A/N: Hi everyone, how are you all? I know it's been a while, and I am sorry about that, but here is the next chapter you've all patiently been waiting to read.
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Wrong Delivery - Chapter 8
It wasn't that hard to find Robin. All Raven had to do was listen for the sounds of punching and grunting. When she had entered the gym, Robin was beating the practice dummy to a pulp. She stood leaning against the door.
"What did that poor thing ever do to you?" Robin stopped and turned his head to face Raven, who was now walking closer to him. He narrowed his eyes. "I don't know, perhaps it accused me of being jealous?" He turned around again and started punching the dummy once more. Raven sighed and pushed her hood back. "Robin," She began quietly. The punching became louder and slightly more aggressive. "Robin!" She shouted louder, edging forward slowly, gently putting her hand on his shoulder. He jerked his shoulder away, forcing her hand off him.
"Don't touch me Raven." He snarled. Raven's eyes widened in both surprise and fear. He hadn't acted like this since Slade was around. She put her head down as Robin walked over to the weights. He picked up two dumbbells and began lifting them up and down. "Robin, I-I just wanted to tell you that, I'm sorry." In all of her life, Raven didn't think she'd ever sounded as sorry as she had right then and there. "I'll just go now then." Just as she was about to turn, Robin called out to her. "Raven, wait." He put the weights down and walked towards her.
"What do you need to tell me?" His tone wasn't as cruel as it was only a few moments ago, but it wasn't particularly friendly either. Raven took a deep breath. "I needed to tell you that I'm sorry. I lied to you and I've evidently lost some if not all of your trust and I, I don't blame you for that. I was being a terrible friend." Robin stayed silent. It wasn't everyday when Raven apologized for something. "I should have told you about Jason, I know but Robin, I was scared." Raven blinked back the tears that were starting to form. Why did she have to get so emotional? For Azar's sake Raven never cried. Even if she did, she would do it in the privacy of her room.
Wordlessly, Robin closed the gap between them, wrapping one arm over her shoulders and using his other hand to stroke her hair. "I'm sorry too. I should have handled the situation better instead of being such an idiot."
They stood like that for a few minutes before Raven eventually pulled away. "I'm also sorry of accusing you for being jealous. That was a stupid accusation as well."
"Well, not entirely." Robin scratched the back of his head. "In a way, I kind of was jealous. We've been a team for a long time now, and in the space of one year, Jason has accomplished more than any of us. He's made you smile more, he's made you more comfortable with physical affection like hugging. He's done more than any of us could possibly do. I was jealous that he of all people could do that when I, the one who is supposed to be your best friend, could hardly do anything."
Just then, one of the most unprecedented events occurred. Raven laughed. Well, it was more of a chuckle really. "Robin, for someone so smart, you can be really stupid sometimes. It may not seem like it, but you guys have done a lot for me. I never thought I'd be able to have a happy moment in my life, but after I met you, I became the happiest I've ever been in a long time." Raven shook her head. "I'm going to go meditate, I'll see you at dinner, okay?"
"Sure." Robin nodded his head, watching as Raven walked to the exit. "Oh and Robin," She said, turning her head over her shoulder. "Jason actually wanted me to tell you all about us long before now. I was the one who was more weary of what could happen. I just thought you'd like to know that."
A/N: So, I hope you all enjoyed that. Just to let you guys know, the ending is coming pretty soon.
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