The story's unfolding slowly but surely, and we're still wondering why Beast Boy's acting so weird, right? Well, let's continue…

I usually don't use song lyrics, but I thought Relient K's "Over Thinking" fit this chapter perfectly. So, that's where this chapter's lyrics come from. Thanks. ;)

Warning: Contains a good amount of fluffiness! xD

Let the Fire Fall

Chapter 5: When the Sun Sleeps

I was thinking

Over thinking

About exactly how I'm not exactly him

I'll break my heart in two

More times than you could ever do

You're my dream please come true

I had told Raven that I was dead tired, and I guess she assumed I was sleeping right now. Truth was, I was far from sleep and dreams. So many things had happened tonight… so many things had been said. It's funny how fate leads people in certain directions. I mean, I thought I had my life all figured out, then BAM, it all crumbled before my eyes.

And then there was Raven…has she known all along that I…well…loved her? I don't think I've ever cared for someone that much since the Doom Patrol; why else would I take her harassment for so many years?

My thoughts were interrupted when I heard the door begin to creak open. I forgot I just had my boxers on, so I pull up the covers in a single motion and pretended that I was fast asleep.

The door swing fully open, and I heard quiet yet audible footsteps coming towards me. A moment later, I felt Raven sitting down on the foot of my bed…

I was sinking

Lower, sinking

Cause I lost the things I held on to

They let me think a thought

A thought that I would know was not

Of seeing my dream come true

The room was dead quiet for a few moments, then I heard a sad sigh. I could only wonder what poor Raven was thinking right now. Did she feel anger of my departure for those two long years?

I pretty much got the opposite kind of answer when her fingers started to run themselves through my hair. The animal in me wanted to purr and twitch my leg, but I forced myself not to. I was melting in this beautiful women's touch!

"Garfield, I missed you so much, and you probably don't even know it," she whispered, her voice filled with an unmistakable sadness. "I wonder what you're dreaming about right now."

I almost spoke out, almost spilling my heart right out in front of her. Again, I resisted the urge, wanting to hear what she had to say.

"I'm so sorry for all the pain I must have caused you throughout the years. I know you must have hated me at times, Garfield. Though through all the hurt, I always hoped that you would at least know that I cared…"

"Raven, I have," I said, unable to keep quiet anymore. "I'm been listening to you the entire time."

Raven looked over and smiled at me. "Yeah, I know."

I could tell my face was contorted with shock. "You did!"

"Yes, Garfield. I did. I also know that you answered just the way I wanted you to."

A moment later, Raven laid down next to me, and I didn't know if she knew my heart was racing. Throwing concern to the wind, I leaned into her and kissed her.

To my delight, she kissed me back, and I knew from this single moment that this love was meant to be.

When we finally broke the kiss, she moved her head down to my chest. "I love the way I can hear your heart beat," she said, smiling sleepy.

There was so many things I wanted to say to this wonderful women who lay next to me, but for now, I would let sleep overtake me…

(insert "awww") xD

Well, I hoped you guys liked this chapter. Like always, reviews lurved. ;)