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Sweet Lullaby

Chapter One

-Whisper to Me-

'Whisper to me…say that you love me'

Sad emerald orbs stared out to the heavens, looking at the dark clouds that loomed over the city. She observed how each and every one of them moved cautiously at their own speed. Out of the corner of her eye, she spotted a flash of lightning illuminate her surroundings, followed by a deep rumble of thunder. Soon, she felt warm raindrops touch her skin as they fell from the sky.

A small smile edged across Starfire's features upon feeling the sweet sensations throughout her skin. It almost seemed like the pain had disappeared. She felt consolation as the light rain enveloped her with its tender touch. Starfire closed her jade eyes and let the tears that she had held in for so long to escape.

Images of him replayed over and over in her mind. His presence entranced her; it drove her crazy. His words always caused a cold shiver to run down her spine; his tender touch made her melt. Starfire felt vulnerable around him. Robin made her feel things that she never expected to experience.

She loved him.

She wanted to tell him; it was eating her alive,but she knew it was not appropriate to tell him at a time like this. The days were getting darker. More battles were being fought with enemies, leaving them tired with fatigue. There was no ending to the constant fights that they had every day.

Starfire watched as her teammates isolated themselves from the group. When the titans were not battling with villains, they spent most of their time within their rooms. The tower became more silent during the last few days. Starfire deeply missed the constant arguments that Beast Boy had with Cyborg over tofu along with Raven's sarcastic remarks.

She missed Robin.

He wasn't the same anymore. Lately, he was more quiet around everyone especially Starfire. Something was bothering him. She knew that the cause of his attitude had to do with the mysterious past that he hid from her. He was the type of person who would keep everything inside of him. It hurt her to know that he didn't trust her enough. Weren't they best friends?

The young titan tried her best to remain optimistic for her team and for Robin, but it was starting to be a burden for her. Starfire constantly tried to make them participate together in various activities that she had planned for them to do. Her plans would fail all the time. Nobody was in the mood anymore. The joy that she felt was abandoning her. She was not the same.

The teen had no strength to keep her friends united. She felt terrible to see everyone breaking apart without being able to do something about it. It was all too much for her.

"Starfire?" She froze at the sound of her name. It was him.

"Hello friend Robin." She turned and tried her best to smile at the young man. He didn't need to know about her sorrow; he had more important things to worry about.

"Starfire, I was looking everywhere for you. We were all worried about you. I thought something badhad happened to you." He said as he put his hand on her shoulder.

Starfire tried to desperately ignore the pounding in her chest. "I am very sorry Robin. I just came to the roof to think about things. I needed to be outside with the nature of mother."

He chuckled lightly and stated, "Its mother nature Star."

She turned and gazed at him. Robin stared down at her eyes as his fingertips gentlycaressed her left cheek. When he touched her,his fingers felt slippery. She couldn't resist giving him a sad smile.

"Starfire, are you all right?" He questioned.

He was close…too close. She was completely enticed by his aura. Different emotions swirled within her mind. She felt the warmth of his breath against her skin. Starfire saw how his gaze pierced through her soul. She stared at his mask wondering what lay behind it. What color were those eyes of his? What was he feeling at this moment?

"You can tell me anything Star." He murmured soothingly. "You perfectly know that I'm here for you."

She sighed before responding, "What kind of past do you hide from me?"

She watched as his body tensed; he removed his hand from her cheek. Starfire was perfectly aware that he wasn't delighted to hear her question, but she needed to know what troubled him. "What happened to make you so distant?"

"Star…please do not ask me that question." He whispered softly. "It is something I can't tell you."

"Robin…we are friends. It is my duty to help you in your time of need." She insisted.

"Star, there are things that are not meant to be known." He told her.

"You are only causing yourself more pain!" She cried out to him. "Can't you see how worried I am? I can't bear to see a friend of mine in this condition."

"You have no clue of what happened to me." He replied coldly. "You have no idea how it feels to see your life fall down to pieces."

Starfire saw how Robin was clenching his fists together. She was immensely hurt by the tone of voice that he used against her.

"In order to understand what you have suffered, I must know what you went through. I want to help you Robin. That is why I am your best friend." She choked out.

Both stood as an uncomfortable silence overcame them. Starfire barely noticed that the rain had stopped falling. A chilly breeze blew between the two, making Starfire shiver as she felt its icy touch.

Suddenly, she felt warmth as Robin pulled her into his arms. She wrapped her arms around his figure, trying to savor the moment. Utter blisstook overher being as he held her in an embrace.

"Star," he spoke softly into her ear, "I value your friendship very much. I know you want to help me, but I just can't tell you. It is something that I must face alone."

He backed awayfrom her. "But Rob-" Starfire stopped talking as his finger touched her lips.

"I'm sorry but I can't tell you." Robin turned and walked toward the door. He opened it and went back into the tower.

As he shut the door, Starfire fell on her knees and sobbed uncontrollably.

"Oh, Robin, if you only knew how much I loved you." The teen whimpered as the wind blew her words out into the horizon.


To be continued…

Author's Note: I am delighted to present all of you my new story. It is way different from the other ones that I've written. Even thoughI love seeing the cheerful side of Starfire, I wanted to write a story revealinga more serious sideto her. I hope you all enjoyed it. I'm almost finished with the second chapter.

Reviews will always be welcomed, and any kind of criticism is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

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