Chapter eleven: Eggnog.
Raven sat back and enjoyed a small glass of much needed eggnog. It was such a festive beverage, and certainly not something that Raven could consume in large quantities, but it was Christmas Eve and she found herself immersed in its silky, creamy sweetness, with just the hint of complimentary spice, adding to the tantalising flavour. It danced along her taste buds and ran easily down her throat, washing down to her appreciative stomach. This particular drink did not include any liqueurs, and Raven had simply poured a spot into a glass to satisfy her sweet tooth before bed.
It had been her turn to do the weekly food shop, and Beast Boy had readily volunteered to keep her company. There had been many seasonal items on the list this time around, eggnog being one of them. Robin had made it positively clear that no alcoholic substance should be an ingredient in whatever brand they bought, Raven wasn't much for alcohol anyway. Beast Boy grabbed a carton of vegan-friendly eggnog for himself, made with soy milk and a tofu thickener. Raven hadn't objected, of course, she fully respected his lifestyle choices and had a clear understanding of why he'd made them.
It was not uncommon for Beast Boy to volunteer to run errands with Raven, and vice versa. They found that they enjoyed each other's company and were actually caught in the awkward stage of 'not quite dating but we'll see how it goes'. They liked to take every opportunity to be alone so that they could talk freely without an over excited Starfire listening in, and if they were simply doing some shopping, for the entire team at that, they could not be accused of going on dates, and therefore not ridiculed by Cyborg, or lectured by Robin. They were testing the waters, and didn't want or need the added stress of their teammates' opinions.
With a dreamy sigh she sipped down the remainder of her glass, the flavour soothing. She was currently sat upon the large curved sofa with the rest of the Titans, enjoying a festive film. Beast Boy sat beside her, so close that the length of their thighs were touching, the warmth from his body radiated from him and Raven wanted so much to snuggle against him, she refrained from doing so, of course. Raven herself was feeling rather cold, but aside from the chill she was so unbelievably comfortable, and far too sleepy to move in order to obtain a blanket to warm her. As though sensing this dilemma, Beast Boy wordless slung an arm around her shoulders, pulling her the slightest bit against him, enveloping her in the warmth he had to offer.