Authors Note:

I've decided, after much consideration and thought, to forget about updating after every single solitary chapter and continue... while in the spur of that moment. I know it seems very unreasonable this way... but this would be the fastest way to get chapters up afterwards!! I'll get the story finished... and walah! You get your entire story.

And I mustn't forget to thank my newest friend Milli! She instant messaged me at InnocenceM2 ) to say that she liked my story! I was absolutely thrilled! And since then we've been friends. BY THE WAY check out her story "Crush" DarkDreams908. Read it and Review it... It's awesome!

Ah yes... and... I must also thank my best friend Valerie as well. I'm so proud of her! She's been by my side through the process of this story and I thank her! I love her. Check out her story too! Its called Feeling the Realization HpRaven89.

Well... I really hope you guys like this Chappie! Brace yourselves... here comes FLUFF!

Chapter Eight - A Talk with Raven

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{"I can't believe you brought it to me." She finally said. She embraced him to hug him. Beast Boy looked pleased as he looked over Raven's shoulder to take a look at Clay.

He was hurt...}

But Clay's expressions were blank. He was a fairly good actor as he was hiding the fact that it did indeed hurt him that Raven was in Beast Boy's arms. It wasn't supposed to be that way. He was suppose to be holding Raven... he was suppose to be the one saving the day.

And to his relief, they liberated, releasing their firm grip. Beast Boy whirled around to face Clay who alongside with Raven started trudging their way towards him.

He just kept getting bigger... and bigger... in size that is. Beast Boy for only a mere second felt intimidated by his height.

'Maybe she likes taller men...' he thought self-consciously. He started to raise him self on the tips of his toes, trying his best to match Clay's height... but it was impossible.

And through the corner of her eyes, Raven noted this and chortled silently. She put her hands on Beast Boy's shoulders to push him back down onto the soles of his feet. He flushed embarrassed that she had noticed.

"Size doesn't matter." She whispered without considering the words that slipped from her mouth. Bb's eyes widened. Raven's after mere second eyes did as well in absolute horror. They looked away from each other immediately.

"I mean it does. NO! It doesn't. I-"

"Rae, don't have a cow. I think I know what you mean..." he said trailing off as both of them laughed incredulously.

"So... umm... Clay." He commenced after some time. "I... uh... wanted to say thank you... for taking care of Raven... it really means a lot to me."

Clay nodded not knowing exactly what to say. It was definitely an uncomfortable setting.

"I think..." Clay started, "I think I will give you and Raven some time alone... to get reacquainted. I'll be over there... studying these ruins."

Raven eyed Clay grippingly, she mouthed a thank you. And it must have been hard, because he nodded accepting the fact that she was falling in love with another. He truly did love her and wouldn't have said "its okay" any other time.

It is true what they say. It's hard seeing the one you love, love another.

Beast Boy and Raven wandered away, close together, searching for a place... where they could both "talk". The scavenger hunt arouse silence around them... it was as if they were scared that talking outside of an enclosed environment would be overheard.

And they explored and investigated every possible location, but it wasn't until they approached a grotto and looked inside that they seemed satisfied. The interior was filled with descending layers of rocks creating flat tops, long enough for laying, or simply big enough for two people sitting.

"So Raven... what's up?" he finally said triggering a perfect start for a conversation.

"Nuttin' but the ceiling baby." She said teasingly. "Well... in this case..."

They giggled.

"Beast Boy," she said on a more serious note. "Do you know how good it feels to be able to feel any kind of emotion? It's... its wonderful... blissful."

Beast Boy nodded comprehensively. He couldn't image what it would feel like if he couldn't express himself.

"Uh Rae?"

"Hmm?" she asked aimlessly.

"I like you this way..." he said uneasily. "Well, I've always liked you bu..."

"I know..." she said wounded at the core of her heart. "But... Trigon needs to be destroyed by me! Only blood can truly destroy blood. I need the liquid. Beast Boy..." she said after looking at his disconcerted expression. "I like me this way too. I can actually feel. At least I now know what it is. I know what is to like... to love. I don't blow up anything within an inch of me. I can do this-" she said trailing off so that she could demonstrate exactly what "this" was

She slightly embraced BB and softly kissed him on his cheek. She felt the warmth of the glowing red upon the green cheeks of his. She too glowed red at what she randomly had done.

"I like that." He said in a rasp of comfort. His smile revealed that one tooth on the bottom that always showed when he was happy. They were drawing close... maybe a little too close... and their positions changed from sitting to slightly leaning... to laying.

They were so close that they felt each others warm breath on their bodies. And they were caught in that moment... that moment that seemed perfect. It seemed right.

"Rae, I can't-"

"Beast Boy," she whispered in a way that seduced. "It's okay... you ca-"

But she trailed off as Beast Boy pressed his lips affectionately against hers. They slowly separated, even more gradually opening their eyes.

"I- uh"

She bit her bottom lip. She didn't want to seem desperate but she yearned for more. This time... she wanted to be closer... she wanted to taste and actually savor the flavor that remained on her lips when they pull away. Beast Boy nervously lowered his hand, running a trembling finger up her bare thigh. She slightly squirmed.

And as fast as they had separated, they embraced, unsure of the speed they were taking at. It seemed full fledged. They were nervously slipping their tongues playfully in each other mouths.

When had they EVER predicted that this was going to happen?

"Sorry to interrupt this love fest." Came a voice from behind them. Startled, Beast Boy scurried off Raven, only to witness a nightmare come to life.

It was Slade. He was grabbing a bleeding Clay by the neck, barely letting him gasp for breath. His veins were popping out that were evidently visible.

"I thought you were-" Beast Boy startled ghastly.

'Every one thought I was dead. Well... with the help of my son here... I was able to come back to life. I am able to now destroy the Titans... starting with you two..."

Authors Note:

So... honestly... what did you guys think? I was very iffy about posting this chapter up... very iffy. I didn't know if it had the right ingredients to create a perfect romance session between Bb and Rae. All this of course is ruined and crushed to dust as Slade arrives with Clay in his hands.

ERG! Damn Slade! Imagine how far they would've gotten if he hadn't showed up!! [Actually I wouldn't have let them go very far... heh ... you'll understand my reasoning's later on.]

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