AN: I've never owned the Teen Titans, so why would I now? Quite asking!
Chapter 6
Raven sat above her bed, hovering. She seemed to be peaceful on the outside, but to see her mind it was quite the opposite. A million things were racing through her mind. Not to mention the state of her emotions. She was happy, she was nervous, she was confused. Feeling all of these things at once wasn't something she was used to.
'Could I really be falling for Beast Boy? Why is this happening? How could this have happened? I mean, sure, he's a really nice guy and he's very attractive, but can the two of us actually be together? How can that possibly work? We're complete opposites. Although, we are both funny, I guess. At least, he thinks I'm funny and he thinks he's funny. And we have been able to converse with each other, and all the leading relationship specialists say that communication is the key to a successful relationship. Wait! What the hell am I saying? No, we could never work. He must just be getting over Terra, that's all. But he keeps saying that that's not it. Then what is it? Why would he want to be with me? It must be because I'm the only available girl near him. Yes, that must be it.'
This was all racing through her mind and she wasn't sure if she could stop it. She had never felt this way about a guy before. And the fact that it was Beast Boy made her really double think whether she was sick or not.
Beast Boy was pacing around his room; still pissed off by Terra. He wasn't sure how he was going to make her understand that they had broken up. But all his anger went away when his mind drifted over to Raven. He had been right when he had said that she was different. She really was, and she made him feel different. She made him feel something he had never truly felt before. He wanted to go to her and see her again, but he had to respect her wishes to meditate.
So he lay down on his bed bottom bunk and began to bounce a ball off the bottom of the bunk above him. As he did he thought about her and wondered if she was okay. She really was a shy girl, especially when it came to talking about relationships. She had never been in one herself and he knew that if they did start one he would have to show her that it was okay to be in a relationship. That it was possible for her to care for someone and have someone care for her back without her powers endangering anyone.
He wondered what would happen if they did become a couple. What would the other Titans think? What would Terra think? She barely liked Raven as it was and he knew she would blame her for stealing him away. This was going to be a very complicated situation. It was then he realized that the others still didn't know that they had broken up. He couldn't remember telling them and Raven had sworn not to say anything because it wasn't her business. And he knew that Terra was too delusional to admit it.
But he really didn't care anymore. All he cared about was Raven and what she was doing. He hoped she was alright with what they had done. She had seemed alright when he had left, but her mind worked differently and he knew she must have been beating herself up over it all.
And so two months passed and they were still together. Of course, they didn't tell anyone about this new relationship of theirs. They just weren't sure how they would react. And Terra was still refusing to accept that her relationship with Beast Boy was over. In fact, she was sure that no matter what they were going to be together. She loved him and didn't want anybody else.
Every time the Titans left the room Beast Boy and Raven would scoot closer to each other. They held hands when they walked down the halls and would kiss every so often. But anything more serious they did behind closed doors.
Raven needed constant reassurance that this was real and Beast Boy wasn't using her. It all just seemed to be too good to be true. She was very shy around him and got nervous when he was close. Beast Boy found this adorable and he was always there to tell her that it was okay and that he really did like her. After a while, she was starting to allow herself to believe him. She hoped she wasn't just letting herself on and would end up heartbroken. She wasn't sure what she would do if that happened.
But Beast Boy was in for a real shock when she announced that she wanted to do more than… kissing. She wanted him entirely and completely and that completely caught him off guard.
"Raven, we've only been going together for two months," said Beast Boy. They were lying on her bed talking, their fingers intertwined with each others. "I don't think you're ready."
"Beast Boy, I'm in my twenties now," said Raven. "I've waited long enough. And… and I know that you care about me, right?"
"Of course I do," said Beast Boy. "But this is a big step and as much as I want to, we shouldn't rush into this. Like I said, we're only two months into our relationship."
"Our romantic relationship, yes," said Raven. "But we've known each other for more than half a decade. I know this doesn't seem like me, but I don't want to wait anymore. And… and I want my first time to be with you."
He could feel the nervousness exuding out of her and he still wasn't sure. "Raven, this is something you will never forget. You never forget your first time and I don't want you to look back on this and say that you should have waited and that we rushed it. So, you have to really think about this. Is this really what you want?"
Raven thought for a moment and smiled softly. "Yes," she said, nodding and leaning over to him to kiss him. Beast Boy felt her nervousness fade away and in her kiss he knew that she really did what this. He kissed her back and thus their love making began.
Cyborg was sitting in the common room flipping through the channels when the lights above him began to flicker and then overpowered and exploded. Before he even had time to react the television exploded as well. He gave off a yelp and hid behind the couch as everything around him that was electrical began to overcharge and explode. He prayed that his circuits wouldn't be next.
Soon the whole tower was left in darkness and confusion. Only two of the Titans knew what was going on, and they weren't exactly in the position to go tell everyone what had happened. They were too busy catching their breath and holding each other close as their hearts tried to get back to a normal speed.
"You okay?" asked Beast Boy between gasps.
"Yeah, I… I think so," said Raven, trying to calm herself down.
"It didn't hurt too much, did it?" he asked.
"It hurt, but I think it's supposed to your first time," said Raven.
"Yeah, it is," he said. "I just want to make sure I didn't hurt you too badly."
"No," she said shaking her head. "I think you did good."
Beast Boy smiled and held her close, kissing her on the top of the head. "I think it's supposed to be 'you did well'," he laughed.
Raven chuckled and said, "Wow, I never thought that would come back to bite me on the ass." She hugged his chest and listened to his heart. "Thank you."
"For what?" he asked, rubbing her back.
"For doing something that I thought was impossible," she said looking up into his eyes. "For making me feel… cared about."
He kissed her and held her closer. The two closed their eyes and fell asleep in each others arms. Beast Boy took one of her hands and held it within his own. He didn't know why, but this time felt different. He had made love before, obviously, when he was with Terra. But what he had just shared with Raven made him feel different. Raven, herself, made him feel different. This was what he had been wanting for, for so long; to feel a natural passion and intensity within the relationship.
Raven listened as Beast Boy's beating heart lulled her off to sleep. She felt different, as well, but perhaps it was because she was sore from making love for the first time. But that wasn't it. Raven could feel something else within her. Something special. She knew what it was, but she wasn't going to tell Beast Boy. Not yet. She was so happy to finally be with someone who may someday actually love her. She knew it could never happen, but just the hope of it was enough for her.
The next morning the two walked down the hall together a little closer than usual. Both had their arms wrapped around the others' waist. Raven still felt sore, but she figured it was a small price to pay.
"Hey, I was thinking," said Beast Boy.
"Well there's a change," smirked Raven.
"Hey! Anyway, I think we should tell everyone about us," said Beast Boy.
"Are… are you sure?" asked Raven. "I mean, do you think they'll be okay? And what will Terra do?"
"Maybe this is what Terra needs to snap her out of her fantasy world," said Beast Boy.
"That's true," said Raven. "I just don't want everyone to think that you cheated on her with me. So, make sure you announce that the two of you broke up a while ago."
"Don't worry, I have it all worked out," he said, pointing to his head. Now Raven was really nervous. As she and Beast Boy entered the common room, a good distance apart now, they saw everyone cleaning up the mess that had been made. There was glass everywhere and everything looked to be broken.
"What the hell happened in here?" asked Beast Boy.
"I dunno," said Cyborg shrugging as he swept the television glass away. "I was just sitting here last night and all of a sudden there was a power surge or something."
Raven felt all eyes fall on her. "What?" she asked in her usual tone. "I was meditating last night."
"Are you sure there was nothing that upset you?" asked Robin.
"Yes," she said stealing a glance at Beast Boy really quickly. "I'm sure."
"Perhaps Cyborg's electronics malfunctioned," said Starfire.
"No way," said Cyborg. "Nothing I make malfunctions."
"Then what could it have been?" asked Starfire.
"Oh well, it doesn't matter," said Beast Boy, too excited to keep in his news about he and Raven in any longer. "I have some cool news."
"Yes, we do," said Terra walking over to him.
"Huh?" asked Beast Boy, who hadn't expected her to chime in. "What are you talking about?"
"Well, I have some of my own great news," she said. She took Beast Boy's hands and said, "Everyone, BB, I'm… pregnant!"