Fall Into Me
I do not own the Teen Titans. Boo hoo.
(This takes place two weeks after Spellbound)
Raven sighed in content as she leaned against Beast Boy's chest. He nuzzled her cheek gently like a cat would. A soft purr surrounded them in the silent room.
Slowly Beast Boy's caresses moved to her cheek then closer and closer to her lips. Raven stopped him suddenly looking unsure "Beast Boy, I don't think I'm ready for that."
"Raven I promise; I'm not going to hurt you." the changing replied attempting to kiss her softly on the lips. The demon girl stopped him gently but firmly.
"Beast Boy it's not that… I just… I can't. Not yet. It's too soon." she murmured looking away small tears clouding her vision.
Beast Boy sighed and pulled away. She didn't have to say it. Malchior was the reason. Her heart hadn't healed yet. She needed time. He understood that. Part of him was still getting over Terra.
But it still hurt that she didn't trust him.
You say you've turned it off
Hid your heart up on a shelf
Scared of what it might cost
To take it down for someone else
Cause loving him you lost
Too much of yourself
Baby can't you see
That he's not me
Beast Boy walked down the hall humming softly to himself. He paused at Raven's door then continued to walk.
Finally he stopped at the garage. He entered and smiled when he saw Cyborg waxing the T-car. The metal teenager glanced up
"Hey BB, what's up?" he asked rubbing access wax off his hands
"Cy can I ask your advice on something?"
"Sure." he pointed to the worktable "Take a seat. I just gotta finish this first." he continued to rub the car until it glistened. Then he sat "What can I do for you?"
"Well… you know how Raven and I are going out?"
"Ya."
"And you know how… Malchior…" he trailed off.
"Ya."
"Well I'm trying to think of something I could do for her. Like something romantic for her. To show her I care."
Cyborg blinked a few times then shook his head "She's turning you turning into a romantic BB."
The changeling sighed "This isn't funny Cy."
"Okay I'm sorry. No more teasing… at least not right now." this earned him a glare "Look why don't you order some Chinese food and eat up on the roof with her."
"Because!" the young man wailed "I want it to be special! Come on you're like her older brother; doesn't she have something she thinks is romantic?"
Cyborg raised an eyebrow "Ya… like Raven would even come close to talking about that stuff with anyone."
"Look I just want her to know she can trust me." Beast Boy growled in frustration.
"Oh… so that's what this is about." Cyborg murmured in understanding.
Beast Boy sighed letting out his anger. It wasn't fair to yell at Cyborg. It wasn't his fault. His ears drooped a little then a hand clapped his shoulder.
"BB, I'm gonna help you even if Raven sends me to another planet."
And...
I need you to know you can fall into me
That my arms are wide open and will always be
Right here waiting, staying strong
Come and fall into me
Raven blew some of the steam off her tea and glanced around the common room. Starfire was cooking, Robin was staring at her… where were Beast Boy and Cyborg?
The two had been acting pretty strangely all weekend. They'd been doing a lot of whispering and sharing secret glances.
Now that she thought about it neither of them had played video games in three days. Something must be wrong.
Setting down her tea she went over and tapped Robin on the shoulder. "Have you seen Beast Boy or Cyborg?" she asked.
"I'm not sure." the Boy Wonder replied even though he had no idea what Raven had just asked him.
The sorceress rolled her eyes and glanced over at Starfire "Star have you seen Beast Boy or Cyborg?"
"No I have not friend Raven. Although I believe they spoke of going to town this morning while you were meditating." the alien girl replied happily.
Raven pursed her lips then refilled her teacup before going up to her room. They were probably shopping for a new video game. Nothing to be worried about.
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Beast Boy took a deep breath and knocked on Raven's door. It slid open a little then all the way as Raven recognized him.
"Um… Raven?"
"Yes?"
"I know this sounds funny but I need you to meet me up on the roof in…" the changeling scratched his head for a moment "Half an hour. And wear civilian clothes."
Raven arched a brow and gave him a funny look. After several seconds she shrugged "Alright. Half an hour?"
"Ya." with that Beast Boy was gone. Jogging down the hallway and finally out of Raven's line of vision.
Closing her door the dark Titan pursed her lips. After a moment of thought she went over to her closet and opened it.
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Beast Boy paced nervously around the roof. He was wearing jeans and a plain white shirt with a black jacket over it. Across the space Cyborg finished setting out plates and glanced up "You're gonna make a hole in the roof dude. Would you chill?" he said striding over and forcing the shape shifter to halt.
"I can't chill, Cy! I'm freaking out over here!" the changeling retorted waving his arms around like a maniac "This is important to me!"
"I know, but your shoes were starting to smoke." Cyborg replied with a cheeky grin. The remark earned him a steely glare "Just calm down. Everything's going to be fine."
Just then the roof door creaked open and Raven walked out a little cautiously as if expecting some kind of projectile to be flung at her. She was wearing jeans and a silky black shirt that bared both her pale shoulders. Her puple hair was up in a ponytail but half of it still hung in her face.
Instead she saw a small picnic set up on the roof, near the edge. And she also saw Cyborg darting into the shadows. Beast Boy stood looking a little surprised.
"Raven… uh… hi." he greeted. 'Lame! Come on BB you've known her for how long? Just talk to her!'
"Beast Boy did you do all this…" Raven paused for a moment "For me?" she seemed shocked at the very thought.
"No I did it for Santa Claus." Beast Boy replied with a grin "Of course I did it for you! Come on it's Chinese."
I'll follow any road
Anywhere to get to you
I'll open up my soul
If that's what you need me to do
Now baby its your move
All you've got to do
Is believe in love, just believe in us
Raven let him lead her over to the blanket where the food was laid out. She knelt down and picked up her chopsticks.
The two ate in silence. The sun set over the ocean bathing the Tower rooftop in darkness. By that time they were finished and sat side by side watching the last of the sun slip into the water.
"This was really sweet of you, Beast Boy." Raven said smiling up at the green skinned teenager. She scooted closer to him and laid her head on his shoulder.
"I'm not even done yet Rae." Beast Boy replied with his usual toothy grin. He got up slowly and pulled a small stereo out of the shadows. He pressed a button and soft music began to play.
Raven's face lit up like a Christmas tree and she hid her face in one hand as the changeling walked over and offered her his hand.
"I can't dance." she murmured looking up at him through her fingers.
"Nonsense."
Raven finally took the changeling's hand and allowed him to lead her around on the floor. She had to admit it was nice being this close to him. Letting out a soft sigh she put her head on his shoulder as they continued to sway to the music. Then almost too quiet to hear words began to play.
You say you've turned it off
Hid your heart up on a shelf
Scared of what it might cost
To take it down for someone else
Cause loving him you lost
Too much of yourself
Baby can't you see
That he's not me
And...
I need you to know you can fall into me,
That my arms are wide open and will always be
Right here waiting, staying strong
Come and fall into me
I'll follow any road
Anywhere to get to you
I'll open up my soul
If that's what you need me to do
Now baby its your move
All you've got to do
Is believe in love, just believe in us
Now...
I need you to know you can fall into me,
That my arms are wide open and will always be
Right here waiting, staying strong
Come and fall into me
Just believe in love, just believe in us
Baby...
I need you to know you can fall into me
That my arms are wide open and will always be
Right here waiting, Staying strong
Come and fall into me
Come and fall into me
Baby fall into me
"Raven…" Beast Boy looked down at the girl who was trying to stop her heart from racing so fast "I am not Malchior. I swear I'll never hurt you."
The half demon's eyes filled with tears and she rested her head against Beast Boy's chest for a long moment. "I know."
The changeling lifted her chin with a finger "Than why… why were you so scared of me? I'd rather die that hurt you Rae."
"It wasn't you Beast Boy." Raven looked up at him "Trigon… raped my mother. I just… I didn't want that to happen to me. After Malchior I just kept thinking how close he'd come."
Beast Boy hugged the girl holding her until her sobs died down. Then he nuzzled her neck gently. "I love you Rae. Nothing's ever going to hurt you."
Raven smiled through her tears and let her feet levitate a few inches off the ground so they were at eye level. Then Beast Boy pulled away "Raven…"
"No, it's okay." the lavender eyed girl whispered leaning in closer. Once again their lip met but this time they were both sure that they could trust each other…
