YO! So, I'm finally updating again! Yayness! I hope ya'll enjoy this chapter! It's set almost immediatley after the last one, that night.

I may not own the Teen Titans, but I swear to God (who, by the way, I don't actually believe in) that once I make my fortune off of writing songs (and maybe playing guitar in some band or other) I will buy them. Then victory shall be mine! All mine!

Ummm… anyway, enjoy your chapter, ya'll.


Later that night, Raven sat in her room, thinking. 'Who knew Beast Boy could be that sweet? Making it perfectly clear that he knew about my "secret life" without saying or doing anything that would give me away to the others. And also making it clear that, not only did he know, he liked it! Plus, who the hell knew Beast Boy can SING? When did that happen? Plus, he put so much emotion into it, he looked so damn fine!

WHAT?I did not just think that! You're tired, Rae. You just need some sleep. Or some music…'

She looked over at the guitar Beast Boy had given her for Christmas. It was nice, to say the very least. Her other guitar, the one she'd bought about three years ago, was a lefty tele, black, with a white scratch guard and a maple fingerboard. He had clearly noticed that she liked telecasters, and that she played left handed. The one he had bought her was also a lefty tele but it was purple, and the scratch guard was black, shaped like a raven in mid-flight, and the fingerboard was onyx. It was gorgeous. She loved it. As she didn't normally play at home, she left her other guitar at The Music Café (that is the name of the night club she plays at, and BTW, it's a karaoke bar for the most part.) but this guitar was here. So why shouldn't she play a little? She grabbed the first disk she saw on her desk and put it into the CD player. It didn't really matter which one it was, she could play every song on all of her CD's. This way it's a surprise. She pulled the guitar strap over her shoulder and pressed play. All of a sudden, her speakers started playing Garth Brooks' version of "Fishin in the Dark". (A/N: if any of you actually know anything about Garth Brooks, which I find doubtful, but whatever, if you do but don't know this song, it's in The Lost Sessions, a CD of songs that were otherwise unreleased on his box set. I decided that you needed to know that. Not sure why. I think it has now been released separately, too.)


In another room, another Titan was awake. 'She liked it. Hell, she loved it. It's nice to know I can do something right. The look on her face was pure joy. Until, of course, that light bulb exploded. THEN she was pissed. But you did good with that guitar, BB. Real good.'

As he tried to sleep, visions of her flew in and out of his thoughts, making it impossible. So, of course, he decided to listen to some music. He grabbed Garth Brooks' The Sessions and skipped the first song, so "That Girl is a Cowboy" was coming through his speakers. Deciding to play along, he picked up his fiddle and bow.


Raven was listening to her music (completely unaware at this point that BB was listening to the same CD… ironic, how that happened, ain't it?) but found that by the time it got to "Please Operator (Could You Trace This Call)" she could no longer concentrate. She had been considering a partner for her music for a while. Now she knew exactly who she wanted to sing with her. But how could she ask him? It wouldn't be a complete shock, because he knew about her side career, but still! How does a girl go about asking one of best friends to get on a stage and perform in front of an audience that wanted him to screw up? Getting on stage with Raven would make people think they were together, and if people thought they were together and he messed up, they would have a chance with her. Or so they would think. Plus, getting on stage with Beast Boy would make it completely obvious that Rae Roth was actually Raven when she hung up the cape. 'I still have to at least see if he'll do it. If he won't, everything will continue as it is.' She decided.

Biting her lip, Raven walked down the hallway towards Beast Boy's room. Hearing music, though, she stopped. Was that "American Dream"? 'That would be too ironic, Raven.' She told herself. It would never happen that you and he were listening to the same CD at the same time. Plus, what are the chances he even has anything by Garth Brooks?'

As it turned out, though, it was "American Dream". She noticed an extra fiddle part. It sounded almost like he was playing along with the CD. 'You're being ridiculous. What do you think the chances are that he plays the fiddle?' And yet, she felt that she should trust her ears. Shaking off all of her thoughts, she knocked on his door. She heard him quickly turn off the music, put something down on his bed, and then the door in front of her opened.

"Raven!"

She looked around him. 'He was playing the fiddle!' She thought, noticing the instrument in question sitting on his bed.

"You're really good on that fiddle." She started by saying. That wasn't what she wanted to talk to him about, but it was worth mentioning. He was incredible.

"Oh, thanks. I'm sure I'm not as good as you are with your guitar on stage."

'On stage' she thought. 'He brought it up. Ask him! Now!' "Actually, Beast Boy, that's what I wanted to talk to you about." He gave her a questioning look. "Uh, I was wondering if, maybe, you would want to sing with me sometime?" She requested slightly nervously.

"Are you serious? We'd be laughed off stage! I can't sing like you can, Rae."

"Yes, you can. Well, alright, not exactly like ME, but you can sing. And I've been thinking about adding a male voice to the show, anyway."

"Ummm…Why not? It's not like I'll get another chance to sing with Rae Roth." He grinned at her.

She smiled a tiny bit in return. "Thanks. Okay, I should probably go tell the band that you'll be working with us. Do you want me to give them another name, or just go with Beast Boy?"

"You might as well just tell 'em. I mean, it's not like they aren't gonna figure it out. Green skin isn't exactly a normal character trait."

"Guess not. So, when do you want to do your first show?" Raven asked.

"Um, I dunno. Whatever is easiest, I guess."

"Well, it's only a matter of time before Robin and Starfire start going out. If they find out about the club, you probably wanna pretend you have nothing to do with it. So, the sooner the better, if you ask me. We could do it as early as next Tuesday, if you want."

Beast Boy wasslightly nervous now. 'Next Tuesday! I didn't think it would be this soon. But… she thinks I can do it.' "Sure, Tuesday's great."

"Awesome, if you just wanna make a list of songs, I'll let the band know."


They stayed for a while after the song list was made, talking about the pros and cons of the musicians they liked. They were also having a debate.

"I'm telling ya, Rae, Gretchen Wilson is better than Big & Rich."

"You're just saying that because you're a guy and she's prettier than them! Big & Rich are more talented musicians. John Rich has written over nine hundred songs, including some for Gretchen Wilson, and he wrote "Mississippi Girl' and "Like We Never Loved At All". You shouldn't try to mess with that sort of talent."

"I'm not trying to mess with it. I'm just saying, Gretchen Wilson is a better singer. And her lyrics are better."

"That's only because it would look stupid for two guys to get onstage and start singing

I'm a redneck woman

I ain't no high class broad

I'm just the product of my raising

I say 'hey, ya'll' and 'yee-haw!'

And I keep my Christmas lights up

On my front porch all year long

And I know all the words

To every Charlie Daniels song

So here's to all my sisters out there

Keeping it country

Let me get a big hell from the redneck girls like me

Plus, it's got to more fun to write about her tragic life than most other peoples. Her life, quite literally, sucked."

"I get that, Rae, and I think you are now helping me to prove my point."

"John Rich co-wrote that song."

"Damn."


Alright. Short little chappie, ain't it? Whatever. I don't like this one much; it's a boring filler chapter. Damn. Alright, well, I guess all of y'all can tell what the next chap's gonna be then.

Ok, I suck, I took forever to update, and this chapter is horrible. I get that. But the next one should be a lot better, and I'll try to update faster, kay?

Please review. I know this chapter doesn't deserve the kind words you normally give me, but I would appreciate it all the same.