Chapter Three: Two Lovers

Robin carefully got up, ensuring he wasn't seriously hurt. He then helped Starfire up as gentlemanly as he could. When she had gotten to her feet, Robin still found himself taken aback by the fact that Starfire was still a few inches taller than he was as she looked down into his eyes. She must have realized his feelings, as she giggled at him.

"Not quite what you intended to do, is it?" she asked him.

"Nope!" he laughed. "Guess I'm a bit clumsy at romance, huh?"

Starfire became serious. "Oh no!" she said. "You are a great romantic! You just need the right setting!"

With that, she walked toward the cabinet that held the Titan's CD collection. Starfire thumbed through them, selected one, and then put it in the player. Robin wondered what she had in mind.

She pressed the 'Play' button, and Bob Marley's Stir it Up filled the lounge. Starfire began to move to the beat.

"Cyborg says this puts him in a good mood." she said, working her way to Robin. He stared at her for a moment, and joined her in an improvised dance.

The two lovers danced throughout the various songs on the CD, which lasted little under an hour. Afterwards, they sat down on the sofa again, staring at each other.

"I gotta hand it to you, Star," Robin said. "Your sense of timing was perfect for getting the place to ourselves today!"

Starfire looked at him. "Timing had nothing to do with it. I asked friend Raven to get Cyborg and Beast Boy out of here so we may enjoy our company."

Robin glared at her. "What exactly did you tell her to get her to agree?"

"I told her the truth. That we did the making out and later experienced sex."

"You told her we had sex!"

"Is there something wrong in that?"

"Well…" Robin was at a loss for words. "I just…I felt that others didn't have to know just yet. I know Beast Boy really doesn't have to know!"

"Yes, I know that, which is why I told only Raven!"

"I just thought…"

"How long could you have not told anyone?"

"Well, I do a good job at not blurting out Bruce Wayne is Batman."

"That is different!" Starfire said, feeling hurt. "We are talking about our relationship!"

Robin sighed. "I just…I felt that if others knew, they'd take advantage of it."

"How?"

"That some villain would kidnap you, hurt you, and make me go crazy or do some things. Like what Slade did to all of you when I had to be his apprentice."

"So, you were afraid that someone would send you blackmail with me?"

Robin thought for a moment of what Starfire had meant by that. "Yeah, that's it mostly."

With that, she got up, walking to the window. In a panic, Robin joined her. Before he could put an arm around her, she had quickly grabbed him, spun him in the air, and flipped him on to his back! She brought her fist down a few inches above his throat. The move might have killed him if she followed it through!

"I think I can take of myself, Robin." she said, helping him up. "You do not have to worry about blackmail."

He nodded at her. "You sure picked up some good moves, you know?"

"Yes, I got them from you!"

"Oh, cool!" He stared at her for a moment. "What else do you know?"

In response, she grabbed him, pulling him close to her and licked his cheek. He smiled at her. She turned to walk to the sofa, when she felt Robin holding her by the back of her halter top.

"Not letting go!" he sang out.

She spun about so quickly that Robin lost his grip on her, and she kicked his legs out from under him. Before he could hit the floor, she supported him with her hands.

"Starfire, two. Robin, zero." she said jokingly. "Looks like the Boy Wonder is loosing to his girlfriend!"

Glaring at her, he embraced her tightly and squeezed her. "How's this?" he asked.

"Pathetic!" she told him.

"Okay," he began. He let her go, and then walked behind her. A devious idea crossed is mind.

"How about this!" With that, he spanked her hard.

Starfire yelped in pain, rubbing her sore bottom. She glared at him, a hurt expression on her face. Robin was now ashamed of what he did, and sat down on the floor.

"Sorry, Star. Didn't mean to do that that hard." She sat down on the sofa, staring at him. Her expression then brightened as she had an inspiration. Robin noticed the change in her mannerism.

"Um, your move, I guess?" he said.

"Stand up." she said. Robin did so.

"Strip." she told him.

"Huh?"

"Is that not the term for one to remove one's clothes?"

"Yes it is, but…"

"Then strip, Robin! I want a show!"

He stared at her, dumbfounded.

"Okay, then." he said, walking toward the CD cabinet.

He picked a CD and put it in. He faced her with a smile as the boom box played Stayin' Alive. It was a pick by Cyborg, who was a hopeless disco fan.

Dancing as best he could to the beat, he first kicked off his shoes and socks. He then took of his shirt and twirled it around, pretending to use to it to ward off enemies. He then flung it at Starfire, who quickly swatted it away as to not miss any of Robin's show, which she was now entranced by! He slowly took off his sweat pants, and tossed those at Starfire as well.

"Oh, yeah!" he exclaimed, really getting into his act.

Starfire could only stare and nod her head in approval, a broad grin on her face.

"Often after my transformation, and especially in recent times, I have done the undressing of you with my eyes, Robin," she began. "And now you are doing it for me!"

Robin only smiled at her. Then, in a quick motion, he took off his boxers and tossed those at her too. Starfire gasped!

"Um, Robin!" she said. "I did not really expect you get naked!"

He stopped his act, staring at her. Then, he shrugged his shoulders.

"Well, no point in getting dressed again, is there?" he asked.

She blushed. They stared at each other for a moment.

"I must admit, Robin," Starfire said after a minute of silence between them. "I do not think I could put on as good a show as you did!"

He held her shoulders. "You don't have to put on a show! You're great as you are! Just be yourself!"

Starfire hugged him, tightly. "Thank you so much!"

She then felt more enthralled as she realized Robin was naked in her arms. She relaxed her embrace to allow him to breathe, but not enough for him to get away.

"Um, Star?" he said. "I'm a little chilly here!"

She laughed. "Let us then warm things up, shall we?" She gathered Robin's clothes first, and then headed upstairs. "Follow me." she said.

"Where are we going?" he asked.

"To my room."

"Why?"

"Well, we did the making of love in your room already. So let us do it in mine!"

Robin stared at her for a moment and then smiled. "Sounds good to me!" he said, following her.

Once they went into her room, Starfire dropped Robin's clothes at the foot of her bed. Robin entered and simply stood next to a dresser, feeling self-conscious. After all, he was naked, while Starfire was still fully clothed.

She went to close and lock the door.

"Um, Star? No one else is here, you know?" he said.

"I know." she said. "But one can not be too careful."

She went to the dresser Robin stood by and pulled out a box of condoms. She gave one to Robin.

"Where'd you get these, by the way?" he asked her.

"I bought them last week, the day before we first made love."

"Oh. Well, glad to see you are responsible."

"It is a quality I get mostly from you."

"You mean you weren't responsible before you met me?"

"Oh, I was. It is just that before I met you, I would not have taken such responsibility in the sexual act."

"You mean you wouldn't be using condoms if it wasn't for me?" Robin was confused.

"I thought it would be nice to experience it naturally. But from your cautious and responsible nature, I thought more into what the possible consequences would be."

"Really? Like what?"

"Well, I could have become pregnant for one thing."

Robin blushed. "Oh, yeah. That's a big factor!"

"Exactly! So, I am willing to wait until the day we need not use such precautions!"

Robin was aghast. "You mean you want to have a baby one day?"

"It is not a priority for me now. But some day." She stared at him. "And I hope it will be with you."

Robin felt more nervous than before. "Yeah, that would be nice!" His voice was up an octave. Starfire giggled at his reaction. She held him close.

"Remember when you said that I was not your girlfriend to Cyborg?"

"Yeah, I remember. Not such a good memory for me to have now."

"So, what if he mentioned it again?"

Robin thought for a moment. "I'd still say you weren't my girlfriend."

Starfire gasped, a hurt expression on her face. She was about to scream at him, but he held his hand to her mouth. "I'd say you are my lover. That you are my true love."

She stared at him, mouth agape. She then smiled, tears of happiness welling up in her eyes. "I assume then that is better than a girlfriend in your eyes?"

"Of course! Girlfriends come and go, but lovers stick together for a long time."

Starfire embraced Robin and kissed him hard on the mouth. She then kicked off her boots, and proceeded to disrobe.

When she was naked, she hugged Robin again.

"Take me, please!" she said lying down on the bed.

Robin put on the condom and laid on top of Starfire. He kissed her deeply.

They twined limbs and thrashed about on the bed in their passionate throws. Despite the fact the air conditioning was on full blast, they felt hot and sweaty after a while. But that didn't stop them. Their feelings and sensations were only of each other. Even if an emergency came up, or if one of their friends called, it was doubtful either one of them would have noticed.

Robin lasted longer that he thought, going for nearly an hour. To Starfire, it seemed a lifetime before he finished. When he did, she laid on the bed, catching her breath. She felt as if she had run a marathon. Of course, a marathon wouldn't have given her such a feeling of euphoria. Robin managed to get up to dispose of the condom before returning to the bed with Starfire. They laid next to each other, staring at each other.

"Thank you, Robin." Starfire said. "This was such a perfect day!"

"Thanks! I'm sure not all of it went as you expected, though…"

"No, it was better!" She smiled at him.

"You know, Robin." she began. "I think you should just say to Cyborg that I am a girlfriend. I do not think he and Beast Boy can be mature enough to accept the fact we are lovers."

"I agree with that." he replied. "What about Raven?"

"She already knows. And she will not say anything. She is happy for us."

"I wonder if she or the other two boys will have similar experiences to us."

"I hope they do." Starfire sighed. "But right now, let us just think of each other."

"You're right." He snuggled next to her.

After a moment, Starfire remembered something.

"Wait, here, I shall be back!"

She got up to get her communicator. As she did, Robin admired her naked form. He wondered if Starfire felt the same feelings to him that he did when she saw him naked. Probably so.

Starfire found the device and opened it.

"Who are you calling?" Robin asked.

"Raven. I am letting her know it is safe to return."

"What? We're not done yet!"

"We are not?"

"No! We have to relax in bed, get time to cool off and enjoy each other's."

"Yes, that is true." She left her communicator on the dresser and joined Robin on the bed.

"What would I do without your wisdom, lover Robin?"

He smiled at her. "I shudder to think!" he laughed.

Starfire smiled and kissed him. He brushed a lock of hair from her face.

"I love you, Star." he said.

"I love you, Robin!" she replied.

He brought himself closer to her and laid a hand on her stomach. She shimmed even closer to him, feeling his breath on the back of her neck. Robin then began to run his finger up and down her upper thigh. She sighed, almost purring. She was in such a perfect state of bliss. The day had gone beyond her own desires.