Disclaimer: I do not own the Teen Titan's. I make no money off exploiting the show's cleverly hidden Yaoi-dialogue, especially concerning Slade/Robin. They are not mine!
Pairing: Slade/Robin.
Warning: Rated M. This is a romance, no angst, only maybe a few sad bunnies here.
A/N: Alright! Here is the next chapter! I'm so excited! I don't really have much to say, only that I am getting rather sad that this story is coming to an end. Which leads me to another point!
I posted, the FIRST chapter to my newest STORY! It's called Almeria Man, and I think it has to be my favourite so far. Plus, I also have five chapters of it finished! Go check it out! I promise you won't be disappointed!
Chapter 14: Home Sweet Home
The sound of playful snarls and laughter filled the air. The other occupants of the beach smiled when they saw the new couple running around, having fun in the water. Especially when the older of the two grabbed the younger and threw him into the ocean. It was a beautiful day, not too hot, but just perfect enough to have some much needed fun in the sun without worrying whether or not you were going to roast. Robin had never felt happier, running around, enjoying himself, with Slade in tow. Everything was just perfect!
They made their way back towards the few towels they had placed on the top of the beach, a little bit away from the other vacationers at the resort. The teen smiled and laid down on the towel, making himself comfortable on his stomach, head leaning against his hands. There was a presence besides him, indicating that Slade had sat down as well.
"I can't believe almost three weeks has gone by since I came here." Robin mused into his arms. "Doesn't feel like that long."
"Time flies when your having fun." The man said, taking a sip of his bottled water.
"Boy did we have fun." Robin leered, looking up.
"Now, now, if I fuck you anymore this week, we might need to take you to see a doctor." Slade grinned. "And then I would become rather jealous, as someone else's hands would be touching you...I might not allow them to live, should that happen."
The hero just shook his head and laughed.
"No kill talk in front of me please." The teen said. "Although, killing someone because your jealous is kind of sweet." he added thoughtfully.
Slade narrowed his eye on the young man's ass.
"Are you sure that you're allowed to be thinking that?" The man muttered, eye still transfixed on that pert ass. He just wanted to grab it.
"Stop looking at my ass, you perv!" Robin glared turning over, crossing his arms. "And I can think what ever I want." he said sticking his tongue out.
Slade chuckled. "You sound like that annoying thief."
"Red X?" Robin sighed. "I really don't like him."
"What criminal do you like?" The man mused with a smirk. Robin stuck his tongue out again but took a drink of his own water bottle.
"Hmm, can't think of anyone." The hero teased.
"Brat."
"Why thank you Mr. Wilson."
The night before their flight, Robin was pacing his hotel room. He felt like a ticking time bomb that was just waiting to go off. Slade was off packing his own things, as the flight was at nine in the morning.
Wish he was here.
Why, you'd probably just fuck…not that there is anything wrong with that. Evil mind purred.
Robin huffed and ignored his guttered brain. He had other things to worry about at the moment. Like, the fact that he was awaiting his impending doom. Maybe he should have warned his friends about his little romance while he was away. But, he knew that at the time he couldn't. He didn't want them meddling until the last possible moment. Although now…
God they are going to freak.
Robin secretly wished that he could just stay curled up in his bed and never have to come out. He sure thought it was a good idea. To not have to deal with reality and stay buried underneath his little cocoon. The teen looked longingly at the bed and felt that desire build up inside of him again. No, he couldn't think like that. He was Robin! The leader of the Teen Titans. Boy-mother fucking-Wonder! He wasn't some scared child that needed to hide. How many times had he preached to Bruce that he was a big boy and could make and stand by all of his own decisions? Dozens!
He would face the music with determined eyes. He had made his choice, and didn't regret it one bit. A fucking up as it sounded, he loved Slade. It was his first love, and as we all know, first loves are the biggest. He could, would, do this! The man had made damn sure that he was a long for the ride. He believed him! He wasn't afraid of anyone! He would do this!
If only his stomach didn't do flip-flops and flutter with butterflies.
Slade sighed as the last of his own things were packed up. He too, was thinking of the return that was sure to shock the hell out of a few people. He wasn't as much bothered by the Titans. He wasn't a fool to think that, even if his so-called friends didn't approve of their leaders choice, that they would cause a problem. It was more so the ever present Bat, that he was a tad worried about. Only because, should the man not approve (and he was sure that he didn't), he could and would make it a point to see that Robin was living a nightmare. And contrary to popular belief, Slade actually didn't want his little minx to be living a nightmare. He wanted the teen to be happy, as farfetched as that sounded, even to his own ears.
So far I have come and yet I've seemed to have taken ten steps back. But, not necessarily in the wrong direction…
No, seeing the hero's face beaming in happiness, somehow, deep, deep down, made his heart burst in satisfaction. It was why he would willingly take on anything that stood in the way of him and Robin being together. The teen was his, goddamn it. HIS! And he would fight for what was his. He didn't spend all this time gaining the hero's attention, placing his own morals and goals to the side, however fucked up they were, to waste it all on some simple-minded, over protective, brute who never once wanted to spend any amount of time with his said ward, until he did something to displease him.
He wasn't an idiot. He wouldn't look a gift horse in the mouth, especially one as vibrant and passionate as his young lover. No, Bruce let that gift go. And even though it took Slade years of idiotic mistakes, stupid blackmailing and fighting, to finally understand that gift, he finally realized.
He couldn't ever remember a time where he felt this possessive. But, then again, it had always been that way with Robin. Everywhere he turned, the pestering, cocky teen was in his way, defiant until the bitter end. Standing firm with his decisions. Challenging him intellectually and physically, like no other person had. Constantly on the man's mind. He felt so utterly frustrated, not understanding why he wanted to be so close, and yet so far from the teen at the same time. It wasn't until he came to realize that he was infatuated with Robin that he finally did understand.
He couldn't begin to explain how surprised and shocked he was at the fact that Robin was so accepting. Sure, they hadn't really come to a conclusion about the whole villain/hero aspect of their relationship, but for the time being, neither of them cared. Slade was really in no hurry to continue his usual lifestyle, especially since the teen was now a part of his life and had made is very clear that he was going to stay.
The mercenary sat on the bed, arms crossed, a grin on his features.
Funny, how things have a way of working themselves out. Never in all his years did he think this would ever happen, and to him no less. Such mysteries were as puzzling as they were amazing.
That much was certain.
There was a quiet knock on Slade's door, and he got up from the bed to answer, pretty sure he knew who was on the other side. Robin grinned when the door opened, while leaning against the frame, arms crossed.
"Took you long enough." The teen teased, pushing up and sauntering through the door. "I thought I was going to die of old age if you didn't answer the door soon."
Slade snorted. "Brat."
Robin smiled. "Finished packing?"
"Yes." The man confirmed, closing the door, eye landing on the hero who was looking around the room. He couldn't help but notice the way the teen's white wife-beater clung to his muscled shoulders.
"You know, I remember a time when I used to drool over you, I'm glad that tables have turned." Robin smirked, catching the man eyeing him. Slade snorted again and grabbed his lover, who squealed, and placed him over his shoulder, giving a few swats to his ass. Robin cried out with laughter, trying to yell at the man to let him go, but couldn't really convey his thoughts.
"You are just vile!" The hero said jokingly when he was released. There was a large flush on his cheeks.
"What did I say about sun-lotion? I told you that your cheeks would turn red if you didn't use it." Slade said evilly. Robin only blushed harder, knowing that the man actually knew that he was blushing.
"Just for that, when you want to fuck me later, I'm going to have a headache." The Titan kindly informed him, pouncing on the bed and stretching out next to the man's two suitcases and duffle bag, as well as the sword Robin had gotten him for Christmas.
Slade eyed his little minx lover thoughtfully, slowly stalking towards the bed, as if watching his prey and getting ready to pounce.
"Perhaps you would like to know that natural chemicals released in the body when achieving an orgasm, can help treat migraines and headaches." The one-eyed villain smirked, looking rather bloodthirsty as he advanced closer to the bed. "So, having a headache is not a valid excuse, and even if it was…"
He pounced. Robin was sure that it would be a rather long time before he felt his head throb, considering the amount of times he came…
They spent the night together in Slade's room. It wasn't until six o'clock that they were awoken by a wake-up call that had been requested. Robin groaned and snuggled in closer as the man finished with the telephone call. The teen really didn't want to get up, he was so comfy, he probably could have stayed there all day.
"We must get up if we are to make it to the airport." Slade informed him, but didn't move.
"No…" the hero whined, burrowing further under the pillows and blankets. The villain couldn't help but chuckle.
"I'm sure all your friends will be waiting for your arrival." The mercenary offered.
"That doesn't make me want to get out of bed any more. If anything, it makes me want to stay." Robin glared, but the man couldn't see it.
There was silence and the Titan sighed to himself and got out of bed.
"This does not bode well Slade, not well at all." Robin said eerily. The elder of the two just snorted and threw the teen some clothes, telling him to get dressed.
"I'm going to miss you man!" Dylan grinned, hugging the teen, ignoring the small growl from Slade at doing so.
"Don't worry, I'll be back next year." Robin smiled. Sam came up and gave him a big hug as well, and he was suddenly a little sad to be leaving. They were considered friends.
"I got a car all ready for you Richard, Mr. Wilson is going too, right?" Dylan asked.
"Oh, he wouldn't not go!" Joey smirked, coming into the lobby. The hero sighed and shook his head. Joey was another matter entirely and he'd given up trying to ignore how perverted he could be sometimes.
"I'll go load in the bags while you say your goodbyes." Slade let him know, taking off, with all four suitcases in hand.
"Damn, that guy is built, you got yourself a real catch." Joey snickered. Robin glared and punched him in the arm slightly, but let shack owner hug him goodbye as well.
"You better come next year, I'll make sure I reserve a big room for ya!" Dylan said, patting him on the shoulder. "Who knows, maybe it'll be the honeymoon suite."
"Dylan, you're getting as bad as Joey, I'm worried." Robin teased, making Sam laugh. "Make sure he stays out of trouble Sam." he added, smiling at the receptionist.
"Can't wait to see you next year." She said, her voice hitching a little.
There was a small cough and the Titan grinned and made his way over to Slade who had just come back in. He waved goodbye again to Joey and Sam, and all three of them entered the car outside.
The five hours in the air had Robin completely on edge and unable to shake the butterflies that were, apparently, trying to eat his insides, that is how nervous he was. He was constantly fidgeting and didn't even bother to flirt with the staff members that were catering to his and Slade's every whim. He couldn't believe that in only a few short hours he would come face-to-face with his team mates, and then…
Well, he wasn't really too sure what would happen then.
As they touched down, and the passengers of the airplane began making their way off, Robin seemed glued to his seat, and refused to move.
"Robin, we can't avoid them forever." Slade reasoned dryly.
"I know, but…" The teen cut himself off, not wanting to say the dreaded words.
"They will not hate you. Don't tell me you fought so many years with people you thought so little of?"
"Of course not, I just…"
"Come on. If they start attacking, just hide behind me."
Robin glared while he was being dragged out of the plan.
"Yes! Because that makes me feel so much better! Asshole!"
"Like I haven't heard that one before."
The hero snorted. He wasn't going to win this one and he knew it.
After gathering their things, the duo left the airport. Robin knew that his team would be waiting at a secret location to greet him and drive him back, because he hadn't wanted to be recognized. He couldn't even imagine the faces of the citizens should they see his team greet him in the building. His cover would totally be blown. So, they made their way outside and down a road about fives minute from the airport, to a secluded area covered in trees. He saw the T-car before he saw his friends.
"Robin! You have returned to us!" Starfire squealed, flying towards him and trapping the hero into a bear hug.
"Dude! How was the vacation! Did you bring us any T-shirts?"
"How was the trip?"
"Ah yeah Baby! Titan leader in the house!"
Everyone seemed to circle their leader, asking him thousands of questions, welcoming him home, asking him what sort of things he'd done. It wasn't until there was a quiet cough that the entire Titans Team turned to none other than Slade.
"Oh! It is the Mr. Wilson we have heard so much about! You must tell us, friend, who is this man I have seen in the paper of the news." Starfire said, buzzing around the man who arched an eyebrow.
"Um…"
"Yeah man, we've seen those papers, crazy stuff has been going on." Cyborg grinned. He was rather enjoying the flustered leader, as he had always liked teasing him.
"I…uh…"
"Don't worry dude! If your cool with him, so are we! I just can't wait to beat him at Monkey Ninjas Three. It's gonna be sweet!" Beast Boy laughed, punching his fist into the air.
"Yeah man, we don't mind your boyfriend!" Cy teased, and BB joined in on making kissing noises.
Starfire and the two idiot boys, according to Robin, were buzzing around Slade like banshee's on crack. Asking all sorts of questions that the man patiently answered. Raven stood off to the side, and out of the way, watching the mercenary and their leader. The Empath observed a pale Robin, and a tolerant Slade with narrowed eyes. Something didn't seem right to her. It wasn't until she placed the body to the voice and her leaders reactions, that she realized.
"…Slade…"
Time seemed to stand-still. Everyone gazed at Raven as she took a few steps forward and her eyes landed on Robin. The Boy Wonder looked like a ghost, pale skin, eyes downcast. He didn't speak a word.
"What?" Cyborg and Beast Boy said at the same time.
"It's Slade. I'm sure of it." The Goth growled, glaring at the man.
"Robin, is this true? Please do not tell me this is the same man who…"
"It is!" The leader cut Starfire off.
Everything was silent once more staring at the villain with shock.
"You know, if I wanted to be stared at, I might perhaps, sign myself into the zoo." Slade kindly informed them, with a small grin.
Beast Boy spluttered.
"Man…just…Rob man, are you serious?"
"Please! I do not understand." Starfire again…
"Let me explain everything." The Boy Wonder sighed.
And so he did.
"…and so, when I found out it was Slade, it just felt right, and I went with my instinct. I don't regret my choice, I just, understand if you all hate me and want me off the team." Robin finished his story, opening his eyes, stopping in the middle of his pacing.
Slade was standing behind his lover, arms crossed, daring his team mates to challenge their decision. Everyone but Raven was staring in amazement and astonishment.
"Dude! I can't believe you got away with throwing a pie in Slade's face, and he didn't kick your ass" Beast Boy suddenly started laughing. It was soon joined in by Cyborg, who fell to his knees laughing.
"Oh! Man! Slade totally got him back though! I would have paid to see that volley ball hit Rob in the face! Priceless!" The half-man, half-mental Titan said, gripping his sides while he and BB laughed so hard there were tears in their eyes.
"Oh please! Tell me that those picture were true of the holy wed-locking!" Starfire said, hands clasped together as she jumped up and down and giggled.
Robin glared at the two who were still in fits of hysteria. But, everything seemed to be going well. His team didn't seem to hate him. They sure liked the tease him, however. Blue eyes trailed over to the final member of the Titans: Raven. She had her eyes closed and didn't seem to be as pissed as she had been earlier.
"Um, Raven?"
"I support you Robin." She confirmed. "Even if it doesn't work out, I will then too." Well, that was it then wasn't it.
The Titan leader couldn't help but breath a deep sigh of relief. He couldn't help but smile when he noticed that Starfire went back to buzzing around Slade like a humming bird, asking something along the lines of 'true intentions, wed-locking, love, and something about fighting a Glorg-back' what ever the heck that was.
It wasn't until half and hour later that Slade declared that he had to head home himself. Robin was a bit disappointed that his lover wasn't going to come back to the Tower with them, but he understood. The man probably had to check up on his own home. The Titans with their leader in tow, entered the T-car, and with a small kiss to Slade from the Boy Wonder, they were speeding down the street towards home.
Robin sighed and leaned back against the seat in the car as Cy took them home. He was ecstatic that his friends accepted his choice. He couldn't keep the smile off his face. He was so happy right now. Everything just seemed to be going right.
"Uh, hey Rob, were you expecting someone?" Cyborg asked, once they were driving down the ramp that lead to the Tower.
"What?"
"Yeah, there is a black car up a head." The metal-man informed him. Robin suddenly felt like his insides had frozen up.
"Bruce…"
A/N: Bahahaha! I had to do ONE last cliff-hanger before the story ended! -grins evilly- I don't know which one is worse, the cliff-hanger in this chapter, or the one that was in chapter 7 with Slade. Hahah! Well, don't worry, I won't be gone for too long.
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