Disclaimer: I DO NOT OWN TEEN TITANS!
Clueless
Chapter 3:
Raven lost the smile quickly, before she got carried away.
"Daaaaaaaaang Raven!" Cyborg exclaimed, coming over and cuffing her shoulder (inadvertently pitching her forward). "Didn't know you had it in you!"
"Indeed." Raven monotoned as she dusted herself off. Beast Boy was rubbing his hands together eagerly.
"So what's the plan?" He asked slyly. "Oh I know! I know!" He pulled down a projector slide where a chibi version of all the Titan's appeared.
"Cyborg can create a robot version of Nightwing and Starfire," Chibi Cy built up robots of Star and Nightwing. "He can program them to tell the REAL people how the other feels and then disappear!" The robots poofed off the slide. "Then the REAL Nightwing and Starfire can find each other and they'll be all mmwa mmwa mmwa!" The chibi Nightwing and Starfire started kissing. The slide flew back up and both Cyborg and Raven had veins going.
"Or on a more plausible note…" Raven started.
"OH NO! I know, we could-"
"BEAST BOY, SHUT UP!" The other two yelled. A lamp blew up. Beast Boy shut up.
"AS I was saying…" Raven glared at Beast Boy, who sweat dropped and made the peace sign. "What I plan to do is some subtle hints first." She hovered over to the roof door and closed it, for added security. "Here's what we're going to do tomorrow…"
Next day; Just before breakfast:
Raven knew that Starfire and Nightwing arrived for breakfast like clockwork. First Starfire, followed almost immediately by Nightwing. Her plan was simple, but, she hoped, effective. Right on que, Starfire entered the kitchen, and Raven could see Nightwing, right behind her. Raven suppressed a smirk and nodded to Beast Boy discreetly. Beast Boy 'accidentally spilled his tofu, right where Star was walking. With a yelp, Starfire slipped backwards. Nightwing's lightning reflexes kicked in and he caught her. Raven teleported BB, Cy and herself behind the counter, where they could watch without being seen. Neither of the love struck teens noticed. They were staring into each other's eyes.
"I am, sorry…" Star said breathlessly, gazing at him. Nightwing just stared at her, reveling at being able to hold her. He had the sudden urge to kiss her and was bending down when an annoying little voice popped into his head.
What the hell are you doing! She doesn't love you! At least you have her friendship! Don't jeopardize it!
Nightwing almost growled in disappointment, but nevertheless stood Starfire back up.
"No problem." He managed to get out. Starfire just stood there as he brushed past her to grab pop-tarts from the cupboard. She could have sworn he had almost kissed her. She shook herself.
He doesn't love you. You are so 'love of the sick' that you are imagining things. She sighed. Just imagining things…
Raven cursed silently. They were going to be thickheaded about it were they? Beast Boy turned to her and mouthed, Now what? She reached both of them telepathically.
We try again.
Later:
Starfire was on the roof. Big surprise. Raven was to create a disturbance, to get Star off the roof. She closed her eyes and wrapped her power around all the lights on the roof. She smirked and made them all explode, with an extremely loud BANG. She watched from the ceiling as Starfire stumbled down the stairs, coughing and sputtering. Her part was done.
Nightwing was in the gym. Big surprise. Cyborg found the circuit breaker in the basement and looked for "Training Room." When he found it, her cracked an evil grin and flicked it off. A strangled cry came from above.
"Whoops… sorry Nightwing…" Now he had to wait.
Beast Boy turned into a snake and slithered down the hall as Starfire ran for the elevator, intending to get Cyborg. He twisted his head around as Nightwing pounded down the hall, for the same purpose. As he reached the elevator he stopped, surprised to see Starfire. BB turned into a ram and shoved Nightwing in with Star, just as the doors closed. Immediately, BB turned into an elephant and trumpeted loudly.
Cyborg looked up and grinned as he heard Beast Boy. He then jammed the elevator, so it was stuck between two floors. He headed upstairs and met with Raven and Beast Boy.
"Think it'll work?"
In the elevator:
Nightwing whirled as the door closed to see who pushed him but it was too late. He heard a tremendous trumpeting sound and was about to press the open button when the elevator started then came to a shuddering stop. Oh no… He turned to face Starfire, who was looking at him curiously.
"What has happened, Nightwing?"
"The elevator stopped Star."
"But the doors have not opened."
"It's stuck."
"Oh." Silence reined for several moments. Nightwing stared at the goddess before him. She was leaning against the back wall and staring at the other wall, clearly confused. She was so beautiful… It was driving him nuts! He just wanted to… He banged his head on the wall, startling her. BAD THOUGHTS! He thought frantically.
"Nightwing? Is everything alright?" Starfire queried.
"Fine." He growled. "Just frustrated." Star nodded in understanding and her eyes roved over his body, seeming to have a mind of their own. He was so cute…
"Um Nightwing?" She asked timidly.
"Yes Star?" He said distractedly. Star's mind raced. She desperately wanted to tell him. She had nothing left to lose.
"I…" Thoughts of his reaction raced through her mind and she started to lose courage. "I…" He was looking at her now, his eyes searching hers. What he saw shocked him. It was desperation and hope. She bit her lip and tried again. "I… I l-…" She looked away. She couldn't do it. Nightwing's eyes went wide as everything clicked. That night on the roof! She was talking about him! What had he done! He had pushed her away. He understood now and was elated. She loved him! She loved him! He threw caution to the winds and pressed Star against the wall and looked into her eyes. She stared at him wide-eyed as sensations washed through her body at the sudden contact.
"I love you too, Star." With that he caught her lips and wrapped his arms around her waist.
Star gasped then melted into him and closed her eyes. Fireworks, like those at the carnival so many years ago, played before her eyes. She swept her hand into his hair and moaned as Nightwing's tongue pushed against her lips. She let him in willingly. She never wanted to let go. He never intended to let her go again. This was right. He was hers. She was his. And that was enough.
When they finally broke apart Star stared up, into his mask. She frowned slightly.
"What?" Nightwing asked nervously. Tentatively, Star reached up to his face and touched the corner of his mask. His breath hitched; he had never let any one see him without his mask. Starfire hadn't moved and was looking at him imploringly, waiting for conformation. Nightwing stared for a minute but then nodded slowly. He loved her. He didn't want anything between them. No secrets.
Starfire slowly peeled his mask away and gasped as she finally saw his eyes. His beautiful crystal blue eyes.
"I love them…" she said softly, tracing his face with her finger. He shivered.
"I love you." He tightened his hold on her. She smiled contentedly and leaned against his chest.
"I love you too, Nightwing." He winced.
"Don't call me that when we're alone." He said tenderly. "My real name is Dick." Starfire beamed at him.
"Okay… Dick." She leaned forward and pressed her lips to his again.
Back in the common room:
Raven looked up from her book at the clock.
"It's been an hour." She stated, standing up. "I think we should let them out."
"Doya think it worked?" Beast Boy asked, bounding toward the elevator. Raven, who could sense emotions, winced.
"Oh it worked. Now lets get them out before they do something I regret."
Author's Comments: Well that's the Nightwing/Starfire part done. Don't worry though! It's not over! Rae/BB to follow! Stay with me! Oh and Stormy Dreamer, I'm thinking like you, about 3 or 4 years.
