Ch 13

The week was over, and the couple was nervous to return to their home in Titans Tower. They had visited the Doom Patrol once again before they made their way to a deserted part of Africa where Raven could create a portal home. As they stood in silence, they were lost in their own thoughts until one of the came out of them. "Are you all right Garfield?"

"Yeah, I mean it was nice spending some alone time with you in Africa but I miss our friends," he sighed. "I just don't know how to act around them now. Beast boy's just an easy habit to fall back into, it's safe."

"It's the same way with my emotions. I know I can feel a bit more since the defeat but sometimes I fall back into pushing them down because it's been that way for my whole life."

"Looks like we're not so different," he smiled as he took her hand. "I'm ready to go home Rae. I love you."

"I love you to," she said as she gave her boyfriend a smile before she turned to empty space. "Azarath, Metrion, Zinthos!" she said as a black portal appeared before their eyes. "Hold on tight Gar."

"Believe me I plan on it," he said as Raven led him inside.

Before they knew it, they were floating over Titans tower on Raven's energy as the portal disappeared. Their hands were still holding onto each other as they smiled at each other before they heard a series of gasps from below.

"Yo! What's going on?" asked Cyborg as he flipped the patties on his grill while looking at the couple, who landed on the tower before him.

"Hey Cy, Rae and I are a couple," BB smiled.

Cyborg looked from his best friend to Raven, who looked happier. He smiled. "Well all right!" he exclaimed as he gathered the couple in his arms and held tight.

"Cy-Cyborg we can't breathe," said Raven as he put the couple down.

"So how long has this been going on?"

"A week and one day," said BB.

"Where Robin and Starfire?" asked Raven.

"They should be back any minute with more junk food," he said excitedly. "We were going to surprise you both with dinner on the roof, but you came back earlier then expected."

"It's like you were reading my mind dude. I'm starving!" said BB.

"You're always hungry. You're like a bottomless pit," said Raven.

"Oh Rae you flatter me," said BB.

"Friend Raven! Friend Beast boy!" Starfire exclaimed as she enveloped the couple in a tight hug. "You are back. I am most happy to see you both."

"Star, I think they need to breathe," said Robin.

"Oh," she blushed as she let them go. "Forgive me friends."

"Of course Starfire," said Raven.

"You think we should tell her. She might really kill us with her hug this time," said BB.

"What's going on?" asked Robin. "What do you have to tell us?"

"Beast boy and I are a couple," said Raven as their hands instantly held each other.

"Oh! this is most joyful news," said Starfire. "I wish you both the happiness together."

"Thanks Starfire," said BB.

"Are you it's a good idea?" asked Robin. "With your powers Raven you could hurt him. Not to mention Beast boy's unpredictable behavior. It's a recipe for disaster."

"I'm sorry. I don't believe you have input in our relationship," said Raven.

"So what are you and Starfire the only ones who get to be happy?" asked BB.

"I'm not saying that at all," said Robin.

"So I'm just supposed to grow old and die alone? I know my powers better than anyone Robin. I'm willing to do the work, so I can be with Beast boy."

"You're only thinking about yourselves. Did you ever think about what this could do for the team?" asked Robin.

"We're not hurting anyone Robin! I love her, and I'm not giving her up because you say so!" said BB. "We know what we're doing. We didn't just wake and say lets be together. Trust us enough to make our own decisions."

"You and Starfire make it work. Just because we're not you doesn't mean we can't make it work," said Raven.

"I agree," said Starfire. "We must let them go and trust that they know what is best for them."

"I've never seen Raven happier. The green bean must be doing something right," said Cy.

"Hey!" said BB.

"It's not that I'm not happy for you two. Although this was kind of unexpected," said Robin.

"I agree. I did not see it coming as well, but I'm still happy for friends Beast boy and Raven."

"Yeah you had everyone fooled," said Cy.

"I can hide my emotions Cyborg, and Beast boy's quite good at hiding his emotions to, even better than Robin. You're all easier to read then him."

"So you learned a lot about each other in Africa, huh?" said Cy.

"Yep," BB said as he smiled at Raven.

"Anything you want to share?" asked Cy.

BB's face sadden. "Sorry Cy, I-He felt Cyborg's hand on his shoulder. "It's ok B, I understand."

"Thanks buddy," said BB.

Raven looked to Robin. "I love him Robin. We only ask that you support us like we've always supported you and Starfire."

"You really do look a whole lot happier," he sighed. "Ok Raven, I-no we support you as a team and as a family," said Robin as he felt himself and the rest of his friends gathered in a group hug by Starfire and Cyborg.