Stuck On You

Chapter 2: Past

Disclaimer: I don't own the song, but have changed some lyrics.

It was a rather glum evening.
It was raining outside, had been from the morning,

The members of the team were currently in the common room. Due to the recent thunderstorm, their generator was busted, and now the common room was alight with only four to five candles lit on the center table.

Cyborg was currently looking for something to eat through the kitchen cupboards, light emitting from his red eye.

Nightwing, formally known as Robin, was sitting at the end of the couch, admiring his girlfriend from a distance.

Starfire was cuddling with Silkie, smiling to herself, well aware of Nightwing's eyes behind her.

Raven, as she couldn't read in the faint light, was currently meditating on the other end of the couch.

As for Beast Boy, he was nowhere to be seen, though faint music was heard from his room, the only noise among the pouring rain outside.

Suddenly, the common room doors swooshed open, thankfully being operated by batteries, and a rather cheerful changeling walked in with a worn guitar in his hands.

He quietly took a seat beside the levitating Raven on the couch, not wanting to disturb her while she was waiting.

Upon sensing her presence, Raven peacefully smiled and gently sat down on the couch.

'What up, Rae?' He smiled at her, holding the instrument with both of his hands.

'What is it, Beast Boy?' She asked, letting her hood fall to her shoulders, her frown dangerously close to being upside down.

Nowadays, Raven had given up on correcting her name to the changeling. She knew, whatever she did, he would always call her with the infamous nickname given to her. And, it's not like she didn't like it...

It was happening from some time now. The side glances. The unintentional brushing of skin as they passed each other. The heat that rose to her cheeks whenever they made eye contact. That was her day to day life. And through her empathic abilities, she knew, it mirrored his. She couldn't pinpoint when it all started, the silent attraction between them.

One day, he was just the annoying green wannabe comedian of the tower, the next, he was her understanding best friend, her shoulder, the one who always comforted her, the one who would always be there for her, no matter what.

Sometimes, just sometimes the thought crossed her mind that her feelings for Beast Boy may be more than platonic, but she always dismissed the thought, followed by extra long hours of meditating sessions. Because, the idea was ridiculous... right?

'I hav-'

'Are you finally gonna do it man?!' Beast Boy's response was muffled by Cyborg's booming voice and he took a seat on the middle of the couch. With this, even Nightwing's eyes widened. 'You're finally gonna do it?' The leader inquired with a slight smile.

'I could've done it without any attention.' He glared at his friends, 'But yes, gentlemen, I'm gonna finally do it.'

Beast Boy suddenly stood up and put the guitar in position.

'I wrote a song for you, Rae.' He smiled confidently at her. Raven couldn't help but feel the heat rise up to her face.

 'I..Wha-?'

'Wait!' He put his hands in front of him, as an indication for her to stop talking, suddenly getting extremely nervous. 'I- I don't want you to say anything right now. Ju- just hear me out first.' He said, his voice shaking.