Okay guys, there's a couple things you'll need to know about this FanFic:
1.) This story isn't like my usual ones that are filled with fluff and goodiness. This one is actually based on an event that has recently happened in my life. The first chapter may not be part of it, since I'll have to get the story rolling somehow. I also have to think of how I'm going to end it, because I want it to accurately portray my actual story, but I hate reading good stories that have a shitty ending. And this is my life, so it's going to have a shitty ending lol.
2.) Yes, Beast Boy and Raven will probably seem out of character to you, but like I said, I wanted this to portray my life as best as possible.
Reviews and feedback are always appreciated but since this isn't exactly all fictional, please don't be too harsh, I don't need a reminder of how awful my love life is lol. Hope you guys enjoy the story!
Intro:
The tower had been more quiet than usual since Beast Boy had left for a special Doom Patrol mission. Cyborg was still there to give his random shouts and make the floors shake with his vocal chords, but everyone had to admit, these past seven months without their green companion had been… different. Everyone was experiencing it differently. Cyborg missed his best friend. He was forced to play video games with his friends online whenever Robin was too busy to play with him. Robin missed Beast Boy, but with the way he had grown up he hadn't gotten too attached to any of his teammates in case of this type of event were to happen, Starfire being an exception, of course. The alien princess herself wasn't taking Beast Boy's absence the best. She cried whenever she was having a lonely day. She had a big heart and loved caring about all her friends. She called Beast Boy over and over again, well knowing he would never be able to answer. Nobody knew where he was or what he was doing. The person who took Beast Boy's absence the worst was Raven. She never thought she'd miss him like she did. When she meditates, all she does is think about him and their good times they've had together. Right before he deployed, he spent a whole day with each Titan to give them their own sense of closure. His day with Raven consisted of taking her to a fancy restaurant, a fancy bookstore uptown, a walk in the park, and ended with a movie back at the tower which turned into a cuddle session followed by a sweet goodbye kiss. The butterflies he gave her that day never left her mind. She'd replay that whole day over and over again in her head just to get those feelings back.
She had just finished up meditating and left her room to find a snack right before bed. She walked in and heard everyone had been exceptionally loud and… happy? Was that the emotion she was sensing? Once the other Titans had seen her in the doorway, they immediately froze and returned to what they were doing prior to their excitement. She sensed awkwardness but just left it alone. She got her food and went to her room.
"That was close," Cyborg whispered.
"I know. Beast Boy would kill us if he wasn't able to tell her on his own," Robin said.
"When is Beast Boy going to call her?" Starfire asked.
"He mentioned he would have time before boarding up the plane and heading home. He was in the middle of packing when he called me," Cyborg said, "So I mean, it could be any moment from now until tomorrow morning."
Robin crossed his arms, "Well, knowing Beast Boy, he'll call her the first moment he gets."
"But why did Beast Boy not just ask to talk to her when he talked to us?" Starfire asked.
"Because, Star," Robin replied, "There's a difference between her and the rest of us."
"How so?"
Robin sighed, Starfire still didn't understand some of the ethics here on Earth.
"Because Beast Boy feels a connection with Raven, like a love connection and he wants the moment to be special when he tells her."
Starfire nodded, understanding what Robin was explaining.
Raven ate her snack and went to brush her teeth for bed. She could've sworn she heard her cell phone ring from across the bedroom. She froze and listened again. It was weird that her phone was ringing with all the Titans in the tower and especially this late at night. She walked over to check it and she was in so much shock from who was calling her, she momentarily forgot how to answer her phone.
"He-hello," she stuttered.
"Hey, Raven," a familiar voice soothed her worries.
"Beast Boy…" Tears began collecting in her eyes, "This is the first time I've heard from you… How are you?"
"I'm fine, Rae. Promise. But hey, I'm calling because I wanted to tell you I'll be home tomorrow night."
"You're coming home…?"
"Yes! I am! I'm coming home for you, baby."
She couldn't help but start to cry, and not just the occasional sniffling and tears falling. Full on crying.
"Raven," he chuckled, "Stop crying, I'm coming home. You don't need to be sad."
"I'm not sad, I'm happy. I just can't believe you're coming home. Now I'm not going to sleep at all tonight. I'll be too anxious waiting for you to get here."
"I promise, I will get home as fast as I can. If you want, you guys are more than welcome to the mansion and we should be there about 4pm or so."
She wiped her tears and nodded, "Okay. I'll be there, I don't care about the others, but I will be there."
He chuckled, "Alright, well I have to go finish packing so we can board the plane and start our way back home. I'll see you tomorrow, baby."
She sniffled, "Okay,"
"Bye, Raven."
"Bye."
She hung up and stood there, mesmerized at the thought of him coming home. She's going to be in his arms again. She ran out the door and down toward the main room where the others were.
They all saw her tear-stained face and her giant smile.
"She knows." Cyborg noted.
"So, Raven," Robin took a sip of his soda, "Get an interesting phone call?"
She nodded and more tears began falling down onto her smile. Starfire flew up and hugged Raven.
"Oh, Raven. Isn't it wonderful? Our friend is finally returning home!"
"Yes," Raven mumbled through Starfire's hug, "You have no idea how happy I am."
"I think we got a pretty good idea," Cyborg joked.
"Raven," Robin called to her, "Go get you some rest and try to sleep. We'll be leaving for the mansion tomorrow at 1."
She nodded, leaving Starfire's arms and went back to her room.
"I've only seen Raven cry once," Robin noted, "When he left."