I am so happy people are enjoying this story! This one goes out to svckpvnk who inspired me to write 2,000 words in my short break from awkward Bday celebrations. Big thank YOUs to everyone who has reviewed the story they keep me writing. I do start school again this week so updates may slow, but I am in the endgame. I will have another StarX fic after this has finished so do not be afraid. I haven't finalized the plot, but it will be Glorious!

Jay's mother was very nice to me in the few moments we interacted she had sent us on the task of getting her some things from the house. It was a little awkward not having her able to partake in donut eating. I could tell from her face she was very uncomfortable and did my best to continue to be helpful where I could. I still needed a break from Robin after last night. He had done things that put me in danger of my powers not working and true danger from Batman. I had brought my communicator, but taken the batteries out so I could call if needed. I knew I had acted rashly and rudely, but I had not killed anyone and at this current moment in time that was a victory. I would apologies to my friends, they didn't deserve my rage or being worried. I just needed some time to be away and with Jay.

He seemed beyond exhausted and I almost offered to drive him home, but I had no idea where he lived. I knew he also would likely say no since I hadn't driven his before. Humans were under the impression their cars and other transportation were complicated to use, they didn't have to balance gravity or highly volatile fuel. I had driven both the T car and the R cycle so his bike was likely not going to be much of a challenge. I was too fast according to both Robin and Cyborg, but I knew that was just because they were protective of their "babies".

"Hey Jay?" I said as he started trying to put his bottle opener keychain in the ignition.

"Yeah, Babe?" he looked at me which I appreciated since it was clear he wasn't tuning me out by his helmet swivel.

"I think you are a little tired, honey. You might need those energy drinks for 5 hours." I was a little concerned to get on the bike, but knew it was safer for him if I was on it with him. I also knew that the duffle bag would severely effect his driving. He realized what he was doing and switched to his true key.

"I'll be fine." He said and I decided that I did not need to get into another fight today especially with him. I positioned the duffel on my back and climbed on.

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He was not fine. We had disregarded multiple red lights and made a few U-turns when he had drifted past turns. A highway patrol officer had tailed us at one point, but a well directed Starbolt popped their tire. I wasn't proud of it, but we had our own issues with police as Titans. They shared similar Batman principals and would lock us all up if they were given the slightest chance. I knew that some villians had turned to Brother Blood just to avoid being jailed. Jay would not get the same escape if I was not with him. I had no desire to see him in handcuffs or get into a physical altercation while I could do something to help him.

It was this sentiment that made me knew that I might be in trouble or be trouble. Tamaranians in love were often considered the best security in the galaxy, and with my heart set on Jay it could hinder my own heroic habits. He would not be caught if I could stop it and very few things could stop me. I had a lot of resentment Batman's fear could be valid, but I loved the Jay not the villain he copied. I could stop him if he hurt people and I had made that point clear to him from the start. I could not move someone who hurt innocents since my heart was set on protecting them as well. Hearts are hard things to navigate, but I knew the base of where my side stood.

The city started to deteriorate with less and less clean cars and more homeless. We were in a residential area when he finally slowed down to a stop in front of a duplex from what I had learned of human architecture. 2 families would each occupy half a house. I had been curious about human dwelling since on Tamaran space was important. The training of a young warrior took a lot of space.

"Home sweet home" I heard him say as he ripped off his helmet. I copied his action and started to stretch out my shoulders that had tensed up ready to save him if we had been hit or had lost control of the bike.

"Glorious" I said and followed him up to the door. I brought the duffel since part of this mission was to help him move back in a bit. I had not expressed an opinion about that since was needed to happen even if I wanted him to stay near to me. I would miss him.

"Fuck" he exclaimed as he wiggled the door knob a few times to no success. "Locked, I forgot to ask for the key. My key is old."

"I can open it if you wish?" I offered knowing a locked wooden door was not an issue.

"Maybe I just don't want to get her a new door today and not be with her. Did you happen to pack my shaving kit?" he asked and I nodded since I had. I honestly had packed nearly every item I had every seen him use. It seemed better to have more of his things than less since the drive was long for him. I handed him the duffle and he sunk to the ground to dig through it for the kit. It was in a neat black case and he unzipped it to reveal a set of lock picks. Robin had a nicer set in his belt, but I recognized the purpose. He had a smirk on his face when he quickly picked the lock. He looked at ease and that was a bit troubling. His abilities came to help us luckily.

"I'm impressed you got everything to fit, cutie." He said and kissed my nose. A giggle escaped me since it was an interesting sensation.

"I am just happy to be helpful." I said and entered the house behind him. It was small and a little messy. It had more personality than his apartment for sure with lots of rooster art. The house felt lived in and warm. I let Jay go where he needed and went to the kitchen to make coffee. He needed a nap to be full awareness, but I knew he would not make the smart choice so I would make coffee. Her machine was slightly different from Jay's but she kept the coffee grounds in the freezer just like him. It was sweet to know where he had picked up the habit. I debated asking him if I could help, but I did not know what he was looking for. I noticed some dirty dishes and started to wash them just so I would not begin to snoop. I took my ring off so I would not lose it. I started humming a tune of well wishes and worked away at the stack I found. I must have gotten lost in my mind since I did not hear him enter. He wrapped his arms around me from behind and really squeezed me. I leaned back and to him and felt a few warm wet drops on my back and he shook. I quickly finished the last dish and dried my arms so I could return his embrace. He was crying as I suspected. I kept humming and twisted so my arms would also be around him.

" Jesus Starfire how are you so perfect." He said and I knew he had stopped letting the tears fall. He just needed a moment of vulnerability and that moment had passed. I kissed the top of his head.

"I am not perfect." I said since it was the truth.

" To me you are. Estoy enamorada de ti." He said and I felt myself start to float with joy. I held him close and swung with him gently like a dance.

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I had felt ready to return to the Tower when we the sun went down. I had spent some quality time with his mother. We unfortunately had to hide a lot of the truth, but it was for everyone's safety. I enjoyed her company when she was awake and when she needed sleep me and Jay had went outside and just had a few tender moments. He was staying but he would call or else I had permission to "hunt him down and burn off his eyebrows". I would hate for that to happen he had fantastic eyebrows. I flew home in a completely different mood than when I had left. Though when I saw the tower the bad terms I had left came flooding back. Would the other Titans take his side? What was I flying into?

I decided it was better to know and face it so I flew in to the upper entry way. The worst situation was looking at me. Robin and the rest of the Titans were sitting at the table eating a mix of burgers from In n Out. I would have no break in confronting them.

"Hello Friends." I said since it was better than saying nothing.

"Yo Star, hope your hungry mama we got you like five." Beast Boy said and suddenly I could relax. They did not hate me or know where I had been if they got me food.

"Animal Style?" I asked and went to take a seat next to him.

"Always!" he said and realized I didn't mean him. "Um I don't think so, but we did get you an extra bottle of mustard."

"Thank you." I said as Robin handed me the mustard bottle. He lingered his grip and stared at me intensely I could almost see his eye color.

"I know it does no good to ask where you have been, but I will just say I am glad you came back." He said and that was likely the best thing he could of said. I felt a little bad that I no longer returned his feelings so I gave him a nod and a weak smile.

"Earth is now my home and the Titans are my family. I will always come back to my family. I apologize for my outburst this morning I was still as you might say heated."

"I apologize as well, everyone has informed me that I was being a bit of a jerk." He sat upright like he had been kicked under the table. Raven took a deep gulp of her shake though I sensed she was behind a lot of his bashfulness. "A colossal jerk and it wasn't fair to play with your emotions. Or give your private trusted information to Batman."

"Thank you, Robin." I said knowing it was the only way to get passed this. We still needed to be a structured team. "I appreciate the food. I quite enjoy In n Out."

"Raven never had it so it seemed like a good idea. It is part of being a true Californian." Cybprg said.

"When have you had it before?" Robin asked and I decided to dodge that question with great precision.

" Is that mustard on your face?" I asked since there was indeed mustard on his nose somehow. He wiped it up and created a yellow stripe across his face. We all laughed and it felt like a lot of dust had settled. Cyborg gave me a wink with his human eye. I knew him and me would follow up the Batman issue more, but at the moment I just focused on how good this burger was and how grateful I got to keep Jay for another day.