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Chapter 8

When Beast Boy had finally awoken from his trauma induced nap, he was very confused indeed.

This place, this room was not his room. He wasn't in the Tower and he wasn't in the last place he remembered, the abandoned house on Sparrow Lane. Instead he was in this weird place that smelled like disinfectant and had an annoying beeping noise that went off every few seconds.

Growling irritably, he tried to wiggle out of his tightly wound covers. His attempt proved to be unsuccessful. So upon further investigation, Beast Boy realized for a heart stopping moment that there was actually a weight on his chest…Raven. For some reason Raven had fallen asleep on the chair next to his bed and was using him as a pillow. Even her hand was curled around his shirt as if she was holding onto him for dear life. It was very weird and Beast Boy was terrified.

That was when the beeping noise started to get louder.

Panicking and realizing that the machine was now giving him away, Beast Boy started pulling at the wire that was attached firmly to his arm but the beeping would not stop. It just kept on going as if mocking him and now there were footsteps running towards his room. Realizing that he was caught, he stood very still and watched as Ravens slowly uncurled herself from him and blinked.

"Nurse, come here quickly!" A man in a white uniform shouted. "Mr. Logan has woken up!"

The doctor or what he had presumed was the doctor was pointing a flashlight in his eyes. Forcing his eyelids open, he started examining them; Beast Boy blinked uncomfortably and tried to squirm away from the Doctor's firm grasp. Minutes later, a woman in white strolled in and started writing down things on a chart while in turn, the man started listing off all his vital signs.

"Eyes are dilating normally, there does not seem to be any serious brain trauma and while his heartbeat has suddenly increased in the last few minutes, it does not seem to be a problem. Though I do suggest that we start him off on a low dosage and then see where we go from there."

Beast Boy scrunched up his face in confusion. "Dude, what are you talking about? Where am I?"

"You should really consider pursuing the medical profession Ms. Raven." The doctor commented casually while he finished up with Beast Boy. "I have not seen bruises heal this fast in all my years of performing medicine. In fact, it would really be a blessing. Think of all the lives we could save together with your powers alone. You could even change history, my dear."

Raven's expression was neutral as she slowly stood up. She shook hands with the man and glanced at Beast Boy, surveying him critically. "I already do save lives Dr. Franklin. I am a superhero and I must have saved this idiot a hundred times already. He is better now, correct?"

Dr. Franklin nodded. "Yes, but I still suggest you observe Mr. Logan for signs of a concussion."

The young woman nodded her head, a small smile on her lips. "Good, I am glad to hear that. You are also aware of our confidentiality agreement? I believe Richard Grayson has already informed you of our situation and why we need to keep this quiet. It's all standard procedure."

"Of course, but I just don't see why it's even necessary." Dr. Franklin sputtered uncomfortably.

Raven gave him a steely look, her eyes cold and slightly threatening. "Of course it's necessary; we wouldn't go through with all the hassle if it wasn't. However I understand your concern and we will soon be out of your hair. I believe Mr. Logan is ready to be discharged? I would like to take him home now. I am sure he would want to be filled in on with the latest developments."

"Yes, I'll begin the discharge papers." Dr. Franklin said quickly. He and the nurse left the room.

Now that they were gone, Beast Boy took this opportunity to sit up on his hospital bed and watch while Raven resumed her seat next to him. She sighed loudly and rubbed her eyes sleepily. When she opened them again and saw that Beast Boy was now staring at her, her expression darkened. Slapping him hard on the shoulder, Raven started glaring at him with eyes that looked furious.

"You are an idiot!" She hissed angrily "A complete moron! Do you know how much trouble you caused? How you almost ruined our capture of Adonis? Why did you sneak out the other night?"

Beast Boy winced. "I…I just wanted to investigate. I thought I missed something important."

"Oh, you missed something important. Of course!" Raven said sarcastically. "Of course you wouldn't tell your friends what you discovered. Of course you would go back to the crime scene of a murder. What if Adonis killed you and we were too late? If I came any later you could have been dead from blood loss or Cerebral Edema. We could have lost you…I could have lost you."

To his surprise, Beast Boy saw a small tear streaming down her face.

Looking at her for what felt like the first time, Beast Boy smiled softly. "Do you remember when I fainted a few days ago after I saw all the blood on your robes because of that dead girl? How I thought I was dead and that you were an angel after healing me and getting me to wake up?"

Raven blushed softly, her mouth still in a frown. "Yes…what about it?"

"Well, that is part of the reason why I went back." Beast Boy explained. "I felt really ashamed for fainting like a pathetic wimp and making you guys worry so much. I wanted to prove that I could still be a strong man that can handle blood and take down the bad guys. I was so ashamed that you might know my secret. Cyborg was hinting at it the entire time we were at the house."

"What secret?" Raven asked quietly.

Beast Boy laughed. "You'd think it wouldn't be a problem but I am a vegan after all. I…I have hemophobia, the fear of blood. I cannot stand the idea of it dripping out of wounds and stuff."

Raven stared at him in shock. "Hemophobia? That's your big secret, seriously?"

The changeling nodded his head. He gave her an awkward smile and rubbed the back of his neck nervously. "I know it's kind of stupid phobia to have, considering I am a big time superhero but I have always had it, ever since my parents died in an accident when I was a little kid. I've gotten better but when I saw all that blood on you and when I thought you were hurt, I just…I panicked. I never want you to see me like that again but I guess you'd have to find out sooner or later."

"So you're afraid of blood." Raven mused quietly, "But what about all those monster movies?"

Beast Boy laughed out right. "Would you believe me if I said I just wanted to impress you? Pretty dumb right? I think I was a lot more scared of that movie, Wicked Scary then you were! Especially, when that monster came to life and dragged me into the shadows!"

The two looked at each other and Raven sighed. She rolled her eyes and got up, gently helping Beast Boy to his feet and untangling him from the wires still clung to his skin. "You know, being afraid is nothing to be ashamed of. If I had known the truth, I would not have snapped at you."

His eyes widened. "Really? You don't think I'm a coward for being afraid?"

Raven smiled softly at him. "I remember a wise man once said that, 'Courage is not the absence of fear but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.'"

Beast Boy grinned a big, toothy smile. "I guess I must be pretty brave then, huh? Maybe I…"

His words were interrupted by sudden knocking on the closed hospital door.

Now that Dr. Franklin had spread the word and signed the discharge papers, the rest of the team wanted to check up on their friend. Starfire, Cyborg and Robin were waiting by the door. The knocking got louder and the doorknob jiggled. The only problem was Raven, who was using her powers to temporarily lock the door. Glancing back and satisfied that they were not coming inside, Raven's attention turned solely back on him, her violet eyes locking onto his green ones.

Beast Boy watched her curiously and was surprised when the young woman suddenly leaned over and gave him a soft hug. She curled her arms around him tightly, holding him for several long minutes before finally whispering in his ear. "Brave yes, but you are still very much, my idiot."

He did not even have time to reply because in a blink of an eye, Raven had teleported herself out of the room. The door opened and his friends came pouring in. No one noticed the strange look on Beast Boy's face, a bemused and slightly stunned expression that made him feel really hot.

"Beast Boy? How are you feeling?" Starfire wanted to know.

"Honestly Star?" He mumbled quietly "I don't know. I'm still trying figuring that out."