Coming to Terms (Or Not)
A fanfiction by polymorphicPsyche
Chapter One (Beast Boy)
"Beast Boy, what are you doing?" Raven asked as I approached. She lay sprawled out on my bed, and her confused face tells me that she has no idea how she got here. She probably assumes I put her there, but I didn't. I'm just as surprised as she is. But I don't exactly mind her presence.
"I'm doing what I've always wanted to do," I answered. I have no idea why I'm being so forward. This is probably a dream. Otherwise, I'd never even be able to do something like this.
"What's that?" Her voice shakes. She's nervous. She probably knows what's coming then.
I'm right next to her now. I reach out and stroke her hair. It's smooth and fine, unlike my own hair, which can get greasy from time to time. She leans into my touch, longing for it. Well Raven, that's what you're here for, isn't it?
"I'm gonna do all the things I've wanted to do to you since the day I realized that I'm in love with you," I said. Before she could respond, my mouth was on hers. Her lips are warm and soft, and she isn't hesitating to kiss me back. Our lips move in sync, as if we've done it a million times. And we have, in my dreams.
I part her lips with my tongue, and she doesn't object. Our tongues swirl together, fighting for dominance. I push her into a laying position on the bed, and I follow her. I'm sitting on top of her, my legs wrapped on either side of her hips. I break the kiss and travel further down her glorious body.
"What are you doing, Garfield?" She gasps when I tug on her black jumpsuit. I pull it all the way down, and soon she's in just her bra and panties. "What are-" She stops talking when my fingers rub her core on the outside of her underwear. They're black and lacey; not surprising for someone so dark. The really stand out against her pale thighs, and that makes her nearly-naked body all that more appealing.
She moans and arches her hips into my hand. I use my free hand to rub her thigh. Not to slowly, I slip her black panties off. She's more than a little wet, and that makes my already strong erection get even harder. The thought of the girl I love being so excited for me... It really is a pleasant sight.
I pull my suit off and join her in her nakedness. As soon as she sees me in all my glory, she blushes. Am I too much for her? Probably. That makes me smirk. "No need to blush, Rae."
I grab her thighs from both sides, and place my cock at her entrance. Since I'm pretty sure it's her first time, at least in this dream it is, I go slow. I move forward just a tiny bit, and I hear the shriek of an alarm blare into my ears...
I wake up when I hear my alarm sound from the nightstand next to me. Why does it always have to go off at the good part? Maybe I should just get rid of it. Or maybe I shouldn't because I'd have to deal with Robin waking me up personally.
That's not an experience that I want to repeat.
I get up after about two minutes of staring at the ceiling. I'm about to get off the bed when I realize that I have a morning wood problem. Again. Seems to be happening every morning now. It's the same with the dreams. They used to be random, and only about once a week or so. You know, normal teen horniness schedule. But now... They're every night. Not that I'm complaining.
So I grab some clothes that smell sorta clean and take a cold shower. Being given the ability to transform into animals has done things to me beyond just the transformations. I have an unusually high stamina, which means I can run for a while. And it also means that I can perform for a while. I so don't have enough time to get rid of my boner the way I'd like to.
By the time I enter the kitchen, I'm fully awake and starving. Everyone is in the great room by now, so I don't have to listen to Cyborg laugh at the tofu waffles I make. When I'm done eating, I join everyone else.
"I added a lot more things to the T-Car last night. I had some time on my hands in between projects, so I thought I'd spruce my baby up a little." Everyone listens as Cyborg explains his new additions. Well, almost everyone. Raven isn't here yet. "I added another plasma cannon. This one can shoot from anywhere on the car, and I even added a remote control similar to the one we use to play video games with to make it easier for you guys to control."
"Aw, sweet dude!" I yelled, jumping up in excitement.
"Yeah, that's very thoughtful. I for one have no idea how to work your gadgets," Aqualad added. For about two months now, he's been the newest member of the team. We used to keep an eye on him after what happened with a certain added member of our team, Terra, but we soon found that to not be needed. He's trustworthy.
Thinking of Terra brought on a roll of hurt. It's best to keep that out of my mind.
"This is great news Cyborg! Now even I may use the plasma cannon!" Starfire beamed.
"Uh, Starfire? It's probably best that you stay away from the plasma cannons," Robin warned. "You're not the best at video games."
Cyborg nodded in agreement. "Yeah, I don't want you hitting anything else by mistake."
I was just about to suggest that we take the car out for a spin when the door opened. Raven casually walked in, looking tired and in need of sleep. She walked slowly over to the couch and sat in the seat between Aqualad and myself. She smelled wonderful, like the lavender shampoo that Starfire bought her for Christmas one year. Her curves seem even curvier against her clothes, something even her cloak couldn't hide. When she spoke, the sound was dark and inviting, almost like it was drawing me in.
What am I even thinking? I shouldn't be so focused on her!
I didn't realize that the question Raven had asked was directed at me until I noticed that she was looking at me expectedly. A look around the room showed that the others were giving me the same look.
I shake my head roughly to try to get rid of the distracting thoughts. "Uh, what was that Raven?"
She sighed dramatically. "I had asked you if you were going to go to the mall later. I need to pick up a few things."
Did my jaw drop? Probably. Since when did Raven willingly go out somewhere? "How'd you know I was going out today?"
"Cyborg told me." Cyborg waved from the other side of the room with a bright smile as if to say, "You're welcome."
"What do you need to pick up?" I ask. What could she possibly need? More incense? Spooky books?
Raven blushed. "Well, tomorrow is Aqualad's birthday, so I thought I'd get him something." Her hands shook nervously, as if the subject was embarassing for her.
Aqualad laughed. "You don't have to get me anything, Rae."
"Tomorrow is the date of the Aqualad's birth?" Starfire flew closer and hovered in front of us, a wide grin on her face. "Then we shall hold a celebration! I can make the traditional feast from my home planet-"
"No seriously, that's okay," he said quickly. Good thing too. No one wants her alien food.
"I think a party is a great idea!" Cyborg yelled.
They all continued to talk about party plans. Cyborg suggested a pinata, Robin was going over what music to play, Starfire was planning the decorations... Even Raven was helping. Aqualad eventually gave in and let them plan a party for him.
I didn't say anything. Why did Raven blush? Does she like him? Is it possible for her to even have those kinds of feelings?
That brings up another question altogether. "Raven, how did you know that tomorrow is Aqualad's birthday?" Robin asked before I could.
Raven blushed again. "The other day we were out, and I thought I'd ask since he's a part of the team and all-"
"Wait," I interupted. "Why were you two out together?"
She blushed again, and looked away. Aqualad answered for her. "We're sorta dating now. We never said anything because Raven didn't want the attention."
For a long time, it was quiet. No one said a word. No one knew how to react. Raven dating? Is that even possible?
Robin cleared his throat. "Well, congratulations."
Starfire flew towards Raven and hugged her with her super strength. "This is such good news! Two friends are sharing happiness together! And soon they will share the human contract known as mariage! And then they will share offspring! Such great news!"
Raven's face is probably frozen red. "No, Star. We're not that commited."
"Not yet, anyway," Aqualad added, then laughed. Cyborg and Robin laughed with him. Starfire didn't understand.
I'm so angry! I've loved Raven for a long time, and nothing has happened at all. But here Aqualad comes, and he's swept her off her feet in a matter of weeks!
"What's wrong with you?" Raven asks quietly while everyone carries on with their excited talk.
"Nothing's wrong with me," I lie.
One of her eyebrows raise questioningly. "Beast Boy, I'm an empath. I know you're upset."
She knows I'm upset, but she doesn't know that I love her? What kind of empath is that? "It's not important, Rae."
She shrugs her shoulders. "Okay," she says before joining the others in conversation. I get up to leave, but am quickly stopped by Starfire.
"Were you not going to take Raven to the mall?"
I hesitate. As much as I would love to go to the comic store there to get the new edition of my favorite series, I don't want to watch as Raven picks a present out for her boyfriend. "I don't feel well. I must've ate some bad tofu. How about you take her instead? You can probably help her choose something nice."
Starfire beamed. "What a wonderous idea! I do hope you get better, Beast Boy." She flew away quickly, presumably to tell Raven that she will be accompanying her.
Once inside my room, I flopped onto my bed. Unless we get a call today, I refuse to leave my room for a long time.