*resists urge to add BBRae* Okay, I'm not sure how well I'll keep up with this week, but I figured I'd try my hand at some RobStar! Usually I don't write for them, but this is just for fun, so here's day 1.
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Two Titans occupied the great room; Raven and Robin. Raven sat on the far left, nose in a book, while Robin flipped coolly through the channels. Both were awaiting Starfire to return from her errands. Suddenly, Raven spoke.
"They're home."
Just then, the alien princess burst through the door.
"Friends! Cyborg and I have returned from the errands."
Lively as always, Starfire flew through the kitchen and over the couch. Hovering over Raven, she handed her dark friend a book, then whizzed to Robin.
"Robin, I have the surprise for us," Starfire plopped next to the alpha Titan and smiled brightly.
"Hey Star," Robin kissed her cheek in greetings and stretched an arm over her shoulders. Eyeing the paper behind her back, he waited patiently for his princess to share.
The fiery haired Tameranean presented a small envelope. "They're tickets to the circus!" Not waiting for Robin to open them, she began undoing the seal.
Robin tried his best to remain cool.
"The circus, eh?" Robin turned to exchange a panicked glance towards Raven, but she'd already phased out of the room. "Starfire, I, uh… You really want to go?"
"I know I am not an expert on the ways of earthly celebration, Robin, but… I thought it would be perfect for our celebration of the 365 days of dating, because as a child you and your…." Oh. The alien princess trailed off as soon as she'd realized what she'd done. How could I be so ignorant!
Robin shook his head. "You didn't do anything wrong, Star. I-I'd love to go to the circus with you. It's just.. Well, you know." He forced out a hard chuckle, swallowing the lump in his throat. It was not a common occurrence for the collected leader to be at such a loss for words. Thankful his mask allowed him to keep a straight face, Robin
At once, she understood. Turning to face her boyfriend immediately, Starfire wrapped her arms around his neck. "It is okay, my " She spoke softly, tenderly caressing the back of his neck. Blinking unsurely, Robin wrapped his arms around her waist, burying his tears in her hair.
"I'm sorry, Star." He murmured, holding her tighter. "It's just.. They were my parents; I was so young…" Tears loosened and Robin immediately resented them. Showing forms of weakness only made him feel more feeble. He felt Starfire's slender hands run through his hair, releasing another wave of tears.
"I know, Richard." Her voice was soothing, and Robin relaxed in her embrace. "I am the one who is sorry, it was foolish that I did not consider your loss." Apologizing steadily, Starfire continued to stroke her boyfriend's slightly trembling back. Comforting others was one of her best talents, and she wanted Robin to feel safe in her arms. "I understand, the parents' love is a tender subject, I wish not to take away from that happiness with something frivolous as an anniversary."
"You could never take away my happiness, Kori." He hugged her even tighter. "You are my happiness, the most important person in my life."
