Title: In Your Dreams
Author: Blair Lebeau, SocialButterfli
Summary: The memory of her is still clear in his mind. He'll never forget how his heart stopped when she turned her back to him and flew away, never to return. But when they find each other again, will their destined love finally become reality? Or can they only be together in his dreams? RobStar
Disclaimer: I don't own Teen Titans, but if anyone wants to buy it for me, feel free!
Chapter 8
"What do you think is going on in there?" Beast Boy asked.
"I don't know, but man, I wish I did," Cyborg replied wistfully. It was suspenseful, knowing that something was happening but not being sure of what. Knowing Robin the way they did, he was either making it better or so much worse. And it was probably the latter.
Starfire's head was swimming. Never had so much conflicting information been told to her at one time. Robin had told her that she should leave and not come back, she had gone over the rant many times in her head and she knew that for sure. But now he was saying that he didn't mean it? Then why had he said it? And he was saying all these things that she wasn't sure what to make of. He missed her? But he had been the one who told her to go away. If he missed her, why hadn't he asked her to come back? She had wished that someday she might hear from him, or at least one of the other Titans, but more so from him, but contact hadn't been established.
"Why do you say this?" she asked, finally, and his face fell. The hand that was cupping her chin carefully dropped, and he stepped away from her. The sudden distance between them wasn't welcome and Starfire wasn't sure what she had done wrong but she wished him to come closer again and maybe this time hold her.
But that was ridiculous, as he had made it quite clear the last time they'd talked that he didn't want anything to do with her.
But now he was glad she was here?
Wait, what?
Starfire blinked, still unsure of everything that was going on. She had never been more confused in her life.
"We should get back," he said, finally. "We've been gone for too long." Though Starfire nodded, neither of them moved. They were both unwilling to leave this opportunity for more, yet neither was saying what was racing through their minds. Robin was angry with himself for advancing on her and saying too much when it was all too obvious that she still harbored hurt from The Mistake. Besides, it was apparent to him that she didn't have the same feelings for him as he did for her.
If only he knew how wrong he was.
"Actually, uh, the team and I should get back to Titans Tower," he tried again. "We've been gone too long." The repeated sentence in different context still did not encourage them to move.
"I wonder if it would be too much to request the removal of the rest of my possessions from Titans Tower," Starfire said, slightly pleading. There were many things she had left behind as she did not pause to pack. Upon returning to Earth, and even while on Tamaran, she had longed for many of her possessions but had been too scared to retrieve them. Arrival at her old home, the place she still considered her home, though she would never admit it to the Titans, would have caused unwanted controversy, she believed.
Robin was surprised. Of course she would want her things back; it was a long time without them, and he wondered why she had never gotten them. He knew the reason why, of course, but didn't care to think about The Mistake again. It was dominating his mind more than usual what with the appearance first of Ryand'r and then of Starfire. And that was saying something.
"Of course. Do you want to go now, or . . ."
"Yes, please," she said quickly, eager to see her old home again. Was it still the same, or had it been redone? Perhaps furniture was moved, or there was a new paint job, or maybe someone had simply bothered to clean up some of the mess that came with living with teenage super heros who not only didn't want to clean but also didn't have time. Was her room still the same? Had anyone been there since she left? Or had they found another use for it? Starfire suddenly began to reconsider; she wasn't sure if she could bear it if her room wasn't hers anymore.
"No one's touched it," Robin said, as if reading her thoughts. "Your room, I mean, if that's what you were thinking about." She nodded, embarrassed.
"I am aware that I gave up all rights to it when I departed, but I still hoped . . ."
"I know," he said, cutting her off, and soft, tender look on his face. "I know."
"Thank you," she said, blushing. "I am appreciative. Shall we go?"
"Sure," he said, but inwardly he was begging her to stay alone with him.
They opened the door into the living room, which promptly hit Beast Boy and Cyborg who had been eavesdropping.
"Ow!" Beast Boy cried, and both looked nervous at being discovered as Raven shook her head. Cyborg began frantically crawling around on the floor, then suddenly stood up.
"Oh, never mind, I just remembered I don't wear contacts!" he said, anxiously. Beast Boy stared at him.
"What are you . . . ow!" Cyborg elbowed him and Beast Boy took the hint. "Oh! Heh heh, guess you can't lose a contact if you don't have them. No wonder we couldn't find them." Robin did a mental eye roll while Starfire looked on with a confused look matching Beast Boy's only a second earlier.
"And what is a contact?"
"Never mind," Cyborg said hastily. "So, uh, what's up?" Robin shook his head.
"We're going back to the tower. Star wants to get her stuff." The three Titans gave Robin a disappointed look.
'Way to blow your chance, Robin,' Raven chided him mentally. Inwardly, he was kicking himself as well.
"Do you wish to come?" Starfire asked, turning to her sulking little brother. He hadn't liked Robin spending so much time alone with Starfire. If Beast Boy and Cyborg hadn't been blocking the doorway, he would have marched in there and broken up whatever had been going on. There was no way his sister would be hurt again, not if he had anything to say about it.
But he definitely didn't want to face his sister's past. He would feel out of place, and he wasn't quite sure he wanted to know.
"I would rather stay here," he replied, and Starfire had no choice but to nod.
"Okay, let's go," Robin said, and the reunited but not necessarily reassembled members of the Teen Titans headed towards the door, ready to face the location of The Mistake together.
But Robin had forgotten one little tiny detail. There was still a small picture frame containing a picture of the two meant-to-be lovers on the tear-stained pillow of Starfire's bed. And that was evidence of a hidden love that even Starfire couldn't fail to notice.
Hah, Robin and Starfire are just too stubborn for their own good. Then again, if it were any other way, how boring would this story be? Very. Oh, and for those who are wondering where the action is (not THAT kind of action, you gutter minds), a villain will be showing up soon.
SoI updated soon! My parents are out right now and since my mom is off Tuesday I probably won't be able to update then. BUT my Christmas vacation starts on Thursday, so I'll have the internet back. YAY!!! I'll make sure to update lots over the break. I'm up to Chapter 13 right nowso look forward to it.
20 days until new Teen Titans episodes!
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