Rated Teen for some mature themes. BBRAE WEEK 2017 DAY 1
It had been a really long day, even longer than what any of the team members were use to. With the mission taking a turn for the worst the Titans were going on two days without sleep. Raven didn't remember if it was actually Gars excessive whining, Cyborg's computer alarms constantly going off, or Kori quiet pleas into the boy wonders ears, that sent the raven hair man over the edge or not. He was turning purple or well his face that is as he spun around and shouted. "Look around were on a deserted planet miles away from our ship and your telling me you want to sleep?!" His eyes were blood shot as he looked from each person. Out of all of them Dick needed the sleep the most.
Raven sighed. "We did past that hut thirty minutes ago..." her tone dry and low monotone as she clearly was drained.
Richard blinked as Kori looked like she was on the verge of tears she was always more emotional than normal with lack of sleep. "That tiny hut?!" He cried out.
"It's better than the stinking ground." Raven shot back. That was true the ground was unstable and would sink about two inches from their weigh. She glanced around at the others seeking some sort of backup.
Garfield couldn't help but nod. "Dude! My legs are killing me. It's our best chance, it's cold and getting darker by the second. At least we'd have shelter from the wind or god forbid rain if it storms. It will make our travels easier in the morning."
"There won't be much room.." Robin stated grumpily before a new thought popped into his brain. He gave a smirk to the green man. "Means we'll be sharing space." He replied coyly. He knew for a long time just how the now lithe ropy muscular man had been pining after the dark mysterious beauty for years now.
Color rushed to the Changeling's face as he avoided Raven's gaze. "The warmth will do us some good." he replied lamely.
Raven rolled her eyes as she looked at Kori. "I'm sure you'll be tickled to that close to Kori anyways." She rose a finger, "If I hear anything that's not remotely snoring or soft breathing I'm out." She began trudging back towards the hut.
Cy exhaled deeply more than tired of the drama between his friends. "Just put me in a closet some where with a plug..."
"Room enough for me?" Raven asked looking at Cyborg turning around her boots squished in the soft green sinking ground.
"In the closet? I highly doubt it Raven. Plus I sleep standing up. I think you'd be more comfortable sleeping where BB crashes." He didn't even try to make a joke.
Gar felt the blush creep over his skin. He was to tired to argue with Cy, or even himself for the matter. "I don't bite promise" he said with a fanged smile as they trudged back towards the small shack.
Raven tossed a glare at Cyborg wishing he'd keep that big mouth of his shut. She took a deep breath knowing that sleeping next to the Changeling wouldn't be the worst thing ever. They had slept right next to each other before. 'Plus he's got that body to keep us warm.' Came stupid thought from only Azar knows which emotion. She sighed rubbing her temples. She was beyond tired half convinced that she'd be in coma like state to care anyways.
Finally the team made it to the dark dismal hut. With the Empath the first inside she nearly began crying herself when she saw the state of the place. It was literally a shack with a grass roof. The floor was made of something that looked like golf course turf. As she scoffed she realized if she really tried she may be able touch one wall with one hand and the other side with her left.
It was small but Gar had a point it would keep them out of what ever weather conditions may occur. She flopped down sighing her skin erupted in goosebumps telling her that it wasn't really all that warm in here either. Gar stepped in glanced around and quickly found a spot next to the left wall. He laid down and let his body instantly relax. His skin was warm and soft as it was all covered in a soft peach fuzz hair so the cold didn't seem to affect him as much.
Dick grabbed Kori's hand led her to the right side pressing his back against it for support he moved and let the Princess curled into him, making him the big spoon. Cyborg curse under his breath wondering why he thought there would be some source of electricity on this damn freaking planet. He sighed pulling out his battery back up and leaned up against a corner. His human body could sleep and his maniacal body could charge back up.
Garfield took off his sweater he'd brought and made it into a small pillow with just enough room to share. It was small but it was perfect in his eye because he was going to be near her, and to be honest he always slept better next to her.
Raven's eyes lingered on her teammates as they got comfortable. She sighed breathing in slowly and focusing on her mantra. That's when Gar looked up at her. "Would you like to lay next to me. I'll keep you warm." he offered expecting a sharp wit comment. Raven who had closed her eyes, opened one eye to look at him. "I will lay down just give me a second." She replied. Gar nodded, closing his eyes shocked that she was even agreeing to such crazy requests. 'She must really be tired.' He thought.
Dick had taken off his cape and draped it over him and Kori kissing her softly. "Good night my love."
"Goodnight to you too dear love" She pushed closer to him. She didn't mind the cold so much as she enjoyed being in his arms.
Raven focused her magic letting her chakras align. Breathing in and out she counted softly in her head as the sound of of her teammates soft breathes lulled her. She felt her body start to nod off and she sighed laying down as sleep took over her body.
Gar shifted a few times everyone's breathing in his ears. He laid there for a few minutes trying to focus on sleep, it wasn't until he felt her lay next to him did he finally calm down enough to fall asleep.
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Hours later Raven began tossing and turning curling into a fetal position trying to keep warm. Her cloak seem to help some what but her bare legs didn't help at all. Stirring Gar moved from where he was, the sound of her floundering had woken him. He moved to where she was first putting his sweater over her bare legs. He then moved closer to her. He was close enough she'd feel his warmth but not close enough that they were touching.
Her body seemed to be grateful for the warmth he offered her as the tremors seemed to fade. As the night carried on Raven began having vivid dreams of aliens with long sharp claws tearing her skin to shreds. She whimpered and cried begging for help in her sleep.
Finally aroused by noise Dick looked over at the the girl just inches away from Kori and Gar. "Gar!" He exclaimed. "Do something." He hissed worried about waking the others.
Gar peeked at him with a helpless look. He had been trying to figure out exactly what to do and Robin's hiss wasn't helping. He chewed his lip before gathering his confidence. He slowly wrapped his arm around her middle and pulled her flush with his body. His arms strong yet gentle as he whispered. "Shhh it's okay Raven. I've got you now. You're safe." he curled around her hoping it made her feel protected and perfectly willing to suffer the black eye he knew this would cause.
Instantly her whines stop as she sighed softly and buried her face into the mans shoulder. Her body still trembled but at least her crying was no more. Her breathing steadied and she whispered something in her sleep that wasn't English. He relaxed with her gently rocking her in his arms. "I'll keep you safe. I promised just sleep." Eventually the young woman completely relaxed letting her mind ease. Her dreams changed so she was in field of flowers.
Morning came far to quick for the Titans, and perusal Robin was the first one up. He eat an energy bar and walked around the perimeter of the hut waiting for the others.
Raven sighed softly as warmth had been the only reason she didn't open her eyes. Softly pressed her face into the hood of her cloak humming under her breath. She was rubbing her body right against his. Gar blushed as he tried to keep his body relaxed as he took one last deep breath of her scent. "Hey Rae.."
She shifted slightly leg brushing against his up legs. "What is it Gar?" She asked her brain not fully awake yet.
Gar whined a bit as he tried to keep his breath even. "Please be careful." He placed one hand on her leg keeping it from going up further on his leg.
She whimpered again before her hand rested against his stomach. "Okay." She replied not understanding.
He held his breath for a second cursing the fact that he was a 20 something year old man that always woke up excited. Now throw in somebody your incredibly attracted to in close proximity and you definitely have an erection that her hand is just inches from. This was of course the perfect time for Raven to flip over on her side nearly rolling on top of him and right into his pelvis. He but his lip hard to keep quiet to no avail. "Raeeee!" he cried grabbing her hips, hoping she wasn't too mad.
Raven woke up with a start her eyes focusing as she looked up at him. "What in the world?"
"I tried to warn you." he said defeated, his face was nice shade of deep purple. She licked her lip her eyes focusing on his face. Good Azar he really had changed over the past few years. She was resting her hands on his chest. "Sorry." She stated.
"Don't be. I'm the one who should be sorry. You just were so cold." He explained his morning glory was pressed right against her hip and stomach. She flushed as she could feel his body working properly. She sighed tucking her hair back. "Thanks."
"No problem." he was waiting for her to move before he attempted to keep some dignity.
"COME ON you to love birds, there will be plenty of time for that after." Cyborg's voice boomed causing them both to jump and flush even brighter.
Raven closed her eyes breathing in his warm lemon scent and climbed off of him. He took a deep breath and let his mind speak, "You smell like heaven by the way." He pulled on his uniform trying to get the irritating thing to ease.
"Really? I'm gross I haven't showered." She answered running her hand through her mess of hair. He simply nodded with his fanged smile. Raven bit her lip and handed him, his sweater. "Thank you."
Once outside Kori stretched and smiled. "That was much needed, Thank you Dick."
"Yeah it wasn't as bad as I thought. Thanks for suggesting it Raven." Dick answered.
Raven looked to the ground as she whispered. "Yeah not bad at all."