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Chapter 3

Friendship

A couple of hours had passed before the three fallen Titans were able to regain consciousness. Cyborg and Raven had taken each one of them to their respective rooms and were now waiting for them to wake up. Cyborg was playing video games and Raven was reading a book. Even though Raven did not want to accept it she was worried about her friends. Every 5 seconds she looked at the living room's entrance, hoping any of them would come in fully awake and unharmed. Raven though that Cyborg had not noticed her staring at the door but he did.

-'I know she's worried, even if she says she ain't'-Cyborg thought

BB opened his eyes and stared at the ceiling. He rubbed his head and turn around to see where he was. He saw the piles of dirty clothes, then he saw the wastebasket with more trash that it can handle. He looked at the other side of the room and saw empty packages of fast food and pizza boxes that had weeks, maybe months there. Finally, he inhaled deeply and smelled the stinky combination of old, dirty clothes with rotten food.

-"I'm home! But, How did I get here?"-BB asked

BB started to recall what had happened and remembered the robbery, the HIVE and the last attack from Gizmo. He got up from bed and went to the door while jumping over clothes and empty glasses that were on the floor.

-"I need food!"-BB said and walked to the kitchen.

Robin woke up and stretched himself, blinked a few times and yawned. He threw his blanket to the side an got on his feet. As soon as he put his feet on the floor he felt something weird. Then he realized that he could feel the cold floor. He looked down and made a questioning face.

-"Where are my shoes?"-Robin asked

He turned around and looked at his room. He looked at all the paperwork that was on his desk, then he looked at the chair and found his shoes.

-"I don't take my shoes off. How did they get there?"-Robin said

He walked to where his shoes were and put them on. He turned to the desk and saw Slade's devices and pictures that had descriptions of the members of the HIVE.

-"THE HIVE!"-Robin yelled

In that instant he remembered what had happened. In fast flashbacks he recalled what had happened, since he was playing cards with Starfire until he defeated Cinderblock.

-"Cinderblock…I wanted to defeat him to save…STARFIRE!"-Robin said

He rapidly got up and ran to Starfire's room. She was not there. He looked around her room and then realized he had gone inside Starfire's room without permission abusing his power to override the password to open the door. But he did not care, he needed to know if she was ok, if he had been able to save her.

-"Where is she?"-Robin asked.

Robin started walking around the rooms, the evidence room, the gym, even the roof. She was not there. Then he finally decided to check the bathroom. He knocked the door once and nobody answered. He knocked again and still he heard no answer. He walked in a saw an empty bathroom. He was getting more worried every second.

-"Where could she be? Is she hurt?"-Robin mumbled

-"Robin?"-A voice said

As soon as he heard that calm voice his worries started to disappear. He recognized that calm and lovely voice. That voice that always made him feel better no matter what was wrong. It was Starfire's voice.

-"Star, are you ok?…I was…worried…"-Robin asked

-"I am undamaged, friend Robin. Are you ok? I went to your room and did not find you. I was…worried, too"-Starfire said

-"I think we should go and let the other Titans know that we are ok"-Robin said

-"I agree. Let us get going"-Starfire said

While on their way to the living room, they found BB finishing his "light" snack. They asked him if he was unharmed and he said that he was fine. Then the three of them walked to the living room to talk to Cyborg and Raven to find out what had happened after they passed out.

-'I can't believe I let Starfire down'-Robin was thinking on his way to the main room.

When they got there Cyborg got up from the couch and Raven looked at them with a quick glance.

-'They are fine'-Raven thought while sighing and relieving herself from the worry

-"Ya'll got me worried! Are ya ok?"-Cyborg asked

-"We are unharmed"-Starfire answered

-"What happened to the robbers?"-Robin asked

-"Police got'em. Everything's cool"-Cyborg answered

-"OK…Who wants tofu?"-BB asked

-"Did not you just eat?"-Starfire asked

-"I don't feel like eating. I am going out"-Robin said

-"Robin, May I be able to join you in your journey?"-Starfire asked

-"No, Star. I want to be alone"-Robin said trying to sound not to hurt about leaving her behind but he felt bad after what had happened.

-"I understand"-Starfire said, also trying to not sound hurt by his decision

-"Later!"-Robin said and left the Tower

The rest of the Titans stared at each other and started doing their own thing. Cyborg and BB were arguing about who got to cook dinner and Raven was reading her book. Starfire decided to go to her room and try to figure out why Robin did not want her to go with him. They were always together and she enjoyed his company. There must be something going on, and it must be bad. Starfire got inside her room and threw herself on the bed. She was thinking about reasons that may had made Robin leave without her. Maybe she had done something inappropriate, but she could not remember anything that may had bother Robin. Nothing at all. He had even shown concerned about her well-being just moments ago. What had happened? Starfire was thinking about Robin and the early fight they had at the robbery. Maybe he was mad because she had not been able to defend herself and got disappointed about her. She never imagined that Robin's attitude was a response to an entire different feeling. The feeling of not had been able to protect her on time. Suddenly, her window opened and somebody came in.

-"Who is there?"-Starfire asked, with a little bit of fear in her voice

The figure did not answer and Starfire got into fighting mode.

-"I do not wish to fight you. Please show yourself"-Starfire said

The figure came out of the shadows and Starfire gasped as she saw whom the person was. It was Robin.

-"Calm down, Star. It's just me. Sorry if I scared you"-Robin said

-"Friend! I apologize for almost attacking you. But, what were you doing outside my window?"-Starfire asked.

-"I was on my way to leave the Tower and I regretted the way I talked to you before I left. And I also regretted not taking you with me"-Robin said, grinning.

Starfire blushed a little and Robin scratched his cheek.

-"Robin, Did I do something to offend you? Is that why you did not wish my companionship?"-Starfire asked

-"No, Star. You didn't do anything wrong. I'm sorry for making your feel this way"-Robin answered

-"There is no need to apologize. Is there anything I can do for you, Robin?"-Starfire asked

-"Well…yes, there is something you could do for me. Can you…Would you…I don't want to walk around alone"-Robin finally said

-"I will join you, Robin. Where is where you wish to go to?"-Starfire asked

-"I don't have a place to go exactly. Care if we just walk around in the city?…I need to get out of here for a while"-Robin said

-"As you wish. Let us get going"-Starfire said

Starfire grabbed Robin by his waist and got out of her room using the window Robin had used to get in and left the Tower flying. When they got downtown they were watching other people and Starfire, as always, was asking questions about the behavior of humans and Robin was, as always, answering them in a way she could understand. Some fans got near them and asked for autographs, most of them were girls. Robin saw Starfire's face of jealousy when all the girls surrounded him and Robin grinned a little. However, Starfire enjoyed her turn to see Robin get upset when some guys asked her for an autograph and one even asked her to marry him. They walked with no destination until Robin stopped and saw where they had arrived: the park. Robin took Starfire's hand and took her to the swings. Starfire had never used the swings so he decided he would show her how fun they were. She was doubtful at first but when Robin assured her he would not let her fall and put his hands on top of hers that were holding the chains of the swings she calmed down. She closed her eyes and Robin pushed her slowly and then a little bit faster without letting her hands go.

-"This is so much fun!"-Starfire said

-"Told you! And you can get even higher up but that is when you are a professional"-Robin kidded.

Starfire laughed at his comment and Robin stopped pushing her. He sat on the swing next to her and began looking at the stars.

-"Starfire, when was the last time we had time to talk, alone, about something else besides Titans' stuff?"-Robin asked

-"I do not remember, Robin. Many things have happened, one after the other. Free time is a privilege we had not been able to enjoy"-Starfire answered

-"Well, how 'bout we talk about other stuff besides "work". Like, I don't know, US?"-Robin asked blushing

-"Friend Robin, What exactly do you wish to talk about us? Is there a concern you may have regarding our friendship?"-Starfire asked

Robin did not said anything for a minute.

-'Friendship! That's the problem!'-Robin thought

He stared at Starfire, who stared back with a smile on her face. He loved her smile. She did not deserved to suffer as she had suffered before. He cared about her too much. Finally he spoke.

-"Star, I am afraid of loosing your friendship. Would your always be my friend, no matter what?"-Robin asked

-"I believe our friendship has been roughly tested before, and it has triumphed over any obstacle. You do not have to be afraid of my loyalty to you, Robin"-Starfire answered

-"Star, I have…secrets. Things that you don't know about me. Things that may hurt you. I can't let you know right now, but, would you be able to forgive me and still be my friend if you found out something bad about me?"-Robin asked, fearing Starfire's answered

Starfire looked at him and smiled. She grabbed his hand with both of hers.

-"Robin, there is nothing we cannot work out…together. Our friendship is forever"-Starfire answered

-'Forever'-Robin thought.

Robin grabbed Starfire's hand and moved it close to his lips. He smiled at her and then slowly kissed her hand. Starfire blushed.

-"Thank you, Star. Same here"-Robin said

They stayed a couple of minutes holding hands and staring at each other without saying a word or making any movements. They enjoyed their time together. They did not even had to talk. Sometimes silence and glances spoke more than any word they could say.

-"Star, we should go back to the Tower, it's getting late"-Robin said

-"Yes, Robin. I agree"-Starfire said

Starfire grabbed Robin and flew back to the Tower, when they reached the entrance Robin stopped and stopped her too.

-"Star, you should go back to your room through the window and I should go inside by the main entrance, alone"-Robin said

-"You are right. See you inside"-Starfire said and flew to her room

Robin stared at her until she disappeared when she went thru the window. He then looked at the stars and thought about what he had told Starfire.

-"I need to tell her. Not now, though. I need to tell her the truth, when the time comes"-Robin said

Back inside the Tower, the other Titans were asleep. It was late. Starfire felt thirsty and went to the kitchen to get a glass of water, she would have preferred mustard but the other Titans had prohibit her from drinking mustard.

'But it tastes so good'-Starfire thought

Robin came inside the Tower. And saw Starfire in the kitchen.

-"Robin, I thought you were never coming back to the Tower"-Starfire said

-"Sorry to worry you Star, I just needed some fresh air before coming back"-Robin said

Robin took the glass from Starfire's hand and took a sip.

-"I thought your were sneaking in the kitchen to drink mustard…again"-Robin said with a big smile

-"Not anymore"-Starfire replied with the same smile

Robin gave Starfire the glass of water back and started to walk to the hall.

-"Good night, Star"-Robin said

-"Good night, Robin"-Starfire said

Robin went to his room and Starfire finished drinking her water. She went inside her room and thought about what she had talked with Robin.

'What is Robin hiding from me?'-She thought

-"No matter what it is. He will always be my friend"-Starfire whispered

And with this in mind, Starfire closed her eyes and slept. All the other Titans were already asleep too. It had been a hard day but they had managed to get through it. That is why the were the Teen Titans after all, right?…

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NOTE: Sorry if I am taking long to update guys…The story is kind of complicated and I need to make sure of every detail in the chapters. But, believe me, the wait will be worth it!!...Buh Bye!