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Robin headed to the ops room with the other boys while the girls walked off to their own bedrooms.
He sighed aggravated that he may loose Starfire to Aqualad.
"Why don't cha take her out on a date?" Cyborg hinted.
"Why would I do that? She's my best friend."
Cyborg and Beast Boy rolled their eyes at the masked hero.
"Dude, it's so obvious that you love her. Do something about it!" Beast Boy said.
"I can't." Robin turned away from them.
"You can't or you wouldn't? Man, half the men in the world would die to be with her. 'Sides, she loves you too, ya know?"
"Don't joke with me, Cy," Robin said, a little hopeful.
"I ain't," Cyborg replied firmly. "If ya weren't always in your little obsession over being a hero, you would see it as well." Cyborg folded his arms over his chest as he chuckled lightly. "Ya needa make a move before somebody else does."
Robin contemplated in his head silently. "What do you suggest I should do?"
"How about a ball?" Beast Boy chirped. "I heard there was this… this ball for all teens at Jump City."
"But wouldn't villains…"
"Relax, man," Cyborg cut off Robin, "there ain't any villains gonna show tonight. Kid Flash and Jinx are in the neighborhood and if anything happens, they'll call."
"So who are your dates?" Robin questioned the two.
"I bet Bumble Bee!" Beast Boy teased.
"But that just leaves you with Rae," Cyborg shot back.
"Ack!" Beast Boy chattered.
"C'mon ya'll we got a dance to go to."
Robin stared at the name on the door. There were no sounds on the other side, and he was afraid that she was sleeping. He was about to back out when Cyborg's words hit him like a brick wall. Ya needa make a move before somebody else does…He remembered her reaction towards Aqualad and jealousy overwhelmed him along with immense courage.
He extended his right arm on Starfire's door and knocked three times. There were rustling followed by the sound of the sliding door. There stood the alien princess, her hair tied up into a high pony tail and in sweats. "Hello Robin," she said to him softly.
"Hey Star," he choked out. It had suddenly felt hot as seconds ticked by. He swallowed a helpful amount of air before speaking, "are you busy?"
"Not at all," she replied, "I was just giving Silkie the nap."
"Oh, that's cool…" The atmosphere suddenly felt tense and awkward. He shrugged it off and mustered his courage. "So, Star, there's this dance for teens in Jump City. I was wondering if you wanted to go with me…?"
Starfire stared at him with sparkling emerald eyes. "Of course I would love to!" she chirped.
Suddenly a freight was lifted off Robin's shoulder. "It's tonight at seven. I'll pick you up?" Idiot Robin! Why would she need you to pick her up? You live together! He scolded himself.
"Of course," she repeated. She turned to enter her room, but stopped short. "Robin…?"
"Yes, Star?" She pulled him into her infamous bone-crushing hugs.
"Thank you for asking me." She replied sweetly then released him and walked back to her room.
The door closed and Robin stared speechless at her door. I did it, he thought after rerunning the event in his head. After slowly digesting what happened, he punched the air. YES! He silently cheered before storming off to the bathroom to get ready.
Beast Boy was in his room thinking about Raven and how she'll murder him when he asks her out. He brainstormed ways to impress her, hoping that'll lessen the injury. The boy walked about his room until something caught his foot and he fell forward. He looked down to see something silver glint from the sun's rays. Beast Boy crawled towards it and picked it up. It was the present he made for Terra, the heart-shaped jewelry box. It still looked the same, except for the mirror that now had a crack running down the middle. It was as if it symbolized the end of their time together.
He remembered Terra, his feelings for her, but at the same time the hate he had for her when she betrayed them. Most especially he remembered the throbbing pain when she was gone. Raven helped him pull through. Pretty, mysterious Raven. Only a year ago did she have short hair, but now it was lusciously long and reached her back, just like the end of the world.
She was always there for him and him for her. They shared a broken heart from traitors. Now that he thought about it, he realized that they were not so different after all.
He opened his window and transformed into a hawk. When he had reached solid ground, he searched about Starfire's garden for the perfect flowers. When he spotted it, he transformed into a crab and snapped several flowers down, some of them landing on his protective shell. Then he broke off the thorns when he phased back into his human form.
Beast Boy carried the bouquet with his claw as he flew back into his room. Next, he searched about his room for a dark blue ribbon from one of his old Christmas boxes, tied the flowers together, and headed to Raven's room.
He ran up one flight and hid the flowers behind his back before hesitantly knocked on her door. There was no response, but patiently waited since he knew she was in there. Moments later, the door slid open into a tiny crack.
"What is it Beast Boy?" she asked annoyed.
"He-hey, Raven," Beast Boy said, cold sweat forming on his forehead. "I-I was wondering if you would be my d-date to the ball...?"
She stared at him, her eyebrow raised skeptically. "Don't joke with me, Beast Boy." She turned away, about to go back into her dark room.
"Wait, Rae! Remember last time when we talked? Remember when I admitted that you were extremely creepy, but it didn't mean that you were alone?"
She stood there, back turned towards him. She simply nodded as she recalled the memory.
"Why are you doing that again? Why can't you give me a chance?"
Raven turned around and stared at the green boy somewhat surprised. Only now did she notice he was hiding something behind his back.
"Raven, I'm not joking. Please just hear me out."
"I'm listening," she deadpanned.
Here it goes. "Raven will you please be my date to the Jump City Teen Ball?" he brought out the bouquet of red and white roses in front of her.
Raven was caught off guard. She never thought she'd see the day that Beast Boy would be serious. She stared at the familiar flowers. "Are these from Starfire's garden?" she asked.
"I know Star would probably get mad at me, but they were perfect. They reminded me of homemade cookies. It's just better when you create something unique rather than buy a copy from a shop," he said sheepishly. She gently reached out for the flowers. "I take it as a yes?" he asked hopefully.
"This better not be a joke," she turned away and the door closed behind her.
Beast Boy ran to Cyborg's room and quickly bragged to him.
"She said yes! And look! I'm still alive!" the changeling laughed.
"Grats, B," Cyborg said. "I got mine."
"So is everyone set for tonight?"
"Yeah."
Cyborg left around three to pick up Bumble Bee at Steel City and said that when he returned, they'd go straight to the party.
Starfire had finished her bath when she found a confused Raven sitting on her bed. "Raven! Is something the matter?"
"It's Beast Boy," she replied.
"Is he in danger?"
"No..." she bit her lip. "He asked me to the dance."
"Truly? Oh what joyous news! I congratulate you! But what appears to be the problem?"
"Well, I was hoping I could borrow a dress?"
"Oh yes! I have brought several new garments from the mall of shopping!" Starfire ushered the girl to her closet and revealed various colored and styled dresses for special occasions. "I believe this dress," she reached for the lavender dress, "would fit for the attire."
"Do you have anything darker?" she asked.
"I do not believe that it would fit the occasion," Starfire gestured for the several dark colored dresses. There were a variety of short and long dresses, but all of them didn't match the theme of their dance. They were either too fancy or too casual.
"Right..." Raven replied as she fingered over the dark blue, sparkling, ruffle-layered dress. "I suppose I can go with that dress."
"What about the accessories?" Starfire chirped. "You may borrow some if you wish." Starfire gestured to her table which was covered with many beautiful jewelries and hair accessories.
Raven held in the gag, "No... this will do... Thanks, Starfire."
"But you must! The look is incomplete without any decorations!" the Tamaranean insisted.
Raven sighed, "Let's go check in my room." Raven led the way back to her room and searched for her secret jewelry box. Starfire observed her room quietly as she waited patiently. From the corner of her eye she saw something very unusual on her table.
"Oh, Raven! Is this from Beast Boy?" she squealed. Raven blushed then nodded. "I must congratulate you! I did not know that you have the feelings for one another!"
"Umm, Starfire... we're not dating... I doubt that Beast Boy has feelings for me..."
"I do not believe so! Beast Boy must also have the feelings for you. Why else would you suppose he would ask you?" Raven blushed at Starfire's reason. "May I ask of where he has bought these bountiful floral arrangements?"
"You don't want to know..."
"Oh please! Do tell!"
"From your garden."
Starfire stared at the roses intently. "My... garden...?" Starfire glanced at the slightly red-cheeked girl then back to the flowers. She thought for a moment before speaking. "I suppose I will... how you earthlings say it? Let it slide for the time being, for it has made you happy, Raven."
Same old selfless Starfire, she thought approvingly. "Thanks Starfire."
"It is as of my pleasure. Speaking of which, have you found your accessory?"
Raven selected the same shade of purple choker, a matching clip, and another matching hair tie. Starfire approved of her selection but disappeared to her room, only to return with a pair of white gloves that matched the white belt on the dress's waist. They took all of her stuff and brought it to Starfire's room.
They proceeded to help Starfire select her dress. Raven and Starfire agreed on a fuchsia dress. The only accessory she wore was Robin's birthday present for her, a silver bracelet.
"Again, why am I wearing such a Princess like look while you wear a plain outfit?" Raven asked as Starfire applied her makeup.
"Because friend Cyborg has informed me that Robin and I will be dancing."
"Isn't that normal though? Everyone is going to dance at the ball."
"No... I believe it is a special performance?"
"Starfire, when did you know how to dance?" Raven asked surprised.
"I do not know a lot of dances... but I was forced to learn some of them because of my duty as a Princess," Starfire had moved on to Raven's hair and quickly finished.
"Does Robin know anything about this?"
"I do not believe so... friend Cyborg has informed me not to tell Robin for it is a surprise."
Raven cracked a smile, "This will be amusing."
At exactly on the dot, Robin knocked on Starfire's door. He waited patiently with a bouquet of flowers in one hand while the other was pulling the collar of his shirt, as if he was trying to swallow.
The door slid open and revealed a very pretty sight before him. Her hair was set into its original style; her face was completely natural looking except for faint pink blush on her cheeks. She wore a fuchsia dress that stopped just a little higher than mid-thigh. There were two layers of fabric from waist line to below that consisted of a light pink, transparent ruffle over the fuchsia dress and to top it off she wore the same colored high heels. He recognized her only accessory and smiled warmly to her. "I got you th-this," the boy wonder stuttered.
Starfire flashed a dazzling smile that left the boy breathless. She took them happily and observed her date. His hair was slicked back to his signature spiky hair as usual; nonetheless, he still looked handsome. He wore black dress pants and a matching jacket with only two buttons on the bottom of the jacket so it could reveal his indigo dress shirt. Lastly, he wore a pair of shiny, black dance shoes.
"Thank you for these beautiful floral arrangements," she giggled.
"They're not as beautiful as you are tonight." Robin blushed when he realized what his mouth slipped.
Starfire blushed as well. "You are very handsome tonight, Robin," she complimented back.
He pulled the collar of his dress shirt once more as if the shirt was limiting the amount of oxygen he took with each breath. He cleared his throat right after. "Right... I believe we have a dance to go to." Robin offered Starfire his arm and she took it willingly, her other arm still carrying the bouquet.
The couple walked into the ops room where a nervous boy waited. "Uhh... Beast Boy?" the leader asked.
Beast Boy jumped at the call of his name. "Y-yeah?"
"Perhaps you should take the chill pill?" Starfire suggested with a giggle. Robin chuckled along with her.
"You should pick her up," Robin said after he regained his composure.
"R-right..." the changeling swallowed.
"Beast Boy?" Starfire called to the changeling. He was just at the door when she called out to him.
"Yeah Star?"
"Do not worry. You look handsome. I am sure Raven will, how you say, become a puddle of your appearance?"
"Melt at the sight of me," the changeling corrected. "Thanks Star, I feel better now." He offered her a smile. "You look good yourself, sis. You got yourself a good date, Robin." The door closed behind him as he scampered off to Raven's room.
Robin rubbed the back of his head, blushing. "R-right. Let's get those flowers in a vase," he changed the subject. His pretty date giggled lightly and assisted him.
Beast Boy rubbed his head gingerly as he reran what he was going to say with her over and over in his head. C'mon Beast Boy! You got this! He encouraged himself.
He was at Raven's door before he knew it. Hesitantly, he reached out for the door and knocked. "Uh...Raven...?" he called out. No response. "Raven?" he called out again. The door slid open, slim enough to put his left hand on the sliding door and push it aside.
There by the window stood a graceful woman. Her back turned to the green teen as she gazed happily at the sky. The beautiful picture before him brought a smile on his own face. "Wow..." he whispered. She heard him and turned with a smile. Awestruck by her beauty, Beast Boy forgot the words that he had desperately rehearsed minutes ago.
She wore a long lavender dress that reached the floor, slightly covering her lavender high heels. The top part of the dress was created as if a super long lace of fabric overlapped one another and sewn together, but left her shoulders and back bare. Around the waist was a white sash belt that held the intricate shirt to a beautiful, silky skirt. It was designed with a white flower at the bottom of her back with several others that followed after it. Her hair was tied up into a high pony-tail-bun, the excess of her hair clung freely to the back of her head while the short pieces of her hair hugged her oval face. Her fringe was arranged to the right of her head with a small lavender clip. Her eyes were smoldered with pink eye shadow. As a result, it brought out her shining violet eyes that appeared to match her dress. Around her neck are two laces of fabric of the same color. She completed the look with white gloves that reached midway of her biceps.
She had her hands posed on her thighs, her arms slightly bent, as if she was expecting him.
"Raven... you... I mean," the boy babbled as he took his left hand off the door. He walked up to her and she fully turned herself to face him. "You look beautiful..." he stammered.
"Thanks..." she said lightly. "You do yourself... for once."
"C'mon Rae, you know I look good everyday!"
Beast Boy was, in fact was handsome, more than he gave himself credit for. He wore a tuxedo. A buttoned up white dress shirt and matching bow tie. The black jacket was left unbuttoned and clung to the side over his black dress pants and shiny black shoes. He also wore white gloves. His hair was his usual signature hair, but it appeared clean and fresh instead of his usual tousled, bed-head.
"I suppose," she observed.
"Sorry about my hair, I ran out of cheap gel," he joked when he noticed her eyeing his hair.
"Ask Robin," Raven joked along. They shared a little laugh before Beast Boy stopped.
"Hey! You're finally laughing!" Beast Boy smiled.
"Don't get used to it," she pressed.
He merely shrugged it off and offered his arm, which she hesitantly took. He escorted her out to the ops room with the other couple and waited for Cyborg's return.