I did it! I posted another chapter. Sorry it took so long, but I was distracted by my new story "Love True Thoughts" which you must read when you get the chance. I hope you like the chapter.

Disclaimer: Agh! Must I admit this everytime. I don't own the Teen Titans.

December's Secrets

Problems That Arise

"Bruce Wayne?" Terra's small incomplete announcement brought the video games to a crashing halt. Bruce Wayne, the high class billionare of Gotham, had sent them an invitation.

"What? Let me see that," Cyborg insisted as he approached Terra. She willingly forked over the envelope to the tin man allowing him to quickly scanned the print. "Wow, it really is from Bruce."

"What, you didn't believe me?" Terra faked a small pout.

"Of course he did, Hon. It's just that we're talking about the Bruce Wayne here," Beast Boy interjected.

"Whatever," she mumbled as she joined Star on the couch.

"Well if it's from Bruce, then Robin will want to know. I'll just go get the two," Cyborg said.

Terra jumped up. If Cyborg walked into that kitchen right now, armageddon would begin. "I'll get them,Cy," she offered as she began struggling to push him back into the room.

"No, I got it," Cyborg continued his way towards the kitchen.

"No Cyborg I'll get them," Terra repeated.

"Terra I said I got them, so I'll get them," Cyborg's voice boomed in the side of her ear, "Why are you making such a big deal out of this?"

"You are just going to trust me when I say I can't tell you," she mumbled so only he could hear. Her attempts at trying to push him back had stop. She now looked him in his eyes, so he could see the sincerity in hers.

"Fine just hurry up," Terra flashed him a glowing smile before disappearing around the corner. 'That was close.' She slowly cracked the door to the kitchen ever so slightly. She saw Raven and Robin standing at the dish filled sink. They were sweetly hold hands as Raven's head rested on her boyfriend's shoulder and his resided on top of hers.

Terra rolled her eyes at the sickeningly sweet moment her friends were currently having. She let the door slide shut before screeching, "Raven, Robin we need to see you in the lounging room, so get your butts in here," She heard the distint sound of shattering glass come from the kitchen and the lightbulb above her was engulfed in a black energy and burst into pieces.

Terra snorted as she made her way back to the living room. 'Looks like Rae needs to actually meditate a little today,' the thought made Terra laugh out.

"What's so funny, babe," Beast Boy asked his approaching girlfriend.

"Nothing," she answered sitting next to him on the coach.

"What's up?" Robin came walking into the the room shortly followed by Raven.

"Yeah, we have to make this quick. I have to meditate," Raven contributed. She leaned on the wall next to the door so she could make a quick break for it before anyone questoned her reasoning.

"But didn't you just spend..." Cyborg started, "whatever. We got this invite from Bruce Wayne."

Robin lifted an eyebrow under his mask, "What's it about?"

"Don't know yet. We wanted to wait for you to open it," Cyborg continued and he handed the letter to Robin.

Robin opened it without hesitation. "Dear Titans," he read aloud, "you have been cordially invited to attend the Wayne Eneterprizes's Christmas ball on Satuday December 23 from 8:00p.m. to midnight. You have a table reserved for ten people, so feel free to bring a date; chairs can be added if necessary. We at Wayne enterprizes hope to see you there and please dress formally. Bruce Wayne."

"Cool, we get to bring a date," Cyborg voiced his opinion openly. Robin looked up to caught Raven's eyes; they were filled with her current nervousness. His eyes drifted to Starfire who was beaming widely at him. What would he do if Star asked him to be her date? What would he say? What could he say without hurt her and spilling the beans on him and Raven? Slowly it was becoming more and more clear that they had to tell them and soon.

"Well my date's sealed, right Terr," Beast Boy said talking only to Terra.

"Yeah, sure," she answered flatly. It was obvious that her attetion was on Raven and Robin. Robin kept looking from Raven to Starfire with an unreadable look etched into his features. Raven looked down at the ground trying her best not to look up. Starfire had a flirtatious expression on as she stared longingly at Robin. 'Oh no. Star's going to ask Robin to the ball, but he wants to take Raven, but that might cause accusations to arise. I know what I have to do. I have to keep Star from taking Robin, but how?' a plan started to formulate in her mind as she thought it over.

"I have to meditate," Raven mumbled before she left. The only Titan to really notice was Robin.

"I'll be in my room. I want to be alone, so don't... yeah," Robin felt too miserable to finish. What should have been great and wonderful news had made his all ready complicated life even more complicated. He sighed as he entered his dark domain. Throwing his mask across the room he jumped onto his bed. He closed his eyes to try and sleep, but just couldn't get comfortable. It just wasn't the same without Raven in his arms.

TTT

A single tear rolled down Raven's pale cheek. One tear was all she allowed to escape from her eyes. No matter how hard she tried, she couldn't get her mind off Robin. Being without him seemed to make Decemmber's harsh weather even more bitter. "What wrong with me!" Raven yelled into the distance. Her voice echoed back. 'That's easy. I'm in love. It's becoming harder and harder to be my old self. My old life is slowly slipping from my grasp, and I'm just watching it go, and for once in my life I don't care about holding up my facade.'

She tilted her head to get let the sun wash over her before she prepared herself for meditation.

TTT

All the Titans were currently assembled in the living room, each sticking to their own hobby. Terra had challenged Beast Boy to a not so friendly tournament on the Game Station XL. Robin read the newspaper and at the same time kept an eye on Starfire and Raven. Star was asking Cyborg about the point of the game, and Cyborg was doing his best to fill the girl's curiosity.

To any onlookers Raven appeared to be quietly reading her latest novel while sipping on good old herbal tea. But in reality, she was studying Starfire's every move. Everyone knew that the alien princess had always had eyes for the leader of the Titans. The queston was, was she going to act upon her feelings and ask Robin to be her date for the upcoming ball?

Just as Raven asked herself that very question, Starfire stood and moved over towards Robin. Raven no longer bothered with her charade of reading her book. She watched as Starfire sat just a little too closely to her boyfriend. Raven felt a twinge of jealousy rise in her stomach. She felt like screaming. She felt like do something, anything besides sitting there and watching as Starfire made a pass at her only love.

"Robin, I was wondering about the ball of dancing," Starfire started innocently enough.

"What about it?" Robin's voice had a bearly audible hint of nervousness to it.

"Well the lovely letter said that we may bring a date, and I was curious to learn who you think I should bring and to who you were bringing?" Starfire hinted obviously trying to ask him out.

"Um.. I..uh," Starfire batted her green eyes at him in her best attempt to flirt. Raven's clenched her hand into a fist trying her best to control her powers. Terra was also paying attention to the princess's words. If she didn't do something soon Robin and Raven would be backed into a corner. "I don't know," Robin finally muttered.

"Well maybe we," Starfire started. In the background a lamp exploded drawing her attention away for just enough time for Terra to act.

"Starfire, I got it. How about we call Speedy? I'm sure he would love to take a vaction from Steel City and take you to the ball," Terra suggested pulling Starfire with her towards the giant metal doors.

"I am not sure that is a," Starfire tried to resist, but Terra interupted.

"Oh come on. Speedy is a nice guy. You'll have a great time," Terra persisted.

Raven looked on in wonder as one of her problems walked out the door. Before Terra stepped through the door after the alien she turned to look at Raven. She had a smirk on her face and she winked at her just as the door shut.

Raven's eyes widened. Terra knew. 'OH SHIT!' Raven jumped up from her seat on the couch and swiftly ran after the other girls.

Author's Notes: That's it for now. I hope you liked it. If you haven't already, than check out "Loves' True Thoughts", but not until you review this chapter.

Next chapter: Terra has to spill, and she and Raven have a heart to heart, and so do Robin and Raven.

BYE!