A Dozen and One One-shots Chapter 2: Songs of the Heart, a teen titans fanfic

A little Karaoke can go a long way. More than one pairing in this, but obviously BBxRae are the main one.

Disclaimer: I don't own any of the song lyrics they belong to the singers and what not. Also I don't own the TT.

It was the monthly Titan get together with the members of Titans East and Honorary Titans. The tradition began after the defeat of the Brotherhood of Evil. The Titans wanted to be sure that they stayed connected to their extended "family." This time around it was Beast Boy and Starfire's turn to pick the activity for the night's festivities.

"So Friend Beast Boy, I was thinking that we all should partake in the song of karaoke. What do you suggest?" Starfire stated sitting at the breakfast bar, while Beast Boy made himself a snack.

"Yeah I like that idea. The ladies love my singing." He said wiggling his eyebrows. "Oh glorious! I shall inform Robin of our decision!"

Later that night…

Everyone was in the common room of Titans Tower catching up and waiting for Robin to announce the night's activities. Bee and Cyborg were arguing over which person would beat who. Beast Boy, Aqualad, and Speedy were participating in some "I'm the better one" antics. Jinx, Raven, Starfire, Mas, and Menos were chatting on the sofa. Well, the girls were chatting, Mas and Menos were staring star struck at Starfire. Kid Flash and Robin were also chatting in front of the big screen TV.

"Alright team, Starfire and Beast Boy decided that tonight we will be doing karaoke. Everyone has to sing at least one song, then after that people can go if they want to. The first round order will be Cyborg, Bee, Kid, Jinx, Mas y Menos, Aqualad, Speedy, Me, Star, Beast Boy, and then Raven. Pick any song you want." Robin stated before setting up the TV and mic.

Cyborg got up in front of everyone and began with a smile on his face.

Junior high played them
High school played them
College well, you know... played them
Me and my friends use to laugh about it, how we fade 'em
Now cupid is aiming his arrow right there at me
No more nonchalance can I be, with you here staring at me
With the most beautiful eyes that a nigga ever seen
You pull an emotional vibe from my soul, look at me
You got my heart beating like my back is filled with batteries.

For the first time I'm in love,
And I wanna tell everybody
And I wanna tell everybody (what I'm feeling)
For the first time I feel love
And I wanna tell everybody
And I wanna tell everybody the feelin'…

All them men before me did shit I would never do
And I know you got your guards up, but they should let him through
Just keep fightin' for our lovin' baby, I'll defend it too
And if they try and tell me time is money I'd spend it with you
I spend it all
I spend it all
I charge forever, to my card
And pay it off, no interest lost
I be right here, and like your favorite wine girl,
I'm worth trying, but take it easy on me
Cause this my first time

Now baby, baaaby
You doin' things with my heart ain't never felt, it's so crazy
if you gonna let it change me, I was so mistaken
Your love like a billy coupe, took me out of a Mercedes
Now baby, baaby
For so long I miss somebody
my heart just couldn't played with it
I went from not wanting a girlfriend to needing ya lady
I didn't think I'd ever see
me callin to you, you voice before I go to sleep

I ain't never looked into a woman's eye worth of fire
Bet I'm feelin while you holdin' me begging to take you higher
For so long I was afraid, I couldn't admit before
But now I see what life's about, and I'm never goin' let you go
Girl I'm growin' (don't wanna be selfish, I wanna be more accountable)
I see us growing (no, no one don't wanna miss out on a feeling I ain't never had before)
I got to tell the world, somebody gotta know
What you'da done to me, I gotta let'em know

Two hearts, I use to say
Might make a great movie to watch on a late night
But for me it ain't the way
But baby thanks to you (I changed)

Cyborg put the mic back on the stand and returned next to seat next to Bee with a smile on his face. She smiled back at him and gave him a kiss on his non-metallic cheek before walking up to the mic for her song. Bee thought a moment then put the song choice into the machine and looked into Cyborg's eyes as she started.

Miss independent
Miss self-sufficient
Miss keep your distance
Miss unafraid
Miss out of my way
Miss don't let a man interfere, no
Miss on her own
Miss almost grown
Miss never let a man help her off her throne
So, by keeping her heart protected
She'd never ever feel rejected
Little miss apprehensive
Said ooh, she fell in love

What is the feelin' takin' over?
Thinkin' no one could open my door
Surprise, It's time
To feel what's real
What happened to Miss Independent?
No more the need to be defensive
Goodbye, old you
When love is true

Miss guarded heart
Miss play it smart
Miss if you want to use that line you better not start, no
But she miscalculated
She didn't want to end up jaded
And this miss decided not to miss out on true love
So, by changing her misconceptions
She went in a new direction
And found inside she felt a connection
She fell in love.

When Miss Independence walked away
No time for love that came her way
She looked in the mirror and thought today
What happened to miss no longer afraid?
It took some time for her to see
How beautiful love could truly be
No more talk of why can't that be me
I'm so glad I finally see

Everyone applauded for Bee as she walked back to her seat and put her head on her boyfriend's shoulder. With the ways were starting it looked like it would be one of those dedication nights and all the other couples better bring their A game. Next up was Kid Flash who ran up to the front in a mere second. He flipped through the song choices and chose his song with a smirk to Jinx.

He sang Can't Stand It by Nevershoutnever and received a sweet kiss from his girlfriend Jinx when he was finished along with a few giggles from the boys. Jinx got up and sang Sea of Love by Cat Power to him in return, receiving some awes from the girls.

Mas y Menos brought some laughs and whoops with Start the Party by Pitbull. Speedy and Aqualad opted to sing Girls by the Beastie Boys together, which also got some laughs from everyone, especially since their sexual orientation was questionable.

Robin got up to the front a bit nervously. He knew exactly what song he wanted to dedicate to Starfire, he just wasn't much of a feelings guy. He took a deep breath and began.

And I'd give up forever to touch you
'Cause I know that you feel me somehow
You're the closest to heaven that I'll ever be
And I don't want to go home right now

And all I can taste is this moment
And all I can breathe is your life
And sooner or later it's over
I just don't wanna miss you tonight

And I don't want the world to see me
'Cause I don't think that they'd understand
When everything's meant to be broken
I just want you to know who I am

And you can't fight the tears that ain't coming
Or the moment of truth in your lies
When everything feels like the movies
Yeah you bleed just to know you're alive

And I don't want the world to see me
'Cause I don't think that they'd understand
When everything's meant to be broken
I just want you to know who I am

I just want you to know who I am
I just want you to know who I am
I just want you to know who I am

Robin put the mic up after ending the song and was immediately out of breath from the bone-crushing hug he received from Starfire. They shared a kiss and a few blushes before Robin sat back down in anticipation of what Star would sing to him in return.

Starfire got up to the front and flipped through a the selection a few times before finding one she wanted to sing with a small, gleeful shriek.

I can feel the magic floating in the air
Being with you gets me that way
I watch the sunlight dance across your face and I've
Never been this swept away

All my thoughts just seem to settle on the breeze
When I'm lying wrapped up in your arms
The whole world just fades away
The only thing I hear
Is the beating of your heart

'Cause I can feel you breathe
It's washing over me
Suddenly I'm melting into you
There's nothing left to prove
Baby all we need is just to be
Caught up in the touch
The slow and steady rush
Baby, isn't that the way that love's supposed to be
I can feel you breathe
Just breathe

In a way I know my heart is waking up
As all the walls come tumbling down
I'm closer than I've ever felt before
And I know
And you know
There's no need for words right now

Caught up in the touch
The slow and steady rush
Baby, isn't that the way that love's supposed to be
I can feel you breathe
Just breathe

I can feel the magic floating in the air
Being with you gets me that way

Everyone applauded Starfire as she went to sit on contently on Robin's lap. Beast Boy was next and he was determined. From the time Starfire suggested a karaoke night, he had his mind working on a song that would win over Raven. He knew that she, on some level, liked him, but he also knew that Raven was not the type to say so. Beast Boy loved her and wanted to be with her and he had come up with the best way that he knew of to get her. He walked up the front with confidence, typed in the song he wanted to sing, looked into her eyes, and began to sing.

Waiting for your call, I'm sick, call I'm angry
Call I'm desperate for your voice
Listening to the song we used to sing
In the car, do you remember
Butterfly, Early Summer
It's playing on repeat, Just like when we would meet
Like when we would meet

Cause I was born to tell you I love you
And I am torn to do what I have to, to make you mine
Stay with me tonight

Stripped and polished, I am new, I am fresh
I am feeling so ambitious, you and me, flesh to flesh
Cause every breath that you will take
When you are sitting next to me
Will bring life into my deepest hopes, What's your fantasy?
What's your, what's your...

I was born to tell you I love you
And I am torn to do what I have to, to make you mine
Stay with me tonight

And I'm tired of being all alone, and this solitary moment makes me want to come back home (4x)

I was born to tell you I love you
And I am torn to do what I have to, to make you mine
Stay with me tonight

His eyes never left Raven's as he finished the song. Her hood was down and everyone could see the blush present on her cheeks and the small smile gracing her lips. As Beast Boy went to sit down next to her, he took her hand and gave it a kiss. A dish in the kitchen could be heard shattering, but no one seemed to care as they were too busy watching the scene before them unfold.

"I have a song for you too." Raven whispered and walked up to the front slowly. She flipped through until she found the song she was looking for and looked back to Beast Boy.

Merrily we fall
Out of line, out of line
I'd fall anywhere with you
I'm by your side

Swinging in the rain
Humming melodies
We're not going anywhere until we freeze

I'm not afraid, anymore
I'm not afraid

Forever is a long time
But I wouldn't mind spending it by your side

Carefully we'll place our destiny
You came and you took this heart, and set it free
Every word you write or sing is so warm to me, so warm to me
I'm torn, I'm torn to be right where you are

I'm not afraid, anymore
I'm not afraid

Forever is a long time
But I wouldn't mind spending it by your side
Tell me every day I get to wake up to that smile
I wouldn't mind it at all
I wouldn't mind it at all

You so know me
Pinch me gently
I can hardly breathe

Forever is a long, long time
But I wouldn't mind spending it by your side
Tell me every day I get to wake up to that smile
I wouldn't mind it at all
I wouldn't mind it at all

As soon as Raven had put the mic up Beast Boy was in front of her. His eyes were intense and burning into her own. He cupped her face in his hands and kissed her in front of everyone. The kiss was deep and passionate, but it wasn't very long before he pulled away from her. Everyone in the room cheered for the new couple.

The night proceeded in the couples basically cuddling on the couch while the single boys sang some more songs. When it started to get late Bee got her team ready to go back to Steel City. Everyone said their good byes as they left. Beast Boy and Raven held back in the common room when the rest of the team went to their rooms to sleep.

"So I can call you my girlfriend now right?" Beast Boy said half teasing.

"Yes. I would hope so."

Beast Boy pulled Raven into hug with their faces inches apart. "I love you." Raven closed that gap with a tender peck on the lips.

"I love you too."

Brownie points to whom ever can guess what the songs were that are sang aloud. Some should be super easy, the others maybe not. :)