Day 10 - Lights

Starfire bobbed up and down in the air as they wandered further and further into the crowded city. She was excited to say the least. This was always one of her most favourite parts of the Christmas period.

Glancing down, she absently remembered that Robin was holding her hand and leading her through the clusters of people, just behind their friends. He gave her hand a squeeze and a soft smile, silently telling her to keep moving.

At the moment, the town was shrouded in darkness, with only the street lights providing a form of illumination.

Beast Boy whined as a chilly breeze drifted through the air, "It's gotten s-so much c-colder..." He said above his chattering teeth,

Raven tightened the arm that was wound around his in a small, affectionate gesture, "You'll be fine, I'm sure."

"Wh-what if I die of frostbite!?"

The empath rolled her eyes, "That's highly unlikely, Gar."

"You don't know that!"

"Yes, I do, because my IQ is higher than 40."

Beast Boy turned and narrowed his eyes at her, only to be met with a smirk.

Cyborg sniggered from beside them and pulled Bumblebee closer to his own side, "You're not too cold, are ya Bee?"

She smiled gently, "I'm fine, Sparky. What time does this thing start, d'you know?"

Lifting his arm, he glanced at his console pad to check the time, "Looks like it should be starting in about 10 minutes." He paused, "Why? Somewhere else to be?"

"'Course not; I wanna hit up the pizza place before we head back."

Grinning, Cyborg pressed his lips to her forehead, "That's why you're my girl, Bee."

She playfully smacked his chest but let a big smile slip across her face.

As the group neared the front of the horde of people, Robin could practically feel the buzzing radiating from his girlfriend who was still quietly floating beside him.

He tugged her down a little and wrapped his arms around her waist, keeping her close, "You okay?"

She blinked, "Mhm. Please, are you also well?"

He chuckled, "I'm fine... it's just, you seem quiet, is all." He took a breath, "I know you normally love this-"

Starfire gifted him with a twinkle of a laugh, pressing her palms against his shoulders to look at his face, "Oh, Robin, I am merely excited. I am attempting to do the calming of myself. On the inside, I believe I am shaking with anticipation."

Robin smirked, "I read in the paper a couple of weeks ago that they've added a bunch of new lights."

Her eyes sparkled, "Truly?"

Nodding, he pecked her cheek, his eyes wandering over her form and inwardly shivering at her lack of clothing.

He wasn't the only one to notice that.

"Jheez, Star... you're making me feel cold just by looking at you." Beast Boy complained, rubbing his upper arms.

Starfire furrowed her eyebrows, "I am... sorry?"

Sensing the confusion in her voice, Robin elaborated, "He means because you're not wearing a lot of clothing. It makes him feel cold over how underdressed you are."

"Oh. I do not need the layers as you all require. Tamaranians are most resilient with ranged temperatures on account of the vastness of Space and other planets being both fiercely cold and extremely hot."

Robin tapped his fingertips against her hip, "You're lucky. You don't have to wrap yourself up like we do."

She smiled, "Perhaps not although, I do enjoy wearing the winter clothing on occasion even though it is unnecessary. I find some of the garments most pretty."

The masked leader smirked and turned his head towards the stage where Jump City's mayor stood. The crowds began to murmur and he realised that the event was starting.

Starfire sucked in an excited gasp, swivelling in Robin's arms to intently stare at the mayor as he rambled his version of a speech.

Robin felt Starfire breathe out in tranquillity, utterly in love with the awaited spectacle.

It was the much awaited "Christmas Lights switch on" within the main city. Lots and lots of civilians brought themselves out of their homes to stand in the cold and become entranced by the lit up buildings and streets.

There were a number of stalls lining the main street where most were currently crowded around the stage. The stalls sold a variety of things; food, toys, music, clothing, candy, ornaments. Anything you really wanted around the holidays could be found right here.

As the mayor trailed off and lifted his hands in preparation of pressing the button, Starfire began floating again, the unbridled joy getting the best of her.

With deliberate slowness, the mayor slammed his palm down against the shiny red button.

The city was instantly transformed.

And it was simply magical.

Giant, netted fairy lights that flashed all different colours were draped across store roofs and some windows. In other windows, sprayed snow and glittery characters such as Santa and Rudolph and Frosty the snowman filled the space, glimmering as light reflected and bounced.

Warm white string lights were woven through the trees and wrapped around branches, creating a soft and peaceful glow over the frosted sidewalks.

A huge Christmas tree that was expertly decorated with bows and silver and white tinsel lit up atop of the pizza place where chairs and tables were usually placed during the summer time.

Silver and gold reindeers stood atop of balconies and roofs, as if taking the mantle of the city protectors and watchers during the Christmas season.

And what was possibly the best section of the lights were hanging right above their heads. Lines and lines of golden Christmas lights were draped over their heads, creating a somewhat sky of lights.

Starfire gazed up, her hands clasped over her chest. Robin was impressed; the lights seemed to get better and better, every single year. He glanced sideways at his Princess who let go of a sigh.

"Oh... it is glorious. The bright lights are so very breath-taking." She breathed, resting against Robin in the moment.

Robin warmly smiled at her, nuzzled her cheek before gently pressing his lips against her soft skin.

"It really is... but I can think of something more breath-taking, y'know." He whispered,

Starfire blinked before turning to him with a timid smirk. Giggling, she wrapped her arms around his neck and crushed her lips against his, warmth spreading between them.

Who needed a winter coat when you have a heat radiating girlfriend?

Author's Note: I'm Latey McLate-late again... well, my time. It's like 3am here so technically the 11th but whatevsssss. I keep getting busy and having to write these like just before bed. So just forewarning you, today (the 11th) will probably be another late one as I'm Christmas shopping during the day and then going to my brother's because it's his birthday.

And then, Monday (12th) will be spent with my sister because it is her birthday. BIRTHDAY FUN 2 WEEKS BEFORE CHRISTMAS.

Anyway, I hope you like this one. I kinda envisioned Oxford Street in Central London for this piece. Like a little bit. That's where I go to see the lights turn on at Christmas, being a Londoner and all. It is beautiful.

Disclaimer: I do not own Teen Titans.