AN: Hello all and Happy Holidays! Since I am spending this Christmas alone, I figured I'd conjure up a fluffy, fun, (and maybe a little bit fucked up) holiday inspired crack fic! Please, just enjoy and don't take it too seriously - I'm not.
This is as Rob/Rae fic, if you don't like it, eh, whatever. If you do like it, welcome to the darkside, all I have is wine and chocolate to offer!
Holiday in Gotham
It was December twenty third. The hum of Christmas music filled the air as the citizens of Gotham milled about the snowy streets at twilight. Many were doing last minute shopping or hurrying home for various holiday celebrations they had going on that night. Raven had to admit there was something kind of magical about it. The twinkling lights, sounds of traffic and conversations floating in the air adding to the atmosphere. It was strange to think it had been over ten years since "the end of the world" and their standoff with the Brotherhood of Evil. Despite all that, here she was shopping with a woman she never thought would be one of her closest friends.
"Hel-lo! Now that looks promising!" Her quiet musings were cut off as Jinx's voice caught her attention. Raven's violet eyes traveled in the same direction as the blonde's which had fixated on an expensive looking boutique. It was still super strange to see her hair blonde but, Victor was right, it was the only way they could go out as "civilians" as the pink hair would be a dead give away. Raven had maintained her own hair a midnight black for years now and without her signature crime fighting ensemble it was pretty easy for her to blend into the crowd.
"Hm, it does look pretty nice." Raven said at the same time Jinx looped her arm around Raven's and took off in the shops direction.
Raven smiled as Jinx walked around piling dress after dress in a sales associate's arms. She was actually excited at the prospect of dressing up and enjoying an evening of fun without worrying about being called in for a threat.
All of the Titans had been invited to Wayne Manor for the annual Yule masquerade. Of course not everyone could or wanted to go. Kori had stayed in Jump City with with Beastboy and Garth who'd volunteered to help in case something came up while the other Titans were out. Karen had decided to join them and her boyfriend Victor in Gotham leaving Mas, Menos and Roy in charge back home. Wally had also come to Gotham as Jinx's plus one.
While Raven was glad she'd come, she was a little saddened that Kori had refused. The violet eyed Titan decided it may have something to do with Garth being in Jump but she could always question Kori about that later.
"Alright, let's try these bad boys on! I can't wait to-" Jinx stopped talking noticing her dark haired friend was spacing out. Again. She tapped Raven's shoulder, "Hey, Earth to Rach! Did you even hear anything I said?"
Raven's ivory skin pinked easily with embarrassment. "Sorry Jules, I guess I spaced again." She stressed the alias, another thing that still threw the empath off. What a weird pick. "Let's go try these on, although, I have a feeling this one," she held up a glittering black dress, "will be perfect on you."
Jinx raised one brow, head tilted. "Hm, let's see, I really thought you weren't participating." She followed the attendant into the dressing room, dress in hand. Raven scoffed and looked around as she waited. This really was a fancy place, she could hear the attendant discussing the appropriate undergarments to compliment the cut of Jinx's dress.
A few moments later the curtain pulled back and Raven smiled at her beaming friend. The petite blonde looked stunning in the sleeveless, knee length cocktail dress that had a modest dip showing just a hint of cleavage and a daring slit up the left side. The shimmering dress hugged her curves gently and the dark color offset her pale skin. "Told you it'd be perfect."
Jinx' grin widened as she checked herself out in a mirror. "I agree, Wally is going to lose it when he see's this!" She stopped admiring herself for a moment and turned to Raven, "Alright, your turn! Then we can look for some jewelry."
Before Raven could respond, the brunette associate walked up with a dress neither friend had noticed. "If I may, I think this will be quite flattering on you." Seeing Raven's hesitation the girl smiled, "I've done this for a while now, trust me, and if you don't like it we have plenty of options."
"Alright." She followed the girl into the dressing room and felt slightly awkward having someone help her get dressed. Once they finally put her in the right bra and shimmied her into the ensemble she peaked in the mirror and chuckled. "Heh, um, no.. this is-" Raven was cut off.
"Don't you dare! I need to see it first!" Jinx shouted from the other side of the curtain.
With a sigh Raven nodded to the attendant signifying it was ok for her to pull it back.
"Hot mamma! Just why do you think that dress isn't perfect?" Jinx asked with a half smirk.
"Well, for starters, my breasts look like they'll burst from this flimsy..." she thought for a moment, "...silk? Also-" Raven's red-faced rant was cut short.
"Yes, its silk but it's quite sturdy and actually, that's the way the cut is meant to fit."
Raven shot a quick glare at the sales associate who shrank back, then looked at Jinx again who only sided with the brunette. "She's right, plus that color is amazing."
Raven sighed and looked in the mirror again. The vivid orchid colored silk was beautiful on the floor length dress, even the high slit and snug fit were nice since she was used to showing off a lot of leg and curves. The problem was the deep plunging sweetheart neckline that was way too revealing and, her mind choked on the word, sexy. "Jules, this is way too-"
Again she was cut off by her blonde companion, "Hot? That's why it's perfect Rae, Dick will be a-"
This time she interrupted, "That's exactly why I can't wear this, I'm his friend and I'm going with him as a favor so Bruce will get off his back. It's not an actual date."
Jinx smirked full out this time before turning and trying on another diamond necklace, "Right, so then it shouldn't be a big deal. Besides, think of how envious Gar will be when he finds out."
Raven frowned. She did not want to talk about Beastboy. That idiot had broken it off with her only a couple of months ago and his rejection still kind of stung. Maybe Jinx was right, it shouldn't matter, besides she couldn't deny Richard had always tempted her. Unfortunately he had been dating Kori for a long time, but even when that ended a few years ago, she had started dating Garfield. The timing was just never right and she doubted he wanted her like that.
Throwing her long, ebony locks up into a haphazard bun she made up her mind. "Alright, I guess you're right." She smiled at the associate. "So, what kind of jewelry do you think I should wear?"
It didn't take long for the women to complete their outfits for the masquerade and soon they were strolling down the darkened Gotham streets again. "That was fun, I'm glad you decided on that dress."
Raven smiled softly, "I am too actually, although I don't think my wallet agrees."
Jinx snorted in laughter, "Yeah, but this is Bruce's event, I don't think he'd expect anything less."
"True, actually, since you mentioned it he's expecting me to join him and Richard for dinner. Would you come with me? I feel like he will see right through this ridiculous farce Dick started." Raven nearly pleaded. The more she thought about these next ten days, the more she regretted agreeing to the deception. I mean, Bruce Wayne is a brilliant detective for god's sake! Raven thought in desperation.
Jinx gave her an apologetic look. "Sorry Rae, I'm meeting Wally for dinner in thirty minutes. You'll be fine, if anyone can fool the bat, it's you and Dick."
Raven's eyes darted around making sure no one overheard Jinx's slip of the tongue. "Right, sure, whatever you say." She sighed dejectedly. She'd much rather be going out for drinks with Jinx. As if on cue her cell rang and she picked it up.
"Hello?" Pause.
"Oh, Ji-Jules and I were just finishing up." There was another pause.
"Oh, no! That's not necessary, I was just about to c- oh."
Jinx followed Raven's gaze to see a shiny black Bentley pull up across the street of the plaza, and elderly man stepped out and waved. Raven waved back before speaking back into the phone. "Thank you, see you soon."
Raven hung up and looked at Jinx who'd managed to hail a cab while she finished he call, "Guess I'll see you later."
"See ya," Jinx winked climbing into the cab, "You'll be fine." With that she shut the door and the cab sped off.
With a deep breath Raven plastered on a fake smile and walked across the street to greet Alfred. She paused in front of him, "Hi Alfred."
The old man smiled, "Good evening Miss Roth" he pulled open the back door after taking her bags and motioned for her to enter, "shall we?"
"Thank you." Raven slid into the backseat, the leather squeaking slightly as she adjusted herself. The door closed and Raven sighed, "What have I gotten myself into?"
AN: Sooooo, this was supposed to a oneshot but I kept rambling on. Grrr.. anyway, I'm continuing this in a short while, I just need a quick break from my computer screen. I should have more up in a couple of hours.
PS. As for Jinx belong called Jules, eh... I don't know? Just go with it.
