Day 3: Gaming/Watching a Movie

A/N: These shots may not necessarily be related, unless I say otherwise. In the last chapter, they were already dating, whereas they've just begun in this one. I think it's easier to not make them all related. Also, it doesn't really get to the plot til the end, but it's hard to make watching a movie last a whole chapter and still be interesting.

"Come on, Rae-Rae," Garfield whined, plopping down on the couch beside the cloaked purple-ette.

"No," Raven replied softly, eyes not leaving the book she held in her hands.

The green boy pouted, snuggling up against her side and throwing his legs over her lap. "Please, Mama? We never go anywhere. I think we should go on a date!"

She raised a brow, looking at him from the corner of her eye. "A date?"

He nodded excitedly. "Yeah! Just me and you! Whatever you want!"

She chewed the inside of her lip, actually considering Beast Boy's proposition. Some alone time with her favorite green furball did sound nice. Whenever they tried to be couple-y in the Tower, they got interrupted.

"What would you suggest?" she asked softly.

His eyes lit up as he realized she was considering his offer. "Anything! Dinner, or maybe a movie?"

She nodded. "A movie."

He grinned. "Great! How about tonight?"

She smiled at his excitement and nodded again. "Tonight sounds good."

"You can pick the movie, okay?"

He kissed her cheek before scampering off to play video games with Cyborg and brag about his date.

"What's the big deal?" Cy asked as he rapidly punched buttons on his controller, effectively defeating Beast Boy.

The green-skinned Titan pouted as the game reset. "The big deal is we're going on a date!"

"You've been dating for like a month," the robot replied nonchalantly. "Why is it so important now?"

Garfield shook his head. "This is our first date, Cy! We haven't gone anywhere since she agreed to be my girl. This'll make it official."

Cy smiled in understanding. "Ohh, your first official date. Congrats, Beasty."

Garfield blushed. "Thanks."

"What do you have planned?"

"Going to the movies."

Cy paused. "Is that it?"

Garfield nodded innocently.

"BB, you've gotta plan more than that for your first date."

"I do?"

"You've never gone on a date, have you?"

Beast Boy remained quiet.

Cyborg chuckled. "I'll help ya. At least bring her flowers or something. Ya gotta make it special."

Garfield nodded as the game continued. His thumbs flew across the buttons of the controller. "I can do that."

"Is she picking the movie?" Cyborg inquired.

Beast nodded. "I don't really care what we see as long as she likes it."

"Good answer."

Garfield was hesitant before he spoke again. "You don't think I'm gonna mess it up, do you?"

Cyborg paused the game and turned to look at him. "What do you mean?"

"I don't wanna screw things up with Raven before they even really get started. What if I offend her somehow? What if she hates our date?"

"She agreed to go on the date," Cy pointed out. "That means something. You know Raven doesn't do anything she doesn't want."

The shape shifter nodded softly. "Yeah, I guess."

A robotic hand rested encouragingly on his shoulder. "You'll be fine. You won't mess it up. If you do, Raven will probably take it as you being a dork."

Garfield grinned. "Thanks, man."

"Anytime."

That evening, Beast dressed in a black t-shirt and fitted black jeans. He wore his usual boots, and his belt, in case something happened while they were away. He brought a bouquet of black roses with him, as Cy had suggested.

When he approached Raven's room, he knocked loudly to get her attention. The steel door opened to reveal the half-demon wearing a black dress. Her indigo cloak was still draped around her shoulders, clasped by the broach that doubled as her communicator. Her usual belt was slung loosely around her hips, and her feet were clad in her usual indigo boots.

"Wow, Mama," Garfield breathed as his eyes trailed down her form. "You look amazing." He handed her the roses.

The faintest of blushes dusted Raven's cheeks. "Thanks, Gar. So do you." She accepted the flowers and set them inside her room.

Those three words boosted the shape shifter's confidence, and he offered his arm with a grin. Raven accepted it, letting him lead her out of the Tower.

At the theater, Beast bought two tickets for Crimson Peak. It was the one Raven was most excited to see. They headed inside to the concession stand, ordering popcorn, M&Ms, Sour Patch Kids, and a soda, all to share.

In the theater, they found seats towards the back. Most people liked to sit up front, but being in the back felt more private to the purple-ette. They sat towards the middle so the screen was in the perfect spot. While watching the previews, Beast poured the box of M&Ms into the bucket of popcorn, shaking it to mix it up. Raven giggled at his habits, shoving her hand in to produce a handful of chocolate and corn.

Garfield grinned at her approval of his creation, taking a handful and stuffing it into his mouth. He rested his arm on the armrest as the movie began, smiling when Raven's arm rested atop his. He linked their fingers, kissing the back of her hand before turning his attention to the opening credits.

Halfway through the movie, Raven's head came to rest on Garfield's shoulder. He had already popped open the box of Sour Patch Kids, which she was currently munching on. Beast rested his head on hers as their free hands reached for the popcorn at the same time, meeting in the middle. Garfrield grinned sheepishly while Raven smirked up at him. She took a small handful of popcorn and candy and offered it to him. He grinned in realization and opened his mouth, letting her feed him. In return, he held a handful of Sour Patches into his hand and held them to her face. She opened her mouth, letting him drop the candies in.

When the movie was over, they were the last to leave, savoring the darkness of the room and being ignored by everyone since they were in the far back.

"Did you enjoy the movie?" Beast asked softly, gathering their trash in the now empty popcorn bucket.

She nodded. "I did. But do you know what I enjoyed more?"

He shook his head, gulping inaudibly.

She leaned in and kissed his cheek. "Spending time with you."

A blush burned his green skin and he grinned at her. "Me too, Rae."

She took his hand in hers as they left the theater, tossing their trash in the bin on their way out. Their fingers remained linked together all the way home.