~*~ YAY! Thanks for the reviews, guys!! You rock!!! Few notes-
Dragonblood: Yep, got it partially from the ATBG movie, what can I say? It was cute and funny and I thought it fit perfectly, ok, so I'm a dork :P
Momentum: SAME HERE!!! I want to scream every time a new one pops up!!!
Mr. Anonymous: Good to hear from you again! It's always a pleasure to have your support! Perhaps one day your true identity will be revealed........
Ha: Yes, I heard the dialogue from actual episodes. I was watching it and I was like "Hmm, wouldn't it be funny if Robin saw this......HEY!" Hehe, the WLIIA was a little ad-libbed by me, I couldn't remember the exact words, but the Friend's stuff is totally accurate! :)
Weirdo Coffee High Girl: Thank you! Actually, Raven's powers were be played up later in the story as we go on.......I won't give anything away, though :)
RuKa AnD InFiNiTy: I WAS ACTUALLY REVIWED BY THE COMICAL GENIUS OF RUKA AND INFINITY??!?! I AM NOT WORTHY!!!!!!
To everyone else, I'd love to thank you all personally, without you guys there would BE no fic. Everybody rocks!!! YAY ROCKS!!! Hehe, ok, so you wanted more, and you got it! I'm actually supposed to be writing my history paper now......*eyes nervously shift back and forth*.....shhhh........ Here we go!!! ~*~
Beast Boy was awake. His conscience's words had torn through him like a knife through paper, and he tossed and turned furiously trying to quell it. It was no use, and instead he wandered about his room awaiting the impending break of day. It never seemed to come, the fates were torturing him and loving it. At one point in the night, Beast Boy had ambled to the one thing that ever seemed to bring him comfort in a time of despair. His drums. He was so gifted, skillfully beating the musical barrels with such perfect rhythm and unmatched talent that no man could compete with. He was a musical genius, and, in typical Beast Boy manner, used every opportunity to flaunt it. ("Beast Boy!! You spent 700 dollars on a SANDWICH?!?!?!?!" "So what if I did? I can play the drums!") He picked up his sticks and lifted them high over his head; surely by beating the instrument with as much force possible he would both release his aggression and tire him out and finally allow him to sleep. He closed his eyes and waited for the warm, pulsating bliss that overtook his body and flowed from his hands like magic. He waited for a minute......and felt nothing. Beast Boy sighed and dropped the sticks on either sides of his stool, banging his head into on of his cymbals. "Raven.........." he murmured subconsciously, his eyelids growing heavier with each passing second, and he curled up in a ball and let the darkness consume him, his last image before slumber of her walking out the door.
The sun glinted warily into his room the next day, catching the attention of the television. The screen received the light and glared off towards the sleeping boy's direction. Feeling the warmth, he stirred, and reluctantly opened his eyes. His seat had toppled over hours ago, but, being a very sound sleeper, he hadn't even noticed. His head rested against his cymbal stand, and he realized that a metal bar on it was jabbing him in the back of the neck. He groaned and rose, unwillingly accepting the day he was presented with, and drudged out of room with hooded olive eyes. Entering the lounge, he rubbed them and scratched himself behind the ear, which for some odd reason always managed to perk him up. He shook off any previous drowsiness and looked about the room. Cyborg was moving to and fro in the kitchen, preparing what Beast Boy guessed was breakfast, but, never being the greatest chef, created a small sandwich. Beast Boy half expected it to burst into flames.
Starfire and Robin were on the couch, laughing about something. Starfire was backed into the rounded corner, her legs were slung across Robin's lap, and his hand rested comfortably on her thigh. Beast Boy sleepily rubbed his eye with his fist; his previous drowsiness caught up with him and he was tired once again. "Mornin'." he muttered groggily as he passed the couple. Starfire broke her gaze with Robin to glance over at the boy with concern. "Beast Boy? Are you unwell?" she asked, floating up and following him into the kitchen. Robin trailed after her. "Yeah, dude, it's not morning." he said, leaning over the countertop upon entering the kitchen. Beast Boy looked at him wildly in shock. "It's NOT?!" he asked, genuinely confused. Cyborg sat at the table, his mouth filled with Beast Boy could now identify as turkey and tomato on rye, and raised an eyebrow from behind his immense snack. "Yeah, it's 2:30." his muffled voice said, particles spewing out every which way.
Beast Boy's jaw dropped in bewilderment. "2:30?!?!?!" he cried, and toppled over backwards. Starfire raised a short, orange eyebrow. "Did you receive any sleep last night, Beast Boy? I had awoken for a glass of milk at about 1 AM and I could hear you stirring." she said, looking at him with slightly suspicious emerald eyes. Robin nodded his head. "Yeah, and around 2:45 I woke up to go to the little hero's room and I could hear you moving around. Did you sleep at ALL last night?" Beast Boy rubbed the reddening spot on the back of his neck, he could still feel the poking bar from his stand. "Not........really......." he confessed softly, and crossed with downcast eyes to the table, where he opposite of Cyborg. The robot kicked him lightly in the shins as he took the final bite into his meal. He gulped the food loudly and sighed in pleasure, licking his fingers for any remains of the treat. "So, what happened, man? First you go all hay-wire and go kung- fu on that cup, then you pass up the opportunity to throw stuff at possibly the greatest 'This-is-so-bad-it's-actually-funny' movie of all time, and now you're awake all night! It isn't like you, dawg." (A/N: hehe, I love it when he says that, he said it in 'Masks' and I started crying in laughter.)
Beast Boy just shook his head and dropped his chin into his open palm. "I know......it's really weird.....I've just been thinking about......stuff......" he mumbled, and propped his elbow on the hard surface. The three exchanged interested glances, and the boys smirked at each other. "What kinda 'stuff?'" Robin asked coyly as he strolled toward the drowsy boy. Starfire hovered behind him, peeking out from behind his back. Beast Boy merely shook his head. "Nothing important." he replied, and folded his arms into a neat pillow where he rested his head. "It certainly must be of importance, Beast Boy. If it was not, it would upset you this much." Starfire inquired, and Cyborg chuckled and hooked a thumb in her direction. "Girl's gotta point. If it was nothing it wouldn't bug you." Beast Boy moaned in response, not offering a valid answer, and turned away from his friends. Unbeknownst to him, Robin tapped a lone finger on his jaw. "Hmm.....this sounds vaguely familiar. Denial.......the first stage........" Beast Boy half turned back towards their direction and scoffed. "First stage of what?" he muttered. Robin grinned. "Falling in love." Beast Boy's head shot off the table at the speed of light and he tumbled with a yelp out of his chair. He immediately leapt up and pointed at the Boy Wonder accusingly.
"That's NOT it!! I'm not in love with anyone!!!" he cried, and firmly crossed his arms. "How else do you explain all the stuff that's been with you lately?" Cyborg asked and he snickered, rising from the table to corner the minute boy. The green lad seemed to shrink down under the taunting glances of his teammates. It took him a while to answer. "Teenage hormones?" he replied weakly. Robin threw his head back and laughed while Cyborg slapped him on the back. "Please do not think I am prying, but love is the strongest emotion one could feel in their teenage years, or any other years for that matter, correct?" Starfire asked and she turned to the boys. Cyborg chuckled and patted the shape shifter on the shoulder. "Girl's on FIRE. So, BB, care to back THAT up?" he questioned, leaning in closer. Beast Boy was terrified, he was never one who had been particularly good under peer pressure, but broke away from the 3 and stormed from the room. "Guys!! STOP!! I am NOT, I repeat, am NOT in love with RAVEN!!!!! GEEZ!!" There was a deathly silence, and Beast Boy inwardly smirked at his possible victory with his back to his friends. He closed his eyes and absorbed the win, until Robin finally cleared his throat.
"Who said anything about Raven?"
Beast Boy froze. Was he really THAT stupid?! Did he just give away the one thing he had to guard with his life?! He slowly gyrated back to the snickering crew, jaw hung open and eyes wide. For a moment he said nothing. "Uh...........no?" Cyborg dropped to the floor and rolled in laughter, Robin bit his lower lip and Starfire squealed in delight, clapping her hands as she bounced on her heals. She zipped over to him and snatched his wrist, whipping him next to her on the couch and eagerly holding his hand. "Oh, Beast Boy! This is certainly most wonderful news! Tell us, for how long have you been love with Raven?" she happily questioned, cutting off the circulation in his hand. Beast Boy winced slightly at the pain and shrugged. He needed an excuse, something to back him up, to hide him. After tirelessly racking his brain for a solution, he sighed, defeated, and bore all to his awaiting friends. "I'm.......not entirely sure. I mean, I've always had a thing for her, but it wasn't LOVE. I've just always 'got her' ya know? It was more like a..... like a......."
"A deep, unbridled admiration and understanding." Robin and Starfire spoke at the same time. They glanced at each other, and he grinned out of the side of his mouth in her direction as she smiled and shyly gazed at the floor. Cyborg jut out his lower lip, pouting slightly. "Aw, isn't that cute? They're speaking in unison!" he exclaimed in a babyish tone. Robin threw his head back and let out a throaty laugh. "How long do we have till it gets annoying?" he asked his cybernetic friend. "2 weeks, tops. Anymore than that and I kill you." The couple laughed together, and were soon joined by the clamors of their robot comrade. Beast Boy saw his window of opportunity and quietly tried to slip out of the room. If he could get out, maybe he could move to Peru and become a Taebo teacher to underprivileged orphaned monkey children.......he paused momentarily, slightly confused. He made NO sense when he panicked. Nevertheless, he tip-toed unknown to the door, a few seconds more and he'd be free, away from the jeers and taunts and inquiries of his oh-too-curious teammates. Just one.....more......step......and.....
BOP! He hit something with unexpected force and grunted in pain as he staggered back, loosing his footing and stumbling to the ground. He shook his head and moaned, waving away the pain the crash had caused him, and his eyes bolted open so he would be able to see the thing he was about to yell at, animate or not. When his vision was no longer blurred, he froze. He'd been expecting a wall, in which case he wouldn't have to worry about it yelling back. Raven rubbed her forehead and glanced over at him, gritting her teeth. Beast Boy's mouth was agape ever-so slightly and he felt himself stop breathing, if only for a moment. Raven exhaled and pulled her lavender hair back behind her ear, looking slightly perturbed. "You should watch where you're going." she muttered, but when she didn't receive a smart remark, she sighed and extended her hand. "Here." she offered, and after a moment of confusion Beast Boy accepted it and let her pull him to his feet. Beast Boy's dark eyes refused to meet hers, and his clover cheeks flushed with a deep heat as he glanced down at the pale hand laced with his.
Raven retracted quickly, dismissing the event as nothing, and continued onto the others. Beast Boy remained rooted to the spot, shoulders slightly pulled up in defense. Starfire's eyes darted between the 2, and then traveled to the remaining boys in the room. She beamed cheerily. "Would you care to accompany me to the supermarket, Raven? It appears we are out of your favored tea and I am in need of refreshment which only a-what is it called?- 'slur-pee' can provide." Her grin widened, and Robin looked down with a smile, shaking his head as he realized her plan. Raven's brow knitted it suspicion. "I'm out of tea? But I just bought a box last week." She eyed her teammates, knowing they were hiding something from her. Cyborg, catching on as well, slipped into the kitchen and pulled the small, cardboard box from its spot in the corner of the cabinet. He opened it and bit his lip anxiously; the box was only missing a few bags. His gaze shifted back and forth as he carelessly tossed the contents over his shoulder, whistling innocently. "Nope. All gone. See?" He held up the box for her to view. Because the bags were hidden by Cyborg's immense foot, Raven could not see them and shrugged.
"Hmm. Odd. Well, I suppose I had better buy some more. Let's go, Starfire." Raven pulled up her hood and wafted out the door, brushing the tiniest bit against Beast Boy's shoulder. He shuddered visibly, so much that even the dark girl could feel the chill he sent. She slowly turned to face him. "Beast Boy, are you alright?" She asked, not allowing even the faintest hint of emotion in her voice. Beast Boy whimpered, opening his mouth to speak, but when the words hung from the tips of his tongue all he could command his body to do was nod. Raven's eyes clouded slightly, but she shook her head and waved farewell to the others, exiting the room. Starfire leaned over and planted a soft kiss on Robin's lips, which they did every time one of them left/came back/breathed and gently floated after her friend. Beast Boy slapped his forehead and sank to the ground. Robin recollected from the tender touch of his significant other and smirked, cornering Beast Boy.
"You certainly have a way with words." he taunted, laughing as the green boy glared and rose in objection. "Quiet, you!" was all he said before storming back to the couch and melting into it. "I thought you'd be a LITTLE more mature." he mumbled. Robin shrugged. "Think again. BEAST BOY AND RAVEN SITTING IN A TREE!! K-I-S-S-I-N-G!!!" he mocked in a childish voice, shouting the chant merrily. Cyborg bounced into the room and joined. "FIRST COMES LOVE!! THEN COMES.......uh......wait......I know this one......"Cyborg scratched his head quizzically, trying to remember the old phrase. Beast Boy pulled a pillow over his face, muffling his high pitched scream beneath it. After a full-blown minute, he let it drop to his side, and looked up at his friends beseechingly. "Guys, look, you know about it, y'think you can help me and for once act your AGE?!" he flailed his arms out in anger. Robin raised an eyebrow. "Look whose talking." he muttered. Beast Boy sighed. "Guys, seriously. Raven's a tough cookie to crumble. I honestly have no idea what to do around her. And it makes it increasingly difficult since I can't seem to TALK anymore!! Curse you, tongue of mine!!"
Robin sat next to him, and shortly after Cyborg joined him on the other side. "So, what do you like about her?" the Boy Wonder asked. Beast Boy pondered for a moment, contemplating his response. "She's just so.....put together. She knows exactly where she is in life and she's not willing to sacrifice her beliefs for anyone. It's so incredible........she's amazing, she's strong and brave and just.........wonderful." he concluded breathlessly, cooing slightly as he remembered her sweet face. Cyborg twisted his mouth in thought. "Ok, so it's evident what you've gotta do." he said finally. Beast Boy turned to him, excited. "It is?! What?!" he asked eagerly, and the robot grinned. "Impress her. Sweep her off her feet. Blow her away. Show her you're not just a brainless doofus with a head full of cheat-codes." he chuckled slightly, but the morpher was still confused. "How do I do that?" he questioned, whipping his head back and forth between the 2. "Find out what she likes and become adapted with them. Show her you're deeper then you let off. Just give her the ol' razzle dazzle and she'll love ya for life." Beast Boy absorbed the words for a minute or so, before beaming, and leaping to his feet. "Well," he said, "looks like I've got some investigating to do." And with that he shot off down the corridor with the biggest smile he could possess.
~*~ FINALLY UPDATED!!! YAY!!!! I'm sorry, I know that chapter was bad, ick, stupid writers block. I apologize for the long wait, I've been so busy lately........sophomore year is what kills ya, indeed. Hehe, please R/R!!! I know this chapter sucked, but it will get better! I just couldn't think of much for the chapter but I have everything else for the story all planned out!!! Ok!!! Bye!! ~*~
Dragonblood: Yep, got it partially from the ATBG movie, what can I say? It was cute and funny and I thought it fit perfectly, ok, so I'm a dork :P
Momentum: SAME HERE!!! I want to scream every time a new one pops up!!!
Mr. Anonymous: Good to hear from you again! It's always a pleasure to have your support! Perhaps one day your true identity will be revealed........
Ha: Yes, I heard the dialogue from actual episodes. I was watching it and I was like "Hmm, wouldn't it be funny if Robin saw this......HEY!" Hehe, the WLIIA was a little ad-libbed by me, I couldn't remember the exact words, but the Friend's stuff is totally accurate! :)
Weirdo Coffee High Girl: Thank you! Actually, Raven's powers were be played up later in the story as we go on.......I won't give anything away, though :)
RuKa AnD InFiNiTy: I WAS ACTUALLY REVIWED BY THE COMICAL GENIUS OF RUKA AND INFINITY??!?! I AM NOT WORTHY!!!!!!
To everyone else, I'd love to thank you all personally, without you guys there would BE no fic. Everybody rocks!!! YAY ROCKS!!! Hehe, ok, so you wanted more, and you got it! I'm actually supposed to be writing my history paper now......*eyes nervously shift back and forth*.....shhhh........ Here we go!!! ~*~
Beast Boy was awake. His conscience's words had torn through him like a knife through paper, and he tossed and turned furiously trying to quell it. It was no use, and instead he wandered about his room awaiting the impending break of day. It never seemed to come, the fates were torturing him and loving it. At one point in the night, Beast Boy had ambled to the one thing that ever seemed to bring him comfort in a time of despair. His drums. He was so gifted, skillfully beating the musical barrels with such perfect rhythm and unmatched talent that no man could compete with. He was a musical genius, and, in typical Beast Boy manner, used every opportunity to flaunt it. ("Beast Boy!! You spent 700 dollars on a SANDWICH?!?!?!?!" "So what if I did? I can play the drums!") He picked up his sticks and lifted them high over his head; surely by beating the instrument with as much force possible he would both release his aggression and tire him out and finally allow him to sleep. He closed his eyes and waited for the warm, pulsating bliss that overtook his body and flowed from his hands like magic. He waited for a minute......and felt nothing. Beast Boy sighed and dropped the sticks on either sides of his stool, banging his head into on of his cymbals. "Raven.........." he murmured subconsciously, his eyelids growing heavier with each passing second, and he curled up in a ball and let the darkness consume him, his last image before slumber of her walking out the door.
The sun glinted warily into his room the next day, catching the attention of the television. The screen received the light and glared off towards the sleeping boy's direction. Feeling the warmth, he stirred, and reluctantly opened his eyes. His seat had toppled over hours ago, but, being a very sound sleeper, he hadn't even noticed. His head rested against his cymbal stand, and he realized that a metal bar on it was jabbing him in the back of the neck. He groaned and rose, unwillingly accepting the day he was presented with, and drudged out of room with hooded olive eyes. Entering the lounge, he rubbed them and scratched himself behind the ear, which for some odd reason always managed to perk him up. He shook off any previous drowsiness and looked about the room. Cyborg was moving to and fro in the kitchen, preparing what Beast Boy guessed was breakfast, but, never being the greatest chef, created a small sandwich. Beast Boy half expected it to burst into flames.
Starfire and Robin were on the couch, laughing about something. Starfire was backed into the rounded corner, her legs were slung across Robin's lap, and his hand rested comfortably on her thigh. Beast Boy sleepily rubbed his eye with his fist; his previous drowsiness caught up with him and he was tired once again. "Mornin'." he muttered groggily as he passed the couple. Starfire broke her gaze with Robin to glance over at the boy with concern. "Beast Boy? Are you unwell?" she asked, floating up and following him into the kitchen. Robin trailed after her. "Yeah, dude, it's not morning." he said, leaning over the countertop upon entering the kitchen. Beast Boy looked at him wildly in shock. "It's NOT?!" he asked, genuinely confused. Cyborg sat at the table, his mouth filled with Beast Boy could now identify as turkey and tomato on rye, and raised an eyebrow from behind his immense snack. "Yeah, it's 2:30." his muffled voice said, particles spewing out every which way.
Beast Boy's jaw dropped in bewilderment. "2:30?!?!?!" he cried, and toppled over backwards. Starfire raised a short, orange eyebrow. "Did you receive any sleep last night, Beast Boy? I had awoken for a glass of milk at about 1 AM and I could hear you stirring." she said, looking at him with slightly suspicious emerald eyes. Robin nodded his head. "Yeah, and around 2:45 I woke up to go to the little hero's room and I could hear you moving around. Did you sleep at ALL last night?" Beast Boy rubbed the reddening spot on the back of his neck, he could still feel the poking bar from his stand. "Not........really......." he confessed softly, and crossed with downcast eyes to the table, where he opposite of Cyborg. The robot kicked him lightly in the shins as he took the final bite into his meal. He gulped the food loudly and sighed in pleasure, licking his fingers for any remains of the treat. "So, what happened, man? First you go all hay-wire and go kung- fu on that cup, then you pass up the opportunity to throw stuff at possibly the greatest 'This-is-so-bad-it's-actually-funny' movie of all time, and now you're awake all night! It isn't like you, dawg." (A/N: hehe, I love it when he says that, he said it in 'Masks' and I started crying in laughter.)
Beast Boy just shook his head and dropped his chin into his open palm. "I know......it's really weird.....I've just been thinking about......stuff......" he mumbled, and propped his elbow on the hard surface. The three exchanged interested glances, and the boys smirked at each other. "What kinda 'stuff?'" Robin asked coyly as he strolled toward the drowsy boy. Starfire hovered behind him, peeking out from behind his back. Beast Boy merely shook his head. "Nothing important." he replied, and folded his arms into a neat pillow where he rested his head. "It certainly must be of importance, Beast Boy. If it was not, it would upset you this much." Starfire inquired, and Cyborg chuckled and hooked a thumb in her direction. "Girl's gotta point. If it was nothing it wouldn't bug you." Beast Boy moaned in response, not offering a valid answer, and turned away from his friends. Unbeknownst to him, Robin tapped a lone finger on his jaw. "Hmm.....this sounds vaguely familiar. Denial.......the first stage........" Beast Boy half turned back towards their direction and scoffed. "First stage of what?" he muttered. Robin grinned. "Falling in love." Beast Boy's head shot off the table at the speed of light and he tumbled with a yelp out of his chair. He immediately leapt up and pointed at the Boy Wonder accusingly.
"That's NOT it!! I'm not in love with anyone!!!" he cried, and firmly crossed his arms. "How else do you explain all the stuff that's been with you lately?" Cyborg asked and he snickered, rising from the table to corner the minute boy. The green lad seemed to shrink down under the taunting glances of his teammates. It took him a while to answer. "Teenage hormones?" he replied weakly. Robin threw his head back and laughed while Cyborg slapped him on the back. "Please do not think I am prying, but love is the strongest emotion one could feel in their teenage years, or any other years for that matter, correct?" Starfire asked and she turned to the boys. Cyborg chuckled and patted the shape shifter on the shoulder. "Girl's on FIRE. So, BB, care to back THAT up?" he questioned, leaning in closer. Beast Boy was terrified, he was never one who had been particularly good under peer pressure, but broke away from the 3 and stormed from the room. "Guys!! STOP!! I am NOT, I repeat, am NOT in love with RAVEN!!!!! GEEZ!!" There was a deathly silence, and Beast Boy inwardly smirked at his possible victory with his back to his friends. He closed his eyes and absorbed the win, until Robin finally cleared his throat.
"Who said anything about Raven?"
Beast Boy froze. Was he really THAT stupid?! Did he just give away the one thing he had to guard with his life?! He slowly gyrated back to the snickering crew, jaw hung open and eyes wide. For a moment he said nothing. "Uh...........no?" Cyborg dropped to the floor and rolled in laughter, Robin bit his lower lip and Starfire squealed in delight, clapping her hands as she bounced on her heals. She zipped over to him and snatched his wrist, whipping him next to her on the couch and eagerly holding his hand. "Oh, Beast Boy! This is certainly most wonderful news! Tell us, for how long have you been love with Raven?" she happily questioned, cutting off the circulation in his hand. Beast Boy winced slightly at the pain and shrugged. He needed an excuse, something to back him up, to hide him. After tirelessly racking his brain for a solution, he sighed, defeated, and bore all to his awaiting friends. "I'm.......not entirely sure. I mean, I've always had a thing for her, but it wasn't LOVE. I've just always 'got her' ya know? It was more like a..... like a......."
"A deep, unbridled admiration and understanding." Robin and Starfire spoke at the same time. They glanced at each other, and he grinned out of the side of his mouth in her direction as she smiled and shyly gazed at the floor. Cyborg jut out his lower lip, pouting slightly. "Aw, isn't that cute? They're speaking in unison!" he exclaimed in a babyish tone. Robin threw his head back and let out a throaty laugh. "How long do we have till it gets annoying?" he asked his cybernetic friend. "2 weeks, tops. Anymore than that and I kill you." The couple laughed together, and were soon joined by the clamors of their robot comrade. Beast Boy saw his window of opportunity and quietly tried to slip out of the room. If he could get out, maybe he could move to Peru and become a Taebo teacher to underprivileged orphaned monkey children.......he paused momentarily, slightly confused. He made NO sense when he panicked. Nevertheless, he tip-toed unknown to the door, a few seconds more and he'd be free, away from the jeers and taunts and inquiries of his oh-too-curious teammates. Just one.....more......step......and.....
BOP! He hit something with unexpected force and grunted in pain as he staggered back, loosing his footing and stumbling to the ground. He shook his head and moaned, waving away the pain the crash had caused him, and his eyes bolted open so he would be able to see the thing he was about to yell at, animate or not. When his vision was no longer blurred, he froze. He'd been expecting a wall, in which case he wouldn't have to worry about it yelling back. Raven rubbed her forehead and glanced over at him, gritting her teeth. Beast Boy's mouth was agape ever-so slightly and he felt himself stop breathing, if only for a moment. Raven exhaled and pulled her lavender hair back behind her ear, looking slightly perturbed. "You should watch where you're going." she muttered, but when she didn't receive a smart remark, she sighed and extended her hand. "Here." she offered, and after a moment of confusion Beast Boy accepted it and let her pull him to his feet. Beast Boy's dark eyes refused to meet hers, and his clover cheeks flushed with a deep heat as he glanced down at the pale hand laced with his.
Raven retracted quickly, dismissing the event as nothing, and continued onto the others. Beast Boy remained rooted to the spot, shoulders slightly pulled up in defense. Starfire's eyes darted between the 2, and then traveled to the remaining boys in the room. She beamed cheerily. "Would you care to accompany me to the supermarket, Raven? It appears we are out of your favored tea and I am in need of refreshment which only a-what is it called?- 'slur-pee' can provide." Her grin widened, and Robin looked down with a smile, shaking his head as he realized her plan. Raven's brow knitted it suspicion. "I'm out of tea? But I just bought a box last week." She eyed her teammates, knowing they were hiding something from her. Cyborg, catching on as well, slipped into the kitchen and pulled the small, cardboard box from its spot in the corner of the cabinet. He opened it and bit his lip anxiously; the box was only missing a few bags. His gaze shifted back and forth as he carelessly tossed the contents over his shoulder, whistling innocently. "Nope. All gone. See?" He held up the box for her to view. Because the bags were hidden by Cyborg's immense foot, Raven could not see them and shrugged.
"Hmm. Odd. Well, I suppose I had better buy some more. Let's go, Starfire." Raven pulled up her hood and wafted out the door, brushing the tiniest bit against Beast Boy's shoulder. He shuddered visibly, so much that even the dark girl could feel the chill he sent. She slowly turned to face him. "Beast Boy, are you alright?" She asked, not allowing even the faintest hint of emotion in her voice. Beast Boy whimpered, opening his mouth to speak, but when the words hung from the tips of his tongue all he could command his body to do was nod. Raven's eyes clouded slightly, but she shook her head and waved farewell to the others, exiting the room. Starfire leaned over and planted a soft kiss on Robin's lips, which they did every time one of them left/came back/breathed and gently floated after her friend. Beast Boy slapped his forehead and sank to the ground. Robin recollected from the tender touch of his significant other and smirked, cornering Beast Boy.
"You certainly have a way with words." he taunted, laughing as the green boy glared and rose in objection. "Quiet, you!" was all he said before storming back to the couch and melting into it. "I thought you'd be a LITTLE more mature." he mumbled. Robin shrugged. "Think again. BEAST BOY AND RAVEN SITTING IN A TREE!! K-I-S-S-I-N-G!!!" he mocked in a childish voice, shouting the chant merrily. Cyborg bounced into the room and joined. "FIRST COMES LOVE!! THEN COMES.......uh......wait......I know this one......"Cyborg scratched his head quizzically, trying to remember the old phrase. Beast Boy pulled a pillow over his face, muffling his high pitched scream beneath it. After a full-blown minute, he let it drop to his side, and looked up at his friends beseechingly. "Guys, look, you know about it, y'think you can help me and for once act your AGE?!" he flailed his arms out in anger. Robin raised an eyebrow. "Look whose talking." he muttered. Beast Boy sighed. "Guys, seriously. Raven's a tough cookie to crumble. I honestly have no idea what to do around her. And it makes it increasingly difficult since I can't seem to TALK anymore!! Curse you, tongue of mine!!"
Robin sat next to him, and shortly after Cyborg joined him on the other side. "So, what do you like about her?" the Boy Wonder asked. Beast Boy pondered for a moment, contemplating his response. "She's just so.....put together. She knows exactly where she is in life and she's not willing to sacrifice her beliefs for anyone. It's so incredible........she's amazing, she's strong and brave and just.........wonderful." he concluded breathlessly, cooing slightly as he remembered her sweet face. Cyborg twisted his mouth in thought. "Ok, so it's evident what you've gotta do." he said finally. Beast Boy turned to him, excited. "It is?! What?!" he asked eagerly, and the robot grinned. "Impress her. Sweep her off her feet. Blow her away. Show her you're not just a brainless doofus with a head full of cheat-codes." he chuckled slightly, but the morpher was still confused. "How do I do that?" he questioned, whipping his head back and forth between the 2. "Find out what she likes and become adapted with them. Show her you're deeper then you let off. Just give her the ol' razzle dazzle and she'll love ya for life." Beast Boy absorbed the words for a minute or so, before beaming, and leaping to his feet. "Well," he said, "looks like I've got some investigating to do." And with that he shot off down the corridor with the biggest smile he could possess.
~*~ FINALLY UPDATED!!! YAY!!!! I'm sorry, I know that chapter was bad, ick, stupid writers block. I apologize for the long wait, I've been so busy lately........sophomore year is what kills ya, indeed. Hehe, please R/R!!! I know this chapter sucked, but it will get better! I just couldn't think of much for the chapter but I have everything else for the story all planned out!!! Ok!!! Bye!! ~*~