A/N: I recently altered the ending slightly on my story by deleting the last two paragraphs of it. I think I was trying to explain too much, and I think the slightly shortened version is much better. But, in case anyone is really curious, here are the two paragraphs I deleted. They won't make sense unless your ead the story first. Just tack these two on at the end. Let me know which way you like it better..


Robin couldn't believe what almost happened. He had almost told her, despite what he knew would happen, despite the fact that she deserved better. He made his way to the punch table and grabbed a glass and drank it down in one gulp. That was too close. He would have to be more careful in the future, he would have to try to get out of dancing with her. He knew it was for the best. But a small part of him wondered. It wondered why they couldn't be together when she was all that he wanted, why they couldn't be a happily ever after when she was all that he needed.

'Because', Robin thought furiously to himself, 'things don't always turn out that way.'


Starfire watched as the man that she loved stalked away from. Yes, Starfire knew very well that she was deeply in love with Robin. Rather than being upset over his behavior, though, she still had that small, knowing smile on her lips. You see, Starfire was also very aware of the fact that Robin felt more than friendship for her. She knew that he had feelings for her, but that he wasn't ready to admit them. And that is the reason she continued to smile. She knew what he almost admitted. She was perfectly aware of what he was originally going to say. She knew because they were the words she was dying to hear. She knew because they were the words he was dying to say. He wanted to say them, but wouldn't because he was worried about the team, or about losing a friendship, or about weakness. But she knew that eventually they would be said. Eventually, she would convince him that he could love her, that they could be together, despite his fears for the team, or the city, or their friendship. She would convince him. No matter what he's scared of, no matter what he thinks could happen, no matter what terrible scenarios he may have dreamed up, she would convince him that things don't always turn out that way.


A/N: There they are. Like I said, I think the story is better without them, but I am curious to hear whether or not you guys agree. Also, in case anyone read my other author's note and was wondering about the two scenes that I really didn't care for, they were the wedding scene and the hospital/broken arm scene. The wedding I left in because I thought it was really necessary for the progression. But I didnt think it turned out very well. I didnt describe the ceremony at all, or the vows, or anything else, and Starfire didnt speak at all. The hospital scene with the broken arm I almost cut because I wasnt sure it added anything. Considering this all happened in Robin's mind, I am not sure that he would imagine his child getting hurt and fighting with his wife. But I needed something between birth and the daughter leaving home, so left this in. I originally had 2 other scenes (the daughter graduating and the daughter getting married) but they seemed to concentrate more on Robin and his daughter, with very little Starfire, and I was trying to keep the focus on RobStar. So, I changed the graduation to her leaving home and eliminated her wedding all together. I hope that didnt negatively impact the story.