After finishing their pizza and hanging out for a while, the Titans decided that if they wanted to get an early start the next day, then they should head back to the tower for a few hours of sleep. By the time they reached Titans Tower, it was already 11:30pm, and their day's energy was dying down at incredible speeds. Raven was the first one to walk into the Tower and dragged herself to the couch where she plopped down and watched the rest of the Titans get in. Starfire was floating so close to the ground that her feet were dragging on the floor. Cyborg was carrying a puppy Beast Boy in his arms as he also dragged himself along. She smiled at them as they all waived to her and headed up. She turned to see Robin walk into the living room after turning on the security system for the night. He was walking slowly, but still managed to stand up straight. The only way Raven knew he was just as tired as the rest of them, was through their connection which let her see that all his emotions were dulled. She lay back against the couch and sighed.
"It's been a long day…" Robin flung himself next to her and simply nodded.
"We were all so hyper all day long that I guess now we're seriously crashing down." She felt Robin slide down the couch slightly.
"Yup…" she giggled a bit.
"You need to get to bed also…" Yup… oh nice! It takes no energy to talk through our minds! Raven laughed and pulled herself up. Come on Boy Blunder, need to get some sleep. We need to be up by 5 and out of here by 6. In the morning that is. Robin grunted as he also pulled himself up. Normally that wouldn't bug me at all… but today I'm just so tired! Yeah, come on, I think I have enough energy to at least teleport us to our floor. Thank you God! I almost thought to just sleep here just to not have to walk all the way there! Raven shook her head with a smile and pulled them into her soul self. When they were standing on firm ground once again, they had to take a moment to adjust to the darkness of their surroundings. Wait a minute… Something isn't right…Hey, we're in your room… Oh, I'm sorry, being so tired kind of shook off my sense of direction.No problem, at least my room is just next door. Good… Robin felt Raven move from his side and suddenly heard her stumble. He was able to pinpoint where she was and grab her by the arm before she fell. Thanks… bag in the way… which means… She moved once again and he heard her kick off her shoes and then heard something like a plop. BED! So comfortable!! Robin chuckled and walked over to the bed to sit down. I think I can fall asleep sitting down! Raven giggled and stood up.
"K, I'm gonna go change into pajamas. What about you Boy Blunder? Gonna attempt to make it to your room?" Robin grunted.
"Do I have a choice? Wait, I need my sweatpants from your bathroom…" Ok, go ahead first while I find my clothes… Robin chuckled as he got up. He saw Raven turn on a bedside lamp as he closed the door to the bathroom. He finished as quick as his slow-moving limbs would allow and walked back out. He plopped back down on the bed as Raven ran into the bathroom. Robin heard the tap running and the click of a bottle being opened. He smiled, took off his mask, and laid himself back unto the pillows for what he thought would be just a moment until Raven got out. When Raven came back out about five minutes later, he had fallen fast asleep. Raven was shocked to find him without his mask, but smiled at the picture. His whole face looks so different… so much more… mature…I wonder what colour his eyes are… She stared at him a little more intently and saw a small smile spread across his face. They're blue… She gasped and jumped back slightly. I'm sorry! I didn't know you were awake! Robin chuckled and slid down the bed into a more comfortable position. I was more asleep than awake, but still heard you… Sorry, I'll get up and go to my room soon… Oh… It's no problem. You're comfortable and basically asleep. Plus, my bed's big and I sleep on the other corner anyways.Ok, good… 'cuz you're bed's really comfy and I don't think I'll be able to stand back up… She smiled wider and walked over to the other side of the bed. She pulled the covers out over the bed to cover Robin, and got into the bed herself. Raven turned off the light and curled herself into a tiny ball on her usual spot as she could almost mentally hear Robin's breathing. Good night, Robin. Good night, Rae… She fell asleep a few minutes later with a smile on her face.
A beeping was heard in Raven's room some hours later. Raven turned over and pushed a button on her communicator. Then, she turned back and curled herself in the same warm spot she had been before. Suddenly, Raven heard another, somewhat more annoying, beeping and groaned. She felt the bed shift and the warmth go away slightly and the beeping stopped. She whimpered at the feel of cold air and curled herself into a smaller ball. She felt the bed shift a little bit more as the warmth returned. She stretched and buried herself as close to it as she could manage, and felt two strong arms wrap around her. She smiled and cuddled herself comfortably. Suddenly, her eyes flew open. Wait a minute! As she yelled in her mind, she felt the body next to her jumped slightly. That was uncalled for… Oh! Robin! She shifted so she could look up at his face. Yea, who else? I'm sorry… I'm just not used to waking up like this…Oh… Oh! I'm sorry! Robin sat up on bed and was about to stand up when he felt a small hand holding his arm. No, it's ok… I was just surprised… I… I was… really comfortable…She let her hand drop back down on the bed and looked down at it. Robin smiled and lay back down. He reached his arms around Raven and pulled her back down to him. She let herself be guided over and cuddled herself against Robin once more. I held you 'cuz I heard you whimper when I reached to turn off the alarm…Yea, I got cold… Robin smiled and rubbed his hand along her arm and back. Raven shuddered and cuddled a bit closer. Robin realized Raven had to be wearing a tank top, as he could feel the top of her bare back. He smiled wider at the feel of it as Raven also enjoyed the feel of cuddling against his bare chest. They were starting to fall asleep again, when they heard a loud knock at the door. Raven grunted and buried her face unto Robin who chuckled.
"Raven!? Come on it's time to wake up! We've got a vacation to get started! I'm here to help you finish getting ready this morning!" Robin felt more awake as well as annoyed as he realized that it was Beast Boy who was outside the door. Raven felt him tense up and put her hand flat against his chest. He shuddered and calmed instantly. Raven got up and stood in front of the door.
"Thank you Beast Boy, but I've got everything under control. I just need to get dressed and I'll be right out."
"Oh, in that case can I come in and wait for you to be finished?" Raven heard Robin give a low growl and decided to grab her bath robe and open the door slightly. She could see Beast Boy well with the help of the hallway light, but she knew he would only be able to see her face.
"No, Beast Boy, but thanks for stopping by. I'll finish up and be out in a bit. Ok?" Beast Boy frowned but nodded.
"No problem, Rae. Call me if you need anything." Raven smiled at him and he cheered up some.
"Yea, thanks. And please don't call me Rae…" Beast Boy nodded at her and walked away down the hall. Raven closed the door and walked back to sit on the bed. I wanna go back to sleep! Robin chuckled and moved closer towards her. You can sleep in the ride there. Raven groaned. That depends on how comfortable it'll be in the T-car. Hopefully Cyborg was able to organize everything a little better so that we can all fit properly… Robin thought about their outing the night before and felt his anger rise slowly. We'll definitely figure that out. Just then, another knock was heard at the door, this one louder and more frantic. Raven and Robin both frowned as Raven opened the door slightly.
"Friend Raven! I cannot find Robin anywhere! I have checked his room and the room of the training, but he is in neither one! Have you heard anything from him? Where could he be?!" Raven smiled at Starfire in reassurance.
"I haven't heard from him, but you shouldn't worry so much, Star. He's fine, I promise. Finish getting ready and we'll meet everyone down at the car at 6 on the dot. Ok?" Starfire nodded but Raven could tell she had no intentions of just walking away. She'll be mad if she knows you're in here… Yea, I know! Should I hide?Raven thought as she watched Starfire start to shift from foot to foot. I know! Grab your communicator, go in the bathroom, and call her! Tell her that you were calling just to make sure she was up!Nice one!
"Star, is there anything else I can help you with? Because I kinda need to get ready…"
"Well… I was just wondering…" Just then, Starfire's communicator went off and Raven let out a breath she'd been holding without noticing. Starfire pulled it out right away and answered.
"Friend Robin! I have been looking everywhere for you! Where are you!?" Raven could feel Starfire's happiness skyrocket.
"Oh, I'm sorry. I fell asleep with the music on. I was just calling to make sure you were up and getting ready to go."
"I am wonderfully awake and ready to embark on our journey!" Starfire smiled up at Raven who returned the gesture.
"Ok, then could you do me a favor, and make sure all your things are in the car and that everything's in order so that you guys have more space to sit comfortably during the ride, please?"
"Most definitely dear Robin! Anything you ask!" Starfire waived at Raven and flew off down the hall. Raven shook her head and walked back inside. She turned on the light as Robin walked out of the bathroom with a grin on his face.
"That was a really good idea, Rae." He froze when he said her nickname, but she just smiled.
"Thanks, just didn't want her to be upset or to find you here and be extremely angry… we really need to get ready. We leave in half an hour." Robin nodded, grabbed a change of clothes, and headed out to his room. Be back in 15 to pick you up. Raven smiled at him and nodded. She also grabbed a change of clothes and headed into the bathroom to get ready. As they simultaneously stepped into their own showers and decided to close their minds from each other at the same time, their last shared thought was the fact that they wished they could be together.
