Stealing from the Robin's Nest
Chapter 1
BEEP! BEEP! BEEP!
Sigh. *that sigh seemed to come from the bottom of my toes* thought Raven, slapping her alarm clock.
*well, better get up* hauling herself into an upright position, she swung her longs legs over the side of the huge bed dominating the center of her room.
Getting out of bed seemed harder somehow, these days anyway, Raven had a growing sense of loneliness in her chest; it was like a cosmic tear threatening to swallow her whole.
Shaking her head as if to clear it, she stood up, a little too quickly, stretching her arms high above her head, satisfied with the crisp cracks her joints gave, she trudged to the bathroom for a comforting, warm shower to wash away the sleep.
"AHHHHH…" the shower was one of Raven's favourite places, aside from a select few reading spots, book stores and this little café on fifth.
The shower is so private and warm, an excellent place to think and get yourself together or fall apart, sometimes all at once.
Turning the tap to shut off the water, she stepped out onto the soft, cotton bathmat while grabbing a towel from the radiator.
The bathroom was misty from the steam and in the mirror Raven had an angel-like glow through the layer of condensation and soft lighting. *not very befitting for a half demon* she snorted wiping through the steam on the mirror.
After she had finished in the bathroom and selecting clothes, after a little debate she went with blue skinnies and a cream cashmere sweater with a flattering V-neck, along with tan leather boots with a comfortable heel. The thing most people overlooked in Raven was her attention to style and her ability to fill out a sweater. *And I do both damn well* she thought, smiling to herself in what seemed like forever.
Melting through the floor into the kitchen, she landed directly behind Speedy, who was looking rather confused and disgusted by a box of Beast Boy's weird vegan cereal, before going with lucky charms.
"Morning Speedy"
"Jesus Rae!" Speedy jumped, knocking his spoon out of the bowl
"I always forget you're like a fucking ninja or something" he said picking up his spoon while Aqualad sniggered at him.
"I prefer graceful, but thanks Speed" she remarked, reaching for her favourite mug.
Over the last few days Titan Tower had become a hub of excited superheroes as Jump city and the other titan's cities were honouring the titans in a ball this weekend and as Jump city titans were the originals, Jump was hosting, which meant that the tower was full of all their friends and was noisy. Very, very noisy.
Grabbing her tea and book from where she'd left it last night Raven moved to her spot in the living room. In the corner, beside the glass wall, overlooking the view of the titan island shoreline was a plush, worn, leather armchair. The deep burgundy material was soft and the strong, gilded arms were the perfect size to rest a tea cup on.
"Hey Rae, we're going to get final fittings and stuff done for tonight, you wanna come?" said Bumblebee
"Sure, sounds great, when?"
"Um…we'll probably get going after breakfast and whenever Star gets her butt in gear!"
"Please, friend. Five…more…min…" slurred a sleepy Starfire, who was sleeping on the sofa.
"C'mon girl! GET UP!" shouted Karen, dragging the Tamaranian's legs off the end of the couch.
"C'mon Star! We're going to the mall!"
"The mall of shopping?" perked up; Starfire was practically glowing at the prospect of the mall.
"Eeeeeeeeep! I must go dress at once!" said the alien princess, flying off to apply copious amounts of lip gloss.
"Thought that'd get her going" laughed Bumblebee
"Did someone say you guys were going to the mall?" came a deep, manly voice that was slightly huskier due to sleep. Raven would know it anywhere. Robin.
Turning around in her chair, just in time to see him slip a grey shirt on over the flat planes of his chest and ab's…
Raven swallowed, hard. Her throat was suddenly dry.
"Yeah we're gonna head soon as Star's ready." answered Karen
"Great, can you pick up my tux for tonight?"
"Sure, who's your tailor?"
"Oh, don't worry Rae knows all my stuff, right Rae?" he quipped in Ravens direction, flashing her the almost heart-breaking smile.
"Mhmm" *of course I know your tailor and the exact colour of your eyes and how you…OK STOP! Before you start drooling or god forbid blush! And in public!* she scolded mentally, regaining her composure.
"Friends, I am ready to depart to the mall of shopping." Starfire appeared in an outfit of pink and sparkly, *nothing new there then* thought Raven, as much as she loved Star, she was almost painfully pink.
"Ok, guys I'll meet you in the car, I just gotta grab my stuff."
Upstairs Raven grabbed her purse, leather jacket and the long, white suit bag which held her dress for the ball.
"Guys I'll see you later, don't play video games ALL day, and remember we have places to be." Raven addressed the band of slouching teenage boys in various poses of laziness.
"M'kay, have fun." said Cyborg, too deep in gaming with Beast Boy to look at her.
Rolling her eyes and turning towards the garage, Raven almost didn't see Robin standing directly behind her.
"Oooo, is that your dress for tonight?" ribbed Boy Wonder, leaning over the kitchen counter, waggling his eyebrows.
"Yes." she deadpanned, determined not to smile.
"Can I see?" he continued, giving her a cheesy grin as he moved to stand in front of her.
"No." she went to move around him.
"C'mon Rae! It's not like we're getting married!" he said with a mock deflated look on his masked face.
"Oh would you two get a room!" called Beast Boy from the couch.
Robin grinned at BB while jumping on the couch opposite. Raven just called a quick goodbye while hurrying out of the room to hide her blush *damn BB!*