Evil Props by Brain: Objections should be addressed to 'The Butthead.'
Lady of Faerie: You should listen to your psychopath-he is obviously most perceptive. He would have to be to taunt you so effectively. Oh—Vin say 'hi.'
OveractiveMind: If you have not figured out the notes by now, on your own, you deserve nothing less than eternal torture. You did not like MY page breaks? Possibly you do not comprehend their origin. Die, therefore, semantics-mincing miscreant. Worm Vin says thanks for complimenting him on the fluff...bah!
ChangeofHeart2: Of course you want more! Robin is a controlling Dick.
ShadeyMike: Don't hurt yourself, doing all that typing, thank you.
DarkSideOfBlue: If ego points 'do not mean much,' then why do you take advantage of every opportunity to rub it in that you have more? I know they carry over—I was suggesting that should have to start over, in the interest of fair play (all to my advantage, of course.) If I fool you again, do I get more points?
Nibbles: Dear human. If you are confused, all you have to do is ask Vin. Not me.
Warprince2000: Your reviews are not so impressive as your (admittedly) fine name.
Pyrotechnic: YOU control your brain? I think not! Harbold is an acquaintance of mine.
Teleportal: Vin was very excited to read your review. Then I reminded him that you are a male...
Giligan: Why spell properly, or capitalize?
AstaOmega: I am an ass, am I? Oh—the word is 'caTTleprod,' as in 'cattle.' Apparantly, my ass spells better than your brain.
WickedWitchoftheSE: What? Obsessive, driven, controlling Robin pry?
Not Quite Worthless: So sorry to dissapoint you by not creating some more exotic condition. Don't worry—I won't make sport with your name.
Darkest Midnight: Tut tut. Such language. Fortunately, Vin likes you, so I am prohibited from killing you.
Angel: Tell me more about this Trenlax 3... Empress.
YumeTakato: I need to be nicer? 'Nice' is not amusing, my dear. Oh—thank you for the honorific, Yume san.
JustShadow: Brains do not have 'asses,' in the colloquial, although I know one that owns a horse. Interesting speech impediment...
The Mad Shoe: Wrong...this fic IS just great.
Visigoth: I do not understand the obsession of the readers with page breaks. I know how to kill a Werewolf... how do I kill a Visigoth...?
Threeandfourforever: Die, KND groupie! Bring it on, young mammal!
A Moment
"Okay," she sighed. "Where are we gonna go?"
Beast boy remained silent for a long moment. "I don't have any clue, Raven. But I can't ask you to come with me. Titans Tower is your home, and the guys need you.
Raven looked at the metamorph with her eyes wide. "You need me…" Raven directed her gaze downward.
Beastboy opened his mouth to protest yet again, but checked himself.
"What did you say, Raven?" He was sure that he had heard the sarcastic one mutter something under her breath.
"Huh?" Raven looked up from her reverie.
"What did you say?" He received, as an answer, a facial expression, which revealed absolutely nothing. Zilch. Nada.
He tried again. "Umm… after you said that I needed you; you said something else that I couldn't quite hear…" The green one looked on nervously, while he tried to decide whether the expression on his teammate's face meant that he was in trouble, or that Raven was feeling some sort of inner turmoil.
The demon girl's lips parted, but she hesitated yet a few more seconds. "I…I said…I said I need you-"
The words were hushed - almost a whisper, but clear to Beastboy. Rather, the words were clear, but their significance less so. It took a few seconds for him to comprehend just how much those words meant; what a momentous admission that was, coming from Raven; a virtual baring of her soul. The changeling found himself beginning to tremble involuntarily.
"Wow. Raven." Beastboy wracked his brain, trying to put his feelings into words. "I - I think I know how hard it was for you to tell me that." He scowled, not satisfied with his words. "I can't tell you how much that means to me. How much you mean to me… like, you're willing to leave everything to help me."
Raven was fixated on the changeling's eyes, hardly daring to take a breath, for fear of interrupting the precious moment.
The green one smiled suddenly. "I do know how to tell you." He took a few steps toward the wide-eyed sorceress, closing the distance between them. His adoring gaze remained locked on the deep violet orbs in front of him. He reached out, gently taking hold of his partner's slender hands. "I love you, Raven." He drank in from her eyes as, leaning forward, he brought his lips close to hers.
Raven froze. She had never kissed anyone before, other than her mother, and she was afraid that she might not be able to kiss back properly. A stray thought popped into her head - something that Beastboy would say about 'is it getting hot in here…?' She dare not allow Beastboy see her appear amused by the situation, though, so she quickly put aside the thought. She could feel his breath upon her lips. His scent reminded her of the outdoors - invigorating and fresh. She closed her eyes, and hoped that her apprehension would not be apparent.
Their lips met ever so softly… and drew apart. The brief contact sent a shiver of excitement up Raven's spine, and she allowed a small sigh to escape from her as Beastboy's warm hands left hers and closed over her shoulders. Raven found her own hands moving to her partner's waist, unbidden. Then, seemingly in unison, they sought each other again, eager for another taste.
This kiss was longer and deeper than the first. Beastboy slid his arms across Raven's back and tight around her shoulders. He gathered her closer to him, reveling in the feel of her fingers brushing up his sides and back down around his waist, and of her soft body yielding against his. He was spinning into infinity, willing the moment to last forever.
But, even the best of things eventually come to an end, and the kiss was finally broken. They each looked shyly at the other, before seeking the security of a hug. At first, the two clung together as if life itself depended upon it. Then they remained comfortably in each other's arms for a long time, rejoicing in the feeling of warmth and the awareness of their still rapidly beating hearts.
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Thank you. Brain
