Ch 14 Part 2
As Raven came into her warrior pose, she could sense intense emotions coming from BB. She let her pose go and walked over to her boyfriend who was running so fast, she was afraid he'd do some real damage to the machine. "Garfield," she said softly as she lied her hand delicately on his back. She could feel his muscles calm down as well as his emotions.
"Sorry Rae, I was just distracted."
"Mento."
"Yeah, how did you-?"
"It was pretty intense when he shook your hand before we left."
"I don't know what he wanted from me Rae. All I wanted was acceptance and maybe for him to be proud of me. I think that's the reason I took his abuse, mentally and physically. I can't believe how sick I was."
"I know I'm proud of you Garfield. You've survived the worst and come out the other side. You're becoming a man, and I know you're parents would be so proud of you."
"Gee Rae you always know how to get to my heart," he said as he hugged her close to his body. "I love you."
"I love you to Gar," she said as she rubbed his back with her fingers. She felt so good when he tightened his arms around her. She felt warm, safe, and loved. She didn't mean to but she let out a sigh of contentment.
BB could only smile before he let the empath go. "Uh, I think we have an audience," said BB as Starfire and Cyborg stared at the couple.
"We are just the happy for you is all," said Starfire.
"I'm still trying to wrap my brain around it," said Cy. "I mean Raven just hugged you. She's never been that affectionate with anyone."
"It's still very new to me," said Raven, "but I didn't get into a relationship with BB to just shut him out. I'm ready to open myself up in ways I never have before, and I think it's because of him."
"That is most exciting to hear friend Raven. Perhaps we should do the double dating," she said as Cyborg cringed right beside her.
"Uh well maybe when your boyfriend stops acting like a child, we'll consider it," said Raven.
"Hey, I heard that," said Robin as he came over to his team. "I think that's enough training today," said Robin as he left the gym with Starfire floating right after him.
"Well if you don't want to double date with Star and Rob, Bumblebee and I would be glad to have you."
"We'll think about it Cy," said BB as they walked out of the gym.
"I better get to my T-car. I got a lot of new updates. See you two later," Cy said as he disappeared down the hall.
BB smiled. "You know I like this new open side to you."
"Well I have to grow up sometime Garfield," said Raven.
"We should probably shower," said BB as he blushed, realizing how that sounded.
"I know what you meant. I'll met you in your room later, then?"
"Sure Rae, see you later."