of concern, he wiped the tear away feeling the coldness of her flesh immediately he embraced her letting her tears stain his uniform. Beastboy felt sadness over come him he never liked seeing people cry it hurt him as well…and seeing Raven cry…pained his heart. He didn't know why but he didn't like seeing her cry she had suffered so much in her life… that's why he always tried to make her smile.

He brushed her violet hair inhaling her lavender scent. For some reason Raven seemed to make him more peaceful, content, happy…she caused so many emotions in him and he began to wonder why. Every time he saw Terra he felt…nothing…she was his girlfriend but he never felt that tingling feeling he had when he first met her. It just seemed to vanish when she turned stone and the only girl that was there was Raven, he had been around her more…and now Terra came back. Terra was the first girl to love him probably the only girl…what he didn't know was that the girl in his arms loved him much more then Terra ever would and her love was pure and real…not some girlish crush or infatuation.

Raven's tears ceased as she began to drift into sleep. Beastboy picked her up and carried her in his arms startling her, but she remained silent, her slender legs fell lightly over his arm. Her back lay on his other arm, her arms held onto his neck as she drifted to sleep. Beastboy looked down at her, smiling he made his long walk back to the Tower…

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Terra lay on her bed punching furiously at her pillow. She was enraged that Raven was stealing Beastboy away from her. And Beastboy was falling for her she knew it she could sense it when he stared at the dark girl.

"You will pay Raven! Mark my words; you will pay…" she screamed in her room as she threw her pillow at the wall.

Suddenly she heard the door to the hallway open; quickly she stepped out of her room. There was Beastboy with Raven in his arms sleeping. Terra bubbled with anger inside but kept it in and out a look of worry on her face.

"Beastboy what happened to Raven?" she said in a fake worried voice. Beastboy frowned at the remembrance.

"Raven…she almost got…" he started, Terra knew what happened but she played dumb.

"Got what Beastboy?" Terra questioned as she looked at Raven's face with concern.

"…She almost got...raped…if I wasn't there something bad would of happened," Beastboy explained, Terra gasped.

"Poor Raven, want me to help you take her to her room?" Terra asked sweetly. Beastboy smiled oblivious to the fakeness that lay behind her words.

"Thanks Terra," he said happy to know his girlfriend cared.

"No problem," she replied with a smile. Beastboy nodded and began to make his way to her room. Beastboy typed the code in and the door opened. Terra took note of the code for future reference.He placed her delicate body on her bed picking her head up to put the pillow underneath. He did everything with special care while Terra watched hatefully, she pulled the covers on her and let her rest. They stepped out leaving Raven to sleep.

Terra held Beastboy's hand and walked back to her room. Stopping at her door she smiled at him.

"See you tomorrow!" she leaned in to kiss him, Beastboy let her although he did very little in the kiss. Terra pulled away from him looking confused.

"What's wrong Beastboy? Why don't you want to kiss me anymore?" she asked sadly.

"No it's not that…" he stuttered, Terra didn't look satisfied.

"Then what is it?" Terra questioned as he stood there looking flushed.

"Is it that you don't love me anymore!" Terra shouted.

"No! No you see…I'm just confused about something," he stated as he began to sweat out of nervousness.

"So you do love me?" she asked hopefully.

"Yes, I love you,"

Terra closed the gap between them and began to kiss him.

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Raven felt the warmness of Beastboy's body leave; slowly she got out of bed. She still had her leotard and cloak on, it was filled with dirt and leaves from being pushed on the floor; she shivered at the thought. Taking her purple silk night gown and robe she left her room thinking about Beastboy…how concerned he was for her how he cared and never let go of her until her crying stopped. Was it possible that he might like her? No! It's forbidden...

Stepping out of her room she made her way to the bathroom. Her foot touched the ground lightly careful not to make a sound. She saw two shadowed figures that were very close. Careful to not make a sound she rounded the corner to see the thing that most pained her.

There was Beastboy kissing Terra…they both seemed really into it. Raven stood there frozen she didn't know what to do…she was stupid to think she had a chance with Beastboy! Terra opened her eyes and saw Raven there with a sad expression adorning her pale face… smirking she closed her eyes and deepened the kiss …she knew that would get back at Raven for trying to steal her boyfriend!.

Raven saw Terra open her eyes. Terra was trying to bring her pain…she wouldn't give her the satisfaction no not anymore! Holding back her tears…she walked up confidently. They stood in her way to the bathroom that was next to Terra's room. Terra parted from Beastboy.

"Oh I'm sorry we were in your way!" she spoke as she turned to Raven grinning. Raven stared back emotionless if Terra's mission was to break her down; she wasn't about to let her.

"Don't worry… I was just heading to the shower, feel free to continue your…activity," Raven said trying to keep her voice firm but failing. Beastboy turned to Raven and immediately pulled away from Terra.

"Um…Raven…sorry, you had to see…that," Beastboy spoke as he looked down at the floor. Terra grinned.

"Yes we are very sorry you had to see us kissing," Terra spoke putting more emphasis on the word kissing.

She looked away from them then walked past them going into the shower.

Beastboy sighed. Terra's grin disappeared

"What's wrong?" she asked sadly.

"Nothing…well I'll see you tomorrow…" he said softly. Terra frowned getting angry.

"Whatever!" she went in and closed her door slamming it in his face.

Beastboy stood still for a moment. Did her really see Raven have tears in her eye's when she saw them? Or was it his imagination?

He heard the running water of the shower and leaned against the wall listening to the sound. He could smell the shampoo Raven was using…he thought back to everything that happened. Discovering Raven that night, their conversation, this morning when Raven was making her tea, this night when she almost got…he couldn't say it…now this!. Was it his imagination or was he always there? Why was it that every time he was there Raven seemed sad and pained?

This was so frustrating! Lost in thought he didn't hear the bathroom door open.

"Beastboy? What are you doing still out here?" Raven asked. Beastboy looked up he was amazed. There was Raven her hair was slightly wavy from the water, her violet hair fell to her back as two strands fell in front framing her pale face that shined. She wore a silk purple nightgown that hugged her figure, her shoulders exposed as the strap of the nightgown hung on them, her legs smooth and pale, and the scent coming off her was intoxicating… Raven looked. Beautiful.

"Beastboy?" Raven asked again. Beastboy snapped back to reality. Looking into her violet eyes that told so much that told her emotions, her feelings…right new she was feeling insecure…

"Sorry Rae, just got distracted…is everything all right I mean after…" Beastboy began. Raven looked down.

"I'm…fine…thankfully you were there, I appreciate it a lot," Raven thanked as her eyes met his locked. They stood there in a moment of silence. They came closer…

"Look I—" he started but then a loud booming voice made him stop immediately.

"Yo! You guys have to be in bed right now!" Cyborg said appearing from the end of the hallway. They stepped away from each other. Cyborg eyed them suspiciously.

"What's going on here?" he asked.

"Nothing! Cyborg it's not what you think!" Beastboy shouted panicked as he chuckled nervously. Cyborg raised an eyebrow in amusement. Raven looked down.

"Well all right, now ya'll better get to bed tomorrow Robin's making us train…spiky head, know it all—" Cyborg began his insult when Raven cut in.

"We get the message…good night," she faced Beastboy.

"And thanks…" she whispered.

"No problem…remember anytime you need help or want to talk, just call me," Beastboy reminded her. She nodded and started to her room.

When she entered her room. Cyborg turned to Beastboy.

"You're not cheating on Terra, are you?" Cyborg asked as he raised an eyebrow. Beastboy shook his head.

"No, just…something happened to her," he stated.

"What happened?" The half machine Titan asked as his face turned to one of concern…he noticed he was beginning to drift away from Raven and he felt guilty about it they used to be close like brother and sister.

"Raven…she almost got...raped…" Beastboy explained, as his face showed worry.

"Holy crap! That bastard didn't do anything right?" Cyborg questioned as he panicked.

"No thank God I was there to stop him before he did anything further…"

"I feel so guilty we haven't been there for her…I guess we got distracted with Terra coming back and all…" Cyborg told him as he looked down in shame.

"I guess we all did…including me…" Beastboy said, as his voice got softer.

"I'm glad your there to help her, she really needs someone who understands her and I think you're the perfect guy," Cyborg said smiling. Beastboy smiled back.

"Yeah… I just hopes she comes to me when she needs help…well I'll see you at training tomorrow."

"Yeah…damn Robin!" Cyborg spoke as he left the hallway.
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