That awkward moment when you haven't updated in over a year, and you're wondering if anyone still cares enough to review.

Yeah.

On with the story!

First time dating

It's been at least 17 days since Beast Boy asked Raven out. However, every Saturday had been occupied by Control Freak, supporting Raven's notion that he had nothing better to do on the weekend.

Despite the past two opportunities missed, the duo decided to try a third time determined to go on this date.

Beast Boy and Raven had decided against anything too fancy. They both agreed that they needed to learn more about each other so they should be as natural as possible.

Beast Boy had also instructed Raven to call him by his real name, more preferably Gar, tonight. To get the feel of a real date.

Garfield stood in front of his full-length mirror adjusting his tie. He finally perfected it but after a good three minutes of contemplating, he decided to scrap it. He pulled it loose around his neck and threw it on the floor. He then opened the top two buttons of his shirt and hoped he looked classy yet casual. He grabbed two tickets off his dresser mirror and proceeded out of his room.

Garfield made his way to Raven's room and knocked on the door. He had to admit he had never been more nervous in his life. Sure he had been out on dates...with girls. And yeah he had been out with Raven.

But never with the same intentions.

He had never gone out with Raven with these newfound feelings. He of course did the first thing that came to mind, he started to panic.

What if she didn't like him back and was just humoring him? What if the date is a disaster? What if they have nothing to talk about?

Garfield had half a mind to leave and never try this again. There was just too much at stake and not enough reassurance that this would work out.

But then again.

How would their relationship progress if this did go well? This could lead to even more dates, maybe even going steady. A REAL relationship. And even if it didn't work out, hopefully it does, they could always remain friends. Even better friends.

He decided to take the chance. No matter how scary it was Garfield decided that anything was better than never knowing what could have been.

He raised his hand to knock on the door, but before he could, it slid open.

There was a moment of an awkward silence. Not completely uncomfortable, just awkward. How did friends go about doing these things? How did Robin and Starfire do this?

"Are you okay?" Raven said breaking the long silence.

"Huh? Oh fine, I'm just uh fine."

"Doesn't sound like it. Your nervousness was practically screaming in my head."

"Oh sorry about that." Garfield had no idea what cat got his tongue, but it needed to go away.

"Are you sure you're okay? We don't need to go out tonight if you don't want to."

Garfield's eyes shot up from looking at the ground.

He hadn't even realized he was looking down.

"No no no no! I'm sorry it's just I'm not used to dating team members let alone you."

"Gee thanks." Raven replied sarcastically.

"No wait that's not what I meant!" He let out a deep sigh then turned around. "Can we start this again?"

"What?" Raven replied.

"Can we start this from the beginning? Like can you go back inside the room and I'll knock and you know we'll just take this from the top."

"Beast Boy, we're going to miss the play."

"It'll only take one second I promise! And remember its 'Garfield' tonight. Or Gar, yeah, Gar is cooler."

He heard Raven take in a deep breath obviously trying to retain her patience. He then heard the door close behind him.

He turned around and took a deep breath as well.

"It's only a date. It's only a date. It's only a date." He whispered to himself.

Knock knock

"Who is it?" He heard Raven say.

He laughed inwardly. "It's me, Gar." He replied happy that she was playing along.

"Hold on I'm not ready."

"What do you mean you're not ready? I just saw you!"

"Oh yeah? What color dress was I wearing?"

"You were wearing a dress?"

"Exactly, you didn't even look at me, so you're not sure if I was ready. Which I am not."

"C'mon Rae, I'm sure you look beautiful no matter what you're wearing." Garfield surprised himself with how easily that came out.

There was a short pause, which of course seemed like ages to him.

The door slid open and he made sure to look at her this time.

And he was right. She was beautiful.

She wore a simple spaghetti strapped dress. It was midnight blue and reached her knees. Her hair was pulled back with only a few strands of hair falling to shape her face. She wore open toed shoes but expectedly no makeup. He had never seen her like this and said the first thing that came to mind.

"You have nice toes."

"Excuse me?" Garfield had ceaseless new ways of confusing her.

"You have nice toes. I don't see them very often but they're nice."

"Thank you. I guess."

"I'm sorry that was stupid."

"Just a little bit."

"No but really Rae, you look pretty. All around just pretty."

"Especially my toes."

He smiled brightly at her. "Yeah especially your toes."

Garfield felt a lot better now. Sure she looked different and they were going out on an official date. But she was the same old Raven and he was the same old Beast Boy.

"Shall we go?" He piped up.

"Yes we shall."

"Rae, could you port us to the garage?"

"Why?" She asked.

"I'm not supposed to tell you this but Starfire is waiting in the common room for us to walk out so she can take a picture. And I don't think you want us to go through that fiasco."

"Say no more." She rose up her arms and they were in the garage in a cool instant. "You know I could just teleport us to the theatre."

"Oh no not tonight." Garfield replied. "We're going to the theatre in style!"

'Oh no' Raven thought.

The couple pulled up in front of the Jump City Grand Theatre on Gar's moped.

Raven of course objected to the mode of transportation for a good ten minutes but after a multitude if promises to drive carefully she finally agreed.

"See that wasn't so bad." Garfield said.

"Don't you ever complain about traveling in my soul-self again. Because nothing was scarier than that."

He let out small nervous chuckle but proceeded to help Raven off the bike.

They made their way to the ticket taker and then to the usher which of whom both made passes at Raven. Garfield was of course was angered by this but through much coaxing by Raven calmed down.

"I'm here with you and this is our night. Don't let anyone ruin that." Visibly elated by this they sat in peace and watched the play.

Garfield was happy they picked an activity they could both enjoy. It had the classiness and maturity Raven liked, yet comedy that he enjoyed.

When the play was over the two decided to get pizza at an Italian restaurant not too far from the theatre.

They requested a seat in the back as not to be disturbed.

"So what did you think of the play?" Garfield asked.

"It was overall good, besides the oldest daughter."

"Katie." He said knowing exactly who she was taking about.

"Yeah her, she was a little too dramatic. However her husband was great."

"Oh yeah every girl in the theatre thought he was great." He said sarcastically.

"Well he was."

"And I suppose that the fact that he was shirtless half the time had nothing to do with it?"

"Of course it didn't. He was just a good actor. And you're one to talk Mister 'Can't take my eyes off Katie'."

Garfield scoffed. "I was not staring at her."

"Oh please..."

"You were staring at her like a dog stares at a steak". They said in unison. "I know." Garfield said.

Raven looked at him one eyebrow rising up.

"I remember you said that to me a while back. The first time I realized that..." He trailed off.

"The first time you realized what?" Raven persisted.

Garfield took a bite of his pizza in an attempt to end the conversation. After all, talking with your mouth full is rude. However this didn't stop Raven. She crossed her arms over her chest and waited for him to finish chewing.

He swallowed his food, then attempted to take another bite. His pizza was engulfed in a familiar black aura preventing him to continue with his plan.

"Oh no you don't. Answer the question Garfield. The first time you realized what?"

There was no escaping this time.

"Did I mention you have really nice toes?" Garfield said looking down.

"Beast Boy." She said in that familiar tone. That tone that meant you had better come clean and quick.

"Okay. That was the first time I realized that I might, sorta, kinda like you. Y'know as more than a...a friend."

Silence.

Oh god how he hated silence.

"I still think you were staring at her."

"What?" Garfield asked.

"Katie, the daughter in the play. You were definitely staring at her."

"Wait a second. I go out on a limb, a very shaky limb and tell you that I like you, and that's all you have to say?"

"Well Garfield, it's pretty obvious that you like me. You don't have to be an empath to know that. Otherwise why would you ask me on a date?"

"Oh."

"Yeah."

"Still, I totally was not staring."

"Yes you were, end of conversation."

"Well what if I said I was staring at her because she reminded me of you? What if my 'infatuation' with Katie was really me being infatuated with you? I mean you guys were practically the same person."

"That's just stupid."

"Why?"

"If you were infatuated with me then you would have been staring at me, not her."

"Well I'll have you know that I stole quite a many glances at you throughout the evening." Garfield said confidently not realizing what he admitted.

"Well that's comforting."

"You sure know how to make me sound stupid." He said deflated.

"Actually you do that on your own."

Then Garfield struck an idea.

"Yeah well I guess you would notice if I was staring at another girl. You being so jealous and all."

"Excuse me?"

"You heard me. How is it you always catch me looking at other girls, hmmmmm? Is it because you're jealous that I'm giving someone else attention?"

"No. It's because you make it so obvious."

"Cyborg does the same thing. You never say anything to him." The smug look on his face made Raven want to reach out and smack him.

But they were in public. That would have to wait.

"You're being ridiculous. I have never been jealous of any of your flirtatious antics. But I think it's time we went home."

"Yeah you're probably right. Besides it's not time for a 'first time jealousy' stage yet."

"What does that mean?" Raven said making her way to the door.

"Oh nothing. Although Katie would probably understand." Garfield said joking. Which this time did end with a smack to the back of the head.

The couple was right back to where they started. Outside Raven's room. They once again teleported inside in case Starfire waited up for them.

"Hey Raven I just noticed something." Garfield said rocking back and forth on his heels.

"What?"

"It's my first date with this girl, and already I got to go inside her house." He snickered at his joke while Raven just let out a sigh.

"You're an idiot."

"Maybe just maybe."

Another long pause.

"Sooooooooooo, do I get a kiss?" He had no idea where this courage came from, but he was going to ride it until the end.

"Why don't you kiss Katie?" Raven replied curtly.

"Awwww why do you have to be like that?"

"You'll have to forgive us jealous types."

The two smiled at one another, of course Raven's being smaller.

"Well Good night Gar."

"Good night Rae. Can we do this again sometime?"

"I wouldn't actually hate that."

Garfield knew he would have to be the first one to make a move and decided to kiss her softly on the cheek.

He felt confident not suicidal.

It wasn't a long kiss, but something to make sure she that she of knew his growing feelings for her.

Raven just blushed and retired to her room.

Garfield ran to his room and pulled out his journal in what seemed like forever.

1. First time having a crush on Raven.

2. First time complimenting Raven on her looks (And making her blush. I think.)

3. First time having a fight with Raven (A pillow fight! Not a real fight! We had too many of those already)

4. First time making a sundae with Raven (on Saturday! Got a new tradition out of it too)

5. First time meditating with Raven (didn't realize how good it feels and how much I actually think about her).

6. First time going to the bookstore with Raven (finally found something we could do together!)

7. First time knitting with Raven (Made her a scarf, but I feel like she's hiding something from me)

8. First time joking with Raven (saw a whole different side of her today!)

9. First time me and Raven understood each other (guess we should have our conversations in the morning from now on)

10. FIRST TIME GOING ON A DATE WITH RAVEN! WOOHOOO! (And yes I did kiss her on the cheek. Whose smooth? That's right, I am!)

1. Well we did it. We finally got to the date. And yes when I say we I mean WE because it's you guys that always know how to inspire me to keep on writing. And not just reviewers for this story, but the reviewers on all my stories. Thanks so much!

2. Yeah I referenced chapter 1 and a future chapter ;)

3. Peace, love and animals!

4. BBxRae swag: adj. (1) the swag/weird amazing feeling that comes from shipping Beast Boy and Raven. Hardcore.

(2) Having a relationship in which both parties are completely opposite each other, but find a way to come together in perfect harmony.

5. Do you have BBxRae swag? :)