Chapter Nine

Lecter slowly and cautiously approached the room with the name ‘Beastboy’ on the door. He gave a small but audible knock,

“Beastboy, it’s Lecter. Please open up. I’ve come to apologize.”

The door opened and he walked in.

“I am deeply sorry for what I put you and Raven through,” Beastboy said.

“No, it is I who should apologize,” corrected Lecter, “You should not have to apologize for telling Raven about your feelings. Believe me, it is much better to tell someone how you feel rather than standing by in the shadows. I should not have reacted so violently like the way I did. Please accept my apology.”

“Lecter, I do accept your apology. And I wish that Raven, you, and I can strength our friendship the same way we do with the others.”

Lecter was feeling a little anxious and nervous for what he was about to ask.

“Beastboy…I would like you to make a promise for me,” he told him.

Beastboy took notice at what was about to be said to him.

“Beastboy… if it comes to the point where I die and I am no longer part of this world, I would like you to take Raven to be your wife.”

Beastboy was shocked at what Lecter was asking him.

“Lecter I can’t just ask Raven to marry me,” he said.

Lecter ignored Beastboy’s replied, “Look at this from her perspective: if I die, Raven will be devastated and nearly suicidal. But you will be there, you have told Raven your feelings for her and you do not wish to see her in sadness for the rest of her life. Your presence will reassure her that I was not the only one who cared about her, that she is not alone, and someone will be there to love. Please make me this promise; it is something I would want. I do not want see her suffering if I am dead.”

Beastboy knew what Lecter was asking was not just for Lecter but also for Raven.

“Yes Lecter, I promise to be with Raven if you are no longer part of this world.”

Lecter felt a sense of happiness for him and Raven, “Thank you Beastboy and please don’t mention to anybody what has happened here.”

Beastboy gave a nod as Lecter walked out of his room.

The End