Disclaimer: I don't own the Titans. Plain and Simple.
Title: Familiar Stranger (yes I did get that from my other fic I'm With You)
Author: Silverflare07
Summary: Starfire's getting frustrated because Robin seems to be pulling away from her. So she goes off to take a break and meets a stranger...a very familiar stranger...
Dedication: To Chibi who was one of the best internet friends I've ever had, and my only internet sister...she's disappeared and I really miss her. If you're reading this Chibi IM me.
Author's notes: This is for Silver Storm Dragon who gave me the idea. Thanks. This'll be bout 4 chapters long
Extra info: In this story Robin's Dick Garrison.
Stuff you need to know:
"Speech "
Thoughts
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Chapter 2: The club's the place to be!
Robin pulled the T-cycle up the driveway of a huge mansion. He had left the other titans a note saying he was taking the weekend off and not to worry. He had gotten on his motorcycle and driven off into the distance.
And so here he was at the Wayne Manor. Home of his mentor/father figure Bruce Wayne aka Batman. He had been in such a rush that he had forgotten to take some normal clothes with him. Good thing he had spare sets here.
He walked up and raised his hand to knock when it swung open and Alfred stood before him.
"Nice to see you Master Dick."
"Hey Alfred is Bruce home?"
Alfred nodded. "I believe he's in the bat cave sir."
"Thanks." Robin walked to the bat cave (yeah... I dunno how they get in). He spotted Bruce typing away at his computer.
"Hello Dick." So Bruce already knew he was here, he had never been able to surprise him before.
"Hey. Listen I just needed to-"
"Get away I know. You're always welcome to stay here but didn't I tell you not to get attached, emotions just get in your way."
Robin flushed. He still couldn't fool him.
"I know but..."
Bruce smiled. "Don't worry about it. You're on your own now, what you do is totally up to you. Now why don't you change into normal cloths and go have fun. A new club for teens just opened up downtown, I bet you'd have fun."
Robin stood up. "Actually that sounds great! Some time as a normal teenager might do me good."
With that he walked up to his room.
Bruce smirked and turned back to his computer. He brought up the camera and watched the club.
"You have no idea how much good Dick, absolutely no idea whatsoever."
Robin looked at himself in the mirror. It had been a long time since he'd worn normal clothing. A very long time.
He was wearing a black and white T-shirt with a white dragon on the chest and baggy jeans. His metal tipped boots and been replaced with white Nike sneakers. There was just one thing left...
His mask.
He hadn't taken it off since he had become a titan. He wasn't entirely sure he was ready to take it off. But he wanted to act normal and normal teenagers didn't exactly walk around in masks.
So taking a deep breath he grabbed the corner of the mask and gently began to peel it off.
Starfire stood in front of the new club in downtown Gotham. She had opted her usual uniform for a pair of low cut flare jeans and a blue shirt with the Chinese symbol for star on it.
She had left her friends a note explaining that she had simply needed to get away for the weekend and that would she would be back Sunday evening. She hoped they wouldn't worry too much.
Well I suppose I should go in...after all I did want to spend the weekend as a normal teenager.
With an affirmative nod she walked up and pushed the door open.
Robin adjusted his dark sunglasses and looked around the club thoroughly bored. He had taken his mask of but hadn't been comfortable with the fact that people could see his eyes so he had grabbed some sunglasses on his way out.
And here he was at this supposed club for teenagers and he wasn't having any fun. Because all he could think about was Starfire and what she was doing, or how much fun it would if she was there.
I wish she were here. Maybe this wouldn't be so boring if I could just see her smile...
As if someone had been answering his prayers he noticed a tall red headed girl walk in.
No way...
He studied her closely and it was her. He wasn't sure how she had gotten here but all that mattered was that she was.
She probably followed me to make sure I was okay. I'll hang out with her for a while then send her home and spend the rest of the weekend trying to clear my head.
Having made up his mind he walked over to her.
"Starfire?"
She spun around and looked fairly surprised.
"Hello. How is it that you know my name? For I do not know yours."
She didn't recognize him? Wow he must have looked more different then he thought. If she didn't know it was him then he didn't have to worry about losing her if he showed her he cared. But that was lying...
Here goes nothing...
He chuckled. "Of course you wouldn't. I just recognized you as one of the Teen Titans. You wouldn't know who I am."
He stuck out his hand for her to shake.
"I'm Dick. Nice to actually meet you."
"I'm Dick. Nice to actually meet you."
Starfire took his hand and shook it.
"Hello Dick."
"Mind if I ask what you're doing all the way out in Gotham?"
She smiled a heart-stopping smile and shook her head.
"Not at all. I was very much in need of a vacation. Things have been very tense between my friend and I and I believe some time away may help me clear my head a bit."
She saw him cringe and her smile became reassuring.
"It is nothing to worry about I assure you. When I return I shall fix everything."
He nodded.
"That's good."
She giggled. "You know you look a bit like him. It is odd."
He does resemble Robin quite a bit...
He laughed. "That's a good thing right?"
She nodded vigorously.
"Oh yes. He is, as the Earth girls would say, very 'hot'."
She noticed his blush. "Well you're very beautiful too. And I'm sure he thinks so too."
It was her turn to blush. "Thank you."
He smiled. "Anything for a friend."
She giggled and he laughed. Suddenly a fast paced song started and Dick held out his hand.
"You wanna dance?"
Starfire looked at the ground shyly. "I am afraid the Earthly way of dancing is not one I understand yet."
He raised an eyebrow. "So you've never danced before?"
Starfire could feel her cheeks heating up again and she wondered how many times this stranger was going to make her blush.
This familiar stranger. For though I am certain we have just meet for the first time tonight I cannot help feeling as if I've meet him somewhere before.
"Well, I have once at a prom, which is not a duel, but the song was much slower then this one."
Robin grinned at the memory.
"I'll teach you."
She looked up at him through innocent eyes. "You will?"
He melted on the spot. He couldn't have said no even if he wanted too.
"I couldn't have said no even if I wanted too."
She blushed again and he grinned. 'Dick' was doing a great job at showing her how much Robin cared.
Except she thinks it's Dick that cares. Not Robin.
He brushed the thought away and lead to the dance floor.
"Just move your body to the beat of the song."
She gave him a confused look. He laughed and she flushed a darker shade of red.
"Here." He placed his hands (she flushed at his touch) on your hips and slowly moved them back at forth going faster until she matched the beat to the music.
He let go and watched as she continued to sway on her own.
"That's it! Good job."
She giggled. "I'm doing okay."
"You're doing awesome. You're a natural."
She laughed. "I do not know about a natural but thank you for your vote of confidence."
He flashed a sexy smile her way and she almost stopped moving.
I have seen that smile before...
"Trust me. You are a natural."
The song ended and she stopped immediately. She stood there looking timid.
She's so beautiful...
"Hey you want something to eat?"
Her face brightened. "That would be wonderful. Does this club have any mustard?"
He couldn't stop the throaty laugh that escaped and he grinned. "I'm not sure but we can check. Come on."
He grabbed her hand and led her to the food counter. The man behind the counter gave them a friendly smile as they stepped up.
"What can I get ya?"
Robin scanned the menu. "Uh...I'll take a burger and fries and...do you have any bottles of mustard?"
The guy raised an eyebrow but said nothing. "Sure do pal. Here it's $5.50."
Robin handed him the money and the two sat down in a booth. Minutes later the guy walked up and set a burger in front of Robin and a bottle of mustard in front of Starfire.
"Here ya go. Enjoy." He walked away and muttered something that sounded like 'cute couple' causing both teens to flush redder then Starfire's hair.
They sat in perfect silence and watched the other teens dance.
Beast Boy would love this club. Maybe I should tell him about it.
She noticed Dick checking his watch from the corner of her eye.
"Wow it's later then I thought."
She cocked her head to the side confused.
"What time is it Dick?"
"It's already 11:00."
Suddenly her energy left her and she felt tired. It must have been late. She had been having so much fun that she hadn't even noticed.
Can I possibly enjoy Dick's company that much!? But...what about Robin...
A large yawn escaped her lips and interrupted her train of thought. She heard Dick laugh.
"Tired?"
She nodded. "Very much so. I have thoroughly enjoyed your company tonight but I believe I should head back and go to sleep."
"Where are you staying?"
"A hotel a few blocks away."
"Cool, I'll walk you there."
"That is not necessary."
He shrugged. "It's no big deal. More then likely I'm going that way too. Most of the hotels are by my house."
She nodded. "Alright then."
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There ya go! There's chapter 2! This one was a little longer then the first.
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