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Chapter Dedication: To all those Raven and Beast Boy fans who have, like me, been believers since the very beginning. Namely the 'old skool' guys from RBH! But also all you other 'shippers! Especially TTluver, cause I missed her out on the last chapter for some reason – I DO like you! Keep the faith!


Chapter twenty four

The party went off very well.

Beast boy cut the cake, Cyborg complained that it wasn't real cake, Starfire and Robin acted all lovey dovey…and Raven smiled at all of these things but felt a bitter pang of disappointment within.

She wasn't sure what she was hoping for…but this certainly wasn't it. Beast boy was still being vaguely distant with her…probably due to all the attention he was getting from everyone else. He'd hardly been left to his own devices since he'd entered the tower.

Cyborg risked a glance at the saddened Azarathian and then back at the changeling. They needed some alone time…desperately. He thought as quickly as he could…his circuitry almost exploding with the rapid nature of his thoughts.

He walked past Robin and reached over him as if to get something and whispered:

"Robin, these two need some time alone…get you and Star out and I'll deal with the rest…okay, man?"

Robin's eyes widened beneath the mask, but he nodded as the android reached back subtly.

"Starfire…come with me…I want to go show you something on the roof…"

"What would you—eep!" squeaked the Tameranian as she was whisked out of the room quickly by Robin. He would explain to her later anyway.

Cyborg nipped over to the music player, gently grabbing a CD from the shelves and pushing it into the machine before pressing play and sidling over towards the shapeshifter.

"Ask her to dance!" he muttered before stretching.

"Well y'all," he almost announced. "I'm going to go and see if my baby is alright before I check into my bedroom…good to have you home, B!"

"Uhh…yeah…thanks, dude," stammered Beast boy as Cyborg left the room. Raven was sitting on a stool near Beast boy, fiddling with a napkin.

The voices began to echo from the CD player:

I can't believe you're here with me,

And now it seems my worlds complete,

And I never want this moment to end…

Beast boy swallowed those nerves which were nipping at his throat. "Uhh…Raven?"

She looked up slowly. Her eyes were filled with that false emptiness, but real tinges of hope shone through.

Beast boy noted how beautiful she looked, and remembered how much he loved her.

I close my eyes and still I see,

Dreams become reality,

And now I know, how it feels to be in love…

"Would you…like to dance?"

Raven's heart skipped a beat, as she wrestled with her protective instincts and her emotions as she looked into his deep emerald eyes. They looked back expectantly.

"…alright…"

I prayed so many nights that you would come my way,

An angel from above to light my darkest day,

I think it's time for you to hear these lines,

Cause there's something I wanna say…

Beast Boy stood up from the stool a little clumsily and gently walked towards her grabbing her hand and pulling her up. Raven was up before she knew what was happening, as the changeling wrapped his arm around her waist and her other hand interlocked with his.

It felt so natural.

Finally found what I've been lookin' for,

Now you know I'm gonna love you more,

Hold me tight,

Cause it's always been you.

To think that you were always there,

To be my friend and wipe away my tears,

Now it's clear,

That it's always been you…

Slowly they began to sway in time with the music, as the lyrics reflected their every thought. Raven opened her mouth to say something, but all the words were swept away.

They'd both professed their love for each other…wasn't this the part that was supposed to be easier…?

Though it felt natural…it felt strange.

But Raven liked it.

Sometimes you don't expect that friends,

Can become lovers in the end,

Only God knows what the future will bring…

Beast Boy felt the young woman begin to relax in his arms, and she rested up against him, her hand wrapping around his neck. Her head rested delicately on his shoulder.

He smelt her lavender hair, and those wants and desires of the past all came rushing back to him. A thousand words couldn't describe the way that he felt about her.

So hold me close and don't let go,

Cause this is love, boy dont'cha know?

And we're gonna be, together for eternity…

Raven felt his grip tighten around her and the warmth enveloped her. She felt so safe…so happy…and so loved. She could almost feel the love seeping through the warmth.

She smiled as the music continued to play.

I prayed so many nights that you would come my way,

An angel from above to light my darkest day,

Love so strong,

It can't be wrong,

It's with you that I belong.

Finally found what I've been lookin' for,

Now you know I'm gonna love you more,

Hold me tight,

Cause it's always been you.

To think that you were always there,

To be my friend and wipe away my tears,

Now it's clear,

That it's always been you…

Beast Boy felt her head leave his shoulder, and all of a sudden he was looking into those lilac eyes. He felt the tower seemingly melt away. Everything was dulled down and drowned out, except for the haunting music and Raven's beautiful face.

"I'm…" she began uncertainly, her look faltering slightly. "…sorry…"

"What for?"

"Being…strange earlier…I just wanted everything to be great…"

This time, This time,

I'm gonna make sure it turns out right.

I wanna be your everything,

By your side,

For the rest of my life.

"Everything was perfect…you're perfect," replied the changeling. "And you know what, dude? Even if it wasn't perfect, I'd still be happy…you know why?"

Raven shook her head slowly, as if she was under a spell – his spell.

This love, This love,

Feels the way that love should be,

Look in my eyes,

And realise,

There's no disguise,

I'm in love with you…

"Because I love you," he whispered, his heart fully open and ready to give everything to her. The lilac orbs shone with overwhelming emotion.

All of Raven's uncertainty was swept out of the way, as her love became prominent once more.

"Beast Boy…you know how I feel," she replied, giving a small smile.

Finally found what I've been lookin' for,

Now you know I'm gonna love you more,

Hold me tight,

Cause it's always been you.

To think that you were always there,

To be my friend and wipe away my tears,

Now it's clear,

That it's always been you…

"I love you…more than anything or anyone I've ever known," she replied, feeling the struggle to open up. Beast Boy's face was full of devotion and bliss at those few words. He knew that for Raven, that was more than he could ever have asked for.

He didn't need to hear anything else.

Finally found what I've been lookin' for,

Now you know I'm gonna love you more,

Hold me tight,

Cause it's always been you.

To think that you were always there,

To be my friend and wipe away my tears,

Now it's clear,

That it's always been you…

As the gentle music slowed down to a standstill, Raven tilted her head and leant up towards him.

For the third time, during the whole ordeal, their lips met. And this time there was no doubt or any worry.

This time, Raven was sure that everything was going to be alright. Beast Boy was sure that he would forever have her love.

And nothing anyone could ever do would change that.

From the far door, three people peeped around the doorframe, eyes all simultaneously dripping with tears.

Cyborg wrapped his arms around Robin and Starfire and sighed.

"It's true that love can overcome all obstacles."

"Yes, this is a fact, and no one deserves it more than our two friends!"

"Exactly," added Robin. "I hope things will work out for the best…"

"You know what?" said Cyborg, in reply. "I think that they will."

Raven's heart was filled with joy and was light with passion.

And in that very moment she had a revelation. Things didn't have to be perfect to be breathtaking. Just this love, simplistic and pure, was everything she'd ever hoped for.

The End


And there you have it! My ridiculously fluffy, and reasonably short, final chapter! but the previous chapter more than makes up for the shortness, ne?

Well, this is the end of the Clean Sheet era. I will not be writing a sequel, because I'm very attached to my new story.

Plus, like I said – A Clean Sheet was vaguely based around my love life – how it used to be. That chapter in my life is also closed, thus it seems fitting that the story should grind to an end. I don't want to ruin the perfect bliss which they have…mainly cause I don't have it…):

Anyway, onto business, I'm going on holiday in the next few days, so I'll start posting up the new story when I get back, eek!

I hope you all enjoyed my tale of Raven and Beast Boy, and please continue to review even if you've got to this point…and know this: all my reviewers have inspired me throughout all my stories to continue writing.

Thanks to everyone. You guys rock!

Here are my final few replies:

Quillmaster14: Yes, I'm evil…but my evilness has ended…at least for this story :evil grin: Hehe, but seriously glad you're liking it. Of course you're going to like the next story considering who it's dedicated to (:

RonLuver2005: Lol, thank you so much. I'm really flattered you think so. Hope you enjoyed this chapter.

FirefliesWish: Never mind, what's important is that you're here NOW. And I appreciate it…thanks! Hope I didn't disappoint you.

Porcratus: I know, 1. I was just identifying who you are…so it was clear in my mind. 2. Thank you so much, I'm really honoured you like my writing. New story soon…

Raven the Sugara Tenken: xD that woulda been funny…unfortunately it woulda ruined the mood. Hope this chappie didn't disappoint!

cRiTiC123: I did! That's the end thou, so no more Cons! xD, thanks for the review!

Snea: Hehe, thanks! Dwee, whee, squee etc! (:

TTLuver: Aww…:glomps you: Read the dedication (:

Moo: YAYYYYYYYYYY:does a happy dance: Thank you so much, you made my day!

Thanks for all the support, peeps!

Love you all muchly,

xChibix