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A/N: hey guys I know it's a long time since I last updated this story. Last chapter was badly done was I hope this one is fine. School was busy but that's over for now, my holidays are here so I can write now :). Sorry for the really long wait, here's the next chapter.
Chapter 29: Stressed Out
Everyone in the Tower had taken a liking to Serene. The midwife had also enjoyed her stay on Earth were she had new things from and about the Titans.
Robin was more than happy to have Serene around in combat practice. Although she did not actually join in, she was always there to give advices to improve the skills of every individual or suggest battle strategies that they could adopt. This greatly boosted the team's strength and even morale. The boy wonder was pleased that crime rates were decreasing indirectly and that even the changeling liked combat practice now. Serene had become Robin's advisor on many occasions, whether it was bringing down criminals or even preparing surprises for Starfire.
Starfire had found a sister in Serene. The midwife was always ready to volunteer braiding her long red hair with accessories the princess already had. Serene even helped her paint her toenails with the fresh bottle of nail polish that they just bought. The most important reason why the princess loved Serene was how the midwife had enjoyed the times they traveled to the shopping mall.
Serene would accompany Starfire into the sops which she likes and patiently wait till the door of the fitting room open before giving comments on the garment. They would then have a girl time after returning from their shopping trips in which the ladies (just the two of them) would talk about almost everything from things that happened to counseling Starfire about her love life.
In the case of Cyborg, who didn't think Serene would be interested in what he likes (machines and stuff), ended up conducting lessons for the midwife. And he kinda enjoyed that attention very much. Having Serene's eyes sparkle in fascination as he repaired he T-car or made new gadgets filled him with pride. Somehow he took it into account that it proved that he was the 'lady's man'.
Now move over to Raven. Raven benefited the most since Serene came to Earth for her. Not only did she learn about caring for babies, cooking was also an aspect she had improved greatly. Serene was like a mother to her and even though Serene would not say, Raven knew she had long regarded her as a daughter. With Serene around Raven now has company. The midwife would go shopping and strolling with the empath who had opened up to Serene. Beast Boy was grateful for this since Serene could keep a rein over Raven's wild imagination.
Well Beast Boy…Beast Boy's main reason for liking Serene is all about Raven. The dark girl has grown more cheerful since the arrival of the midwife. Raven had also grown more capable, now that she could sew, wash, cook, knit and the changeling was really proud to have a girlfriend like her. He could now choose what he wants to eat from Raven's menu, which consisted of mostly vegetarian dishes (since she created it for him) for three meals (which he requested for more) everyday. The only downside to this was Beast Boy's weight. Having such nice meals made him fatter by the day and it had reached a point of time that Raven refused to cook any extra meals for him.
Another day in Jump City. The folks in the Titans Tower were following the daily routine of their lives. You can smell the aroma of breakfast floating in the air. It is coming from the kitchen, a purple-hair Titan standing at the stove preparing the daily essentials for the whole team. Raven volunteered to cook unless they were eating out since she figured she had too much free time on her hand. Cooking took up most of her time but still she enjoyed it.
Raven stopped and glanced at the clock. 'Almost time.' She thought with a smile. Minutes later, when she had just put her kettle to boil, familiar arms wrapped around her swollen belly and pulled her close.
"Morning darling." He whispered and kissed her neck. The changeling pressed his chest onto her back when she turned her head to return the kiss.
"Morning. Can't you at least have the decency to put a shirt on? The Tower is not a place where there is just you and me." Raven said, eyeing his topless body.
"Yeah but this is a you-and-me moment." He started kissing her neck again. Raven let out soft moans when his palms caressed her big belly. "I love you baby."
"Beast Boy I'm making breakfast. Go put a shirt on, don't disturb me." She elbowed his ribs gently, motioning for him to stop.
"Whatcha cooking?" He rested his chin on her shoulder and asked.
"Breakfast." She answered impatiently. "Go put on a shirt now before Serene or Starfire comes down."
"Yes madam." The changeling saluted, slipped on his shirt and sat at the table. "It is so refreshing to take a bath after combat practice."
"How did it go? Anything that I would want to know?" Raven questioned when she brought his soy milk to the table.
"If I did well can I have dessert later?" Raven was amused when she saw the sparkle in his eyes when Beast Boy mentioned the word 'dessert'.
"You can't eat the dessert I made." She replied haughtily and strode over to the fridge to get syrup and butter. "It's meaty meat pie."
"You're lying to the wrong person Rae. My super sensitive nose can smell the mango pudding in the fridge." Beast Boy tapped his nose proudly.
"You can have the dessert if you did well. I'll check with Robin."
"Feel free to do that. Remember to reserve a pudding for me cause it's gonna be mine." He caught her in his arms and pulled her into his lap. "Just like you."
"Stop teasing me. You are so bad." Raven smiled before giving the changing a peck on his cheeks.
"Friend the waffles you make smell wonderful." Starfire floated into the kitchen and grabbed her mustard bottle.
"Morning Starfire. Want waffles? Or baked potatoes with sour cream?" Raven asked from the stove, stacking up the waffles.
"Yes please I would like the both of them. Excuse me now I shall go fetch the paper of news for Robin."
"Waffles!" Aw man Raven I love ya!" Cyborg exclaimed and hugged the dark girl.
"Dude that's my property." Beast Boy moved over to get Raven back into his arms.
"What property? That sounds so crude. You see me as a collectible?"
"Yeah you are my one and only. Super rare, limited edition girlfriend." Beast Boy rubbed their noses together, getting a smile from Raven.
"You guys are so hard to separate. I'll give 50 bucks if you and Raven don't kiss for a day." Cyborg proposed.
"Sorry to disappoint you Cy but I rather not have that money." Beast Boy kissed Raven and looked into her eyes. "A kiss from Raven is worth much more than that." He grinned from ear to ear when his words turned Raven's face pink.
"Syrup is redundant for the waffles when the two of you are here. You guys are making it too sweet to eat." The metal Titan teased.
"How long have you been standing?" Beast Boy asked in concern, his brows furrowed in a serious manner.
"About half an hour. These padded slippers really help to relieve the pressure on my feet so don't worry about that daddy." She stamped her feet on the spot to prove her point.
"Come sit down." The changeling pulled out a chair, motioning for her to sit down.
"Serene said that I should move around more so that I will have a smooth labor." Raven argued back, reaching for the box of cereal.
"Still you shouldn't over exhaust yourself." Serene reasoned, entering the kitchen and taking her seat.
"Morning Serene." The other Titans greeted earning a nod from the midwife.
"Hear that?" Beast Boy added.
"Serene I am not over straining myself it is Beast Boy that is overly cautious!" Raven said loudly.
"Serene drop it." Beast Boy said firmly when the midwife tried to open her mouth. "Rae we are just concerned okay." He dropped his tone and hugged her, with her head on his chest. "Don't throw tantrums like this." Beast Boy stroked her head gently to calm her down.
"I'm sorry." She bowed her head in shame.
"Silly it's alright. Nobody is blaming you."
"I'm sorry Serene, for raising my voice at you." Raven said guiltily.
"It's alright honey I understand." Serene gave her a warm smile. "But I want breakfast right now." The midwife added in a mischievous tone.
"Okay breakfast coming right up." Raven replied in a happy tone and brought out the tray of baked potatoes from the oven.
"What's the commotion about?" A freshly-gelled Robin walked into the kitchen. "Raven are you alright?"
"Yeah I'll get the sour cream and bacon bits."
"Robin here is your paper of news." Starfire floated over and handed Robin the papers.
"Thanks Star." The leader smiled and guided her to her seat.
"I love the breakfast you make Rae especially the waffles." Cyborg smacked his lips in satisfaction.
"Told ya my girlfriend's the best, no one can be as great as her." Beast Boy said proudly and snaked his arm around her waist.
"Hmm bacon bits…interesting combination." Serene commented before putting the piece of potato into her mouth. "Very nice Raven." The dark girl flashed a smile, retrieving the orange juice and milk carton out from the fridge. The changeling caught her again after she turned off the stove.
"Stop moving around will you?" He pulled out her chair and sat her down.
"I'm fine." Raven caressed his hand lovingly, drumming her fingers on his skin.
"Don't make me worry about you alright honey. You know that you-"
"Let's eat!" Raven dropped a pile of waffles on his plate and started eating her own pile of food. The changeling sighed and shook his head disapprovingly.
(Half an hour later)
"Robin Beast Boy told me about his outstanding performance in combat practice today. So…comment." All eyes were on Robin after Raven spoke.
"Er yeah. He is the best among all of us today. You should be proud of him Raven." The leader verified.
"I am so proud of you Beast Boy. As a reward, I shall give you the dessert you asked-"
"Don't bother. I'm full now, be in my room." The changeling stood up and left, leaving a bewildered Raven and confused teammates.
"I…I'll go check if he is alright." Raven muttered and left after him.
(Beast Boy's room)
Beast Boy lay on the bottom bunk and stared at the bottom of the top bunk bed. He closed his eyes and sighed, hoping the uneasiness he was feeling would go away.
"Beast Boy? It's me Raven. Can…can we talk?" Raven's voice came from the door. He frowned upon hearing the worry in her voice.
"Come in." The door slid opened and he pregnant girl waddled in.
"Beast Boy something the matter? Please tell me." She sat beside him sadly.
"It's nothing."
"This isn't nothing. You don't usually storm out of the kitchen like this." Raven placed her hand on his shoulder.
"It's nothing alright stop asking."
"Beast Boy…please I want to know. Is it something I did?" He turned to yell back but softened when he realized she was crying. He sighed and removed her hand from his shoulder.
"You wouldn't understand anyway."
"I don't understand because you haven't told me about it! What's your problem?"
"My problem is that I told you nothing is wrong but you keep bugging me!" He answered hotly, scaring the dark girl.
"It's about me isn't it?" She let out a mock chuckle. "No wonder you say it is nothing…I'm nothing to you isn't it?" She whispered tearfully. Beast Boy remained silent, staring at the floor. Raven nodded, tears streaming down her face. "I guess I am right then. I will take my leave now. I won't bug you anymore." The dark girl walked towards the door with a hand supporting her aching back. Her heart was breaking, with every tear that flowed.
"Rae…" It was his turn to cry now. "Rae don't go." She kept walking, ignoring his hoarse plea. Before she could even touch the door strong arms grabbed her from behind. He could feel her body trembling and she could also feel his. "Please…don't go…I'm sorry." Beast Boy nuzzled her neck gently as he held her.
"I'm sorry too…I did something to anger you didn't I?" She turned to face him, placing both hands on his chest.
"No it's not you. It's just me. I feel so stressed out." Beast Boy rested his head on hers. "You are going to be due soon and I'm afraid…that I can't be a good father. I'm worried about you, the baby, myself and…us."
"Beast Boy you will be a good father I know it." She wiped away his tears with her hand and caressed his cheek.
"How do you know? Maybe our baby will dislike me or something…"
"There won't be such a thing Beast Boy. In the past I was worried about this issue too." Raven placed a hand and rubbed her belly. "I was worried that I can't be a good mother, that I can't give my child happiness. But I know if I have you I will. That's because you are a good father Garfield. I can see it now." She rested her head on his chest and wrapped her arms around him. He held her for a long moment before speaking.
"Thanks Rae, I love you." Beast Boy kissed the crown of her head. "I love you too my baby." He caressed her belly, feeling the warmth that was emitting from within.
"I promise Beast Boy, that I will not be so stubborn to defy you again." She looked up with a smile. "I will try to listen to everything that Papa says." He returned the smile and hugged her.
"Try to? Only that?" Beast Boy asked with a smirk.
"What do you expect? Your girlfriend is well-known for being stubborn." Raven argued and pouted.
"Yeah I guess so. Glad you know that." He joked and laughed. Raven smiled and lay in his arms. She wished to make him smile and was so glad that he wasn't crying anymore. There she laid her head, feeling the warm vibrations of the hearty laugh.
A/N: How was it? Leave a review if you can. I am planning to write a one-shot, hope to post it soon :) cya guys again in the next chapter.