So I;m back with another Teen Titans story! This plot has been bothering me for a while so I decided to put it out there and see what happens with it!
Disclaimer: No I do not own the Teen Titans...
A lot has changed in the tower since the Titans defeated the Botherhood of Evil with the Doom Patrol. Robin and Starfire had begun officially dating and the media was still eating that up. Cyborg and Bumblebee had gone out on a couple dates, but they weren't considering themselves 'official' yet. The crime rate within Jump City has even gone down dramatically. Once the villains heard that the Titans saved the world, multiple times, defeated the most evil group on this planet and defeated the most powerful demon in every universe, aka Trigon, not many of them wanted to try anything anymore and, as far as the Titans knew, had either given up on villainy entirely or moved to another city to try their plans there.
But perhaps the biggest change came from two of the Titans themselves. Beast Boy had definitely grown up, for starters he was taller and more muscular. He had definitely delved more into his love of art and could frequently be seen in the common room with his sketchpad on his lap and his hands blackened by charcoal. He definitely still told corny jokes, but pulled a lot less pranks, almost none, and only played video games when Cyborg or Robin asked him too. They're little Beast Boy had grown up for real.
Raven had changed a lot too. Sure, she still sits in the common room and reads more often than anything else, and still loves to drink her herbal tea. But she did decide to start growing out her hair and was now just passed her shoulders. Since defeating Trigon she has been showing some more emotions, and even cracks a smile when she is around the team, and on occasion they have even heard her laugh. Raven spends less time in her room now, only going there to meditate throughout the day.
What Cyborg considers to be the biggest change, is the fact that Beast Boy and Raven had begun dating. Cyborg was the only who knew about it, and only because he heard Beast Boy ask her out while up on the roof. He was shocked to say the least, but even more shocked when Raven agreed to it. Cyborg gasped and had given up his position to the two of them. Before he could go tell Robin and Starfire about it Beast Boy and Raven has asked him to keep it to himself, at least until they were ready to tell everyone themselves. He agreed to it, but still felt a little guilty keeping it away from the others. It had been about 5 months and they have still kept it a secret. Cyborg wasn't one to pressure his friends into anything, but they had one more month before he forced them to tell everyone.
It was a lazy Sunday afternoon, Robin and Starfire were out of the city, the only way they could go on a date without being constantly followed by photographers, so Beast Boy had decided it was a perfect time for a stay-at-home movie night with Raven. Looking up from his most recent sketch and not seeing his girlfriend in the common room he got up and went in search for her.
Beast Boy knocked on her door, "Raven?"
The door slid open and reveled the sorceress in shorts, and a tank top with wet hair, signaling she had just taken a shower, "Yes?"
The green teen in front of her had a blush creeping up his cheeks at the sight of his girlfriend and he could feel butterflies flying around in his stomach, "I was wondering if you wanted to watch some movies in the common room? Robin and Starfire are on a date out of town." He tried very hard not to stammer while saying this.
"Sounds like fun." Raven smiled at him, "Do you want to come in for a little bit?"
Beast Boy nodded and followed her into her room. He was no longer afraid of her room, as it was easier for them to meet here than his room. The other teammates would never stop by Raven's room unannounced as they would to his room. He sat down on the bed and watched as Raven brushed out her hair. He still couldn't believe she was his girlfriend. He was shocked when she agreed to go out with him, and they were both a little shocked when one date had led to five, and those five led to a relationship.
Raven turned around as she finished brushing out her hair and found Beast Boy staring at her.
"What?"
Beast Boy gave a little smile stood up. "Just thinking about us." He walked closer to her and placed his hands around her waist.
Raven looked back up at him and placed her hands on his shoulder, "Really? What about us?"
"Us doing this," Beast Boy leaned forward and placed his lips on hers. He felt Raven kiss him back and their innocent kiss quickly turned into more. Much too soon for his liking he felt Raven pull away and he realized he may have let his hands travel a little too much.
"I'm sorry," He started before Raven had the chance to say anything. He still had his arms around her but held her looser so she could move if she needed to.
Raven shook her head, "Don't be, I'm sorry. I know it must be frustrat-"
"No." He interrupted, "I knew that we would have to take things slow and I promised you that we would take it as slow as you need to. I'm not upset, I'm not frustrated by it. I stand by my promise to you Raven." He paused and took a deep breath, "I love you."
He could see her eyes widen and she looked away from him, it was the first time he said that. His heartbeat quickened as he waited for her response. A blush graced her cheeks and she took a big breath, "Thank you Beast Boy," she looked back up at him, "I love you too"
He felt his grin widen and he pulled her into the tightest hug he could. He heard her laugh and felt her arms tighten around him. He pulled back and kissed her one more time. "C'mon, let's go watch some movies."
About 15 minutes and one small argument over the movie choice later, popcorn could be smelt throughout the common room and Pirates of the Caribbean was chosen for a movie marathon, ready to go when they were. The popcorn was poured into a bowl and a blanket was draped over the two lovebirds. Beast Boy put his arm around Raven's shoulders and he felt her cur up into his side. He kissed her forehead as she pressed play on the remote and the marathon began.
Two and a half movies later the now empty popcorn bowl was discarded on the floor and two titans were asleep on the couch. Beast Boy was lying down with one arm wrapped around Raven's waist and the other draped across her back. Raven had her head on Beast Boy's chest and her hands also placed on his chest.
Cyborg walked into the common for a midnight snack and noticed the movie still playing. Not seeing the two lovebirds asleep on the couch he turned off the tv and turned around noticing them for the first time. He smiled to himself and observed them for a moment. He was still shocked that they were dating at times but when he saw them in this innocent, yet intimate, moment he couldn't help but think that they were perfect for each other. He picked up the bowl from the floor and gently placed the blanket back over them.
The only thing he didn't think of? What would happen if Robin or Starfire found them in the morning.
Cyborg walked back into the common only to see Robin already there staring at something on the couch as if he were seeing a ghost. Cyborg quickly remembered what was on the couch and a string of profanities ran through his head as he rushed over praying that the secret relationship wasn't still on the couch. His prayers were unanswered as he observed the couple still in the same position he left them in.
Robin turned to him and pointed at the titans in question, "What is this?" He asked a little too loudly.
Raven's and Beast Boy's eyes both snapped open as the voice of their leader cut through their sleep. Quickly realizing their position and that they have been caught they bolted upright and the awkward silence set in. The swish of the doors was heard, signaling the arrival of Starfire. She floated over to her boyfriend and sensed the atmosphere in the room.
"Please boyfriend Robin, what is going on?"
Robin looked at Starfire and then looked towards their rather guilty looking teammates, "That's what I would like to know."
"Ok, well…" Beast Boy started but trailed off, unsure of what to say.
Raven spoke up, "Beast Boy and I are dating." She blurted out.
Starfire immediately broke out in a grin, "Oh how glorious!"
Robin still looked shocked, but it was clear to everyone that he wasn't mad, "How long exactly?"
"Almost 6 months," Beast Boy responded. He grabbed Raven's hand and could feel how tightly she was gripping him, he knew it was because she was trying to keep her emotions under control. She would need to meditate after this exchange.
Raven took a breath and explained, "It was my initial idea to keep it a secret. We wanted to see how this would play out before we told everyone. We may have waited too long though."
Robin ran his hand through his hair, which was also starting to grow out, starting his Nightwing look, "Yeah I think you did." He smiled at them and walked over to start making breakfast.
Starfire hugged her friends and congratulated them on their newfound love and followed Robin talking about the 'double dating' the can engage in now. Cyborg smiled his two friends and shook his head, happy that he no longer had to keep a secret from the other two. Beast Boy slipped his arm around Raven's waist and pulled her close to his side.
"You want some breakfast or you need to meditate?"
Raven looked up at him, "I can do breakfast."
He smiled and grabbed her hand again, led her over to join the others in the kitchen for breakfast.