The Teen Titans are owned by their owners. And I am not one of them.

Beast Boy felt a strange, somewhat euphoric feeling as he got up for breakfast the next morning. Not only did he successfully get a date to the charity ball next week, but his date was Raven - and she never said yes to anyone.

It wasn't that he liked her or anything, and he knew she sure as hell didn't like him, but the fact that she agreed to go with him (as friends, of course) made him feel on top of the world. He couldn't think of a better way to boost his ego than to have the elusive, mysterious, beautiful half-demon on his arm!

He was also pretty proud of the fact that he got to her before Aqualad did. The Atlantean had casually let it slip that he found the empath cute, and that he was considering asking her out.

Three alarms had gone off in Beast Boy's brain. The first one was his instincts, willing him to protect his aquatic friend from the darkness. The second one was his primal side, begging him to tear the throat out of his friend for even daring to look at his m-

At his other friend like that.

And his human side just didn't like thinking about one of his best friends dating the show-off fish-boy.

As he walked down the hall towards the common room, he felt his pride suddenly diminish. What if Raven would want to go on a date with fish - er, Aqualad? The Atlantean was (apparently) very handsome, and he knew the dude was a good guy. How could he be proud of maybe ruining his best friend's chance at true love?

He felt that strange tightening in his chest again at the thought of Raven dating Aqualad. He didn't like it - but only because he knew they would break up eventually and then Raven would be sad again. And he sure as hell wasn't going to let Raven be sad again.

No, Raven needed to date someone else. Someone like... Well, he wasn't sure, but definitely someone who wouldn't break her heart.

He continued attempting to think up a list of all the guys who were worthy enough to date his friend as the doors to the common room hissed opened. Right away his eyes were drawn to the half-demon on the couch, sipping her tea delicately and reading her book. A dragon-free book.

He knew he was supposed to eat first and let Raven be, but when did he ever do anything he was supposed to do? Like a magnet, he was pulled towards her and promptly hopped over the back of the couch and beside her.

"Morning Rae!"

He saw her eyelid twitch slightly as she turned the page. "Beast Boy," she greeted politely.

That just wouldn't do.

The changeling made a show of yawning obnoxiously and stretching his arms, purposefully draping his right arm over her shoulders and pulling her closer to him.

"How's your day?" he asked through his signature grin.

He felt Raven tense up as she gently removed his arm from her person.

"It has gotten significantly more... annoying," she deadpanned, straightening her back and scooting away from her green teammate. "I'm not sure why that is..."

Beast Boy rolled his eyes at her sarcasm. That's what she needed - a guy who could distinguish between her insults and her sarcastic remarks. Often they were one in the same, but he was an expert on all things Raven, and being the one she most often bantered with, he knew the difference.

With that thought, his already non-existent list got shorter - if that were even possible.

"So, Rae-Rae, do you have a type?"

His eyes widened in shock as he realized what he had just asked. He was wondering if she did, but he hadn't meant to say anything out loud. Especially wording it like that.

He watched from the corner of his eye as Raven gave him a bewildered look. It was odd electing any emotion other than rage from her, so he turned to face her and fully appreciate the rare occurrence.

"E-excuse me?" she asked incredulously. Flustered, confused, and stuttering? He just hit the jackpot of getting a rise out of Raven.

"Heh, uhm..." But that didn't mean he knew what to say.

Her expression slowly faded into nothing more than a blank stare and an arched eyebrow, but he could tell he still had her attention.

"I-I was just wondering," he began awkwardly, suddenly realizing how awkward he was making the already awkward conversation, "w-what you look for in a guy?"

Her other eyebrow joined the first as they journeyed further towards her hairline. "Why..?"

Beast Boy rubbed the back of his neck sheepishly as he settled himself on the couch next to her. He honestly wasn't sure where to go from there, and he didn't necessarily want Raven and him to have "girl-talk".

"I don't know," he shrugged, avoiding her questioning gaze. "I guess it's just 'cuz you don't date much, and I was wondering why."

She was quiet for a moment as she shut her book. He could barely detect the slight moving of her lips, and he realized she was silently chanting her mantra. Obviously he had said something that had upset her.

"You know what - it doesn't even matter," he announced, waving his hand in a dismissive manner. "Forget I asked."

She seemed content to comply as she reopened her book.

Beast Boy felt bad for pushing her to her limit so early - now he had to find another way to occupy his day. Bothering Raven was his favorite pastime, next to playing video games (which bothered Raven) and telling jokes (which also bothered Raven).

Reluctantly rising from the couch and heading towards the kitchen, he began to feel a little... curious. What was Raven's type? He had never really thought about it before, but all of a sudden he couldn't get it out of his head.

Did she like tall guys?

Did she like smart guys?

Did she like guys?

He let out a small chuckle at that thought - considering all of the blushing she had done in front of Aqualad, it was pretty obvious which way she swung.

But still, he couldn't help but wonder what kind of guy it took to sweep the empath off her feet. Obviously someone who was understanding, since her quick infatuation with the douche-lord Malchior stemmed from that. And the little shit had also been incredibly smart, which was probably a must for her.

So he needed to find a guy that was smart, understanding, able to decipher sarcasm, and who looked like fish-boy. Damn - he was going to be looking for a while.

But that was okay - Raven was totally worth it. Seeing her smile would be a reward on its own, and if finding her a Prince Charming did the trick, then he'd be her knight in shining armor. Unless those two were the same thing - he was never good with metaphors and always fell asleep during Disney movies.

So maybe he'd be like Shrek and deliver her a prince - no, that wasn't right either. Shrek ending up getting the girl, and he wasn't trying to win Raven's heart.

Though he knew he would never, ever do anything to hurt her.

He opened the fridge and attempted to stifle a snort of amusement. Like she would ever date him. He was Beast Boy - her annoying teammate. There was no way she'd like a guy like him, though he did meet a few of her requirements.

Okay, well, they weren't necessarily her requirements, but he wouldn't allow her to date a guy who wasn't what he had listed.

No, he'd only allow the best for his mate.

Teammate.

He shook his head in frustration - he hated having all these conflicting feelings. They literally hurt his brain. And his heart. And sometimes even the back of his head when he'd think too hard and Raven would "hear" his emotions and smack him for being too "loud".

He sincerely hoped she only heard his confusion though, because sometimes he'd allow his mind to wander a little too far to one side. But not the animalistic side - screw his "instincts"; Raven was the furthest thing from evil and he knew she'd never hurt him.

Well, he knew she'd never kill him.

So it's pretty obvious that BB is totally clueless about Rae's feelings for him!

And I know I'm the author and I'm the one writing this story and all, but I'm honestly not sure if BB likes her back. What do you guys think? From what I've written so far, anyways, I feel like he's open to liking her. But is that even a thing? Haha

Anywhoo, thanks to everyone who has reviewed, faved, and followed! It's always nice to see a couple more after every update, so feel free to keep it up ;)

And sorry if my writing has seemed kinda weird lately, especially in this chapter and the latest chapter in The After Party (I finally updated! Lol). I've just been totally out of it lately lol