It's been six months and Raven was happy being with the Titans. Beast Boy's jokes have been going on more frequently, but Raven felt as if under all that cheeriness, maybe he was hiding sadness.

Today was a normal day. Not many villains had ventured out and the Titans were just swell with that. Meant more relaxing for most and for Robin, more time for training. He was always so focused and intent.

Beast Boy, Cyborg, and Raven were o the couch, Raven reading as usual and Beast Boy and Cyborg playing a video game.

"Ooo! Ooo! You ain't gonna pass me! You ain't gonna pass me! You passed me!" Cyborg shouted with disbelief.

Beast Boy had a smug smile on his lips. "Shows what you did to yourself."

"I still got time! I'm gonna pass ya! I'm gonna pass ya!"

Raven gave them an annoyed look which neither acknowledged. She rolled her eyes and kept on reading her novel. Currently she was in the ninth book of the Women's Murder Club by James Patterson. She was at the good part where Cindy was questioning Rich's interest in Lindsay, he—

Just then a portal appeared in front of them and they all got in defensive poses. The game showed as the two cars crashed and Cyborg's exploded.

"Hey, no need for that. I'm just here with a surprise." Herald said putting his hands up.

"Goddamn it, Herald. You scared us." Cyborg said. "And you made me lose." He added after he saw his car in flames.

"Where's boy wonder?" Herald said.

"Oh, you're here. What's the problem?" Robin asked as he entered the Commons area.

"Joey?" Raven asked all of the sudden.

Jericho stepped out of the portal and smiled widely when he saw Raven. He and she ran up to each other and hugged tightly.

Beast Boy felt jealously course through him. Don't even start to get mad.

Raven pulled away and laughed, "I've been better. What about you?"

"Uh, Raven, Jericho's mute." Beast Boy said.

"Yeah, I know. But we're connected, I hear him in my head." Raven explained. Then she looked back to Jericho and laughed shortly, "I'm so glad you're okay. It's been too long, Joey."

Jericho nodded and hugged her a second time. Raven returned the hug as well.

Then Jericho pulled away swiftly, a worried expression crossed his face.

Raven answered his unheard question "I escaped. But even though I escaped, he is still after me. And now he's after Robin as well."

Jericho nodded. Then he gave Raven a 'sorry' look.

"The burns are gone. Don't worry. I'm fine, Joey." Raven smiled.

"Uh, sorry to interrupt the love fest, but would you two kindly tell me what was your purpose to coming here? Not that I don't like it, but there must've been a reason." Robin interrupted their secret conversation.

"Right, Jericho, wanna tell them. Or write it down." Herald said.

Jericho nodded and looked at Raven, looking like he was asking permission. Raven nodded. Then they stared into each other's eyes and Jericho took over her body.

"Whoa, what the hell, dude? You can't just take over someone's body." Beast Boy said as he saw Raven's, normally amethyst eyes turn green.

"Raven gave me permission. I would never take over her body with her consent. She's a very close friend, in fact, she's the one that gave me this power." Jericho said, it was strange to the others not hearing Raven's usual monotone, seductive voice.

"Seriously? She gave you your powers?" Robin asked astonished at the fact that Raven could give others superpowers.

"Yeah, I asked her to. So I could... Uh, never mind it's kinda personal anyway. I came here to give you a warning."

"A warning? About what, friend Raven?" Starfire asked as she came through the elevators.

"Oh, I'm Jericho, in Raven's body." Jericho said trying to make Starfire understand.

"Oh, I see. Why have you invaded Raven's body?"

"I didn't invade her body. Can I just tell you the warning? After a while Raven gets uncomfortable, so I'll like to hurry."

Of course, he knows... Beast Boy thought subconsciously. Why am I so goddamn jealous?

"Okay, go on." Robin nodded.

"Thank you. The warning is concerning of that new villain that's been taunting you. Slade."

"What about him?"

"I invaded the mind of Terra, the geomancer that stands by his side. In her mind I saw that he was planning on coming to the Tower and capturing Raven. He's going to implant a bug in her head, and take absolute control of her mind."

"Bugs can do that?" Beast Boy asked dumbfounded.

"He means a chip of some sort, beast brains." Cyborg stated it as the obvious.

"Why does he want her now? He was after me." Robin questioned.

"He seems to want Raven back. She wants her to destroy you all from the inside." Then he clutched Raven's head with her hands. "Aaagghh!"

"What's going on?" Beast Boy asked worriedly.

"I need to get out. Goodbye." Jericho said he quickly left Raven's body. They both landed on their hands and knees, gasping. He looked her with apologizing eyes.

"It's fine. That was longer than usual though. New record." Raven grinned and then slowly stood up. She reached out for Jericho and he gladly took her hand. He smiled widely. Then he got an excited look on his face and everyone assumed he was getting hopeful for something.

"Sure, Joey, we need to catch up anyway." Raven agreed. Everyone knew Jericho had basically asked her to a date.

Right in front of Beast Boy.

And she had agreed.

They all knew Beast Boy had feelings for Raven. It may be a tiny crush, but it must still hurt to see her go out with someone else.

Jericho then pointed back to the portal that Herald had opened once again.

Raven turned to Robin, "You don't mind if I go with Jericho for a while. I'll have my communicator and come as soon as it begins to ring, okay?"

Robin gave a glance at Beast Boy and saw him staring down to the ground sadly, he sighed, "Sure, go ahead, but be back as soon as possible."

"Okay, thanks. See you all later." She held onto Jericho's hand and they stepped through the portal. Then she doubled back and gave a pointed look at Cyborg and Beast Boy, "Don't even think about going in my room." Then she left through the portal with Jericho.

"Well, I guess I'll see y'all later. And take Jericho's warning seriously, if Slade's up to something, he would know." Herald said and left into the portal as well.

Beast Boy shoved down his feelings and put on a smile, "So, Cy, ready to get your butt whupped?"

Cyborg knew what Beast Boy was trying to do, but he decided not to make him talk "Sure, grass stain!" he said with fake enthusiasm. They instantly started playing the playing they were before Herald had brought Jericho.

Jericho's so damn lucky. He and Raven have history. Soon they'll be all over each other, and I'll be alone. Who would date a green freak like you anyway?Beast Boy fumed in his head. Who knew what Raven and Jericho were doing, alone at his place.

Raven laughed at Jericho's story about the time he had used a toothbrush as a weapon. "So you beat him, with a toothbrush?"

That I did. You should've seen him; he was so embarrassed!Jericho's smooth voice flowed into Raven's mind.

"Oh, I bet he was. It's not everyday you get beat by a scrawny guy with a toothbrush." Raven grinned.

I'm notthat scrawny anymore! I've grown.Jericho yelled playfully.

Raven chuckled, "Yeah, I've noticed, Joey. You've grown to be a better man."

Jericho smiled at Raven.

Currently, they were sitting on Jericho's couch, very close, their knees were touching and they would occasionally bump elbows. Raven didn't mind his closeness, and he didn't mind hers. They even shared the same bed many times before. Especially when Raven had a nightmare, Jericho would come after hearing her nearly quiet scream, and he would sleep with her. Letting her be wrapped up in his arms.

Raven would never admit it for her pride, but she enjoyed being close with him. He was the only reason she had kept hope. The only reason she actually tried to survive. He was her savior.

Raven?

"Hmm?" Raven said as she heard Jericho's voice.

Can you, uh, maybe, if your team doesn't need you, could you stay here with me? It gets so lonely and quiet; I don't like it much.

Raven smiled, "Sure. I'll stay. Let me just tell Robin I'm staying over for tonight, okay?"

Jericho nodded, Understandable.

Raven smiled and grabbed her communicator. Robin appeared after a few rings.

"What's your status?" Robin asked. He was very high alert for some reason.

"Uh, Robin? Listen, I was wondering if I could maybe stay over here with Jericho. I'll be back at seven in the morning, I promise." Raven said sounding like a desperate teenage girl trying to trick their parents.

"Uh, Raven, uh, make it six thirty." Then he hung up.

"Guess I can stay, Joey. Where do you want me to sleep?"

Can we sleep like we use to?

Raven smiled softly, "Sure."

You hungry?

"Eh, I guess I could eat. It's around dinner time anyway."

Jericho smiled and hopped up. He grabbed Raven's hand and dragged her to the kitchen.

"So what do you want to eat?"

Hmm. How about I make dinner, you make desert?

"Chocolate cake?"

With our special frosting! Exactly!Jericho grinned.

Raven laughed and immediately started to take out ingredients. Jericho had a different idea. He went over to his phone and started to play some music with a good rhythm. Raven recognized the song immediately; it was the song they would always dance to when they were younger. Raven laughed and knew what he was trying to do. He knew she had a secret love for dancing and this song just made her dance with no intention.

Just as Jericho expected, Raven's feet started to move on their own accord. She was twirling and moving with a sudden urge to dance till the end of time. Soon he also joined.

The song was coming to an end, so Jericho went over to Raven and stopped her from mixing the chocolate batter together. He grabbed her hand and twirled her around. He started to slow dance with her, she laughed and followed his lead. When the song ended, he dipped her and they stayed that way for a few seconds, laughing. Then their eyes met and they stared into each other's. It was Jericho who started to lean in. Raven noticed and closed her eyes and leaned up. And they sealed their lips with a gentle kiss. Jericho moved so they both would be standing and he moved his hands to the small of her back. She cupped his face in her gentle hands. They stayed that way for a while until they finally broke apart. Their foreheads touching, and their hands intermingled.

Raven, you know I like you, right?

"I think I guessed it through that kiss." Raven smiled meeting his green eyes.

Will you go out with me, then?

Raven stayed quiet then nodded.

Jericho grinned and kissed her again. We should get back to cooking.

Raven blushed and nodded, "Yeah, probably."

Jericho smiled, liking that he made her blush. Then they both continued cooking their dinner.

After their dinner, they watched their favorite movie, Big Hero 6. Jericho had his arm around her the entire movie, while Raven leaned against him. They always watch movies this way, even when they weren't together in the romantic sense.

Then after the movie ended, Raven and Jericho yawned simultaneously.

Tired? Jericho asked her.

"Yeah, and it sounds you are too. Ready to go to sleep?"

Jericho nodded and led Raven to his bedroom. Raven took of her cloak and left it on a chair. Jericho took off his shirt and put it on the end of his bed. Then he laid down on his bed and moved over so Raven could join him.

"Remember that I have to leave at six thirty, so if you wake up late, I won't be here. Okay?" Raven said as she scooted in next to him.

He wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her closer, Okay.

"You can come over whenever you want, just communicate with me telepathically and I'll teleport you over, okay? So Herald won't have to come over every time."

Will do. But tell me if you're busy so I don't interrupt you.

"Will do. Now let's just go to sleep."

Jericho nodded and kissed her cheek before falling asleep peacefully.

"Dude, you let her stay over at his house? Beast Boy know?" Cyborg said to his leader.

"She asked. She'll be back in the morning. Don't worry. I don't think anything too serious is happening between the two." Robin tried to reason with Cyborg.

"Apparently you missed when they were having their lover moments back in the living room."

"Friends, I am sure that the Beast Boy will express his feelings for her very soon. And hopefully she will feel the same. Friend Jericho and friend Raven are just the very close friends." Starfire tried to calm the two boys.

"No, Star. They're very close, opposite gender friends. we all know what happens when they spend too much time with each other. They'll be all over each other very soon." Cyborg said.

"Okay, so what? Beast Boy should've told her he liked her before Jericho had a chance." Robin said.

"Oh, so now it's Beast Boy's fault for being to shy to ask her out? Dude, she half demon, she could banish him to a different dimension, don't you think he's probably scared how she'll react."

"Friends, how about we wait until the rising of the sun to see if Raven is still available and then send the Beast Boy to confess his feeling?" Starfire suggested.

"And what if she and Jericho are together?"

"Then it was the too late for friend Beast Boy."

"Fine, but I'm blaming it on you, boy wonder." Cyborg huffed and left.

"Do you really think anything could've happened between Raven and Jericho that quickly?" Robin asked Starfire.

"They have been friends much longer than any of us have. They know each other and have struggled together. It is very much possible."

Robin sighed, "We should go to sleep."

Starfire nodded, "I agree."

Meanwhile, Beast Boy was laying his bed, so it was Robin who let Raven stay at Jericho's. Great... Then he rolled over and tried to forget everything. But under his pillow was a picture of the dark sorceress that he took with secrecy. God, I hope nothing happened between them.