And so it began. A date, yes, a date dammit, between Starfire and Raven. Somewhere in the back of the latter's mind, she heard Wise booming 'Raging lesbian!' and Rage exploding into laughter every time, 'What a pun!'. Happy continued raping – er – hugging, yes, hugging Caparnicus and Timid continued to cry and scream bloody murder. Lust and Brave plodded through Raven's mind, discussing how their life had recently been turned into something off of 'Will and Grace'. The Raven we all know and love continued panicking about her apparent date, making things explode two and fro, some being flung off somewhere and others seemingly animated, certain 'special' pedestrians stopping to talk to these floating, black, magical contraptions. These escapades ended in disaster; said contraptions spontaneously combusting and blowing holes the size of Control Freak's behind through peoples' heads. The casualties reached even China…
Raven shuffled through the tower doors awkwardly, cheeks set aflame, hands crammed in her pockets. Star walked behind her, apparently fighting to keep her eyes focused on something other than a certain someone's behind.
"Hey Star…? How about we go in the t-car?" The empath semi-blurted. Why am I so nervous…? In response, Starfire nodded absently, a small goofy grin plastered on her face.
Raven fought to not nod so enthusiastically and bowed her head slightly instead. I'm going insane… She slipped under the garage (a/n: I think that's it. Bear with me folks) door, almost banging her head against a dangling piece of equipment, and sidled between various mechanical parts until she was at the t-car's passenger door. Hm… The empath smiled softly upon seeing Star float to her position and after a moment's thought, opened the door for her.
The Tamaranean smiled at the gesture, her green eyes meeting Raven's somewhat intense gaze…
Kiss her. Kiss her. Kiss her. Kiss her. Kiss h…
The latter's heartbeat quickened, Raven's fingers growing slippery at the ends of the door handle and she gulped before recomposing herself with a slight grin. Starfire giggled at the empath's uncharacteristic behaviour and placed her warm palm atop Raven's hand in a sign of comfort. Letting her fingers linger just a little bit longer than necessary, she pulled away and slipped into the t-car, her date closing the door with a light thud. Raven let out a breath she had no idea that she was holding in.
Poor gal. Rae… You got no idea what 'yer doing do you?
Giving her emotions the mental finger, Raven slipped smoothly over the hood of the vehicle and meandered into the driver's seat.
"Raven…? Where should we go first?" Starfire gently prompted.
MOVIE.
The empath cringed, vaguely worrying Star, I'm NOT taking Star to watch some pornography.
Hey! I was thinking' somethin' warm and sweet… but, heheheh… your suggestion's better.
…
…Besides, you might end up with something/one warm and sweet anyhow…
Raven raised a hand to her temple, what worries me is that I got that innuendo…
She felt a prod at her forearm. Turning, she saw Starfire looking at her with a somewhat amused expression. Heh. She seems used to me spacing out.
"Sorry." Raven smiled and started the ignition, feeling the engine roar to life, "I was thinking maybe a movie. After that…" She looked coolly at Star, "…It's up to you."
Hmm… Star put a finger to her lips in thought, "Should we meander to the mall of shopping first? I believe it would be more warming to our hearts if we complete our outing with a big screen projection."
Raven turned her attention to the road, bumping her head against the headrest gently as she nodded, "Romantic, yeah?" The empath smiled, "Alright."
Starfire took a sharp intake of breath, Raven's smile… Lime green eyes darted quickly downward, a bright flush to the alien's cheeks. Trusting Raven not to pry, Starfire voiced her thoughts in her mind… Her eyes soften… not like a mushy paste… but like the fluff of a small cat… She found herself shyly peering at the empath, her lips elevate at the corners too… Starfire's hand rose a moment unconsciously, as if to touch Raven. She beat it down quickly, she tilts her head slightly… like the horribly dying vessel in 'Titanic'… oh, that particular projection was very romantical… And then she felt it. A warm presence lingering above her hand that she'd recently slapped; Raven's fingers softly intertwining with her own and gently squeezing. Starfire could feel the empath's question:
'Are you okay? You were hitting yourself earlier.'
Star giggled and rubbed the back of her head with her other hand, touched by her companion's gesture. I am fine, love. The alien quickly mentally berated herself, slightly embarrassed by the name she seemed so determined to give Raven.
But the empath simply smiled a cat-like smile, "You sure are."
The alien found herself blushing and beaming; content to be in the tender hold that was Raven's hand.
And smile…
POV: Bonnie the cashier
So there I was: sat at the register doin' what us cashiers do best – cashier-ing (hell yes). Now, don't get me wrong here, aight? I do me job, 9 to 5 in Summers Anne(1). Yeah, a sex shop for those who don't get out much.
See, I've seen my share of strange happenin's… if ya'll live in Jump you're bound to get the odd green skinned lad,
Tsk, there's that bloody green fly again…
who can somehow turn into all sorts of magical, mystical beings…
SPLAT.
…and aliens. Can't fo'get the aliens. Feckin' fly…
So yeah, when two of our beloved teen titans come waddling through me door; I ain't too surprised. Just sat there doin' me nails – eh – sortin' out important files an' such. Yeah. Shut up.
Got no idea how old these two are so's I just leave 'em be. I think the orange one's a cannibal anyway. Hmm.
Parrot – or was it Raven? – looked pretty miserable. Poor thing – must'a been a wee bit scared of the big, long plastic appendages we keep in the back. Ho ho ho! But ah, the orange one seemed quite happy with runnin' in here. Perfectly at ease with the various instruments. Yep.
And that's when it happened…
Holy CRAP was it odd mate.
It was like… like… OMG…
Oh look, a penny!
Afterthought: I think I may be havin' ADHD.
POV: No-one in particular
She can't be serious… Raven was hyperventilating. Or, on the very brink of. When Star had took her hand she had let herself bask in the warmth of it. Then however, the alien darted off with the speed of a deranged orang-utan… towards Summers Anne.
Oh, but she is dumpling.
Previously…
"Wow! That particular shop looks warm and inviting!"
"…Erm… Star… I uh, don't think we should – GAH!"
Present…
The lilac haired girl sighed, softly banging her head against the wall. The chances of being able to control herself were very slim at this point… I just need to keep focused…
You know sweetie – that's impossible.
Lust's somewhat creepy grin appeared in Raven's mind.
Just think… Starfire… and… lingerie… hehe! It has a ring to it.
Raven simply shook her head, I have no idea…
Seriously, say it to yourself: lingerie! Oh lingerie! You are so tight and… and… lingerie!
RAGE WILL FREAKING CONSUME-
-Lingerieee! Lingerie! Rage will consume lingerie! Muahahaha! Oh hello Happy dear.
PENI-
Right, that's it. The rating of this thing is going up.
What was that?
Oh, nothing…
Huh. Lingerie! Oh lingerie!
Raven slapped a hand to her forehead and let out a somewhat haggard breath. Her emotions where… not entirely there at the moment. I'll just sit down for a while…
"Good God…" she murmured, relaxing onto one of the plush chairs amid the changing room. I… I don't want this date… or whatever it is… to go completely wrong. She let out yet another tired sigh. It feels like everything's caving in. Raven leaned back onto the fur of the seat, pressing a hand to her head in silent thought. She didn't hear the click of a lock come undone, nor the light creaking of a door being eased open.
Nor the faint footsteps of a usually shy Tamaranean girl, who's sudden boldness sprouted from the need to impress someone… someone that she… well…
Someone that she loved.
So lost in her thoughts was Raven, she didn't feel the surge of emotion rippling through her crush's body.
When you realise in one brief moment that you love someone, it can hit you hard. As moments come and go, Starfire stood quietly throughout hers, simply looking at the person dear to her.
Raven blinked suddenly, as if snapping out of a trance, the familiar feeling of being watched having stirred her senses. She faintly registered warmth coming from her right side and gulped audibly.
"Hey S-Star…" She stammered, not quite looking at the alien. The empath was sweating bullets from a mix of anticipation and fear. Hell, Starfire could be wearing next to nothing dammit! Her imagination had run wild on this one. Leather? Lace? …Chocolate sauce? Anything was possible in this Godforsaken place. Why am I even in a damn sex shop? I'm surrounded by LINGERIE. Bras, underpants, whips, chains and HANDCUFFS! Oh dear God the HANDCUFFS! And-
"Raven…" Came Starfire's soft whisper, her hand resting on the dark haired girl's shoulder.
Raven felt her heart leap and thud painfully in her chest. "Say my name again…" She murmured quietly.
A blush quickly rose to Star's cheeks and she smiled before emitting another quiet "Raven…"
The empath felt her chest ache with sudden longing, and she shut her eyes tightly, turning her head towards Starfire. The latter took a deep breath, maybe to steel herself, maybe just a reaction to the cute sight before her. Unable to fight off this newly discovered feeling, she gave into her instincts and leaned in towards Raven's lips…
Her eyes shut tight; she had no idea how to react when a pair of warm, soft lips eased gently onto her own. Violet hues snapped open wide, Raven subconsciously pressing herself closer to Starfire.
Just as the warmth, the feeling of being complete, settled in, it drained away. Star pulled back with a start, stepping backwards. Raven gazed blearily up at her, blinking rapidly.
For just a moment the two simply stared. Raven's a drinking, passionate stare while Starfire's maintained a quiet kind of tranquillity.
"Sorry!" The Tamaranean blurted, her crimson locks whipping the air around her as she turned and dived back into the changing booth.
Feeling strangely empty, Raven pressed her fingertips to her lips. "There's nothing to be sorry for…" Her warmth… Starfire's warmth…
The empath stayed still for a moment, basking in the afterglow of the kiss; seemingly so different from the others they'd shared. Why did this one seem so… real? Her outfit…
Raven could only recall flashes of the clothing Starfire had tried on. White lace and silk, she thought absent-mindedly, a bright red flush painting itself onto her usually pale cheeks.
This time she heard the door creaking open, turning to smile somewhat shyly at the teen that emerged. The empath stood with a slight cough, and politely waited for the alien to walk to her side. Starfire did so, though the girl was slightly hunched over her tried-on clothing, as though embarrassed to show it.
God knows how Raven's sudden bravery appeared, but it did, and she smiled again, more reassuringly this time, before putting her arms around Star.
The muffled sigh that escaped the princess's lips was enough to encourage the empath further and she held her closer.
Raven kissed Starfire's forehead tenderly and whispered once again, "There's nothing to be sorry for…"
(1) 'Summers Anne' XD simply the reversed form of Anne Summers. Just so I don't get sued :sweatdrop: I DON'T OWN THAT SHOP M'KAY?
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