Serena's POV

"Wait!"

Raven turns to me with a puzzled expression on her face.

For a few seconds I just stare at her callused hands, trying to come up with something to say.

"Luna?" She looks pointedly at my hands still clutching hers. Blushing red, I release it immediately.

"Sorry," I squeak.

"Well, did you have something to say?" Raven raises an eyebrow in question.

"Um, I.....um" I stutter.

She sighs, running her palm down her face.

"You really have no confidence do you? I don't think you understand your position yet. Speak clearly." She commands.

"Um, I w-wanted to ask if you could stay with me for a while."...