Our Own Demons // Raven x Male Reader Red Hood//

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[ Raven ]

The nightmares were getting worse and worse. I'd wake up at times like I just ran a marathon, sweating and drained. I'm afraid to even fall asleep at this point. I'm afraid to let my guard down even the slightest bit. If he gets out, there's no telling if I could even contain him once more. I got a splitting headache just thinking about it. I turned over to take a quick glance at the time.

4:30 AM

I'd usually be up in another hour so there's no point in trying to fall asleep. I got up; took a bath and got changed into some comfortable clothes. A hoodie and leggings. It was dark outside but peaceful. I slowly walked over to the kitchen to make some tea. It helps me relax when I've got too much on my mind. I was barely holding it together in my mind at this point. I nearly let my guard down infront of Y/N yesterday. I massaged my temples as I began to sip my cup of tea. I wasn't really a breakfast person so I didn't bother to whip something up. I sat there for a good while, until I noticed the slightest ray of light just creeping over the horizon. I took my cup and headed to the rooftop. I walked over to the edge as I stared longingly into the horizon. I wish I could be this calm all the time. As I was standing there, I heard the faintest sound of a ceramic cup clinking against a platter. I snapped my head around to find Y/N drinking tea as he stood there looking at a holographic map of San Francisco, deep in his thoughts and unbothered as the cold breeze blew. That's the second time I've come up here unknowingly that he was there. Although I wasn't complaining, he wasn't as rowdy as Beast Boy or Cyborg

"He drinks tea?" I thought to myself and I went over to him.

"Raven."

"We know each other quite well that I think you don't have to call me by my alias Y/N?"

"Do we though?" He asked rhetorically as his focus was still on the map.

"What seems to be on your mind?"

" Alot of things but now, H.I.V.E. Their attacks seems, weird."

" What do you mean?"

" I did some digging while I was patrolling just now. Turns out Gizmo stole an unfinished remote trigger system which is odd considering how the one he stole is centuries old compared to the others that were laying around in that place."

"Why would H.I.V.E need an old remote trigger system for a chemical generator?"

"Your guess is as good as mine." He said letting out a sigh before drinking his tea. I held in my chuckle at the sight of him sipping his tea out of a small cup.

" Something funny you wanna tell me?" He said lifting an eyebrow.

" Nothing... It's just... I never thought you were one for tea."

" It's a habit I picked up from. An old friend. He'd offer me some even if I didn't ask for it. Turns out it helps me relax and focus when my mind gets loud."

"It does doesn't it? It makes it even better when everything around you is nice and quiet." I said taking another sip out of mine.

"Guess that's something we have in common."

"The longing for peace? Or tea?" I asked, curious.

"Both." He said as he placed his cup down and put on his helmet.

" Where you going?"

"Patrol." He said as he jumped off the ledge and landed safely on the building nearby.