Daydream

By: Tina the reviewer

Chapter rating: PG because of Starfire.

Disclaimer: I do not own the Teen Titans, nor will I ever, unfortunately... (Do my feelings mean nothing to you?)

A/N: Thank you everyone for the reviews, I'm sort of a new writer, so your constructive criticisms and words of encouragement mean a lot to me. And I guess most of you managed to guess that the first chapter was a dream sequence, right? Cliché, I know, but I couldn't help it! (Sorry if that disappoints you, thinking that Slade's appearance is some major complex psycho/genius plot.)

Oh, and you people are too cute, being scared of Apron! Slade. Really, I find him quite charming.

Before we start the fic, I would like to address this matter:

As part of being a developing writer, I expect ups and downs, in my 'writing career', for I respect that everyone has their differences. Having said that, I am currently a step closer to being a better writer – I have just gotten my first flame (of sorts)!

I don't want to delve into the subject too much but I just want to say to 'you-know-who':

Thank you for reviewing; I appreciate your time and effort to correct me about pairings. Yes, I do know that the Starfire and Robin pairing is an official one in the comic books and that it is heavily hinted in the cartoon series. (Hears anti-StarRob shippers scream 'blasphemy', 'denial' and 'lies!') I like Starfire; I also like Robin. However, I cannot quite see them as a couple. I can appreciate the pairing but Isee them moreas best friends who hold great affection for one another. But that is mostly because Starfire is a wonderful and loving person.

Plus, there is this thing we like to call fan fiction. On and many other places, I have the right to be delusional - I mean, support whatever pairing I like, even if it's not real, or unlikely, just like other writers have the right to write self-inserts, Mary sues, OOC characters, AUs, fem/slash (viva la slash) and etc. But I do respect your resolve to stay true to the books. Good for you.

Lastly, thank you for saying that my story is good, although I wonder if that's only because of the Slade bit...

Ps. please don't call people names, it makes people question your upbringing, and is highly unnecessary.

Ok, that handles my first flame! I also want to give a big thank you to Akamai and Hawaiianborn14 who stood up for me! My saviours! Also goes out to whoever sent their psychic support and all that.

Lastly, I apologize for the long author's note.

On with the fic!

Previously:

Instead of his beloved Raven, now stood in front of him, of all people, Slade, in HIS apron, and only his apron (his mask still there of course).

"Hey there, sexy" was all the almost naked man said, throwing Robin a coquettish wink.

Robin opened his mouth to form, to his horror, a silent scream.

.:WTF???!!!WTF???!!!WTF???!!!WTF???!!!WTF???!!!:.

Chapter 2: Bedroom Talk

Start:

Robin woke up with a startled cry. His hair was more mussed up than usual, he felt sweaty, his breathing was laboured but his throat was parched. At that point he was not sure what he was feeling more – mentally scarred or hot and bothered. Both Dream Raven and Dream Slade had him quite shook up.

After a little while, while still pondering about the contents of his dream, regardless of his jumbled emotions, Robin's hero instincts sensed someone was waiting outside his room. The knock that sounded shortly confirmed that. Checking that he had gotten his mask on, and was decent (or not in an embarrassingly obvious state of arousal), he got out from underneath his covers to open the door.

"Good morning, Dearest Robin! Is it not truly a most wonderful day to be alive?" was the chipper greeting of Robin's best friend, Starfire. Without any need for further invitation, she let herself through his door, into his bedroom. Starfire started pulling the strings that opened his blinds, the view from his window revealed perfect weather, very much similar to the weather in Robin's dream. He stood back awhile to admire it.

"You know Robin..." Star started slowly, settling herself amongst Robin's night entourage of pillows on his bed "There is a reason why I am visiting your sleeping chambers, other than to give you morning salutations and invite you to breakfast."

At the mention of breakfast, Star noticed Robin turn a slight red. Star raised an eyebrow, but continued.

"I heard...noises...from your room... a little while ago," she said softly, a bit reluctantly. Robin blanched. In doing so he did not see her smirk.

"OH RAVEN!!!!!!" she practically squealed, mockingly imitating Robin's sleep talk. Robin jumped at the noise, shocked from it's volume and embarrassed that he had been heard amidst his 'throes of passion'. How on Earth would he know he had been saying Raven's name out loud in his sleep? Was he that loud? Were the walls between their rooms that thin? Or was it that Tamarans had sensitive hearing? He would never know, because Starfire would not have answered him, even if he did ask. She was too busy rolling around on his bed and hugging his pillows, all the while continuing her 'lustful' chant for Raven ("Friend Raven! How I long for you!"). While thankful that Starfire was the only other person whose bedroom was on the same floor (random smooching noises), Robin felt panicked that the occupants of the other levels might have heard him too ("Raven! Raven! Oh Friend Raven!"). Especially the occupant sleeping two floors above them.

Dismissing the thought, he tried to compose some image of authority and dignity as he faced the girl on his bed. Hopefully he would get her to stop all this nonsense and forget the entire thing. He could notbear to think of what would happen if any of this was to leave his bedroom.

Starfire stopped rolling when she saw her leader's serious face staring down at her. She simply gave a knowing smile, and Robin felt his cheeks colour.

"Oh Friend Robin, KISS ME! For I am Friend Raven!" Starfire exclaimed before bursting into laughter once more, whether at her terrible impersonation of Raven or Robin's discomfort, no one knew.

But eventually Star's laughter subsided, to Robin's relief. He found her just staring at his ceiling, thinking thoughtfully to herself. He himself, while waiting for her lapse of insanity to ebb away, was doing some almost wistful thinking, remembering the more pleasant parts of his dream, wishing that it were for real.

Well, except for the Slade part. He shuddered at the thought. Even in his dreams, Slade ruined things for him.

Although we know certain slash fans would beg to differ.

"Robin," Starfire started once more, in a voice soft and sincere, "would it be alright if I asked a few things of you?" She glanced at Robin, just in case he gave a non-verbal 'yes'. He did, and so she asked.

"How deep are your feelings for Friend Raven, and when did you first realise them?"

Pink faced, Robin answered her truthfully and chose his words wisely. It was the first time he was talking with anyone about his newfound feelings, although he had already accepted them. He said he wasn't exactly sure yet as of his feelings towards Raven, (although they seemed deep) mostly because he was unsure of Raven's towards him. But he knew he was very attracted to her, for what was on the inside as well as the outside. Although for now it would lean towards that of the latter, he shamefully admitted, because he could not claim to know her that well, which he hoped to change in the near future. As for the second part of her question, Robin talked of their firefly expedition, which was no more than four days ago, not that he was especially remembering. Starfire smiled at that – it had been a wonderful night for all of them.

Starfire accepted his answer. Not his most eloquent of speeches, but without a doubt sincere. There was something about the way he talked about her, shy but eager, and the glow about him that screamed 'IN LOVE'. She knew she could trust Robin to treat Raven's heart with the utmost worship it deserved and have the strength to make their relationship, should they have one, last through all their trials, especially Raven's.

All of them, but she especially, knew of the burden that Raven carried, to have emotions but not be able to express them as freely as she should want to, lest she destroyed everything and everyone that she held dear to her. It would seem unfair to Robin, that she could not lavish love upon him as he would for her, but Starfire knew Robin would understand, and would wait patiently until Trigon was finally destroyed.

Deep down, even at this early stage, Starfire could somehow tell that Robin's heart would have no one else but Raven.

But for now, it was a matter of 'what ifs' because both of them were clueless as to Raven's feelings towards Robin. At most, she seemed fond of him, but then again, they all knew that deep down Raven was fond of all of them. Plus, apart from already being somewhat an introvert, they knew that Raven had to suppress her emotions, so even if she did like Robin the way he liked her, there was no sure way to tell. Being the enigma Raven was, they could only hope that Robin would be able to use his usual charming self to further endear himself to her.

Although as of late, it was deemed less likely. In battle Robin had his priorities right and was always focused on bringing the enemy down. However, in the comforts of their home, when he was not cooped up with research on Slade, Robin became rather shy, quiet and clumsy whenever Raven was around. This change in his behaviour was subtle though, so it was hardly noticed, but it was there nontheless. Most of the time he managed to keep up his cool front, but there were moments these past few days when he said something really stupid and unlike anything the usually suave Robin would say. It was embarrassing for all who heard, and thus never repeated.

In short, in Raven's presence, Robin could be reduced to a bumbling idiot. Both Starfire and Robin prayed that Raven found this new side of Robin cute, and earned him points in stealing her heart.

Getting up from the bed, Starfire helpfully arranged Robin's pillows, making his bed. Robin moved to assist her, but not before hitting her with a pillow for her jest earlier. It only took a while but the serious air between them had cleared up by the time they had finished and the day was beginning to look especially perfect once more.

With a promise to talk more later, Starfire left Robin's room, claiming that a very fine jar of honey mustard was calling her to breakfast and hoped that he would join her as soon as he was finished getting his 'cleanings up'.

And with that Robin went to take a shower, faint images of his dream still dancing in his head.

To be continued...

A/N: Hmm, certainly not my best, but I rather liked Starfire in this chapter. If any of you were confused with anything said, blame it on Robin and Starfire's befuddled thoughts! It's their fault, their fault, I say! Oh, and did anyone notice the shameless subtle advertising? Once again, please review!