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

Genre: Drama/Angst/Romance

Chapter 5. Secrets Revealed

They had finally finished the training session and were so tired it seemed impossible to move. Robin had a smile on his face after he stopped timing them; they had improved so much and he was proud.

"Excellent work guys! How about I'll let you guys have no training for a week?" he announced.

"Awesome!" Beastboy exclaimed with a smile. Terra also smiled and then grabbed his hand.

"Now we can finally have time to go on a date!" She said happily. Beastboy only smiled at this statement. Date? They haven't been on one in a long time and quiet frankly he seemed nervous about it.

"Hey! Save the flirting for later!" Cyborg said in a playful way as he let a grin spread on his face.

"Please, let us go to the gym. I need to use the showers," Starfire stated who was sweaty and hot. Robin nodded at her and they left inside.

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The Titans had entered and Beastboy sat on the bench letting his body lean against the wall as he let out a breath; he was beyond tired his legs felt like jelly after all that running. When he saw Robin begin to lift weights his eyes widened as his mouth dropped open.

"Dude, aren't you tired? How can you still lift weights after all that training!" he exclaimed.

"Keep complaining and I'll call of the training free week," he threatened.

Terra jabbed Beastboy on the side making him wince in pain. "Ugh, sorry I asked..." he said softly as he rubbed his side and Cyborg laughed at this.

Starfire had come out of the showers and now looked refreshed and of course not sweaty. Robin immediately set down the weights to look at her as she smiled at him.

"Robin, I need to talk to Raven," she explained and everyone went silent. Beastboy's head lifted at the mention of her name, he exchanged a glance with Cyborg who was also worried. Raven...after last night, he had many thoughts crossing through his mind, how was she doing? was she alright?

"Of course Star, tell us how she is okay?" Robin responded. Starfire nodded then left the room, but her face no longer held happiness but worry.

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Slowly she approached Raven's door and knocked cautiously at her door.

Knock. Knock.

No Answer...

Knock. Knock.

No Answer...

"Raven?" she started she heard footsteps approach and could swear she heard sniffs. Maybe she was just imagining things.

Raven had feared this, why Starfire? why anyone in fact? She couldn't open the door, no; she was still filled with pain after last night. She was dieing for the love of Azar! And all because of that damn love she had for him...for Beastboy. She couldn't deny that, she loved him with all her heart and soul and no one could change that not even death...

"Raven?" she asked once more. "Please, you must open. I know I haven't been a good friend and I am truly sorry. You are still my friend and I care about you. And now friend Beastboy has told me that you have a fever and I am most worried. I cannot let the rekmas drift us apart again. You must open the door, please, Raven..." she said truthfully as a tear rolled down her cheek.

Suddenly the door opened before her emerald eyes and there stood Raven looking a terrible wreck.

"Oh friend! What has happened?" Starfire immediately questioned looking scared at the sight of dry tearstains.

"Nothing..." Raven whispered and turned her back to Starfire and returned to her bed. But Starfire wouldn't leave Raven alone again; she was going to get to the bottom of this no matter what. Quickly she stepped inside the dark room letting the door shut behind them.

"You are mistaken, there is something wrong, you must tell me. What trouble's you?" she asked with concern as she took a sit next to Raven on the bed.

Her violet eyes seemed to fill with sadness once again. No, be strong! You can't let anyone see you breakdown like this.

"I said nothing's wrong..." she repeated her words shaking; she still refused to look at the Tamaranian.

Starfire then turned her to face her and looked her straight in the eye. "You need to tell me, I will understand, I promise you that."

Raven seemed hesitant. "I can't tell you."

"Yes you can Raven, I am your friend!"

"You wouldn't understand, this isn't just a fever!" She shouted at Starfire who only looked her straight in the eyes.

"Believe me I will," she stated in a different tone that seemed so un Starfire like.

"...I..." she started but the words kept returning in her mouth, she couldn't say it.

"Raven, you must tell me. I will understand I assure you that. Anything you tell me will be kept a secret, I swear," she said once again this made Raven stop hesitating.

Raven got off the bed and walked across the room towards her window and looked outside. The ocean seemed calmed and the sky was clear yet dark. Maybe...she could trust Starfire...maybe she could tell her...her secret. Raven then slowly turned and looked back at Starfire who had stood up and remained quiet awaiting her reply.

"It's an emotion..." she said then looked down.

"What emotion..." Starfire questioned now becoming more curious.

"...Love..." she finally admitted; she turned back around and faced her window, she closed her eyes then said the following words. "For Beastboy...I love him..." she felt tears roll down her pale check at saying the mere name.

A gasp escaped Starfire's lips at this secret. Beastboy? Had she heard right?

"Please, don't tell anyone!" Raven panicked at the sound of her gasp. "If he finds out, it'll break our friendship and his own relationship."

"I promised you that I would keep your promise and a promise I shall keep. You can trust me Raven, but when has this happened? When have you fallen in love with him?" she questioned with curious filled eyes.

Raven seat back down on her bed. "Months...years ago..."

"YEARS! How could you keep that in for so long? you must tell him, he needs to know!" Starfire exclaimed with shock as she took this in.

"I can't tell him! He's with Terra...he's forbidden, and I can't do anything about it. He doesn't love me and he never will."

"You cannot be sure, you do not know the feelings he has about you about anyone."

"Then why is he with Terra?" she questioned after Starfire's statement.

Starfire then looked down, she was right why was he with Terra? Because he loved her that's why. Why wouldn't he? Terra was pretty and well she actually laughed at his jokes...she was his type.

"Look, it doesn't even matter now...it's hopeless."

"Yes, it does matter! You cannot let love go unnoticed!" Starfire countered back now somewhat furious. "You must tell; you cannot let this go on. He needs to know!"

"You don't understand! He's with someone else, he doesn't love me!" Raven shouted at Starfire now angry and her violet eyes forming tears. Something inside Starfire suddenly clicked.

"Do not dare to say that I do not understand!" Starfire argued back now tears falling down her emerald eyes. "I understand more than you will ever know! I have also kept this feeling hidden and it pains me as well!"

Raven's expression softened at the sight of the crying girl. She did understand, she loved Robin...

"Why do you think I want you to tell Beastboy? I want you to be happy!"

"You don't get it, Robin returns his feelings for you!" Raven shouted back her own eyes pouring crystal tears.

"But he has not done anything! I've waited four years and has not said a single thing to me about feelings...he had so many chances...yet he did not do a thing..." Starfire stated looking Raven in the eyes.

Raven turned around not daring to look into her eyes; she had so much pain inside her. Starfire was strong not only physical but emotionally as well. She had kept this hidden for so many years.

"You don't give up hope...for Robin...do you?" Raven questioned now turning back around to find Starfire completely silent. Slowly she spoke.

"Yes... you should not either..." Starfire wiped her tears away as she said those words.

"But how can I have hope...when there's nothing to hope for?"

"Love, that is...something to hope for." Starfire said softly she then reached out to Raven and gave her a hug not caring if she wanted one or not. She felt her friend needed one after all these confessions.

Raven seemed startled at first but then returned the friendly hug. Starfire did understand more than she would ever know...

"You can trust me in everything Raven, I shall be there to help..." Starfire spoke truthfully. She parted from her and gave her a small smile. "And I promise I won't say a word."

"Thank you Starfire," Raven said in a very sincere voice.

"It is no problem...no I shall see you downstairs and strong do not let Terra break you down."

"I won't..." Raven responded though she wished she could stay inside her room and not face anyone she had too. For Starfire, for her. Raven had to be strong not matter what...

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