For Katsuki Kyoto Renge. Thank you for this wonderful question. Hope you enjoy!
Question: Did Robin ever think he had competition in the romance department?
Jump City's mall was filled with Old people and perverted teenagers. That's just how it went. There was no in between - no middle-aged models or rich business men. No. Those people knew to stay away from the mall.
Unfortunately, the Teen Titans did not. This time, they were at the mall because Beast Boy wanted to go to the comic store, just to see what they had in stock. And Starfire, of course, had insisted that if one Titan went, then they all went.
"Mann, she's hot." Robin heard someone say from a distance. He followed the voice to see a boy, who looked about 16, oggling Starfire like she was a piece of meat.
And to his horror, Starfire turned and waved at him. Robin felt his blood boil, and he rushed forward to grab Starfire's waving hand. He laced his fingers with hers, and felt her giving him an odd look.
"Robin, what is wrong?"
"Nothing. Just wanted to hold your hand." He responded. She smiled and nodded, squeezing his hand in response. Now that they were dating, this was easier - doing physical things to show guys that yes, she was taken. But there had been a time when Robin was almost driven crazy by the fact that he couldn't claim her.
"Hey cutie." Another guy said, brushing past Starfire. Behind them, Cyborg chuckled, knowing that the teenagers were pushing Robin to his limits.
"Greetings!" Starfire replied. She was clueless to the fact that those guys were hitting on her. And she was practically inviting their lustful stares.
"Uh, Star, can I talk to you?" Robin asked. But before she could respond, he pulled her into a photo booth nearby, closing the curtain behind them.
"Robin, is something wrong?"
"No, Star. I just... I wanted to be alone with you."
"Could that have waited until we are back at the Tower?" Starfire asked, right as Robin was leaning his face towards hers. She sighed and allowed him to press his lips against hers briefly. Then, she pulled back, pushing against his chest. He groaned and rubbed his hands over his face.
"Robin, is this about what those boys were saying? Are you feeling the jealous?" Starfire asked. Robin looked at her, astounded. Why was it that she was able to read him so easily? And why was it that he was ashamed? He had a right to be jealous.
"Robin, you have nothing to fear." Starfire whispered, reading Robin's mind again.
"Star, I'm not jealous." Robin responded.
"So you do not mind other guys doing the flirting with me?" She cocked her head to the side and raised one of her eyebrows.
"No... Okay, yes. Yes I mind. Star, I'm not exactly wonderful. There are days I wonder why you put up with me. There are guys out there who could probably treat you much better... And that sorta makes me realize how easy it would be to loose you."
Starfire giggled and cupped Robin's face in her hands. She kissed the tip of his nose.
"Robin, you should not worry. I do the putting up with you because you are Robin. And you are the only person I want to be with." She said. Robin smiled at her, moving in closer to kiss her softly.
"And, you do not need to worry about loosing me. I am here as long as you want me." Starfire finished, and Robin laughed.
"Well, in that case..." Robin's voice trailed off as he closed the gap between them once more.