Raven's eyes fluttered open. Red was the predominant sight. Orange was also present.
Where am I? She tried to remember. It would've been easier if the bed she was laying in wasn't so warm and comfortable, almost daring her to try and stay awake. I don't think I've ever felt this well rested. And I had that dream again. She mass of red and orange obscuring her vision stirred, mumbling faintly. Raven's eyes shot open, widening as they went. Starfire? Is that…it wasn't a dream. The alien lay next to Raven, arms wrapped around her, her head on Raven's chest. Raven brushed a hand lazily through the mass of red hair in front of her, and planted a kiss on the Tamarian. Starfire let out a contented sigh. Raven smiled, and fell back into peaceful sleep. Her dreams were similar to the ones she usually had, filled with thoughts of Starfire, only now they no longer had to focus on what might be.
Starfire awoke sometime later, not in any hurry to leave Raven's embrace. If anything she pulled herself closer to the pale figure laying beside her.
"Good morning to you too." Raven whispered, startling Starfire.
"It is not morning if I do not wish it to be. I do not have to get up." Starfire protested grumpily. Raven kissed her forehead.
"I can live with that." Raven muttered in reply. Apparently, Cyborg could not, as he chose that moment to knock loudly on the door.
"Starfire. Breakfast." He shouted before thundering down the stairs, arguing woth Beast Boy over what it would contain. Raven's eyes flashed dangerously.
"He will pay for that." She growled.
"Raven." Starfire looked at her semi-sternly. She relented, muttering under her breath about how she would have his thumbs. After taking several minutes collecting themselves, the couple made their way down the stairs to the main room, where Cyborg had pinned Beast Boy to the ground, and was preparing bacon and eggs. Robin stood off to the side, staring at several monitors. He noticed the two enter, smiling slightly when he saw that they were holding hands. Raven looked uncomfortable at that, but seemed to be enjoying herself regardless. Starfire kissed her on the cheek before drifting off to make breakfast, humming a Tamarian folksong as she went. Raven poured herself some tea, pointedly ignoring the rest of the team. Robin shook his head and chuckled under his breath. Some things never change.
"Raven!" Cyborg exclaimed in surprise. "You want anything?"
"Tofu!" Beast Boy shouted, only to be silenced by Cyborg's glare.
"No." Raven replied, sipping her tea. Cyborg nearly dropped a pan of bacon on Beast Boy's head. Raven leaving her room was a welcome surprise, especially after last night, but the lack of sarcastic remarks was disconcerting. And she didn't even glare at Beast Boy, even as he tried to slip her some tofu eggs.
"Okay Raven, you're startin' to worry me."
"Yeah!" Beast Boy piped up. "Last time you were this nice in the morning, the world ended." A vein pulsed in Raven's temple. She was about to remark, but Robin beat her to it.
"Leave her alone guys." Cyborg and Beast Boy just gaped at him, then at Raven. Starfire floated over and gave Raven a comforting hug.
"I'm sure that Raven would tell us if the world were to end again." She flew off, still humming. Raven blushed. Cyborg and Beast Boy shared a look that seemed to shout 'What's wrong with everyone?' Raven finished her drink, and moved towards the stairs. Starfire followed her.
"Friend-Raven, would you mind if I joined you in meditation?" Starfire asked cheerfully.
"Uh…sure." Raven stammered, excitement almost visible on her face. Out of the corner of her eye, she saw the two dumb-struck boys staring at her. She shot them a glare before heading up to the roof with Raven. Robin shook his head, and walked over to the two. Even from the roof, the twin shouts of 'WHAT?' could clearly be heard.