Disclaimer: You wanted more-so I humbly offer this continuation...I want you all to know that I love you. The only reason I

write these stories is because of the pleasure they bring to you, my dear readers. This is my love-offering to you-a completely

selfless, pure act of giving...!snort!...!Muahahahahaahah!...!Giggles!...Sorry...!hee hee hee hee!... !ROFL!...

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Shout out time! (ooooooh!)

VeelaChic: Aw, thanks! Here you are...

Orangespice: You had to know I had more. Well, not really. Hey-really loved your music! How are Ginger and Sporty doing?

Demigod: Just 'Very well done...?'

Creature Merger: 'Phthhhp!' ...!raspberry!...(otherwise known as the 'Bronx Cheer')... Does that dyslexia make you irritable?

Vernon Shook: Thanks. But now, I am so confused... 'CM' says 'needs more detail'-you say great detail. Aghhh!

Jambey: Cutest ever? Crud. I'm gonna go beat on my Rainbow Monkey with my Cabbage Patch kids, while writing another love poem about Stawfiwer and Wobbie-pooh...

RbozaZ1: Thanks-took your advice...I think it's better now.

Firefly: No, you made my day!

Arnold Summers: Thanks! Another one complimenting the 'details.' Hmmm...Creature, are you reading this? ...'Phthhhp!'...

Eva: Thank you. I think it's sweet, too- No,no-I mean, you're sweet, too!

K9 the First: More sweetness! Sweet! Thanks.

PinkInferno: Thanks. I always have a nice day, with reviews like yours.

iamhollywood: Ooh-ooh! Can I get a job in the movies? 'Big words?' I occasionally find myself becoming overwhelmed by the excruciatingly problematical assignment of perusing works of fabrication, which-in that they incorporate, within their prolix imprecations, allegorical misdirections, which prompt the appearance of cephalalgias from the profound assiduousness they demand of the reader-and therefore, frustrated in my pursuance of uncomplicated entertainment. Oh, yes-and thank you...

ShadeShine: Please refer to answer above, to iamhollywood...

dragoon-bane: I don't have any good ideas, either-so I just decided to write more and call it a 'continuation.'

DragonWriter2: Where is my lighter?...!...

Rukato86: Yes Johnny Rotten was the lead singer of the Sex Pistols. And thank you very much for catching that extremely embarrasing mistake, and pointing it out on a public forum for all to see, and amuse themselves at my apparant ignorance. (Really, just thanks.)

warprince2000: Patience is a virtue...but one which you and I share a lack of...Thanks, I'm writing, and neglecting doing the other things I should be doing as fast as I can...

Gubba-Gubba: I appreciate the sentiment, but 'heart,' used as a replacement for the word 'love,' is intolerably trite, and nauseatingly cute. Please do not 'heart' me...(unless you are rolling on the floor laughing at the implied irony...

Raven the inuhaynu: Pray tell, what is an inuhaynu? I really like the word 'Ciao.' Very classy...what the (...) is an inuhaynu!

kasumi: Aww... I get aw wawm and fuzzy heawing you tawk wike that. I too, am touched, but my therapist says that I am making good progress...

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This story is dedicated to 'Scooter,' who apparantly liked it so much, he/she did not want to send it back to me...

(Just kidding! Ya know I love ya!)

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Hi there, Hermes! Yes, that is you, O. How is this for shamless huckstering-

All of you-you must review, of I shall commit thought-crimes of incomprehensible magnitude!

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Oh yeah-there's a story here too...

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Presenting, in it's original, poorly edited form:

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'Observations, pt 2:'

or 'I love writing fluff, because cute girls write me nice reviews!'

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Beastboy looked up in surprised shock. "Did you just say what I thought I heard you say, Raven?" he said, stars in his eyes.

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"I just was wondering if you would mind cooking some Blueberry waffles for me, if it's not a problem," Raven replied shyly.

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Beastboy thought he had died and gone to heaven. "Would I?" he trumpeted, "I would be love to-I mean, I would be

honored." He bowed gallantly- "you know I've always wanted to do anything I could to be-umm-be a good friend?"

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Raven laughed softly. "It's okay, BB, I-" she hesitated, "I know you like me."

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Beastboy froze. Between a reddening face and difficulty breathing, he felt he was ready to pass out. "You-do?" he managed

to croak.

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Raven felt herself beginning to blush also. "Yes. And you deserve to know that I feel the same way-about you." Raven

looked down.

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The other Titans, meanwhile, listening to the conversation, were caught completely off guard. They looked like curious fish;

wide-eyed blank stares and silent gaping mouths.

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The fragile tranquility of the moment was interrupted by Starfire. "Oh, friends-what a glorious way to start a morning-with

declarations of your love for one another..." The red-haired princess was literally buoyant with exhilaration.

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Raven, concentrating intensely, managed not to destroy anything, but couldn't keep the table from shaking violently.

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"Star, I wish you wouldn't always blurt out whatever is on your mind like that." Raven spoke calmly and evenly, controlling

her emotions. "My only intent is to let Beastboy know that I want to get to know him better. 'Love' is an inexact word at

best-you know I have to contain my emotions."

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Beastboy seemed to deflate at the words from Raven. "So does that mean that you never want to be anything but-friends?"

he said, his voice trailing off to a near whisper.

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Raven replied hastily- "No, that's not really-" she closed her eyes, trying to maintain

her composure. "What I mean is that we need to take things slowly-like maybe just talking a little about ourselves." She

improvised another small smile. "You know, just getting to know each other a little better, to start with."

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Everyone in the room let out a collective sigh. Starfire, especially was pleased that although Raven had disavowed love, she

had clearly stated genuine feelings of affection. Clearly for Raven, anyway... .

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Beastboy, at least, was relieved that Starfire had confined her approval of Raven's words to a gesture: clasping her hands in

front of herself, and smiling beatifically. Starfire was, on occasion, more sensible than he gave her credit for.

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"That sounds-nice, Rae." Beastboy turned back to the stove. "I'll have those waffles for you in a jiff."

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Breakfast was over, the kitchen was clean. Beastboy walked on air over to where Raven was reading.

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"Hi, Raven. I don't wanna disturb you..."

"You're not," Raven replied gently.

"Um, if you're not, um, doing anything later-maybe we could get a pizza, or something?"

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Beastboy was still just a bit unsure of himself-was he dreaming, or was he really asking Raven for a 'date?'

Raven was thoughtful, deliberating before replying. "I've got a better idea-how about we just go somewhere quiet, right

now?"

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This time, Beastboy did avail himself of the opportunity to pass out...

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Raven helped him up. "You know, I really hope I don't regret saying this-" she rolled her eyes skyward "-but sometimes you

really do make me want to laugh. I'm just afraid to show it, because-well, you know... I didn't mean to shock you, I was just

going to suggest we hang out at the park for awhile-and talk, that's all."

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Beastboy did his best to feign bravery. "Oh yeah, I wasn't scared, or anything-I've just been feeling a little cold coming on, or

something-heh, heh." He hooked one hand behind his neck; a nervous pose he had picked up from Cyborg.

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Jump City's central park was truly paradise in April. The lake was clear and cold, dotted with many aquatic birds. The grass

was lush and green, and tall Oaks and Elms provided shade in the midst of small copses, which also gave cover to young

lovers... .

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It took Beastboy a while to get accustomed to the idea that he could really speak his mind to Raven, sharing his thoughts-his

hopes and dreams.

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"You know, BB, you don't always have to be the 'funny guy'-I know that you hide your pain by trying to make everyone else

laugh." Raven's eyes revealed the depth of her concern. "You can trust me, Beastboy, you know that."

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"I do Raven, it's not you-I-I've never really had a girlfriend, or even a guy-friend that I felt close enough to..."

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"Beastboy?" Raven interrupted. She pulled the changeling to her, and laid his head on her chest, hugging him tightly. "You

and I are more alike than you know. I feel exactly the same-but I can't even laugh to cover up." She placed a kiss on

Beastboy's head. "I don't know what the future holds for us, but I think that maybe, together, we can both learn to become

more comfortable with ourselves."

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Beastboy looked up into Raven's dark eyes. "I do trust you Raven. I just hope you won't think less of me when I tell you

about my life-and some of the things I have done that I'm not proud of."

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"That's okay, BB-you know I still have trouble with control." Her voice dropped to a whisper, "we'll have plenty of time to

open up gradually." A hint of doubt crept across her face. "Can you be patient with me?"

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Beastboy smiled. "Ever since I first met you...you know I'd do anything for you, Rae."

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Raven closed her eyes, and cautiously sought his lips with hers. It was only a short little kiss, but it conveyed a depth of

emotion that sealed their commitment to one another.

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(Insert your choice of phrases intended to coerce you into reviewing.)

Vin