Toxic Merman (JonDami Fic)

Boy of Steel and a Raven

Titans Tower
1:21p.m.

{Jonathan}

"We'll be back with more supplies," Kori said as she along with Gar and Beetle exit the medical room. Leaving the place to me and Raven.
          I'm seated on the gurney while she's next to me, patching up my arm. Even while seated in this room, the sound of Kori and the others leaving the tower couldn't be missed.
          I don't know how long has it been since they left but I know it has been more than a minute. I couldn't help but realize how very quiet it is around here. Raven hasn't spoken a word.
         "You wanna tell me what happened?" Raven finally threw some words into the air.
        Though, I wished she would've asked something else. My eyes were glued to my toes hanging over the bed. I didn't wanna answer her.
        "Or shall I find it out for myself?" She continued.
        "Help yourself," I said, motionlessly.
        "It is alright. You can tell me when you're ready." She said as she ties a knot on the bandage. "I will not invade someone's mind on purpose unless I have to." She gave a few gentle pats on the finished bandaged arm.
        "I'm sorry..." I said.
        "Don't be. I know lately, things have been really... hard for you." She said.
        "Yeah?" I look at her.
        "Yeah... school, old wounds, new wounds... Damian..." she kept the remaining bandages back into the medical kit.
        "You're right... there's a lot going on right now... and I don't know where to start." I said.
       "Why don't you start with how you got these burned bruises." She said as she levitates the med kit back to the shelf. She then lifts a nearby stool and place it in front of me, and sat on it.
       "Whenever you're ready." She said.
       "I don't know if I should be saying this because I'm kinda also considered one of them but... why are the kids here so... ruthless," I said, facing down. "Why do they go through the efforts, just to make someone suffer? Or why would they treat someone so badly to the point where that person becomes suicidal??" I stopped because I realised tears has formed in my eyes. "Why... why..." I can't find my words because of the sob in my throat, preventing me to think or let out my words. I'm feeling anger and sadness at the same time but I don't know which I'm feeling the most.
        "That's just what people do," Raven said. "They throw their emotions on others just because they can't control it... without realising that they're ruining someone else's life." She sighs as she crosses her arms. "When things like this happen, we can either take immediate action, or let it go and stay strong." She said.
          My eyes traveled to her and stares for a moment. "I've... been strong... for far too long now, Raven! And I still am!" I felt angry. "And all I get is pain from the world! If it's not physically, it's s mentally, if it's not mentally, it's physically!" Angry tears leak out of my eyes.
        "I know that, Jon. You're one of the bravest people I know." She lean forward and place her palm on mine. "I've always known that." She said. She took her hand back and got up, heading towards the fridge.
        She pulls the door open and took out a carton of milk. She then use her powers to levitate a mug towards her and pours out some milk into it. She kept the carton milk back into the fridge and walked towards me.
        "Here. You're low on dairy." She holds out a mug of cold milk in front of me.
       "Thanks." I took it from her and immediately took a few sips. As I was doing so, she flew and sat next to me.
       The sound of the air conditioning filled the room. In a split second, I finished the milk. I held the empty mug in my hands and stare at it. Looking at it reminded me of times where Damian and I would stay up late to watch many episodes of Spongebob on his PC. We would eat and drink all sorts of snacks until our stomach felt like it might explode. Our favorite drink to drink was milk because it was so refreshing... especially in the early mornings.
       "I'm not being dramatic, Raven but... I feel so... weak... when he isn't around." I gaze towards the window, viewing the ocean from a far distance.
        I know deep down inside of me, I was hoping to see Damian staring back at me.
        I waited... but nothing. The surface remained calm as the light shimmers above it. I pull my visions back into the room.
        "Something on your mind?" Raven's voice made me realize that she was still here.
        "I miss him..." I said softly. "I miss him so... much that it hurts sometimes." My jaw shivers. "He's only gone... not dead. But why do I feel so much sadness to the point where it hurts." I started sobbing again. "I just don't get it." I cover my face with my hands.
       "I do." she said. "You just love him too much... and there's nothing wrong with that." She said.
      "But... even love has its boundaries. We can love someone very much... but we must also trust them enough to let them protect themselves even when they're not with us." She sighs. "I'm sure he's alright. Mera and other Atlantians are searching for him as we speak.
       He just needs time to sort things out." She places her hand on my back. "To be honest, I miss him too," she said. "Without him around, there's no one to annoy the shit out of me during practice. I'm actually surprised that I missed that feeling." She sighs with a happy tone.
       I didn't realize my eyes had caught some tears again until I moved them away from the mug sitting on my lap. I kept the mug aside and rest my elbows on my lap, at the same time, covering my face with my hands.
        It didn't take long for me to start sobbing again. "I wish he was here..." I said, sobbing quietly. "It kills me to not know-how is he doing right now... or is he even..." I couldn't say the word. It was unbearable to even think about it.
       "You're hurting... and that's okay. We may not be full human beings but we feel everything just the same as they do. Pain, love, sorrow, happiness and countless more. That's the downfall of being a good person." She said as her hand began to rub my back slowly. "Imagine your situation in Damian's perspective. How do you think he must feel?.. not knowing how you're doing." I felt her head leaning on my shoulder.
        "I do know that if he were here, he'd do a better job at comforting you." She chuckled which made me crack a lopsided smile.
       "Don't say that... you're really good at comforting people too, Raven." I lift my head up and turn to face her with my teary eyes.
        Our eyes met as she scoffs.
        "Thanks." She lifts her head.
        "Alright, we're back!" Beast Boy's voice shook us both. Raven got up and signal the rest to come in the room.
       "Well, time to patch up the rest of your bruises."