Chapter Four: Confessions

For nearly an hour, Starfire and Robin laid naked together, enjoying each other's company. They had an hour long nap, stirring only occasionally.

When they awoke, Robin checked the time.

"Nearly four o'clock." he said. Think we ought to call Raven by now?"

Starfire sat up and walked to her dresser.

"Yes, I think so." she replied. "If we do not, then she will undoubtedly be mad at me and not do favors of this sort again!"

She got her communicator and called up Raven. "Raven here." came the reply.

"Raven, it is me, Starfire."

"Oh, what's up? Nothing wrong is it?"

"No, nothing is wrong. I am just letting you know that it is safe for you to return when you wish."

"Okay, thanks. We'll be another hour or so before we head back, okay?"

Starfire blinked in surprise. "Um, okay friend. We will see you later!"

She closed her communicator. "What do you make of that?" she asked Robin.

"I think she had more fun than we gave her credit for." he replied.

Robin then gathered his clothes and unlocked the door. "I'm gonna shower." he said.

Starfire watched him leave. She stared at him, thoughtfully. Then she quickly gathered her showering supplies. That done, she put on her robe and made her way to the common washroom.

Robin was already in showering when Starfire walked in.

"Um, hello?" he said.

"It is only me, Robin." said Starfire, as she closed the door.

"What are you doing?" he asked.

"I am going to shower."

"With me here?"

"Why not? I have already seen you naked. And we have made love twice already. What difference would a shower together make?"

Robin had no answer. "Well, okay then." he said nervously. "I'm just not used to this kind of intimacy outside the bedroom, you know?"

Starfire laughed at him. "You are so cute sometimes!"

She hung up her robe and entered the shower with him. Robin tried not to notice her presence, but failed miserably, always staring at her. She looked even more radiant, covered in white lather from soap and shampoo.

Starfire thought the same of Robin. A few times, both of them got soap in their eyes. Starfire laughed at that. Both she and Robin knew they were hopelessly in love. After they had rinsed off, they dried off, put on their bathrobes and went to their respective rooms.

When they finished dressing, both had gone down to the lounge. Both had dressed in their uniforms.

"I think we should prepare the evening meal, yes?" Starfire suggested.

"Sure." Robin said. "Let's both try our hands at it."

Their actions as they prepared dinner looked like that of happy newlyweds. In between getting bowls and food items, they both snuck affectionate kisses between each other.

They were in the midst of making the meal when the other Titans returned. Cyborg and Beast Boy were already boasting of their conquests of numerous video games that had played. Raven was quite and expressionless as always.

"Hey you two, what's up?" Beast Boy asked.

"Oh, we had fun." Starfire said.

"Yeah, I taught her some new moves!" Robin added, glancing at Starfire.

She regarded him, and giggled.

Beast Boy stared at them. "Well, okay then. Say Robin, I got this new marital arts game! Wanna get your butt kicked at it?"

Robin glared at him. "You mean do you want to loose to the master? Sure!"

He dashed toward him, both of them making for the TV and Gamestation.

Cyborg looked at the dinner Robin and Starfire were preparing.

"Say, Star, have you been giving lessons to Robin in homemaking?" he asked.

She stared at him. "Is that some manner of construction?"

"No, Star." he said, trying not to laugh. "Its...well, I'll explain later. Mind if I help you?"

"Sure, I was about to start the cooking."

The two of them worked, while Raven leaned against a corner, watching them. After everything had been set, she took Starfire aside.

"Will everything be okay if I have a talk with you?"

Starfire stared at her. "Sure, it will be at least a half hour before all is ready."

The two girls left for the roof. Once there, Raven walked near the edge, and enjoyed the fresh sea breeze. "So friend Raven, what is it you wanted to speak of?"

"How did it go with you and Robin?"

"Oh! Well, I did tell him I told you about our encounter in the night."

"Uh huh. Go on."

"He took it okay. I made him do a strip tease for me."

"You what!" Raven's mouth was agape.

"I asked Robin to do a strip tease for me."

"And?" She seemed rather excited.

"He did it! In fact, more than I thought. He got naked."

Raven blushed. "Good thing we all left, then. What else?"

"We went to my room, and made love. He confessed that I am his true love."

"I don't doubt it. Anything else?"

"Well, we did shower together. And that was it."

"Sounds like you had quite the day."

"Yes, it was memorable. I shall have to find the appropriate books to compensate you for your favor today."

"No need." she replied, dreamily.

"Oh, yes, I meant to ask you something. We were surprised when you said you would be another hour. What happened?"

"I think I met someone."

"Someone?"

"Do you remember that boy, the gothic one, that I first met at the rave club when Blackfire visited? The one that said 'everything's pointless'?"

"Yes, I remember." Starfire blinked in surprise. "Him?"

"Yes, him. We've come to know each other quite well. I think I have feelings for him."

Starfire hugged Raven. "Oh Raven, I am so proud of you!"

"Hey, cut it out!" she gasped. Starfire let her go. "It's just a feeling, really. I don't know if its love or just admiration."

"Do you dream of this person?"

"No."

"Does thinking of this person make your heart feel fluttery?"

"No."

"Does the thought of this person make you feel your problems go away?"

"No."

Starfire sighed. "Then what do you feel for him?"

"He makes me laugh."

"Does not Beast Boy make you laugh?"

"Only when he's in misery. This guy can crack me up any time."

"Oh. Well, I hope he is the one for you."

"Perhaps."

"Raven, you must think positive!"

"You're right. Thinking now." She closed her eyes.

"Well?" Starfire asked her.

"I'm thinking positive, but you're still here."

Starfire felt hurt and began to whimper. Raven opened her eyes and noticed the tears about to well up in her eyes. "I was joking!"

"Oh, really?" Starfire replied, wiping the tears away. "Um, I knew that!"

"Star, you have to be a bit more understanding of cynical humor."

"But it is hard for me, especially now!"

"Why especially now?"

"Because I am so in love!"

Raven stared at her and sighed. "I wonder if I'll ever be at your level."

"Perhaps not." Starfire replied. "But it will not be any fault of your own. You will just be yourself. Not everyone can feel love in the same way."

Raven stared at her. "Star that is the most insightful thing I've ever heard from you!"

She reached over and hugged her! Then, for good measure, she gave her a kiss on the cheek.

Starfire was aghast. "Wow, Raven! That was unexpected!"

"Yeah, well, don't expect it too often." she replied. "Come on, let's get dinner."

"Yes, good idea!" They both went back inside and to the lounge.

In the kitchen, Starfire saw Robin and the two boys engaged in their new game.

"Boys will be boys." said Raven as she got out plates and silverware. Starfire checked on the food and glanced in Raven's direction.

"Except that one of those boys is a man. My man."

Raven nodded. "And I guess you are his woman?" she asked.

"No." she said quietly. "I am his true love."

The End