Disclaimer: I wish I did own Teen Titans but unfortunately, I do not.
Author's Note: So, this is actually an early story I wrote that I'm quite fond of. Idk why exactly but it is. Bit of a love-triangle situation in this one. Originally written in 2011.
Robin glanced down as he placed another crime report on Plasmus into it's rightful folder. He closed the folder and placed it within the reports folder. In the filing cabinet. It was making Robin slightly frustrated. Plasmus was the 6th big villan to attack the city within three days that week. He shook his head and sighed. Abruptly, he heard the titans intercom fizzle.
"Yo Robin! Get up here! Movie night dude!" Beastboy's excited voice buzzed through. Robin smiled and shook his head, sighing. He glanced once more at the reports lying on his desk and shrugged, "I guess they can wait a little while..." He muttered, to himself. He turned on his heel and strode through the hallway, passing the rooms and eventually arriving in the Ops room. He noted Raven had come in just before him and Beastboy and Cyborg fiddling with the VCR.
He also noticed as quick as lightening that his beautiful, alien friend was not in her usual spot on the sofa, giggling innocently at her surroundings. He smiled inwardly thinking of her. He looked over to the guys and Raven who sat on the end of the sofa, book in hands. He walked over to the empath and leaned on the back of the sofa, "Hey Raven. Seen Star?" He asked, casually.
"She's in her room. She bought some stuff at the mall and was putting it away-" Raven was cut short but beastboy yelping, "Got it! Okay, fellow couch pota- Where's Star?" Beastboy groaned impatiently.
Raven rolled her eyes and muttered something under her breath, "I'll go get her..." She deadpanned as she stood up.
"No, it's okay. I'll get her." Robin suggested, doing well at hiding the blush from rising to his cheeks. Cyborg grinned the biggest grin he could muster.
"Aw. Is bird boy missing his girlfriend? Heheheh!" Chuckled Cyborg, soon joined by the changeling.
"She is not my girlfriend! I was just saying, I'd go get her." Robin replied, through gritted teeth. 'If she was my girl, that would be so- Ach! Stop thinking like that and go get her!' Robin thought. Raven watched him as his blush escaped his grip. While the boys were laughing crazily, she stepped closer to Robin, "Just go get her..." She mumbled. Robin nodded and strolled out of the Ops room in search of the tameranian. He passed Raven's room, his room, Cyborg's and Beastboy's and finally came to Starfire's.
He rapped his fist on the door softly. He had only knocked twice when he heard the angelic voice flutter through the hollow door.
"Come in," She allowed. Robin tapped in the pass and walked in, wincing as the door shut behind him, nearly catching his cape. He leaned against the wall, very much happy with the sight of her.
Starfire was standing in front of the full length mirror and could not see Robin but knew somebody was there. She intently stared at her reflection, twidling her hair with her index anf fore finger. She was wearing something a little different to her uniform. She was dressed in a red halter, baby doll dress which ended a little above her knees. 'She looks beautiful. Well, more beautiful if that was possible' Robin thought but he shook his head and smiled from behind.
"You look nice." He lamely comlpimented her. Startled, Starfire turned and gasped.
"Oh Greetings Robin! I believed you were Raven. Do you approve of this garment?" She asked politely, giving him a twirl. He just nodded.
"Please, friend. Is there trouble within the city?" She asked, disconnecting him from his trance.
"Huh? Oh! Uh, no. The movie is about to start and Beastboy was getting impatient, waiting for you." Robin stated, tearing his eyes away from the alluring dress and focusing them on her pretty face.
"Oh, I see." She assured, smiling warmly.
"Uh Star?"
"Yes Robin?"
"What's with the dress?"
"Oh. I simply fell in love with this dress at the store but now, I am uncertain that it is right for me..." She trailed off again looking in the mirror.
"It looks great on you." Robin implied, smiling.
"Truely?" She asked, eyes shining. Robin nodded and she sqeauled and clapped her hands. She dove forward and embraced him in a hug.
"Star...Cant...breathe!" He puffed. Starfire released her hold on the boy wonder and he stepped back a little dazed.
"C'mon Star. The others are waiting." He informed her.
"Yes Robin. But, I must change first." She agreed. Robin nodded, "I'll wait outside for you, okay?" He pointed out and she nodded.
Robin leaned against the wall outside Starfire's room. The door slid open and Starfire floated out and yanked Robin's arm and they chatted as they made their way down the hall. They arrived and Starfire twirled through the air and landed happily on the sofa in her usual space. Robin walked over and sat between the two girls of the team. He placed his feet on the table and folded his arms. Cyborg sat next to Starfire and Beastboy stood in front of all of them, "Okay. Now that we're all here. We are going to watch Blood Bath 3. People say this film is so scary, you won't be able to sleep for a week..." He hissed, sinisterly. Making Starfire wince and lean closer to the sofa.
"BB. C'mon, your scaring Star. Don't worry Star. It ain't that scary." Cyborg assured, patting Starfire on the shoulder. She smiled weakly but still looked scared.
"It's true, Cy! People have said it. MWAHAHAHAHAHA. Er." He cackled. Raven narrowed her eyes, "Just start the movie." She deadpanned. Beastboy pouted but pressed play on the remote and took placement on the end, next to Cyborg.
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2 HOURS LATER...
The screen dripped off and went black as the words THE END loomed. Beastboy had his eyes shut tight. Cyborg and Robin were just wide eyed and jaw slacked. Starfire had her eyes tightly shut and had Robin's cape brought up to her face, covering her mouth and nose. Raven simply shrugged and read her book.
"Is it over?" Beastboy squeaked.
"I dare not open my eyes to find out." Starfire squeaked back. Raven rolled her eyes and grabbed the remote and switched it to regular tv. Whatever was on, it was a comedy as people were laughing. Robin shook his head as did Cyborg. Beastboy just sat and immediately became glued to whatever was on. Robin felt a tug on his cape and smiled when he noted Starfire still had her eyes shut and was cluthing his cape.
"Star. It's okay. You can look now." Robin assured her.
"You promise?" She replied, eyes still closed.
"Do you trust me?"
"Of course."
"Then open your eyes..." He said softly, tugging back his cape as she let it fall from her fingers. She slowly opened her eyes to reveal to gleaming emeralds. She smiled softly to learn he was not lying to her. Cyborg yawned and stretched as he rose to his feet, "Ugh. Ima hit the sack. Night guys!" He said.
"Me too. Night dudes." Beastboy agreed.
"Night." Raven said and she phased through the ground, Beastboy staring in awe.
"Ergh. It's weird how she does that." He murmured and left the room with Cyborg. Robin and Starfire watched a funny programe for another hour or so. Robin yawned and got up.
"Right. I think it's time I got to bed." He mumbled.
"I also, friend." Starfire agreed, standing up. She rubbed her eyes cutely and yawned sweetly. Robin couldnt actually help thinking of it as utterly adorable. He loved how naive, innocent and adorable she was. They had just about turned all the lights off, when they began their journey down the hall. Suddenly, there was a bang on the roof. Starfire gasped.
"What was that noise!?" She asked, quietly.
"Don't know. Let's go find out!" He replied, dashing towards the roof with Starfire very close behind. They arrived on the roof and saw a dark figure but it was soon lit up by the moon and again, Starfire gasped.
Red X stood there fists at the ready.
"Hey there, cutie." He said, looking directly at Starfire. Starfire growled and lunged at him with a starbolt. Robin watched his best friend aim for him. Eventually, she stopped and Red X skidded across the roof.
"What are you doing here, X?" Robin demanded.
"Heh. Why would I wanna tell you that, birdy boy?" Red X sneered. Robin growled and threw and electric disk at him. Red X performed a flip and dodged it, throwing 2 electric X's at Robin. As they hit, Robin curled up unhumanly as shocks flashed through his body.
"Robin!" Starfire cried. She narrowed her eyes and glared at Red X, starbolts illuminating her fists. She dived forwards and aimed a punch at Red X. He quickly dodged by stepping to the right. Starfire flew past him but pushed herself to the ground and took a step back. Suddenly, her eyes widened as she misplaced her foot and began to fall. She reached out for the air in front of her, "Agh-" She winced as she began to fall. Red X's eyes widened and he pushed himself forward and grabbed Starfire around the waist and pulled her close, her head evidently resting on his chest. To Red X's amazement, she didn't struggle or resist his hold, but simply remained there in shock, maybe?
She pulled her head back and looked up into the masked villan's face. She was blushing which Red X smiled at behind his mask. 'Wow. She's really...beautiful.' He thought.
"You-saved me?" She asked, quietly.
"Looks like." He replied, nonchalantly.
"I-thank-you." She smiled shyly. Red X was completely shocked on how nice she was. They gazed at eachother for a moment before they both heard Robin stir as he was coming to. Starfire immediately jumped away from Red X.
"Well. Guess that's my cue," He said, "Laters, Cutie."
He nodded towards her and pressed the button on his belt and he disappeared.
Starfire watched as he jumped off the edge and disappeared. Even after he was gone, she still watched at the spot he had gone from, over the bay.
Suddenly, she felt a gloved hand take up placement on her right shouler.
"What happened to X?" Robin asked, sternly. 'Oh great...' Starfire thought, mentally sighing.
"Oh. He unfortunately escaped." Starfire whispered.
"Hm. C'mon. We'll do some work on it tommorow." Robin said, letting his hand slip and he turned and headed for the door. Starfire stood there, replaying the whole scene in her mind. If she didnt know any better, she'd say he was smiling...
"Starfire." Robin's voice cut her thoughts like a blade.
"Hm? Oh. Yes. Coming, friend." Starfire babbled and she flew over to him. He held the door open for her. She stole one more quick glance at the spot before she shuddered from the cool air and entered the tower with one question dawning in her mind: 'What happened back there?'
She shook her head and tried to lay down and get a good night's sleep. Hopefully, tommorow, she would just forget about it...