Little One, Little Danger
(The Revision)
Chapter 11:
"Stars & Waves"
Starfire laid in her bed, gazing at the ceiling above as her thoughts kept her mind occupied in the early hours of the morning. Robin's smiling face appeared in those thoughts and all she could do was sigh. She finally decided to get up and head to her bathroom. The mirror above the sink presented her reflection that she examined…something was bothering her. Star turned to the tub and begun to fill it with water for a bath. As she waited for it to fill, she headed back into her room and sat down on the bed again…remembering what she witnessed two days ago…
"Robin…why?" Raven had asked.
"Just to say thanks for being such a good friend."
Starfire clenched her right hand into a fist.
"Beautiful…isn't it."
"Yeah…but not as beautiful as you, Raven."
The alien princess could feel her heart break all over again as she stood so she could go check the state of her bathwater. She turned the water off and undressed before slipping herself into the tub. It was soothing, but not enough to ease the feelings that begun to rise inside of her towards her friends. Robin has called her beautiful in the past and it made her happy, but she's never heard the word come out of him so…so loving before. Starfire closed her eyes and exhaled, perhaps she was reading a little too much into the situation. Perhaps-
"…not as beautiful as you…"
Why did it still hurt?
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Aqualad sat in the living room of the Titans East tower watching TV. He had been restless the last few nights and it was starting to show, worrying Bee out of the three of them. The others were still asleep and figured they'd stroll out of their beds in an hour or so. He yawned as he channel-surfed out of boredom.
Aqualad didn't really fancy getting out much but when he did, he'd attract girls of all kinds. Some guys would kill for the attention but it started to grow stale for him. Why the thoughts on the opposite sex though? It had to be her. Raven's face appeared in his thoughts and he couldn't help the slight flutter of his heart. There wasn't much he knew about the dark girl, but something about her made him…curious. Fascinated. Interested.
His first encounter with the titans was a bit unexpected and humorous. Starfire immediately captured his interests, not only because of her beauty but she too was from another world. Like others, however, he could sense that both girls had some sort of attraction to him. Though, as time passed, he got to know their team a little better and picked up on the chemistry between Starfire and Robin so he backed off. After that he kept to himself, but somewhere down the line…Raven begun to interest him.
It surprised him a bit because he wasn't one to be attracted to mysterious girls like Raven. Though the girl could be held in a separate category by herself. The thought made him chuckle.
"Just ask her out already."
Speedy's words from the other day bounced around in his thoughts. Was it really that easy? Raven was already hard to get close to as a friend, so to ask her out would be rejection suicide. Not to mention…"Robin." He sighed.
"Good morning."
The boy became startled, almost dropping the remote as he saw Bee walk from the direction of the kitchen, "Whoa! Were you in there the entire time?"
"Yep." She approached and took a seat next to him on the couch, "Another restless night?"
"Is it that obvious?"
Bee grinned, "Uh…yeah. You look like crap."
"We can't have that now can we." He chuckled slightly, "I have a reputation to keep."
"Screw the reputation, I just want you to be healthy." She motioned her head towards the kitchen, "I'm brewing a pot of coffee right now, get a cup when it's done."
He gave her a playful salute, "Aye aye milady."
"So…what's the deal with these sleepless nights?"
Aqualad shrugged with a sigh, "Just have a bunch of on my mind that don't make sense."
"Like what?"
"Just life…the future…*cough*…relationships."
Bee raised a brow, "Relationships? Like dating?"
The boy's cheeks burned red, "W-Well…m-maybe something along those lines, b-but not full—"
"It's Raven right?"
"Please don't broadcast it." He sighed.
She grinned, "No need, whoever isn't already aware couldn't find out because you hide it pretty well."
"Not sure if that's a compliment or insult, heh."
Bee heard the beeping of the coffee maker that indicated that the pot was done brewing. She stood and headed back to the kitchen. After a few moments she returned with two mugs, handing one to him before she settled back into her seat. "So, aside from the obvious, who Raven is, what's holding you back?"
"I don't know…a couple of things." He sipped on the warm caffeinated drink that was satisfying, though he knew he'd need to drink some water soon after he finished. "But I guess lately it's been…Robin."
Bee nodded, "Ah…you've seen the recent connection too. Not to mention the mystery behind their supposed KID."
"Ugh." He groaned, "Don't remind me."
"Yeah, but you know…there might not be anything more to their connection than their typical friendship, I mean it IS Raven after all."
Aqualad nodded, "Yeah, you're right but, I can't shake this feeling that—"
"Look, the more you doubt and come up with excuses not to tell her how you feel, the more time will pass and sooner or later it'll be too late."
"Because of Robin?"
Bee shrugged, "I don't know. Him or anyone else."
"But…" He dropped his gaze to his mug, "…how do I just, come out and say it?"
"Come on Aqua." She playfully nudged him, "I've seen you work that charm before. Just be yourself and let your feelings guide you, you'll be fine."
The water-teen smiled and glanced her way, "Thanks Bee."
"Anytime."
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[Titan's Tower]
Raven examined herself within the body-length mirror that was set in the corner of her room. They were going to the beach today and she had decided…to try something a bit out of her comfort zone. She cringed a little on the inside as she looked at herself and then thought about Beastboy's reaction. A vein on her temple throbbed…it would be fine…she chanted in her head…it would be FINE.
~o~
Cyborg and Beastboy were ready to go, wide awake that morning dressed for the beach. They were engaged in some kind of conversation that held no kind of importance.
"How are you two always the last ones to go to bed, but the first ones up when we have plans."
Beastboy turned with a chuckle, "Well, Raven the trick is to—" The boy stopped as he caught sight of the girl who stood several feet away. "Raven?"
Cyborg turned to the girl as well and his reaction was just about the same, "Raven…what're you uh…?"
She could already feel her brow twitching, "I'm ready for the beach." Raiden soon appeared and ran to her side with a smile while grabbing her hand.
"Alright guys, picnic basket is set." Robin walked out of the kitchen and into the living room. His gaze immediately landed on the dark-natured girl and he could've sworn his heart skipped a beat. He smiled, "Raven, you look great."
Cyborg and Beastboy exchanged looks before glancing over at their team leader, "Dude, don't try to act all cool and freak out like a normal person."
"What?" Robin chuckled while setting their lunch near the other belongings they were bringing along. "I'm just speaking the truth."
Raven could feel some of the built up tension within her subside a bit, though it didn't prevent the slight blush across her cheeks, "Thanks, Robin."
"Okay! Beach blankets and the shades of sun check!" Starfire flew from the hall and landed among the others with a smile, until she saw Raven. "Oh…friend Raven?!" She looked her over, "I have never seen you dress up like such…it is most adorable!"
Sweat dripped down the side of the dark natured girl's face, "Please don't use 'adorable' in reference to me Star." Raven's hair had grown out some since Raiden's arrival and she had it pulled back into a ponytail. She wore a black tank-top with a pair of white jean shorts and black flipflops on her feet. There was a pair of small silver hoops in her ears and a simple silver chain around her neck
Robin crouched down to be eye-level with Raiden, "Ready for a day at the beach kiddo?"
"Yep!" The little girl nodded in excitement.
Beastboy sighed, giving up the shock he had from Raven's sudden transformation, "I feel like I'm in the twilight zone or something."
Cyborg smiled deciding it wasn't worth wrecking his brain around, "So, what made you want to uh—"
"Just thought I'd try something…new." Raven practically gritted that last word through her teeth.
Cyborg patted her on the shoulder, "Well, even though it threw us for a loop, you pulled it off."
"You say that, but I'll keep an eye out for signs of any disturbances within the force just in case this anomaly has catastrophic consequences." Beastboy folded his arms across his chest getting dumbfounded looks from his teammates.
"Man, have you been watching late night television again." Cyborg put him in a headlock with the others shaking their heads and making their way to the front door, items in hand.
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[The Beach]
The Titans had found a nice spot to set up and they had been enjoying themselves for the past hour. Bumblebee and Aqualad would join them soon per Cyborg's invite, but Speedy wouldn't make it. "I want to make a sandcastle!" Raiden ran in the direction of Cyborg and Beastboy."
The green boy held out his arms with a smile expecting her to run into them, "Awesome! Me too!"
Raiden passed him up and jumped into Cyborg's arms instead, "Let's go Uncle Cy!"
Beastboy's face dropped, "Total rejection dude."
"Tough luck Beastboy!" Someone's sudden, yet familiar voice, laughed out.
He turned to see Aqualad, "Don't rub it in dude."
"Hey guys!" Bee was right behind the water-teen. Starfire and Robin greeted both of them. The girl then saw someone in the distance and squinted her eyes a bit. "Don't tell me y'all brought along another new friend?"
"Huh?" Robin turned around and then had to refrain from bursting into the laugher of who she was referring to.
Raven approached, though already could sense Bumblebee and Aqualad's gazes upon her. "Bee. Aqualad."
"Raven…you look…different." Bee smiled weakly, "But a good different! Out of your element yeah but…not bad."
"Out of my element." Raven sighed, "Tell me about it."
"Don't tell me you lost another bet to Beastboy?" Bee raised a brow.
Raven's brow twitched, "What do you mean lost another bet to him? Don't tell me he—"
"You look awesome." The two girls turned to a smiling Aqualad.
Robin nodded, "Right. I said the same." Aqualad looked at him with a semi-forced smile; of course, he said the same. Raven's thanks to him interrupted his thoughts and he focused his attention back on her.
"I can't believe Raiden chose Cyborg over me." Beastboy strolled over to them pouting.
Robin chuckled as he patted him on the back, "Let it go man, there's always next time."
"Anyone up for a swim?" Raven was continuing to tip toe out of that comfort zone and took a mental exhale while suggesting. She then removed her shorts and tank, revealing the bathing suit she had underneath. It was a two-piece purple bikini and she removed the scrunchie that was holding her hair back in its ponytail.
Both Robin and Aqualad nearly caught nosebleeds at the sight, but the Titans' masked leader shook the shock off with a smile. "I'm game. Race you?"
Raven rolled her eyes, "Sure." The girl soon took off in flight.
"H-Hold on!" Robin got to his feet and struggled with getting his t-shirt off. He was soon on his way right behind her.
Starfire, Bumblebee, Beastboy and Aqualad remained where they were for several moments still in shock. "W-What just happened?" BB asked.
"Purple is now my favorite color." Aqualad.
Bee finally shook the shock off, "Whoa, she's really stepping out of the comfort zone. Not to mention Robin just brushing it off like it's no big deal."
Beastboy nodded, "It was the same before we left too."
Starfire watched Raven make it to the ocean before Robin, levitating above the surface. However, the boy ended up tripping over his feet, colliding with her before she could react and the two fell over. Raven immediately resurfaced, soaked and shivering and Robin emerged a little after her. There was a slight look of worry on his face and Starfire could tell that he was apologizing to the girl. Raven had closed her eyes and sighed, but she soon used her telekinesis to lift their leader up and toss him several feet out into the ocean. After several moments he resurfaced, spitting out water…there was a faint grin across Raven's lips. Star's heart begun to ache again. "I know how it feels." Aqualad took a seat beside her.
She was a bit startled by his statement, "Whatever do you mean?"
Bee removed her jeans, revealing the other piece of her swimsuit, "I guess I'll head in too."
"Ditto." Beastboy was right behind her, kicking off his sandals and removing his tank.
Aqualad and Starfire watched their two friends head across the sands of the beach towards the ocean. The water-teen's gaze drifted back to Raven and Robin. "I've been observing them too and I know something seems different."
"With Robin and Raven…you have noticed it too?" Star glanced his way.
He nodded, "Yeah, but Bee thinks I might be overthinking things."
"Yes. I have had the same thought as well, but…" Star lowered her gaze a bit, "…there's this feeling—"
"That it might be something more." Aqualad nodded as he finished her statement. The girl beside him nodded slightly and he grinned, "Believe me, I get it."
"It seems that way, though I am not sure as to how."
"You have feelings for Robin right?"
Starfire's cheeks burned red, "I…how did you-?"
"I feel the same."
"You have feelings for Robin too?"
Aqualad broke out into a coughing fit, "W-What?! NO! Of course not! I was talking about Raven. I have feelings for her."
"Oh…that does make more sense." She chuckled.
He sighed, "Besides, you don't really hide how you feel about the guy so, you shouldn't be that surprised by me figuring it out."
"I suppose not."
Their gazes soon drifted back to their group of friends who were enjoying themselves. "Those two…I know they're friends but, it's a little irritating to see them so close like that. It shouldn't be and I shouldn't feel like that but…"
"It's frustrating…" Star continued, "…and you cannot help but feel disappointed in yourself for thinking negatively about them."
Aqualad felt his heart ache a little, "Right."
They fell silent for several moments until Starfire spoke, "So how do you cope with such thoughts?"
"Just pretend that they're not real." He shrugged.
"That does not seem like a solution that would last very long."
Aqualad chuckled slightly, "You're right. Though if what Bee said is true…sitting around moping about it without doing anything won't help. We could just miss our opportunity if we let things stay the way they are."
"Hey! Are you guys gonna bask in the sun all day or are y'all gonna join us?!" Beastboy shouted out at the two, Bumblebee seated on his shoulders.
Aqualad grinned as he stood, "Have you guys started playing chicken already!" He noticed Robin steadying Raven upon his shoulders.
"Chicken?!" Cyborg raised his head from he and Raiden's massive sandcastle.
"Oh that game is most enjoyable!" Star clasped her hands together, but then noticed Robin and Raven were partnered up.
Aqualad extended his hand to her, "Hey, be my partner this round." The girl looked up to see him smiling softly at her; she took his hand and he helped her to her feet. "Things will work themselves out. We're not out of the game yet."
Starfire smiled at his words, "You are right. Let us not give up."
~o~
Sometime later…
Raven laid over the midnight blue beach towel she brought along; eyes closed as she enjoyed the evening breeze. The sun had begun to set moments ago. "Someone looks comfortable."
She opened her eyes and saw Aqualad, "Are you making fun of me?"
He shook his head while joining her, "Not at all, was just admiring the view."
"So you're hitting on me now?"
"N-No!" Aqualad's face flushed, "Not at all, I would never-!"
Raven smirked, "Relax Aqualad, I wasn't serious."
He sighed in relief, "I swear the more time you spend around Beastboy."
"Ugh, you're right. I'll keep that in mind the next time I want to tease someone."
Silence soon fell between them and Aqualad's gaze was lifted to the sky above, admiring its hues of oranges and yellows. "Raven, you mind if I tell you something?"
"Go for it."
"I think…you are truly something amazing."
"Some THING huh."
Aqualad chuckled, "You know what I mean."
"Sure." She grinned slightly, "So, why do you think that?"
"Because you keep people guessing…not afraid to take any chances."
Raven raised a brow, "Uh…you DO know who I am. Taking chances isn't exactly my strong suit."
"But look at all you've done today." He turned his head towards her, "Actually enjoying yourself and getting out of your comfort zone."
She sighed, "None of that was easy, trust me." Her gaze lingered on a cloud, "Besides…deciding on one's appearance and how they spend their time, differs from…other things."
"Like what?"
Raven could feel her heart ache a little, "Emotions…feelings. No one ever wants to take a chance on things like that."
Aqualad focused his attention back on the sky above, "It's because those things…aren't as trivial as changing one's style. So, I get it." He smiled softly to himself, "Even after all the progress you've made with getting control of your emotions…you can still feel that way."
"I guess some things never change."
"No." Aqualad grinned, "But you have grown and I can clearly see it so never doubt yourself. Besides…" He shrugged, "…when it comes to taking a chance on our feelings…we might just need help from someone."
"Is that really what you think?"
"Sure." Aqualad turned his head to her, "So, why don't we conduct an exercise and you help me take a chance."
Raven turned her head towards him, a brow raised, "Take a chance?"
"Yeah, there's some pent up emotions I have that I need help releasing."
"Is this a hypothetical exercise?"
He chuckled, "I'll let you know afterwards."
"Alright, fine." Raven sighed, "But don't expect me to give any great advice in this exercise."
"What?" He laughed, "It would defeat the purpose."
She shrugged, "Hey, you're the one who asked me."
The water-teen let his laugh die down, leaving behind a soft smile across his lips, "Yeah, you're right."
"So, what are these pent up emotions of yours?"
"Well…there's this girl—"
Raven groaned, "Say no more, I know where this is going."
"Hey! You have to wait until I relate the story." He chuckled and got a "fine" out of her. "Now…this girl…I've known for quite some time. She's off-putting, crude and has a dark sense of humor." Aqualad shook his head, "Not really someone you'd want to spend a lot of your time with."
Raven's brow twitched, "You don't say."
"But…" He smiled softly while he took in her amethyst gaze, "…after getting to know her a little, my outlook had begun to change."
"How so?"
"Her characteristics became appealing…" Aqualad outstretched his hand, brushing the back of it delicately against her cheek. "…her beauty, otherworldly unmatched." Raven could feel the blood rushing to her cheeks as she blushed, not sure where the boy was going with this supposed exercise. "By the time I knew it…Raven I…" he pulled some loose strands of her hair behind her ear, "…I'd developed feelings for this girl."
"Aqualad…"
"Raven, I had developed feelings for y—"
"Hey Raven?!" Cyborg shouted from the seashore.
The girl turned in her teammate's direction, trying to calm the rapid beating of her heart. She connected with Cyborg telepathically, "What is it?"
"Raiden wants to take a picture with you and Robin!"
Raven nodded, "Alright." Aqualad had drawn his hand back from her the moment she focused her attention elsewhere. She turned to him, "Sorry Aqualad. We'll finish this exercise some other time."
"Sure." He nodded as he sat himself up, "Another time…this exercise." The girl then flew off in Cyborg's direction. Fate, how cruel you could be sometimes.
Someone's footsteps interrupted his thoughts and he turned to see Starfire. "Is everything alright friend Aqualad?"
"They were until fate threw a wrench in my life in the form of our friend Cyborg." He snickered.
"What happened?"
He sighed, "Nothing worth complaining about. What's up with you? You look like you want to discuss something."
"Yes." The girl smiled, "I just thought of an idea."
"An idea about what?"
"We should go out on a date."
Aqualad raised a brow before smirking, "Star I'm flattered and if this was a year ago I'd gladly take you up on that offer but I haven't given up on Raven just yet."
"Huh?" She then giggled, "Not you and I hehe. I mean, I should go on a date with Robin and you should go on a date with Raven."
Aqualad shook his head, "Okay, I like where your head's at but…you have it easy. Raven isn't one to up and accept even an outing with friends so easily."
"You are right." Starfire thought to herself, "Ah! What about this…" She lifted a finger towards him, "…we make it a date of doubles."
"A double date?" He thought about it while caressing his chin, "That might work. It might ease her mind to know that we wouldn't be completely alone which would make the probability of her acceptance higher."
"Yes." Star clasped her hands together.
Aqualad gave her a grin, "Star, you're a genius."
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[Titans' Tower]
The team headed their separate ways upon entering their home, exhausted from the long day. Starfire asked Robin to meet her back in the living room whenever he was finished and he agreed. The girl didn't take long to hurry through a quick shower and throwing on a random set of pajamas. She flew into the living room and sat herself on the couch to wait for him. After waiting for what felt like an hour, but was actually about 20 minutes, Robin finally entered in with a yawn. "Okay Star." He took a seat next to her, "What's up?"
She found herself growing nervous, "I promise I will not keep you long because the hour is late and the both of us are exhausted and—"
"It's okay." He chuckled, "What's going on?"
"Well, I knew we had originally planned a date that—"
He just remembered, "Oh man!" He face palmed, "Our date, I'm so sorry it slipped my mind Star. We were supposed to go out last week right?"
"Yes well…" She smiled sheepishly, "…it is okay. I was wondering if you'd like to go out tomorrow?"
Robin nodded without a second thought, "Sure, no problem. We can make that work. I promise I won't forget."
"That is most glorious. Thank you. We should rest up now." She stood, though before she made a move towards the hall, she had to inform him of something. "Oh, it will be a double date."
He raised a brow, "Yeah, with who?"
"Aqualad and Raven." Robin swore he felt his heart drop in the pit of his stomach as the names hit his ears. He watched Starfire fly out of sight down the hallway. Those two…would be going out on a…date?
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3:00am…
It was a restless night for the team leader as he tossed and turned in his bed.
"Aqualad and Raven."
Starfire's words were haunting him…or taunting him, whatever way he wanted to take it as.
"Aqualad and Raven."
Robin ended up on his back, looking up at the ceiling above. He grabbed his mask and hopped out of the bed, exiting the room. Moments later he found himself in the kitchen raiding the cabinets for something to snack on. He spotted Raven's box of herbal tea. Robin grabbed a seat on the couch, mug in his hand filled to the brim. "Something smells good." He turned to see Raven in the entrance to the hallway, "Are you drinking my herbal tea?"
The boy looked down at his mug, "Uh, yeah, I might've made too much though."
"So there's extra in the kitchen?"
He nodded, "Help yourself."
Raven headed to the kitchen and returned moments later with a full mug, taking a seat next to him. "I'm surprised that you're actually having a cup." She was clothed in her normal attire along with the standard way of wearing her hair.
"Back to your old self I see."
"I said it was only temporary. May we never speak of it again."
"Before we make that pact…" He chuckled, "…how did you REALLY feel about it?"
Raven took a sip of her tea and lowered the mug into her lap, "Honestly…it wasn't that bad. But that's between you and I, tell the others and you're dead got it."
Robin chuckled, "My lips are sealed." As she took another sip of her tea, he noticed that the ring he had gifted her several nights ago was still on her finger.
Raven caught him staring, "What?"
"Nothing. You're still wearing it."
She looked down at her hand, "Oh…yeah."
"I thought you would've taken it off by now." He chuckled. "You know, since jewelry's not necessarily your thing."
"I just forgot about is all." Raven shifted her gaze from him, "Besides…even if that weren't the case. It's fine to keep something around that means a lot to us."
"I couldn't agree more." Robin dropped his gaze with a soft smile, "So, it means a lot to you? Why?"
Raven's cheeks grew warm, "I…someone special…gave it to me."
Robin could feel his heart ache, "Is this person…really all that special?"
"Yes." She had yet to turn to face him.
"If that's true then…why the date with Aqualad?"
Raven was on the verge of taking another sip of her tea but was stopped by his question; her heart nearly skipping a beat. However, she soon composed herself mentally as she lowered her mug back into her lap. "I would assume the same reason as to why you're going out with Starfire."
"That's not fair Raven."
She took a sip of her tea, "Fair? It's okay for you to go out with Starfire but I'm questioned for choosing to hang out with Aqualad."
"No." He shook his head, "That's not what I'm saying it's just…I needed to make up for the previous date we missed." Poor choice of words Robin; he could feel the sweat dripping down the back of his neck.
"So, you were going to go on a date with her anyway." Raven sighed, "Where's your argument?"
Robin passed the fingers of his hand through his hair and sighed, "Look this whole dating thing was not my idea alright."
"And you think that it was mine?"
"But you had no problem in saying yes?" Robin snickered, "Raven, you NEVER say yes."
"And you always do."
"That's just to be nice! Not to…!" He had to calm down.
"Not to what, Robin?"
Robin sighed, "To actually grow closer to someone…intimately." Silence fell between them and the boy laid back on the couch. "Sorry Raven…I didn't mean—"
"It's not what you think." Raven tightened the grip she had on her mug as Robin glanced her way. "Aqualad and I…we're just friends."
"Same with Starfire and me. All four of us actually…we're all friends."
"So why are we making a big deal out of four friends taking the evening to spend time with one another?"
Robin released a single chuckle, "You got me."
They sat in silence for several moments again until Raven spoke, "You know, when Aqualad asked…I hesitated at first."
"That doesn't surprise me." Robin grinned, "I know you too well. But unfortunately, I couldn't hesitate when it came to Star because…"
"You felt you needed to make it up to her." Raven nodded, "I know you all too well as well."
Robin smiled softly to himself as something came to mind, "Things have been a bit strange since Raiden showed up, hasn't it? Not just with her but…with us too." He leaned forward, resting a hand on hers.
His slight touch sent shivers down her spine, "Yeah. Though who's to say if it's for the better…or worse." Raven moved her hand slightly, letting it rest within his own.
"I guess we should get some rest." Robin gave her hand a light squeeze before releasing his grip and standing.
Raven nodded, "Yeah. Go on ahead, I'll finish my tea."
Robin grabbed his empty mug, "Alright, but don't stay up long okay." He teased before heading to the kitchen.
Raven brought the warm mug to her lips but didn't take a sip as her gaze lingered on the boy until he was out of sight.
"…when it comes to taking a chance on our feelings…we might just need help from someone."
There might be some truth to that. Raven could feel warmth passing through to her heart as she thought about Robin. Maybe she should conduct her own exercise…the corner of her mouth curled ever so slightly.
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[Location Unknown]
A mysterious figure lurks in the shadows, "Yes. All is going according to plan." Their echoed chuckles bounces off the walls as screens mount them with footage of Titans' Tower. The figure is seated within a chair, facing the many screens with one leg crossed over the other. Their elbows rested on the arms of the chair, a menacing grin across their face.