Chapter Two
--- Okay, I'm back. Robin has left the Teen Titans, wanting some time to "find himself". Starfire, unbeknownst to him, has also left the Titans, and is following close behind. Prepare yourself for Chapter number TWO... ;-) ---
"Dammit, where am I even going to go? It's not like I have a mass of wealth, and I can rent out an apartment. I don't want to go back to Bruce (---Bruce Wayne, AKA the Batman? Some of you should know this, right? :-P ---), but it looks as if that's my only option. I'll only ask for shelter, though. I will NOT work with him again; I'm my own man now." Robin thought to himself, as his motorcycle blazed down the road. Starfire was amazed at how fast the bike could move, and she was finding it difficult to keep up. "I hope we don't keep this up much longer; please slow down soon, Robin." Starfire pleaded silently, as she followed close-by. Finally, after about an hour, Robin stopped at a hotel. "I'll crash here for the night, and I'll head to Bruce's place in the morning." He thought to himself, as he looked at the small amount of cash in his wallet. Just as he had his bike parked and was heading through the parking lot, Robin stopped in his tracks.
"Who's there?" He yelled, turning around. He was stunned to see Starfire there, floating above him. "Starfire?!?! What are you doing here?" He asked. "I...I couldn't let you go off alone, Robin. I thought...I might never see you again." She answered quietly, looking almost ashamed. "Do the other Titans know you're gone?" Robin inquired. "Yes, they know. I told them I was leaving the Titans as well. I'm not going back to them, Robin. Not without you." She said, looking a little more confident after her firm response. Even Robin was surprised by her resolve, and how determined she seemed to stay with him. "Fine." Robin said with a sigh. "Come on in with me, we're staying here for the night."
The two young heroes walked into the hotel, and Robin realized what people would think. "Two young adults, staying together in a hotel room? What will the hotel people think? I don't have the money for two rooms, Star, and I know you don't have any...." Robin stated, his words trailing off as a blush blazed across his cheeks. "Don't worry, Robin. I saw something similar to this on the square box, with moving pictures." Starfire replied happily. "Hello, sir! My brother and I would like a room, please? We are tired, and it's late, and we have a busy day ahead of us." Starfire said to the man up front, an incredibly cheerful smile plastered on her face. "Sure, young lady! I recognize you from that superhero group, the...Justice League?" He replied, scratching his head. Just as Starfire was about to correct him, Robin covered her mouth. "Yes, the Justice League." Robin said with a grin. He paid the man, and collected the card-key for his and Starfire's room. "We need to talk about all of this, Star." Robin said as he entered the room, removing his cape. "Yes, Robin, we should talk. We have much to say, I'm sure." Starfire replied, looking slightly nervous.
"A lot has happened lately, Starfire. I wasn't a good leader, even a good teammate. I've only worried about catching Slade, only worried about taking him down. I didn't care about anything else, not even my friend's feelings. I was willing to do anything to take him down, Star. I don't know what was going through my head, making me so focused on him. I left the Titans so I could try and figure things out, try and understand who I am. Why exactly did you follow me?" Robin wondered. "You always try to do everything alone, Robin. Did you ever think that maybe figuring things out by yourself wasn't the best idea? Sometimes, a little help from your friends is good. I care about you, and I don't want you to go through this alone. I want to be here, want to be with you, no matter where it takes us." Starfire replied, a blush creeping across her face. "Starfire?" Robin questioned, looking a little worried. "I couldn't stay with the rest of our friends, Robin; not without you. I...I need you. This strange emotion, deep in the pit of my stomach. I feel it whenever I hear your voice, whenever I see your lopsided smile, whenever we sit down together and watch TV...Whenever I'm near you. I've never felt this for anyone before, Robin? It's just......I love you." She whispered, staring at her purple boots, ashamed that she let out her feelings so suddenly. "He's not replying." She thought to herself. "He doesn't feel the same way."
"She.........She loves me." Robin thought to himself in amazement. For so long, he had hoped that one day, he'd be able to let down his barriers and embrace this girl. He fell in love with her almost immediately after they met; fell in love with her innocence, her sweetness, her sincerity, her kindness, her beauty. Starfire was everything he could have wanted in a girl, and so much more. So many nights, he would dream about her, dream about being with her. But still...She was such a wonderful girl, so different from anyone else. She deserved someone who could give her the world, someone who could be there for her through everything. Robin was still unsure if he could give her his heart, considering he was still so unsure of EVERYTHING. So what in the world could he do? Robin struggled to find a reply, tried to think of something to say. "Say SOMETHING, Dick. Silence is worse than anything." Robin thought to himself. Finally, Starfire could take no more. "I understand, Robin. You do not feel the same way. Maybe you'd be more comfortable if I was to leave...." She mumbled, floating towards the door. "No." Robin stated firmly, grabbing her arm.
"I can't lie to you, Star... I feel the same way, and I have since we first met; since I first looked into your amazing eyes. It's just....You see how I am; I'm not all that reliable, and I just don't know if I can give you all of myself. With Slade, I was bordering on obsessed. I ignored you, only caring about Slade's next move. I care about you more than anyone, and I want you to have so much...I don't deserve you." Robin said with a sigh, holding her arm tightly. "Doesn't it matter what I want, Robin?" Starfire asked quietly. "What do you want, Starfire?" Robin wondered. "You." She whispered, putting a hand on his cheek. "I want you, Robin." Her lips softly brushed against Robin's, a spark of electricity flowing through both of them. Starfire deepened the kiss, engulfing his lips with hers. The kiss was passionate, and amazing. In time, they needed to break for air (unfortunately). "You and only you, my Robin." Starfire said with a smile, resting her head against his shoulder. Robin was only able to manage a smile as he hugged Starfire to his body; but this time, his silence was enough to tell her everything.
Amazingly, after a few minutes, the Boy Wonder decided to break the silence, and whisper something into the Tamaranian girl's ear. "Starfire?" He whispered. "Yes, Robin?" She replied. "I love you."
--- Awwww...Got a little fluff in there for you... :-P Hope you enjoyed, and I'll try to update again as soon as possible...As always, please review! I'll give you a cookie if you do...And I give some pretty good cookies? They're chocolate chip? Or, whatever you'd like them to be? ;-) Anyways, stay tuned for some more Robin/Starfire goodness...Bye bye, faithful readers! Love ya!!! ;-) Tony ---