Hello, all! Welcome to my new story. It has been a really long time since I've written and I've recently come up with enough time to let my creative juices flow. Anyway, I don't really have a lot to say other than enjoy?

Disclaimer: I do not own any intellectual property having to do with Teen Titans.

"So six months, huh?" Robin said, placing a hand on Beast Boy's shoulder. "You'll be great. But, don't forget to call." The group stood upon the Titans Tower roof, Beast Boy's helicopter whirring behind them. The sun was rising, signaling that his time to leave was now. Africa awaits.

Beast Boy looked at his older brother figure and smiled. "Duh," he replied, "I'll make sure I call at least every other day, dudes." Robin nodded, happy with his response. He backed away and Cyborg walked over, squeezing the smaller man in his metallic arms.

"B, you better not get killed out there, man," Cyborg said.

Raising an eyebrow, Beast Boy patted the taller man. "Dude, I'm just researching animals. And I can become one, so if I need to run, I can."

"Yeah, well," Cyborg sighed, putting down the changeling, "Just be safe, man. And bring us back something cool!"

Rolling his eyes, Beast Boy watched as Starfire pushed Cyborg to the side and wrapped Beast Boy into an overwhelmingly tight hug. She backed away and looked at him, placing her hands on his shoulders. "Dearest Beast Boy, you are important to all of us. I am the most proud of you in this time. But, I must urge you to be cautious and to keep in contact. And you must take in all the sights and sounds of the beautiful Africa." She smiled, her green eyes twinkling with tears.

"Star, it's only six months," Beast Boy chuckled, ignoring the tightness of his throat. Yes, it was only six months. But the longest he'd been away from his surrogate family was no more than about a week or two for a mission. He would miss them greatly.

Starfire exhaled and dropped her hands to her side, turning her head to look over at the dark woman who approached. The Tamaranean backed away, swinging her arm behind Robin's back and leaning her head against his shoulder. The two smiled and looked over at Cyborg, signaling him to follow as they walked away.

"So," Raven began.

"So." The two stared at each other. "I'll miss ya, Rae. Whether or not you miss me."

Raven frowned slightly at the comment. "What makes you think I wouldn't miss you?" Beast Boy looked over at her, their eyes locking. He shrugged.

"I can be pretty annoying," He smirked.

The Empath nodded in agreement before replying, "Yes, that's true. But your heart will be missed..." She thought for a moment before stepping forward. "I will miss you, believe it or not." She wrapped her arms around his neck, bringing him closer into one of her rare embraces. As she pressed her chest against his, she felt a small pulsing within her. She couldn't help the small smile at the heartbeat, which grew faster as each second went by.

Beast Boy felt his eyes close as he wrapped his arms around Raven's torso. The two stood there for a moment before Beast Boy stepped back and looked down at Raven's porcelain face. He felt her arms fall back to her side as he crossed his over his stomach. "Um." He thought or a moment. Now would be as appropriate as ever to tell her. Just say it really quick and run away, then she can't catch you and throw you off the roof. Yet, regardless of what his brain told him and ignoring the fast pace of his heart, Beast Boy stepped back. "Well, bye..."

Raven watched him curiously. She wasn't unfamiliar with the sudden fast pulse, as this was something she'd felt from him for a while now. The reason for his quickening pulse, however, was unclear. "Bye," she whispered. The Empath bit her lip as she felt her stomach drop slightly. What had she been expecting him to say?

With a closing of a door and a burst of wind, however, her question would never be answered.

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