AN: Geez, how many times do I hate to say it? I don't freaking own Teen Titans!
Chapter 2: Dinner
Robin looked nervous. He actually looked nervous. He was in a pair of black dress pants and was wearing a red button down shirt. He tapped his foot nervously and rubbed his hands. Beast Boy would have found this funny if he wasn't absolutely dreading the night ahead of them. He was in a pair of khaki pants and a white polo shirt. He constantly thought that the little polo logo was a bug and would whack it, only to realize it was just part of the shirt. He was leaning against the wall, watching as Robin fidgeted.
"Dude, calm down," said Beast Boy. "What the hell are you so nervous about?"
"I don't know," said Robin. "I just am."
The door to the common room swooshed open and in walked the two girls. Starfire was in a pink skirt and had a white blouse on. She seemed to be glowing as she floated down the stairs to Robin. Raven walked down the stairs with an embarrassed look on her face. She was in a pair of low riding jeans and a black, low cut blouse with dark blue lace around the neck and arms.
"How do I look?" asked Starfire to Robin twirling.
"Beautiful," said Robin with a smile. He then looked to Beast Boy and motioned to say something to Raven. At first Beast Boy wasn't sure what he was getting at, and then it occurred to him.
"Oh! Um, you look nice," said Beast Boy in a less than convincing tone.
"Gee, thanks," said Raven in a similar tone.
"Come! Let us go!" said Starfire so excited that she looked like she was going to explode. She grabbed Robin by the hand and led her down to the garage so that they could leave.
Robin was driving with Starfire in the passenger's seat. Raven and Beast Boy sat in the back, each looking out their own window. Robin needed to remind them that they were supposed to pretend to enjoy themselves.
As they waited to be seated Starfire's arm was wrapped in Robin's. He had a large smile on his face and was beginning to feel a little more comfortable with her. Starfire was smiling as well, until she saw Beast Boy and Raven standing a foot apart and not even looking at each other.
"I do not believe Raven and Beast Boy are enjoying themselves," said Starfire quietly.
Robin looked over and frowned. "Say, Star, why don't you take a look at all those lobsters over there," he said pointing to the lobster tank. Starfire took the bait and went over. He quickly went over to Raven and Beast Boy. "Would you two look as if this isn't the worst day in your life?"
"We're here together, what more do you want?" asked Raven.
"You're on a date," said Robin. "Now act like it!" Starfire came back all giggly. "So what did you think of them?"
"They are very cute," said Starfire. "But, please, why are they here? Are they a form of decoration?"
"They're on death row," said Beast Boy.
Starfire looked at him a bit confused. "They have done a crime of some sort?" she asked.
"No, they're going to be boiled in a pot and served with lemon and butter to the paying customers," said Raven.
Starfire gasped and looked to Robin. "They are to be eaten? But they are so cute! They do not deserve to die!"
"No kidding," said Beast Boy crossing his arms. Just then the hostess came up to them and told them that their table was ready.
Robin pulled Starfire's chair out and helped her sit down, then he sat down himself. Beast Boy plopped down in his chair and started to look through the menu. Raven stood behind her chair staring at him. She cleared her throat and got his attention.
"What?" he asked. She glanced at the chair and then back at him. Beast Boy rolled his eyes, sighed annoyingly, and got up from his chair. He ripped the chair out and waited for her to sit down. She did and he shoved her close to the table. He then sat back down and began to look over the menu again.
Robin would have killed them, if Starfire hadn't been there. They weren't doing what he wanted at all. Just then Starfire glanced over at the lobster tank and saw a chef plucking out two. She gasped and said, "I shall be back in a moment."
While Starfire began to argue with the chef about the lives of those adorable lobsters, Robin knew he had a chance to scold his teammates.
"What the hell!" he said moving closer to them.
"What?" they both asked annoyed.
"All you have to do tonight is get along and pretend to like each other," said Robin angrily. "Is it really that hard?"
"Yes," they both said at the same time.
Robin sighed and ran his fingers through his once nicely combed hair. "Look, just stop acting like you hate each other, okay? I'm not asking you to hold hands, just be… pleasant."
"We don't hate each other," said Raven.
"Could have fooled me!" said Robin, trying to keep his voice low so he wouldn't draw attention from the other people in the restaurant. He saw Starfire heading back, looking quite pleased with her self. "Remember, pleasant!"
"I have saved the lobsters, friends!" said Starfire happily.
"Really? How'd you do that?" asked Robin with a smile.
She showed him the inside of her pink purse, which had several flailing lobsters. "I have bought them!"
Robin nearly choked on his own spit. "Uh… how many do you have?"
"There are nine," said Starfire. Robin suddenly knew that this was going to be a very expensive meal.
"Oh, would you look at that," said Beast Boy checking his pockets. "No wallet! Sorry, dude, but I guess you're gonna hafta pick up the check." He grinned at Robin, who gave him a death glare. That glare reminded Raven that she was supposed to be… pleasant.
"Ha ha, nice one," she said, trying to sound as convincing as possible.
Beast Boy looked at her shocked, as well as Robin and Starfire. She suddenly felt very stupid and covered her face with her hand.
"Uh… thanks… Rae," said Beast Boy, realizing she was acting.
Raven almost screamed at him for calling her Rae, but there was nothing she could do about it. She forced a "pleasant" look on her face and then covered it with the menu.
Robin looked at Starfire, who was smiling with approval. She leaned over to him and said, "I believe they are starting to have a good time, now. Perhaps they have the low blood sugar. I have read that humans can get quite, what is the word? Testy?" Robin smiled and began to feel a little better.
As they ate dinner it had grown rather quiet. Robin and Starfire were looking at each other as they ate; each blushing and smiling. Beast Boy and Raven just ate their meals, wishing that this night would end.
"Excuse me, I must use the room for little girls," said Starfire standing up.
"Yeah, me too," said Raven. She had had to go for a while now, but knew that if she attempted to leave Robin would give her a dirty look and think she was sneaking out. The boys watched the two girls leave and both sighed in relief.
"Well, I think it's going well," said Beast Boy rolling his eyes.
"It is now that you two aren't fighting," said Robin. "What is it with the two of you, anyway? I mean, I know you don't get along, but lately it's getting ridiculous."
"Hey, I'm not the one with the problem," said Beast Boy taking a sip of his soda.
"I didn't say either of you did," said Robin.
"Well, she does," said Beast Boy. "Maybe you should ask her."
Robin sighed and shook his head. "Whatever. Anyway, just keep up the charade for another hour or two and it'll be all over."
"Hour or two?" asked Beast Boy. "We're almost done eating!"
"Beast Boy, we're doing the full date," said Robin. "We're not just stopping at dinner."
"You've got to be kidding me," said Beast Boy growling.
"Hey, I'm trying to start a relationship here," said Robin. "I really like Starfire and I want tonight to go right. So just suck it up and it'll be done soon. I mean, is it really that bad having to sit next to Raven?"
"Robin, we don't get along!" said Beast Boy. "She's gasoline and I'm a match, we should never be put near each other."
"But you used to be friends, well sort of, but still," said Robin. "What the hell happened between the two of you that I missed?"
"Nothing happened," said Beast Boy. "We just don't like each other, that's all."
"Wow, you really don't like each other?" asked Robin. He had no idea that two of his teammates were holding this much resentment towards each other.
"Well, she doesn't like me," said Beast Boy moving his food around with his fork. "So, why should I bother liking her?"
Just then the girls returned. Raven looked very relieved as she came back. Robin quickly stood up and helped Starfire back into her seat. Beast Boy stood up, but Raven stopped.
"Don't worry, I can seat myself," she said plainly.
"Fine," said Beast Boy sitting back down.
They were finished with their meals and decided to get dessert. They were given the menus and each looked it over. Each item looked so good, it was a shame that they could only choose one… and that their stomachs couldn't hold more than one anyways. Well, Starfire's could.
"And what will you have?" asked the waitress.
"I'll have the cheesecake," said Robin.
"I shall have the brownie sundae, but instead of the caramel syrup, might I have gravey?"
The waitress just looked at Starfire, almost thinking it was a joke. She looked to the others at the table, realizing that she wasn't joking. "O….kay," said the waitress at last and then looked over to Beast Boy and Raven.
"Chocolate mousse, please," they both said at the same time. They looked at each other, shocked.
"Okay, I'll be back in a minute," said the waitress with a smile and then left.
"You like chocolate mousse?" asked Beast Boy.
"Uh… yeah," said Raven with a little bit of a blush. Chocolate mousse was her secret favorite treat. "I didn't know you did too."
"Are you kidding? I love it," said Beast Boy. "I never would've guessed that you liked it too."
"Why? I'm not allowed to like desserts?" asked Raven harshly.
"No, I just didn't know," said Beast Boy. "Geez, you don't have to get mad."
"I'm not getting mad," she said looking away from him and taking a sip of her water. And with that their conversation was over. Robin secretly sighed to himself. The two had almost had a decent conversation with each other.
The desserts were soon brought out. A few of the chefs came out to see if Starfire would really eat a brownie sundae with gravy. Of course she did, and they each felt a little sick. Raven and Beast Boy almost died when they saw what the waitress brought them. One chocolate mousse and two spoons.
"Uh, excuse me, but we ordered two," said Raven.
"Oh, I'm sorry," said the waitress. "I thought you only wanted one, since you said it at the same time. And this is the last one. Do you want me to get you something else?"
"No, that's okay," said Raven.
They each began to eat their desserts, all but Raven who just decided to skip the whole dessert thing. Beast Boy had to admit that he didn't feel right eating what he now knew to be Ravens favorite dessert in front of her. He held out the other spoon to her.
"You can just share with me," he said. "I'll eat from this side and you can have that side."
"No, that's alright," said Raven, looking away from the spoon.
"Come on, you love this stuff," said Beast Boy. "Why shouldn't you get to have any?"
Raven looked back at him and then at the spoon. She hesitantly took it and looked back at Beast Boy. He gave her a small smile and went back to eating. Raven slowly took a spoonful and slipped it into her mouth. She was compelled to let out a satisfied sigh, but stopped herself. This was the best thing she'd ever tasted. She slowly went back and took another spoonful.