AN: Geez, how many times do I hate to say it? I don't freaking own Teen Titans!

Chapter 3: Bowling

Once the very large bill was paid for the four headed out. Robin helped Starfire with her coat and Beast Boy… handed Raven hers. When they got to the car Robin held Starfire's car door open and helped her in. Raven got in before Beast Boy even had a chance to… not open her door. Once they were all in Raven and Beast Boy thought they were going back to the tower, but by the streets Robin was taking they knew that they weren't.

"Uh… where are we going?" asked Raven.

"Starfire wants to learn how to bowl," said Robin.

"Oh yes, it looks most enjoyable," said Starfire.

Raven just sighed a very annoyed sigh and slunk into her seat, as did Beast Boy. They heard each others reaction and looked at each other at the same time. Of course they looked away a second later. This had not been part of the deal.

Starfire was all smiles as they walked into the bowling alley. She had been wishing to come for such a long time. Robin was all smiles because Starfire was all smiles. The two looked like quite the pair. And then there was Beast Boy and Raven. Neither of them made eye contact with each other.

The bowling alley was very loud with people cheering and talking and yelling. It was full of cigarette smoke and loud music was blasting throughout the building. It was Saturday, so that meant in a half an hour all the lights would be turned off and the black lights would go on. They even had fog machines that went off. It was called "Cosmic Bowling Night".

Beast Boy and Raven were less than impressed. Beast Boy did love to bowl, but he hated how many people smoke and drank. He could barely breathe and began to choke. "Geez, if I ever want to get cancer I'll just spend an hour in this place," he said to Raven.

"No kidding," said Raven back, just as disgusted.

"Come on, we have to rent some shoes," said Robin.

"But I am already wearing shoes," said Starfire.

"No, you need bowling shoes," said Robin. They went up to the counter and each gave their shoe sizes. Starfire was quite amused by the colorful patterns on the shoes. If looks could kill, Robin would've been dead. Raven was glaring at him with such hatred Beast Boy actually let out a chuckle.

Once the shoes were on they went to the lane they had rented for the evening. There was a rack of bowling balls for them to choose from. Starfire chose a lovely pink ball that happened to be the heaviest in the whole place, but she didn't know it. Robin picked out a red ball with black swirls imbedded in it. Beast Boy grabbed a green ball that looked like marble. Raven decided on a simple black ball.

Robin was in charge of putting everyone's name in. He put Starfire first, him second, Raven third, and Beast Boy fourth. So Starfire was the first one up. Raven had been sitting on the bench, but quickly stood up and went behind it.

"What are you doing?" asked Beast Boy.

"Just get over here," said Raven, grabbing him and pulling him behind the bench as well.

Robin showed her how to hold the ball and instructed her of what to do. She nodded to show that she understood and got ready. Robin stood next to her, just incase. She lined the ball up with the pins and then swung the ball back. As she did it flew out of her hand and went flying backwards. Raven and Beast Boy ducked just in time as the ball almost smashed into their heads. The ball became imbedded in the wall and quickly drew a crowd.

"Good call," said Beast Boy.

"Thanks," said Raven. They both stood up and went to sit back on the bench.

Starfire was quite shocked at what she had done and apologized over and over again. Robin told her that it was alright and helped her again. This time he held onto the ball and showed her how strong she should throw it, which wasn't very strong at all according to Starfire.

She threw it softly and knocked down five pins. Then she got another two pins down. Then it was Robins turn. He got three down the first throw and three on the next throw. Raven seemed very bored as she bowled a strike and sat back down. Beast Boy got seven down the first throw and gained the spare on the second.

Soon they only each had two turns left until the first game was finished. Starfire had a score of 84, Robin had an 87, Raven had a 156, and Beast Boy had 125.

"I never knew you were such a good bowler," said Beast Boy.

"It's not that hard of a game," said Raven. "Hell, even you're a decent player."

"Gee, thanks," said Beast Boy sarcastically.

"You're welcome," said Raven dryly.

Suddenly the lights turned off abruptly and the music stopped. "And now it's time for… COSMIC BOWLING!" called a voice over the speakers. The whole place cheered as the black lights and lasers came on. The fog machines turned on full blast, as did the music.

All their skins turned blue from the lights… well, almost all of them. Robin seemed to be the only "normal" looking one under the black lights. Starfire's skin turned pinkish and she clapped with excitement. Beast Boy's green skin turned aqua and his dark green hair almost looked black. And then there was poor raven, who's pale skin made her seem to glow so bright people had to cover their eyes.

"How wonderful!" said Starfire in a cheer. "It is my turn to do the bowling of the bowl again."

While Starfire bowled her turn Robin cheered her on and gave her nothing but support. She was enjoying all of the attention he was giving her. Beast Boy couldn't stop staring at Raven. He was trying his best not to laugh, even though the second he saw her glowing like that he had busted out in such a strong laugh that he almost fell over. She had never been so embarrassed in her whole life. She just sat there with her arms crossed and her head down.

"Raven, it's your turn," said Robin sitting down after bowling a strike.

"I don't want to bowl anymore," she said, not lifting her head.

"But you must," said Starfire. "We must finish the game."

"I don't care," said Raven. "Someone bowl for me."

"Fine, I'll take your turn," said Beast Boy hopping up. He grabbed her ball, as if it made a difference, and bowled her turn. Then he grabbed his ball and did his turn. Then it was Starfire's turn again. He sat back down next to Raven, seeing if her attitude had changed at all. Of course it didn't.

Now they were down to their last turn. Starfire bowled and ended up with a final score of 99. Robin bowled and ended with a score of 104. It was Ravens turn again and she still refused to bowl. Beast Boy took her turn again and she ended up with a score of 168. Then he bowled his last turn and ended with a score of 136. The screen that kept the score suddenly read, "Congratulations Raven! You win!"

Starfire clapped and said, "Raven, you have won the game!"

"Can we go, now?" asked Raven.

"We've got the lane for the rest of the night," said Robin. "We're not going yet."

"Fine," said Raven standing up. "You guys play, I'm going home." And with that she began to walk away, her head still down and her arms still crossed.

Robin quickly leaned over to Beast Boy and said, "Go get her!"

"Why?" asked Beast Boy.

"Because if she leaves the deal is off," he said.

Beast Boy groaned and stood up. He ran after her, and by the time he reached her she had reached the door. "Raven wait!" he called to her. She didn't even turn around as she went outside. He followed her out and grabbed her arm. "Hey stop!"

"Beast Boy, let go of me!" she ordered.

"Robin says that if you leave the deal is off," said Beast Boy.

"I don't care," said Raven.

"Well I do," said Beast Boy. "I didn't come out here and pretend to be on a date with you for nothing. Now get back in there."

"I am not going back in there," he hissed. "I am not going to be humiliated so you can sleep in for the next few weeks and not go to combat practice."

"Oh, so being seen out in public with me is humiliating?" he asked angrily.

"This has nothing to do with you," she said walking away again.

"Then why the hell do you feel like you're being humiliated?" he asked, following her.

"Get away from me, Beast Boy!" she said, continuing to walk. She was going to wait until she got into a less public area to start flying or to teleport.

"No," he said running up to her. He ran in front of her and stopped her. "I'm sick of you always getting your way. For once, you're gonna do what I want. And right now, I want you to get the hell back in there, pretend to have a good time, and stop acting so creepy. I deserve to sleep in for a few weeks and I'm not gonna let you ruin it for me."

"When the hell do I ever get my way?" she spat.

"Uh, let me think, every freaking day!" he shouted. "You always do whatever the hell you want and you always get your way."

"Yeah, Beast Boy, my life is just perfect," she said sarcastically. "I just love having to be creepy all the time and having people stare at me. I just love not being able to feel love or hate or anything in between. Oh, and I just love the fact that the only way a boy would go out with me is if they were being bribed and the date was fake. Yeah, I just love my life. Now leave me alone so I can go home."

Suddenly a street light above them exploded. Raven hadn't realized she had been letting out so much of her emotions, so she was just as shocked as Beast Boy. She bit her lip and looked down.

"What the hell? What's taking you guys so long?" asked Robin from behind them. It was Ravens turn and they had been waiting for five minutes for them to return.

"Robin, I really don't want to be here anymore," said Raven.

"Raven, is tonight really going that badly?" asked Robin. "Look, just one more game and then we'll call it a night, okay?"

Raven looked up. She looked at Beast Boy for a moment, then looked to Robin. "Fine."

"Good," said Robin. "Now let's get back in there before Starfire gets worried." He turned and headed back in. Raven took a deep breath in and then followed Robin inside. Beast Boy sighed and followed the two of them in.

By the end of the second game the score was Starfire 101, Robin 106, Raven 43, and Beast Boy 110. Raven had barely played at all. She just let the ball go down the lane and went back to her seat. Beast Boy couldn't figure out why she was acting the way she was. He knew that before she wasn't having a good time, but now she seemed to be in pain.

"Beast Boy, you have won!" said Starfire clapping. "I congratulate you." She wrapped her arms around Beast Boy and squeezed him so hard his back cracked.

"Thanks," said Beast Boy through his crushed lungs.

"Wonderful, can we go now?" asked Raven.

"Oh, must we?" asked Starfire. "I am having most fun."

"Well Raven wants to…" started Beast Boy.

"Sure, we can play another game," said Robin. "Go ahead, you're up first." Starfire squealed and grabbed her bowling ball.

Beast Boy just stared at Robin for a moment. Then he looked at Raven. She seemed to be shriveling up within herself. Her arms were crossed so tightly, Beast Boy could have sworn she was trying to suffocate herself. Her head was bowed so low she looked as if she had fainted or something.

A group of teens came in to bowl in the lane next to them. They were laughing and admiring how cool the whole bowling alley looked. They punched their names in and soon began to bowl. Then one of them, a guy, looked over and saw the Titans.

"Whoa, you're the Teen Titans, ain't ya?" said the guy.

"Yes, we are," said Starfire.

"You guys are totally awesome!" said a girl.

"Thanks," said Robin.

"Dudes, check it out," said the third guy in the group pointing to Beast Boy. "How cool is that? His skins like blue green."

"That's the color I want my tattoo to be," said another girl. "If only I could talk my parents into letting me get one."

Then their attention turned to Raven. "Holy shit!" said the first guy. "You look like a friggin ghost!" He began to laugh, as did the rest of the group.

"I bet you're like the envy of all the Goths out there," laughed one of the girls.

"Yeah, no kidding," said another girl. "I've never seen anyone so pale in like my whole life."

"Hey, I bet if you move really fast you'll look like you're in the Matrix or something," another guy. He began to move really slowly as if he was in the movie The Matrix. All his friends began to laugh. "Come on, do it!"

"I'd rather not," said Raven shyly.

"Hey, I wonder if I look at you long enough and I look away if your figure will still be in my eyes," said one of the guys. He began to stare at Raven intensely.

She could feel his eyes on her and her heart began to race. His eyes felt like they were burning into her soul. As he stared his friends laughed and started to do what he was doing. Beast Boy was looking at Raven, as well, but only because he couldn't believe what these kids were doing to her. Then he saw something that shocked him. A tear dripped down Ravens cheek.