Disclaimer: I do not own the Teen Titans.

A/N: thanks to reviewers, I know I haven't updated for so long a time but see here I am again. Was busy with things hope I'll be on time for the next update. Well this chappie is really long here so enjoy, I took a long time writing it you know! Kidding :)

A bit of twist in this chapter, see what I mean, read it now.

Robin: The Teen Titans here wishes all of you a Happy Valentine's Day.

Starfire: May all of you enjoy in this festive occasion :)

Cyborg: I'll be going with Bee, Rob with Star how about you BB?

Beast Boy: I'll um…be going with Raven of course. Right Rae you can't resist the face (waggles eyebrow)

Raven: I rather not. (says flatly) Then where will you be going? (Asks teakigirl)

Teakigirl: Hey you guys should be doing this what has it got to do with me? Anyway I'll be staying at home to rot…kidding, I'll update you guys with a new chapter. Happy Valentines everyone, hope you get your chocolates and roses. Remember to drink more water so that you won't fall sick :)

Chapter 25: Something Trivial?

Raven stirred the big pot of mushroom soup (yum) with a big ladle and hummed a tune to herself. She smiled when she found the taste to be just right.

"There there we've got nice mushroom soup for lunch today." Raven rubbed her belly, talking to her unborn child. She turned around when she heard a familiar 'Beast Boy' groan. Beast Boy entered the kitchen looking very tired. He sat down on a chair the moment he reached one.

"So how's combat practice?" Raven asked in a cheerful voice.

"Tired. Robin put me through so much. I just recovered you know and now he wants me back on duty, starting right now." Beast Boy complained and rested his head on her belly.

"Well isn't that good?" Raven asked, stroking his hair.

"I want more time with you. We only had eight days together and now and I have to go."

"It's not as if we are not going to see each other, just lesser time."

"Every second I spend with you counts. I don't want to waste any chance of not being with you."

"I'm flattered but still it would be great. You are protecting the city, me and our child. He would be proud to have such a brave father."

"I rather I was still sick, I want to rest for a few more days. I only rested for a week and it isn't enough."

"A whole month and then a week." She reminded him. "That's too long a break for anyone when Robin is the leader. I'm so glad you are fine now, how can you say that? Fine I won't care about you anymore, let you rot away by yourself." Raven pushed his head away and went back to the stove.

"Aww Rae I didn't mean that…" He stood up and hugged her. "I mean I'm glad to be healthy again all thanks to your care. I just don't want to leave your side. What if the baby comes suddenly? You are already eight months pregnant and I want to be with you when you give birth."

"Really? There is going to be lots of blood and most guys will not want to undergo childbirth." She turned around, asking curiously.

"I'm not like normal guys, I want to be there. It is going to hurt a lot isn't it? I don't want my Rae Rae to go through so much pain alone. I'm going to be there to let you crush my fingers into dust." He smiled and rubbed their noses together. She smiled back and kissed him.

"Thank you dear. You want lunch?"

"What that you are cooking?"

"Cream of mushroom." Raven said proudly. "After watching the documentary on cows you decided dairy products are alright for you right?"

"Yeah guess I did, but still soy milk for me." He scratched his head absentmindedly. "Wow you cooked all this on your own?"

"Actually it is from the can. I just added the water." Raven replied embarrassedly. "But I added the correct amount of water to let it taste good."

"I know how capable my baby Rae is. You know you are becoming more and more like a housewife. Taking care of everything here and there, and even scolding me like a mother would." Beast Boy joked.

"Actually my ambition was to become a housewife." She admitted shyly. "And I scold you because you just won't listen."

"Yes mum I know."

"How dare you!" Raven raised her hand to whack him. They were playing happily till the moment Raven fell. Beast Boy caught her on time and helped her to the chair.

"What's wrong?" He asked, growing concern when he saw tears in her eyes.

"Leg cramps…pain." She said weakly and tried to rub her foot over her big belly.

"I'll do it. You can't even see your toes." He rubbed her foot gently to make the pain go away. "Better?" Raven nodded and leaned back onto the chair. "How long have you been standing?"

"About an hour. I swept and mopped the floor then I went to cook after I-"

"Don't do these things alright. You know you shouldn't stand for too long having so much pressure on your feet. Just the cooking will do, I'll do all the cleaning."

"All?"

"Yes all. Do you hear me?"

"Yes daddy." Raven grinned and kissed his cheek.

"See the both of us are prepared for the time our little one arrives." He rubbed her big belly and placed a ear on it. "I totally love this feeling." Beast Boy smiled when he said it.

"But I miss my little toes." Raven said sadly.

"Don't be sad Rae. I'll do a foot rub for you tonight okay?" he stroked her hair and kissed her. She nodded and returned the kiss.

The four other Titans walked in and Cyborg coughed slightly to tell the couple they were there. Raven blushed a bright shade of red while Beast Boy grinned at the metal Titan.

"Dude you walked in at a time that is just so wrong. I was having such a good time just now!" Beast Boy pretended to be angry. "You don't know how soft and sweet her lips are- Oww!"

"Stop it." Raven blushed harder and buried her face in her hands.

"Okay it's my fault." He said softly and removed her hands from her beautiful face. Beast Boy took her in his arms gently.

"Raven have you cooked something? I smell something wonderful." Starfire asked excitedly and sniffed in the air.

"Cream of mushroom." Raven answered proudly. "I cooked a big pot of it."

"B you drink it first. After the pancakes that Raven cooked I'm afraid that eating any more would result in me puking from my nose." Cyborg joked.

"Cyborg can't you have faith in your little sis?" Raven crossed her arms.

"Never mind what he says, I'll finish the whole pot. And…at least Aqualad would help me with it right man?" Beast Boy turned to the Atlantian for help.

"Ya I will. I believe Raven can cook." Aqualad replied running his fingers through his black hair.

"Trust my girl she is a good cook. Well in the future I guess." Beast Boy joked and got a slap on his chest from Raven.

"Let's sit down for lunch then, I'm starv-" Robin was interrupted by the annoying alarm.

"Oh man my muscles are still aching from combat practice." Beast Boy whined.

"There is trouble from sector B10. Guys let's take the T-car, Star, Beast Boy fly there to scout the area. Titans go!" Robin shouted.

"Bye darling." Raven gave Beast Boy a peck on the cheek and smiled. "Be careful on your first mission, you are rusty after such a long rest."

"I will." He answered and ruffled her hair. The team sprang into action to protect the city full of unsuspecting danger.

The Titans arrived at the main river in the city where there was a huge dam. A bright light burst out from nowhere and a loud cry caused by a creature was heard.

"Power! So much power!" Overload yelled as it absorbed electricity from the generator. Cyborg caught a few kids who were playing in the river and brought them to safety.

"Looks like you have chosen the wrong place to get your power from. Titans shut him down!" Robin called out and shot a cryo disk at Overload. The villain laughed when it didn't affect him. Starfire shot starbolts at him and melted the ice. Overload shrieked when part of his chest sizzled away. Beast Boy morphed into an elephant and fired at him, using his trunk as a nozzle.

"More power!" Overload yelld and blue sparks flew towards him, making him a few sizes bigger. "Defeat me now Titans!" He mocked and laughed.

"You have come to the wrong place at the wrong time and you are fighting against the wrong person." Aqualad rose from the back of Overload. "You may be able to command electricity but I can command over water."

"No Overload cannot be defeated!"

"Just wait and see." Aqualad raised his hands and a tidal wave came crashing upon the villain. Overload wailed as his body sizzled.

"Way to go man!" Cyborg slapped Aqualad's back and went to retrieve the chip left of Overload. "You guys go buy some pizza, I'll go turn him in."

"Good job team. Alright we shall go for some pizza to celebrate Aqualad's beautiful victory." Robin told the team and they left, with smiles plastered on their beaming faces.

"Baby I'm home!" Beast Boy called into Raven's room before entering. She rubbed her eyes groggily and sat up in her bed.

"How was the day?" Raven stood up and turned to face him.

"Good. I just drank the soup you cooked, it's really delicious. Cyborg ended up fighting with Robin for another bowl." He chuckled and put his hand on her waist. "Aqualad gave Overload the shock of his life. One blow from him sent Overload directly to jail."

"Then is that why you came home late? I waited for you to come back so that we can have lunch together." she pouted.

"Went for pizza, I got double cheese with pepperoni for you. Don't be angry okay?"

"Then why didn't you call me? Don't you know I want to go out and eat too?" Raven demanded and started tearing.

"I didn't know you would want to come. I thought you wanted to stay home and rest. I don't find the need to tell you something as trivial as getting pizzas."

"Just continue not knowing then, I don't care!" she removed his hand from her waist and sat on her bed. Beast Boy wanted to walk away. He was tired and now she was screaming at him when he found no fault in what he had done.

"Raven I haven't done anything wrong, be reasonable alright?" He tried to reason and moved towards her.

"Yes everything is my fault, it isn't Mr Logan's fault right? Everything about Raven is trivial, why give a damn about her anyway?" She yelled and glared at him.

"I didn't say that. You are putting words in my mouth. I am exhausted from the battle and come home with you shouting at me when a smile and a kiss was what I expected."

"Sorry I can't fulfill your wish!"

"Fine then I'll get out!" Beast Boy yelled and slammed the door behind him. Raven cried and let herself drop onto the bed.

The Titans ate their breakfast in silence. Clearly everyone felt the tension that existed in the room. The four turned to face Raven who was strangely quiet. She just sat there, holding a cup of tea on her lap with both hands.

"Raven do you want me to pour you a new cup? Your tea has gone cold." Aqualad broke the silence. Raven nodded blankly and mumbled a thanks. The Atlantian handed her her cup and she returned to the position she was in. all of them were worried but none dared to ask, knowing that the couple had a tiff yesterday.

"Morning guys." Beast Boy said with a big yawn when he entered the kitchen. He paused to look at Raven but turned away quickly. He got himself some tofu and began to fry it.

"Friend Beast Boy have you slept well?" Starfire asked.

"Of course I slept well. Best day I have ever slept since four months ago. Without a fat seal crushing down onto me I could sleep till evening." Beast Boy answered and shot a glance at Raven. She got what he meant and bowed her head lest the others would see her cry. The others stared at him as if he had gone mad. They didn't think the quarrel they had would be so serious.

"Raven do you want to eat anything? You haven't had anything." Robin asked, hoping to get Beast Boy's concern.

"I'm not hungry." She answered softly, hiding the shakiness in her voice. Beast Boy took a seat opposite Raven and started eating.

"Long time since I tasted tofu that is so good. Had to put up with inferior cooking all the time before." Beast Boy took a shot at Raven again. She had enough and stood up o leave. The leg of the chair tripped her and she fell. Luckily Aqualad caught her in time.

"Raven are you alright?" She nodded and went to pick up the broken pieces from the teacup that she dropped.

"Rae I'll do it." Cyborg stood up to help her. "You've cut yourself!" He exclaimed when he saw blood in her hands.

"I'm fine. I'll just wash it off." Raven told him and wash the blood down the sink. "I'll be in my room." She told them and went up.

Beast Boy wanted to go after her. He didn't know why he had deliberately angered her but all he knew was that he didn't want to be the one to give in. He felt that it was only right for Raven to apologize since it was her fault. But at the same time he felt guilty, which his pride did not allow him to show it.

(After lunch)

It had been snowing heavily since morning and all of the Titans were on the couch beside the heater. Except for one. Aqualad was worried about Raven who had not come down for lunch. Starfire brought lunch to her but she didn't open the door. Aqualad was told that Starfire had left her lunch outside her door. He got a feeling that she hadn't eaten and decided to go up and check on her.

"Raven it's me Aqualad." He knocked on her door, seeing her tray of food still left untouched. "You alright? I came to see if you are fine so just answer me and I will go. I won't bother you." He knocked a few more times. "You in there? Raven? I'm coming in." He slid the door open and found it unlocked. There is no one in the room and that worried him more than anything else. He went to check the other rooms but still there was no sign of her. 'Where could she be?"

Aqualad recalled her favourite spots and realized he missed he missed an area in the tower. He went up the stairs to the roof and there he found her.

She was standing at the corner and gazing out as the snow fell. He noticed that her face was wet and her body was visibly shaking in the cold.

"Raven you alright? Let's go in first, it's snowing so heavily now." Aqualad moved in to take her hand. He drew back when he realized that her hand was frozen to the touch. "Raven you are freezing!" He called to her but she wasn't responding. "You need to warm yourself up." He carried her to her room and placed her in the bathtub. Aqualad quickly filled it with hot water and wiped her face with a damp hot towel.

"How is Beast Boy?" she whispered and he was glad that she was still alive.

"Why care about him? He is a bastard who doesn't appreciate you!" Anger filled him when he thought of the changeling.

"Don't say that of him. You don't know what happened, it was my fault." She started crying again. "I was the one who got mad at him for no good reason. I was the one who started the quarrel!"

"Hush Raven breath in and out." Aqualad hugged her when she was gasping for air.

"You don't know how much he had suffered just to be with me. He kept all to himself so as to make me happy. How can I be so selfish?"

"It is normal for you to throw tantrums. You are having mood swings, he should be understanding and put up with it. Just because he is feeling frustrated doesn't mean he could vent it on you. you are carrying his baby and he should be grateful for that."

"The baby is not his." The words that came out from Raven's mouth shocked Aqualad.

"Then whose is it?" He stared at her swollen belly.

"It is Slade's. I was raped by him a few months ago." She said softly and stared hard into the water.

"Then why is Beast Boy-"

"Because he loves me. He wanted to raise this baby with me. Beast Boy gave up his youth, freedom and any chance of being with another girl up. He did it all just for me, someone who isn't worthy of his love. I feel so guilty, I owe him so much…"

"Don't worry Raven. Given the love the both of you have for one another, everything will work out just fine." Aqualad comforted and stroked her snow-covered hair.

(Two days later)

Beast Boy was really feeling uneasy. He tossed and turned in his bed, unable to even close his eyes for a minute. The only thing in his mind was Raven and he wanted to run to her room but his pride reminded him that it was not right to do so.

Beast Boy sighed and stared at the bottom of his top bunk bed. It was the third day he had last seen her and he was really getting worried. Raven hadn't been coming out for meal and it was always Aqualad who delivered the food to her room. He wasn't sure if she ate but was sure that she was heart-broken. He washed up and went to the kitchen, after he decided that if she would not give in he would.

"Aqualad are you alright? I pick up the smell of medicine from your body but my biosensors tell that you are fine." Cyborg asked out of concern.

"Don't worry nothing's wrong with me. Maybe I picked up the scent from the medical store." The Atlantian shrugged and brewed a pot of tea.

"How is Raven? She has been cooping herself up these few days." Robin asked kindly.

"She's fine, I'll take good care of her." he answered and glared at the changeling when he came in.

"Raven likes it with honey dates. I'll get them for her." Beast Boy reached for a paper bag in the fridge.

"Now Raven doesn't like it." Aqualad scalded the changeling with hot tea when he tried to put the dates into Raven's cup.

"What's your deal?" The green Titan pulled back his hand in pain.

"You are a bastard! You hurt Raven and made her sad so what's your deal?"

"What happened between me and Raven is just a misunderstanding. You shouldn't even bother!" Both boys showed aggression and glared at one another.

"We'll sit down and talk. Stop yelling at each other. Beast Boy sit down." Robin said sternly. Beast Boy wanted to punch the daylights out of Aqualad but he softened when he saw Starfire shaking her head.

"Fine I just want to know how Raven is doing." He sighed in defeat.

"Well but I don't want to tell you!" Aqualad stormed up the stairs. Cyborg pinned Beast Boy down when he pounced at Aqualad.

"Let me at him! I can't take it anymore!" The changeling struggled and broke his grip. He ran upstairs to take on the Atlantian.

Aqualad was about to knock on Raven's door when he received a punch on his jaw. He turned around and saw the changeling in a fighting stance.

"I have no time to play for you, just get off my back or I'll hurt you."

"Oh yeah you are just too coward to fight me."

"Says who. I'll crush you!" Aqualad punched him back on his cheek and Beast Boy jumped back, readying himself for another attack.

"Friends please do not fight." Starfire pleaded when they witnessed the fight.

"Don't interfere. It's between us." Aqualad told them.

"It is a man-to-man fight!" Beast Boy yelled and slammed into Aqualad who was then thrown into the wall. "I always knew you liked Raven. Now you are causing a drift between us so you can get a chance to be with her! You're despicable!" Aqualad was no match for Beast Boy's strength and speed. In rage his power was much stronger than before.

"You are the one who gave up the chance not me!" Aqualad yelled before getting a punch in the stomach.

"You don't even want to tell me about how Raven is doing. This tells me that you want to keep Raven to yourself!" Raven's door slid open and she held tightly to the wall. Both boys stopped fighting and looked at her.

"Stop. Don't fight…because of me." Raven said weakly. Starfire went to support her frail body as it was evident that she as too weak to even stand. Beast Boy could tell from her face that she was really sick. She had become as white as sheet and her legs look as if it was going to give way any moment.

"Rae…" Beast Boy walked to her but Aqualad stroked his nose.

"See how badly you have hurt her! Haven't you realize your mistake?" The Atlantian yelled and knocked the wind out of the changeling. "This punch is for Raven! This punch is for the baby! This is for your foolishness! Take that!" Beast Boy stumbled back, not retaliating. The sight of Raven shattered his heart and his body was numb with pain. A sickening crack told him that Aqualad broke his nose. "And this is Raen's pain!" Aqualad sent out his fist in a swift motion.

"Stop!" Raven threw herself in front of Beast Boy. Aqualad gasped when he hit someone.

"Rae you alright?" Beast Boy asked. He had shielded her from the blow which caused them to fall to the ground. He hugged her tightly when she began to cry. "You are burning! Cy quick I'll get her to the infirmary! She's having a fever!" Beast Boy carried her bridal style to the med bay,

"You are bleeding." She said softly and touched his cheek.

"You are more important than a broken nose. I'm sorry Raven. I really am a jerk. I deserve to die. Please be okay." A mixture of tears and blood dripped onto Raven's cheek. She was so glad that he cares so much for her but she felt so weak and her eyelids felt heavy. Raven drifted off to sleep, with Beast Boy's worried face carried into her dreams.

(Three hours later)

Raven's temperature had gone down significantly after Cyborg gave her a jab. Beast Boy was still very worried. He tried to warm up her cold hands and kissed them lightly.

"Friend here is some water to clean your face." Starfire entered with a basin and set it down on the table beside the bed. "I'll go get you something to eat."

"Thanks Starfire." Beast Boy took the towel in the basin and wring it dry. He folded the towel neatly and started wiping Raven's face. There were beads of sweat on her forehead and he wiped it off gently. He washed the towel in the basin and placed it on her forehead.

Raven felt wetness on her face. She opened her eyes weakly and saw a bloodied face in front of her. It was his beautiful emerald eyes that helped her realize that he was here.

"You want water?" I'll go get for you." Beast Boy poured a glass of water and propped her up.

"Beast Boy…"

"Shh." He placed a finger to her lips. "Don't talk I got you some water." He fed her with a spoon. "Slowly…" Raven drank every spoonful he fed. She was on the verge of tears when he saw his worried expression. "You feeling better?" She nodded and he hugged her tightly after putting the glass on the small table beside the bed. "I'm so sorry, I have been a jerk haven't I?"

"No you are not, you're just-"

"I'm sorry. I don't know what got over me. Why did I hurt you so badly? Look at what I have done to you. I have hurt you so badly that you almost died…I should have died in your place." Beast Boy seemed frightened. Raven could feel his body trembling and his tears dripped onto her shoulder.

"Beast Boy don't cry. I'm fine now." She cupped his cheek and brought his face to hers. Tears started forming in her eyes.

"No……the though of losing you it really scares me. I was so afraid…so afraid…" he sobbed uncontrollably.

"I'm here Beast boy. I will never ever leave you. I'm sorry I didn't take care of myself. I was thinking about you all the time. I thought you really hated me so-" Raven coughed and leaned onto him afterwards.

"Rae you feeling unwell? How did I get you into this?" He started blaming himself again.

"It was my fault. I went to the roof after breakfast even though it was snowing heavily. I don't know how long I spent there but afterwards Aqualad came to get me. The next day I woke up feeling weak. Don't blame yourself Beast Boy, you are a good boyfriend."

"I wouldn't have walked out on you if I was a good boyfriend. You are having your mood swings I should have accommodated you, not to pick a fight with you."

"You have done enough for me. I don't deserve you doing anything else for me. Why did Aqualad hit you so hard? What did he do that for? you are bleeding now!" Raven cried worriedly.

"If Aqualad hadn't hit me, I might not realize that you were suffering due to my foolishness. I'm grateful that he cares so much for you. I should learn from him, to be an understanding boyfriend like he is."

"There is nothing between me and him, we are nothing but friends." She defended.

"I know that. I trust the both of you and especially you Rae. I will never doubt your love to me." He rubbed her swollen belly with the both of his palms, his strong arms around her.

"I missed your touch so much." She whispered and kissed him. "Your nose is broken, let me heal it."

"No I know how much I drains you besides you can use your powers remember?"

"I forgot how useless I am, that I can't do anything for you." She looked down sadly.

"I don't need you to do anything for me, just wait until the day we get married okay?" He said with a big grin.

"Wipe off that smug look of yours." She punched his shoulder lightly. "I know! I can wipe your face." Raven said happily and took the basin of water. She wiped the dried blood off his face gently, avoiding his nose area.

"Rae."

"Huh?"

"I'll never stop loving you, not even for a second."

"Me too, not even for a fraction of a second."

"Why must you win me in this too?"

"Stop moving or I'll hurt your nose. I don't care if you don't want to keep still."

"Yes mummy." He saluted her and laughed.

"The baby seems happy. He is kicking." Raven told him happily and sunk into his embrace. "I love you Beast Boy."

"Then I'll love you forever and evermore."

"Stop that will you? It's lame."

"Wow that's a big word for you isn't it Raven?"

"Stop ruining this moment will you?" she rested her head on his chest and closed her eyes contentedly.

"Yeah hopes this lasts forever." He hugged her and rested his head on hers.

Yippeee yahhooo it's a good ending isn't it? Love life is full of ups and downs but if the two people can give in to one another, maybe all relationships can last as long as possible :) Anyway happy Valentines Day to all out there again. Luv all of ya (especially is you leave a review :P )

Long chapter here hope your eyes are still alright, hope to cya soon

-teakigirl