BBRAE WEEK DAY 3 May 3rd: Firsts Vs Telling the Team
Raven gave him a cautious look as she bit the inside of her cheek. "Are you sure about this?"
He nodded. "We can do this." He grinned at her. "And we won't have to hide anymore." He ran his green thumb over the back of her hand. "Words or kisses?"
Raven looked confused. "Kisses?" She inquired her heart pounded they were coming out to their friends today after nearly a year of a secret relationship she was taking a chance on him.
"I could just, you know.. kiss you." He smirked shyly
Her eyes got wide as she bit her lip. "I don't know if that's a good idea." She stated. "It is our first public date after all."
"I just thought it may be easier then telling them with words." he shrugged.
Raven took a deep breath. "I suppose that's a good point." She licked her lip. "Do I look okay?" She was dressed for the annual dinner party at the famous Royal Hotel. A pale jade dress with black accents clung to her curves perfectly. She knew tonight would be the last time she would be considered single, even if she hadn't been for a long while.
"I love you in green." He whispered in her ear as he can pulled her into his chest for a second. His breath on her ear. "Even if it's not me wearing you." He took a step opening the door. Just his tie was Jade matching her dress and bringing out his eyes.
Raven gave him a look while her eye sparked with desire something's she couldn't always hide. "Words like that and you won't be leaving this house." She warned.
"Or we'll be returning really early." He countered. He lead her to the common room. Where Star was helping Cyborg with his tie. "Oh friend Raven! I like the green." She grinned.
Raven looked down smoothing out the silk fabric "Thank you Kori. I was inspired."
Dick came up in his royal purple tie matching his date of course. "Everyone ready?" he asked tugging on his watch.
Star nodded. "Oh by the what?"
Cy was watching the two of them. "You know you two almost match.." he replied suspiciously.
Garfield looked over at her before looking at back at him. "So we do." He stated cool and calm.
Raven looked at him wondering when it was actually time to kiss. "Just was inspired." Raven flushed looking at him. "Kori you look radiating." She smiled knowing it would lift the girls spirits.
Of course to be expected the comment left Kori floating and beaming with joy. "Why thank you the most!"
"Yeah we look great let's go." Dick pushed them along, knowing that being late was the last thing he needed.
Raven smiled taking small breathes her mantra constantly being mumbled under it. She didn't know why she was so nervous. She did love the Changeling that's why she had agreed to let everyone in on the secret. Finally let her heart free.
As they pulled up Cy spotted Karen his long time girlfriend and went to bring her back over to them. being the fifth wheel really sucked, and despite the refusals of the two it was clear there was something between the beauty and the beast.
The elegant woman smiled at all their friends with pure childlike excitement in a more modest dress that brought out her skin tone she grabbed her boyfriend's metal hand. "Hey Sparky." She kissed his cheek. "You look lovely Bee." He smiled at her.
Dick guided Star to the stairs eager than ever. "You look beautiful tonight Star." he whispered.
Kori smiled. "Thank you Robin. You're most handsome." She paused spying Gar, "Something strange is going on." she murmured.
Garfield opened Raven's door and held out his hand for her. Raven hesitantly grabbed his hand. "Thank you."
He smile only grew. "You're the most beautiful girl here tonight"he didn't let go of her hand.
Dick looked around. "Trouble?" He asked.
She shook her head. "I don't think so." Her brow furrowed.
"What's wrong? He asked.
"Look." She answered motioning towards their friends who were hand in hand.
Raven looked down as if pondering something. "When we walk in to be announced... That's when you should kiss me." her voice shook a bit.
He nodded. "Perfect." he licked his lips. "Babe, forever." he whispered knowing only she would understand the word had how she used it more often then even love.
Raven took squeezed his hand. "Forever and ever." Garfield smiled as they moved up to the entrance and the grand stair case.
Dick spotted what she was talking about as the doors opened. Before he could ask the doorman nodded at them. "Presenting the Teen Titans." He announced as they stepped forward and everyone began clapping and snapping pictures.
Garfield swallowed down his nervous energy as they were announced in pairs. When Raven's name was followed by his, he carefully dipped her back holding on to her waist and pressed his lips right against hers. Kori let out a gasp and covered her mouth as she looked at Dick. Raven melt into his arms his kiss, letting him take control of the situation. She sighed as she heard cheers and loud shouting.
Bee smirked. "Well it's about time."
Cy shook his head. "I'm glad it's finally happening, now we can stop pretending they haven't had it bad for each other years now." Dick blinked before looking back at Star. "Did you?" He asked.
Kori shook her head. "It is most wonderful though." She smiled looking at the happy couple.
Garfield pulled away slightly letting his eyes gaze into hers. "If I didn't think you'd kill me I'd ask you to marry me."
Suddenly the crowd hushed as if they could hear what was being said to the Empath. "What did you just say?" Raven gaped at him. and just like that he was dropping to his knee as he bit his bottom lip. "Forever?" he suggested holding out a small amethyst ring.
Suddenly there was a soft gasp as a chandelier exploded. Raven wide eyed threw her hand up as black magic encased the room. Twisting her wrist she fixed the beautiful piece before it rained glass on all the guest heads and hung it perfectly back into place. "Garfield." She whispered.
"Say yes!" Someone shouted from the crowd. This in turned followed a "YES! Say yes!" The crowd cheered.
Kori danced happily. "Oh what a magical night, Raven friend you must say the yes."
He smiled at her softly the rest of the world didn't exist. "Yes Raven?"
Her heart was pounding as she looked at him then the whole crowd. What was an few eternity seconds later she finally answered, "Yes." She answered so softly only his train ear would have heard it.
His smile grew huge as he kissed her again slipping the ring on her finger. "I figured go big or go home." he whispered. Raven gave him her almost smile. As the crowd erupted in cheers.
"It's a celebration!" The Mayor announced.
He smiled as he looked to their fans, friends and Gotham city. "Thank you for your support." he grinned for a picture, then helped her down the stairs. With her hand in his, he swept her into a slow dance.
Raven placed her head on his shoulder. "Was this your plan the entire time?"
"Kinda...I really thought I'd chicken out." Raven pressed her lips to his green prickly cheek. " I'm glad you didn't, I love you Garfield Logan."
