Plot twist: I do own the Teen Titans!*

The room was slowly getting brighter, causing Beast Boy to shut his eyes tighter in a vain attempt to stay asleep. But as the sun shone through his window and splashed across his face, he realized bitterly that unconsciousness was a lost cause.

Furrowing his brows in annoyance, he tentatively opened his eyes, only to be faced with a sight that thoroughly perplexed him.

Raven was still asleep.

He had never been in this situation before - she always woke up before him. She was never still in the room when he finally came to. It was like an unspoken agreement between them; she'd sleep there during the night, but come morning, she'd be gone without a trace. It was the only sense of normalcy for them - even if it was deluded.

And yet, there she was - sound asleep, her face relaxed and her breathing slow and even. During the night, it seemed they had abandoned the notion of spooning, and almost reverted back to their usual position. But instead of Raven using the changeling as a pillow, they were both facing each other, their faces merely a foot apart while their legs tangled themselves ever so slightly.

It was a strange sight for the green titan. Sure, he had watched Raven fall asleep plenty of times, but it was always so dark, and despite his enhanced eye sight, he never really realized how... cute she looked.

Quickly pushing away that thought, he continued to gaze at his teammate from an objective standpoint.

Raven's face had thinned out a bit since they had first formed the team, though she still had a youthful appearance. Her features were still soft, with just a little definition here and there, like her high cheekbones and arched eyebrows. But she still had her small, rounded nose, as well as her delicate chin. Her lips seemed to have filled out a bit, though they weren't necessarily thick. But they were nice lips, nonetheless.

She was pretty blessed when it came to her looks, despite the fact that she was half-demon. He had noticed it before, obviously, but it seemed that she was only getting better looking as they aged. Which kind of put him in a bit of a dilemma.

Crushing on her was completely out of the question, and yet, he found his mind was clouded with thoughts of her. And he knew that their arrangement was only making things worse, but he couldn't bring himself to put an end to it. Hell, he'd basically be announcing that he liked her, and would end up ruining their friendship either way. So he might as well stick around for the perks, even if it meant lying to her and himself.

He cringed internally at how horribly selfish that sounded, but his teammate stirring before him quickly put an end to any self-scolding. Closing his eyes hastily, Beast Boy hoped that Raven wouldn't pick up on the fact that he had just spent the last few minutes wide awake and staring at her, and instead think that he was still sleeping.

He began to steady his breathing, quickly relaxing his face as he felt his teammate wake up beside him. He could feel her sit up after a few moments, and wondered if she had been just as confused as him. But the sudden chill he felt along his back reminded him of the fact that he was shirtless, and that his bare torso was most likely on full display, since the covers were tangled amongst their legs. Not wanting to stay in that position, nor announce that he was awake, he casually rolled onto his stomach.

Raven hadn't seemed to move, though, and he was tempted to peek an eye open, but too scared to risk getting caught. Instead, he focused on hearing anything that would clue him in to what she was doing.

He could hear her breathing, along with the sound of her shirt shifting against her skin with every breath. It was all very regulated, and he suddenly realized that she was meditating. Feeling his curiosity rise, he wondered absently if she did this every morning.

Beast Boy continued listening to her breathe, letting the repetitive noise lull him back to sleep. He was again in the plain of unconsciousness when he heard a sudden gasp, before his whole world began shaking. Or rather, his whole body.

His eyes bursting open, he scrambled to sit himself up, his gaze wildly darting around the room, before settling on his startled teammate before him.

"What the hell, Rae -" he began, but was quickly cut off as she pressed her finger to his lips.

"Something's happened," she announced vaguely, her expression blank, yet her eyes filled with apprehension.

"What do you mean?" Beast Boy mumbled against her finger, feeling a blush rise to his cheeks as he remembered his lack of clothing.

But Raven paid no mind to it as she stared off at nothing, most likely letting the tower's shift in aura register.

"I... I can't explain it..." she mused, her eyes trailing absently along his ceiling. "But, it's like the negativity... changed."

Beast Boy gave his teammate a quizzical look, not following her at all. Negative feelings were negative feelings - there wasn't much room for change.

"Huh?"

She shot him a quick glare, before removing her finger from his lips and tucking her hair behind her ear.

"I said I can't explain it," she snapped, though he could tell she wasn't actually annoyed with him, but more so with the situation at hand. "It's just... it's different."

Realizing that neither of them were going to figure it out by sitting on his bed, Beast Boy slowly inched towards the edge. "Well, maybe we should -"

But he suddenly found himself alone in his room, realizing bitterly that his teammate had teleported away mid-conversation.

"Real polite, Raven," he muttered under his breath, before jumping out of his bed and changing into a clean uniform.

He was greeted by the strangest sight as he entered the common room. Cyborg was again at the head of the table, with Kid Flash and Robin on either side of him. But what was strange about it was the alien sitting beside his leader, her fingers intertwined with his. But even weirder was the fact that they were both wearing surgical masks and gloves.

"Uh?"

"Sit down, grass stain," Cyborg ordered with a smile, his mood definitely an improvement from how it had been the day prior. Beast Boy quickly complied, wondering idly if he had actually woken up yet.

Taking a seat beside Kid Flash, he stared across the table at the couple, who seemed blissfully happy to be in the same room, let alone able to hold hands.

"Hey there, Star," he greeted awkwardly, though a smile broke through as he watched her eyes light up.

"Is it not a glorious morning, Beast Boy?" she cheered from beneath her mask, before returning her lovesick gaze back to the titan beside her.

"It truly is," Robin agreed, his face almost entirely hidden from view by the two masks.

Beast Boy was about to comment on it, but the common room doors hissing open caught his attention instead. Redirecting his gaze, he watched Raven swiftly descend down the steps, her cloak trailing lazily behind her, before she claimed the seat opposite of Cyborg.

"What the hell?" she muttered, her eyes darting between the couple and Beast Boy in confusion.

The changeling merely shrugged, before a grin sneaked its way onto his face.

"I think Star's been marathoning that surgery show a little too long," he joked, earning an eye-roll from the empath and a snort of amusement from the speedster beside him.

Opting to ignore the green titan's teasing, Starfire and Robin continued to gaze into each other's eyes, while Cyborg prepared himself to speak.

"Alright, guys," he began gruffly, shifting through a few papers on the table before him. "Rob and I have come up with a plan, and there are gonna be a few changes around here for a bit."

Excluding the half-robot and the couple, the remaining titans shifted uncomfortably in their seats.

"Are you about to tell us what I think you're about to tell us?" Kid Flash asked hesitantly.

Cyborg gave him a stern look, before a knowing smile crept onto his face. "Don't act so disappointed, Wallykins."

Beast Boy's eyes immediately darted towards Raven, who also directed her gaze towards him, sharing a mirrored expression of apprehension.

"You're not saying -" Beast Boy began, but the robotic titan quickly cut him off.

"Robin and I have decided that nothing here on Earth is suitable to treat Star properly, and with her consent, the three of us will be making a trip to Tamaran."

Everyone remained silent as Cyborg took a deep breath, before continuing. "Which means that Jinx will be acting as a temporary titan for the time being. I've already contacted her, and she should be arriving sometime this afternoon."

Beast Boy swallowed down a lump in his throat, not at all thrilled at the prospect of living with the former villain. And by the look of irritation on Raven's face, it seemed she wasn't all too ecstatic, either.

"It's, like, cool if she rooms with me, right?" Kid Flash asked warily, glancing between his fellow titans. "I mean, I'm already all set up in the spare room, and I know there's no way she'd agree to sleeping on the couch, so..?"

Again, Beast Boy felt wildly uncomfortable at the thought of the speedster sharing a room with his girlfriend, and the two of them parading around the tower. It was bad enough living with Starfire and Robin, and those two were pretty tame when it came to PDA.

"We're all adults, here," Cyborg replied cheekily, shaking his head in amusement. "Or, you know, on the verge of adulthood."

Beast Boy rolled his eyes fondly, before glancing towards the empath, who was readying herself to speak.

"Will your people know what's wrong with you?" she directed towards Starfire, a foreign softness lacing her voice.

Beast Boy attempted to suppress a chill at the sound, and instead tried to focus on what Starfire was saying.

"I am certain they will be of help," she replied cheerfully, her eyes the only thing betraying her hopeful words. "It is really the last of our options, but also the best."

Raven nodded her head in understanding, before turning her sights towards the half-robot.

"And how long is this trip going to be?"

Cyborg opened his mouth to respond, but Robin answered instead.

"As long as it needs to be," he replied determinedly, before returning his gaze to the alien beside him, "but I suspect no longer than a week or two."

Raven nodded her head solemnly, turning her attention back to Cyborg. "Is there anything else you need to tell us?"

The robotic titan shuffled through the papers in front of him once more, shaking his head. "Nothing really," he mused, before finding something to contradict that. "Oh! But I expect the tower to be in one piece when we get back, and my baby better not be moved an inch," he warned, giving Beast Boy a pointed look.

The changeling smiled innocently at his teammate, silently cursing his luck. He was looking forward to cruising a bit, but it seemed that was now out of the question.

"Well," Kid Flash announced suddenly, standing from his seat, "I should probably clean up a bit - don't want to get a lecture from Jinx," he laughed, disappearing in a gust of wind.

Cyborg watched helplessly as his papers blew across the table, while Beast Boy wrinkled his nose in disgust at the kissy-faces he assumed his teammates were making under their masks.

"So, I'm no doctor, but... can't Star still kinda kill Robin?" he asked skeptically, raising an eyebrow.

Cyborg heaved an exasperated sigh, before standing up and hooking his finger in Robin's collar. "Come on, lover-boy," he teased, pulling the boy wonder from his girlfriend's grasp. "Time's up; now you gotta disinfect."

A slew of very impolite words slipped from under Robin's mask, though Beast Boy was certain he had been the only one to hear it. He watched as Cyborg dragged their leader away, before turning his attention back to his remaining teammates.

Starfire had removed her mask, displaying her bright smile as Raven asked her several more questions.

"I am most hopeful that the healers of my planet will know what is the wrong with me," the alien answered cheerfully, though her eyes clouded over once more.

Raven must have noticed the same thing, for she was staring at the redhead with a mix of apprehension and worry.

"And are you sure about Robin tagging along?" she asked hesitantly, giving Beast Boy a sideways glance. "I mean, won't it compromise his health?"

Starfire looked away bashfully, a small smile tugging at her lips. "I had the same worry, friend, but Robin would not have it any other way. He said it was the risk worth taking."

Beast Boy watched as Raven attempted to suppress a smirk, and a smile of his own found its way onto his face. Despite how utterly annoying their resident couple could be, it was blatantly clear that their love was pure. Sickeningly sweet was probably a perfect description of it, actually.

"Oh!" Starfire suddenly exclaimed, looking off into the distance in remembrance. "I was meaning to do the asking of a question!" she announced.

Raven raised her brows curiously, while Beast Boy cocked his head to the side. "What's the question?" he asked skeptically.

"Is the pregnancy on this planet an unenjoyable experience?" she wondered, causing both the empath and changeling to straighten in their seats. "Because Cyborg was concerned that my sickness was due to the carrying of a child, but my people become stronger when 'the bun is in the oven'. So, is the pregnancy not an enjoyable occasion?"

Beast Boy took the stunned silence as his cue to vacate the room, deciding that Raven would best know how to explain... that.

Setting his dish into the sink, and letting out a small burp, Beast Boy glanced up at the clock above the common room doors.

It was time.

Jinx had arrived about an hour ago, and was immediately given a stern lecture by Robin on the rules of the tower, and the responsibility she now carried as a member of Jump City's Teen Titans. Naturally, the former-villain had paid no mind, and instead asked a series of questions regarding more trivial matters - such as the water pressure of the showers and where the thermostat was located.

Unsurprisingly, Robin had given up on the notion of getting her to see the importance of being a titan, and instead asked Kid Flash to give her a tour. Which meant the two were most likely making out in a dark corner.

Beast Boy cringed slightly at the thought, before wiping his hands on his pants and lightly jogging towards the exit.

Cyborg had announced that he and the couple would be leaving at three thirty that afternoon, and that goodbyes would take place in the garage. He had already pre-programmed their ride for Tamaran, and was very clear on being in the garage before they took off.

Beast Boy realized that he must have been the last to arrive as he walked into the garage and caught sight of Raven and Robin hugging goodbye. Though he knew that there was literally nothing going on between the two, he couldn't help the way his heart twisted in his chest.

Electing to ignore the feeling, he quickly made his way over to the alien, who outstretched her arms in what he knew would be a bone-crushing hug.

"The greatest of byes, my friend!" Starfire exclaimed cheerfully, her arms encompassing the changeling tightly.

"I'll m-miss you, Star!" Beast Boy squeaked, before staggering backwards after being released. Taking a few desperately needed breaths, he turned his attention towards his leader.

"Later, dude," he smirked, giving the boy wonder a quick man-hug.

Robin returned it quickly, his expression unreadable, due to both the masks he was wearing. But Beast Boy was pretty sure he was smiling.

Turning his attention to Cyborg, he winced as the half-robot pulled him into a hug rivaling Starfire's, while ruffling his hair fondly.

"Be good now, you hear?" he ordered, releasing the changeling and giving him a small smile. "Not only do you have to worry about Rae killing ya - you've got Jinx to worry about, too."

A pained smile formed on Beast Boy's lips as his eyes darted towards the three girls hugging, the empath looking none too pleased.

"I'll try not to die," he joked, though a part of him was a little concerned.

Cyborg let out a hearty laugh, before his arm began beeping. Taking a quick look at it, he clapped his hands together and turned towards the others.

"Alright, alright - hugs and kisses all around; now let's go!"

Starfire reluctantly parted with the two girls, before adjusting her gloves and climbing into the T-ship.

"Farewell, friends!" she smiled, waving her hand animatedly.

"Bye, guys!" Kid Flash grinned, lacing his arm over his girlfriend's shoulder.

"The tower is in good hands," Jinx smirked, winking cheekily at the boy wonder.

Robin let out an audible groan, before piling in after Starfire.

"Be safe, and don't touch my baby!" Cyborg called, sending his teammates a quick wave.

Beast Boy backed away as the engine revved, before the floor beneath the T-ship began to lower. His eyes wandered towards the empath, and to his pleasant surprise, he found that she was already looking towards him.

He gave her a small smile, to which she responded with the nod of her head, motioning him to follow her.

"We're going to have to make some changes," she announced dryly, once they were in the elevator.

Beast Boy gave her a quizzical look, unsure of what she meant.

"Huh?"

He watched as she rolled her eyes in exasperation, before letting out a lengthy sigh.

"Jinx is going to be a problem, and we need to prepare ourselves," she explained, crossing her arms over her chest and blowing a strand of hair from her face. "So we have some changes that must be made."

Starting to follow along, Beast Boy nodded, motioning for her to go on.

"Sleeping arrangements, for one thing."

The tight feeling returned to his chest as her words sunk in. Despite their cuddling still feeling completely awkward, he was starting to get used to sleeping beside her, and daresay, liking it. He didn't want to return to sleeping in his bed alone.

But he said none of this out loud, of course.

"So no more spooning?" he teased, ignoring the way his stomach churned at the thought. Though he'd never admit it, he kinda liked being the little spoon, or even just Raven's pillow.

"What?" Raven inquired, giving him a bewildered look. "Oh - you've misunderstood me," she deadpanned, before clarifying, "I meant that it'd be best if we began sleeping in my room. We were able to get away with being in yours, due to the distraction of Starfire, but the guest room is closer to your room, and I don't want Jinx snooping around."

A feeling of pure relief flowed through Beast Boy, though he refrained from reacting to it.

"Oh, that makes sense, I guess," he agreed, rubbing the back of his neck sheepishly. "So, uh, I'm like, allowed in your room, now?"

"For the time being," Raven replied dryly.

Beast Boy nodded his head thoughtfully, directing his gaze towards the floor. He was thrilled that they were still sharing a bed, though he knew not to be, but the only downside was that it was no longer his bed.

"My bed was pretty comfy, though," he mused absently, already regretting the nights he'd miss out on sleeping on it. "Custom topper, squeak-free mattress..."

"I don't sleep on a slab of concrete, Beast Boy," Raven deadpanned, obviously annoyed. "My bed is perfectly comfortable."

"Then why haven't we slept in there before?" Beast Boy questioned, arching his brows skeptically as the elevator doors opened.

Both the titans stepped into the hallway, heading towards the common room.

"I was rather content with keeping you out of my room," Raven bit back, shooting her teammate a quick glare.

Beast Boy scoffed at her reply, before huffing in frustration. He knew that he had a reputation of being a snoop, as well as a klutz, and Raven's room was probably the most dangerous room in the tower, but he figured he could restrain himself from sticking his nose where it didn't belong.

"I'm not gonna trash the place, Rae," he assured, somewhat offended. "Your room's already kinda a death trap, and there's no point in tempting fate."

He was unprepared for the smack to the back of his head, and let out an unmanly yelp of pain.

"Ow! What the hell, Rae?!"

But the empath merely shot him another glare, a small smirk tugging at the corner of her mouth.

*Just kidding

And the plot... continues aimlessly, lol. Can Starfire's people figure out what is wrong with her, so that her and Robin can go back to being adorable? Will Jinx stumble upon Rae and BB's secret? Who knows what she'd do with that information! And will we find out if Raven's bed is, indeed, as comfy as Beast Boy's? Stay tuned!

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