5 months and 16 days. That's how long it took to build Titans Tower. 5 Months and 16 days, now I know what you're thinking. Wow that's really fast I can't believe how fast Cyborg build it. No, just trust me when I say, it was the longest 5 months and 16 days of my life. Lets just go back a little bit...

So, we called Robin outside of city hall, he was late which wasn't like him at all. Come to find out he was dealing with a guy who claimed to be new villain of Jump City. Cy rubbed his head as he listened to Robin struggling over the commutator.

"Just go in and stall." He commented. As he let off one of his exploding disk letting off a huge bang.

"Uh, okay Robin. So easy for you to say. You're not here." Cy remarked his voice irritated.

"I'll be there in a minute. Robin out." He spat as the screen went dark. Cy glared at his arm cursing under his breath.

"Stupid spiky haired know it all."

"Please, tell me what is stall?" Starfire asked as she looked at Raven for advice.

"Stall,to make someone wait or stay in order to gain more time." Raven answered.

"Raven, do you read dictionaries for fun?" I asked giggling at my own joke. She glared at me sending icy cold shivers down my spine.

"At least I know how to read, you're imbecilic brain wouldn't know what a dictionary was even after I threw it at your puerile head." She retorted.

"Ouch." I answered "Someone is a little angry this morning." Two new words to add to my ever long list of words that came from her mouth. For some reason Raven was in a very bad mood this morning and I didn't know why.

"Stop it you two. We have about two minutes before we have to give the biggest speech we'll ever had to give. IT IS KIND OF IMPORTANT!" Cyborg stressed.

So there we were the two crabby twins, a naive alien, and me, a hungry Beast Boy. I hadn't had breakfast after I decided to sleep in. We walked into the building and I stared at the marble steps.

"It's so shiny in here." I gasped. Not only was it remarkably clean it was shiny like wax.

"That's how it should be." Came a voice. I turned around to see a short man in a suit. "Hi I'm Mayor Williams, what can I do for you kids?" he smiled noticing the others.

"Hello sir, we were hoping to talk to you about the island? Someone called yesterday to ask about it?" Cy answered reaching out to shake his hand. The mayor eyed his metal hand suspiciously.

"Are you Richard?" He asked finally taking a hold of Cy's hand. A small bead of sweat rolled down Cy's face.

"Ah, no, he's coming. He's running late. I'm Victor." Cy answered shaking his hand.

"I see." the mayor said his eyes searched our faces.

"This is Raven, Starfire, and the green one is Beast Boy." Cy introduced.

"Yes, good to meet you Raven." The mayor replied reaching out to shake her hand. He moved along, to Star and froze. "Starfire? That's a very unique name." Star beamed at him then she wrapped her arms around him put him into a death grip hug. We all looked at each other unsure what to do.

"Hello dear Mayor, it's a pleasure to meet someone as great as you." She greeted she looked over at Raven who gave her a knock it off sign. Star looked at her confused and pulled away. "Sorry did I do it wrong? Are we not suppose to be doing the stalling?" she whispered to Raven. The mayor looked at Star his face flushed, he probably never got a tameranean hug before. He cleared his throat and straighten his tie. He gave Cyborg a look then turn to me.

"Beast Boy was it?" He asked "That is a very interesting color you have on." He reached out shaking my hand. I grinned at him.

"Yes, Beast Boy is the name sir, and I thought I'd try to match you're tie." I laughed as I pointed out his green tie. He chuckled at my joke, which I couldn't help but shoot a glance towards Raven. She just had her normal blank face not reacting at all to my look. At least the mayor thought I was funny.

"Well let's go up to my office and we can discuss there." He stated using his hand to guide us.

"Sorry I'm late." Came a voice behind us we turned to see Robin. Surprising us all was the fact that he was wearing a dress shirt and a tie. All our eye brows raised as he continued. "So what did I miss?"

"BOOYA!" Cy yelled as he jumped in the air. Everyone came out of city hall with smiles on their faces. Even Raven wore a proud look on her face as she walked out.

"Dudes! That was awesome nice team work!" I responded high fiving Cy. Cy grinned looking at Raven. He walked towards and picked her up bear hugging her. The look on her face said that she was very uncomfortable by his actions. He put her down and continued to smile at her.

"That was awesome Rae." He commented to her. She gave him an irritated look and pulled up her hood.

"Please don't call me Rae." She sighed. Cy gave her an apologetic look but he couldn't help wear his grin proud.

"What's wrong with Rae?" I asked She shot me a death glare that made my muscles tense up.

"That was pretty impressive Raven, I didn't know you knew so much about city regulations." Robin spoke up saving me from her evil glares. Robin pulled on his tie, untying it. Star smiled looking at our group.

Raven shrugged her shoulders, "Like I said before, I like to read."

"I'm so happy friends, we soon will have an amazing home that we can all enjoy." Star spoke up.

"Cy with your proposal and Raven's wits, you didn't need me at all." Robin remarked. All eyes turned to him as we all wondered if he had changed his mind again.

"We wanted you there friend Robin." Star answered lightly touching his arm. He smiled at her then cleared his throat.

"I'm glad that I helped you guys. Let me know if I can help again?" He asked as he pulled out his commutator. He frowned pushing some buttons. "I have to go I'll check up with you guys later." Then he walked out of sight.

"I don't know why we keep trying with him, he's obviously doesn't want to be apart of our awesome group!" I scoffed. Star let out a small sad sigh.

"We'll get him Star don't worry." Raven said calmly. "He needs us just as much as we need him."

"How about some pizza?" Cy inquired lighting up the mood. My stomach growled in response. I smiled at him.

"YES DUDE finally!"

Construction of the tower began the very next day. Cyborg was adamant that the tower had to look a certain way and had to have the best technology possible.

With our powers we began to start building from the ground up. Using the blue prints Cyborg made up we started following his every instruction. Starfire is crazy strong so she did a lot of the heavy lifting carrying big bulky items with ease. Raven was good at placing the items into the correct place. Cyborg got use all these awesome tools.

I wasn't allowed to touch the tools, after my little mishap. I was showing off the nail gun to Star and Raven and as I shot into a board I stepped back and tripped on the cord. tripping I knocked over a thing of metal steel beams that the girls had been stacking. I landed right straight into a bucket of wet cement. With my face beet red I had to go to the store with dried cement on my ass.

Cyborg noticed that I was extremely clumsy so he came up with a much better job for me. My job was to call different companies around town and pretty much beg for donations. After the first dozen hung ups I got into my groove of saying that there was a new group that was looking for any donations in exchange for guaranteed protection for life. That way I didn't have to say a whole lot to get people interested. This job was really awesome for me because I liked talking to people and after I got them to open up to me I could convince them for pretty much anything.

One day I sat outside letting the sun warm my face as I talked to a local furniture company. We had just finished all the dry wall, and Cy was getting ready to add electrical into the place. Unlike my past conversations this one wasn't going as well. We were in need of a fridge, washer, and dryer. I began to explain to the older gentleman that it would be for a great cause and that it didn't even need to be new products. I sighed as he gabbed in my ear about how his store wasn't some charity case center for homeless teens.

"If you want to free stuff you'll have to call the manufacturer." He yelled and then line went dead as he hung up on me. 'Well that was productive.' I tought. Then I got an idea. 'call the manufacturer.' That wasn't a bad idea.

"Thank you grumpy old dude." I whispered as I looked up the number to Maytag. Thirty minutes, 14 explanations and 6 transfers later I finally got my answer. I thanked the man and confirmed the delivery date. I hung up and noticed Raven walked down towards me.

"Dude! Guess what I just got us a washer, dryer and most important a fridge." I boasted. I flashed a grin at her. She was wearing a one of Cy's large t-shirt and a pair of shorts. She had pulled her hair up out of her face. I could see the sweat gathering around her brow. I gulped as I realized that I had never seen her like this. I couldn't help but think how attractive she looked. I push the thought back hoping she wouldn't notice my stares or thoughts.

"Thats great. It'll will be nice to have our own washer." She answered. She pointed to my water bottle sitting next to me. "Can I? We are out up there."

"Of course." I handed her the water bottle eagerly. She took it from me and began quenching her thirst. I couldn't help but watch my mind wandering about how she didn't seem to mind my germs. Some people were always so weird about that kind of stuff. I always thought Raven would be the that type of person, but then I began to think maybe she didn't care because she was that thirsty. She finished drinking and twisted the cap back on. She tried to hand it back to me to which I shook my head.

"You can have the rest." I smiled she narrowed her eyes at me and I began to wonder what I had done now.

"You're being nice right? Please tell me you don't still believe that girls have cooties right?" She questioned I couldn't help but chuckle at her.

"Nah, I'm letting you have it because I know you working way harder than I am." I answered She nodded and unscrewed the cap to take another drink. "Besides I wouldn't mind sharing cooties with you." As soon as I said it I knew that it had totally come out wrong. Raven choked on the water and began to cough. I put my hands up ready to defend myself from her wrath.

"I'm sorry! I didn't mean it like that. I honestly... It came out so very wrong." I stuttered so far I was just digging my grave. She closed her eyes and calmed her coughing spell. I flinched as she turned to look at me. "Please don't kill me." I whispered my one eye opened.

"Can I ask you a question?" she asked her voice was calm surprising me. I opened both eyes to look at her.

"Uh, Yes?" I replied cautiously. She looked out towards the ocean thinking about something.

"If you knew something about me, like something bad about me, would you still share things with me?" I looked at her questioningly not understanding all what she was saying. She continued notice my face. "Like if you found out that I wasn't a good person would you still be nice to me?" I studied her never seeing this side of her.

"Yes. You're nice to me, well I mean for the most part." I answered not even having to think about it. She had doubtful eyes which made me curious. "What do you mean if you weren't a good person? You seem to be a good person? You fight bad guys and you're kind to your friends." She let out a big sigh.

"There's things in my past." She muttered. I reached out to touch her hand. She pulled it away from me. Frowning I wondered what she was talking about.

"Everyone got things in their past they aren't proud of. Besides it doesn't matter who you use to be, all that matters is who you are now." I replied gently nudging her. She didn't smile or even look at me. She just continued to look at the ocean. She whispered so softly that a normal person probably wouldn't have heard but because of my awesomeness I caught it.

"I hope you're right."

I didn't have a chance to asked her anymore questions before she was standing and walking back up towards the tower.

"Thanks for the water Beast Boy." She called over her shoulder.

"You're welcome?" I whispered to myself as my mind began to wonder what had happened during that conversation.

The last month of construction was the longest. Even though the tower was looking pretty much complete we were waiting for necessary items and then as we got them we installed them all. This included floors, carpet, and not to mention windows. The windows were the worst considering that was pretty much the whole front of the tower was made of giant panes of glass. It was very stressful and took so long to install.

By this time everyone was irritable and was getting on each others nerves. Even sweet Starfire was giving the silent treatment to anyone who wronged her. It was to the point were no one could do anything right by Cyborg. After argument with Cyborg and Raven, I watched as Raven took off saying she didn't need friends like this.

"Why did you have to point out the fact that she creepy?" I asked my face heated.

"She is! and I just asked her opinion on one thing. She the one that pulled out the tin can comment." Cy shouted. I rolled my eyes.

"Raven is the strongest one in our group we need her." I yelled. "You need to relax Tin Can you've been really hard on everyone lately."

"What did you call me GRASS STAIN?" shot Cy. Raising my eyebrows I shook my head.

"Don't worry I'll go fix your mistake." I replied, and with that I turned into a bird, flying straight for the city.

Finding Raven was harder then I thought. I first went to the apartment but I knew she hadn't been there since that morning her scent was clearly not there. I moved on going to the local coffee shop. I looked all around the shop and then I asked the barista girl, if a girl with purple hair had come in. She told me that I'd need to be more specific since she helped a bunch of customers. I then said that her was name Raven and she would of ordered some sort of tea. She shook her head and said she didn't remember anyone like that. Sighing and feeling discouraged wishing I had gotten to know her normal hang outs. After checking our normal places, the pizza shop, and the electronic store. I scratched my head trying to think. 'If I was Raven where would I go?'

As I walked down the street passing different places. Lou's Voodoo shop came into few and I thought well... what the heck? You never know maybe she needed a new spell to turn us all into frogs. I walked in and looked around I didn't see anyone or hear anything. I got the weird creepy feeling and turn to leave when I came face to face with and old wrinkly lady. I screamed and jumped back.

"How can I help you?" She asked me. Catching my breath I bit my cheek and asked,

"Have you seen a girl with purple hair."

"I haven't seen Raven in a few weeks." She answered I stood there shocked she knew who I was talking about. I looked around noticing some interesting things in jars.

"Well I should get going." I spoke my nerves getting the best of me. She nodded.

"You can check John K's used and rare book store. She goes there often." She added. I nodded kicking myself for not knowing that. I should have figured she go to a book shop.

"Thanks." I thanked her and walked out headed towards the book store.

I walked in and the scent of old paper filled my nose. I looked around noticing it was crowded. I walked around my eyes searching for the mysterious girl. After I scoured the whole store going up and down flights of stairs, I came to the fact that she wasn't there. I walked out and sighed. I sat down on the curb and rubbed my head. I pulled out my commutator and press her face calling her commutator. It rang and rang. Sighing again I wondered if she was serious about not being friends with any of us anymore. I hung up and the main home page came back on my screen. Noticing Robin's icon I had an idea.

I hit his icon calling him.

"Hello? Beast Boy?" Robin answered after the first ring.

"Robin!" I said impatiently, "Have you seen Raven?" I asked he frowned and shook his head.

"No I haven't seen her today." He replied my head dropped feeling sick all of the sudden. "What's going on? Is she missing or something?" He asked.

I exhaled, "Everyone been on edge as of late and Cy got pissed and she freaked and bailed out on us. I've literally been looking for her for hours." Robin nodded understanding and clicked his tongue.

"Pressed." he remarked. Confusion washed over my face as I looked at his face on the small screen.

"Uh come again?" I asked

"Pressed it a coffee tea cafe right outside of town. That's where she is." He replied

"How do you?" I began

"I just know." He said cutting me off.

"Thanks." I responded already on my feet. I hit my off button and shoved my commutator into the pocket. I looked around and changed into an eagle. I soared across town and landed right in front of Pressed. I swallowed and opened the door. My eyes began to adjust to dim lights, I noticed three or four tables and bar. I looked and saw a guy with piercings all over his face and ears nod at me. I nodded back not letting my eyes rest. Continuing I scanned the area until I noticed in the very back corner I saw her. She sat with her nose in a book, a cup that had steam coming off of it. I slowly walked up not wanting her to leave before I had a chance to talk. I watched as her eyes read each word, she had her left hand out in front of her. She twirled her finger in the air as her tea began to swirl in its cup.

"That's a pretty cool trick." I commented sitting down next to her. She didn't look up but just kept her book to her face.

"Beast Boy." Came her monotone voice.

"Raven." I mimicked her. She raised her eye brows and finally put her book down.

"Did Cyborg send you to fetch me?" She asked. Her eyes seemed to spark as she said this which made me think that she was mad at me as well.

"No. I came to find you by myself." I answered trying not to show how annoyed I was. She wasn't being very nice and I had spent a lot of time looking for her.

"How did you find me anyways?" She inquired

"Robin." She pressed her lips together her eyes narrowing.

"Hmm... I shouldn't have told him all my secrets huh?" She concluded.

"Raven I know Cy been a real ass lately but I think we all just want the tower done. You can't blame him for being so crabby." I stated. getting right to the point. She looked up at the ceiling but didn't say anything. "We all say stupid things when we are tired, hungry, and over worked."

"It wasn't something stupid it was something true." She retorted

"Creepy is such a stupid term." I began. "You're not creepy Raven, you're different, but different isn't a bad thing. People are scared of what they don't understand and that's why Cy used the word creepy. Like I said before he really isn't thinking."

"I'd believe you except I know for a fact that you think I'm super creepy." She stated she stared at me and I felt my heart start to race.

"I'm sorry if I ever made it seem like I thought you were creepy, because you're not. I just don't understand you and I want to. Your powers they do scare me but only because I have no idea how they work. I just feel like everyone has put themselves out there except you, and no one really knows you." I explained She looked down and began tracing her small finger on the table cloth.

"I'm not good at that kind of stuff." She murmured.

"I know." I replied smiling at her. "We need you Raven, our group just won't be the same if you leave. Plus the amount of hours you've spend help building the tower." I paused until her eyes met mine. "You deserve to live there." the side of her mouth rose up. I started calling that the almost. It was her I want to smile because I like what you're saying but I better not because then you'll realized that I do enjoy talking to you sometimes. So I'll almost smile. I grinned at her as she picked up her tea and sipped it.

"So why here?" I asked raising my arms out to the store.

"It's quiet, not a lot of people know about it, and they make amazing tea." She answered still drinking.

"Hmmm... I'll have to try it." I commented. She pulled the cup away from her lips. Eyeing me. She surprised me again with offering the cup to me. This time I was going to be sharing something with her. I slowly raised my hand to take the cup.

"You don't have cooties do you?" I joked. She glared at me not finding my joke funny at all. She began to pull the cup away. I of course, grabbed it back, pulling it to my lips. Slowly I tilted the cup up careful not to burn my tongue. I took a taste of her tea. The flavor was strong and made me scrunch my nose up. "It's bitter." I said smacking my lips as the flavor stuck to the back of my throat. She gave me another almost smile.

"As it should be." She responded taking the cup away from me.

"So, I was hoping that you would come stay at the tower tonight with me." I implored she raise her eye brows confused at my statement.
"Cy worried with the security system not being in yet that someone will come in and steal stuff. So he asked me to sleep there tonight and possibility the next couple nights until he gets installed."

"It's on an island. Who's going to put the effort in doing that?" She remarked.

"I don't know Cy is really worried about it, he can't stay there because his charger is at the apartment. And I mean I can see why he'd be worried it's like his baby." I explained. She sighed and took another drink.

"Why are you asking me to stay with you?" She question her eyes searching mine. I noticed they did this often when she was unsure of something.

"I don't want to be alone." I answered truthfully, "Plus I figured we all could use some distance from Cyborg. I hear that Star maybe staying with Robin tonight." Her eyes went wide with information.

"Really? Boy Wonder is actually letting someone near him?" She jested her tone changing.

"I know! I don't know about you but I'm definitely putting my bets in." I persisted

"Bets?" she asked. I grinned again.

"Yeah, I bet you anything they end up together." I replied "Robin and Starfire sitting in a tree K-I-S-S-I-N-G." I sang laughing. She smirked.

"I don't know Robin is so serious..." She started

"Yeah, but I think if anyone can get him off of that high horse it's Star." She nodded at me.

"Okay I'll take your bet." she said suddenly. A mischievous smile formed on my lips.

"Okay but I get to make the stakes." I announced. She sighed and rolled her eyes.

"And the stakes are?" She asked.

Still grinning, I answered "I'll tell you tonight. At the tower."