Raven awoke slowly, feeling well rested and refreshed. She opened her eyes, to see Starfire sleeping next to her. Raven smiled, looking at the sleeping alien. They had apparently moved during the night; they were cuddled close to one another, and sleeping face to face. Raven was close enough to feel Starfire's breath on her lips. Raven watched Starfire for a moment, enjoying the morning peace.
Raven felt her hand on Raven's side, under the blanket. She moved her hand slightly, caressing Starfire's hip. Starfire shifted slightly in her sleep, smiling and sighing slightly. Raven pulled herself closer to the girl, pressing her body to Starfire's. The bed was warm and cozy, and Raven found that waking up next to Starfire was wonderful.
Raven pulled a few errant strands of hair from Starfire's face, admiring her beauty once again. It felt strange to be so close to her, or so close to anyone for that matter. Raven let her hand wander a bit, running it along Starfire's body. Her face to her neck, sliding over her shoulders, running down her ribs, delaying a moment in the small of her back.
Raven spoke softly, not wanting to jar Starfire awake too suddenly. "Starfire, wake up. It's nearly nine, the others will worry where you are. Starfire..."
Starfires eyes opened slowly, and she smiled as she saw Raven. Starfire hugged Raven gently, letting out a contented sigh as she did so. "Good morning, dear friend. I trust your sleeping was well?"
"Yes, I slept well. I don't want to get out of bed, with you here." Raven felt strangely open, and surprised herself by speaking like that. She put it out of her mind though, since Starfire looked happy.
"You are most kind. I also enjoy your company. We should sleep together more often, yes?"
Raven nodded, laying her head on Starfire's chest. She could feel that Starfire had at least some milk again, already. She felt a now familiar hunger rising in her. She suppressed it for the moment. "Yes, we should. I'm... surprised that we can be like this. Two days ago, I would never have done this."
Starfire gently ran her fingers through Raven's hair. "I know what it is that you mean. I was uncomfortable at first even asking you to perform Grebnaxlorg with me, and now I am not afraid at all that you will stop."
The girls lay there for a time, Raven resting on Starfire's chest, while Starfire gently played with Raven's hair, seemingly lost in thought. A few scant beams of sunlight shone through the thick black curtain, leaving a few spots of light on Starfire's orange body. Raven watched the light dance as the curtain swayed in the slight breeze from the air conditioner vent.
Starfire's quiet voice broke the silence. "Raven, are you hungry again this morning?"
Raven smiled. "Yes, Starfire. May I?"
"Of course. I would be happy."
The feeding was again quiet and slow. Raven enjoyed the taste and the tranquility, while Starfire gently held her. It had only been a few hours since the last time, however, and Starfire was quickly empty. Raven, feeling a bit bold, continued to gently suckle after the milk was gone. Starfire made no move to stop her, though her grip tightened slightly as Raven began to move her tongue more.
After a few moments of this, Raven pulled her lips away from Starfire, and lay her head down on her chest again. "Thank you. I hope I didn't bother you by... continuing after you were empty."
Starfire shook her head, though Raven couldn't see it from her position. "You did not. Though it was unexpected, it was... enjoyable. I know that you enjoy drinking, and I am happy for it. You are a very dear friend."
Raven hugged Starfire slightly, then pulled herself to sitting. She smiled down at Starfire, who was again looking at her body. "Am I still as beautiful as yesterday?"
"You are still very beautiful." Starfire pulled herself into a sitting position also. "It is getting late in the morning, however. Do you believe that we should shower?"
Raven's mind immediately flashed back to watching Starfire use the shower massager. She could feel herself getting aroused, just at the memory. "Y-Yes. We should. It is getting late."
Starfire turned towards the side of the bed, hopping gently to the floor, then reached out her hand, pulling Raven gently to standing as well. "Come, since it is late, we will go together."
Raven allowed herself to be pulled into the bathroom. Starfire turn on the water, testing it with her hand and deciding to wait a few moments for it to warm up. She turn again towards Raven, smiling. "Sharing the shower does not bother you?"
"No, we've been naked together all night, Starfire. I... don't want to be parted from you yet." Raven walked up behind Starfire, putting her arms around the girl's waist. Raven placed her head on Starfire's shoulder, gently brushing Starfire's neck with her lips. Starfire put her hands over Raven's, and leaned her head against her friend's. A few moments passed as the room heated from the warm water. Starfire giggled, walking forward and pulling Raven along with her, stepping into the shower.
The warm water helped to wake both girls from their morning grogginess, and Raven couldn't help but marvel again at Starfire's body, with droplets of water running down her beautiful curves. Starfire helped herself to Raven's body soap, working up a lather and washing herself happily. Raven could do little but watch, entranced.
Starfire smiled, having washed herself for the most part. "Raven, would you assist me? I cannot reach the middle of my back, and I would like you to wash it please."
Raven snapped out of her stupor, and nodded, taking the soap and lathering her hands. Starfire turned from her, and Raven gingerly began to wash Starfire's back. Though she enjoyed the freedom to touch Starfire like this, Raven couldn't help but worry over the limitations of their newfound closeness. If Raven strayed too low with her hands, would Starfire be offended? If she washed Starfire's sides, and in doing so brushed her breasts, would Starfire be angered? Raven played safe, being careful to stay in the middle of Starfire's back, though she did desperately wish to move farther.
Starfire smiled and turned towards Raven again, letting the water rinse her back. "Friend, you have not washed at all. Is something wrong?"
Raven shook her head. "Northing's wrong, Starfire. I'm just not used to showering with another person. It's distracting."
Starfire soaped up her hands, and stepped around Raven, pushing her gently into the water. Raven's skin tingled as she felt Starfire's hands on her back, rubbing her and washing her without request. Starfire leaned forward, speaking quietly into Raven's ear. "It feels good, does it not? I enjoy washing you, Raven."
Raven nodded, as Starfire continued to wash her back. Starfire's hands felt magical. Raven felt Starfire's hands move around her waist, as Starfire began to wash her stomach. Though the streaming water quickly rinsed the soap from Starfire's hands, she continued the washing motion, while resting her head on Raven's shoulder. Raven reached back, putting her hands on Starfire's hips, simply wanting something to hold on to.
Raven heard Starfire coo slightly, as her hands wandered upwards, rubbing Raven's body just under her breasts. The warm water made both of their bodies slick and smooth, and Raven closed her eyes, leaning her head back against Starfire in warm contentment. Her body was very aroused, though she wasn't sure if Starfire felt the same way.
Starfire gathered more soap, gently washing Raven's arms, from her hands upwards. Raven felt Starfire's hesitation as she approached Raven's breasts, buying time by lathering her hands again. Starfire paused a moment, apparently unsure of how to proceed, and then knelt behind Raven, washing her feet, then moving up her legs. Raven kept her eyes closed, enjoying the feeling of Starfire's hands on her body, despite the awkward situation.
Starfire, finished with Raven's legs, paused a moment, more, then leaned in again, gently hugging the soapy girl. Raven hugged Starfire back, feeling their wet bodies pressed together. Starfire spoke quietly. "There are places left unwashed... should I wash them?"
Raven nodded, and whispered to her friend. "Yes... I think you should. If you don't want to, I will do it."
Starfire gently pulled Raven with her into the water again, rinsing the soap from both of them as they embraced gently. The girls moved again away from the water, and Starfire lathered her hands, standing behind Raven and reaching around, tentatively touching Raven's breasts.
Raven leaned against Starfire, letting out a contented sigh, as the girl began to wash her breasts, gently massaging them as she did so. Though much of the washing had been very simple and short, Starfire seemed to take great care to wash Raven's breasts thoroughly, massaging and kneading them as she did so. Raven closed her eyes, holding her hands on Starfire's hips, losing herself in the sensation of being washed by the beautiful alien. Starfire's fingers gently twisted and rubbed Raven's nipples, still soapy and washing carefully. Raven gasped as Starfire pinched them gently, and heard Starfire's amused giggle.
Starfire lathered her hands once more, and Raven felt her body tense in apprehension. Starfire's hands rested around Raven's waist, moving very slowly downwards. Raven could tell that Starfire was also unsure of washing Raven there, but wanted to do so badly. Starfire's fingers reached the top of the small diamond of hair, and she began to gently lather the hair, still being cautious about moving farther downward. Ravens' body felt electric, tingling from Starfire's gentle touch. Raven felt Starfire's lips on her neck, and a slight pressure from Starfire's light nibbling.
Starfire's hands finally moved downward, her slender fingers tracing lines over Raven's labia. Raven shuddered, the sensation of being touched there by another for the first time nearly overwhelming her. Starfire's nibbling became a gentle bite as she began to wash Raven's lips. Raven's knees felt weak, as the girl she had become so close to rubbed and massaged her most personal place.
After a few moments that both felt like an eternity and not nearly long enough, Starfire pulled her hands from Raven, puling her back into the water. The soap rinsed quickly, and the girls stood in the streaming water, both panting slightly and holding each other tightly.
After the girls had dried off silently, both rather uncertain of what to say, they walked back into Raven's room, each getting dressed in their own ways. Fully clothed once more, they sat next to each other on the foot of Raven's bed, holding hands almost instinctively.
Starfire was the one to break the silence. "We should sleep together like this more often."
Raven nodded, leaning against Starfire slightly. "Yes, and shower like that also. I enjoyed being washed by you."
Starfire smiled, the awkward uncertainty passed. "Yes, I enjoyed it also. The closest of friends are able to wash each other completely, and not be angry, yes? I am happy with our friendship, Raven."
"So am I, Starfire."
Starfire stood, an almost regretful look in her eyes. "I must leave though; it is nearly 11. I am never asleep so long. Is anyone in the hallway?"
Raven concentrated, using her powers to sense anyone nearby. "No, it's clear. Will I see you tonight?"
Starfire smiled back at Raven as she opened the door. "Of course. We must continue the Grebnaxlorg, and there is no better place than bed, yes? I will see you later, Raven."
Raven watched as Starfire left the room, then walked over and locked the door. She leaned heavily against the door, thinking back over the shower. It had been the single most sexual thing she had ever experienced. Feeling Starfire touch her had just amazed her, and she couldn't imagine never feeling it again.
She wasn't a lesbian... was she?
Raven sighed, thinking over the past few days with Starfire. She kept trying to convince herself that she wasn't a lesbian, but every chance that she had with Starfire was full of arousal and desire. Raven found that she couldn't even think of Aqualad right now, or any other guy that had caught her eye in the past. Starfire's soft skin and long hair, her pert breasts and soft lips, her small patch of pubic hair, everything about her filled Raven's mind.
Raven shook her head, trying to clear it. She wasn't a lesbian. She wasn't. Starfire was just so beautiful that... she was being so nice, so... It was just a natural reaction. She wasn't a lesbian.
Raven sighed. Maybe a walk around the tower would help clear her mind. She opened the door, and walked out quickly, almost running directly into Robin.
Robin smiled at her, seemingly relieved. "Raven, you're coming out of your room? You've been in there so much recently, I was thinking you might be depressed."
"No more than usual." Raven tried to keep her face expressionless. Though she felt comfortable with Starfire, showing emotion to others was something she still didn't want to do.
Robin narrowed his eyes slightly, looking at Raven closely. "What is that mark on your neck?"
Raven's eyes went wide, and she cupped her hand over the place where Starfire had bitten her neck. "Its... I... It's from..."
"Let me see it. It looks like a bite." Robin moved Raven's hand, and inspected the mark. "Whatever it was, it wasn't human. There are three sets of incisors here. Were you using your mirror or something?"
Raven nodded, thankful for the way out of telling the truth. "Uh, yes. A demon, a small one, did that. They aren't able to truly hurt me, but still it left a mark."
Robin nodded, though he seemed suspicious. "Be careful, Raven. Anyway, we have combat training today at two, so be ready for--"
The blaring alarm cut Robin off, as the tower alerted the team that something had happened in the city. Without hesitation, Raven surrounded herself and Robin in her powers, and teleported them to the operations room. Robin rushed over to the console, bringing up camera footage of the recent prison break, with Cinderblock running from a smashed hole in the side of the jail. The other Titans filed into the room, Beastboy and Cyborg having been tinkering with the T-Car, and Starfire coming from the direction of her room. Starfire stood unusually close to Raven, but no one but the girls noticed.
Robin turned towards his team. "Ok Titans, we've all done this before. Cinderblock escaped again. He was last sighted near the quarry on the north side of town. Let's go!"
The Titans followed their leader to the roof, where Starfire lifted Robin by his hands, and Beastboy carried Cyborg, as a large pterodactyl. Raven, as usual, flew alone. However, Raven did find herself flying behind Starfire, watching as the girl flew through the air.
Cinderblock fought well, and he was, as always, very persistent and very durable. All the Titans were tired, as the fight dragged on and on. Cinderblock showed no signs of slowing, however.
Starfire, obviously angered with the duration of the battle, swooped around Cinderblock, grabbing him from behind, and attempting to hold his arms back. As he struggled to free himself, Starfire spoke. "You must surrender! You have never beaten us, and this long battle is placing people in danger!"
Either uncaring or uncomprehending, Cinderblock continued to struggle against the girl's strength. With a sudden burst of power, he stopped trying to break free, and instead pulled her over his head, smashing her powerfully into the hard stone ground. Starfire lay on the ground, obviously dazed.
The enraged Cinderblock raised his hands, cupping them together and bringing them down towards Starfire, in what would be a death blow.
"Starfire!" Robin and Raven both shouted as they saw their teammate and friend in danger. Though Cinderblock had been strong enough to shatter her forcefields before, Raven created one over Starfire, using all of her anger and protectiveness. The shield held, unflinching, as Cinderblock pounded into it. The concussion from the blast shook the ground, and Raven heard the glass break in the tractor nearby. Robin dove under the shield, rolling away with Starfire.
Cinderblock recoiled, his hands cracked and breaking from the impact with the shield. Suddenly he was surrounded with Raven's power, and she slammed him brutally into the ground, knocking him senseless. Raven could feel her control slipping, and still had enough presence of mind to cease her assault. She floated the to ground, as Cyborg tied steel girders around Cinderblock. Beastboy approached, as happy and annoying as ever.
"Wow, Raven! You took him down in one shot! You should do that faster next time!" Beastboy held a hand up, waiting for a high five from the girl.
Ignoring his hand, Raven tried to concentrate and center herself, calming her emotions. "It... wasn't easy, Beastboy."
Raven looked over towards Starfire, who was being tended to by Robin. She walked over quickly, and felt the other Titans coming up behind her. Starfire was not terribly injured, simply dazed from the impact. In fact, by the time Raven got to her, she was smiling strangely. Raven reached out her hands, placing them around Starfire's face, and focused, healing the girl as best she could.
On the flight back to the tower, as Cyborg took Cinderblock back to the prison, Raven tried to sort through her emotions. That shield shouldn't have held. She obviously felt something powerful for Starfire, and apparently much stronger than the friendship they had previously shared. After the Titans arrived back on the roof, Raven excused herself quickly to her room, skipping Robin's debriefing.
The hour of meditation before she was disturbed helped Raven greatly to calm her wayward powers. Though her father was no longer an issue, the same demonic blood flowed through her, and going too far to that side of herself may be unrecoverable.
However, Raven smiled as the knock on the door broke her meditative state. She opened the door,finding the smiling alien girl outside. Raven almost fell backwards as Starfire jumped towards her, hugging her tightly. Starfire slid the door shut with her foot, and squeezed Raven tightly. After a few moments, she released her, and locked the door properly. "Thank you for saving me, Raven. I am in your debt."
Raven smiled, trying to recover her breath after the overzealous hug. "It's what... friends do. Plus, Robin helped."
"May I repay you with a late lunch? Physical activity assists Tamaranian production. I have very much for you, and I know you will enjoy it." Starfire smiled happily, obviously in a very good mood.
Raven put her arms around Starfire's neck, pulling her close and pressing herself against her. She moved closer, her lips just brushing Starfire's, testing the girl. Starfire's hands around her waist tightened, and Raven took it as a sign. She leaned forward just a small bit more, and pressed her lips to Starfire's. The kiss was over quickly, as Raven did not want to pressure Starfire, and also she was still uncomfortable doing this. As she pulled away, she could see Starfire's eyes shining happily. "Raven, you kissed me."
Raven smiled, a litle uncertain of herself. "I... It felt like... I wanted to... I guess it just felt right to do."
Starfire lightly picked Raven up, carrying her to the bed. She lay Raven down, and began to undress. Raven unclasped her cloak, and tossed it away, while phasing through her costume as well. Starfire, now naked as well, lay down with her, and smiled at her. "I am glad that we are so comfortable together, Raven. Please, I am very full and I know that the fighting has made you hungry as well, yes?"
Raven crawled on top of Starfire, straddling her waist once more, feeling her mouth water in anticipation. Raven pressed her body against Starfire's, feeling the warmth of the alien's skin under her most sensitive area. She bent down, taking Starfire's right nipple into her mouth, and suckled hungrily, desperate for the milk. Starfire's back arched slightly, as the milk began flowing. Starfire's hands roamed Raven's body, caressing her back.
The milk filled Raven's mouth quickly, and she was forced to slow her pace, calming her hunger. Raven drank deeply, swallowing when needed and draining her friend more quickly than normal. Starfire was more reactive this time, her breath quickening when Raven had emptied one breast, but continued to suckle for a few moments longer, flicking the nipple gently with her tongue.
Raven quickly moved to the other nipple, however, still feeling hungry. She suckled quickly, and in only a minute or two, Starfire was once again emptied. Raven felt almost sad, having to pull away from the girl. Raven saw that a small drop of milk had escaped her, running a trail down Starfire's breast. Starfire saw it also, and used her finger to wipe the drop off, and holding it up for Raven. Raven gently took Starfire's hand, and closed her lips around her finger, running her tongue over it, tasting the milk and pulling away slowly. Feeling emboldened, she returned again to Starfire's dry breast, gently suckling and licking her nipple.
Starfire held Raven as she continued to suckle. It was another few minutes before Raven felt satisfied, pulling her lips from Starfire and laying next to her again. Starfire sighed happily, and Raven snuggled up to her. Starfire spoke softly, the contentment evident in her voice. "That was wonderful."
"Mmm." Raven barely vocalized her assent, nuzzling into Starfire's neck. She felt perfectly at home; warm and content against this beautiful woman. Raven felt Starfire's breathing grow slow and steady, and realized that she was asleep. Raven kissed Starfire's neck lightly, and smiled.
Maybe... maybe it wouldn't be so bad to... to be a lesbian. Raven couldn't help but think, laying against Starfire, feeling happy and loved, that being a lesbian would have it's plusses. Though she'd never have admitted it a few days ago, having spent so much time with Starfire, and having become so close... Raven had to admit that it almost made sense. She was unsure what this realization meant. She'd been attracted to boys before; though to be honest Aqualad was almost more girlish than boyish, in many ways. Also, while she and Starfire were very close, she wasn't sure how she felt about becoming more than just friends.
Raven had to smile. They were already more than friends. Even ignoring the shower, and the kiss, she and Starfire had bonded on a level so much deeper than any friendship that Raven had ever had. Raven felt that having to separate from Starfire may kill her at this point. Raven gently moved her fingers over Starfire's breast, admiring the shape and curve. Starfire shifted slightly in her sleep, sighing and muttering "Raven..."
Raven caressed Starfire's face. As much as she had fought it, as much as she had denied it... she was. She couldn't say that she wasn't anymore.
Raven felt that it had to be said, and so she whispered it to the sleeping Starfire.
"Starfire... I... I am a lesbian. I hope, when you wake up... that you'll say you are too."
Starfire made no response, and Raven lay her head against her again, closing her eyes, and drifting off to sleep.
A/N: Ok! I know it's unexpected to see another chapter from me so soon, but here it is. Raven finally admitted her feelings to herself! Of course, the story doesn't end here, so keep reading :) Thanks for your readership, and please review!