AN: Nope, still don't own Teen Titans. Try again later!

Chapter 9: I'm in Love

It was just like old times, except they had different stories and were in a different home. The five Titans had been reunited by the engagement of Robin and Starfire. Beast Boy had given the three Titans who had come to the party a tour to what he referred to as he and Ravens home, even though she quickly cut in and said that she had nothing to do with this house and that she was just staying with him for a little while. Now they were in the backyard, which was decorated nicely, enjoying the warm summer day.

"Okay, how many hotdogs did you say you wanted?" asked Beast Boy to Robin.

"Two," said Robin. "And please don't substitute them with tofu dogs."

"Hey, this party is for you and Kori," said Beast Boy. "I'll save my veggie rantings for another day."

Suddenly Cyborg spat out his hamburger. "Man, what the hell is this?" he asked as he wiped his tongue with his napkin.

"It's a veggie burger," said Beast Boy.

"I thought you said you weren't gonna push your soy and veggie crap today!" said Cyborg.

"Yeah, not to Rich and Kori," said Cyborg with a smirk. "When we have a party for you I won't."

"So what the hell am I supposed to eat if you're not gonna cook me anythin with meat?" asked Cyborg almost crying.

"Don't worry, I've got some hamburgers ready for you," said Raven with a small smile and she headed into the house to grab them and thrown them on the grill, which Beast Boy was in charge of.

"Thanks Rae," said Cyborg.

"It's Raven," she said and then went into the house as Cyborg chuckled to himself.

"Friend Garfield, your home is most lovely," said Starfire with a smile. "I hope to live in such a home someday. Fiancé Richard, may we live in a home such as this once we are wed?"

"I'm not sure we'll be able to find a house like this near the city," said Robin. "But we can look."

"Glorious," said Starfire.

Raven returned with a plate of hamburgers and forced Beast Boy to put them on. He gave a groan, but Raven just ignored him and went to make sure her friends were all set with drinks and the like. She was so nervous about being a host that she had nearly asked Beast Boy to tell them that she was sick and couldn't attend. But he had calmed her down and told her that it was easy. She actually turned out to be a very gracious host and made the other three Titans feel right at home.

They all finally sat down to eat once Cyborg's hamburgers were done. Beast Boy had gone out and bought a pretty nice patio set and they were all sitting beneath the shade of its massive umbrella.

"I can't believe you two are actually gonna get hitched," said Cyborg with a smile to Starfire and Robin.

"Hitched?" asked Starfire. "Please, what are we being attached to?"

"Each other," laughed Beast Boy, but was quieted when Raven gave him a soft slap on the arm.

"I mean, I can't believe you're gonna get married," said Cyborg, clarifying.

"Oh," said Starfire understanding and smiling. "Yes, it is a most happy event. I am very glad that Richard asked me to marry him."

"I never thought you'd have the guts," chuckled Beast Boy to Robin.

"Well, you'd be surprised what being in love will do to you," he said rather shyly and blushing as took Starfire's hand.

"Awe, how sweet," said Cyborg in a sickeningly sweet voice.

"Shut up," growled Robin.

"So what about you, Gar," said Cyborg. "You found anyone, yet?"

"Well, not exactly," he said, trying not to look at Raven. "I had a date about a month ago, but it didn't go to well."

"One date?" asked Cyborg. "Man, I've had about five."

"Well, I'm not easy like you," said Beast Boy with a smirk.

"I went out to dinner and a movie with 'em, that's all," said Cyborg. "And what about you, Raven? You gone on any dates or has the grass stain been taking up all of your time?"

"No, I haven't had any dates," said Raven shaking her head. "And it has nothing to do with Gar. I just don't feel like being a relationship right now… or ever," she added under her breath. But Beast Boy heard it.

"But it is most wonderful to have a boyfriend," said Starfire smiling. "Why would you wish to not have one?"

"I… I just have too many things going on in my life right now," said Raven taking a bite of her food.

When the meal was done Raven cleared the table, with Starfire's help even though Raven told her not to. This left the three men all alone for a few minutes while the girls put everything away in the house.

"So how long's Raven planning on living with you?" asked Robin.

"Why?" asked Beast Boy.

"I'm just curious," said Robin.

Beast Boy sighed. "I dunno," he said. "I don't want her to leave, but she wants to go soon."

"You don't want her to leave?" asked Cyborg. "Why not? I would think the two of you wouldn't be able to stand each other after the first three days of being alone together."

"Actually, we get along really well," said Beast Boy smiling. "We're best friends and we basically know everything about each other. I really don't want her to leave."

"Then why is she?" asked Robin. "I mean, if she knows that you don't want her to go and you're such good friends, why won't she stay?"

"She says that she's holding me back from living my life," said Beast Boy. "And she wants us both to grow up. I told her that she wasn't holding me back from anything, but you know her. She can get really stubborn sometimes, just like me."

"Well, if she wants to leave ya should just let her," said Cyborg. "I mean, if you really are her best friend, you would want her happiness above anythin else."

"That's just it," said Beast Boy. "All I want is for her to be happy and she genuinely is here. I just can't understand why she wants to move out and go back to living in frustration and being miserable. A month or two ago she had a job as a librarian and she was so despondent it took me jumping into a cold pool to snap her out of it." The other two Titans just stared at him. "It's a long story. But, the point is, if she leaves I can't make sure she's happy."

"And why do you devote yourself to making her happy?" asked Robin. "You should really try spending all of this attention and care on a girlfriend."

"Yeah, man," chimed in Cyborg. "Stop worrying about Raven, go out, and fall in love already!"

"I have," said Beast Boy covering his face with his hands in a frustrated way.

Cyborg and Robin just stared at him, shocked. "You have? With who?" asked Robin.

"Guys… I'm in love with Raven," he said sadly. It wasn't really sad, it was just defeated. Now the two other Titan men were really staring at him in shock.

Raven and Starfire returned with desserts in hand. They set them down on the table and then noticed how quiet it was. They looked at each other and then at the boys.

"Are you guys okay?" asked Raven.

"Huh?" all three said, and then realized that the girls had returned.

"Oh yeah, we're fine," said Beast Boy quickly with a nervous smile.

"Wonderful, then let us partake in the eating of the desserts," said Starfire smiling and starting to serve all of her friends. "Friends, what were you conversing about while Raven and I were inside?"

"Nothing!" all three said quickly, startling both girls.

"Uh, that is, we were just, you know, talking about this and that," said Beast Boy, saving their butts again.

This seemed to satisfy Raven and Starfire and they started on a whole new topic. But as they talked Robin and Cyborg kept giving Beast Boy odd looks and they watched as he watched Raven. His eyes barely left her for a moment and he always had a smile on his face. But whenever he caught Cyborg or Robin looking at him he would pretend that he was looking at something else and not at Raven.

"So, when do you two plan on actually getting married?" asked Raven.

"Not for a little while," said Robin. "We're thinking a year, maybe."

"Yes, I have much to plan," said Starfire.

"Well, I'm glad you're not rushing into it," said Raven.

"Yeah, we don't see the need to," said Robin.

"This is gonna be a big event," said Cyborg. "You're the first Titan couple to get married. You're goin into the history books for this, ya know."

"Can't say we didn't see it coming," said Beast Boy with a smirk. "We all knew you were meant for each other."

"Yup, yeah can't deny love when it happens," said Robin eyeing Beast Boy.

Beast Boy gave him a shocked look that melded into a death look. He couldn't believe he had told Robin and Cyborg that he was in love with Raven. Now he knew they would never let him live it down. But, he was curious as to whether they were fore or against the idea.

The day was done and it was time for their friends to start heading home. They had all gone for a swim in the now cleaned pool and enjoyed every moment they had together. The party was a great success and Raven was quite proud of herself. Robin and Starfire were very grateful to their friends for throwing them a party and they were all happy they got to see each other after three months.

"Raven, before we leave, can you please show me to the bathroom once more?" asked Starfire.

"Sure," said Raven with a smile and led her back into the house.

Once they were gone the three men picked up where their conversation had ended hours earlier.

"You're in love with Raven?" asked a shocked Cyborg.

"Does she know?" asked Robin.

"No, she doesn't have a clue," said Beast Boy. "Do… do you guys think I should… tell her?"

"I dunno, man," said Cyborg scratching the back of his head. "I mean, you said that you two were best friends. If you tell her that you're in love with her she may really want to move out."

"Or," said Robin interjecting quickly. "She may feel something for you. You two could actually have a relationship together."

"So I may have a chance?" he asked with a hopeful grin.

"It's fifty-fifty," said Cyborg. "Do you really wanna take the chance?"

"Do you think I should?" asked Beast Boy.

"Do you ever make your own decisions?" asked Robin.

"No, and Raven says that I need to start," said Beast Boy. "See? She really does know me."

"Do what you think is right, man," said Cyborg. "If you really love her, you'll know what to do."

The door opened and both girls came out.

"Good luck," said Robin quietly so the girls wouldn't hear him.

"Thanks," said Beast Boy with a small smile.

And with that the five Titans said good bye to each other and each headed for their homes. Raven let out a sigh of relief and went inside, with Beast Boy soon following her. Raven went right over to the couch and sat down.

"Thank God that's over," said Raven with a sigh and she closed her eyes.

Beast Boy smiled and sat down next to her. He wrapped his arm around her and she quickly leaned into him, resting her head on his shoulder. "Tired?" he asked.

"No, it was just an overwhelming day," said Raven.

"It was nice to see everyone," he said.

"Yeah, I missed them," said Raven.

"How much is there to clean up?" asked Beast Boy.

"Not much," said Raven. "At least, not enough that it has to be done tonight." And with that she stood up. "I'm going to put my pajamas on."

"Me too," said Beast Boy standing up and following her up the stairs.

They went up and departed into their rooms to change. Beast Boy came out and waited outside of Ravens door. He waited for a minute or two and then she came out as well. She gave him a small smile and the two went back downstairs and flopped onto the couch. He turned the TV on and wrapped his arm back around her, bringing both of their tired bodies together.

"I'm so glad Starfire and Robin are together," said Raven.

"I know, you've said that all day," said Beast Boy.

"Well, it's nice to see two people in love," said Raven. "It looks like a wonderful thing."

"What? Love?" he asked, feeling his heart race at the world.

"Yes," she sighed. "I bet it must feel great."

"Yeah, it does," he said, looking at her longingly and lovingly.

Raven turned her tired head towards Beast Boy and looked at him queerly. "You've been in love before?" she asked.

"Yeah," he said nodding, not really realizing what he was saying. He was just too tired and too mesmerized by her to stop himself from telling the truth.

"With whom?" she asked. Raven had never really heard Beast Boy talk about love, and now she was quite curious.

"Huh?" he asked, half asleep.

"Who were you in love with?" she asked again.

"I'm still in love with her," he said.

Raven found this to be interesting and she searched her memory for someone he could have been in love with and was still in love with. Then she remembered. His first and probably only love. "It's Terra, isn't it," she said trying to hold back her anger for the beautiful, blond, backstabber.

"No," Beast Boy chuckled and held her even closer to himself.

"Then who is it?" she asked, very confused now.

"I love you, Raven," he said and lay his head on hers.

Raven sighed and gave a tired groan. "No, not that kind of love," she said. "Real love, like I want to spend the rest of my life with you and then some, love."

"Raven?" he asked.

"Yes?" she asked, turning her head to him so they were face to face.

"I'm in 'I want to spend the rest of my life with you and then some' love with you," he said.