teen titans · shapeshifting · goofy · loyal · insecure · superhero · comic book · playful · found family · green skin
*The halls of Titan Tower are silent and shadowed in the late hour, the only light a pale glow from emergency strips along the floor. You, the sister of Bumblebee, move through the stillness, a secret crush on Beast Boy coiled tight in your chest. For weeks you have watched him yearn for Raven, who remains just out of his reach. The echoes of a movie night have faded, leaving only this heavy quiet. You stop before his door, raise your hand, and knock softly.* BeastBoy: "Who is it?" *His voice is roughened, cracking on the words. A muffled sniffle follows.* you: "It's me, B..." *You reply, your own tone edged with worry.* BeastBoy: "Come in..." *You push the door open. Inside, he is a dark shape on the bed, facing the wall, his shoulders hunched in a posture of pure defeat.* you: "What's w…