MOMENTS

Mountain Getaway(Part 4)

The morning sun filtered gently through the sheer curtains of their resort suite, casting soft, warm light across the room. Raven blinked awake, her senses slowly adjusting to the unfamiliar surroundings. As her mind cleared, she shifted under the silky sheets and realized something: the weight of clothing that should've been there... wasn't.

Her eyes widened slightly as she took in her bare skin against the cool sheets, and the memories of the previous night came rushing back—every kiss, every touch, every whispered word. A blush crept up her cheeks, and she pulled the covers tighter around herself, turning her head to look around the room.

Beast Boy was already up, standing by the windows with his back to her. He was dressed in nothing but a pair of loose shorts, his green skin catching the soft morning light in a way that made him look almost ethereal. His shoulders flexed as he stretched, and then he turned, catching her eye.

Raven cleared her throat, feeling heat rise in her cheeks as she realized her situation. "Gar, um... can you pass me my clothes?" she asked quietly, pulling the blanket up to cover herself more securely.

Beast Boy's eyes sparkled with mischief, and he crossed his arms over his chest, a teasing grin spreading across his face. "Why so shy, Rae?" he teased, leaning against the wall. "After everything I saw last night, I didn't think you'd still get embarrassed."

Raven's face flushed an even deeper shade of red. With a frustrated huff, she grabbed the nearest pillow and threw it at him, her expression torn between irritation and affection. "Just... give me my clothes, Gar."

Beast Boy dodged the pillow effortlessly, chuckling as he picked it up and placed it back on the bed. "Aw, come on. Don't be like that. You're cute when you're all flustered." He paused, his grin widening as he eyed her covered form. "Besides, I think I like you just the way you are now."

Raven glared at him, though the soft smile tugging at her lips gave her away. "You're such a clown, you know that?"

"Yup, but I'm your clown," he replied with a playful wink. Still, he moved over to the small chair where he had draped their clothes the night before. He picked up Raven's neatly folded attire and walked over to the bed, holding them just out of her reach.

"Garfield," Raven said in a low, warning tone, her eyes narrowing.

Beast Boy laughed, the sound filling the room with warmth. He finally relented, placing her clothes gently on the bed beside her. "Alright, alright, here you go, Rae."

Raven muttered something under her breath, but she couldn't keep the smile off her face as she reached for her clothes. She kept the blanket wrapped securely around her shoulders as she slipped on her underwear and shirt, then finally let the blanket drop as she pulled on her pants. All the while, Beast Boy watched her with a fond smile on his face.

"What?" Raven asked, raising an eyebrow as she caught him staring.

"Nothing," he said softly, walking over to her side. He leaned down, pressing a gentle kiss to her forehead. "Just... happy to be here with you."

Raven's heart melted at his words, and she looked up at him, her expression softening. "Me too," she murmured, reaching up to cup his cheek. She pulled him down for a tender kiss, their lips meeting in a sweet, unhurried embrace. When they finally parted, Raven sighed contentedly, resting her forehead against his.

They stayed like that for a moment, simply enjoying each other's presence, before Beast Boy straightened and rubbed his hands together. "Alright, breakfast time! What are you in the mood for, Rae? Pancakes? Waffles? Something fancy? You name it."

Raven thought for a moment, then shrugged. "Surprise me."

Beast Boy grinned and picked up the room service menu. "You got it, babe." He scanned through the menu quickly, his eyes lighting up as he found a few options that he knew Raven would like. He picked up the phone and called room service, his voice animated as he placed their order.

"Yes, hi! Could we get a stack of blueberry pancakes, some scrambled eggs with toast, and, um..." He glanced over at Raven, who raised an eyebrow and nodded approvingly. "...and a fresh fruit platter on the side. Oh, and coffee! Lots of coffee. Thanks!"

He hung up and turned back to Raven, his expression one of pure satisfaction. "Food's on the way. They said it'll be about twenty minutes."

"Perfect." Raven smiled, wrapping the blanket around her shoulders like a shawl and sitting up straighter. "So... what's the plan for today?"

Beast Boy's eyes lit up with excitement. "Well, since we've got the whole day ahead of us, I was thinking we could explore a bit around the resort. There's supposed to be some amazing trails and a beautiful waterfall nearby. We could go for a hike after breakfast and maybe have a picnic by the falls?"

Raven tilted her head, considering. "Sounds good. As long as it's not too long of a hike. You know I'm not a fan of rough terrain."

Beast Boy nodded enthusiastically. "Of course, babe! I know just the right spot—nice and easy, with a great view. And we can take it slow, no rush."

Raven's smile widened, her heart warming at how thoughtful he was being. "Okay. Let's do that, then."

The two of them settled back on the bed, the easy banter between them continuing as they waited for breakfast. When the knock finally came at the door, Beast Boy practically jumped up, opening it with a grin as the room service attendant wheeled in a tray laden with delicious-smelling food.

"Thanks, man!" Beast Boy said cheerfully, tipping the attendant before closing the door and pushing the tray over to the bed. He lifted the lid off one of the plates, the smell of freshly made pancakes wafting through the room.

Raven's stomach growled softly, and she couldn't help the small smile that tugged at her lips. "That smells amazing."

Beast Boy chuckled as he handed her a plate. "Dig in, Rae. Let's fuel up for our day of adventure."

Raven took the plate gratefully, cutting into the fluffy stack of pancakes. "You know, Gar... I'm really glad we decided to come here."

"Me too," he replied softly, his gaze warm as he watched her take her first bite. "It's perfect—just you and me. No distractions, no missions... just us."

They ate in comfortable silence, exchanging contented smiles and small talk. As they finished their meal, Beast Boy leaned back in his chair, sighing happily. "Okay, Rae, ready to head out for our little hike?"

Raven glanced at him, her eyes sparkling with a playful glint. "Ready as I'll ever be."

"Great! Let's get dressed and hit the trail." Beast Boy stood up, offering his hand to her with a grin. "Time for some nature, fresh air, and a whole lot of fun."

Raven took his hand, letting him pull her to her feet. "Lead the way, Gar."

And with that, they began to prepare for the next part of their mountain adventure, the promise of more laughter, love, and cherished memories ahead of them.

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