Hey! Sorry for the wait! I had big computer issues and everything. So, here's chapter seven!
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Beast Boy's eyes fluttered open. He groaned, snuggling into the couch and pulling his giant teddy bear closer to him. Wait, pause. Beast Boy didn't have a giant teddy bear. His green eyes looked down at the violet hair spread across his chest and arm. Beast Boy gulped, feeling his chest tighten from fear. If Raven found them like this, he knew he'd be screwed.
He attempted to move subtly, hardly moving Raven's body. He lifted Raven's arm off his and placed it next to her. Lifting her body slightly, he squirmed, trying to get his legs untangled from hers. "Stop moving..." Raven finally mumbled, half-asleep. Beast Boy stopped, looking at Raven snuggle closer to him once more. She's go no idea what she's doing! She's still sleeping!
Beast Boy sighed and allowed Raven to snuggle into his chest, facing him with a calmness on her face. Beast Boy looked down, taking in the natural beauty. She was wearing his sweatshirt. Somehow during the night, they had switched. The black sleeves hung off the ends of her hands, making her look quite Dopey-like. Stifling a laugh, Beast Boy rested his arm around Raven's shoulders, shutting his eyes in the process. What the hell, I could use... another... hour of...
"B?" A voice asked. Opening his eyes, he saw a familiar metallic eye staring him down. He reached up, swatting Cyborg's face away.
He muttered a small, "Meh."
"Yo, it's time to get up," Cyborg chuckled. "I know ya'll are comfortable, but it's already eleven. Even you don't sleep this late, man." Beast Boy watched his friend snicker. "And plus. You might wanna get up to catch me from putting this picture of you and Raven online!" Cyborg waved a picture around teasing his friend.
Beast Boy gasped and Raven's hand shot up, grabbing the picture from Cyborg's hand. She sat up, stretched, ripped the picture into bits and pieces, tossed it on the floor and got up. Beast Boy laughed hysterically while Cyborg hopped over the couch, grabbing the pieces and attempting to put them back together.
Starfire floated into the room, seeing Raven walk to the refrigerator. She hummed, taking a bowl of purple goo from the refrigerator and beginning to scoop it out and into her mouth. Suddenly remembering a certain promise, Starfire cleared her throat. Raven turned, eyebrows up and eyes glistening with curiosity. "Good morning," Starfire smiled.
Raven nodded, "Morning."
"How are you doing on this lovely day?" Starfire queried, continuing to eat her purple goo. Raven bent down, grabbing an apple from the refrigerator and closing it. She turned, taking a bite and thinking to herself.
After a moment, Raven concluded, "I'm great."
"You and Beast Boy enjoyed the movie of the Disney?" Starfire queried innocently.
Raven raised an eyebrow. "How did you know about that?" Starfire hesitated for a moment, eyes wandering the room.
"I am sure I heard the movie," Starfire quietly fibbed. Raven, knowing it was a lie, smirked and watched Starfire pick at the goo. "You and friend Beast Boy did the cuddling, yes?"
Raven shrugged. "We woke up that way... I don't think it was intentional."
"So," Starfire continued, thinking deeply, "If friend Beast Boy went after you and your date... and you both came back and watched the movie of Disney... and woke up in the cuddle... Are you not a 'couple'?" She used her fingers as quotation marks to emphasize the word. Raven flushed red. She shook her head quickly.
Starfire watched as Raven quickly chose her words. "No," Raven replied, "We're not. We are just closer than we were before... It's nothing." Quickly changing the subject, Raven queried, "Was there something you needed? I can tell you have something to say." Starfire's head titled to the side in confusion. "Empath?" Raven reminded.
"Oh, yes," Starfire began, "Raven, remember when you promised that I could take you to the mall of shopping?"
"Yeah," Raven nodded.
Starfire smiled and asked, "Would you perhaps wish to journey to the mall of shopping... today?"
"Actually," Raven said, thinking for a moment...open up..., "Today would be great." Starfire's eyes widened and she smiled widely. Her giggles erupted in the room and Raven let herself smile slightly. I've been letting myself do that a lot lately...
The doors swept open through the commotion and their masked leader walked in. Starfire's giggles immediately halted and she smiled at Robin gently. Robin nodded towards her, earning a skeptical look from Raven. Shrugging off the uncomfortable feeling, Raven turned to Starfire once more. "How about after training we head down to the mall?"
"Yes, that would be most enjoyable!" Starfire replied, her happiness blooming once more. Raven took another bite of her apple, casually looking over to where Cyborg and Beast Boy were arguing. Robin walked towards the couch, grabbing the remote and switching on the news. Crossing her arms, apple still in hand, Raven eyed the masked teenager. "Perhaps, you shall go speak with him?" Starfire asked.
Raven shook her head. "Perhaps..." Starfire nodded and Raven put down her apple. As she walked towards him, she passed Beast Boy and Cyborg. The two watched her walk to their leader and nonchalantly brought the argument outside. Starfire floated towards the door, looking at the pair before the doors swooshed shut.
Robin sensed the dark teenager staring at him in anticipation. "Can I help you?" He asked bitterly.
"What's wrong?" Raven asked.
Looking towards her, Robin said, "Absolutely nothing."
Raven shook her head and took a seat next to her leader. "There's something bothering you. And based on how you and Starfire interacted just a few seconds ago, it has to be that."
"It's not," Robin frowned. "It's not my life you should be concerned about, Raven." Raven glared at him. "The fact that you and Beast Boy are suddenly so lovey dovey-,"
"We are not."
"You're a target," Robin explained. He shut off the television, slamming the remote down for emphasis. "Don't you see, Raven? Once there's a couple in the tower, it makes you bait for villains. Beast Boy becomes something that can easily be taken away from you and break you."
Raven hissed, "How can that be possible when there is absolutely nothing going on between Beast Boy and I?"
"Oh, there's not?" Robin challenged. Raven furrowed her eyebrows. "Then how come when I came in here last night after you both fell asleep just to turn off the TV and you are snuggling?"
Rolling her eyes, Raven explained, "We fell asleep like that-,"
"Maybe," Robin interjected, "But, you didn't move. You liked it."
Raven frowned, "I don't see how this has to do with you."
"You're my teammates," Robin explained harshly, "What happens to you is my responsibility. Beyond that, you're my friends. I can't see either of you get hurt."
Robin watched Raven get up angrily. A pillow exploded behind her and she growled, "How about instead of telling me what I'm doing wrong in my love life, you try and figure out yours?"
"What's that supposed to mean?" Robin asked, standing up and facing Raven head-on.
Raven replied, "It means that instead of making me feel bad about dating Beast Boy- which we are NOT, mind you-, you get your shit together with Starfire. That's all." Raven nodded in emphasis and levitated, phasing through the ceiling. Robin stood in his spot, eyes narrow. He turned, grabbing another innocent pillow and throwing it against the ground. He sighed before taking a seat and flipping on the news once more.
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