Raven sat on the couch in the common room reading one of her many books. She had been reading for hours without any disturbances, but she wasn't complaining. She looked up from her book and listened. It was way to quiet. Where was Beast Boy? He usually was pestering her by now. "What is he up to?"
She closed her book, got up and started to search for the changeling. Raven walked down one of the many corridors in the tower and as she passed the door that lead to the training room she heard someone groan in frustration. At first she thought Robin was in there training but then she remembered that him, Cyborg, and Starfire had went out to get groceries and some pizza for dinner. She opened the door and saw Beast Boy glaring at the big CD player on the table.
"What the heck are you doing?" Beast Boy jumped about ten feet in the air. He hadn't heard her come in. He turned around and finally noticed the sorceress. He rubbed his head sheepishly.
"Oh, um, hey Rae. Uh how long you been standing there?" he asked sliding in front of the CD player. "I was just uh…." Raven watched in amusement as he started to stammer and blush. It was a funny sight. Beast Boy sighed in defeat. "I was trying to practice the waltz for that Superhero Ball tomorrow but I cant get the steps right!" he said in frustration as his ears drooped.
Beast Boy looked down at the floor and noticed a pair of blue boots walk up to him. He waited for an insult to come but instead she said, "I'll teach you." Beast Boy looked at the shorter girl, surprised that she would even offer. He had thought she couldn't stand him. Raven moved past him to the stereo and pushed the forward button till she found a slow song.
'Tale as old as time
True as it can be
Barely even friends
Then somebody bends
Unexpectedly'
Raven grabbed his hand and dragged him to the middle of the room. "Now, put your hand on my waist," she instructed. Beast Boy hesitantly did as he was told and watched as Raven placed her hand on his shoulder and the other in his. Beast Boy felt a shock go up his arm and shivered.
'Just a little change
Small to say the least
Both a little scared
Neither one prepared
Beauty and the beast'
Beast Boy gulped when he noticed that there was barely even an inch between them. He watched Raven to see if she was as nervous as him but she was completely calm. "Now normally, the guy would lead but since you don't know how to do this yet, I'll will." To Beast Boy's surprise she didn't say this like she normally would have, like he was inferior, but softly like she actually meant it.
"Ever just the same
Ever a surprise
Ever just as sure
As the sun will rise'
Raven took a step back as she told Beast Boy to follow her lead and step forward. He did and then Raven stepped to the side making him move with her. Beast Boy started to look down at the ground to make sure he didn't step on her but Raven stopped him. "Don't look at the floor. Keep your eyes locked with mine." He felt heat rise to his face as Raven placed her delicate hands on his cheek, holding his head up so he didnt look down.
'Tale as old as time
Tune as old as song
Bittersweet and strange
Finding you can change
Learning you were wrong'
'Certain as the sun
Rising in the east
Tale as old as time
Song as old as rhyme
Beauty and the beast'
Beast Boy was starting to get the hang of it. Wherever Raven stepped he stepped in that direction. He even quit trying to look down at the ground and had only stepped on Raven's feet a couple of times but Raven never seemed to get mad. She seemed to have an unlimited amount of patients with him.
'Tale as old as time
Song as old as rhyme
Beauty and the beast'
The song slowed and started to fade away but they stayed right where they were. Emerald met violet and it took a moment for Raven to realize where she was. She blinked and stepped back from Beast Boy who seemed as confused as her. "I, uh, think you have the hang of it," she said clearing her throat.
Beast Boy was about to reply when the sound of clapping filled the room. They turned to see the other three Titans standing in the doorway. Cy and Robin were trying to hold their laughter, while Starfire was clapping with glee. Beast Boy and Raven's turned beet red and Raven pulled her hood over her head. "Um, how long have you guys been standing there?" Beast Boy asked, embarrassed.
"Oh since you guys started dancing," snickered Cyborg. Robin smirked and busted out laughing. Starfire squealed with joy.
"Oh you make the cutest pair!" Raven and Beast Boy looked at each other in shock and then when Raven was about to protest the three Titans were already gone. Beast Boy shook his head and smiled over at Raven.
"I really want to thank you Rae. Now maybe I wont look like a idiot." Raven looked over at him.
"Beast Boy, you are a idiot." Beast Boy looked hurt until he saw the humor in her eyes. She started to walk out the door but stopped short.
"Oh and by the way," Beast Boy looked over at the dark girl. She was looking over her shoulder and the grin was clear as day. "You're welcome...Gar." And with that she was gone.
*******************Okay I know this wasn't my best work but I think it was pretty darn good. R&R suckas! BG OUT!