Ch 9

BB had a hard night last night. Sleeping in his childhood room gave him nothing but nightmares. He smiled, thinking about how Raven had come into his room and held him close to her while they both slept. It was so unlike her to do something like that, but he loved this new affectionate side of Raven. He couldn't stop smiling. He felt so lucky to have her, but his thoughts of her were interrupted by his vibrating communicator.

"Robin."

"Hey Beast boy, how's everything going?"

"Fine thanks. How's everything at the tower?"

"Good. We miss you and Raven, but we know where you are is where you need to be right now. How long do you think you'll need?"

"Hold on just second," he said as Raven came out from the bathroom in a fresh uniform. "Hey Rae, it's Rob."

"Hey Robin," said Raven.

"How's Africa?" asked Robin.

"It's nice," said Raven.

"Robin was just asking how long we were planning on staying."

"Well I have one week's worth of clothes," said Raven.

"That sounds good to me," said Robin. " Besides the Titans East are staying for one week so it all works. Take care of yourselves."

"We will Robin," said Raven.

"Let Cy and Starfire know we miss them to," said BB.

"Will do," said Robin.

Beast boy shut his communicator as Raven sat next to him. "Are you sure you're ok with this Garfield?" she asked as she took his hand in hers.

BB smiled. "Who knew you could be so tender?" he said as Raven blushed. "I like this side of you."

"Your flattery won't distract me."

"It looks like it all ready has Rae," he said as he leaned into her, his hand cupping he cheek. "I'm sure I'm ok with this. I promise," he said as his lips touched hers, brining her closer to his body. When he felt her kiss back, he felt like he was in heaven and never wanted to come back down but they had to breathe.

"Wow," she said.

"Wow is right," he smiled as he got up from the couch. "So, what do you want to do today? I know this great place you can mediate. Plus there's this great lake where we can go for a swim. How about it Rae?"

Raven smiled. "Sounds perfect, lets go."

"Are you actually going to swim?" he asked as BB led the way on the trail.

"Well it is hot and my leotard makes a great bathing suit. Of course I'll have to meditate first. What about you?"

"I'm wearing my uniform to," he said and before she could say anything else he said, "we're here."

"It's beautiful," said Raven in awe as she looked at the waterfall.

BB smiled at her reaction. "You make this place even more beautiful Rae," he said as he took her hand in his.

"I love you Garfield and if I don't mediate, I'm going to blow this beautiful place."

"Do what you got to do Rae. I'll be right here when you're done,"

"Thank you," she said as she quickly kissed him on the cheek and flew inside the cave behind the waterfall.

Her mediation had made her feel more at ease in this place then ever before. She smiled as she stood up, stretched her legs, and dove from the waterfall into the lake. Swimming to the surface, she broke through and sighed in content. Looking around, she saw a green retriever doing the doggy paddle in the water. Raven giggled and then the dog looked at her before becoming human again.

"You giggled Rae," he smiled widely. "It's really adorable."

"I am not adorable. I'm half demon."

"So," he said as he swam over to her. "You're half human to, so I guess you're going to half to meet me half way. Get Rae, half way?" he laughed.

"Your cute when you think you're hilarious," she smiled as BB blushed.

"Uh anyway, how was meditation?"

"Peaceful, there's just something about this place that's calming," said Raven as she watched BB look around. "What's on your mind Garfield?"

"I know what you mean," he smiled sadly. "I use to be so calm here in Africa but ever since I became green and got these powers, I've never felt calm here ever again."

"Are you still sure you want to stay here for a week?" asked Raven. "If this place holds such bad memories for you-"

"It wasn't all bad. I met some good people who genuinely care about me."

"I'm glad," Raven smiled as BB grabbed her by the waist, his hand resting on her lower back as Raven's arms went around his neck.

BB smiled before he kissed his girlfriend softly on the lips. Before he could pull away fully, he looked into Raven's eyes as she looked into his, and their lips connected in a more heated and passionate kiss as they held onto each other like their lives depended on it. BB didn't know how but when they parted lips to breathe, he felt Raven's legs wrapped around his waist.

"Oh," said Raven. "I guess I got carried away," she blushed.

"Me to," he said as Raven felt something poking at her.

"Oh uh sorry," Raven said as she removed her legs from around his waist, hearing a groan from her boyfriend.

BB went to take care of his excitement and then they walked back to his parent's hut. No words were exchanged but only nervous smiles.