Meeting You

Consider Me (Part 2)

*Consider Me* (Part 2)

Raven had set her book down a while ago, "What's wrong with staying indoors?"

The titans collectively sighed together as their arguments obviously weren't working.

"Rae," Beast boy whined in her ear. He then morphed into a puppy to sway her mind, it usually worked on Starfire.

Raven gave him a blank stare. "Fine, I'll go out."

She stood up and pulled her blanket off and placed it on the couch.

Beast boy morphed back and fist pumped the air. "I knew the face works on you."

"Keep telling yourself that." Raven followed Ivy up the stairs to change into warmer clothing.

It was initially decided to go on a sleigh ride first to Starfire's delight. Raven could see her own breath hover in the air in front of her. Despite the heavy coat, earmuffs, and gloves she was still cold with having her neck and face exposed. The horses' shoes clicked a rhythm on the snow cleared ground. They sat on the middle bench of the sleigh with Robin and Starfire back and the other couple up front.

"This isn't so bad, right?" Beast boy asked her.

A chill rocked her body. "Because staying out in freezing temperatures is always fun."

"I'm just going to consider that a yes."

They were told the sleigh ride would last an estimate of twenty-five minutes. They passed through the village, golf course and were currently back on their way through the village. Raven had to admit that she was enjoying herself, it was actually quite relaxing. Hazel leaned her body against Raven and continued to fidget, sitting still wasn't one of her qualities.

Raven leaned down to whisper in her ear. "Are you warm enough? And you need to keep your hat and scarf on." She fumbled with the clothing pieces until she was satisfied that Hazel looked warm.

"I'm not cold." But Hazel's nose was slightly pink and running like a leaky faucet. "Is it over yet?"

Robin had suggested snow shoeing which Cyborg wasn't too fond of. Being half metal, he sunk a great deal into the snow. It was obvious that the titans had planned to keep Raven out of the cabin for most of the day. They had watched skiers and snowboarders, they went sledding, and built several snow men. And Starfire had initiated a snowball fight by hitting Raven in the back with one.

"No powers Raven." Bumblebee hid behind a narrow tree as Raven sent a ten snowballs hurtling in that direction.

"Tell that to Beast boy." Raven halted the snowballs in midair and they dropped to the ground. The green man himself had turned into a snow rabbit.

Starfire dropped the gigantic snowball that she was about to hurl at Cyborg. "I have almost forgotten. We must certainly visit the small village."

"We'll have to take the gondola to get back down there." Robin pushed up the arm of his coat to check the time. "We can grab lunch while we're there too."

Beast boy wrapped his arms around Raven's waist. "So?"

"So what?" She raised an eyebrow, unsure of what he was asking.

"Enjoying yourself?"

Raven purposely took a slow time to answer and rested her finger on her chin as if she were thinking. "Yes, I am."

"I told you, you would."

Raven took a sharp inhale of breath as his emotions turned into a flood gate. During the rest of their conversation his voice shook. And the arm around her waist was unsteady; he was at loss of words. The conversation between her and Robin several days ago played back into her mind. Perhaps she really was overthinking things with her boyfriend. But it still troubled her nonetheless that their flow of conversation became forced.