Chapter 3
Evening in Teen Titans Tower...
"Ok, close your eyes and let's get this over and done with..." – boredly said Raven but tried to be happy so she didn't spoil her friend's birthday. She also wished what something else was over and done with.
"Yo! You can't keep the surprise from me any longer, I want to know my surprise NOW!" – wailed Cyborg like a big baby. All Raven could do was sigh with relief when Robin said what he will take it from there.
"Three... Two... One...!"- they all shouted, well most of them. Cyborg opened his eyes to discover his dream come true. Bumble Bee was sitting on the kitchen table with a big grin on her face. Her yellow and black costume sparkled in his eyes until their eyes met... He was paralysed. He loved Bee for so long and she was finally his... well nearly.
"Happy Birthday Cy!" –winked Bee.
"Yeah, we wanted you to have a great day and get someone you liked!" – with those words Beast Boy, who came out of his room for the first time in hours, gave Cyborg a playful nudge in the ribs. Usually Cyborg would have rugby tackled Beast Boy and made him beg for mercy but this time it was different.
"So... all of you just going to stand around?" – Beast Boy was very impatient, he really needed to talk to Raven but her sad, confused face quickly made him loose all his confidence again. His animal instincts told him what something was troubling her...or someone!
"Urm... Cy, I 'ave to talk to you in privet for a second." – quietly said Bee making her way into another room. Everyone knew there was no way he won't follow her.
"Where is Star?" – asked Raven, surprised at herself for caring.
"Oh, she went to prepare the Pudding of Happiness *shivers*. That reminds me! Be right back guys, I have to give Speedy a call." – boy wonder always knew where Starfire was, he was like a love sick puppy. Why don't they just get together?
Raven and Beast Boy were left alone. They both thought this was a good moment to say it all but neither of them was brave enough to start.
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"If I really liked you..." – began Beast Boy, his eyes darted like arrows around the room trying to find help from either the floor or the ceiling. He continued – "...would you return the feelings?" That wasn't really his love confession but it was a start.
"But do you?" – Raven managed to choke out after she recovered from the shock that he might like her too. With her thoughts a few balloons popped around them and Raven had to quickly pull up her hood to escape the embarrassment of him seeing her blush.
"..." – he was thinking of how to phrase it right so he doesn't muck up.
"Just tell her you green goof!" – a familiar voice was heard across the room. Cyborg had finished talking to Bee and now had his hand around her waist. Cyborg knew what was going on and was only trying to help...
Beast Boy grabbed Raven by her hand and quickly run with her to the Titans Tower roof. The sun was setting. The waves were gently smashing against the eroded rock on the beach down below. This was perfect!
"Fine, I guess the tin man was right. Please don't send me to another dimension after this." – his voice trailed off as he was once more trying to go over the words in his mind. Raven stood in silence no knowing what to say either. She was much weaker than she wanted people to think.
"I like you... no no no no... I love you! I felt like this towards you for as long as i can remember. The way the morning sun reflects in your hair when your up early to meditate in the common room. The way your dark silhouette stands out in the brightly lit room. I love all that and I love who you are... there I said it but I guess I'll never be good enough, all I am is a green... thing!" – by that time Beast Boy started crying thinking that all of this was stupid and why did he even say it since she will probably just slap him or walk away. When he finally had the confidence to look up at her face he saw... Tears were silently running down from her moonlit eyes. He thought that he did muck it up...
"Beast Boy –" – she began but was cut off.
" I know, I was stupid to ever think what you will like me in that way too –" he did not finish since a pair of warm, soft lips connected with his. It was only for a few seconds but for them it felt like hours and from then on all they wanted to do was be together.
"I hope that proved you wrong!" – with a tearful smile mumbled Raven.
"So you do return the feelings..." – he could not believe his pointy ears or his lips.
"Does it have to be said..." – was the answer he got. And with that he got hold of her hand and they both began to walk back to the tower. The sunset was releasing a warm, romantic glow and the seagulls were still cooing something to themselves.
"So I guess we are..." – Raven wasn't sure how to finish the sentence and without a second thought Beast Boy finished for her.
"Together" – and then silently added under his breath – "...forever."
And holding hands they walked back into the tower to discover their friends waiting for them. The look on all their faces was shocked after they saw that the demon and the green goof were holding hands and Raven was... smiling!
"We got news..." –Robin said after a blush replaced the natural colour of his skin.
"Me and friend Robin as you say, 'going out'?" – tried to explain Starfire.
"So you got together, congrats little bro! So did I and Raven!" – said Beast Boy. Today was probably the happiest day for all of them. Everyone got who they liked and now were sitting on the couch holding hands with their beloved ones.
2 hours later...
Beast Boy was walking Raven back to her room. The movie had finished and everyone went back to their rooms.
"Good night... hope you have good dreams... I love you." – whispered Beast Boy into Ravens ear since they were sharing a hug. Then Beast Boy leaned for a kiss. This kiss was much more passionate than the one on the roof and the only thing that made them part was the lack of oxygen. With that Raven walked into her room and shut the door.
"Life is so unpredictable!" – they both whispered not knowing what the other was whispering the same thing.
The End
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