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AUTHOR'S NOTE: Thank you for reading and reviewing! I apologize if that last chapter was a little too dark, so I'm going to try to make this one less depressing while I work on the other ideas. 😊 Also, I found out that Beast Boy has advanced healing powers, but since we're already this far, I'm not going to incorporate that haha. 😊 Also, he has untapped psychic powers according to the comics- how is no one talking about that?! Anyways, on to the story! Tell me what you think and please enjoy!

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The Princess and The Pea

Raven avoided Beast Boy like the plague.

Beast Boy, however, was feeling a noticeable ache when the empath entered a room with him and quickly turned tail. He would sigh or huff in response and go back to what he was doing. The other teen's recognized this, but decided to avoid the subject. They hoped the two would go back to bickering and joking soon. But something was going on within the young shapeshifter.

Each night, as Beast Boy tossed aside his uniform to fall into bed, he glanced down at his shoulders and chest. Scratches, bite marks, and bruises were placed strategically across his form. Needless to say, Raven's demonic side did not care for green skin. Or maybe she herself didn't.

Beast Boy probably should've placed antibiotics on the wounds the night he acquired them. A few of them were more severe than he was sure Raven had intended. But some part of him, beast or man, wanted to keep the hickeys and teeth molds. He should've been ashamed. He should've been reminded of a terrible night in which he was embarrassed in front of his family and friends- in front of Raven. He should've begged Raven to heal the marks. He should've worked hard to help the marks heal. But he didn't.

He looked down at his chest and felt the cool, grainy brick under his palms. He felt blood rushing in his ears and sweat pouring from his head. He remembered gasping for air as Raven's thighs leaned in and she pressed her teeth into his collar bone. Pupils dilated, throat growling, mouth hissing, sweat dripping. But more than anything he looked down at those marks and remembered how much he had loved her. How much she had loved him.

He continued to look back on that night, some small part of him wishing that he had never drunk the antidote. He had enjoyed being so- personal with someone. But if he'd never drunk it, it wouldn't have been real. Raven deserved to be with someone who really loved her. Who really wanted to be with her. Who really wanted to kiss her.

Yet every night, as he lay down in bed, he imagined the possibility that Raven might put these same marks on someone else one day. She might press them against a wall and interlock fingers. Or someone else might whisper precious, loving words into her neck and hair. The idea that Raven might have that level of intimacy with someone else disturbed him.

Then there were the thoughts of kissing someone who wasn't Raven. Having someone comfort him after the Beast overtakes him who wasn't Raven. Going for a walk and holding someone's hand that wasn't Raven's. It was almost as heart wrenching as the idea of Raven being with someone else. So, he decided that he wasn't ready to date anyone else- part of his mind wondered if he ever would be.

It posed the question: Did he feel something for Raven? Or was it just something he had created in his mind because of a love potion and a lustful-love filled night?

In spite of it all, Raven had made it clear that she would never want a relationship with him and had told him as much. The sane part of his brain was strangely okay with that and gave her the space she, and himself, needed over the last few weeks. As much as his hormones had been trying to convince him otherwise, Raven was still incredibly dark for his taste.

The simple truth was that Beast Boy could stand not dating her. But he was confident that he was not ready for her to date anyone else- part of his mind noted that maybe he never would be.

Every night, Beast Boy ended at a standstill in his thoughts.

After approximately three weeks of awkward encounters with Beast Boy, Raven became once again indifferent to him. Her emotions settled into reality. She was no longer heartbroken. Not only that, but she was fully convinced that she had rid herself of all affection towards the jade colored boy.

Because of this, Raven finally felt ready to heal Beast Boy's chest. To his credit, he had not bothered her about healing it and gave her the space that she had required. So, when Raven walked into the kitchen that Saturday morning, she had a mission. Beast Boy was lounging at the table and eating a bowl of Cookie-O's with soy milk while staring blankly at the skyline. Clouds were building heavy on the horizon, but at the moment, rays of sunshine were radiating into the Tower. Robin sat on the meeting room couch and watched the news.

"A massive storm being called "Victor" is heading directly for Jump City and should make contact late this afternoon. The weather service urges all citizens to seek shelter, stay off of the roads, and stay indoors by all means possible."

Beast Boy's ears were focused in on the weather forecast that he usually wouldn't care about. Large storms often caused chaos inside of him as the animals sought shelter and quiet. As long as he reminded himself to control the urges, he should be alright. He barley heard Raven enter the Meeting Room- not that it would've mattered much. She had been ignoring him for weeks.

To his surprised, a jet-black shadow covered the light being emitted into the into the kitchen. He squinted and blinked at the figure.

"Um- hey?" He asked delicately.

"Hey." Raven said quietly. If Beast Boy didn't have any extra senses, he wouldn't have heard it.

Beast Boy nodded in acknowledgement. He scratched at the front of his neck. What next?

When Raven didn't say anything, Beast Boy turned back to his cereal and slurped another section of it into his mouth.

"I need your chest."

Beast Boy immediately spat out his spoonful, choking on the leftover contents.

"You need my- my wha-? Why?" Beast Boy was taken aback and shook his head in uncertainty. She hadn't said more than a few words to him in weeks and she needed his what now?

Raven lifted a hand to her mouth and coughed unsteadily. Okay, so she hadn't had a full conversation with anyone in a few weeks. Maybe her phrasing wasn't perfect.

"Sorry. It's nothing weird. I just need you to stand up." She muttered, being sure to not look him in the eyes. She instead glanced at Robin who seemed unphased, staring at the news.

Beast Boy looked at Raven's eyes that were shifted towards Robin, and then her lips, and quickly back again. Her lips were moving slightly. She was saying something.

"Huh?"

"Beast Boy!" She hissed, looking directly at him in anger. Did he ever listen?

He jumped out of his chair and reared back from her wrathful demeanor. This seemed to calm her down and Beast Boy realized he must've finally done something she asked.

Raven approached him slowly, pushing her hood down to her shoulders. Beast Boy saw the intimidating look in her eye and backed up a few paces until his backside hit the counter. He could tell by the tiny curve of her lip that she was amused by his apparent fear. She then proceeded to stretch both her arms towards his chest. With superhero reflexes, Beast Boy caught her hands in his just before they touched his uniform.

"Rae, what are you doing?" Rose color was covering his cheeks, pushing itself all the way down his neck. She looked up and met his eyes.

"I'm healing your chest." Not once did she stutter from embarrassment, nor did her voice fluctuate. Beast Boy knew that's just how Raven was, but he still felt the sting of disappointment.

"The marks have been there for a few weeks Rae. They're pretty much healed anyways- you don't need to use spooky black magic on them." He fought the urge to press his thumbs calmingly against her wrists.

"I want to. Some of those scratches were more like lacerations- They might scar if I don't heal them." Her hands squirmed against his. He had enough sense to let go, but quickly crossed his arms over his chest.

"Rae, just leave it!" Beast Boy yelled. He hadn't meant to become irate or loud- but sometimes she just had that effect on him. He lowered his voice. "I don't mind them, so just leave it alone." He murmured, turning to walk back towards his cereal with his arms hovering above his chest.

Raven gritted her teeth. Beast Boy was being difficult as always. Why on God's green earth would he want those unheavenly wounds all over his chest? She muttered her mantra before summoning Beast Boy's body with her powers. He didn't have time to let out much more than a scream before he was pinned to the kitchen counter by the black energy. His arms were now being wrenched apart from his chest by an unseen force.

Her palms reached out-

"Robin!" Beast Boy screamed for help. Robin was staring blankly at the TV and yelled back, "Just don't mess up the kitchen!" Then he lowered his voice and muttered, "Again." before raising the TV volume.

"Rae wait-!" Beast Boy cried. She almost did. But Beast Boy wasn't keeping those marks if his life depended on it. Because she needed them to be gone. She needed to prove to herself that she no longer liked him. Or loved him. This was a physical testament of that.

Her hands pressed onto his chest just as the Meeting Room doors slid open.

"Good morning everybody, how're ya'll doing this fine-!" Cyborg happily sauntered into the Meeting Room before back pedaling. Beast Boy was pinned to the counter and Raven's hands were on his chest. Were they about to kiss? Is that why they were so close? No matter what they were doing, Cyborg realized he had walked in at the worst possible time, and thanks to Raven's temper, this was his last day on earth. Why was it always him pissing both of them off? How much worse would they're revenge be?

Luckily for Cyborg, Beast Boy looked relieved when Cyborg entered the room. Raven's hands flew from his chest as she turned to look over her shoulder. Her focus broke along with her black energy. His boots dropped the couple inches to the cool floor and his hands reached out to grab hers. In another matter of milliseconds, Raven's hands were pinned behind her back. Beast Boy's hands covered both her wrists and held them behind her back.

Cyborg forgotten, Raven stared fearlessly into Beast Boy's verdant eyes.

"Beast Boy," She ground out, ungodly anger fueling her words. "What do you think you'r-"

"Raven- just promise me that you won't heal my chest." Beast Boy's eyes searched hers desperately for understanding. All he found were the darkened eyes of a half demon teenager.

"Azarath metrion-" Raven began, her hair swirling toward the ceiling with dark aura. Before she could recite her full mantra, Beast Boy wrapped his right hand around both of her wrists and freed his left one. His palm forcefully covered her mouth.

"Raven please, just let it be." He begged.

Raven realized that as much as she wanted to toss a bowl at his head with her powers, she couldn't focus enough to do so. With no other option, the aura finally smoothed out. The blackness shimmered away. Beast Boy conscientiously separated his hand from her mouth.

"Fine." She hissed. "Just don't cry to me when you want those scars healed." Raven muttered before turning to brew her morning tea.

Cyborg had carefully tiptoed to sit next to Robin.

A blaring scarlet alarm shot through the tower.

Robin finally jumped off of the couch, looking at his communicator. "Titans- trouble! Mumbo Jumbo is at the Jump City Museum." Starfire raced into the room and the team was off.

…THE PRINCESS AND THE PEA…

The sky swirled and swelled in trepidation. Leaves and trash flew in the wind. The large storm was moving in and Robin knew the team had to work quickly. As soon as they arrived, all five of the Teen Titans busted into the Jump City Museum and saw Mumbo Jumbo's wand casting an illusion over the landscape. The Teen Titans found themselves in a candy wonderland, bright colors, lollipops, and butterscotch candies lying about. Cotton candy fell from the ceiling.

"Oh, sweet!" Beast Boy shouted, trying to catch the pinks and blues in his mouth as they fell. Raven smacked him in the back of the head.

"Ow Rae, why-?"

"It's not real, you idiot."

Beast Boy grinned. He was grateful that she was hitting him and calling him an idiot. Things seemed to be moving back in a normal direction.

"Oh, right. Thanks Rae." He smiled, scratching the back of his head. She rolled her eyes and ended up smirking.

"We've got you now Mumbo!" Robin yelled as Starfire flew in front of him and attempted to pin Mumbo to the backwall. Unfortunately, Starfire found herself flying straight a pillar. Robin stared at the now still image of Mumbo. He was just a 3D illusion. A voice spoke from above them.

"Ahh, but you see Titans, it is I who has got you!"

Everyone stood in protective stances and observed the roof. Where was he?

Suddenly, Beast Boy turned to see a silhouette looming behind Raven. He gasped before throwing himself at the figure- but it was too late. Raven was gone. Beast Boy was now a lion, fixing Mumbo to the floor. He changed back into his human form.

"Where is she?" Beast Boy snarled, indignation evident in his voice. Mumbo laughed frenetically. "Bring her back you little-" Beast Boy was cut off by a growl. His own growl. Not that he was complaining- this was probably much more convincing than any cruel pun he could have come up with.

"As you wish!" Mumbo smiled wickedly. Beast Boy was now fastening a pile of balloons and streamers to the ground. The candy landscape was gone. Beast Boy let out a frustrated bark before turning around. He glared at Robin who seemed to be looking at him in shock.

"We have to find Raven." Beast Boy stated, walking darkly back to his leader.

"Umm- Beast Boy we actually don't have to find her-"

"WHAT?!" Beast Boy screamed. The citizens who were still in the room flinched. Beast Boy walked up close to Robin, another uneasy animal sound escaping. "You can be cold Robin, but if you think that we're just going to abandon a team member, you're wrong."

Robin shook his head. Beast Boy didn't notice as he began to pace back and forth.

"I can't believe you! You talk all this talk but as soon as a Raven gets taken, you just- just- let it go?!" Beast Boy grabbed his head and shook it as a beastly noise hissed out of his mouth. He looked back up at Robin who had opened his mouth to defend himself. "What if it was me Robin? Would you just let me be taken too?!" Finally, Beast Boy paused enough for Robin to edge a word in.

"BEAST BOY!" He yelled. Beast Boy shrunk back a bit, still glowering at Robin. "We don't have to go get her because she's right there!" Robin yelled, pointing behind him. Beast Boy swiveled around to see a surprised Raven being consoled by Starfire and Cyborg. "I don't know what you said to Mumbo, but it must've been pretty convincing."

Beast Boy had already stopped listening to Robin and flew, quite literally as a bird, to Raven's side.

"Raven! Are you okay?" He inquired loudly. She was standing with her cape covering her head, a broken communicator in hand. He watched Raven's unmoving form. Finally, she nodded. Everyone let out a sigh of relief.

"Mumbo took away my powers." She said, looking at the ground.

"Really? How?" Robin interjected.

"I do not know." Raven stared solemnly at the floor, offering a light shrug. Everyone exchanged glances before Beast Boy broke the silence.

"Oh, come on Rae, I'm sure it's just temporary." He grinned.

"Yeah. Let's get back to the Tower and we'll have you fixed up in no time." Cyborg smiled. Starfire and Robin nodded in agreement.

"We need to get back to the Tower before that storm hits anyways. We'll go after Mumbo Jumbo soon enough." Robin noted.

The drive back was rather uneventful. Everyone walked into the tower together.

"Alright Rae, let's get you to the lab." Cyborg smiled. Raven returned the look.

This sparked Beast Boy's interest. Raven? Smiling? Showing her teeth at such a very miniscule thing? Beyond strange, that was practically unheard of. Everyone else seemed to move on from this fact, but Beast Boy could not. Questions and assumptions pooled in his mind.

"Raven?" He whispered, following close behind her. No response came.

"Why did the blonde shoot the clock?" He inquired quietly enough that the rest of the team barely noticed. They were having a conversation of their own.

"Why?" She said in that trademark sigh. Beast Boy narrowed his eyes. He had used this joke on her a little over a month ago. She should know the answer- but maybe it was just a fluke…

"To kill time." Beast Boy whisper-laughed. He just couldn't help giggling at that joke. But then, he wasn't the only one giggling.

A howl rang through the hall and Beast Boy turned to throw Raven against the wall. Her purple hair fell in front of her face and she was unresponsive.

"Woah B, what's wrong with you?!" Cyborg spun around.

"Get away from her Beast Boy!" Robin ordered, walking towards them.

"I would, but that" he nodded to the girl he'd pinned to the wall. "Isn't Raven." He hissed.

The girl before them began laughing aloud. The laugh turned into Mumbo Jumbo's signature chuckle.

"Where. Is. Raven." Beast Boy threatened. Another fit of laughter was released before the figure turned into yet another jumble of balloons. Beast Boy caught a balloon in his hand a millisecond before it popped. He hadn't realized claws were sticking from the end of his fingers. He resisted the urge to punch the wall.

"I should've known! I should've smelled her!" Beast Boy beat himself up mentally, grabbing his head. A growl swelled in his throat.

"Beast Boy, he tricked all of us. It wasn't just you." Robin stated while running a hand through his hair.

Beast Boy growled again before taking the form of an Artic Wolf and heading back to the front door of Titans Tower. However, his plans to search for Raven were interrupted as soon as the doors opened.

"Woah." Cyborg muttered.

"The 'woah' indeed." Starfire agreed.

Even with his enhanced vision, Beast Boy could barely see two feet in front of him through the fog and rain that poured down. A blinding flash of light slammed against the tower and Beast Boy winced. His ears flattened and he let out a whimper as soon as the sound waves of thunder hit his ears. The noise rang and bounced around in his head. He transformed back into a human, covering his ears and scooching back on the carpet. He growled and hissed at the inner turmoil. His human side was begging him to find Raven. His animal side was begging him to stay under a shelter.

Control your urges.

Control your urges.

Control your urges.

He repeated this over and over in his mind before walking to the door.

"Beast Boy- you're not really considering going out there, are you?" Robin asked from behind.

"Yes." He stated in a low, grating voice.

Robin shook his head. "Beast Boy, I'm not allowing a team member out in that storm-"

"Raven is somewhere out in that storm!" Beast Boy hollered over the wind, pointing out the door.

"Fine! Then you're not going alone!" Robin yelled in response.

Robin glanced between his girlfriend and Cyborg. He massaged the bridge of his nose.

"Star, do you think you could handle it?"

Starfire looked back at him seriously and nodded.

"Keep your communicators on you. If anything happens, call us and we'll come get you." Robin said.

"Call us if Raven gets back." Beast Boy rejoindered.

Robin affirmed this with a nod.

Then the two Titans raced into the storm.

…THE PRINCESS AND THE PEA…

Several long hours passed before Starfire finally convinced Beast Boy to head back to the Tower with her. It was getting dark and they were both sopping wet and tired. They had been all over town with no leads. Beast Boy knew from the beginning this mission would most likely be fruitless. But if he didn't try to find Raven- and if by some small chance she could be found by him- he wouldn't have a way to live with himself.

They both walked into the tower with frowns on their faces. Starfire tentatively rested a hand on her green friend's shoulder.

"We will find her Beast Boy."

Beast Boy couldn't hold back a growl. Starfire stiffened and quickly took her hand off him.

Control your urges.

Control your urges.

Control your urges.

"Sorry Star." He glanced back at her and gave a reassuring nod. "I know we will."

She smiled lightly.

The two entered the Meeting Room.

"Did you get any leads on-"

Robin was cut short by a despairing headshake from Starfire.

"I see." Robin nodded. Beast Boy nodded, anger apparent. He just felt so frustrated. Where was Mumbo keeping her? What was he doing to her? Why hadn't she already escaped?

"I'm gonna go take a shower." Beast Boy snarled, turning around to leave the room. Robin gave an inquiring look to Starfire before she shrugged. Beast Boy glanced at the wall on his way out and again had to push down the voice that told him to take his frustrations out on it.

Control your urges.

Control your urges.

It felt as though this particular thought was getting weaker and weaker as the day trudged on.

Beast Boy jumped into the shower and there he stayed for the next twenty or so minutes. His sore muscles refused to move. Somehow he worked up the energy to walk from the shower to stand in front of the sink. When he swiped away the blanket of steam from the mirror, he found himself facing his own angry stare.

He had been right there. How could he let her get taken? How did he not notice sooner that Raven wasn't herself? How?

Beast Boy found himself growling into the reflection. He wanted to see a hero when he looked at himself. Yet he saw anything but. His eyes glanced down to see the markings on his chest. He lifted his index finger and ran it over the scratches which were turning into scars. He remembered that night again. It made him question why he was feeling so much. Why was Raven being taken having such a gigantic effect on him? He had barely been able to control himself all day.

Just then a boisterous noise came from the other side of the bathroom door.

"Beast Boy! It's Raven! She's back!" Cyborg yelled from the hallway.

Beast Boy immediately threw a white towel around his waist and opened the door.

"Really?! Where is she?!" He begged. He hadn't felt this level of excitement since last Christmas when Starfire accidentally forgot to buy a ham for the group and everyone had to eat tofu.

"She just walked into the Meeting room." Cyborg grinned. Beast Boy morphed into a cheetah and ran to the Meeting room, white towel held in his mouth.

The double doors opened, and Beast Boy changed into a blood hound. He saw the enchantress standing in the middle of the room. Rain water poured like a river from her hair down to her feet. Beast Boy felt doubt creep into his mind. Was it really her?

Beast Boy set the white towel near him and sniffed Raven's feet while she relayed the escape story to Robin and Starfire. She gave a brief raised brow to Beast Boy as he took in her scent from her shoes before continuing her story.

It smelled like Raven mixed with murky rain water. Yet the scent of Mumbo Jumbo lingered. Was it because of the illusion she had been in or because she was not herself?

"…And using my powers to get out expended me completely. I haven't been able to use my powers since I left the illusion." Raven stated.

Beast Boy cocked his head. Not being able to use her powers? That sounded suspicious. Her clone from earlier had not been able to use her powers either. Beast Boy slanted his eyes and Robin did the same.

Beast Boy knew he had to test Raven further to know it was her. He sniffed her calves and she backed away a bit. He lifted his nose to smell her lower thighs. It still smelled like her, luckily.

"Beast Boy, don't make me-"

His nose moved to her upper thighs. Raven kneed Beast Boy in the face on reflex before his nose could go any higher, landing him on his butt.
"What in the world Rae?!" He grabbed his nose, treating this possible clone as if she were the real thing.

"Keep your nose out of my-! Um." Raven looked away and pointed down at him. He could've sworn he saw color rush into her cheeks. He angled his head to the side in inquiry before looking down to see himself wearing… nothing. A girly scream that rivaled Starfire's escaped his mouth and everyone in the room burst out laughing. Well, not everyone. But Raven was smirking. That was enough to spark Beast Boy's curiosity yet again.

Was this really her?

He reached over and grabbed the white towel, wrapping it around his waist once again. He stood to his feet, pushing the embarassment to the back of his mind.

"Why did the blonde shoot the clock?" He implored. Raven raised her hand.

"Save it. I really don't want to hear it right now. I'm going to take a shower and go to bed." She snapped, walking out of the room.

"Do you think it's her?" Robin asked, directing the question at Beast Boy.

Beast Boy raised an eyebrow.

"It smells like her and it also smells like Mumbo. I really don't know... But I'm gonna find out." Beast Boy said seriously.

"Good. Can you do me a favor while your at it?" Robin requested.

"Of course dude, what is it?"

"Put on some clothes." He joked.

…The Princess And The Pea…

The tower had fallen silent a few hours before Beast Boy crept from his room and made a path to Raven's. There were simpler ways to find out if Raven was who she said she was- but those were less fun. Besides, if this was actually Raven, she would never actually kill him- would she?

Beast Boy changed into a gnat and flew under Raven's door before turning back into a boy. He glanced around the room. Ancient scrolls, books, and mirrors filled the place. It was similar to an old magic antique shop and sent a shiver up his spine.

Creepy.

He shook the feeling off and walked as quietly as possible to Raven's bed. Part of him really hoped she was Raven. And part of him really really hoped that she wasn't. Regardless, he was about to find out. He tiptoed to the far side of the bed and watched the demonic halfling snore lightly. Her mouth was slightly ajar, and her cheeks were flushed. A small groan left her mouth. What was she dreaming about?

Beast Boy moved on from that thought rather quickly.

Control your urges.

Control your urges.

He leaned in close to study Raven's exhausted form. She looked quite- peaceful for a demoness. He gently cupped his hands around his mouth.

"Ravey wavey." He whispered annoyingly. Raven continued to sleep hard as a rock. Beast Boy realized that he would have to try a little harder.

"Wakey wakey Raven." He sang gently. He couldn't bring himself to sing at a regular volume. He was just too scared. "Tofu waffles, eggs, and bakey," he continued.

He flinched as Raven suddenly stirred. It was time for him to either find her out or become a martyr.

"Hmmm… Waffles…" She whispered into her pillow, gnawing at her bedding. Beast Boy covered his mouth to conceal his laughter. That was definitely Raven alright. His plan was to wake her up and observe her reaction to him being in her room- but this would do. He turned to exit.

"Beast B…" She murmured. He stopped. There was no mistaking that he had just heard his name fall off her lips. He fwipped back around to find her still sleeping soundly. So, she was dreaming about him?

Beast Boy got closer, waiting for a cue or sign as to what situation her subconscious had put him in. After a few minutes, Beast Boy gently sat at the edge of her bed. He looked down at her, waiting for her to call his name again. A strand of violet hair fell in front of her face.

Control your urges.

Beast Boy heard the voice- he really did. But against his better judgement, he reached out and gently brushed the piece of hair back behind her ear. Raven was clearly drained from her day as she remained asleep. He smiled.

He had missed her the last few weeks. He had missed her a lot. He cared about her so much.

Beast Boy was unsure as to why, but after pushing Raven's hair behind her ear, he left his hand rested there. He wasn't quite cupping her face but just relaxing his hand again her lilac locks. He prudently ran his palm down her hair, and then skimmed his fingers through it. The next thing he knew, he had lied down next to Raven. His fingers ran through her hair delicately, trying not to disturb her. Part of him wished her eyes were open and looking into his.

He missed the wall's not being there. He missed there not being the fear of ruining their friendship or having boundaries. If he was truly honest with himself, he really wished Raven would wake up and hold him. Or kiss him. Or something. Because over the last few weeks, as he lie awake at night, he had realized that he wanted that level of intimacy with someone.

Well, not just someone- with Raven.

They wouldn't have to date- he just wanted to be close to her again. That night had been a rush and a terrible mistake- but it was so much more.

As glad as he was to have her talking to him and bickering with him again, he wanted the more. The further he dwelled on it, the more realized how much he wished that night was real. He traced her face with his eyes, his hand stopping as it tangled with her locks. She had always been this beautiful and he knew it. But he was feeling something from it now. Whether it was a trick of that night or a twist of fate, Beast Boy had been changed. She had told him they would never be more than friends. But maybe- somewhere deep down- it was mutual. Maybe with just a little convincing and persistence she might admit that she wanted to touch him- kiss him- hold him again. Like he wanted to do to her.

The thought stirred something deep inside and Beast Boy stifled a seemingly possesive growl.

He wasn't sure at what point he fell asleep.

He just remembered waking up to the pelting of several pillows and only moment's later being punted out of Raven's window.

Without a doubt, twenty minutes later, he walked into the Meeting Room of the Titans Tower that morning and looked Robin directly in the mask.

"That," He said, pointing a thumb towards the door that Raven had yet to walk through. "Is definitely Raven."

FIN.

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