"What should we do for dinner?"
Raven looked up from her book, lips pursing in the way that made Beast Boy's heart race. He watched as she contemplated, her book resting casually in her hands. "Hmm...I don't know. Wasn't Cyborg going to order pizza?"
Beast Boy shrugged. "Do you want pizza? We can do something else." He fiddled with a loose thread on her cape as he spoke, his gaze lingering in hers. Her irises sparkled like amethysts in daylight, and she smiled. The action made his breath hitch, and he marvelled at how utterly breathtaking Raven was.
Even now, after knowing her for what felt like a lifetime, she was the most beautiful thing he'd ever laid eyes on. In fact, she seemed to grow more and more beautiful each day, something he hadn't known was possible until he'd started to fall in love with her.
"Have something in mind?" she asked, her voice light and warm. Beast Boy shrugged again, a bashful smile dancing across his lips.
"Well, there's that new burrito place, and I hear they have veggie options…" He trailed off, peering at her hopefully. She sighed, though he could still see a ghost of a grin on her lips, and carefully closed her book.
"Fine. But you're paying."
Beast Boy gasped, clutching at his heart dramatically. "How dare you, accuse me of not being a gentleman?" His dramatics earned him a soft giggle, eliciting a warmth within him. Beast Boy loved making her laugh.
It was the most beautiful sound in the world.
"I'm going to get ready, then," Raven said. She slid off the bed, running a hand through his hair before drifting off towards the bathroom.
Beast Boy sighed happily, that stupid grin still plastered on his face. He and Raven had been dating for a couple of months now, and as sappy as it was, life was now pure bliss. They'd quickly settled into a comfortable rhythm; hanging out in one of their rooms, occasional date nights, and lots of cuddling while binging Netflix.
He clamoured off the bed, stifling a yawn. A nice glass of milk was certainly calling his name right about now. Beast Boy strolled out of Raven's room, humming quietly as he wandered into the common room. A certain sorceress lingered in his mind, and he couldn't keep that dorky grin off of his face.
Not that he cared. He liked being happy. It felt good, for once.
The common room doors swished open, and Beast Boy strolled in, still humming along to the tune playing in his head. He wasn't entirely sure what the song was; it was a popular track from the radio station that gets played the most in the tower. Some new song that while it wasn't his favorite, was admittedly catchy.
And upbeat enough to match his high spirits, for that matter.
"Someone's in a good mood," Cyborg said. He eyed Beast Boy from the couch, a smirk painted onto his face. "Is someone getting lucky tonight?"
Beast Boy flushed, managing a shrug. He meandered towards the fridge and yanked it open, stooping low to peer inside.
"Holy shit, B's getting some tonight." There was a hint of awe ringing in Cyborg's voice, accompanied by the warmth of laughter. Beast Boy kept his gaze on the fridge's contents, attempting to ignore the embarrassment slowly coiling within him.
Truthfully, Beast Boy hadn't even thought about 'getting some' with Raven. He'd been so enraptured with their blossoming relationship, the idea hadn't even occurred to him. Until now, of course. Scenarios started plaguing his mind, and Beast Boy clutched the soy milk carton tight.
Would Raven even want to get intimate?
"Beast Boy?"
Robin's voice cut through the cloud of thoughts swirling within his mind. He blinked, turning his gaze to the two Titans on the couch. "Hmm?"
Robin raised a brow, cocking his head to the side. "Cyborg asked if you wanted banana peppers and mushrooms on your pizza. He's about to order."
"Oh, uh, I'm not gonna have pizza. Thanks, though."
The two shared a glance.
"You're not gonna have pizza?" Cyborg asked. "You feeling okay, B?"
Beast Boy dipped his head into a nod, his lips twitching into a grin. "Yeah, dude, I feel fine." He poured the milk into a glass and took a swig, once again ignoring Robin and Cyborg's baffled stares.
"You sure, Beast Boy?" Robin eyed him with concern, his mask crinkling under the scrutiny. "I thought banana pepper and mushroom pizza was your favorite?"
"It is," he said, "but Rae and I are gonna hit that new burrito place. Supposedly it's the best, and I wanna see for myself."
"Wait a minute, hold up." Cyborg raised a brow, his voice ladened with confusion. "You and Rae? What, did she lose a bet?"
It was Beast Boy's turn to be confused. He furrowed his brows and cocked his head. "No...I just wanted to take her out?"
The expressions that broke onto his teammates' faces were both alarming and humorous, to the point that Beast Boy didn't know how to comprehend what was happening. He looked from Robin to Cyborg and back again, trying to figure out why they looked so utterly flabbergasted.
What was so weird about him hanging out with Raven? It was almost as if they didn't know…
Beast Boy's eyes grew wide.
Oh.
Oh.
Shit. They really didn't know. How did they not know? He could have sworn he'd mentioned it before; after all, he and Raven had been hanging out almost daily. Did he really not say anything to Cyborg about their first date?
Or second? Or third or fourth or-
"There you are. Ready?"
Beast Boy turned to Raven, his mind still amuck with his new revelation. "Y-yeah," he said, a wobbly smile cracking onto his lips. She returned the gesture, slipping her arm into his.
"We'll be back in a bit," she said, totally oblivious to the dazed expressions of their friends. Beast Boy merely flashed them a meek smile and allowed Raven to drag him towards the door, trying to ignore the guilt beginning to gnaw away at him.
"Um, Rae?" he murmured hesitantly. Raven peered curiously at him, warmth dancing within the depths of her gaze.
"Hmm?"
He motioned back towards Cyborg and Robin. "I think we forgot to tell them that we're dating."
She pulled up short, blinking in surprise. "We did?"
"Well, they seemed to be surprised that we were going out today," Beast Boy said. The empath was still for a moment, before letting out a soft snort. She squeezed his arm, amusement dancing across her features.
"They know now, then," she said, shrugging. Beast Boy laughed. She was right, he supposed. Better now than never, right?
"Come on," Raven said, tugging him along. "I'm hungry."
Beast Boy followed along, that goofy grin blossoming once again onto his lips. Well, he was probably going to get interrogated later, but he didn't care. Not while Raven had her hand entwined in his, anyway.
Love was weird, that way.
Author's Note:
I like to think that these two just fall in love so organically and naturally that they sorta forget it's a big deal. So yeah. Enjoy!
-vixensheart