Notes – Here's another chapter. Enjoy!

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(The Mall)

"Starfire, could you please slow down," Raven asked, trying to keep up with her alien friend, "The mall doesn't close for 5 more hours. I'm sure we can cover the entire mall in that time."

"But friend Raven, look at all the glorious toys and presents," Starfire practically swooned over the bright items all around, "We must buy presents before they are all gone!" Raven groaned. They had already gone through a good quarter of the mall, was it really necessary to go to every shop?

"Could you at least…" Raven stopped as Starfire quickly walked ahead, "…slow down." Raven sighed and started walking again. Under any other circumstances the girls would be using their powers to transport themselves. When they were trying to blend in with the crowd however, it wasn't an option. She tugged the purple hoodie she was wearing farther over her face, trying to blend in as much as possible.

Raven had thought that she had lost Star when she was pulled into a store she was trying to pass by. She was surprised for only a second before sighing again, allowing Star to drag her deep into the back of the store. She disinterestedly looked at her watch, noting that they'd been there for three hours already.

"What now," Raven asked, not bothering to hide her irritation any longer.

"I thought you might want to look around," Star told her, "Maybe you will find something to buy for Beast Boy!" Starfire directed her attention to the glass figurines on nearby shelves, eyes flicking over them, quickly deducing if they'd make suitable gifts.

Raven was shocked into silence for a moment before finally speaking, "Why would I want to buy something for him?" The defensiveness in her voice was obvious, "He's not the only person on my list."

"Is he not the only one you have not bought a gift for yet," Star asked, confusion in her eyes.

"Right," Raven agreed, barely catching herself from stumbling over the word, "I got Cyborg's and Robin's gifts right here." She lifted the one bag she held, "And yours is at the Tower."

"You bought me something," Star asked, excitement in her voice, "Oh thank you friend Raven!" She moved to pull her friend in a bone-crushing hug.

"But you haven't even seen it yet," Raven told her, warding off the attack for the moment.

"Correct," Star said, sparing Raven from the display of affection, "But I am sure I will love it anyway!" Her eyes grew wide with excitement as she spotted a display nearby, heaped up with colorful stuffed animals, "Look Raven!" In her happiness, Star grabbed Raven and dragged her over.

"No Star, anything but that," Raven said, "It's too bright!" Star didn't hear Raven's pleas and continued walking, "Those aren't even the correct colors for those animals!"

"Aren't they adorable," Star squealed, picking up a yellow hippo. Raven sighed and hesitantly picked a plush green frog from the display. At least its color was natural. It stared at her with unblinking eyes of the same color.

Just like Beast Boy's eyes, Raven thought without realizing what she was doing. Starfire's voice pulled her back into reality, moving along in the shop. Raven slowly placed the stuffed frog back on the display, wondering where that thought had come from and why.

(The Next Morning – Titan Tower)

Beast Boy groaned as he woke up the next morning. The sun only reminded him that he had one less day to find Raven a present. He had gone down to find that the bookstore was closed so he would have to return again that day to see what they had. That's what he got for deciding to walk there, forgetting all about his powers and focusing more on the look on Raven's face when she saw the gift. The hard part was getting out of the Tower without looking suspicious.

He slowly slid out of bed and changed quickly into jeans and a white t-shirt, a green jacket on top of that. Beast Boy placed a black baseball cap backwards on his head. He at least hoped to blend in a little more so as to not be mobbed by fan girls. He was on an important mission.

Walking into the kitchen, he noted the absence of Raven and felt relief wash over him. He wouldn't have to worry about her finding out anything about it. He immediately turned around to walk out of the Tower, putting the hood over his head as he did so. The only way anyone would recognize him was by the fang that protruded from his mouth…a minor detail.

"Where are you going," a voice asked him. Beast Boy looked to find that Raven was right in front of him, about to enter the kitchen when he was attempting to walk out. She glanced over his attire, knowing that he was up to something.

Hurry, think of an excuse, he thought. Wait, why did Raven care where he went anyway? Wasn't his absence a relief for her? Just tell her you're going Christmas shopping! Then again…what if she figures out you're shopping for her? Oh, just lie about it. It's not like she really cares.

"Well," her voice cut through his thoughts. He lifted his head to look her in the eyes briefly.

"I'm…uh…going to get some more tofu," he told her lamely, grinning secretly to himself, "We're out and I need to get some more. Do you need anything while I'm out?"

Raven looked surprised for a second, but the look quickly passed, "No, I don't need anything." She paused, "Thanks anyway." The slightest of smiles crossed over her face, but it vanished abruptly.

"Sure, no problem," he said, "I'm…gonna go now." He passed by her hurriedly, so she never noticed the pleased expression on his face caused by the brief smile she had given him. She did notice his quickened footsteps however and the nervous whistling, characteristic of one who had a secret.

(The Bookstore)

Beast Boy paused outside the bookstore. It looked much more menacing in the daylight. Was he really willing to be seen in a bookstore just to get Raven a present? He got his answer when the door opened in his face and a sign for half-off filled his vision. Yeah, it was worth it.

"Nice people here," he muttered sarcastically. He shook his head suddenly…maybe he was hanging around Raven more than he thought. She was starting to get to him.

He pulled open the door and entered. The bookstore was filled with an eerie quietness, at least to him, as people browsed and thumbed through their books of choice. Beast Boy stood uncertainly at the front of the store, glancing around, until he spotted a large sign that ready 'Poetry'. When he reached the section, he stopped in his tracks. Seeing the tall shelves of books, he knew he would be there for a while. Sighing, he started to scan the titles, hoping that one would catch his eye.