AN: It is my duty to inform you that I in no way, shape, or form own the Teen Titans.

Chapter 9: Slip of the Tongue: Take 1

Raven sat up and slowly reached up to run her fingers through her hair. Her arms were shaking, but at least she had some strength back. Beast Boy was stretching in front of her and was getting ready to head out to breakfast.

"Why can't I go out to the common room for breakfast?" asked Raven.

"Because you're still too weak," said Beast Boy.

"No I'm not," she said shakily moving her arms around, causing her to fall backwards, do to her still weak spine. Beast Boy quickly ran over and helped her sit back up. "See? I'm fine."

Beast Boy smiled and shook his head. "Raven, you can't even sit up for too long," he said. "I don't want you to fall off of your chair or anything."

"Well I want to have a cup of tea with my friends this morning," said Raven.

"Fine, I'll get everyone to come in here and watch you drink some tea," he said. "We'll make an event out of it. I'll put up posters and send out invitations that'll say 'Come see Raven the Great drink her tea!' Hell, I'll even sell tickets." The best part of his ranting was that he was being sarcastic. Raven felt that smile and giggle she had been holding back finally burst out and she fell over onto her pillow. "What?"

"You're so ridiculous!" she said giggling away.

Beast Boy wasn't sure what had just happened. He just stood there, watching Raven laugh while she was on her side. Then he got it. It was like he had an epiphany. He had just been acting like himself, he wasn't trying to impress anybody or entertain anybody. He was being completely natural, and he was funny! She was right. A huge grin spread over his face.

"Okay, you can go sit in the common room for breakfast," he said and went over to her. He at next to her and helped her sit back up. She was still giggling and smiling, which made Beast Boy's heart flutter. "If you can stand up," he added with a smirk.

Raven stopped giggling and looked at him with a look on confidence. "Fine," she said and slowly scooted to the edge of the bed. Her feet touched the floor, for the first time in what seemed forever for her. She took a big breath in and began to put some weight on her feet. So far she was doing good. Beast Boy's fang was digging into his lip, he was so nervous.

"Do you want some help?" he said.

"No, I can do it myself," she said confidently. She began to lift off of the mattress and stand up. She was slow and shaky, but did make it up. She was standing on her own.

"Awesome!" said Beast Boy sweetly.

"See, I told y-" she started and then her knees went out and she was about to fall to her knees. Beast Boy, what with his animal reflexes, quickly jumped up and caught her around the waist. "Well, I guess not."

"You did great," said Beast Boy as he tried to pull her back up to a standing position. She a little too heavy, since she was basically dead weight now, and he fell backwards onto the bed, which caused Raven to be sitting on top of him. "You want to try again?"

"Why bother?" she asked sadly. "I'm still too weak."

"Come on, I'll help you," he said with a smile. He removed his arms from around her waist and slowly rested them on her arms. He felt her soft skin and could have sworn he felt her shiver.

"You… you promise you went let me fall?" she asked, feeling her heart race as Beast Boy held her.

"I promise," he said, his voice being a little softer than he had intended it to be. Now his heart was racing.

"Okay," she said nodding in an equally soft voice.

Beast Boy held her a little more tightly and stood up with her. He was basically holding her up, but she was doing her best to support herself. But her knees wouldn't lock and she kept wanting to fall.

"I can't do it," she said shaking her head.

"Yes you can," he said helping her.

"No, you were right," she said frustrated. "I'm still too weak."

"No you're not," he said. "I didn't even think you could stand up on your own, but you proved me wrong. I know you can do it."

"Well let me prove you wrong again," she said, completely letting go of herself. Beast Boy was now completely holding her up, but she was still gravitating towards the floor. "I can't do it!"

"Yes you can!" he said trying to keep her off of the floor. "I know you can. You're strong, you can do this. Now stand up!" He held her tighter and with all of his might he lifted her back up. Again, he couldn't stay like that for long and with a yelp from both he and Raven, he fell backwards onto the bed. But this time he was on his back.

Raven pulled Beast Boy's arms off of her and with all her might rolled off of him so she was on her stomach. Her legs were still hanging off of the bed and she soon slid off of the mattress and onto her weak knees. She rested her head on the bed and covered it with her arms. She did not feel good about herself right now.

Beast Boy sat up and watched as Raven settled her head into the bed. He sighed and got down on the floor so he was kneeling next to her. He slowly placed his hand on her back and began to rub it. "It's okay, Raven," he said sweetly. "I'll take you out to the common room."

"No, I don't want to go anymore," she said through the bed.

"Why? Because you can't walk?" he asked. "They don't know that. We'll just pretend this never happened. Now, come on, I know the others want to see you."

"I don't even want to see me," she said, trying to pull away from him. "Why would anyone want to see me? I'm completely useless."

"No you're not," he said getting closer to her. "I want to see you."

Raven turned her head towards and him and lifted it a little. He was smiling at her and still rubbing her back. "You want to see me?" she asked.

"Well now I am," he said sweetly. "Let's go, you can sit on the couch and I'll make you some tea."

Raven still wasn't sure, but that smile he was giving her made her feel… better. She smiled shyly and nodded. Beast Boy stood up and scooped her up in his arms. She wrapped her arms around his neck and the two made their way to the common room.

The common room almost looked as if nothing had ever happened. Other than the large crack going down the middle of the television screen, everything looked fine. Raven was quite impressed and felt a lot better. Cyborg was cooking while Robin and Starfire set the table for four. Then they saw Beast Boy come in with Raven in his arms.

"Good morning everyone," said Beast Boy with a large grin. Raven was feeling very embarrassed.

"Raven, you are to join us for breakfast?" asked Starfire happily.

"What can I say, I missed you guys," she said, trying to sound normal, but it still came out cheery.

"Wonderful!" said Starfire clapping.

"Are you strong enough to sit up?" asked Robin, concerned.

"Not really, but I'm gonna put her on the couch," said Beast Boy walking over to the couch.

"Then we shall eat in the room of the living," said Starfire picking up the entire table and flying towards the living room part of the common room. Robin was quick to catch the plates, knives, and forks that went flying off of it.

"Well alright!" said Cyborg who suddenly had an extra spring in his step. "I think this occasion calls for Ravens favorite… waffles!"

"Just tea for now," said Raven over Beast Boy's shoulder to Cyborg.

He set her down on the couch and the table was put in front of her. Starfire grabbed three chairs, since Beast Boy was going to sit next to Raven on the couch, and set them up. Robin put the place settings back down and went to grab one more set, since Raven was now joining them and she may eat if they persuaded her.

Beast Boy made Raven her tea and then sat down to eat his own breakfast. Despite Ravens claim to only want tea, Cyborg still made a mound of waffles. He knew she couldn't resist them. And within ten minutes, she shyly asked to have a waffle. Beast Boy was quick to oblige. The other three Titans had never seen him like this. She asked him to jump, and he didn't ask how high. He flew to the moon before she could finish the sentence!

"Nice PJs, Raven," said Robin. Raven realized she was in the pajamas Starfire had put her in and she blushed.

"I purchased them for her," said Starfire. "Does she not look pretty in them?"

"They're just pajamas, Star," said Cyborg.

"I think she looks pretty," said Beast Boy absent mindedly. The whole room seemed to freeze. Beast Boy couldn't believe what had just said and he held his breath. All eyes were on him, especially a shocked and slightly confused Raven. Beast Boy had to think quick. "Uh, what I mean is, you know, she looks pretty for someone who's been in bed for like two days," said with a nervous grin.

But that certainly didn't help the situation. Now Raven felt hurt and she looked straight down into her tea cup that sat on the table. Beast Boy could feel her emotions and now felt horrible. He looked to the other three Titans and their looks weren't very good. Starfire could see that Raven was hurt and she looked at Beast Boy sadly. Robin sighed and shook his head with disappointment. Cyborg was gritting his teeth and looked like he wanted the scream at him. Now he had done it.

"When can I be moved back into my room?" asked Raven at last, to break the silence.

"As soon as we clean it out and get you some new furniture," said Cyborg kindly, but still shot Beast Boy a scolding look. "We can do that today, if you want."

"I would like that very much," said Raven, lifting her now heavy teacup to her lips and sipping. She almost dropped it, but was determined not to.

"We shall do the shopping today," said Starfire.

"Star, you and Raven go shopping and we'll clean her room up," said Robin. "Does that sound good, Raven?"

"Yes," said Raven simply.

Beast Boy's ears dropped and he wished he could phase through the floor, like Raven could. There were no kind looks passing his way.

'Why couldn't I just stick to what I said?' he asked himself. 'Why did I have to add that stupid comment? I should have let them all know that I do think she's pretty. Hell, I think she's beautiful! Why do I have to be such a wimp? Now she probably hates me again. Nice going, Beast Boy.'