Hope you like it, just my interpretation of the aftermath of 'Betrothed'

Disclaimer: I do not own Teen Titans, Michelle Branch, or Snowpatrol (who ROCK!!!)

"Cause you're everything to me

And when I close my eyes it's you I see.

You're everything I know that makes me believe

I'm not alone...

I'm not alone."

Starfire sat at the edge of Titan Tower's rooftop. Her strangely green eyes focused unseeingly on the shimmering stars up above her. She sat, hugging her legs to her chest, letting her mind wonder to the still burning moments of the night before.

She had been to her home planet, Tamran. It would have been a joyous occasion- under different circumstances. The betrothal had come as a shock to both her and the Titans. She should have been expecting it, it was, after all, custom. However she had not. For she had- against all previous musings- fallen in love. And what's more, with someone she could not have.

It had been a mistake, something she had not accounted for in her life long planning's of her journey to Earth. It was customary for each of the royal family to live one Tamaranian year on another planet. Starfire had chosen Earth at a young age, it had intrigued her from the start. A mass of blue, white, and green all swirled together full of mystery and excitement. She had been elated to join the Titans, and was now rethinking that decision. If she had not joined the Titans, had not met Robin, had not taken notice to the feeling she had when ever his eyes locked with hers, had not become breathlessly aware of the way her heart seemed to pound when his finger tips brushed her arm in a strange sort of comforting motion that he had perfected. If only she had not come to melt because of his smile. Perhaps then she could have stayed in Tamran where she belonged instead of returning to a world that held nothing for her but the terrible ache of unrequited love.

But she had not. She had decided to stay despite what every fiber of her being told her. She had stayed, and for that she would be forced to return each night to the rooftop where she could finally release her feelings of anxiety in the quiet of the night...

"Starr?" It was a hesitant call, and barely above a whisper, but she heard it. "Starr, I- I just- what I wanted to say was... I'm here. And I always will be. I hope you know that you can talk to me about anything." I promise The object of her affection stepped gracefully out of the shadows walked slowly towards her.

"I know," Starfire forced a small, sad smile and stood up, taking a deep breath before tuning around. I know you're here. And I know you just want to help

It was then that she realized just how close he was to her. "Starr..." He trailed off lifting his hand to tip her chin towards him. Her heart raced, and for a split second- just an off beat moment- she thought he was going to kiss her. And then he pulled away, his hand dropping from her face.

She felt let down, and yet, strangely relieved that he had not kissed her. She turned away from Robin, so as not to let him see the torrent of emotions flashing across her face, and stated quietly, "I'm sorry Robin, but I am tired. Perhaps we can talk later." Starfire turned to go inside, surprised to feel a tear slide down her cheek. Hoping that Robin hadn't noticed this she gently shut the door behind her leaving Robin standing alone on the roof.

"To think I might not see those eyes

Makes it so hard not to cry

And as we say our long good bye

I nearly do..."

Robin sank against the wall behind him and ran long, pale fingers through his dark hair contemplating what he had almost done. I can't slip like that again... God, I almost- Starr doesn't need this right now. I don't need this right now!He slid to the ground sitting with one knee propped up. Half of him screamed that he had to go apologize to her, while the other half argued that he wouldn't mean it if he did. He had wanted to kiss her. Badly. But he knew that he couldn't, his main priority was his team. What if this messed them up, made them unable to fight together or something. He couldn't let that happen.

It was settled. He would have to apologize. Now if only he could figure out what to say. He groaned and set his face in his hands in silent agony before pushing himself off the ground and opening the door with every intention of going to Starfire's room and apologizing. He could just see it now...so sorry Starfire, but I can't stop thinking about you, my insides melt when you smile at me, and I've wanted to kiss you since I first saw you.Oh ya, that was sure to go over well.

Sorry it's so short!!!

No, it's not a one-shot. I'll write more if you want me to.

Say... 5 reviews and I'll write another chapter.

This is my first S/R fanfic, but I've written before. (And I'm a long time S/R shiper)

I would appreciate it if you didn't flame me, but I don't really care if you do. Constructive criticism is always welcome!!! If you have any tips I'd love to hear them.

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