This is my first story, so go easy on me! Reviews are greatly appreciated and will help direct my story. Thanks guys!

-Airleas

Disclaimer: Don't own the Teen Titans.

Robin slammed his hands on the desk, his frustration clear in the way he handled the scattered papers that lay silently on his desk. Starfire entered the room cautiously, her red haired head bobbing up in excitement as the sight of Robin. Seeing him disheveled made her heart race and she quickly went to him placing her hands on his shoulders trying to work the kinks in his back.

"Star…" Robin started. Knowing if he didn't choose his words carefully he would upset her.

"Have you been able to locate the whereabouts of Red X?" She started quickly, trying to divert Robin from starting the conversation she dreaded.

"But Robin! You seem to need the company of a friend! And Raven…" She trailed off, her innocent eyes begging him to accept her company and forget about the dark sorceress.

"Look Star…" Robin began slowly. He now stood, grasping her hands in his and watched how her green eyes lit up. He could almost see the satisfaction radiating off from her and it he realized she would never be able to understand why he couldn't care for her the way she wanted him to.

"I want you to understand…No; I need you to understand that I can't possibly love you the way you want me to. You have been a great and loyal teammate and friend but that's all you'll ever mean to me, I care about you a great deal however Raven and I…"

"Robin…I do not quite understand…" Starfire looked dejected, as if she had understood perfectly what Robin had been trying to say but her hands tightened their grip on Robin's. She spoke quietly, shifting her head to gaze at the floor allowing her hair to act as a shield from Robin's view.

"If you do not wish me to see you anymore then I will understand. Maybe I should go?" She glanced hopefully at Robin, wanting him to say the words that he never would.

Robin sighed. He knew the conversation wasn't going to end positively for either of them. Frustrated he loosened his grip on her hands and turned away.

"Starfire." His voice was firm and the quick change in volume startled Starfire. Looking embarrassed she gripped her knees tightly to her chest, scooting herself to the center of Robin's bed. Eyes shut tightly she drew her head down waiting for him to continue.

"Look. I don't mean to hurt you. I want your friendship and I value your position on this team. However, we just can't pursue a relationship deeper than friendship.

"Because of Friend Raven?" Her voice was timid and she stared at him through her red hair sheepishly.

"Yes Star, because of Raven." Robin had enough. He tried to spare her feelings but he couldn't take her naïve innocence much longer. He gripped the edges of his desk, his back turned away from her.

She quickly rose from the bed walking towards Robin; she raised her hand to his face gently resting her palm on his cheek.

"It's ok Robin. I think I understand." Finishing quietly she left the room, leaving Robin to sign loudly.

"Did I miss something?" Though her voice remained monotone and low it sounded like music to his ears. He immediately felt the frustration and irritation leave his body, only to be left with warmth.

Leaning against the door frame she crossed her arms raising an eyebrow. No doubt questioning the episode involving the red headed alien. He walked forward, slinking his arms around her delicate waist, inviting her into an embrace. She smiled, a smile only he was allowed access to see. She slid her arms around his neck lifting herself up to meet his height. He lowered his mouth trailing his tongue on the edges of her lips asking for entry. She suddenly broke away, drifting to his bed and landing gracefully into a sitting position crossing her legs.

"You want to know what happened with Starfire?" Making more of a statement than a question.

"That would be a nice start, yes."

Red X sat perched atop the building, his legs dangling beneath him, the wind whispered quietly against the tender skin that made his ears. He let his mask fall carelessly to the ground beside him, allowing his shaggy black hair to flow freely with the wind. His emerald green eyes looked over the dark empty campus. A couple of stragglers could be seen jogging across campus, no doubt late for their night classes. He stood, sighing swiftly grabbing his fallen mask and walked quietly away.

The thought of upcoming finals made Red X queasy; he hadn't thought to study for any of his finals due to his latest escapades gallivanting around as Red X. Knowing that he would have to scale back on his personal project as Red X Master Thief, it was now time for him to become Cameron the college student. Slipping his Red X mask into his backpack he scaled the building slinking against the wall as he made his way off campus.

Red X slammed his apartment door, throwing his backpack carelessly on the floor. He let his body slump onto the couch, momentarily letting his worries slip away from him.

Here's Chapter 1! I envisioned it to be a slightly bit longer but I felt that this would be a decent stopping point.