Day 4 - Rain/Thunderstorm

Flipping yet another page of the newspaper, Robin tried to concentrate on the words before him but found his attention kept being diverted.

There was another in the common room; someone who was much more invigorating than a crumpled old newspaper.

He skimmed another article about murder rates ascending in some town off the coast of Gotham called 'Bludhaven'. He decided to put a pin in that article and read it a little more when he wasn't so distracted.

Robin looked up and set the paper aside, staring at the redheaded girl who had her palms and face pressed up against the windows. He found himself smiling without realising it as Starfire was on her knees, staring out the window like a young child.

Lightning lit up the charcoal sky, earning yet another amazed gasp from his girlfriend.

She'd always been fascinated with storms and the rain that went with it. He glanced at the windows, shrouded with raindrops and by the looks of it; the rain didn't seem to be stopping any time soon either.

They didn't have storms like this on Tamaran. Rain was a thing back on her world but the storms; the deafening thunder and electrifying lightning were unfamiliar territory for his Princess.

As the clap of thunder shook the tower, Starfire floated up onto her feet and headed for the door. Robin raised an eyebrow and tilted his head at her,

"Where are you going, Star?" He asked, curiously,

"Oh! Robin, I wish to go outside!" She squeaked,

Robin blinked behind the material of his mask. Wherever did he find this girl?

"What?"

"Outside! I wish to venture outside."

"It's raining, Star… and there's a storm raging too."

She merely beamed at him, "Exactly! There is no better time to go outside!"

He gave her a wary expression, "You'll get sick."

Starfire giggled that melodic giggle of hers, "Silly Robin, I am immune to human sickness like the common cold."

"Star, I really think-"

The feisty Tamaranian rested her fists on her hips, "Robin, I wish to go outside. Are you going to come with me or not?"

The couple stayed locked in an intense gaze with one another before Robin gave in and sighed,

"Let me get my jacket."

Starfire grinned and clapped her hands, "Glorious."

When the two of them reached the large metallic doors leading out of the Tower, Robin hung back, deciding to stay just in the doorway, rather than going all the way out in this miserable weather.

He, unlike his alien girlfriend, was highly susceptible to colds and sickness on account of the weather.

As Robin stood there, he glared out at the morbid weather. He could feel the spray of the icy rain and it made him grit his teeth a little more. He wasn't a fan of the cold or of rain but he had always assumed that was because he had had more than enough of that during his time in Gotham. That city knew no other weather habits than frosty chills and relentless rain.

It was something he'd learned to really love about living on the West coast with the Titans. The weather was so vastly different to Gotham; Jump was always warm and pleasant.

He squinted at the rain. Well, almost always.

Starfire, giggling as she moved, floated out into the downpour, twirling around like she'd hit the jackpot with the climate. She stomped her feet a puddle and lifted her face to the sky, letting the water cascade over her face.

All too soon was her hair and clothes clinging to her skin and yet, she didn't stop dancing around like a young child. Robin watched her, a small smile on his face.

This was one of the things he loved so dearly about her; how free she was.

Nothing was held back with Starfire; what you saw was what you got. She was a highly emotional creature and allowed herself to experience each emotion full pelt. It was one of their many contrasts; Robin was closed off about feelings and was harder to read than his girlfriend but at the same time, they worked. Starfire's ability to express everything she felt usually aided him in opening up more.

It was a true gift of hers.

Even now, she was traipsing around in the rain without a care in the world and he was completely mesmerized by her. He supposed it was one of the great things about her not being human; she didn't care about the idea of getting sick or how silly she may look to an onlooker.

She wanted to go in the rain because it was fun and that was that.

Starfire suddenly stopped moving, her giggles fading into the thunder that roared on in the clouds. She turned around with a warm, happy smile on her face.
A flash of lightning lit up her form, giving her this ethereal glow. Slowly, Starfire reached out a hand to him and tilted her head,

"Robin… come dance with me."

He blinked before looking up at the sky, "But, it's raining…"

She rolled her eyes, "That does not make dancing impossible."

"But-"

"Good things can happen in the rain, Robin…" She slyly smiled, "Or did you perhaps forget Tokyo?"

Robin grinned; never could he forget their first official kiss. He'd anticipated and hoped for it for years and when it came to a head in the middle of downtown Tokyo with the rain soaking them; it couldn't have been more perfect.

"No… I didn't forget Tokyo."

Starfire's eyes glistened with mischief, "Then I do believe you should dance with me. It is rude to make a Princess wait."

He chuckled and sucking in a deep breath, wandered out into the rain to join her. His hands found her hips and their foreheads rested against one another's.

Starfire hummed a giggle and cupped Robin's face as they began to sway back and forth,

"See? What was so difficult about that, my love?" Starfire whispered,

Robin sensed the mirth in her tone and smirked before cupping her neck and bringing her forward for a kiss; one that did a good job of rivalling their kiss in Tokyo.