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But try to enjoy this fic about them, will you guys?
Chapter 4: Ready?
As the week went by, Raven grew more and more unsure about the date. Her heart raced faster every time the changeling was around, all because of that stupid deal, or was it? Today was the day and she had grew any bad habits she would be biting her fingernails right now, thank Azar for her meditation training.
Her emotions were unusually quiet, as if they themselves were feeling uneasy and confused with the whole situation, therefore unable to act upon it. Whatever it was, she was feeling thankful, she would only have to worry about her own behavior without her colorful personalities interfering.
As for the others, even though they didn't quite get how two 'just friends' would go on a date, they guessed it would be a funny scene to watch. After Robin talked to Beast Boy, none of them had made it hard for the already flustered teens, not even Cyborg.
It was twenty minutes before the set up date and there came knock on Raven's door… 'Humm, someone's inpatient.' She thought and opened the door before developing any second thoughts. As she opened the door, a smiling Starfire appeared in front of her.
"May I be welcomed in the privacy of your bedroom?" For a moment Raven hesitated, she suspected her visit would only make her feel more awkward than she already was. Nonetheless, she stepped aside and let her in.
"I know I don't have to say this, but I don't have much time before-"
"Oh, and that is why I am here. Robin had me promise not to interfere in your day of the going out, but friend…" She hugged her, not even a crushing hug, but a nice and warm one. "Good luck!"
"Star, I appreciate it but… it's just Beast Boy, nothing serious."
"And yet he tried so hard, so please, do try to enjoy."
"Well, I truly appreciate such gesture."
"And…" Starfire fidgeted. "I know you don't truly see it as a date and that it's not your wish to give yourself up to vanity, but can I…"
Somehow the tamaranian convinced the goth girl to get her hair done in a nice but innocent bun that somehow made her look less gloomy. She thanked her friend but rushed her out for she didn't want to be seen when Beast Boy came to pick her up. Not so much time later, the aforementioned teen stood in front of her door, took a deep breath and knocked. 'Here goes nothing.' He thought.
Raven opened her door fully revealing her hair done at which Beast Boy pointed "But… I thought… we were not going to dress up or any-".
"Starfire." The girl deadpanned with a shrug interrupting him and Beast Boy chuckled. "I like it." He added nonchalantly. So far so good, they both thought, this wasn't feeling awkward or anything… yet.
"Milady." He bowed and stepped aside so she could walk past him. She had guessed he would try to offer his arm or some sort of cheesy action. 'So, he did know I don't like too gentlemanly behavior.' To which she smiled, to herself that is, for she didn't make it visible to the boy next to her.
"So, where are we going first?" He asked and she gave him a quizzical look.
"But- Weren't you going to…"
"Just kidding." He laughed fully. She playfully pushed him a little but continued walking. "Well Raven, I figured pizza wasn't the best place to take out a girl like you…"
"And you thought well." She rolled her eyes.
"…so I decided on this awesome vegetarian place, which I swear you'll love." He added this last part in a rush, kind of defensively, and a little too apologetically for her liking. She looked down sheepishly and assured him. "It's not like I hate vegetarian food, I actually like it. I just appreciate meat as well. I don't know when I gave you that impression."
"Uh- well… true! Ammm, I just thought…" He started rubbing the back of his neck. "Everyone makes fun of it, not even Starfire likes to eat my stuff." He looked away ashamed. "Sorry I guess I was wrong." Then he cheered up. "Well that's great then!" He smiled widely and made a stop.
She noticed they were in front of the garage door and backed away a little.
"Oh no, please don't tell me you asked Cyborg to lend you the T-Car."
He knew she would assume that and smiled at her reaction amused but then shook his head. "Nope."
She blinked a few times and then dared asking almost afraid of the answer. "Robin's motorcycle?" He laughed out at this and shook his head again finally opening the door.
"Well, you're not too far, though" He started walking. "Asking for any of the other vehicles would have been pretentious, so…" He stopped past the T-Ship and there it was a perfectly new scooter with two helmets. "Ta-dah!"
"A scooter." She said monotonously but still impressed. "So you finally got one."
"Yeah, I knew you'd remember. I've always wanted one, and since I wouldn't borrow any of the other vehicles I thought, 'Hey, I might as well get something for my own use'. I wasn't ready all those years ago, but I figured I have matured." She opened her mouth as if ready to object but then smirked, he only stuck out his tongue and went on. "Then I saw it, almost calling out for me. I had to buy it. Oh, I just love it!" He said and hugged it Beast Boy style.
She saw in amusement for a while and the coughed. "Well, I guess you've found a better date than me, so I'll leave you two alone." She faked moving back to the tower and he laughed.
"Sorry, I couldn't hide my excitement. Well, hop on." He seated and took the two helmets, he was going to give her hers when he noticed something. "Oh…" He started a little disappointedly. "Your hair… I guess it will be ruined."
"Oh. We can fix that." She started undoing her bun. "It was Starfire's idea anyway, not my style." As her hair fell down, he noticed how the tips of her hair had twisted a little giving it a wavy look. She looked beautiful. Was Raven always this cute?
His thoughts came to a dead stop when the girl he was staring at took the helmet, but then, she wasn't putting it on. Why? "You all right?" He asked worriedly.
Suddenly aware that she would have to hold him tightly, Raven felt a rush of insecurity. Wasn't it too intimate? She still didn't say or do anything.
Beast Boy grew disappointed as he somehow figured out what the problem was. "Umm… Sorry. I just thought you wouldn't mind… well. I was going to buy it anyway-" He had already started going down the scooter when she stopped him.
"I- I'm sorry. You're right. I think we're close enough to take a ride like this. I was being childish and… yeah, I trust you."
Seeing he hadn't even thought about it meant he wasn't particularly planning on being so close to her. She had to admit that he was being truly considerate. He had been exactly what she would like on a date so far, and they hadn't even left the building.
She put her helmet before her emotions turned visible and sat on the back seat. Then firmly put her hands around his torso.
"It's ok if you don't want to." He offered one last time.
"I don't want anything false, remember? And if this is how the authentic Beast Boy would do it then this is exactly how we're going to do it."
He was looking at her from his side but he could tell she was really down with it. He could feel her rapidly pounding heart against his back and he smiled warmly at her gesture, then put his own helmet on, mostly to hide the blush appearing on his cheeks.
"Then. Off we go!" Beast Boy said cheerfully. 'To the best date you've ever had!'
You've ever had? I think what you really wanted to say is 'To the best date we've ever had!'
This was just the start to what might be the start of these two romance.
Glad to know you stayed so far to read it. Thanks a lot and keep reading my next chapter!
