Disclaimer: I do not nor have I ever owned Teen Titans.
On the Way
Roy and Raven pulled out of the T garage in Roy's personal onyx black Aston Martin Vanquish S on their way to a private airstrip where companies kept their executive jets.
"This is very…hmmm…luxurious," mumbled Raven as she sank deeper into the leather seat.
Roy glazed over to Raven and chuckled. "Enjoying the ride?" he asked.
"Sure beats riding on the back of the T-cycle," replied Raven, earning another chuckle from Roy.
Raven turned and looked at Roy. She took in his profile and smooth movements while he drove. There was something so distinctly masculine in the way his arms moved and his strong calloused hand maneuvered the steering wheel with one hand while the other worked the clutch. She smiled, turned back and watched the passing scenery ahead while absentmindedly tucking her hair behind her ears with her left hand.
It was at this moment that Roy stole another glace at his partner and his breath caught when he saw her face bathed in the warm glow of the evening's sunset. The wedding rings sparkled with a bright intensity that added another dimension to Raven's enchanting beauty. He would never tire looking at her, and that unnerved him.
They soon arrived at the airstrip and Roy stopped the car directly beside a large corporate jet. There were several people around to retrieve their luggages and loaded them onto the plane.
Roy and Raven climbed aboard the jet and were met by a cheery flight attendant. "Welcome aboard Mr. and Mrs. Harper. My name is Joanne and I will be one of your flight attendants for this fourteen hours flight to EuroBasel Airport."
Roy and Raven quickly settled into the spacious and refined cabin, sipping champagne. They waited until the jet had taken off and the flight attendant had taken their meal selection to the on-board chef before they resumed their planning for the mission.
After the four course gourmet meal, Rachel sat quietly sipping her tea and watched Roy across the table taking a sip of his scotch.
"I didn't know you drank scotch," she stated.
Roy shrugged, "Sort of expected in the business community. Although I still prefer a beer now and then."
"I was meaning to ask you, what are your responsibilities and how much time do you spend working for Queen Enterprises?" asked Raven.
"I have been taking on more responsibility after rehab. I did finish my MBA at Steel U but most of what I learnt about business is from working at Queen Enterprises." He twirled his drink and took another sip before continuing, "I leave most of the day-to-day operations to others and concentrate on strategy and larger mergers and acquisitions. Ollie is the Chairman of the Board and still gives his stamp of approval on major issues. He has backed all my business decisions so far and he seems to want to step away from the business even further." He paused. "And to answer the second part of the question, I spend about twenty hours a week for Queen Enterprises - most of it on nights when we are not on call and on the weekends. So, yeah I definitely don't go out and party as much as I used to. Actually, I haven't gone out at all."
"Wow," said Raven as she raised an eyebrow following that admission.
"Surprised?" asked Roy.
"More like unexpected," replied Raven. "We haven't been in touch that much since you returned to Titan East so I didn't know what you were doing during you spare time."
"Well, in that case, let's make sure that we stay in touch after this mission," suggested Roy as he reached across the table to hold her hand.
"Yes, I would like that," agreed Raven and smiled.
Roy found comfort in holding Raven's hand and did not want to let go. The flight attendant appeared and asked if they wanted anything else. They both politely declined so the flight attendant retreated and bid them a good night.
Roy, still holding Raven's hand pulled her up and led her to one of the state bedrooms in the back of the plane. He turned to her before saying, "There are three bedroom suites on this plane but umm…to keep up appearances, I think we should stay together in one of the suites."
"Yes, that would make sense since this plane does belong to Queen Enterprises and sleeping in different rooms would attract unwanted attention at a company where you are Chief Executive," concurred Raven.
Roy smiled and opened the door to the bedroom suite, letting Raven enter first. The bedroom looked surprising spacious and was decorated with the same refined and modern furnishings as in the main cabin. In the center was a king size bed with plush luxurious beddings.
Raven walked to the bed and plopped down. "I could definitely get used to this," she signed.
Roy laughed and locked the door. "Flying commercial after this is difficult." He looked at Raven and offered, "I can sleep on the couch and you can take the bed."
Raven looked up at the couch at the corner of the suite. "You won't even fit in there. We can share the bed, I don't mind. But I take the right side."
Roy lay down on the bed next to Raven. "Thanks, I will be the perfect gentleman and not harass you in bed, unless of course you want me to. Then I am more than willing to oblige and fulfill all of your secret desires," suggested Roy cloyingly while he raised his eyebrows.
Raven replied by smacking a pillow at Roy's face. She rolled over and pushed Roy down on the bed, straddling him and leaned down. "You have no idea what my desires are," she purred, an inch from his face. Then in a flash, she jumped off Roy, grabbed a suitcase and headed into the ensuite bathroom, smirking the whole time.
Roy lay there, flushed and completely flustered at what just transpired. Did Raven just really do that? And to him? He ran his hand through his hair and gulped. Oh man, this was going to be one brutal mission…