AN: Nope, still don't own Teen Titans… yes, I know, let's cry together.

Chapter 3: Happy Birthday

Beast Boy was fast asleep and spread out on his stomach in his bed, alone. Raven usually got up before him, and this meant that he had the whole bed to himself. He was sleeping quite soundly until he felt something sniffing him and then liking his face. He groaned and turned his face into the pillow. He lifted his hand and began to pet the dog, hoping that would satisfy him.

Raven entered the room and saw that Beast Boy was still in bed. The dog saw her and immediately forgot about Beast Boy. He was a beautiful German Shepard/Husky mix and he almost looked like a wolf. He was about a year old and they had gotten him, like the cat, from the animal shelter. He bolted over to Raven, tail a wagging, and begged to be pet by her. She gave him a few good pats, then sent him out of the room.

She quietly walked over to Beast Boy and climbed onto the bed. She straddled his back, causing him to give a muffled moan, and began to massage him. He completely relaxed and didn't care if he was going to be smothered by his pillow.

"Does that feel good?" she asked sweetly.

"Uh huh," he said into the pillow.

She stopped and rubbed his back down. He twisted over so he could see her and she didn't move. He smiled a very tired smile, since he had only woken up about two minutes before. She leaned down and gave him a wonderful, sweet kiss.

"Happy birthday," she said against his lips before kissing him again.

"You remembered," he said with a smile between their kisses.

"How could I forget?" she asked giving him one last, strong kiss. "You only told me five times a day for the past two weeks that it was today. So, hopefully I can live up to your expectations of a good birthday."

"Well, I'm definitely liking it already," he said with a large smile and began to rub and massage her thighs.

"Wait until you see what I have planned for tonight," she said softly and placed her hands over his.

"Is it gonna be something similar to this?" he asked and gave her end a little squeeze.

"Quit it," she said and pried his hands off of her. "And, actually, it's going to be something a little more romantic."

"But it's gonna end like this, right?" he asked, hopeful.

"With me sitting on you?" she asked. "Possibly."

Beast Boy laughed and Raven crawled off of him. This he didn't like so much. "Where're you going?" he asked.

"Come on, I made you breakfast," she said, pulling him up.

"Can't you just be my breakfast?" he asked with a hopeful grin, wrapping his arms around her waist.

"No, that's not till later," said Raven with a smirk. "Now let's go, before it gets cold." She grabbed his hand led him down to the kitchen.

Beast Boy sat down at the table and his dog sat right next to him, looking very hopeful for a scrap or two. "Thanks for the birthday greeting this morning," said Beast Boy, scratching the dog's head.

"Was it better than mine?" asked Raven with a smile as she placed his birthday breakfast in front of him.

"Course not," said Beast Boy with a smile. He could have sworn he heard the dog whine. "Sorry, Timber." He had decided to call the dog Timber because he looked so much like a wolf. The dog got up and went over to the porch door, wanting to go out. Raven opened it up and he quickly ran out.

"Thank goodness he's finally stopped scratching the glass when he wants to go out," said Raven, sitting down at the table.

"Yeah, that took a good two weeks to stop," said Beast Boy, placing a fork full of tofu eggs into his mouth.

Raven smiled and felt something soft rub against her legs. "Hello," she said, looking down. There stood a two year old black cat with white paws and chest. He had large yellow eyes and a cute little pink nose. He quickly pawed at her leg and then jumped up into her lap.

"Hey, why can't I do that?" chuckled Beast Boy.

"Because you'd break the chair," said Raven, petting her cat. She then picked him up and placed him on the floor. Just as she was about to take a sip of her tea the cat leapt back into her lap. "Bijou!" She had decided to name that cat Bijou, meaning jewel in French, because he looked like he was wearing a white necklace around his neck.

Beast Boy laughed as Raven tossed the cat from her lap again. She scooted in closer to the table and finally took a sip of her tea. The cat continued to rub her legs over and over.

"Wow, that's one attached cat," said Beast Boy.

"He's just hungry," said Raven. "I haven't given him his breakfast yet. Speaking of which, how's yours?"

"Fantastic," said Beast Boy with a mouthful of food.

"Good," said Raven, smiling. She finished her tea and stood up. "Well, I've got to get going." She went into the kitchen to feed her beloved little cat. He continued to rub her legs and even started mewing.

"Awe, do you have to go?" asked Beast Boy, standing up and bringing his dishes to the sink. He placed them in and then wrapped his arms around her. "I want to spend my birthday with you."

"I know," said Raven, smiling at his touch. Bijou had had enough and leapt up onto the counter to get his breakfast. Raven spun around and said, "But I have to work today so I don't have to work Monday, so we can have the whole weekend. Wouldn't you rather have me for the entire weekend then just for today?"

"I guess," pouted Beast Boy. "But I would really like to have you now. How much time do you have before you have to leave?"

"Not enough time for that," said Raven, smirking.

"Please?" he pleaded, rocking her back and forth in his arms.

"Are you sure you can't wait until tonight?" asked Raven, wrapping her arms around his neck.

"Yes," said Beast Boy, leaning in and kissing her.

Raven smiled and sighed, "Alright."

Now Raven would usually never allow them to make love in the morning on the days she had to work. This was because it always left her feeling calm and relaxed, which was what her meditation was supposed to do. So, if she was already feeling centered, her class would suffer. But, it was his birthday, so she decided just this once wouldn't hurt.

Raven barely had any time to rest once they were finished. She had to get to work. Beast Boy was upset to see her go, but he knew it was only for a few hours. Since it was his birthday he planned on watching all of his favorite movies and eating all of his favorite snack foods. Yes, it was going to be the perfect day.

The room was quiet, as it usually was. Instead of walls, the room was surrounded by mirrors. Raven sat facing her class softly saying her mantra. Everyone in the room was repeating her mantra as well. The room was perfectly calm and serene. Everyone had reached their center and cleared their mind. Raven couldn't help but have a small smile as she chanted. It had been a very good morning.

"Okay," said Raven in a soft voice. "Now let's leave our centers… leave our minds… and come back to the room." She let out a long sigh as did everyone else in the room. She opened her eyes and watched as her class did the same, each looking very serene. "Everyone feel relaxed?"

A chorus of yeses filled the room as well as a few chuckles from the new comers who hadn't known what to expect. Everyone began to yawn and stretch as they came back from their meditative state.

"Alright, I'll see everyone next week," said Raven, slowly getting to her feet. She had a different class four days a week and Fridays were usually for beginners. "For next week, I want everyone to find their own mantra. Something you can say that will help you find your center. We all know what our center is, right? Good, okay, so think of something you may say often to try and calm down. Have a good weekend."

They all wished her the same and began to clear out of the room with their yoga mats tucked under their arms. Raven stretched again and bent over to touch her toes. She was feeling extremely relaxed on this day. Her black hair fell in her face and she flipped it back as she stood back up. She looked at herself in the mirrors and began to fix her comfy clothes she always wore to class. She had slowly gotten used to looking normal out in public.

"Well, you sure look happy today," said a familiar voice.

She jumped and quickly looked in the reflection of the mirror and saw him standing there. She spun around and smiled. "What are you doing here?" she asked, walking over to him.

"I couldn't stand waiting anymore," said Beast Boy, closing the door behind him. "So I walked down here."

"You walked here?" she half laughed. "It's five miles!"

"Eh, it's not that much," he said, shrugging. He reached her and wrapped his arms around her, kissing her as soon as he could touch her. "Besides, it's my birthday and I'll walk when I want to."

Raven laughed against his soft lips and kissed him again. "You don't mind if I take the car home, do you?" she asked.

"No, only if I can bum a ride, cuz I'm really tired now," said Beast Boy.

"Well that's what happens when you haven't hit the gym in a month or two," she chuckled.

"Remind me to renew my membership here," said Beast Boy.

"Awe, you spoiled my birthday gift to you," said Raven, pouting. Beast Boy pulled away and looked at her, hoping she was kidding. Of course, she was, and he smiled. She knew just how to get him. She gave him one last kiss and said, "Well, I've still got to clean up the room, so why don't you wait for me outside?"

"Okay," he said and released her.

While Raven cleaned up Beast Boy wandered around the Y. He made it to the basketball court and took a peak inside. There was a group of about twenty children, each between the ages of five and eight, being taught how to play basketball by their mentors. He guessed that it must have been some sort of after school program.

Beast Boy loved children and he loved watching them play. They were so carefree and spontaneous, which was what Beast Boy was. He related to children more than to adults. That's why he couldn't wait to have some of his own. He knew he was going to be the fun parent. Poor Raven would have to be the discipliner.

"There you are," she said from behind him. "I was looking all over for you."

"Sorry, I was just looking around," he said with a smile. "We ready to go?"

"Yes we are," she said, smiling. "Let's go birthday boy." She took his hand and the two left the Y.