Chappie two!
Internal Battles
II: Advice
Raven flopped down on her bed and grinned in spite of herself. Beastboy had asked her out! Well, sort of…
She looked at the dressing mirror that hung on the wall and sat up. Maybe a change of attire was in order? Hmm…
She walked to the mirror and looked at herself.
Maybe you should get a new wardrobe? suggested Timid
Hey, I he doesn't like her for what she looks like, then screw him! said Rage.
Well, if he's taking her to somewhere nice…
Hey, said Logic, where is he taking her?
Raven thought about this. It never crossed her mind to figure out where they would be going…
"Hey, Beastboy!" she called from her room. Beastboy was there in a flash with an eager face.
"Where, exactly are we going?"
"Oh, just pizza, if that's not too dorky."
She smiled.
"No, it's not. Thanks, BB."
She was about to close the door when she saw his slightly disappointed face. She gave him a peck on the cheek and hurriedly shut the door, which cracked. He walked away with his heart higher then the sun.
See, said Rage, you don't have to go all Barbie. He's just taking you out for Pizza.
But you still should look nice, implored Timid.
I think I know someone who can help, said Logic.
So, Raven quickly went up to the roof where Robin and Starfire were, like always, being lovey-dovey. They were right in the middle of a tickle fight, when Raven interrupted.
"Um, Starfire," she said, nervously, "can I talk to you for a sec?"
Star then broke away from her boyfriend's grip and came over to her. (A/N yes, they're dating)
"What is it, Raven?" she asked, sweetly.
"Well, Beastboy just asked me out and I need some help."
She gasped. "Beastboy has asked you to be the 'girlfriend'? How wonderful!"
"Yeah, well, I need some help."
"Yes! I shall take you to the Mall of Shopping! Robin!"
Robin looked over at the two girls.
"I am to take Raven shopping for clothes! You will not miss me too badly?"
He smiled. "Just don't be long!" Then he blew a kiss to her. She giggled and then yanked Raven down the stairs, in the elevator and out the door.
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Beastboy sat on the couch, thinking about the big date. Man, he was so happy!
But what if he messes up…?
The truth was, he wanted Raven to have a good time, but, what if she goes back to thinking he's an immature pin-head? What if he says something wrong, or does something stupid? Oh, man!
He needed help.
He ran up the stairs and onto the roof where he knew Robin would be. And he was just in time; Robin was alone, no doubt day-dreaming about Starfire. If anyone could help him, he could.
"Hey, Robin!" he said.
Robin snapped out of his day-dream and looked over to the green hero.
"What's up, BB?" he said.
"Dude, I need your help."
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"You may try this, or this, or this, or this!" said Star excitedly as she bombarded Raven with hot-pink outfits.
"Ok," said Rea, annoyed, "two things: one, it's a small affaire over pizza, not a royal ball, and two, I – don't – like – pink."
Star blushed. "Oh, yes, of course." She took the outfits from her teammate's arms and put them back on the shelves. Then, she spied a "Hot Topic" across the way.
"Perhaps that is more your 'style'?" she said, pointing to the clothes store.
"Perfect," she said.
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"Ok," said Robin, "you want to impress the girl, right?"
"Right!" said Beastboy.
"Ok, then, remember, when you go to eat, always pull her chair out for her. Always offer her napkins. Try to make small talk. If things get a little too dull, lighten things up. And remember, complements are the key. Now, it's time to bring out a guy's best friend."
"You're bringing out a dog?" said Beastboy, flabbergasted.
"A dog? No! I meant this!" He took out something from his pocket.
"Hair Gel?"
"Hey, works for me! Now, come on!" And they went into the bathroom.
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"Perhaps you would like to try this on?" said Star, handing Rea an outfit.
Rea looked at it. She shrugged and went to go try it on.
As she was gone, the overly-hormonal teenager that was working the checkout walked over to Star.
"So," he said, "did you find everything?"
"Yes," she answered, nicely.
"Well, then how would you like to find the guy of your dreams?"
What did Robin say to do in this situation? she thought to herself.
"Back-off, perv, I am taken."
And, to make a long story short, that's what he did.
When Raven came out wearing the new out fit, Star was overjoyed.
"Oh, Raven, you look so wonderful!" she exclaimed.
Raven looked down at her figure. She was, actually, quite happy with the way she looked.
"Let's pay and get out of here," she said.
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"Dude," said BB as he looked in the mirror, "are you sure this is going to work?"
"Trust me," said Robin. "They don't call me 'Boy Wonder' for nothing, you know."
"Robin?" they herd Star call. "We are back!"
Ok, there's a reason I didn't tell you what Rea's outfit was nor what BB looks like, because that's what you find out in chappie 3!
R&R!
T.