Welcome to MidnightPhoenix320's fifth Teen Titans fic! This pairing is RedRaeBB, and anything goes!

Summary: Two men are interested in the goth girl we all know and love, Raven. Which men are they? BB, of course, and none other than the notorious Red X. While Red X is a little more upfront about his affection, Beast Boy will not give up, either. Which one will she choose? Five reviews will result in a continuance!

Enjoy.

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It was storming in Jump City. Rain, sleet, hail, freezing temperatures, you name it; all came and went. Raven didn't mind—in fact, she loved it.

The rain made the world take a break from life. It slowed things down and let people take the time to reflect upon their lives and where they were going. And it helped Raven meditate.

The rain was a blessing to her. Although she needed the sun just as much as any Earthling, it didn't mean she had to like it.

She was on the roof, breathing in the smell or rain hitting the pavement. She watched at the bay's surface was spotted with tiny droplets, making it seem retro, in a way.

Her eyes were closed, and her hood up. She breathed in and out, meditating. Then she heard the silent landing of a newcomer.

She didn't bother opening her physical eyes, she could see perfectly fine with her Mind's Eye. And she spotted glowing red eyes in the grayness, illuminating the skull-shaped mask around it.

"Red X, might I ask what you're doing here?" she asked. She was in no mood to fight, not when the rain was falling so nicely.

"I came to see the city from a Titan's point of view. You want me to leave?" he said simply. She sighed and shook her head.

"I don't care if you leave or stay; just be quiet don't steal anything," she said and closed her Mind's Eye.

If she hadn't seen him, she wouldn't have known anyone was there in the first place. But now that she did know, it made the rain and grayness less special.

"Okay, what do you want?" She turned and faced him, putting her hands on her hips.

He shrugged. "Like I said, I just came to see the rain from a Titan's point of view."

She narrowed her eyes and pressed, "It has to be more than that, like a gem or a supply of Xinotheum. Tell me, or I'll call Robin."

He laughed. "Right, as if Chuckles can do anything to me." He paused. "Maybe that redhead hottie will be nice enough to go someplace with me…" he trailed off.

Raven felt a flare of anger. "You're trying to tell me," she said calmly, "that you came here to go out with Starfire?"

Red X pondered the thought, then said, "Nah."

She scowled. "Then what do you want?"

He was quiet. "You wouldn't believe me if I told you and gave you a million bucks."

She snorted. "Try me."

He faced her. He stood up and let his cape catch some wind before he said, "Actually, would you be interested in going out with me?"

Raven was speechless. Then she gave him a weird look.

"What?" he said cautiously.

"You," she pointed to him, "want to go out with me?" she pointed to herself.

He shrugged. "I dunno. That's what I'm asking you."

She smirked and chuckled. "I don't like boys, especially the evil ones," she said and turned back to the bay.

He pouted, hurt, before retorting, "First off, I'm not evil, and second, tell me that again when Boogers asks you out and you say yes."

Raven frowned. "Boogers?" she repeated.

"Yes, Boogers. Boogers are most often green, just like the Grass Stain, BB, Beast Boy, whatever." He waved his hand impatiently.

Raven snorted. "He doesn't like me. He likes Terra."

Red X nodded and said all-knowingly, "Ah yes, the blond, blue-eyed, rock-shuttling biznatch. I know of whom you speak."

Raven almost laughed out loud. "Who says biznatch nowadays?" she asked.

Red X cocked his head. "Me, apparently."

She scoffed and he put a hand on his chest, mocking offence. "You don't like my word usage?"

She shook her head pessimistically and he said, "Well, isn't this cute. We're already flirting!"

Raven whipped around, angry. "I do not flirt," she snarled.

Red X shrugged again. "Looks that way to me, Princess."

She growled and turned back once again. He was quiet, for the time being.

Raven waited for him to say something, but he didn't. For the first time, she was uncomfortable in silence.

"Aren't you going to say something?" she mumbled.

Red X said nothing, only shook his head.

She sighed and sat on the edge of the tower. She folded her arms and shivered.

In the quickest of movements, Red X was there too, dangling his legs off the side. "You know, Raven, despite what you think, you're a great girl," he said quietly.

Raven smirked and shook her head. He was nice now? Since when?

"No, I mean it. Starfire might be pretty, but she doesn't have a lot between the ears. And who doesn't love a smart chick that wears blue?" he purred. (A/N below)

Raven scowled. "Never call me that again," she said, grumpily.

He chuckled, his voice in her ear. "I gave you a compliment. Learn to like it."

She leaned away and scowled. She didn't want to think about that meant.

He sighed and drew back as well. "Starfire is pretty, yes, and strong. But she's not smart. She may be clever at times, and has a hell of a bod. But," he said softly, "she is nothing compared to you."

Blushing scarlet, Raven put up her hood. Watching her do so, Red X laughed. "She blushes. My work is done." He dusted off his hands playfully.

Raven growled. He was infuriating. No amount of rain was going to change that.

She got up, wringing out her cloak and walking briskly. "Where're you going?" he called.

Raven ignored him. She yanked the door open and stomped inside.

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Two hours later, Raven was reading. The book wasn't as good as others, and she kept getting distracted. She kept replaying his words; their conversation.

It peeved her to think that he was just being playful. It also peeved her to think that he actually meant what he said. But part of it was heartwarming too.

It was nice to know that someone cared, even if it was the local thief. It wasn't as if he was undesirable, but he didn't strike her as the image of fidelity.

She shut the book and laid her head on her pillow. Sighing, she shut her eyes.

Images of the skull mask and red eyes raced across her mind, and she was forced to reopen her eyes, glaring at the ceiling instead.

All their previous encounters had been frustrating. His usual tactic was to tape her mouth shut using a red "X", so she couldn't use her spells. Or he didn't want her to outshine him in comebacks.

Either way, he was infuriating. He was cocky, selfish, solitary, and arrogant.

She was going to hate herself for saying this, but…

What was stopping her? Was it her "emotions," or was it fear? Did it matter? She needed to get used to the male gender, and this was necessarily the easiest or safest way, but it was the most enlightening.

For the time being, she was going to put aside the feelings that were beginning to crawl inside her cold heart. She was going to make it, to manipulate it, to meld this situation into a research.

Yes, that's what she'd call it. Research.

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(A/N) Now that I read over this, that kinda sounds like me. Not to brag or anything! I am smart, and most of my wardrobe is blue. But like I said before—NOT BRAGGING.

Alrighty! I finished this part, but I'll only add another if I get a healthy five (5) reviews.

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-Midnight-