Chapter 5: A talk on the roof

It has been two weeks since Nightingale arrived in the lives of the titans. They now considered her as a close friend. Starfire went to the mall of shopping with her; she played video games with Beast Boy, even helped Cyborg build his new car that he called "my baby's baby". She spent time with Raven to talk about Azarath and their childhood, even occasionally fought Robin in the training room. He liked it, she had a level very close to his, even beat him a couple of times, which he didn't really like.

Nothing changed Gale's mind though, she was determined to get Robin to ask Raven out. Even when she arrived, she could feel the emotions going on between them.

"I can't believe it, I thought he was braver than this, can't even ask Raven to go get a drink with him" She said to herself.

"Friend Gale!"

"Hey Star! What is it?"

She started to give a big bear hug, leaving Nightingale almost unable to breath.

"To tight Star!"

"Oh sorry, I just wanted to say thank you for spending the time with me. I shop with friend Raven, but not the same way. I liked it a lot, may we do it soon again?"

"Your welcome I guess"

Robin entered the room, he was glade Gale and Star got along so well. He even got closer to Raven's friend too; she had earned his trust, no everyone's trust. They fought Dr Light earlier that week; Gale had played a major part in this event. Robin was thinking of making her a titan, she would be a valuable part of the team, and Raven would be near her friend.

Robin's POV:

I didn't think I could trust her, but I now I do. She's a good person, Raven was right; all she needed was a chance. I'm happy that Gale came into our lives; Raven was more open and spent less time in her room. I decided to enter Gale and Stars conversation.

"Hey girls! What you talking about?"

"Oh nothing Rob, just talking about the mall, you know girl stuff you wouldn't understand" she said with an ironic tone.

I took it well, she was very sarcastic, more than Raven, which I found hard to believe. I was surprised she understood what Starfire said sometimes. We started to talk about what she thought about Jump.

Normal POV:

The others soon joined them they talked about everything. Then suddenly Beast Boy had a "brilliant" idea.

"Hey guys remember we didn't get to finish our game two weeks ago"

"Oh Truth or Dare? Do we have to B?"

"Friend Robin didn't get to pass."

Cyborg got the game out and the titans sat around it.

"We will start over because Gale is with us now"

"So can I start?"

"Sure Gale go ahead"

"Thanks B, okay Raven, truth or dare?"

"I guess I'll take the dare"

Nightingale though for a while what to give her. She wanted to go easy on her, but also see how Robin would react.

"Alright I dare you to kiss Beast Boy Rae. Don't worry the cheek is fine"

Raven got up and gave Beast Boy a kiss. Robin felt the jealousy come up, Nightingale sensed this, it was sure now he loves Raven, or had a crush on her at least. She decided to do something she never did before: enter his mind to see what he was thinking.

"Your turn Boy Blunder, truth or dare?"

"Raven you know me well, dare of course."

"Alright then, I dare you to…"

"Friends it is getting late I am very tired may we do the gaming an other day"

Raven seemed relieved.

"Star's right I'm going to bed, NOBODY disturb me"

"Night Rae" said Nightingale; everyone went to his or her respective rooms; she looked over to Robin, he seemed very disappointed.

"I need some air, see you all in the morning"

Robin stared to head towards the roof, with all the others in their rooms; Nightingale saw the best opportunity to confront him about his growing love for Raven.

"This is too good of an occasion to let go" she thought.

She ran up the stairs leading to the roof, she saw Robin staring at the clear night sky. The warm breeze of a summer night with through his short dark hair as he sat on the cement floor.

"Beautiful night isn't it Rob?"

"Gale?! What are you doing here?"

"I wanted to check up on you, I sensed something was wrong"

"Well everything is ok"

"Oh Rob, why do you lie? I'm a empathic remember it know when something is troubling you"

She walked toward him, levitated herself into a lotus position next to him.

"I know what it's like, you know loving someone but having a hard time to tell them."

"What do you mean, I don't love anyone!"

"Oh please! Not start getting all bad ass on me Grayson! I know what you feel for her!"

" WAIT! WHAT?! How do you know that name?! How do you know my name?!"

"Oh come on, you worked with Batman, once you figure out he's Bruce Wayne, it's very easy to make the connections. Only Richard Grayson who lived with him could be Robin, because of the physical resemblance. Is that enough for ya? Because I can go on and on!"

"No I get it! I'm sorry I just have so much on my mind lately."

"I can see that."

"Hey, what did you mean by having a hard time?"

"You really want to know?"

"Yes, I do."

"Well, before I came here, I was in Steel City for a year. There I met this great guy named Roy. We got along so well, and became friends very fast. I actually fell for him. His red hair and hazel eyes (1)…"

"Okay I get it!"

"Sorry, anyway I never really got to tell him how I felt, one day we were at the park. I was about to tell him, but he got this call and he had to leave. I never saw him after that. I did see this guy Speedy I think going after a robber. I helped him stop the guy of course. He just stared at me, before he said something I left. They looked alike but I didn't want to invade his mind. I was like you Robin. Waiting for the right time, but you know there is no right time or moment. You've got to make the time. I learned that the hard way. If you want to tell someone how you feel, you make it personal, at least that's what I think."

"How did you know about… My feelings?"

She gave him a look that told it all, she raised her hand and made him levitate next to her. He sat.

"Oh yeah right empathy powers, sorry"

"Not just that Rob. The way you look at her, offer your help, smile, you even went to Hell. Literally to save her! Not just anyone would volunteer to do that."

"I guess, I mean I always though I loved Starfire, we tried to make it work after Tokyo, but it just didn't feel right, we broke up less than two weeks after. She took it okay, for her too it was weird, I was surprised. I think I have always had feelings for Raven. Just people wanted Star and I to get together, pressure from the media you know."

"And you thought it would be easier to tell her you love her over a truth or dare game?"

"Now that realize it, it does sound rather stupid when you put it that way."

"Oh Robin, you surprise me. You lived with one of the most romantic guys in the world, and you can't get any ideas."

"Okay NOW your making fun of me! Besides, Raven doesn't like me that way. I'm just the Best Friend. And I will always be the fucking best friend."

"Sorry Rob, but you know, something tells me that she likes you more than just a best friend. For knowing Raven for almost twelve years, I can tell whom she likes, hates or loves. You will never learn the truth unless you ask or at least tell her how you feel. For future reference tell her when you're all alone, not in front of me, or the others. She could actually blow everything up."

"You're right Gale, I understand that but it's, I don't…"

"You're worried, it's okay, and it's normal. Trust me you want to do this, and i guaranty you will not regret it."

The two friends continued talking, they watched the stars, and Nightingale even showed off a special power of hers. There were small sparkles coming from her hands, she stood up and shot a small firework towards a special star in the sky.

"That was beautiful Gale."

"Thanks, see that star I circled? That's were Azarath used to be." She said in a very soft voice.

"I came here as Trigon destroyed my home, I left everything behind. Today is the first time in almost four years that I look up at this star." She had a small tear going down her cheek. Robin noticed this.

"But you have great memories Gale, fantastic ones, of your childhood and meeting Raven. Hold on to them, those memories will always keep the spirit of Azarath, your home alive."

"Thank you Robin. That means a lot. We're drifting away from the main subject now, we still need to find a way for you to tell Raven you love her."

"Oh yeah, I was thinking... Of the park tomorrow."

"That's a good idea. I heard that there will be a firework show at six thirty tomorrow night too. Now that is more romantic Rob."

"And could you…"

"No Robin, I will not help you more than this. All I can do is keep the others away, so you can have some time with Raven."

"Thanks Gale, so the park tomorrow at five?"

"I'll tell everyone tomorrow morning" Nightingale looked at her watch "Wow! It's one o'clock already, I have got to get to bed, big day tomorrow"

She put Robin back down on the roof's flooring, gave him a kiss on the cheek and flew to her room.

"Night Gale" Robin waited until she was completely gone, then he pulled out his communicator.

"You helped me a lot tonight Nightingale, so now it's my turn to help you."

END OF CHAPTER

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(1)= I don't know what color his eyes here so I chose hazel.