Ch 28

Raven woke up alone, but she found a note on the pillow Gar had slept on last night. Reading it, she found out he went grocery shopping because there was nothing in the fridge. He wanted to let her sleep and meditate if she needed to. She smiled at Gar's thoughtfulness as she sat crosslegged on her bed, closed her eyes, and levitated off the bed. Only a few minutes in, she heard her phone vibrating.

"Hello."

"Raven."

"Aunt Maiden, it's good to hear from you. How are you?"

"I'm fine dear. I wanted to check in on you. I know the way my husband and I left things with you wasn't right. I'm very sorry for his behavior."

"You don't have to apologize Aunt Maiden. It wasn't your fault."

"Bedford is somewhat closed minded. I've been trying to get him to open his mind because we're family Raven. You're important to me as was my sister."

"I appreciate that Aunt Maiden."

"So, what have you been up to?"

"We went to visit Gar's old team the Doom Patrol. We visited some friends in Detroit with Gar, and we went to the wedding of Dick and Kory, also close friends."

"The Doom Patrol, oh I love them. When Bedford and I use to travel, we saw them rescue some people from a burning building with a boy wearing a mask. It was amazing. That must have been your boyfriend Gar."

"How old would you say Gar was at the time?"

"Oh, about 8 or 9 years old but he was quick. Mento must have taught him well."

"Yeah," she said, feeling uneasy that at such a young age he was fighting crime.

"It would be so amazing to meet the Doom Patrol. Well I guess if you and Garfield ever get married, then I will have the chance. You two are thinking about marriage, aren't you?"

"Someday but there's no need to rush."

"Well I'm glad you're both doing good. Enjoy all the traveling and we'll talk soon."

"I hope you can convince Uncle Bedford to be more open minded. Thank you for calling Aunt Maiden."

"Anytime you need to talk dear, I'm here."

Raven smiled. "I appreciate that," she said as Maiden hung up. Putting her phone down on the bed, she resumed her meditation. She felt herself relax and become focused but what her aunt said about Gar on the Doom Patrol stayed on her mind.

Gar came back with the groceries, setting them on the kitchen counter and then putting them away in the appropriate places. Once everything was away, he decided to make some breakfast for him and Raven. Setting her kettle on the burner, he knew she would like her tea after she meditated.

Gar smiled. It had been nice waking up to Raven's body in his arms. He felt complete, like nothing in the world mattered but the two of them. He couldn't remember the last time he had felt truly this happy in his life as he set breakfast at the table along with Raven's kettle and a cup. Going to the fridge to get some juice, he closed the door and was startled to see Raven at the table eating breakfast. "Good morning Gar," she smirked.

"You're too stealthy for your own good Rae," he smiled and then noticed Raven was still wearing her robe from last night. "You didn't change?"

"Was I suppose to?" she asked.

"No, you just usually get dressed after you wake up."

She was feeling a little devious this morning as something came to mind. "Do you want me to take it off?" she asked, trying to sound innocent.

"Uh um NO! I—I mean YES! Wait I—I mean—I'm just going to sit here at the table and eat breakfast.

"Good choice," she smiled.

Looking up at her, he smiled. "You're just trying to mess with me."

"It worked, didn't it?" she asked before she sipped her tea. "Good tea by the way."

"Thanks. You know I didn't mean anything by your wardrobe choice. It's just so unlike you."

"I know, but I'm feeling lazy today."

"I am such a bad influence on you."

"It had to happen some time. Anyway I got a call from my aunt. She apologized for my uncle's behavior, and she told me something surprising."

"What was it?"

"When my aunt and uncle traveled, they saw you with the Doom Patrol rescuing people from a burning building. She said you must have been 8 or 9 at the time."

"Mento thought it was a good idea to get me started early in the Doom Patrol. Rita didn't, so we waited a few months. I worked hard and trained. I wanted to contribute to the team, and that was one of my first missions. Mento saw what I could do and the rest was history."

"You were so young."

"Yeah, but it all worked out Rae. Looking back, I know it wasn't smart at the time, but I was willing to do anything to prove myself worthy of fighting beside such amazing heroes. I didn't think about the consequences. I was only thinking about this new family I had that accepted me as I am."

Settling on the couch, Raven rested against his chest while his arm wrapped around her. The quiet was nice, but she wondered why he hadn't asked her if if he could turn the TV on. She wasn't sure she wanted to ruin the moment, but she was curious.

"I was thinking," said Gar.

"Don't strain yourself," Raven smirked.

"I love you, so I'm going to let that slide," he said as he kissed the top of her head. "Anyway I know we can't travel forever. I'm just not sure where we'd settle. I've been trying to think of place, but I have no idea."

"How long have you been thinking about this?"she asked as she shifted in his embrace to face him.

"Since Dick and Kory's wedding. At one point I was thinking what if we never stay in one place? What if we don't settle? I—what do you think Rae?"

"You want to spend our lives traveling the world forever? I mean it sounds wonderful, but it's not practical. We need to do something with our lives."

"I know your right Rae. That's why I've been thinking about going to college and getting a degree in Zoology. I just have to think of the places I want to apply."

"That's great Gar! The truth is I've been thinking about going to college. I want to be a librarian, so I figured I would get my masters in library and information science. Now we have to figure out where we want to be, not to mention we'll have to get jobs."

Gar smiled. "Well at least it sounds like we have a plan. It just requires some research but for now let's relax," he said as he held Raven tighter to his body. He sighed, breathing in her scent. "You know I'm just going to keep wondering what's under your robe." Raven felt nervous and exciting at the same time as his lips met the back of her neck.

Raven smiled. "I guess I could change into some clothes."

"Or?"

"Or what Gar?" she said as her eyes met his.

"Let's go for a swim in the pool."

"Naked?"

"Why Raven how scandalous of you?" he said as she blushed. "I was thinking in our bathing suits, but—

"No! Your idea was better."

"You know I'm never going to hear that ever again, right?"

"Nope," she smirked as she got off the couch with Gar, and they headed towards their separate rooms to change.

While she was changing into her bathing suit, an idea crossed her mind.

Gar was waiting for Raven in the pool. The water felt cold as he submerged his entire body under the water. When he came to the surface, he saw Raven walk into the room in her cloak and wondered what was going on. He wondered if she changed her mind until her hand grasped her cloak, removing it from her body.

"Whoa!" he said in surprise and amazement. He could feel all kinds of sensations in the lower half of his body.

Standing at the edge of the pool was a very naked Raven. She floated over the pool and then submerged herself under the water and came back up to see the surprised look on her boyfriend's face. "Surprised."

"Ye—yes," he said as he blushed and then he felt something tugging at his swim shorts.

"May I?" she asked.

"Sure, I was feeling overdressed anyway," he said as he felt her powers take off his shorts.

Their naked bodies pressed up together in the pool, holding each other close, just enjoying the intimate moment between them. Her arms around his neck, and his arms lying respectively around her waist.

"I thought it was about time we saw each other like this," said Raven.

"I couldn't agree more," he smiled. "You look breathtaking by the way."

"You're not so bad yourself," she said as she felt his lower half press against her leg. She smirked. "I can feel you, you know?"

"Not something I can help or want to hide Rae," he smirked right back at her.

"You know I thought I would be more nervous about this, but I feel comfortable with you," she said as she felt his hands run up and down her back.

"You sure know how to make a spectacular entrance," he said, the feeling of her naked breasts pressed up against his chest, making him excited again.

"You just can't help yourself, can you Gar?"

"You're just so beautiful I can't resist what your body does to me."

"What do you want to do Gar?" she asked, staring right into his eyes.

"I—I," he said as he felt her press her body into his. He moaned as his arms moved to caress her face. "I want you so bad right now it hurts but—

"What are you waiting for Garfield?"

"I want to take you out to dinner tomorrow, stop by that bookstore you love, and take you out for dessert. I want to bring you home afterwards and make love to the most beautiful woman I've ever known in my life because you deserve to be treated with nothing but dignity and respect."

"You are the most sexiest man alive Garfield Logan," she said as she passionately kissed him.