Constellations

by Alister Nightfoot

Random drabbles and shorts about Beast Boy, Raven and friends. The ratings will change occasionally, though I'll try to keep it between the navigational beacons. Rated T for later chapters. Please, no flames, although polite criticism is accepted. Reviews are wholly appreciated regardless however, as they help better me as a writer.

3. Twenty Seconds

A/N: I'll make this short. This is the third chapter I promised you! I try not to let anyone down. So I'll get right to it! Read and review please!

Disclaimer...this is beginning to get redundant. I do not own….teen titans.

Chapter 3
Twenty Seconds

Beast Boy walked into the common room, holding his shaking hands. His thoughts were chaotic, and he was sure Raven noticed, indicated by the furrowing of her brow behind the book she was reading. He approached her, and she dropped the book into her lap, her violet irises scanning over him before looking back to his face, her eyes showing a little worry. "What's wrong Beast Boy? Your emotions are so violent I could probably feel them a mile away."

Beast Boy stopped walking, unprepared for the verbal encounter. All his rehearsals went down the drain in an instant and he stuttered, attempting to get out a response. He. Beast Boy. The Mighty! At a loss for words? He stared at Raven; his hands still shaking, "Err… I…uh. I was, just coming to…uh." He replayed the phrase in his mind, over and over again, until he was sure nothing could go wrong. He approached Raven, still shaking a little. She raised an eyebrow, "What are you doing?" He didn't reply, too determined to stop now. She stood from the chair, and took a step back, "Beast Boy, if you don't tell me what you're doing, you're going for another swi-." Beast Boy cut her off when he wrapped an arm around her and pulled her lips to his. It was a quick, fleeting kiss, and as soon as it had begun, it was over.

Beast Boy released her, taking in her state of mild shock, before he stepped back a little, almost frightened. Raven faced him, "Twenty seconds?" Beast Boy's face went from fear to delight, as his eyes lit up almost. He nodded. When the rest of the team joined each other in the common room for a late dinner, they found the Half-Demon and the Changeling curled up together on the couch, asleep. Robin smiled, and turned around, dragging an enthusiastic Starfire with him.

As soon as it was clear, Cyborg snapped a few pictures for blackmail later, and left the room, mentally applauding the Changeling's courage. The two on the couch snuggled closer to each other, finally content.

A/N: Inspiration for this short came from the recent movie We Bought a Zoo. Just for reference. Anyway, hope you enjoyed it. Read and review!