Wow, it's been awhile. So sorry that this took forever, but school pressures and all that. Ummm, a little Starfire and Robin in this chapter, so bear with it if you aren't a fan. Teen Titans doesn't belong to me, because if it did, the show wouldn't have been cancelled.
As pre-occupied as Robin was with crime, even he noticed that there was something going on between Raven and Beast Boy. Their relationship had been steadily changing since the defeat of Ravens father. But even Robin, with all his detective training couldn't figure out exactly what was going on between the two. When the team was together, they constantly fought, or Beast Boy annoyed Raven to the point that she left. Yet once, Robin had walked in on the two of them alone, and they got along fine, engaging in deep conversation, and being nice to one another.
Why did they act so weird around the team then? This was the question that Robin was determined to answer. But there were only so many clues, and they were difficult to decipher. It also didn't help that it was extremely hard to catch the two of them alone together. It almost seemed if they wanted the team to think the worst of enemies, when they were in truth, very good friends. But why? Robin found the situation extremely aggravating. He didn't like it when he was in the dark regarding his team-mates. Not that he didn't respect their privacy, but he just couldn't fathom why Raven and Beast Boy were being so peculiar about their relationship.
It was this thought that Robin was pondering when Cyborg and Starfire entered the common room. Maybe they could offer an opinion on why Raven and Beast Boy were acting so weird. Even if they couldn't help, Robin never passed up an opportunity to engage in conversation with a certain red-headed alien. There was just something about her...enchanting was the word. Robin truly cared about Starfire, but duty before pleasure was the motto of the caped crusader, so it had unfortunately, stuck with Robin. Maybe one day, when crime was low he could ask her to an innocent movie or something...but back to the topic at hand.
"Hey, have you guys seen Raven and Beast Boy? They haven't shown their faces all day" asked the boy wonder.
"Sorry man, I haven't seen them, Id say Raven is in her room, but no clue about BB. I went looking for him earlier for a video game tournament, but I couldn't find the little grass stain anywhere" replied Cyborg.
"I am most sorry Robin, I have had no more luck than Cyborg in locating our friends. I wished to do some meditation with Raven, but there was no answer when I knocked on her door. Perhaps she did not wish to be disturbed, but perhaps she is not there" Starfire said with a small smile.
Robin sighed. Great, he had two Titans missing and no more answers than when he had started. "Do you suppose that they're together? I mean, they seem to be going off with one another pretty often recently."
"Now that you mention it, they just might be somewhere together. I saw the two of them together yesterday. And they were...talking nicely. I mean, like an actual conversation!" replied Cyborg "I know Beast Boy is usually trying to talk to Rae, but for her to actually give him a civil reply is rare."
"Do you believe our friends are interacting behind our backs Robin?" asked Starfire "Why would they do such things? Do they not like us anymore?"
"I'm sure they still like us Star. But what I'm getting at is that maybe Raven and Beast Boy care about each other more than they let on, or have a deeper relationship that we think. But I just cant figure out why they would hide it from us."
With this, Cyborg exclaimed "Raven...and Beast Boy...care about each other? You've got to be kidding. I mean, I know that the little grass stain has a thing for Raven...but that's as obvious as his love for tofu. I just cant see Raven thinking of him as anything more than an annoyance."
"I must disagree with you Cyborg. I also believe Raven cares about Beast Boy more than she would like to let on. I think she feels Beast Boy still cares about Terra, so she refuses to talk to him about their clear attraction towards one another" interjected Starfire, with a smile and a sideways glance at a certain boy wonder.
"So we can confirm that they like one another" said Robin, with a nod from both Cyborg and Starfire. "And they are both insecure about how the other feels" More nods. "I guess we shouldn't attempt to work this out...I mean it is their business, and all we really have to go is what they've confided in you two. It would be wrong to interfere in this."
"Come off it man, you wanna set them up as much as we do" said Cyborg with a smirk.
"Excuse me Cyborg, but what is this setting up that you speak of? The phrase is unknown to me" asked Starfire.
Robin interjected with an answer before Cyborg set her wrong. "It means that Cyborg thinks we should help Raven and Beast Boy get together as a...couple" Robin had to strain to get the last word out, especially while looking at Starfire. He understood insecurity and buried his attraction once more. "I don't think its a good idea Cyborg, things like that usually do more bad than good. And personally, Id rather not have Raven kill me when she figures out what were up to."
"Rob, if we don't do something, they'll be friends forever. You know they will never get together without a little push. Its just a helping hand to make our buddies happier" argued Cyborg. "Plus it'll be fun. And as for Rae, shell never know, if were careful."
"Careful about what?" came the voice of Raven from the doorway. Her face was hidden, but her expression seemed to say 'whatever it is that you are planning, don't'.
"Oh, Cyborg" Robin said with a glare in the cybernetic teens direction "was just trying to pull a prank on Beast Boy, and didn't want him to find out." Robin hated lying to Raven, but she really would kill them if she figured out what the three of them were really discussing.
"I'm hoping you aren't expecting me to participate in this juvenile activity. As annoying as Beast Boy is, a prank will only encourage retaliation and a disruption in the peace around here" replied Raven as she went to the cupboards to prepare herself a cup of herbal tea. "Besides, Beast Boy hasn't done or said anything horribly annoying or offensive to me as of late, so I don't want to be mean to him without cause."
This last statement made Cyborg and Starfire sit up and pay attention. Robin just smirked, as all the pieces began to fit together. She really did like Beast Boy and hadn't realized the slip in her indifferent attitude towards the changeling. "Speaking of Beast Boy, have you seen him? We haven't seen him all morning, and hes nowhere to be found" asked the boy wonder.
"Do I look like that pests keeper?" Raven asked with an almost audible snarl, almost as if she realized how much she had let known a few minutes prior. Then, with an instant change, she continued on in a sad tone, with a hint of what could only be perceived as jealousy. "Hes probably at Terra's statue or off hitting on girls at the pizza parlour."
With that, Raven exited with her now prepared cup of tea. Her friends exchanged a look...there was definitely something going on between Beast Boy and Raven. But could they risk Ravens wrath to get the two of them together?
"Well guys, Id say Operation Set-Up is a go" said Robin. "Now Cyborg, I hope you have a plan, and some really good insurance on everything in the Tower, us included. Because well be lucky to get away from this alive."
Little did Robin know, Operation Set-Up was in no way needed. As Raven left the kitchen, a smile broke out on her face. She, of course, knew where Beast Boy was...but the other wouldn't believe her if she told them. Then they'd all freak out, causing such a fuss that was not needed.
Raven re-entered her room where she had left Beast Boy in a meditative state. When she returned however, he was stretched out on her bed, reading a comic book. Sighing, she thought 'Hell never change...but then again, I care about him just the way he is...even if its annoying at times...' She let out a small cough to get his attention and smiled at the sheepish expression that graced him as he let out an embarrassed chuckle.
"I guess the spiritual plane and you aren't quite ready for one another" Raven quipped. "Well at least you tried. Now I suppose you want to play video games? Cyborgs been looking for you all day."
"I can play video games anytime. And making Cy freak out is so much more fun!" said Beast Boy with a joyous smile. "But since it is my turn to pick something...I choose a walk on the beach to our tofu picnic."
Raven was more than surprised at his somewhat romantic suggestion. Even if it did include tofu. She was sure Beast Boy was going to suggest a trip to the pizza parlour or the video arcade...not a quiet walk and a picnic at sunset. However, she wasn't about to object.
"Do you wanna port us outside the tower? Cuz well have to face the others if not. Plus I know it'll totally freak them out" questioned Beast Boy. In his mind, it was a valid enquiry. He wanted to shout from the rooftops that Raven had agreed to spend time with him. But she was slightly apprehensive about the Titans discovering their relationship.
"We can walk...I'm not ashamed. Plus, if Cyborg and the others start tease us, I can always send them to an alternate universe...or us outside" said Raven with a smirk. She didn't know where her new found bravery came from, but she grasped his hand to keep it from fleeing. Sending him a rare smile, she pressed the door to her room, and enter the hall to the awaiting tower.
Beast Boy gave her hand a gentle squeeze, as they trooped towards the main room. Even if he was happy for the soon to be lack of secrecy, how would the others react? Would Robin even allow Raven and himself to continue down this road? Yet, taking a glance at Raven, who looked so resolute in her decision, he knew that no matter what, she was worth it.
As the doors to the main room opened, Cyborg and Robin paid no attention, except to the racing game on the screen in front of them. However, when Starfire saw Beast Boy and Raven enter the room, hand in hand, she definitely noticed. "Friends! It is so nice to see you...but tell me, why are you doing the holding of hands?"
At this, the two occupants of the couch looked up, as the universal sound for 'game over' sounded from the television. Their faces had a look of shock, but quickly changed to one that meant teasing was coming their way, even if it was about time the two realized...whatever they had realized. Which Robin was determined to find out. "Yeah, whats going on between you two? Raven, can you or Beast Boy give us some answers?"
The couple looked at one another and it was Raven who decided to speak. "Though we don't owe you any explanation, we will explain whats going on. You had better sit down, this will take awhile..."
SOME TIME LATER
"And that's how it happened" concluded Beast Boy, who had jumped in to help Raven tell their story. Hands still held, a slight blush gracing their cheeks, but the happiness both he and Raven felt was evident.
"Whoa...That's just amazing. What can I say? Congratulations you two, I hope you're both this happy for a long time" said Robin. Cyborg and Starfire also chimed in their congratulations amidst giggling and hugs.
At this, Raven stood, taking Beast Boy with her. "Well, now that all that is out of the way, we have a date to get to. See you all afterwards. And be assured that any spies will be destroyed" she said with a smile.
With that, the two disappeared in a poof of black smoke, as the shape of a raven landed on the beach. Cyborg just smirked as he saw Beast Boy leaned in for a kiss. All was right in the Tower. Now all he needed to do was get Robin and Starfire together...
THE END
So it may be a cop-out to not explain how or if they got together, but you know what, I didn't want to seem cliché. Fill in the blanks however you see fit. Thanks so much to those who took the time to read this story, especially if you left a review. Peace out.