~*~ *slides in on wooden floor in tube socks, crashes into wall, gets up, gains composure, and grins* I'm ba-ack! I have returned from my vacation happy, tan, and brimming with IDEAS!!! Ok, I apologize now for the length of this-what is this thing called, anyway?-this thing, but over the course of the week, I've thought of a lot to say. Ok, as some of you may or may not know, this story is part of a series. The first is (obviously) about Starfire and Robin, and the second is about Beast Boy and Raven. That was all I wanted to do, but I had an idea for a THIRD story about Cyborg and an OC that I can't wait to write! I also thought of a few one-shots...one based on the Good Charlotte song "Emotionless" about Raven, I thought of when I saw the premier of 'Nevermore.' I already wrote and angsty one about S/R, but I can't put it up yet cuz my dad is too lazy to convert my documents to a CD *shakes fist at dad* I also thought of one for BB/R, but I can't tell you what it's about without spoilers for this sequel. (But that WON'T be part of the series, if that makes any sense.) And a sap- filled love fest is another thought, as well-The Titans are finally being appreciated for their efforts when the town announces they're throwing a banquet in their honor. Problem is, it's formal, and the last thing the boys need is being trapped in penguin suits all night, but that suddenly changes when they catch sight of the girls.- I'll let ya think about that one ;) Also, another chapter fic about, yep, you guessed it, Starfire and Robin!-Slade's latest plan to destroy the Titans targets Starfire, leaving her weak and getting worse by the second. Can Robin cope with the possible loss? Or will he find a way to save her before it's too late?- This is fun! Here's another!-Starfire must return to her home planet when she finds to her horror that she is betrothed to a rude, ignorant, horrible prince. Will she be stuck with Sir Nastiness forever? Not if Robin and the Titans have anything to do with it!- YAY! Ok, one more, then I'm done, I swear.- Starfire has gotten *closer* to someone else, much to Robin's disdain. He seems to sense something odd about him. Is it a mere case of the green-eyed monster, or could his suspicions of him harming Star really be true? I have about, a zillion stories lined up for them, oooh this will be fun..hehehe and I thought of some new things to stick in the chapters. ANYWAY here's the latest chapter! I thought of this idea BEFORE I saw the episode 'The Sum of his Parts,' so please remember that. Also, sorry for the lack of BB/R in this, I couldn't think of much, I'll try to get some in, really, I will. But if I don't, know this- the next chapter will be LOADED! Ok, here we go! Whoo!!~*~

Raven flicked at the large wooden splinter in the park's picnic table absentmindedly. She wasn't exactly certain of how Starfire had convinced her as well as all the others to join her for a day of sunshine, but she had. It was a few days later, and after much urging, Starfire managed to get the entire crew out of the house and out to the park for a picnic. She was surprisingly very convincing, and Raven STILL couldn't understand how they got HER out there. "The girl's got persuasion skills up the wazoo." Beast Boy commented, joining her on the bench. She jumped slightly, startled by the green-skinned joker's voice beside her. She turned to him, a confused look concealed by the darkness of her hood. Beast Boy smiled at her. "I have an uncanny ability to read people's thoughts, but not in the literal sense of course. You're the only psychic on the team." He jokingly elbowed her in the side, but when this was done, her eyes transformed into tiny violet slits. "Never...touch...me." she growled, obviously irritated. Beast Boy laughed weakly and scooted a few inches away from her on the bench, twiddling his thumbs nervously. "So, uh, how about that sky, huh? Talk about blue! I mean, whoo!" Raven groaned at Beast Boy's ill-fated attempt at making conversation and rested her cheek in the palm of her hand, turning away from him and resuming back to the fascinating splinter. "Sooooooo....are you going to the Monster Truck Rally next Sunday?" he asked. She completely ignored him. "That would be a no...y'know it'll be really cool, Cyborg can get us in free because he's part mechanical, and lots of things will blow up and get crushed and get set on fire-" "Is this your idea of small talk?" Raven snapped, whirling back on him. Beast Boy smiled innocently, but Raven rolled her eyes and looked away from him.

Across the field, Starfire sat in the shade with Robin and Cyborg on either sides of her. Robin reclined back, leaning on his hands behind him for support, lounging on the soft green grass and nibbling at a hot-dog. Starfire sat cross-legged, her elbows resting on her knees with her head lolling in her palms. Cyborg had both of his legs folded behind him in an uncomfortable-looking position, but he didn't seem to be bothered with it. He idly spun a football on its tip as he looked up occasionally to chuckle at his friend. Suddenly, he was struck with an idea. "Yo, any of y'all wanna play some good ol' fashioned football?" he asked upon rising. Robin stood up as well, and when Star nodded in agreement, he helped her up and they all wandered over to an open, unoccupied field. "Beast! C'mon, we're playing football and we need an extra man!" Robin called over his shoulder. Beast Boy grinned and leapt up off of the park bench, but he took not nearly half a step before turning back to the shadowy girl. "Uh....you wanna play." he asked, taking a step in and leaning on the table over her. Raven looked up and scoffed. "Me? And sports? How long have we been on the same team?" she said with what Beast Boy guessed was a slight laugh. He gave a half shrug and decided not to debate it any longer; once Raven was set in her ways that was the end of it. "Beast Boy, wait." He looked down his arm to see a grey hand restraining him from continuing. He gazed up at her, both surprised and thrilled, and gave her his full attention. Raven dug her remaining hand into the confines of her uniform and used it to pull out a large wad of bills. She set it on the table and gingerly pushed it toward him. "Take it." she commanded. Confused, Beast Boy lifted the money, fingering the warm green paper slowly. "Wait..what's this for?" he asked, utterly baffled at this point. "From the other day. You said you lost $103 dollars, and I just happened to have a little extra from my winnings." she said, still gripping her ever-emotionless expression so strongly it was possible it would choke. Beast Boy half smiled, and breathed a laugh. "Wow. That-That was really nice of you, Raven." he said, now beaming. "Yeah, well, don't read too much into it." She finally released her grip on the shape shifter's arm and sat back, arms folded neatly over her chest. Beast Boy continued to smile, and eventually stuffed the green in his pocket and joined the others to toss around the pigskin. Watching him walk away, Raven suddenly couldn't help but smile...

"A'ight, so it's Beast Boy and Star Vs. me and Robin. Pff, we're gonna waste you guys." Cyborg laughed as he flipped the ball aimlessly in his hands. Beast Boy and Star set up for defense as Robin hiked the ball to Cyborg. Robin bolted past Starfire, who watched him happily, oblivious of what was going on. Beast Boy groaned and shot after Robin, but it was too late; he had already caught the ball in the enzone. "TOUCHDOWN!!!!" he exclaimed, and spiked the ball hard onto the ground. Beast Boy sluggishly walked back over her. "Star, what was THAT?!" he cried. "Beast Boy, that was a football, silly! Don't you know about the game?" she asked with a giggle. Beast Boy slapped his forehead in frustration and groaned. "No, I mean, why didn't you BLOCK? You were supposed to guard Robin! You were supposed to prevent, well THAT." He hooked a thumb in Robin's direction. "HEE hee hee!" Robin cried in a high pitched voice, and began to moonwalk to complete his Michael Jackson impression. Starfire nodded and stated, "How do you wish for me to do it?" "Look, all you have to do is make sure Robin doesn't get the ball, ok? I'll take care of Cyborg. Just block Robin!" he yelled, and then stormed back to the defensive position. Starfire smiled and joined him, narrowing her eyes slightly in determination. "Down, set, hut hut HIKE!" Cyborg cried, and dropped back for a long Hail Mary to Robin. Robin, however, could barely get passed the line of scrimmage, because before he knew it, Starfire was careening head- first into his stomach. She struck him with great force, causing him to tumble backwards. But on his way down, he snatched her wrist pulling her with him, both rolling head over heals until finally halting with Starfire perched triumphantly on a moaning, pained Robin's chest. "Was that good, Beast Boy?" she called to him, grinning. Cyborg, still holding the football, leaned into Beast Boy, the game abandoned. "I thought we were playing 2 hand touch." Beast Boy whispered into Cyborg's ear. "We ARE. But maybe their playing a little rougher, if ya know what I'm saying." he chuckled, elbowing the comedian in the chest. "What IS it with you and the sexual innuendos?"

Starfire turned back to the boy she was merrily sitting on, but gasped when she saw the expression etched in his face. "Robin! Did I hurt you? I was simply doing as Beast Boy instructed! I apologize!" she exclaimed, frightened. Robin looked up at her and smiled despite his state. "No, Star, I'm fine, you didn't hurt me." he rasped, his voice hardly making a sound. Starfire was not comforted by this, and reluctantly slid off his midriff and looked him over with concern. "Hey, Star, can I ask you something?" he said, sitting up, his voice returning to somewhat normal. Starfire nodded, and he questioned, "Are you ticklish?" She thought this was a bit random, but all the same, with her raised eyebrow, she responded. "Yes..at least I believe so..." "Good." With that last word, Robin grabbed her sides and whipped her backwards, tickling her furiously. "Ah! Robin no!" she squealed between her fits of laughter. He simply wouldn't let up, and laughed with her and she squirmed in his strong grip. She tried to escape, kicking viciously, and managed to squeak away for a split second. But Robin dove after her, catching her ankle and causing her to trip onto the cool grass. She closed her eyes tightly, giggling as Robin's fingers ran swiftly over her sides. Eventually, she realized they had stopped, and she paused to catch her breath, then finally peeked open her eyes. She was a bit startled at what she saw, but not in the least disappointed.

Robin had moved in dangerously close to Starfire's face, so close in fact that the tips of each of their noses brushed together. He was lying on top of her, pinning both her arms behind her head. Unconsciously, he started breathing heavily, perhaps of the strain he put into their mock fight, or of the anxiety from the realization of what he was doing. Starfire studied his facial features scrupulously, smiling slightly. "You smell good." Robin said bluntly, then upon recognition of what he just stated, began to sweat and scrunched up his face in embarrassment. Starfire giggled and stared into the white cloth that shielded his eyes. "Thank you, I bath regularly. The scent which is emitted from your body is nice as well, although I am certain that was already established." She said with a laugh. Robin sighed with relief, and smiled back. "YO! GUYS! THINK YOU CAN KEEP YOUR HANDS OFF EACHOTHER FOR ONE MINUTE?" Beast Boy called from across the field, laughing vociferously with Cyborg. Then a faint, "OW! Whaddcha do that for?!" was heard, Raven had just hit him in the back of the head. The teens looked at each other, finally noticing the position they were in, and laughed meekly together, rose, and blushed redder than 2 Jersey tomatoes.

They walked over to the others in an awkward silence, Starfire glancing sideways while holding one of her elbows in her palm and Robin not lifting his gaze from his feet. "We're going home. Thought we may was well tell you." Raven said to them on arrival, and lifted off the ground to float into the direction of the tower. Beast Boy, rubbing the back of his head and grumbling something, followed, with Cyborg in tow. Starfire walked some number of steps behind Robin, still feeling her cheeks burning passionately. She paused to glance over at some plants growing from the ground. She was in awe of them, and crouched down to get a better view. Gently, she toyed with the petals, feeling their soft presence on her fingertips. "Did you have flowers on your planet?" someone asked behind her. She turned only her head, remaining in her hunched position, to see Robin, his hands hidden behind his back. Starfire merely nodded, and Robin stepped over to join her bent over the plants. "Yes, we did have such plants in my home, but none were as pretty as this." she commented, smiling once again. "Well, this one is called a daisy; they're pretty common around here." He leaned in and plucked one of the flowers out of its plot. He looked down at the tiny white plant, smiled, and faced Starfire again. Robin lifted it to her eye level and slipped it neatly in her beautiful cherry locks. "There. Now you can have one to keep." he said with a grin. Starfire felt the blossom in her hair and beamed at Robin. "Thank you." she breathed, she now found the wonderful moment they just shared had left her breathless. They stayed there for what seemed like an eternity, gazing unconsciously into each other's eyes. A lone breeze blew by, sweeping up Robin's cape and tangling itself in Starfire's hair. Robin soaked up the last ounce of this moment, then coughed and scratched the bridge of his nose. "Um, maybe we should go..the guys are pretty far ahead, and it's Cyborg's night to cook, maybe we should get a jumpstart on extinguishing fires." he said with a laugh. He rose and extended his hand to help her up. She accepted it, and with a nod Robin ran off to catch his friends. Starfire touched the flower that now stood out in her hair, closed her eyes, and sighed, feeling her whole body tingle. Finally she floated off the ground and zipped after her teammates.

~*~ W00t! (Sorry, I always wanted to write that) There's another chapter! Hoo-rah! Hope you liked it! Reviews are always appreciated! Til next time, this is Melody signing off! Bye! ~*~