There was a quiet chill in the air in the post-birthday part celebration. The others had all retired to their bed, leaving Beast Boy and Raven as the only ones left in the common room.
"You want to tell me anything about what happened today?"
"No."
"That's fine, Raven, just tell me one thing, is this part of why you don't want to be serious with me?"
She looked at the floor guiltily, and that told him everything in an instant.
"I see, this isn't what I expected, but I'll fight by your side Raven. Always." He promised her.
"Thank you." She smiled sweetly at him. "It means a lot to hear you say that."
"And, uh, just so you know, I'm sorry about violating your privacy like that."
"What's done is done. Just don't do it again, or you could say goodbye to whatever hopes you may have for me."
"Eh, heh heh," he laughed awkwardly.
She rolled her eyes at him. Truthfully, she doubted she could ever follow up on her threat. At least, willingly. But for now, she needed a distraction.
"Beast Boy?"
"Yes, Raven?"
"Can we watch something a bit lighter today? I like Evangelion, but I don't think I'm in the mood for something so depressing right now."
"Of course." He smiled.
They settled onto the couch, Beast Boy browsing through Netflix, looking for something to watch. He settled for Little Witch Academia.
"And Beast Boy?"
"Hmmm."
"If you want," she began, feeling embarrassed about what she was about to allow, "you can cuddle with me while we watch from now on."
She had never felt his emotions light up in happiness so quickly before.