Disclaimer: I don't own the Teen Titans, or anything else DC related.
(A/N: This is set after the end of Season 5, assuming that the Titans win and nothing life changing happens in the last episode called, erm, 'Things Change'. If something happens in that episode, then just consider this fic AU.)
A Quick Glance
Raven walked through the double doors leading into the lounge area, and paused briefly as she saw who Robin was talking to on the couch. She briefly considered turning around and making a hasty retreat. After all, it was only tea; she could wait. But before she could make a move, Robin had spotted her and nodded a greeting, prompting the other occupant of the couch to look over at her and offer a small wave.
They continued with their conversation, and Raven let out a breath she didn't even know that she had been holding. She walked over to the kitchen and filled up the kettle with water. Once there was enough water in the kettle, she put it back on the kitchen counter and pushed the button on the side, waiting impatiently for it to boil.
A watched pot never boils, Raven heard Beast Boy say. She let out an angry breath through her nose.
Wonderful. I've internalised him.
She glanced over her shoulder at where Robin was talking to one of their many newfound friends. Where he was sat allowed him to look at Robin, but unfortunately, it also enabled him to look at Raven too. He looked over in her direction and their eyes met for an instant. Raven whipped her head back around, and she berated herself for being so obvious.
Obvious? Obvious about what? Why does it even bother you whether he's looking at you or not?
Robin, in the meantime, was still talking, and they both burst out laughing at whatever it was he had said. Raven knelt and opened the cupboard where her herbal teabags were kept.
You see? He's just like any other guy. He's loud… rude… probably messy…
He's got nice blue eyes, though.
Raven's eyes widened.
Nice blue eyes? Nice blue eyes? What part of my brain did that come from?
The kettle had boiled, and it couldn't have come sooner for Raven. She pulled out a mug from another cupboard and put the teabag in. As she was pouring the boiling water into the mug, the doors opened behind her. Raven looked over her shoulder to see Starfire entering. Robin offered a smile and a small wave, and Starfire beamed back at him with a wave of her own. Seeing that he was occupied with their guest, she floated over to Raven, who, with her back still to Starfire, cast her gaze upward.
Oh, no… please. I just want to go to my room until he leaves. Please?
Her pleas went unanswered as Starfire began talking to her about how glorious the day had been. Raven turned with her mug and leant with her back the counter so that it didn't seem as though she was ignoring her friend. Unfortunately, that put her directly in his line of sight. She sipped her tea, wrapping her hands around the warm mug.
She tried to listen to her Tamaranian team-mate, she really did. But no matter how she tried, Starfire's voice would continually fade away, and Raven's eyes would be drawn over to him. Of course, they were only quick glances (she would never humiliate herself by staring), but the fact remained he was having a magnetic effect on her purple eyes. His eyes flitted over to her, and she quickly set them forward to look at her friend.
Was he just looking at me?
Raven frowned slightly.
Wait… why do you even care?
She tried to banish him from her mind and concentrate on Starfire, but her eyes once again flitted over to him. He was looking at her again. She looked back at Starfire and tucked some hair behind her ear, smiling slightly as she looked at the Tamaranian.
Why are you smiling? It shouldn't make you smile that he was looking at you. He was just looking at you.
So stop.
Now.
The smile remained. It wasn't a huge smile, but it was a smile nonetheless. A smile that wouldn't go away.
Mouth? Stop smiling.
Stop it.
Now.
But her lips wouldn't budge. She realised that Starfire had finished talking, and was looking at her with a quizzical expression on her features.
"Raven? Are you all right?" she said, far too loudly for Raven's liking.
The two boys on the couch looked over at her, and Raven could feel herself heating up as he stared at her.
"I'm fine," she muttered, turning away from the piercing blue eyes that were trained on her. She walked over to the sink, putting her cup in it. She was about to leave when she saw Robin walking to the door with their guest. He was talking excitedly about showing him the gym.
"I'm curious to see how fast our treadmill can go. Cyborg says that you'll work up quite a sweat before it gives out."
Kid Flash smiled confidently. "Is that a fact?" he said, his teeth showing slightly as he smiled handsomely. Raven frowned and banged the side of her head with her palm.
'Handsomely'? What's wrong up there?
Robin looked over at her. "See you, Raven. I'll see you at five, right Star?"
The Tamaranian grinned and nodded. "Yes, Robin."
Robin smiled and left through the doors. The red headed teen behind him looked over first at Starfire, and then at Raven, nodding a goodbye.
"See ya."
Raven smiled and offered a small wave. And with that, he was gone. Starfire looked over at her.
"Raven? Are you sure that you are feeling okay?"
Raven looked over at her. "I'm fine. I'm just a little tired. It's been a busy few months."
Starfire nodded. "Indeed. Perhaps you should adjourn to your room."
"You know, I think I'll do just that. I'll see you later."
"Goodbye, friend Raven," she said, grinning as she went to some other business in the kitchen.
Raven walked out of the common room and walked through the corridors. She smiled.
Maybe I'll swing by the gym on the way to my room.
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(A/N: I apologise for nothing. Someone would have eventually done one if I hadn't.
So, let it be known that I, Super Chocolate Bear, have written the first animated Teen Titans fic with a Raven x Kid Flash pairing!
And it was fluffy.
Lex Luthor w/Otis: What more could anyone ask?
So, anyway, what'd ya think? Am I not the first to write a Raven x Kid Flash pairing? Or do you just hate the pairing in general? Whatever you think, review.
Oh, and DarkRebel777: Fluffy means a story that's lightweight and happy (usually romantic when it comes to TT fics), with no real substance to it – it's just a fun read. I hope that answers your question!)
