This is it. Probably the most awaited part of this story. Too bad I didn't
make this in time for Valentine's Day. Anyway here is "Love? Part II".
Enjoy!
Disclaimer: I do not own the Teen Titans.
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Starfire continued to watch the ceiling of her room. Every once in awhile she sighed heavily or twisted around in position. She grasped a corner of one of her pillows and pulled the cushion over her head. She felt rather bored after what just happened. She remembered the scene on the rooftop she had experienced with Robin. New strong feelings were coming, stronger than what she had been feeling before.
So far with her little talks with Raven about the "thing" she was feeling, Raven had just said it was a "crush" whatever that was. Raven had somehow meant it was just liking someone else specially but she thought differently now. Back on Tammaran, "crushes" didn't exist. It was either you hated someone, liked someone, or loved someone. Yet love was a very strong word as well as hate. Love between two people was very special and could only be acquired with much care for one another. Love would've been the only thing that would've arranged marriages but she had proved different.
Deep in her heart she knew she had special feelings for Robin but she just didn't know how much. She knew she liked him, a whole lot in fact but was it love as in her kind of definition. There was many times in which she had considered it. She had just considered it a couple minutes ago. She hugged her knees and lowered her head. Love could also be acquired by a strong bond and trust, which she knew she had. Yet, was it enough?
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"I......... Am.........An.........Idiot!" Robin banged his head on the wall in his room while muttering these words. He had done this for minutes now and was starting to form a crack in the wall before he stopped.
"Why can't I act cool and smooth? I've done it before in front of her but why start losing it now?" Robin wondered as he rubbed his forehead that was crimson red.
"The good thing is that it only lasted a bit into the conversation. But if I keep it up then she'll know the truth before I even tell her myself." Robin grumbled.
"Thinking of it, when was that festival going to take place?" Robin pondered as he walked over to his calendar. He spotted a familiar newspaper clipping he had pinned on the calendar.
"Let's see. Oh SHOOT! It's today!" Robin was freaking out and ran over to his desk. He threw papers off it and showed as if he was looking for something.
"Damn! Where did I put that thing? Found it!" He picked up a notebook that was filled with scribbles and notes. He looked through it and his palms were getting sweaty.
"Oh great. I haven't chosen a saying. How the heck am I going to tell her without looking stupid? Oh well, I'll just have to improvise." Robin headed to his door and dropped the little notebook into the small trash bin by his door and then left.
He headed down the hallway and felt stiff. He felt itchy with all the sweat collecting in his spandex gloves. He stopped and leaned on the wall. He was starting to pull off his gloves when he heard someone coming. It was Beast Boy. He looked at Beast Boy strangely as he noticed the big red "L" on his forehead. "Beast Boy? What in the world are you wearing on your forehead?"
"Nice to see you too Ro! Guess what? I'm love struck!" Beast Boy said in a perky tone and skipped on his way. Robin just lifted an eyebrow and watched Terra appear after Beast Boy.
"Doesn't he say the funniest things?" Terra giggled as she skipped after Beast Boy.
Robin just stared at the two until they disappeared around the corner. He then remembered what he was doing and completely pulled off his gloves. His hands were soaked and there was a collection of drops inside his gloves. He rubbed the sweat off with his cape and then snapped his gloves back on. He sighed and started to head towards his prior destination, Cyborg's room. When he reached the door, he hesitated at first but then knocked briefly and waited for the reply. The door opened swiftly and showed a glum face. "Sorry kids, but Cy ain't in no mood to entertain today. Try later." Cyborg was closing the door but Robin stopped it half way. "Cy? What's wrong? Look I need some advice right now and it looks as if you need some too. Let me in." Robin saw Cyborg move out of the way and he entered quietly.
"So what you need?" Cyborg asked.
"You do know that the Love Festival takes place today don't you." Robin smiled slyly. He saw that Cyborg's expression changed abruptly and changed into a wide grin.
"Oh come on dawg! You know I've been waiting for this for a month! Tell me, what you going to say?" Cyborg sat down on a couch and motioned Robin to sit.
"That's the problem. I don't have anything to say. I thought I'd just improvise or something. It always works in the movies so I thought I'd give it a try." Robin saw Cyborg start to laugh. "Hey! What's so funny?" Robin pouted and Cyborg slapped his back and almost made it crack.
"You're basing this on luck?" Cyborg asked hysterically.
"No, well yea, only a little bit. What's wrong with that? I'm considered a very lucky guy." Robin crossed his arms and ignored Cyborg's snickers.
"Yea a guy that has fallen in sewers, been covered in sludge, turned into a puppet, and is stalked by a creepy man that's looking for an apprentice on a regular basis is considered lucky. Plus there's a ton other stuff I've let out too." Cyborg said sarcastically.
"Stop exaggerating! I've been blessed with many lucky things too!" Robin protested.
"Oh really? Like what?" Cyborg raised an eyebrow.
"I...........I don't know, well this might sound tacky, but I was blessed with Starfire I guess." Robin said with uncertainty and a lot of blushing.
"With sayings like that I guess you'll be ok tonight." Cyborg smiled.
"Thanks, but tell me why you were looking so bummed when I showed up on your doorstep." Robin made Cyborg sweat drop.
"Oh nothing, just had another fight with Natalie, that's all." Cyborg said as if fighting was a customary thing.
"You know, you should really try to get along. I mean I don't know how much more stress your friendship can take. You need to decide what's really important to you. Winning your little brawls or having your friendship." Robin lectured with his arms crossed.
"I'll take your word for it then. But right now we got a bigger problem with BB. I mean the guy has two girls after him and doesn't know it." Cyborg chuckled.
"Yea. Maybe Beast Boy is being loved much more than he needs to be for his own good." Robin and Cyborg laughed at their jokes and continued to talk with each other in a way they hadn't in a long time.
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"Well I'm finally finished." Raven set down the last dish she had washed for the second time. Since she had to wash every thing two times her hands were red from the all the scrubbing. She sighed and looked out the window of the living room. It was bright out and there was something happening down on the pier. 'Probably that Love Festival Robin was talking about a month ago. It seemed such a good idea back then. I was actually on a talking basis with Beast Boy and we were getting along too. Yet what good does it do me now. It's just another chance for him and 'HER' to get closer. I stand no chance now.' She concluded her thoughts and let herself drop on the couch in the living room. 'I'm just going to hope everyone forgot about it by now.' The speakers in the corner of the room started to hum. "Titans! It's me Robin reminding you that we're going to go to the Festival later on tonight." The message ended and Raven sighed heavily once again. "Way to go."
She heard laughter coming from the doorway and there was Beast Boy and Terra on their knees rolling on the ground in fits of laughter.
"Did you see Star's face when I just popped up all of a sudden?" Beast Boy had burn marks on his face and in his hair.
"Yea! Looks like you gave her a big fright." Terra was pointing at Beast Boy's hair that was smoking.
Raven rolled her eyes and slid onto the other side of the couch until she has totally hidden from view. She couldn't bear to watch this and she didn't know why. Why couldn't she just live with the fact that Beast Boy didn't like her anymore and liked Terra now? Why couldn't she just surrender to her feelings? She had liked Beast Boy but she found out too late.
The laughing couple left and Raven went back to her sitting position. She might as well admit that he's gone and there's no more reason to feel this way anymore. Maybe this is why she refuses to feel love? That way she won't feel heartbroken. She put on a firm face. She had taken her first steps and had fallen in love. She might be down but not out. 'All this time I thought I couldn't bear to feel anything. Now, for the first time I feel love. I might be able to do 'love' but I don't do 'defeat'.' Raven thought to herself and felt strong. She then said three words that she took to heart. "No white flag."
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. "Titans! It's me Robin reminding you that we're going to go to the Festival later on tonight." Starfire heard Robin's voice boom through the hallways. She smiled at hearing this news. She grabbed the photograph on her bedside table and held it against her heart. She took a deep breath and closed her eyes. She recalled that this was the Love Festival. It reminded her of her former thoughts. 'Maybe tonight I will find out what I've been waiting for.' Starfire thought happily. She began to open her eyes slowly and saw the shadow of two large eyes staring at hers. Before she knew it, her eyes her turning solid green and starbolts were forming. "AAAH!" Beast Boy was running around with his hair on fire.
Terra ran in and started to pat Beast Boy's head until all the flames were extinguished. "Beast Boy! Are you alright!" Starfire flew over to Beast Boy and patted his head and watched as some burnt hair fell out.
"Augh! My hair!" Beast Boy started to cry as he held some black/green hair in his hands.
"Please forgive me! I did not purposely try to engulf your hair on fire!" Starfire's eyes were wide and she was trying to help Beast Boy stand up. Beast Boy's legs were wobbly and he kept running his fingers through his hair. "Maybe I should go now." Beast Boy said quietly and strutted out of the room. Terra followed him out. They were standing in Starfire's doorway when Beast Boy burst out laughing.
"This is so funny! I mean just a month ago my hair was covered in Robin's Red X goo and I had to have it trimmed. I mean fate always has a way to say 'Hey BB! Go get a haircut!' I guess my hair is cursed!" Beast Boy held his stomach as he continued to laugh. Terra began to laugh as well but Starfire just looked annoyed.
"I see that you are distressed no longer. I will see you two later when it is time to depart for the Festival then." Starfire muttered and shut her door. She heard the other two run down the hallway in fits of laughter. She turned to look at her room that has bits of burnt green hair on the floor. She sighed and she walked over to her mirror and drawers. She opened one her drawers and took out a small orange box with her name encrusted in it. She opened it and a light shone in her face. She smiled and closed it. She gently returned it to the drawer and looked at herself in the mirror. "Maybe it is time."
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Robin walked into Cyborg's room again after returning from the nearest speakerphone in the tower. "I told everyone about the festival already. Do you think somebody might no want to go?" Robin asked Cyborg who was busy looking for something in his bookshelf. "I don't think anyone would want to miss this event. I know I don't!" Cyborg pulled out a camera and showed a mischievous looking grin
"Cy? You know you're just going to ruin everything with your little plans don't you?" Robin said in an exasperated way.
"Oh I'm not going to do anything. I'm just gonna be a spectator this time." Cyborg took out a cloth and started to wipe his camera's lenses.
"So you're saying you're not going to fix yourself up with somebody?" Robin slipped out casually.
"What you mean by that?" Cyborg asked suspiciously.
"Oh come on. You know you like Natalie so just admit. You two are just like Raven and Beast Boy, the more you fight, the more you show others how much you like each other." Robin made Cyborg blush with these words.
"Now first of all, you can't compare us to BB and Rae because it doesn't even seem as they're ever gonna get together now. Second, Natalie hates me right now and she probably thinks I'm the official Jerk of the Year." Cyborg joked.
"No she doesn't. Just wait until tonight and you'll see what happens." Robin advised smoothly and Cyborg just smiled.
"Whatever Robin. Hey, you wanna help me make some popcorn for tonight? I have a big feeling I'm gonna need lots of bags for that extended tunnel of love." Cyborg cracked before leaving his room with Robin. Robin followed his friend into the living room and before he followed him into the kitchen, he took a second to look at the afternoon sky outside the window where all the things were being set up. After a couple of hours, that sky would turn dark blue and purple, and Robin would have to do one of the hardest things he could ever think of. The one thing that didn't keep him from getting a nervous breakdown, was the fact that he was ready.
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"Oh my! I think I'm two bags short. This will never do." Cyborg whined as he walked with his friends towards the pier.
"Would you shut up already! We're not going to spy on the couples, we're going to have fun." Natalie snapped back at Cyborg and crossed her arms.
"Yea. Natalie's right. We're here to have fun so cut it out!" Robin yelled at Cyborg who was beginning to adjust his camera on him and Starfire who was right next to him.
"You don't understand Robin, it's cool. See I'm going to label this photo 'Before' and later I'm going to take a picture of you two making out and label that one 'After'." The camera flashed in Robin's eyes.
"If you don't stop that now, I swear that when we get back to the tower, I will make your life a living hell." Robin hissed. Cyborg quickly put away his camera and started to whistle in the opposite direction.
"So what ride do you wanna go on first Terra?" Beast Boy asked Terra anxiously.
"I don't know, why don't we wait until we actually get to see them." Terra made Beast Boy blush and began to run ahead and Beast Boy soon followed.
"They look like little children." Raven muttered.
"Yea, and one of them looks mighty cute to you doesn't he?" Cyborg whispered to Raven.
"I heard what Robin said to you a minute ago and I agree with him. The only thing I want you to remember is would you really want me, Raven, to make your life a living hell?" Raven threatened.
"No it's cool." Cyborg backed away from her and sweat dropped.
They continued to walk onto the pier and were amazed with what they saw. "Damn." Was the only thing Robin could say. There was bright lanterns hung on ropes that ran throughout the pier. There were stands and near the water's edge were huge rides. On the opposite side near the beach there was a stage and a dance floor. "This looks like a scene from a fairy tale." Raven complained.
"Well why don't we split up into partners. That why it'll be easier to get around." Robin said with much encouragement and winked at Cyborg.
"Yea, me and Natalie will head towards the stands, you and Star can head towards the middle, and Beast Boy can head toward the rides with Terra and Raven. Then we'll all meet up at the Tunnel of Love." Cyborg replied to Robin's wink. Everyone except Raven nodded and started to separate.
"Go get them Tiger." Cyborg quickly whispered to Beast Boy who smirked and took out a cap that read, 'Wanted by many.'"
"So what do you want to do first?" Robin asked Starfire who was looking around with much interest.
"Do you think they have cotton candies in one of these food stands?" She asked brightly.
"Most likely, yea." Robin saw Starfire grab his hand and start to run off to the nearest stand.
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"I know! Let's go to the Heart Breaker Roller Coaster!" Beast Boy pointed to a huge roller coaster up ahead.
"You're joking." Raven said melancholy.
"Come on Raven it might be fun!" Terra smiled.
"I don't do fun." Raven grumbled and crossed her arms.
Somehow, someway, they managed to get Raven to sit on that seat with a very annoyed look on her face.
"This should be fast." Beast Boy was shaking in his seat.
"Oh I'll give you fast alright." Raven muttered ominously.
The ride began nice and easy. While Beast Boy and Terra were having the time of their lives, Raven began chanting.
"Azarath, Metreon, Zinthos!" Raven felt the cart speed up and Beast Boy and Terra were yelling their heads off. Raven could not help but smile at and watch the two teens in front of her shake in their seats and start screaming. "Somebody slow this thing down now!" Beast Boy yelled when they were going up a bump. The cart started to slow down and in front of them they could see three giant loops. "Oh great." Beast Boy cried silently while the cart picked up speed again and charged at the loops. The ride ended and Raven got off calmly. "Wow, that was fun." Raven walked off while Beast Boy and Terra crawled off their seats and held their stomachs. " I think I'm gonna be sick." Beast Boy gurgled before he ran off.
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Cyborg was busy throwing darts at a target while Natalie just watched with much anguish in her face.
"Booyah! Another free game won." Cyborg danced around with much glee.
"Yea whatever." Natalie grumbled.
"Here, I already have five of them so you can have this one." Cyborg handed Natalie a giant stuffed bear.
"Um thanks." Natalie said suspiciously.
"Look I'm sorry about how I acted like a jerk for the past few years to you but I don't want it to be the reason for us to lose a great friendship we have ok. So are we cool?" Cyborg surprised Natalie a bit but she just smiled and placed her hands on her hips.
"Yea. We cool. I guess there is some Vic still left in there after Metal Man took over." Natalie laughed and punched Cyborg on the shoulder.
"You know what? Let's go get some hot dogs cuz I'm famished!" Cyborg chuckled and started to walk towards the food stands.
"I'm down with that!" Natalie followed him afterwards.
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"Um Star? Maybe you should know that eating five bags of cotton candy isn't too good for you?" Robin asked a bit timidly after seeing Starfire eat another bit of candy.
"Are you positive it is unhealthy?" Starfire asked with a clueless look on her face.
"Unless you want a stomach ache?" Robin joked and Starfire quickly threw away the bag and sighed.
"Do you think it's time to meet our friends?" Starfire asked hopefully.
"I think so. Come on. The Tunnel of Love should be that way." Both of them started to walk towards the large structure at the end of the dock. They saw Raven waving at them. She seemed content about something. Behind her were Beast Boy and Terra sitting down holding their stomachs. Walking towards them were Cyborg and Natalie both eating some hotdogs.
"So you guys have fun?" Robin asked when they joined up.
"Oh yes. We had the time of our lives. Isn't that right you two?" Raven asked Beast Boy and Terra who just moaned.
"We were ok." Cyborg winked at Robin who smirked.
"Well, why don't we keep our pairings and try to get on this ride?" Cyborg cheered and ran over to the dock.
"Star? Why don't we go on first." Robin reached for and took Starfire's hand. He helped her into one of the boats and signaled the conductor to get it moving. The wooden boat was being pulled by a chain underwater and it led them into a dark tunnel.
"Robin? Is this supposed to be a frightening experience?" Starfire asked while moving closer to Robin.
"I hope not." Robin sighed.
The tunnel soon brightened up and had beautiful scenes of clear blue skies and meadow on the small shore.
"If any music is added, it'll remind of the time my dad took me to Disney World." Robin joked.
"What is Disney World?" Starfire asked curiously.
"It's a place kind of like this but bigger. I'll explain it to you later." Robin saw Starfire nod and lean back.
A couple minutes passed before Robin remembered this was a five-minute ride. His hands became sweaty again as he looked at Starfire's face. It was constantly turning to look around the tunnel. "Um Starfire. I've been meaning to tell you something for a really, really long time." Robin looked down and took her hand. She looked at him with shine in her eyes. "I don't know how to say this or if you'll understand this the first time around but, I just got to say that, well, after all we've been through I guess I've,......... What was that!" Robin was interrupted by a splash from behind them. Not too far behind was Cyborg and Natalie. From what could see, Cyborg's camera was in the water and a bag of popcorn was on Cyborg's head and Natalie was smiling smugly.
When they both turned back they saw the light at the end of the tunnel which meant the end of the ride. Both felt disappointed when they got off. Robin was about to give up with what just happened until he saw the equally disappointment in Starfire's face.
"Come on Star. Let's go have some real fun." Robin held out his hand and smiled at her. Starfire smiled back and took his hand. They walked off to the where the stage was. A band was playing and many couples were dancing. To them this looked familiar. A bit how the dance party looked like a month ago. They walked onto the dance floor and looked at each other. A slow song came on. They looked at each other deeply until Robin spoke. "May I have this dance?" "You will teach me again will you not?" Starfire asked meekly. "You know it." Robin took her hand and they started to waltz slowly. Soon Starfire let her head lean on Robin's shoulder. He could not help but blush at this action but just continued to lead.
Soon they forgot that others were there and continued to dance as if there was no tomorrow. Robin held onto her and didn't feel like ever letting go. Starfire felt warmth and protection in his arms. Something she had never felt before. Nothing could ruin this, nothing.
At the entrance their teammates were smiling at them. "You know Cy, you almost blew it back there." Natalie muttered.
"Yea well, I could've gotten away with it if you hadn't thrown popcorn at me! Now my camera's ruined." Cyborg snapped back.
"Will you two shut up! I want to watch this." Raven said ominously as she took her hood off and shook her head.
Back on the dance floor the pair began to tire from the dancing. "Robin? Is it alright if we stop for a while." Starfire whispered quietly. "Sure." Robin stopped leading and Starfire looked up at him.
"Follow me, I want to show you something." Robin said before he led her out of the crowd and onto the edge of the pear. He leaned on the railing and Starfire tried to see what he was looking at but all she could see was the sky.
"Star? Do you believe in fate?" Robin abruptly asked.
"Sometimes, why do you ask?" She questioned him as he continued to look at the sky.
"Do you know that the day, the hour, and maybe the second before I met you I wouldn't have ever known this would happen." Robin smiled and stopped gazing at the stars to look at Starfire.
"What would happen?" Starfire asked with a puzzled look. Robin slowly took her hand and took a deep breath. This was the moment he thought. The moment when he would have to look at her eyes and tell her everything. He took a minute to look at her. To him she was the most beautiful thing in the universe. Starfire in return could not take her eyes off him. Even with a mask on he looked handsome. Again she was so close that she could see the two shadows of his eyes through the white cloth. Robin took a deep breath once again and held her hands even tighter.
"Starfire, there wouldn't have been anyway to know that I wouldn't have fallen deeply in love with such a wonderful person like you. I love you." Robin exhaled and waited. It seemed like an eternity. Starfire smiled and felt her heart pound faster than before.
"Robin, in both planetary ways I find that I, I love you as well." Starfire saw Robin's face ease up. Starfire then wrapped her arms around him and hugged him tightly. Robin held her gently and ran his fingers through her hair. ""Let's make a new promise." Robin started to say. Starfire looked up at him and she now showed that she had few tears appearing. "As long as we love each other we'll never forget this moment. Never shall we feel afraid in the dark. Never shall we feel lonely when we're apart. Never shall we let someone else ruin what special things we have. Promise?" Robin asked Starfire and used his hands to dry her tears. "Promise." Starfire turned to look at the sky and leaned on the side of his shoulder. Robin continued to rap his arm around her.
"There is so many questions and so many thoughts to be shared. I am just content in hearing those words from you finally." Starfire sang.
"What do mean by finally?" Robin raised a bit of suspicion.
"I have been waiting for you to tell me those words yourself even though I had already found out myself accidentally." Starfire put an arm behind her head and blushed.
"Aw man. I was trying to surprise you like they always do in the movies." Robin blushed and felt embarrassed.
"It does not matter. I love you just the same." Starfire let herself rest in Robin's arms.
"Well maybe this might surprise you." Robin pointed to the sky. Starfire looked up to see strings of shine end with large explosions.
"Fireworks!" Starfire gazed at them. They took place in many forms and Starfire was entranced by all of them. They all reminded her of the time when she first felt that feeling for Robin. It brought warmth to her heart.
"Wonder if I could surprise you even more." Robin looked at Starfire and Starfire looked at Robin. Their faces were closing in and they made contact. Starfire closed her eyes and wrapped her arms around Robin's neck. Robin just let his arms hold Starfire tight. They heard and felt a flash but ignored it.
Hours later they were walking together back on the beach laughing. They were holding hands. Starfire stopped to bend down and write something on the sand. Robin looked to see what she was writing. 'I Love Robin.' Surrounded with the outline of a heart. Starfire smiled at him. "I bet I can top that. Maybe next year they'll let me make an 'I Love Starfire' firework or something." Robin laughed and helped Starfire up.
"I can't believe how open we are right now. It's as if we knew how felt about each other for years." Robin wondered as he walked back to the tower.
"Maybe we should go home now? Our friends might be worried about our well- being." Starfire said with much tiredness showing.
"Why do I get the feeling they're probably partying." Robin said with much exasperation when he saw all the lights on in the tower.
The two walked back to the tower with smiles on their faces. There was just no more doubt.
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Starfire awoke the next morning with much excitement. Last night she had gotten home late and had gone straight to bed. Today she wanted to express her joy with some action but wasn't quite sure.
She got out of bed and went down to the kitchen. There were pieces of popcorn on the floor everywhere. She poured herself a glass of milk and heard a metallic noise come from the garage. She went into the hallway and went down the stairs. She opened the doors to see Robin working on his R- Cycle. He turned and smiled at her.
"What are you doing up this early? It's almost 7:00 A.M." Robin walked over to her.
"I was too anxious to sleep any further. Why are you occupied at this time as well?" Starfire asked as she folded her hands behind her back.
"I just couldn't sleep either so I just found something to do. Hey I'm almost finished you wanna go for a ride?" Robin took out his helmet from the closet and picked up his keys from the counter.
"I recall that you only possess one safety helmet." Starfire said with much disappointment.
"Well with these kind of things you have to have trust in the driver. So do you trust me?" Robin asked as he sat on the seat.
"Of course I do." Starfire gave in to her efforts and sat behind Robin and put her arms around his waist.
"Hold on tight here we go." Robin used a button to open the garage door. He turned his keys and revved up the R-Cycle. They started to move and then sped out of the garage. As they headed down the hill, the ocean water was looming closer and closer.
"Um, Robin, are we going to the city? Because if we are, then how shall we get across the water?" Starfire just saw Robin grin.
"One of the newest features Natalie helped me install. The hover wheel." Robin pressed a button on the dashboard and a blue light started to come out of the bottom of the wheels. Just as they reached the water's edge, they started to hover above the water.
"This is spectacular! We are riding on water!" Starfire called out as they rode over the blue sea towards the outline of the city.
"It's cool isn't it? We're almost there." Robin continued to drive until they reached the shore and the regular wheels took over.
"So where do you want to go?" Robin yelled with all the noise of his engine.
"I am quite hungry. Do you think we could stop and get some of the 'take- out'?" Starfire asked and having relief that the growling of her stomach could not be heard because of the vehicle.
"Sure why not." Robin turned swiftly around a corner and stopped by a small restaurant. He got off and took off his helmet. He helped Starfire off and went to look for a table outside.
"Here's a nice table. Have a seat and I'll go get you a drink." Robin ran off inside. Starfire sat down on the plastic chair and sat underneath the umbrella.
She soon saw Robin come back running with two cups. "Hey! They had mustard! Your favorite I believe." Robin came back and sat down. He handed Starfire her cup and smiled. Starfire took it and was about to drink it.
"Starfire get down!" Robin yelled before he jumped and knocked Starfire on the other side of the table. Starfire just saw Robin take her in his arms and wrap his cape around them and what she could hear was gunshots.
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Well that was it. Hope you enjoyed this chapter. I think that was the first cliffhanger in this story. Anyway I think I didn't put enough work into the character interactions so tell me what I should've done and I'll adjust the chapter later on. Please review and I promise to update real soon.
-Story dedicated to T.D.
Disclaimer: I do not own the Teen Titans.
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Starfire continued to watch the ceiling of her room. Every once in awhile she sighed heavily or twisted around in position. She grasped a corner of one of her pillows and pulled the cushion over her head. She felt rather bored after what just happened. She remembered the scene on the rooftop she had experienced with Robin. New strong feelings were coming, stronger than what she had been feeling before.
So far with her little talks with Raven about the "thing" she was feeling, Raven had just said it was a "crush" whatever that was. Raven had somehow meant it was just liking someone else specially but she thought differently now. Back on Tammaran, "crushes" didn't exist. It was either you hated someone, liked someone, or loved someone. Yet love was a very strong word as well as hate. Love between two people was very special and could only be acquired with much care for one another. Love would've been the only thing that would've arranged marriages but she had proved different.
Deep in her heart she knew she had special feelings for Robin but she just didn't know how much. She knew she liked him, a whole lot in fact but was it love as in her kind of definition. There was many times in which she had considered it. She had just considered it a couple minutes ago. She hugged her knees and lowered her head. Love could also be acquired by a strong bond and trust, which she knew she had. Yet, was it enough?
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"I......... Am.........An.........Idiot!" Robin banged his head on the wall in his room while muttering these words. He had done this for minutes now and was starting to form a crack in the wall before he stopped.
"Why can't I act cool and smooth? I've done it before in front of her but why start losing it now?" Robin wondered as he rubbed his forehead that was crimson red.
"The good thing is that it only lasted a bit into the conversation. But if I keep it up then she'll know the truth before I even tell her myself." Robin grumbled.
"Thinking of it, when was that festival going to take place?" Robin pondered as he walked over to his calendar. He spotted a familiar newspaper clipping he had pinned on the calendar.
"Let's see. Oh SHOOT! It's today!" Robin was freaking out and ran over to his desk. He threw papers off it and showed as if he was looking for something.
"Damn! Where did I put that thing? Found it!" He picked up a notebook that was filled with scribbles and notes. He looked through it and his palms were getting sweaty.
"Oh great. I haven't chosen a saying. How the heck am I going to tell her without looking stupid? Oh well, I'll just have to improvise." Robin headed to his door and dropped the little notebook into the small trash bin by his door and then left.
He headed down the hallway and felt stiff. He felt itchy with all the sweat collecting in his spandex gloves. He stopped and leaned on the wall. He was starting to pull off his gloves when he heard someone coming. It was Beast Boy. He looked at Beast Boy strangely as he noticed the big red "L" on his forehead. "Beast Boy? What in the world are you wearing on your forehead?"
"Nice to see you too Ro! Guess what? I'm love struck!" Beast Boy said in a perky tone and skipped on his way. Robin just lifted an eyebrow and watched Terra appear after Beast Boy.
"Doesn't he say the funniest things?" Terra giggled as she skipped after Beast Boy.
Robin just stared at the two until they disappeared around the corner. He then remembered what he was doing and completely pulled off his gloves. His hands were soaked and there was a collection of drops inside his gloves. He rubbed the sweat off with his cape and then snapped his gloves back on. He sighed and started to head towards his prior destination, Cyborg's room. When he reached the door, he hesitated at first but then knocked briefly and waited for the reply. The door opened swiftly and showed a glum face. "Sorry kids, but Cy ain't in no mood to entertain today. Try later." Cyborg was closing the door but Robin stopped it half way. "Cy? What's wrong? Look I need some advice right now and it looks as if you need some too. Let me in." Robin saw Cyborg move out of the way and he entered quietly.
"So what you need?" Cyborg asked.
"You do know that the Love Festival takes place today don't you." Robin smiled slyly. He saw that Cyborg's expression changed abruptly and changed into a wide grin.
"Oh come on dawg! You know I've been waiting for this for a month! Tell me, what you going to say?" Cyborg sat down on a couch and motioned Robin to sit.
"That's the problem. I don't have anything to say. I thought I'd just improvise or something. It always works in the movies so I thought I'd give it a try." Robin saw Cyborg start to laugh. "Hey! What's so funny?" Robin pouted and Cyborg slapped his back and almost made it crack.
"You're basing this on luck?" Cyborg asked hysterically.
"No, well yea, only a little bit. What's wrong with that? I'm considered a very lucky guy." Robin crossed his arms and ignored Cyborg's snickers.
"Yea a guy that has fallen in sewers, been covered in sludge, turned into a puppet, and is stalked by a creepy man that's looking for an apprentice on a regular basis is considered lucky. Plus there's a ton other stuff I've let out too." Cyborg said sarcastically.
"Stop exaggerating! I've been blessed with many lucky things too!" Robin protested.
"Oh really? Like what?" Cyborg raised an eyebrow.
"I...........I don't know, well this might sound tacky, but I was blessed with Starfire I guess." Robin said with uncertainty and a lot of blushing.
"With sayings like that I guess you'll be ok tonight." Cyborg smiled.
"Thanks, but tell me why you were looking so bummed when I showed up on your doorstep." Robin made Cyborg sweat drop.
"Oh nothing, just had another fight with Natalie, that's all." Cyborg said as if fighting was a customary thing.
"You know, you should really try to get along. I mean I don't know how much more stress your friendship can take. You need to decide what's really important to you. Winning your little brawls or having your friendship." Robin lectured with his arms crossed.
"I'll take your word for it then. But right now we got a bigger problem with BB. I mean the guy has two girls after him and doesn't know it." Cyborg chuckled.
"Yea. Maybe Beast Boy is being loved much more than he needs to be for his own good." Robin and Cyborg laughed at their jokes and continued to talk with each other in a way they hadn't in a long time.
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"Well I'm finally finished." Raven set down the last dish she had washed for the second time. Since she had to wash every thing two times her hands were red from the all the scrubbing. She sighed and looked out the window of the living room. It was bright out and there was something happening down on the pier. 'Probably that Love Festival Robin was talking about a month ago. It seemed such a good idea back then. I was actually on a talking basis with Beast Boy and we were getting along too. Yet what good does it do me now. It's just another chance for him and 'HER' to get closer. I stand no chance now.' She concluded her thoughts and let herself drop on the couch in the living room. 'I'm just going to hope everyone forgot about it by now.' The speakers in the corner of the room started to hum. "Titans! It's me Robin reminding you that we're going to go to the Festival later on tonight." The message ended and Raven sighed heavily once again. "Way to go."
She heard laughter coming from the doorway and there was Beast Boy and Terra on their knees rolling on the ground in fits of laughter.
"Did you see Star's face when I just popped up all of a sudden?" Beast Boy had burn marks on his face and in his hair.
"Yea! Looks like you gave her a big fright." Terra was pointing at Beast Boy's hair that was smoking.
Raven rolled her eyes and slid onto the other side of the couch until she has totally hidden from view. She couldn't bear to watch this and she didn't know why. Why couldn't she just live with the fact that Beast Boy didn't like her anymore and liked Terra now? Why couldn't she just surrender to her feelings? She had liked Beast Boy but she found out too late.
The laughing couple left and Raven went back to her sitting position. She might as well admit that he's gone and there's no more reason to feel this way anymore. Maybe this is why she refuses to feel love? That way she won't feel heartbroken. She put on a firm face. She had taken her first steps and had fallen in love. She might be down but not out. 'All this time I thought I couldn't bear to feel anything. Now, for the first time I feel love. I might be able to do 'love' but I don't do 'defeat'.' Raven thought to herself and felt strong. She then said three words that she took to heart. "No white flag."
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. "Titans! It's me Robin reminding you that we're going to go to the Festival later on tonight." Starfire heard Robin's voice boom through the hallways. She smiled at hearing this news. She grabbed the photograph on her bedside table and held it against her heart. She took a deep breath and closed her eyes. She recalled that this was the Love Festival. It reminded her of her former thoughts. 'Maybe tonight I will find out what I've been waiting for.' Starfire thought happily. She began to open her eyes slowly and saw the shadow of two large eyes staring at hers. Before she knew it, her eyes her turning solid green and starbolts were forming. "AAAH!" Beast Boy was running around with his hair on fire.
Terra ran in and started to pat Beast Boy's head until all the flames were extinguished. "Beast Boy! Are you alright!" Starfire flew over to Beast Boy and patted his head and watched as some burnt hair fell out.
"Augh! My hair!" Beast Boy started to cry as he held some black/green hair in his hands.
"Please forgive me! I did not purposely try to engulf your hair on fire!" Starfire's eyes were wide and she was trying to help Beast Boy stand up. Beast Boy's legs were wobbly and he kept running his fingers through his hair. "Maybe I should go now." Beast Boy said quietly and strutted out of the room. Terra followed him out. They were standing in Starfire's doorway when Beast Boy burst out laughing.
"This is so funny! I mean just a month ago my hair was covered in Robin's Red X goo and I had to have it trimmed. I mean fate always has a way to say 'Hey BB! Go get a haircut!' I guess my hair is cursed!" Beast Boy held his stomach as he continued to laugh. Terra began to laugh as well but Starfire just looked annoyed.
"I see that you are distressed no longer. I will see you two later when it is time to depart for the Festival then." Starfire muttered and shut her door. She heard the other two run down the hallway in fits of laughter. She turned to look at her room that has bits of burnt green hair on the floor. She sighed and she walked over to her mirror and drawers. She opened one her drawers and took out a small orange box with her name encrusted in it. She opened it and a light shone in her face. She smiled and closed it. She gently returned it to the drawer and looked at herself in the mirror. "Maybe it is time."
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Robin walked into Cyborg's room again after returning from the nearest speakerphone in the tower. "I told everyone about the festival already. Do you think somebody might no want to go?" Robin asked Cyborg who was busy looking for something in his bookshelf. "I don't think anyone would want to miss this event. I know I don't!" Cyborg pulled out a camera and showed a mischievous looking grin
"Cy? You know you're just going to ruin everything with your little plans don't you?" Robin said in an exasperated way.
"Oh I'm not going to do anything. I'm just gonna be a spectator this time." Cyborg took out a cloth and started to wipe his camera's lenses.
"So you're saying you're not going to fix yourself up with somebody?" Robin slipped out casually.
"What you mean by that?" Cyborg asked suspiciously.
"Oh come on. You know you like Natalie so just admit. You two are just like Raven and Beast Boy, the more you fight, the more you show others how much you like each other." Robin made Cyborg blush with these words.
"Now first of all, you can't compare us to BB and Rae because it doesn't even seem as they're ever gonna get together now. Second, Natalie hates me right now and she probably thinks I'm the official Jerk of the Year." Cyborg joked.
"No she doesn't. Just wait until tonight and you'll see what happens." Robin advised smoothly and Cyborg just smiled.
"Whatever Robin. Hey, you wanna help me make some popcorn for tonight? I have a big feeling I'm gonna need lots of bags for that extended tunnel of love." Cyborg cracked before leaving his room with Robin. Robin followed his friend into the living room and before he followed him into the kitchen, he took a second to look at the afternoon sky outside the window where all the things were being set up. After a couple of hours, that sky would turn dark blue and purple, and Robin would have to do one of the hardest things he could ever think of. The one thing that didn't keep him from getting a nervous breakdown, was the fact that he was ready.
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"Oh my! I think I'm two bags short. This will never do." Cyborg whined as he walked with his friends towards the pier.
"Would you shut up already! We're not going to spy on the couples, we're going to have fun." Natalie snapped back at Cyborg and crossed her arms.
"Yea. Natalie's right. We're here to have fun so cut it out!" Robin yelled at Cyborg who was beginning to adjust his camera on him and Starfire who was right next to him.
"You don't understand Robin, it's cool. See I'm going to label this photo 'Before' and later I'm going to take a picture of you two making out and label that one 'After'." The camera flashed in Robin's eyes.
"If you don't stop that now, I swear that when we get back to the tower, I will make your life a living hell." Robin hissed. Cyborg quickly put away his camera and started to whistle in the opposite direction.
"So what ride do you wanna go on first Terra?" Beast Boy asked Terra anxiously.
"I don't know, why don't we wait until we actually get to see them." Terra made Beast Boy blush and began to run ahead and Beast Boy soon followed.
"They look like little children." Raven muttered.
"Yea, and one of them looks mighty cute to you doesn't he?" Cyborg whispered to Raven.
"I heard what Robin said to you a minute ago and I agree with him. The only thing I want you to remember is would you really want me, Raven, to make your life a living hell?" Raven threatened.
"No it's cool." Cyborg backed away from her and sweat dropped.
They continued to walk onto the pier and were amazed with what they saw. "Damn." Was the only thing Robin could say. There was bright lanterns hung on ropes that ran throughout the pier. There were stands and near the water's edge were huge rides. On the opposite side near the beach there was a stage and a dance floor. "This looks like a scene from a fairy tale." Raven complained.
"Well why don't we split up into partners. That why it'll be easier to get around." Robin said with much encouragement and winked at Cyborg.
"Yea, me and Natalie will head towards the stands, you and Star can head towards the middle, and Beast Boy can head toward the rides with Terra and Raven. Then we'll all meet up at the Tunnel of Love." Cyborg replied to Robin's wink. Everyone except Raven nodded and started to separate.
"Go get them Tiger." Cyborg quickly whispered to Beast Boy who smirked and took out a cap that read, 'Wanted by many.'"
"So what do you want to do first?" Robin asked Starfire who was looking around with much interest.
"Do you think they have cotton candies in one of these food stands?" She asked brightly.
"Most likely, yea." Robin saw Starfire grab his hand and start to run off to the nearest stand.
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"I know! Let's go to the Heart Breaker Roller Coaster!" Beast Boy pointed to a huge roller coaster up ahead.
"You're joking." Raven said melancholy.
"Come on Raven it might be fun!" Terra smiled.
"I don't do fun." Raven grumbled and crossed her arms.
Somehow, someway, they managed to get Raven to sit on that seat with a very annoyed look on her face.
"This should be fast." Beast Boy was shaking in his seat.
"Oh I'll give you fast alright." Raven muttered ominously.
The ride began nice and easy. While Beast Boy and Terra were having the time of their lives, Raven began chanting.
"Azarath, Metreon, Zinthos!" Raven felt the cart speed up and Beast Boy and Terra were yelling their heads off. Raven could not help but smile at and watch the two teens in front of her shake in their seats and start screaming. "Somebody slow this thing down now!" Beast Boy yelled when they were going up a bump. The cart started to slow down and in front of them they could see three giant loops. "Oh great." Beast Boy cried silently while the cart picked up speed again and charged at the loops. The ride ended and Raven got off calmly. "Wow, that was fun." Raven walked off while Beast Boy and Terra crawled off their seats and held their stomachs. " I think I'm gonna be sick." Beast Boy gurgled before he ran off.
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Cyborg was busy throwing darts at a target while Natalie just watched with much anguish in her face.
"Booyah! Another free game won." Cyborg danced around with much glee.
"Yea whatever." Natalie grumbled.
"Here, I already have five of them so you can have this one." Cyborg handed Natalie a giant stuffed bear.
"Um thanks." Natalie said suspiciously.
"Look I'm sorry about how I acted like a jerk for the past few years to you but I don't want it to be the reason for us to lose a great friendship we have ok. So are we cool?" Cyborg surprised Natalie a bit but she just smiled and placed her hands on her hips.
"Yea. We cool. I guess there is some Vic still left in there after Metal Man took over." Natalie laughed and punched Cyborg on the shoulder.
"You know what? Let's go get some hot dogs cuz I'm famished!" Cyborg chuckled and started to walk towards the food stands.
"I'm down with that!" Natalie followed him afterwards.
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"Um Star? Maybe you should know that eating five bags of cotton candy isn't too good for you?" Robin asked a bit timidly after seeing Starfire eat another bit of candy.
"Are you positive it is unhealthy?" Starfire asked with a clueless look on her face.
"Unless you want a stomach ache?" Robin joked and Starfire quickly threw away the bag and sighed.
"Do you think it's time to meet our friends?" Starfire asked hopefully.
"I think so. Come on. The Tunnel of Love should be that way." Both of them started to walk towards the large structure at the end of the dock. They saw Raven waving at them. She seemed content about something. Behind her were Beast Boy and Terra sitting down holding their stomachs. Walking towards them were Cyborg and Natalie both eating some hotdogs.
"So you guys have fun?" Robin asked when they joined up.
"Oh yes. We had the time of our lives. Isn't that right you two?" Raven asked Beast Boy and Terra who just moaned.
"We were ok." Cyborg winked at Robin who smirked.
"Well, why don't we keep our pairings and try to get on this ride?" Cyborg cheered and ran over to the dock.
"Star? Why don't we go on first." Robin reached for and took Starfire's hand. He helped her into one of the boats and signaled the conductor to get it moving. The wooden boat was being pulled by a chain underwater and it led them into a dark tunnel.
"Robin? Is this supposed to be a frightening experience?" Starfire asked while moving closer to Robin.
"I hope not." Robin sighed.
The tunnel soon brightened up and had beautiful scenes of clear blue skies and meadow on the small shore.
"If any music is added, it'll remind of the time my dad took me to Disney World." Robin joked.
"What is Disney World?" Starfire asked curiously.
"It's a place kind of like this but bigger. I'll explain it to you later." Robin saw Starfire nod and lean back.
A couple minutes passed before Robin remembered this was a five-minute ride. His hands became sweaty again as he looked at Starfire's face. It was constantly turning to look around the tunnel. "Um Starfire. I've been meaning to tell you something for a really, really long time." Robin looked down and took her hand. She looked at him with shine in her eyes. "I don't know how to say this or if you'll understand this the first time around but, I just got to say that, well, after all we've been through I guess I've,......... What was that!" Robin was interrupted by a splash from behind them. Not too far behind was Cyborg and Natalie. From what could see, Cyborg's camera was in the water and a bag of popcorn was on Cyborg's head and Natalie was smiling smugly.
When they both turned back they saw the light at the end of the tunnel which meant the end of the ride. Both felt disappointed when they got off. Robin was about to give up with what just happened until he saw the equally disappointment in Starfire's face.
"Come on Star. Let's go have some real fun." Robin held out his hand and smiled at her. Starfire smiled back and took his hand. They walked off to the where the stage was. A band was playing and many couples were dancing. To them this looked familiar. A bit how the dance party looked like a month ago. They walked onto the dance floor and looked at each other. A slow song came on. They looked at each other deeply until Robin spoke. "May I have this dance?" "You will teach me again will you not?" Starfire asked meekly. "You know it." Robin took her hand and they started to waltz slowly. Soon Starfire let her head lean on Robin's shoulder. He could not help but blush at this action but just continued to lead.
Soon they forgot that others were there and continued to dance as if there was no tomorrow. Robin held onto her and didn't feel like ever letting go. Starfire felt warmth and protection in his arms. Something she had never felt before. Nothing could ruin this, nothing.
At the entrance their teammates were smiling at them. "You know Cy, you almost blew it back there." Natalie muttered.
"Yea well, I could've gotten away with it if you hadn't thrown popcorn at me! Now my camera's ruined." Cyborg snapped back.
"Will you two shut up! I want to watch this." Raven said ominously as she took her hood off and shook her head.
Back on the dance floor the pair began to tire from the dancing. "Robin? Is it alright if we stop for a while." Starfire whispered quietly. "Sure." Robin stopped leading and Starfire looked up at him.
"Follow me, I want to show you something." Robin said before he led her out of the crowd and onto the edge of the pear. He leaned on the railing and Starfire tried to see what he was looking at but all she could see was the sky.
"Star? Do you believe in fate?" Robin abruptly asked.
"Sometimes, why do you ask?" She questioned him as he continued to look at the sky.
"Do you know that the day, the hour, and maybe the second before I met you I wouldn't have ever known this would happen." Robin smiled and stopped gazing at the stars to look at Starfire.
"What would happen?" Starfire asked with a puzzled look. Robin slowly took her hand and took a deep breath. This was the moment he thought. The moment when he would have to look at her eyes and tell her everything. He took a minute to look at her. To him she was the most beautiful thing in the universe. Starfire in return could not take her eyes off him. Even with a mask on he looked handsome. Again she was so close that she could see the two shadows of his eyes through the white cloth. Robin took a deep breath once again and held her hands even tighter.
"Starfire, there wouldn't have been anyway to know that I wouldn't have fallen deeply in love with such a wonderful person like you. I love you." Robin exhaled and waited. It seemed like an eternity. Starfire smiled and felt her heart pound faster than before.
"Robin, in both planetary ways I find that I, I love you as well." Starfire saw Robin's face ease up. Starfire then wrapped her arms around him and hugged him tightly. Robin held her gently and ran his fingers through her hair. ""Let's make a new promise." Robin started to say. Starfire looked up at him and she now showed that she had few tears appearing. "As long as we love each other we'll never forget this moment. Never shall we feel afraid in the dark. Never shall we feel lonely when we're apart. Never shall we let someone else ruin what special things we have. Promise?" Robin asked Starfire and used his hands to dry her tears. "Promise." Starfire turned to look at the sky and leaned on the side of his shoulder. Robin continued to rap his arm around her.
"There is so many questions and so many thoughts to be shared. I am just content in hearing those words from you finally." Starfire sang.
"What do mean by finally?" Robin raised a bit of suspicion.
"I have been waiting for you to tell me those words yourself even though I had already found out myself accidentally." Starfire put an arm behind her head and blushed.
"Aw man. I was trying to surprise you like they always do in the movies." Robin blushed and felt embarrassed.
"It does not matter. I love you just the same." Starfire let herself rest in Robin's arms.
"Well maybe this might surprise you." Robin pointed to the sky. Starfire looked up to see strings of shine end with large explosions.
"Fireworks!" Starfire gazed at them. They took place in many forms and Starfire was entranced by all of them. They all reminded her of the time when she first felt that feeling for Robin. It brought warmth to her heart.
"Wonder if I could surprise you even more." Robin looked at Starfire and Starfire looked at Robin. Their faces were closing in and they made contact. Starfire closed her eyes and wrapped her arms around Robin's neck. Robin just let his arms hold Starfire tight. They heard and felt a flash but ignored it.
Hours later they were walking together back on the beach laughing. They were holding hands. Starfire stopped to bend down and write something on the sand. Robin looked to see what she was writing. 'I Love Robin.' Surrounded with the outline of a heart. Starfire smiled at him. "I bet I can top that. Maybe next year they'll let me make an 'I Love Starfire' firework or something." Robin laughed and helped Starfire up.
"I can't believe how open we are right now. It's as if we knew how felt about each other for years." Robin wondered as he walked back to the tower.
"Maybe we should go home now? Our friends might be worried about our well- being." Starfire said with much tiredness showing.
"Why do I get the feeling they're probably partying." Robin said with much exasperation when he saw all the lights on in the tower.
The two walked back to the tower with smiles on their faces. There was just no more doubt.
~*~*~*~
Starfire awoke the next morning with much excitement. Last night she had gotten home late and had gone straight to bed. Today she wanted to express her joy with some action but wasn't quite sure.
She got out of bed and went down to the kitchen. There were pieces of popcorn on the floor everywhere. She poured herself a glass of milk and heard a metallic noise come from the garage. She went into the hallway and went down the stairs. She opened the doors to see Robin working on his R- Cycle. He turned and smiled at her.
"What are you doing up this early? It's almost 7:00 A.M." Robin walked over to her.
"I was too anxious to sleep any further. Why are you occupied at this time as well?" Starfire asked as she folded her hands behind her back.
"I just couldn't sleep either so I just found something to do. Hey I'm almost finished you wanna go for a ride?" Robin took out his helmet from the closet and picked up his keys from the counter.
"I recall that you only possess one safety helmet." Starfire said with much disappointment.
"Well with these kind of things you have to have trust in the driver. So do you trust me?" Robin asked as he sat on the seat.
"Of course I do." Starfire gave in to her efforts and sat behind Robin and put her arms around his waist.
"Hold on tight here we go." Robin used a button to open the garage door. He turned his keys and revved up the R-Cycle. They started to move and then sped out of the garage. As they headed down the hill, the ocean water was looming closer and closer.
"Um, Robin, are we going to the city? Because if we are, then how shall we get across the water?" Starfire just saw Robin grin.
"One of the newest features Natalie helped me install. The hover wheel." Robin pressed a button on the dashboard and a blue light started to come out of the bottom of the wheels. Just as they reached the water's edge, they started to hover above the water.
"This is spectacular! We are riding on water!" Starfire called out as they rode over the blue sea towards the outline of the city.
"It's cool isn't it? We're almost there." Robin continued to drive until they reached the shore and the regular wheels took over.
"So where do you want to go?" Robin yelled with all the noise of his engine.
"I am quite hungry. Do you think we could stop and get some of the 'take- out'?" Starfire asked and having relief that the growling of her stomach could not be heard because of the vehicle.
"Sure why not." Robin turned swiftly around a corner and stopped by a small restaurant. He got off and took off his helmet. He helped Starfire off and went to look for a table outside.
"Here's a nice table. Have a seat and I'll go get you a drink." Robin ran off inside. Starfire sat down on the plastic chair and sat underneath the umbrella.
She soon saw Robin come back running with two cups. "Hey! They had mustard! Your favorite I believe." Robin came back and sat down. He handed Starfire her cup and smiled. Starfire took it and was about to drink it.
"Starfire get down!" Robin yelled before he jumped and knocked Starfire on the other side of the table. Starfire just saw Robin take her in his arms and wrap his cape around them and what she could hear was gunshots.
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Well that was it. Hope you enjoyed this chapter. I think that was the first cliffhanger in this story. Anyway I think I didn't put enough work into the character interactions so tell me what I should've done and I'll adjust the chapter later on. Please review and I promise to update real soon.
-Story dedicated to T.D.