A/N:Do to technical difficulties, my stupid computer wouldn't let me update, so this is a little later than I wanted to post it.I've pretty much ran out of things to say, so just start reading now!

Disclaimer: It's impossible for me to legally own the Teen Titans at this moment and place, especially considering I'm not old enough to drive or have a job.


Chapter Three: To Help Pass the Time
Last night was the first time she had a full night's sleep in a very long time, but that wasn't always a good thing. The nightmares were worse than ever before. Maybe she was insane, maybe everything that had happened to her was just a big illusion created by her scrambled mind. That was what everyone told her anyway, and maybe they were all right.

Even if she wasn't insane she knew that she was going to be stuck here for a while. Trying her best to push the nightmares from her thoughts, Raven sat up groggily.


Gar had to work early today. It seemed like he never got any time off, but at least he was getting paid. Slamming his hand

down on his beeping alarm clock in an attempt to silence, Gar rolled over with a groan.

"Too early," he whined to himself. It was already about 7 a.m. Gar had never been a morning person, but does anyone seriously enjoy waking up early to an alarm clock?

Letting his eyelids drift shut once again, Gar was taken into a light sleep. Suddenly, he jerked awake and jumped out of bed. Quickly he got dressed and brushed his teeth. After getting a quick breakfast, Gar grabbed his keys and ran out the door.

Luckily there hadn't been much traffic on the way over to the hospital, so Gar arrived with just a few minutes to spare before his shift started. With a sigh of relief, Gar took the keys out of the ignition and exited his car.


Crystal had been working in the juvenile ward for almost 16 years. She hated her job, and somehow she always ended up doing all of the work. Hopefully, she could retire soon, very soon.

The only thing she hated more than her job was her coworkers. Everyone she worked with was a spoiled teenager with a bad attitude and raging hormones. Crystal had always despised children because she had no patience for the brats, that's why she never had kids.

Looking through the window into the small office, Crystal saw Adam just sitting there lounging about. "Lazy teenagers," she growled under her breath.

Truthfully, Adam was Crystal's favorite out of the other kids that worked with her. The boy had always seemed rather reserved and not nearly as loud as Gar, but she still hated him.

Glaring angrily, she preceded to push the cart that all of the patient dirty sheets went in. The cart was like one that a hotel maid might use when cleaning rooms. First, Crystal would go by each room and collect the sheets and clothes that needed to be washed. Then, on the way back she would put clean sheets on the beds. Later, she would have to take all of the dirty linens and wash them, which was quiet a time consuming task.


Gar walked casually through the doors of the hospital. When he saw Adam sitting inside the office he ruled out the office, so instead he turned down the hall. An angry Crystal was in the hall shoving old sheets in a cart, grumbling under he breath.

Smiling widely, Gar walked over to the grumpy woman. "Good morning, Crystal," he greeted.

She practically cringed when she heard Gar's voice. Looking up from what she was doing, she sent a mean glare at the naive boy.

"Can I help you with that?" Gar asked cheerfully.

After another moment of glaring at the boy, Crystal went back to work. He obviously didn't get the message.

Walking to the next room in the aisle, Gar got the dirty linens in an attempt to help Crystal. Still wearing that grin, Gar stuffed the sheets into the cart, while Crystal watched him with disgust.

Slowly the two made there way down the hall not missing a single room. Gar stood outside of Raven's door, and hesitantly knocked before entering.

Raven was sitting on her bed with her legs crossed and her back leaning against the wall. Her eyes were closed and her hands were resting on her knees.

"Raven?" Gar asked as he peered in from the door.

Opening her eyes, Raven saw Gar standing in the doorway. "Oh, um... sorry. I didn't hear you knock," Raven said with a small blush.

"It's okay, I just came to get your sheets so we can wash them," he replied with that goofy grin still on his face.

Raven got off the bed and Gar came over a pulled the sheets off. "What're you still doing in here? Why don't you go out and meet some of the other patients?" Gar questioned as he picked up the white sheets.

"I'm not much of a people person, if you know what I mean," Raven said awkwardly.

"Why? You seem really nice to me," Gar said as he turned and walked out of the room.

He didn't see the blush on her face spread when he said that. "I just don't feel comfortable around so many new people," she said with a shred of truth.

"Okay, well I won't force you, but you can't stay locked up in your room forever," he said as he returned in her doorway. "I'll get you to come out sooner or later," he told her with a sly grin.

Raven rolled her eyes, but Gar just chuckled. "Well, I gotta get back to work. See you later."

Gar is so annoying, but he's the only one who really even seemed to even notice that she's alive. He was so kind, and that smile of his is overwhelming, she melted when she saw that smile. But he probably treats all of the other patients that way, after all it is his job. Raven would never be anything special and she knew it.

About an hour later Raven heard a light knocking on her door again. Standing up from her seat on the hard floor, Raven dusted herself off as the door opened.

"Hey, it's just me again," Gar said as he walked into her room again holding clean sheets. Raven didn't say anything, she just gave him a small nod in response.

Silently, Gar put the sheets on her bed. Once he was finished he turned to Raven and asked, "Do you like books?"

It was a simple question, but it caught her off guard. "Um... yeah. I love to read. Why?" Raven questioned suspiciously.

"No reason," he said with that smile of his. That smile made all of her suspicions disappear, and she resisted the desire to smile back. "Later." Then, he was gone. She shrugged it off and went to sit on her bed.

"I'm gonna take my break now," Gar informed Crystal.

"Fine," she growled back.


Raven was so incredibly bored. She couldn't remember a time in her life when she had been this bored. Sighing every 30 seconds, Raven stared at the wall for what seemed like an eternity. Lying on her side with her back towards the door made it much easier for him to sneak in without being seen.

Managing to open and close the door with complete silence, he snuck up behind her. Reaching a hand out, he placed it on her shoulder. She jumped in surprise and quickly rolled over defensively.

Gar was almost hyperventilating because he was laughing so hard. Raven gave him a death glare as her cheeks turned a bright red.

"Gar, you jerk!"Raven yelled.

"Hey! Is that anyway to talk to someone bearing gifts?" Gar asked with a sly smile. Raven now wore a questioning look. "I brought you a little something," he said, holding up a small book that he handed to her.

Raven sat up on the bed and crossed her legs. Inspecting the book he had handed her. It was a small book with a black leather cover, and it had gold letters engraved on the front cover.

"I thought you might be bored, so I got you that to help pass the time. Especially since you refuse to leave your room. Hopefully you'll like it. It's a good book, I read it a while ago," Gar replied.

Raven was speechless. "This is the most... thoughtful thing anyone has ever gotten me," she said softly.

A blush spread across Gar's cheeks. "I doubt that," he said with a smile.

"Thank you."

"It's no big deal, really," Gar said with a proud smile. "Well, this is awkward," Gar chuckled.

"Yeah...," Raven agreed.

"I should go now... Tell me what you think of the book. It shouldn't take you too long to finish it," Gar said as he backed out of the room.

"I will... bye." Then, he walked out of the room, leaving her alone in silence.

Gar was not only kind, but extremely thoughtful. Raven was really beginning to like this odd boy, no matter how annoying he may seem.


A/N: Sorry, that chapter seemed a bit short to me. I hope you liked it! I wrote a lot of this at 4 in the morning, so hopefully there aren't too many mistake and I'm too lazy to proofread. Reviews would be greatly appreciated if you have time to write one. Well, catch you later.

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