Chapter 6: Early Bird (and Beast)

The next morning, as Terra walked into the living room, it seemed as though everything, except her, was running in slow motion. Everyone was in a sort of daze, walking slowly from one place to another, going about morning routine with an unusual slowness. Terra thought it to be just plain, old Sunday tiredness. Though lack of sleep, on account of constant disturbation, was the actual cause. After having watched the movie last night, the Titans' slumber was repeatedly disrupted with anxious thoughts; thoughts about Terra. And partly Beast Boy. And Raven.

Terra – who brought her back? how did she come back? is the change only temperary? can we really trust her?

Beast Boy – how is he going to react to this? what if she does change back? will he be okay? or is he over her already? in general: how the fuck is he going to deal with this?

Raven – how will she take it? will she quit the team? will she be angry? better watch for any signs of suicidal actions… what about Beast Boy: will she be able to take it if he and Terra pair up again?

what if Terra doesn't get back with Beast Boy? will she be upset? will she quit the team? what have we gotten ourselves into…

These and numerous other thoughts kept the Titans awake at night, not to mention the worry of what Raven and Beast Boy were thinking then… How they were coping. The Titans expected them to walk into the living room the next morning as complete wrecks; tired, grumpy, etc. Imagine their surprise when the two walked in side by side, giving off the aura of a good mood, and a general happiness.

(Flashback, earlier that morning)

Riiiiiiiinnnnnngggggggg!

"Aah!" Beast Boy screamed as fell out of bed, (top bunk), and landed on a pile of clothes and videos, etc.

"Stupid alarm clock! Ow… Wait a minute…" Beast Boy muttered as memories of last night came flooding back to him, along with full consciousness. "Oh my God…"

Hurriedly he dressed then ran out of his room and down the hall, barely noticing that his clock read: 6:20 AM. The thought of how early it was finally came to him when it was too late; it came as soon as he'd opened the door to Raven's room and stepped inside.

"Raven!"

Raven lay asleep in bed still, barely moving even when he called her. Anxiously, he came over to the side of her bed and shook her awake.

"Raven! Wake up!"

She opened her eyes quickly and sat bolt upright, not recognizing who was there. She turned to look at him, letting her eyes slowly ajust to the light.

"Oh. Uh, hi? And what are you doing in my r-"

"Listen, Raven. I know this is the third time in the past twenty-four hours that I've randomly run into your room, and I figure you're gonna kill me for it later, but I need to get something staight: last night, something… happened. Well, either it happened, or I dreamed it, but that's what I want to get straight. Raven, did we-"

He was cut off as Raven smiled, then leaned forward and kissed him.

For a moment afterwards, he seemed to be in shock. Then he spoke.

"So… not dreaming, huh?"

Raven shook her head. Beast Boy tried to hide his smile but to no avail.

"So, are we-"

"Yeah."

Again, it seemed too good to be true.

"Uh, cool. I mean, I know it's not really… Uh… Did you just kiss me?" Maybe it was just the morning speaking, but Beast Boy was having just a little trouble with words.

Raven nodded. "Why? S' that a problem?"

Beast Boy looked at her like she was crazy.

"Uh, no."

They smiled as Beast Boy leaned over Raven, pressing his weight against her until she was lying on her back beneath him. He said 'I love you' shyly, then pressed his lips against hers, with no intent of removing them for a while. They had time; after all, it was only 6:23 in the morning.