I worked on this for a while lol
Disclaimer: I do not own Teen Titans. If I did, then I'd probably be living in a penthouse in NYC.
That night, Beast Boy rolled around in his bunk-bed. The moon shone across his face, showing no sign of going away. Groaning, Beast Boy sat up and hopped off the top bunk. Stepping over a pile of clothes, he made his way to the window. As he was reaching up, he looked down at the sandy beach below. A small figure was curled up with their knees pulled to their chest. Beast Boy stared for a moment. Recognizing the blue cloak, Beast Boy raised an eyebrow.
Half of him wanted to see what was wrong. The other half wondered if she wanted space. Thinking for a moment, Beast Boy popped his window open. Morphing into a bird, he soared out the window and swooped down to the beach. Quickly regaining his human form, he looked at the back of Raven's figure. She was silent, looking out into the dark ocean waves. Taking a step forward, Beast Boy remained as quiet as he could. He stood for a moment, questioning his decision. Furrowing his eyebrows, he turned, beginning to walk away.
"Couldn't sleep either, huh?" Raven spoke quietly. Beast Boy turned to see Raven looking directly at him, her eyes glowing from the moon. "You can join me if you want." Beast Boy, almost hypnotized, made his way over to the Empath. He sat down next to her, looking out at the waves.
Beast Boy whispered, "Raven, I gotta say. I heard what happened today and I don't know what that meant."
"What did you hear?" Raven asked, looking over at him and inching closer.
For some reason, Raven's surprisingly flirty behavior didn't confuse Beast Boy. At the moment, he was transfixed in violet eyes. "That you didn't deny that I was your boyfriend? I'm not. We're not- but- does that mean that-,"
"Shh," Raven placed a finger to Beast Boy's lips. "It means whatever you want it to mean." She leaned forward, closing her eyes slowly. Her hand traced down his face to his cheek, gently bringing him forward.
"Beast Boy!" A high, feminine voice from the hallway yelled. Beast Boy jumped, sitting up straight and looking around his bedroom with a befuddled expression. His heart pounded and his pulse raced. A dream? Dude… What is going on with me?!
Beast Boy called back, "Yeah, I'm awake!"
"Lunch is nearing readiness!" Starfire explained.
Rubbing his eye, he looked over at his alarm clock. The red numbers flashed 11: 15. "Great," He muttered. He was known to sleep late, but never this late. Jumping off his top bunk, Beast Boy headed out the door and towards the bathroom. Scratching his hair, he yawned and looked around at the doors. As he passed Raven's door, he felt a jolt in his stomach. Biting his lip, Beast Boy sighed and walked by. He didn't know what was making him so crazy lately. It was almost as if he just couldn't get her out of his mind. No matter what he did. He was having dreams about her, for Pete's sake!
Pushing on the bathroom door, Beast Boy walked in and locked it behind him. Looking in the mirror at his reflection, he ran a hand through his bed head. His green skin was dry from the night's sleep and his eyes were barely open. Yet, with looking at all the nighttime flaws, the only thing mocking him at the moment was his green skin.
It was true when he said he didn't like looking at the color all the time. Who would? No wonder Raven found him so annoying. He groaned and rolled his eyes. Again with Raven. Grabbing his toothbrush and toothpaste, he hastily brushed his teeth and washed his face. After taking the quick shower, he left the bathroom and walked down the hallway to his bedroom. The towel hung from his waist and he held his clothes in his hands. Shaking his head like a dog, he walked with his eyes shut so the water wouldn't get into them.
"Ah!" A voice yelled. Beast Boy gasped, tripping over a foot and landing on his back. Looking up at the person on top of him, Beast Boy flushed bright red. "Wh-Why are you naked?!" Raven exclaimed.
Beast Boy's eyes went wide, realizing she was only in a towel herself. "W-What? Why are you?!" The two quickly hopped up, stepping away from each other.
"This. This didn't happen," Raven said quickly. Avoiding eye contact, she turned and charged into the bathroom. Beast Boy stood dumbfounded. He silently turned, walking into his room.
"So, we've got some new information about the robots," Robin said to everyone sitting at the counter. Raven sipped at her tea, staring at the table. Beast Boy awkwardly shoveled a tofu down his throat. The three other Titans hardly noticed their odd behavior.
Cyborg asked, "They know where they came from?"
"Not exactly," Robin replied. He took a sip of coffee. "The cops actually told me that they've gotten reports of robots in different parts of the city." The boy wonder placed a pile of files on the table, opening them up. "Stores, banks, apartments," he read. "It's strange. They never did anything. They appeared, then disappeared."
Starfire added, "Like the robots at the city hall, yes?"
"Yes," Robin nodded. "There's no pattern about how they appear and it's a wonder why we didn't know about it sooner."
Raven muttered, "Banks? They didn't rob them?"
"No," Robin shook his head. "It's very weird. What I think we're going to do is go to these places and try to see if there's anything out of the ordinary."
Cyborg chimed in, "I can scan the areas for any abnormal electrical activity."
"And I can sense if there are any permanent intruders that never left," Raven offered.
Robin smirked, "Sounds good. We move out this afternoon." Beast Boy looked from his leader to the violet haired girl sitting next to him, across the table. She looked up slightly, locking eyes with Beast Boy and blushing. The lights above them exploded, creating darkness in the room.
"Great," Cyborg sighed. "What the hell?"
Raven sighed, "Sorry."
"Oh," Cyborg laughed, "What happened?"
Starfire giggled in her seat, secretly knowing exactly what really happened. She turned to Raven, who stared at her with a knowing expression. Raven grabbed Starfire's arm, dragging her out of the room. In the hallway outside the Commonroom, Raven turned to Starfire with deadly eyes. "What do you know?" She hissed.
"Raven, you do not need to be afraid," Starfire said sweetly. She smiled and added, "I know you have the feelings for Beast Boy."
Raven cringed. "How did you find out?"
"I saw," Starfire shrugged.
Sighing, Raven whispered, "You cannot tell anyone about this."
"Why not?" Starfire asked. Raven glared at her. "I will not tell, I promise. But, I wish to know why." Raven rubbed her temples and turned to think for a moment. Starfire looked at her with confusion. "You are afraid?"
Letting her hands drop to her sides, Raven looked back at her. "No… Yes… Kind of." She placed a hand on her hip. "It means nothing. Absolutely nothing. Please forget about it. I feel absolutely nothing for Beast Boy."
"Your hair does not agree," Starfire said, pointing to Raven's hair. Raven looked up, her hair waving up with dark energy.
Letting her hands drop once more, she looked down and mumbled. "Oh my Azar."
"I can help you, Raven," Starfire comforted, placing a hand on her friend's shoulder. "If you will let me." Raven thought about the offer. What could Starfire possibly do about this situation? It was far more complicated than she would ever understand. She could never make Beast Boy happy and he would never be safe if he was with her. She was too scared to give her heart away. Even if it was to someone as kind and gentle as Beast Boy.
Raven stepped back. "No. We have too much to worry about right now." She sighed. "I can't. I…" Raven phase through the floor, leaving Starfire alone in the hallway. Next to her, the doors swooshed open. Robin stepped into the hallway, staring at his girlfriend.
"Star?" He asked, placing his hand on her back. "You okay?"
Starfire nodded. "Yes. I am fine. But, I fear another person is not."
"What are you talking about?" Robin asked, turning Starfire to him by her shoulders.
Starfire replied, "The people of Jump City." Robin nodded.
"Don't worry, Star," Robin smiled reassuringly. "We're the Teen Titans. We can figure out anything." Starfire smiled and nodded, leaning forward and planting a sweet kiss on her boyfriend's lips. He always knew what to say to make her feel better.
On the sandy beach, Raven raised a hand to her head. This is where her dream happened.
They were on a beach, talking. Raven was too flirty for her own good. Just before they kissed… she woke up. She sat down, curling her knees to her chest. Why was she so afraid…? The only thing keeping her from letting herself fall in love was her past.
Malchior had ruined her confidence. He had ripped her hope for a normal love life right from her chest. She couldn't let that happen again. Beast Boy was perfect. He was kind to her. But, that didn't mean he liked her. She groaned and leaned her forehead on her forearms. The waves of the ocean ripped onto the sand. The sound was calming and refreshing.
Raven looked up into the horizon. She frowned, noticing something in the distance. Standing up slowly, she watched a wave grow closer, large and intimidating. Eyes wide, Raven stepped back and attempted to fly up. Something grabbed her ankle, holding her back. Raven looked down at the robotic arm extending from the beach.
"Raven!" Beast Boy's voice yelled. Raven looked up to the roof. Beast Boy jumped off, morphing into a pterodactyl.
On the beach, Raven struggled to break free. Another arm reached up, grabbing her ankle. The two of them pulled, slamming her on the beach. Raven screamed, the wave looming over her. Beast Boy landed on the beach, morphing into himself and running towards the struggling girl. "RAVEN NO!" Beast Boy screamed. The water slammed down, covering the beach. Beast Boy coughed, water entering his lungs as he was pushed back towards the tower.
As the water was drawn back into the ocean, Raven disappeared with the salty water.
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