After threatening Beast Boy with drowning, electrocution and all sorts of torture conceivable to man, Raven had finally convinced him that eavesdropping on her conversation with Terra was not a good idea. Heading for the meditation room, Raven thought back to the time when Terra had joined the Titans.

When Starfire had left for Tamara, everyone was miserable. Raven missed her terribly though she didn't show it. It was hard for her to be the only girl stuck in a tower full of hormone crazy boys, all who seemed to be incapable of a single meaningful conversation...maybe with the exception of Robin. But she couldn't tell him everything. Then Terra joined them.

Beast Boy and Terra and hit it off really well. Raven didn't know how the girl did it, but Terra could be Beast Boy's crazy accomplice in ridiculous pranks and still have the spirit and mental ability to keep her destructive earth powers under control. Raven really admired her strength, and Terra soon filled the void that had been Starfire's absence.

The girls had become fast friends and meditating was more enjoyable when done with Terra nowadays.

Raven opened the door to the meditation room; it was the only door in the tower that needed to be opened the old-fashioned way. It was a dark mahogany door with beautiful carvings of stars, suns, moons, trees and flowers all over it. With an old brass knob and a huge brass keyhole, Raven had known that it was the perfect door the moment she saw it.

"Hey Raven"

"Hi Terra" Raven said as she sat down next to Terra on the meditation mat. With her powers, she lit the aromatic candles that Terra had bought. As the scent of mango and frangipani filled the tranquil little room, Raven calmed her mind and emotions. When she was certain that she was ready, Raven opened her eyes and studied Terra.

She looked so peaceful with the sun streaming down her golden hair. More than once, Raven had wished that her black hair was like Terra's, bright and vibrant, or like Starfire's, alive and glowing. But no...she was stuck with black. Terra wasn't as beautiful as Starfire, but Raven thought that Terra was pretty, with her striking blue eyes and mischievous smile; it was no wonder that Beast Boy liked her so much.

"What are you thinking?" Terra said without opening her eyes.

This was it. Let the prying begin.

"I was just wondering what you thought of us" Raven said

"What?" Terra opened her eyes and stared at Raven questioningly.

"It doesn't matter if you don't want to answer...I just wanted to know what you thought of us....as friends"

"Oh...ok" Terra said flipping her hair over her shoulder. "What about you ask me questions."

"Alright." Raven said. How to not make the fact that what she really wanted to know was whether Terra liked Beas Bboy, she thought. "Ok, first off, Cyborg."

"I think he's really cool." Terra said. "He's sort of like a big brother..you know what I mean?"

"Yeah I do." Raven said with a smile. If Big brothers were graded, Cyborg was a definite A. He was always looking out for Starfire and her. Now it was Terra and her.

"So...what about Robin?" Raven asked. If she asked about Beast Boy last, Terra wouldn't be so suspicious.

"He's a good leader. Sometimes he's just a bit too competitive..." Terra faltered, unsure of whether she should be badmouthing her leader to his best friend.

"I know what you mean." Raven said with a small smile. "He just won't admit it when I beat him at scrabble."

"Ha ha...well, I think that it helps with his leadership skills." Terra said, and added when she saw the rare smile on raven's face "I think he likes someone."

"Really?' Raven said, careful to keep her voice monotone. Her smile disappeared.

"I'm not sure he even knows it yet." Terra said "But..."

"Alright. Now, Beast Boy..." Raven said, trying to hurry the conversation along so she wouldn't have to hear what Terra had to say next.

"Ok..." Terra hid a knowing smile and said without thinking "he's cute"

It was Raven's turn to smile. "Really..."

"No! I meant...it's like...he's really funny." Terra sputtered. "He's just really nice. And understanding. And caring. And a GOOD friend."

"I understand what you mean." Raven said, smirking at Terra's attempts to cover up her blurt of feelings for Beast boy. "I'm going to get some lunch" she said, and headed for the door.

"Wait." Terra said, stopping Raven in her tracks, "Aren't you going to ask me about you?"

"Uh...ok." Raven said, berating herself for being so careless. Now Terra was bound to be suspicious. "What do you think about me?"

Terra took a deep breath and said, "I know it's difficult for you to express emotion without blowing up things, so you keep a wall around you...but there are times when you let that wall fall. And it's then where you show how much you really care. Even if sometimes what you do or say is not very significant, we all still know." Terra paused for a second, "I admire you for your strength and control over your powers and mind. And I'm really proud to be your friend."

Raven was so touched. Her porcelain façade weakened a little and her eyes shone with suppressed emotion. These were the words Starfire had said to her before she left earth. The air around her trembled as a wave of energy radiated off Raven, and she quickly threw a tight rein over her emotions. When she had regained control she said "Thank you Terra. That...that means a lot to me."

"Anytime Raven." Terra said. Even though Raven's voice was deadpan, Terra could tell she meant it. Terra knew that hidden under Raven's icy exterior was a caged heart that yearned to love and be loved. It was just the matter of finding the key...and risking the possibility of frostbite to get to her heart.