A Feeling 5

A Feeling 5

After yesterday, Raven and Beastboy were becoming much better at cooperating with each other.  Though, Raven still enjoyed her space and Beastboy knew that, therefore he left her pretty much alone after their little swim.

When she was finished with her herbal tea, she beckoned all her emotions to come to her room.  Taking Beastboy's plan yesterday was…fun, but she hadn't managed to get rid of many of her personalities.   Since most of these emotions were agreeable, they lined up to help her decide what to do.  

Affection, Happiness, Desire, and Hope stood together smiling and then Timid and Surprise were nervously gripping one another in anticipation.  Boredom, Curiosity, and Sober were absently staring in a random direction.

"Any ideas?"

"You and me should cuddle with someone!" Affection suggested.

"Maybe Beastboy?" Lust proposed.

Raven turned red, "No!"

"You're no fun, dude," Sober drew out slowly, "You have to learn how to just…chill."

"How do you suggest I…chill?" Raven bit out.

"Chill out on the sofa or…whatever."

"That might be fun," Curiosity whispered.

Raven got up, "You guys are absolutely no help what-so-ever."

She walked out of her room and up to the roof.  After taking a moment to breathe in the fresh air, she opened her eyes to find Beastboy sitting on the edge of the roof, dangling his feet.  Raven quietly walked over and sat down.  He had the same relaxed, calm face as before on that rock.  She started to feel something bubbling up in her chest and her face got quite warm, but she managed to push the feeling away.

Raven turned her attention away from the boy out at the view.  A gentle warm breeze was in the air and she felt a little calmer but when she remembered what was going on she immediately tensed up.  This finally caught the virtually sleeping Beastboy awareness and he opened his eyes to see Raven sitting close to him, looking out to the ocean.

She suddenly shivered and he instinctively wrapped an arm around her.  Raven jumped in surprise…well, three guesses as to which emotion was back in the mirror, now.  

"B-beastboy!"

The changeling grinned happily, "Well, hello to you."

He was very close and Raven was immediately aware of that, but her friend a few seconds before he moved back, shyly.

"What are you doing up here?" Raven asked.  Beastboy wasn't one to up on the roof when he could be playing video games, watching tv, or reading comics.

"Just needed some quiet time to …think about some things," he said, turning back to the ocean.

"Like what?"

The changeling weighed his options; it was something he did when he knew there was a chance of Raven getting angry.  She saw this and placed a hand on his shoulder, giving him a meaningful look.

"I've been thinking about…us."

"Oh." Raven glanced at him and then away.

Beastboy got up, "I know you don't like me 'cause I'm immature and stupid and-"

Raven used her powers to tug the changeling back down next to her.

"I've never said I don't like you."

"But…"

"Do you like me?"

"…yeah," he blushed.

"I like you, too."

Beastboy smiled, brightly with pride.

They were both quiet and stared at one another.  He was the first to move and he leaned forward, towards Raven.  

She instantaneously jumped back, timidly, "Beastboy…"

The green boy frowned, "I'm sorry.  I-I won't do that again."

Raven's thoughts raced…should she do this?  They were okay as friends.  Would this ruin it?  And as an afterthought…would the others approve- mainly Robin?  But as Raven continued to stare at that sad face in front of her, she knew the answer.
  
Beastboy's eyes widened as he watched Raven lean forward just as he had done a few moments ago.  There lips met softly and the kiss was chaste and didn't last more than five seconds, but when both of them pulled apart they had never been happier- especially Raven.