Chapter 4
The Titans gathered in the garage and waited until Batman showed up. "I remodeled the T car so we can all fit in it. Why don't we take that?" Cyborg asked. He waited for Robin's nod of approval and then said, "I made the car so I'm driving."
"Shotgun!" Beast boy yelled, sliding into the passenger seat. Starfire shrugged and got in the way back, pulling Robin with her. Silently, Raven slid into the middle row and Batman followed.
The whole ride Robin managed to endure Batman's stare and hold a normal conversation with Beast Boy, Starfire, and Cyborg talking animatedly and Raven adding something every now and then.
The Titans managed to get a booth in the corner of the restaurant away from everyone else. "So…I know these are your friends, but how skilled are they…you know, fighting wise?"
"Well, I'm not sure you can call one of us only your friend anymore," Cyborg teased.
"What was that?" Robin asked, taking a deadly tone.
"Since Tokyo, St-mph!" Cyborg was cut off by Robin stuffing a piece of pizza in his face. He swallowed hard and glared at Robin.
"And who said I wanted you to spill all of my secrets? Besides, I have absolutely no idea what you're talking about."
"Sure you don't…" Beast boy said before inhaling another piece of pizza. Raven kicked him under the table making him yelp.
"Secrets don't last very long around you guys, do they?" Robin asked sighing.
"No, not really."
"Great…"
The rest of dinner passed uneventfully except when it came down to the last piece of pizza between Beast Boy and Cyborg. After that they went home. Starfire and Robin headed to the roof while they other retreated to the living room.
"Where's Robin?" asked Batman.
"Um…on the roof. Probably watching the sunset," Cyborg answered, not looking up from the video game he was playing with Beast Boy.
"And how do I get there?"
"At the top of the tower there's staircase," Raven answered from behind her book.
Robin sat, sprawled out on the roof. A soft voice called his name. He turned and saw Starfire at the top of the stairs. "May I join you?" He nodded and sat up, patting the spot next to him. They sat in silence as the sun slowly went down. The temperature dropped with the sun.
Starfire shivered at the sudden change and Robin pulled her closer, wrapping her in his cape as he did. She seemed uncomfortable, but soon relaxed into him and rested her head on his chest. Peace washed over them as the sun sank below the horizon. Robin pressed his lips softly to her hair and held her tighter.
Silently, the door opened and Batman almost choked. His former ward was wrapped up with some girl on his team. Robin glanced over and froze. He cursed quietly causing Starfire to look over. Batman did not look happy.