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Chapter 2: Decisions

Raven peered over at Robin with curious eyes.

"What did you just say?" he asked, urging her further.

'He didn't hear me…' Raven thought then shook her head. "Nothing," she quickly stated, hoping that her assumption was correct. "I just need to meditate…"

He stared back at her, hesitant at first. Raven looked away and pressed her palms together. Closing her eyes, she went back into meditation. Robin watched, until finally standing up, rejoined Starfire at the swing set.

As soon as she could no longer hear his footsteps on the soft ground, her eyelids shot up. Her purple eyes watched intensely as Starfire was lightly pushed by Robin on one of the swings. A lump began to form as she took a quick glance at Beast boy.

"Do I really take your life, my love?" she softly spoke. "Or, am I just going crazy…"

Later that night…

Beast boy leaned against the couch cushion. He smiled before turning his head halfway and peering over into the darkness. "They all went to bed, honey… you can stop hiding…"

Raven was never sure if it was some animal instinct that let him know when and where she was hiding or just some empathic bond they had developed. In any case, their routine continued on when after the others would go to bed, the two would spend some time alone in the living room undisturbed and watch television.

Beast boy padded the seat beside him. "You okay?" he asked in concern when Raven seemed hesitant. "You seem a bit off today."

Raven shook her head and smiled to encourage his spirits. Sitting beside him, she laid her head against his shoulder and resisted against her powers. Having the others no where near helped, but it took some time for her to get used to the close contact they now shared.

"I've been fine," she quickly countered, hoping he would see past her lying. "Just preoccupied. Like I told Robin, I just need to meditate."

"Well, did you want to skip the sleep over?" Beast boy offered as he flipped through one channel to the next. "I can sleep in my room tonight if that will help…"

"No!" Raven shouted, a little too urgently. The two jumped at the sudden outburst and Raven could feel her cheeks heat up. The sound of glass breaking echoed in to the air.

The two waited, hoping the others didn't hear the loud crash. Then suddenly, Beast boy chuckled and stood to clean up the lamp that had exploded.

"Let's not get too hasty," he joked as he picked up the glass. "I know I'm hard to resist."

She rolled her eyes as he perked his eyebrows in her direction. Shaking her head, she stood to assist in cleaning up the mess. Once all the pieces were gathered, they returned to their spot on the couch.

"So… anything you want to talk about?" Beast boy asked stealing a glance at Raven before looking back at the television. Raven shook her head slightly. Her eyes wandered to a spot on the carpet while her mind rode to another place.

'Raven stood silently as she gazed at something in the distance. Shaking her head in disbelief, she turned to see Beast boy with an awestruck expression pasted on his green face.

"Beast boy…" Raven whispered, softly. "No…"'

Raven gasped and sat up straight. Beast boy waved a hand in her face, getting her attention instantly.

"Rae? Are you okay?" he questioned with great concern. "You're looking a little pale… more than your normal pale."

Her purple eyes seemed to glisten with moisture; however she did her best to hide. "I've," she began, trying to gain more confidence. "I've been having nightmares lately…"

The green Titan straightened on the couch and leaned closer. He was worried just as he was interested. "Nightmares?" he repeated. "You don't seem like the kind of girl to have nightmares…" Raven opened her mouth to speak, but nothing had come out. Closing it, she turned her head. Beast boy smiled and leaned closer, taking her chin with his hand. "You know what you need?" he asked, cheerfully. She shook her head in response. In a instant, his hand reached into his pocket and he pulled out a game cartridge and held it in her view. "You need to have some hours of fun with Rumble 5!"

Raven tilted her head to the side. "Really?" she asked, exasperated at the suggestion. "I'm jumping for joy already…"

"If it's a nightmare that is bothering you," he began, as he plugged the game in and began to play. "You just need to find something to distract you from it so it can pass."

Raven sighed as Beast boy's attention was soon captured by the game. "Easier said than done," she whispered, softly before turning to leave the room.

The sudden movement had captured Beast boy's attention. Abandoning the game, he quickly grabbed Raven's hand to stop her from departing. She half turned to look at him. His face was half hopeful.

"Rae," he began, softly. "I know you hate video games, but would you just like to maybe sit with me for a while and … watch?"

Her face softened. She couldn't resist that puppy dog look in his eyes. Fully turning to meet his gaze, she tried her best to return the smile. Their eyes met for a moment before their lips did. Leaving the video games, Beast boy picked Raven up and began his way back to her room. It was a short distance down the hall, their lips only parted to he could make sure he did not run into anything along the way. While he did, Raven preoccupied herself by kissing the base of his neck. All too soon, the two found themselves in Raven's sheets.

'Raven took a step towards Beast boy. Her hand lifting to reach for him, however he was too far from her grasp. She looked down to see the blood filling the area around them, becoming a puddle under their feet.

"Beast boy," she called again. "No…"

His mouth opened to speak, but nothing came out. His eyes widen as he gazed at her in shock.'

Raven sat up straight, gasping in fear. Looking beside her, Beast boy lay under the sheets, peacefully sleeping. Her jaw clenched as she gazed over at the clock. It was only a little past two. Tossing the blanket away, she began to dress herself, thinking over her dream. She looked over at Beast boy once more.

"What does it mean?" she began to wonder. "Why… why do I kill you?" She sat back on the bed, facing the other way. "Has this all been for nothing? Finding you, getting used to being with you? The universe surely can't be this cruel…"

It came to her too quickly. Shaking her head, she retrieved a piece of paper and a pen. Her hands shook, making her usual neat penmanship sloppy and hard to read. Finishing, she folded the paper and wrote Beast boy on it.

Her legs trembled as they tried to move her body from the desk to the door. Looking back at Beast boy, she felt her eyes burn, ready to spill the tears over her cheeks. "I don't know what's going on, Beast boy… but I'm going to find out. Somehow. Please… forgive me for leaving you…"

'To be continued…'

Authors Notes:

Thanks so much for your reviews, folks! I really appreciate it. I've been writing on this site since I was 12 and I feel like I've really grown as a writer. I've been really busy, though. It's sad. I used to be such a active member and now it's bleh. But, here's the next chapter and I hope you enjoy it. I'll get the next one up soon!