Ch 9

Raven had decided to start off her morning at her favorite cafe in the city. She needed some distance from the tower. Everyone's emotions had been especially overwhelming yesterday. In the cafe people's emotions were less chaotic and more calm. She sighed after taking a sip of her tea.

"Raven."

"Did you follow me here?" she asked as they took a seat at her table. "What do you want?"

"You have to talk to her, convince her she's making a big mistake."

"Cyborg is my friend Herald. Why would I convince the woman he loves to leave her?"

"She will only break his heart."

"Like she broke yours. Your past relationship with Bumblebee is none of my business. She has made her choice and now you must make the choice to let go," she said as she got up from the table. Before she could leave the cafe, she felt someone holding her back. "I suggest you let go of my wrist before I make you." She felt him let go as she walked out of the cafe.

"It's not like he can offer her anything," said Herald, making Raven stop in her tracks.

"What are you talking about?" she asked as she turned around to face him.

"He's a robot," said Herald. "What physical relationship can they hope to have?"

"There's more to a relationship then sex," said Raven. "Once again it's none of your business so I suggest you stop talking and go back to where you came from."

"You're as cold as they come. No wonder why you're not in a relationship. You probably scare them away before they have the chance to get to know—AH!" he yelled.

Raven came out of her head to see a green wolf attacking Herald. "Beast boy!" yelled Raven. "Azarath Metrion Zinthos!" she said as she brought the wolf over to her, trying to calm him down with her powers. She faced Herald. "I think it's time you left," she said as Herald walked away. Letting the green wolf down onto the sidewalk, he changed back into his human form. "Why?"

"I don't like how he talked to you, and I got angry. I'm sorry Raven, but you can't tell me he didn't deserve it."

"That's beside the point Beast boy. I could have handled him myself. I don't need—

"I know, but that's what friends are for, right? I got your back no matter what."

"So what were you doing around here?"

"I was tracking Herald. He was following you, so I followed him. I wanted to make sure nothing was going to happen to you, and I know, I know you can handle yourself. I didn't trust him."

Raven smiled. "Thanks for having my back Beast boy even if I didn't need it," she said as he smiled, and she felt the butterflies in her stomach.

Beast boy had convinced Raven to go to breakfast with him even though she had assured him that the tea she had before was enough for her. Sitting in a booth, they both ordered their meals.

"Think of this as an apology breakfast," said BB. "I'm buying."

"That's nice of you Beast boy, but it's not necessary. I forgive you."

"I know," said BB as he blushed. "I—I just wanted to spend some time with you."

"Oh," said Raven as she blushed as well. "Well you could have just said so Beast boy. I would have accepted your invitation."

"Really!" he exclaimed.

She could feel his excitement rush through her, and it was overwhelming. She managed to keep in control of her emotions. "Yes," she smiled.

"You know you've been smiling more lately."

"What, is it a crime or something?"

"No, it looks really beautiful on you."

Raven didn't know how the whole diner hadn't imploded with everyone inside. 'How is this possible?' she thought.

'You're accepting me Raven,' said Love. 'You're accepting your feelings for Beast boy.'

"Uh Raven, everything ok?" asked BB.

"Yes. Sorry, did you say something?"

"I'm glad you came with me."

"Me to."

"Do—do you think you'd want to do this again with me?"

Raven was shocked. 'Is he asking what I think he's asking?' she thought. "Are—are you asking me out?"

"I've always had feelings for you Rae, and I want to see where it goes."

"I—I've had feelings for you to Beast boy," she said as she looked him in the eyes to see the shocked expression on his face.

"Really?"

"Yes, and I will go out with you," she said as BB took her hand in his and smiled at her.

"I feel like the luckiest guy on the planet."

"I feel pretty lucky myself," she said as she smiled at him once again.