Beast Boy could not believe it.

This had to be the worst Thanksgiving in history.

First, there was the turkey.

No. Not the eco-friendly tofu-turkey, the poor innocent murdered turkey that was used as a table decoration. Everyone was against him on this. They claimed that it was tradition to have a real turkey for Thanksgiving dinner. So, he lost that battle.

Then, there was the food-fight.

Sure, he was the first one to throw the food. But Raven made him do it! Really, she was asking for it. (No one gets underneath his skin quite like Raven.) Besides, she didn't have to throw the food back at him. She could have just thrown him out the window like she always does.

And finally, there was the punishment.

Isn't Thanksgiving about giving thanks to others and showing how much we care about our beloved ones? Well if it is, then Robin sure has a funny way of showing his love. Cleaning up a food-covered kitchen with the girl that supposedly hates his guts is not his idea of a good time. And by looking at that scowl on Raven's face, Beast boy would say that she was having a 'thrilling' time as well.

Raven angrily scrubbed a cranberry stain on the white tile of the counter. This is all that green, tofu-loving, trouble-making, un-comedic Beast Boy's fault. If he hadn't of thrown that food, then they all could have been sitting down enjoying a peaceful meal together. Instead, Robin, Starfire and Cyborg were out having their own dinner while she got stuck picking up filth with the prankster himself. What she wouldn't do for a cup of good herbal tea at the moment.

Beast Boy continued to mop up the mess on the floor. He couldn't really decipher what he was mopping though. Everything seemed to have meshed together to create one disgusting glob. The changeling sighed. That was a mistake. Raven looked right at him. He knew that look.

Raven was pissed.

"You know this is all your fault right."

The green teen frowned.

"My fault! How is this my fault? You're the one that made that offensive comment."

"Yes but you're the one who threw the food."

"You didn't have to throw back!"

Raven turned her face away. Truth was, she didn't know why she threw that food. It was almost like an impulsive thing. She couldn't describe why she did it, just that she did. This of course frustrated Raven. She was used to having all the answers, having everything figured out. Now, she didn't know what to say. So, she didn't say anything.

"Admit it Raven."

Said girl, looked over at Beast Boy from underneath her hood.

"You did it because you wanted to have some fun."

Raven's eyes widened in surprise. Where did he come up with that idea? And why does that reason not sound so horrible?

"Preposterous. That idea is so far-fetched that those video games must be making your IQ drop. I would not do something as so ridiculous as throwing food for enjoyment."

A grin flashed on Beast Boy's face.

"Oh yeah."

The sorceress squinted her lavender eyes. She did not like that 'I don't believe you' tone in his voice.

"Then how come I seen you smile."

Raven's eyes widened again in surprise. She could not believe she let something like that slip. She has a strong reputation of not showing emotion, especially happy ones.

"You must have been seeing things."

"Oh no I didn't. I've been trying to get you to smile for years Rae. And now that I finally have, I'm not going to let you say otherwise."

"First off, it's Raven not Rae. Second, it was not a smile. A scowl maybe, but not a smile."

Beast boy frowned. Why couldn't she tell him the truth? He knows that she smiled. He saw it! So why won't she say she did? It's been something he's been trying to do for years! (Well worth the wait.) So why can't she see that it's important to him? Why can't she see that her happiness is important to him? His gloved hands clutched into fists.

Women can be so frustrating.

"It was a smile."

"No it was not."

"Yes it was."

"It was not a smile Beast Boy."

"Yes it was!"

That was it. That was the final straw for Beast Boy. In two quick strides the prankster stood parallel with Raven. His tall frame towered over the young girl, providing some sort of intimidation.

"Why can't you admit it was a smile Rae! You always do this! Denying your emotions, saying things that aren't true. Why can't you just be yourself for once Raven!"

The initial shock of having someone, anyone, yell at her in such a way drifted away and anger soon settled in.

"You know perfectly well why I can't do that Beast Boy."

"Why? Because you'll lose control. Rae, I know that you have to keep your emotions in check and everything but it's a smile! It won't and it didn't hurt anything."

"It might not have this time Beast Boy but, what about the next. I can't get used to smiling. If I do then it would make it that much easier to subdue to stronger emotions, like laughing. The more powerful the emotions get, the less likely I am to control my powers."

"But Rae-"

"No buts Beast Boy. That's the end of it. And I told you before its Raven."

Beast Boy watched as the cloak clad girl walked away and resume her previous duties. His jade green eyes glazed over as he thought about the day's event.

"Hey Raven."

The purple-haired girl closed her eyes in irritation. She really didn't want to deal with him at the moment.

"What Beast Boy?"

"You what to know what I'm thankful for?"

Raven lifted an eyebrow in question. However, she was far more confused due to the randomness of the question.

"What?"

"The remote control."

If Raven wasn't as dark as she is, she would have collapsed over, anime style. The remote control? That sounds like such a…guy answer. And what was worse, he actually looked serious.

"The remote control?"

"Yep."

Raven just stood there looking like she either didn't believe him or that she thought he was some kind of idiot. Maybe a little of both.

"Wanna know why?"

Time for a sarcastic remark.

"Please, do enlighten me, Beast Boy."

Beast Boy bit back a chuckle. Sometimes, Raven could be so predictable.

"Because it gives you total control. You can switch channels, change volume, pick another language all with clicking a button. And you know what the best part about it is?"

"You never have to get off the couch."

The green teen smiled at that one.

"No. It allows you to express yourself freely. You can watch an upbeat comedy when you want to feel happy or see a dark drama when you're feeling down. With just the click of the button, you can change your mood to how you see fit. There are no limits to the TV world and the remote that controls it."

Lavender eyes blinked in surprise. What he said, what Beast Boy had just said, was actually quite… profound. And to her, it was obvious what he was implying.

Shaking her head, Raven came back down to planet earth. When she did, she noticed that Beast Boy was finishing mopping up the floor.

"Beast Boy."

Said boy looked up at the girl in front of him.

"You want to know what I'm thankful for?"

Beast Boy's eyebrow rose. He hadn't expected her to talk to him after what he said, much less ask him that question.

"What?"

Raven's lips curled into a tiny almost non-existent smile. Beast Boy jumped a little in surprise. But, it was what she said next that almost set his body into a permanent state of shock.

"You."

And with that one word, Beast Boy began to think…

Maybe this Thanksgiving wasn't so bad after all.

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Disclaimer: I do NOT own the Teen Titans. If I did then there would be a lot more BBXRae moments.