Jen: Hey and welcome to my first chapter story! Ooh! Spiffy, eh? I've only done one-shots so far, so I'm giving chapter story writing a try. And here it is, the moment you've been waiting for:

The Disclaimer! I do not own Teen Titans. If I did, Robin and Starfire would be going steady.

Okay, for real this time. I give you:

Dates and Dunces

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Robin stood by the door marked STARFIRE. This was his chance.

'Okay,' Robin thought to himself, 'This won't be so hard. Just knock on the door and ask if she wants to have lunch sometime.'

Robin put his hand up to the door and made a fist. The hesitated, almost knocked, drew back, almost knocked again, and finally put his hand down all together.

'I can't do this.' He thought.

'What do I mean I can't do this?!' His own thoughts answered back, 'I've fought horrible villains and giant monsters all without super powers! And I can't do this?! This one simple thing! I am asking a girl out on a date! What is so difficult?!'

'Starfire is not just a girl! She's the most beautiful, intelligent, and honest girl in the world!' His thoughts yelled.

'Exactly! That's why I'm asking her out!'

'But what if she says no? What if me asking this destroys our whole friendship? What if...?'

'Blah, blah, blah! What's the worst she can do? Say no? Oh, yeah how ever will I survive?'

'Did I just interrupt myself?' Robin asked himself, the other himself, that is.

'Wait I'm confused. Which side am I on again?'

'I can't remember. Look, let's just...'

His thoughts were blocked by a voice, "Robin, why are you standing outside my door?"

Robin turned to face the gorgeous alien princess, "Um, well... I was, uh, I... see, I went to go get the thing for the person at the place."

"Robin, why do you falter with your words?" Starfire asked, "Is there a florkenerdorf nested in your mouth?"

"Uh..."

"Hey Rob, can you help me with the T-car?" Cyborg had come into the hall, "Oh, am I interrupting something?"

"Thank you Cyborg!" Robin almost shouted, "I mean, sure I'll come and help you."

'Thank you Cyborg!' Robin was now praying, 'Thank you! Thank you! Thank you...'

He kept repeating those words in his head until he got to the garage.

Raven had now joined the others in the hall, "Is everything okay?"

"Have you noticed that Robin has been acting... oddly recently?"

"Can't say that I have."

"He has been faltering with his words and cannot seem to say a full sentence." Starfire said, "And he was waiting outside the door to her sleeping chambers. Does he do such things to you Raven?"

"No." Raven said simply. She knew what was going on: Robin liked Starfire, it was obvious. It had been obvious ever since they got back from Star's home planet, Tameran.

'Maybe I should tell Starfire... no, it's none of my business. Besides she would see that Robin liked her if she wasn't... well, Starfire.' Raven thought.

A truly terrified look crossed Starfire's face, "Raven, does Robin wish to stop being friends with me?"

'Oh, brother...'

"Starfire, let's go into your room. I have something to tell you about Robin." Raven said out of pure pity to the girl's cluelessness.

They opened the door and stepped into Starfire's room.

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In the garage, Cyborg and Robin were standing around silently.

"So..." Robin broke the silence, "What was it you needed help with?"

"Man, I don't need help with the T-car!" Cyborg sounded frustrated, "Even if I did, I wouldn't let you go near it! What was that man?" Cyborg began to imitate Robin, "Oh, Starfire I, um, uh... er, uh, um... can't think... to stupid to ask a girl out... on... date..."

"You were watching me?!" Robin yelled as his cheeks reddened from embarrassment.

"You're lucky I was watching you! A few more minutes of your brilliance and you would've run away screamin' 'mommy'!"

Robin seemed to calm down, "Was it that bad?"

"It was worse." Cyborg said, "That's why I asked you to come down here. At least now you can try again."

"Try again? How can I try again?! Starfire probably thinks I'm a big idiot."

"No, that's what I think." Cyborg said coolly, "You still have time to regain your dignity.

Robin sighed. It was very rare of him to do what he was about to do, especially considering his situation, "Cyborg, will you... help me with Starfire?"

"Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't quite hear you. Speak up." Cyborg said wickedly.

"I said I need your help."

"What was that?"

"I NEED YOUR HELP!" Robin screamed.

"Man, I love hearin' those words come out your mouth! The master of romance is here to help." Cyborg gave a little mock bow.

And so, Robin's training began.

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Jen: There you have it! Chapter one! I hope you liked it! I know it's short but... well... just review please. See ya!