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Love shall prevail.

Chapter 32 – Only Love

Robin sat glumly on the common room couch, the morning sun rising in the window he was facing. He was genuinely surprised not to see Raven up at the crack of dawn, but it didn't trouble him much. Raven and Beast Boy had gone absolutely haywire, as if they were two different people, in the last several days. He didn't understand the entire situation whatsoever, he didn't know if he wanted to. He still saw the looks Beast Boy and Raven gave each other, the looks he could clearly recognise as a look between lovers, yet Raven was going out with Simon. Something must have happened to have forced them to part ways, he thought to himself. Robin sighed, his eyes fixated to the warm, and kind glow of the sun that rose steadily in the sky.

Perhaps Raven's powers got in the way, Robin's mind suggested to itself. Robin nodded in agreement, that would make sense. Knowing Raven she would easily be prepared to sacrifice herself for another. The act was somewhat Raven-ish, an act driven by compassion and selflessness, and act that often frustrated those around her, and made life hard for her. But Robin still didn't understand why Beast Boy would abandon Raven… Beast Boy was one of the loyalest members of the team, he wouldn't just give up on Raven. Unless he was being loyal to her wish, to her decision, he thought to himself.. Robin shook his head, his mind going in circles. The entire affair was a mess, one that hopefully he wouldn't have to clean up. He had given up hope asking questions from Raven and Beast Boy, he just hoped that the situation wouldn't tear apart the team.

The common room doors slid open, revealing Beast Boy and Raven. Robin turned around with a raised eyebrow, his eyes flicking between the two.

"Hey Rob" greeted Beast Boy, with a slight smile.

"Good morning Robin" muttered Raven.

"You're up early Beast Boy… and you're up late Raven" replied Robin.

"We… I slept early" explained Beast Boy, stuttering mid-sentence.

"I had a late night" muttered Raven in response to Robin's question.

Robin nodded, returning to staring at the common room windows. Beast Boy and Raven went their separate ways, Raven to the kitchen where her tea awaited her and Beast Boy to the couch, to also observe the sun in mid-flight. The common room doors opened once more, revealing Cyborg who looked surprisingly refreshed.

"Yo guys" called out Cyborg, already heading to the fridge to look for bacon.

"Hey Cy" replied Beast Boy.

Cyborg made no comment upon the early awakening of Beast Boy, having forced himself to become used to his unusual behaviour over the previous days. Having made her cup of tea, Raven sat delicately next to Beast boy on the couch, soaking in the warmth of the gentle sun, of the hot tea in her hands and of the green changeling sitting beside her. The common room doors opened as Starfire burst joyously into the common room.

"Greeting friends!" cried Starfire in pure delight.

"Hey Star" replied Robin, turning his head around.

"I have glorious news" burst Starfire, as if she had been trying to restrain herself from blurting it out to the world.

All the Titans had turned around by now, wondering what was on the mind of their excitable friend.

"Today is the anniversary of my arrival on Earth!" yelled Starfire with glee.

"That's great Star!" exclaimed Robin.

"Man, I had no idea" replied Cyborg.

"So how are we celebrating?" asked Beast Boy, looking at Robin for an answer.

"We're celebrating?" muttered Raven.

"Of course" replied Robin with outrage.

"I know an expensive lounge in the city, The Fifth Point, I guess we could head there for dinner" suggested Cyborg.

"Oh that sounds wonderful" piped up Starfire.

"Then it's settled" said Robin.

"I actually planned to go to a movie with Simon tonight" muttered Raven.

"Dang, I still can't get over the fact that you're going out with someone!" exclaimed Cyborg, looking ready to rant, before Raven glanced in his direction.

"You can bring him along if you want" replied Robin, his eyes narrowing at the mention of Simon.

Raven nodded slowly, grabbing a phone and calling a number. She glanced over at Beast Boy, who gave her a solid look before turning back to face the window. After a brief conversation with Simon on the phone, Raven told the others that he would meet her at the lounge. It wasn't long before all the Titans were back to their usual duties and activities around the house. Beast Boy played against Cyborg in what looked like an intense match, while Raven sat beside Beast Boy, a book in her hands. She still remembered the conversation they had had the evening before. She knew Beast Boy would remain loyal to her decision to stay with Simon. She wanted to be with Beast Boy so much, she could feel her heart yearning for him, but she knew that she couldn't risk hurting Beast Boy… killing Beast Boy.

It had been a long time since Beast Boy had actually played a game while actually focusing on it. Even now his mind was a million miles away from the screen. It was so easy to tune out from the game, it was merely a method to think, and to not appear suspect of doing so. He couldn't believe he was following and accepting Raven's decision to stay with Simon, when once he had definitely not condoned it. But he had sworn to be loyal to her decisions, and he didn't break an oath, especially one involving Raven. Beast Boy sighed, refocusing his eyes upon the screen, hoping to throw out any wandering thoughts of Raven, thoughts that would make his heart shudder.

It had been a boring day in the Titan's Tower that day, no emergency called and their usual activities were unbroken for most of the afternoon. Raven and her fellow Titans walked swiftly towards The Fifth Point. It wasn't a tall building, though it did appear to be large, and extremely spacious. It was carpeted in red with glass tables and comfortable red chairs and sofas. A band was playing soft music throughout the lounge, and a few patrons were dancing in front of the band. The atmosphere overall was muffled, as if a crowd were chattering away behind thick glass. The Titans sat down upon a red couch, Starfire fidgeting with excitement. Raven rolled her eyes, hoping the evening would be over soon.

"Hey Raven" came a voice to the right of her. She turned her head, seeing the blond head of Simon rearing in front of her.

"Oh, hi, glad you could come" replied Raven quietly.

"Couldn't miss meeting you" said Simon cheerily, taking a seat next to Raven.

"Sorry for having the movie cancelled among other things" apologised Raven courteously.

"No problem, I'm sure this place would be better anyway… looks very fancy doesn't it" piped up Simon.

"Yeah…" replied Raven, anticipating the conversation to move into the pointless grey area that she hated so much. She looked around, tuning a part of her mind out of the conversation, knowing it would be the usual casual talk that always ensued with Simon. The Titans had already ordered some food, however Robin and Starfire had already hopped onto the dance floor, dancing boisterously to a lively tune played by the performing band. Beast Boy sat drearily at the end of the couch, looking deep in thought. Cyborg was up by the counter, ordering a ton of extra food and drinks for himself, and talking cheerily to the waiter. Suddenly he stepped off from the counter, and headed for her and Simon.

"Yo Simon, nice to meet you again" exclaimed Cyborg, as he stopped in front of Raven and Simon.

"Hey Cyborg" replied Simon happily.

"How'd you do it?" asked Cyborg curiously.

"Uh… do what?" inquired Simon.

"Tame a girl like Raven" extrapolated Cyborg.

"I… dunno" replied Simon, unsure how to answer.

"Well however you did it, congrats man" piped up Cyborg.

"Thanks… I guess" said Simon.

"You're a lucky dude" said Cyborg, before wandering back to the counter to receive his first drink of the night.

"That was… weird" stated Simon, turning back to face Raven.

"I think he was trying to make up for what Robin said to you last time you came" explained Raven.

"Well at least someone's glad we're together" smiled Simon.

"Yea…" replied Raven quietly, her eyes once again wandering around the lounge. Already Robin and Starfire had returned from their dancing escapades, due to the fact that Starfire was squeezing Robin's hands too tightly due to her happiness. Raven noticed Starfire approaching and immediately tried to start up a conversation with Simon, but it was too late.

"Greetings friend Raven and friend Simon" cried out Starfire with delight.

"Hello Starfire" replied Simon politely.

"It is indeed glorious to meet you again" exclaimed Starfire with a broad smile.

"Yeah… same here" said Simon.

"I am most glad that you are doing the going out with Raven" continued Starfire happily.

"Yea…" muttered Simon.

"She has been alone for so long now" finished Starfire with a joyous grin. Robin walked out of the bathroom after relaxing his hands under cool water. Starfire quickly left the pair, zooming to Robin's side.

"That was certainly… brightening" stated Simon, glancing at Raven.

"She is quite" muttered Raven, looking down as she saw Robin approach the pair after Starfire offered to buy some drinks.

"Hello Simon" muttered Robin, looking at him with dark eyes.

"Hey…" replied Simon cautiously.

"Our first meeting wasn't exactly pleasant" started Robin.

"Yea…" said Simon.

"And I don't intend to change our subsequent ones. I'd just like to tell you that I don't like people who intrude on Titan's business" muttered Robin.

"I…" started Simon.

"So if you damage or separate this team in any way or if you hurt Raven then expect the worst" threatened Robin.

"Okay, sir" replied Simon. Robin turned around as Starfire arrived with the drinks, returning to their position of the other end of the couch.

"Jeez, he's damn uptight" muttered Simon.

"He's Robin" said Raven simply.

"Yeah I guess, there's just something about him that's imposing, I dunno, it compels me to shrink from him" murmured Simon bitterly.

"Don't worry about what Robin thinks" muttered Raven.

"Hi dudes" cried Beast Boy, taking a seat next to Raven, having slid across from his end of the couch.

"Hello Beast Boy" muttered Simon, his eyes narrowing and voice turning venomous.

"Did I say something wrong?" defended Beast Boy, hearing the tone of Simon's voice.

"I just don't like the crap that you shoved on me before" said Simon darkly.

"Well deal with it" muttered Beast Boy, his eyes narrowing.

"Why should I deal with something that you created?" replied Simon irritatedly.

"I'm sorry, but I can't change that now can I?" said Beast Boy darkly.

"You could at least apologise" muttered Simon angrily.

"I just did didn't I?" cried Beast Boy.

"You've got be joking, that was not an apology!" exclaimed Simon incredulously.

"Well what do you want? A written apology signed by the Queen of England?" replied Beast Boy his voice raising.

"I could do with it" replied Simon.

"You're pathetic, I can't believe that Raven's going out with you" muttered Beast Boy, venom in his voice.

"What, are you jealous?" asked Simon fiercely.

"What…? No!" cried Beast Boy a little too defensively.

"You are, aren't you?" muttered Simon spitefully.

"Shut up!" cried out Beast Boy his voice raising. The lounge suddenly fell silent at the loud incantation. Beast Boy gave Simon a deadly glare who returned it with equal strength. Beast Boy glanced quickly at Raven, who looked up with sorrowed violet eyes, and he blinked hard, trying to wash away his anger. With speed Beast Boy walked swiftly past Simon, hoping a few drinks could settle his spirit. The lounge's volume returned as if someone had slowly turned the volume dial.

"Prick" muttered Simon, sitting back down next to Raven.

"Simon…" said Raven quietly.

"I'm sorry" murmured Simon, trying to calm himself down.

"That was unnecessary" muttered Raven.

"I know" replied Simon softly.

Simon sighed, before glancing tenderly into Raven's eyes. "Do you want to dance…?" murmured Simon quietly, motioning to the dance floor as the song began to fade away.

Raven looked past him at Beast Boy. It was no use thinking about him, she thought, forcing her eyes back to Simon. She had made her decision, and he said he was going to stick to it, so be it.

"Okay Simon" replied Raven quietly, a slight quiver in her voice. The pair stood up, walking towards the dance floor. They danced swiftly, though not without grace. She knew that Simon was a good dancer, so she let him lead, following him, hoping her dismal abilities in dancing would not be uncovered. The song was upbeat, and they danced quickly, but Raven couldn't feel the dance in her limbs. The song began to fade away, and she sighed. Simon did not move, indicating that they would stay on for another song. Her heart suddenly stopped, and her eyes flew to Beast Boy, suppressing the reactionary jerk of her head. The soft melody of Desperado slowly began.

"Um… I don't feel like dancing anymore" murmured Raven to Simon.

"Oh, alright, I'll get us some drinks, what drink do you want?" asked Simon as they walked towards their couch.

"I'll have water" replied Raven, sitting heftily down on the red sofa, as Simon quickly walked off towards the counter, with an order in mind. Raven closed her eyes, her heart beating swiftly. Her eyes flung open as she heard someone stop in front of her.

"Do you want dance?" whispered Beast Boy, holding out a hand in offering.

Raven glanced back at Simon, she couldn't could she? She had made her choice, her obligation to Simon. But surely one dance couldn't hurt could it? Raven made up her mind, letting Beast Boy pull her up from the lounge sofa, and lead her onto the dance floor. They held each other, and rocked and swayed, they danced slowly and swiftly their legs moving to their heart's beat and desire as the soft melodious tune of Desperado emanated from the band. They could feel their warm breaths upon each other, feel their heartbeats, and their warmth. And everything else seemed to have blown out of existence, it was just the two of them, dancing in paradise, all alone yet together.

The song gradually came to a close, and the pair slowly faded out of their dance, the dance of hearts, of minds, of two souls yearning to be with each other. The flitting in and out of their dance merely teasing and taunting their desires for each other. They gazed at each other, as silence rang out. Their violet and green eyes staring straight into each other's, swirling with emotions. And in the instant they knew what to do, they didn't care about anything, nothing at all. Their only care in the world was each other, and nothing more. They leant forward, hearts beating wildly, love swirling uncontrollably around them, and they kissed. They kissed with passion, with care, with desire, with longing and with love. Not a thought penetrating their minds. Not a care in their hearts. Not another feeling in their souls. Only love swirling within them. Only Love.

AN: : D - Anyway, the Fifth Point comes from Gangs of New York. I hope you all enjoyed this chapter, and have an enjoyable day.