A/N: Well look at that! I got through my writer's block! Here y'all go! Enjoy!

Chapter Eleven: Right Place, Wrong Guy

Starfire's eyes fluttered open and she sucked in a deep breath, glancing around slowly. She was…in someone's lap. Robin's lap!

She leapt up to her feet and looked at him with wide eyes. He looked back at her coolly.

"What…what did you do?"

"Nothing. You…fell." He mumbled before getting up and walking out of the room. She watched him leave; feeling like something heavy had been dropped into her stomach.

"I…"

"Starfire!" said Speedy excitedly as he entered the room, "Robin said you're back to normal now. Are you about ready for our date?"

"Um…yes. I am sorry. I am ready to depart when you are."

"I'm definitely ready now!" his changed clothes, jeans and a red shirt accounting for this. They exited the Tower, Starfire smiling now, though it did not completely reach her eyes. Robin watched from the window in his room, sighing heavily.

"Raven's right, Beast Boy's right. Everyone is but me. I have been too harsh lately. The real Starfire is not trying to leave me…" he sank down into the chair in front of his computer desk, "And we'll have the real one back soon…"

Beast Boy stood uncomfortably in Raven's room, while she sat on her bed.

"So, Robin seems to be okay now?"

"Yeah, I'm pretty sure I knocked some sense into him."

"Thanks Beast Boy…" she muttered, trying to keep her eyes open, "I just…"

"You need to take a nap. Maybe you shouldn't go to the movie thing tonight."

"No no. You're right. I just need a nap. I'll sleep for a couple hours and be ready for the movie."

"Are you sure? I'm sure everyone will be okay with you sleeping through it."

"Heh. Not Robin. I'm in charge of keeping everyone in the room, watching the movie."

"Aw, I can do that," said Beast Boy, waving a hand carelessly. Raven raised an eyebrow at him. "Okay…probably not." Raven smiled at him and then yawned.

"Well, I have to actually go to sleep in order to get some sleep. Will you be okay for a couple hours, Beast Boy? Be able to not wreck havoc on the Tower?"

"Of course," he sniffed. She smirked slightly, laying down and closing her eyes. Beast Boy crept closer and stood over her.

"Beast Boy what are-" He leaned down and kissed her gently. Her eyes snapped open and looked at him in surprise. "Are you crazy! What if I blew up the Tower!" The changeling gave her a toothy grin.

"But you didn't. So now you can go to the sleep peacefully. Umm…'night' Raven." He said, still smiling as he turned and left the room. Raven stared after him, before her eyes fell closed and she smiled lightly, drifting off.

Robin let out a light curse, standing up sharply.

"Alright, fine. I've sat on my hands long enough. I can't stand this any longer. I just need to make sure she comes back okay. I won't interfere," he paused, "I will not interfere." He repeated sternly before nodding to himself and glancing around. "Well…can't let anyone catch me leaving…least of all Raven." He looked to his window and smiled, opening it and slipping out.

Starfire looked up at the sky, seeing that it was beginning to darken. Speedy and her would have to leave soon in order to be back in time for the movie thing.

"Um, Speedy?"

"Yeah Starfire?" said the bowman, smiling at her. She returned it hesitantly.

"We…must return to the Tower soon. It is almost time for the watching of the movie."

"Oh yeah. Well, just one more ride, okay? You have to see the sun set from the Ferris wheel!" He grabbed her wrist, pulling her over to the large contraption. She stared up at it, an icy feeling of familiarness washing over her.

They got into a short line, and were quickly given a seat. They didn't see the dark shape take a seat in the cab behind them. It swung into motion and Starfire gave a little yelp, causing Speedy to grin.

"Best view of the city. Haven't you ever been up on a Ferris wheel before?"

The alien was quiet for a moment, her eyes downcast.

"I…do not think so." She mumbled, her first true lie she could remember. She wasn't sure why she said that. She could just say she had, and not elaborate. But somehow…her other time on a Ferris wheel felt private. Like a secret. Even perhaps from herself, as she couldn't remember the experience totally. It was almost as if a part of her was hiding the memory until she was worthy.

"Hmm…should've gotten something to eat up here. Oh well. I'm assuming there'll be popcorn back at the Tower," said Speedy, winking at Starfire. She nodded in response, trying to recall what she had been eating her last time. She knew she had been eating something. For the first time…something that disappeared…

Robin frowned from the cab below them, but bit his lip.

"Do not interrupt her date Robin…" he told himself firmly. "Even if Speedy is taking our place…" He gritted his teeth and clenched the bar in front of him to prevent himself from leaping up at Speedy and beating him within an inch of his life.

BOOM!

Starfire looked up, her eyes glowing in preparation for the battle ahead. Speedy laughed from next to her.

"Chill, Starfire, it's just fireworks!" She stared up at the exploding flashes of color, blinking a couple times. Then she glanced slowly over at Speedy, whose eyes were glued to the sky.

"Right place…wrong guy…" she mumbled, sliding down in her seat. Speedy looked at her in concern.

"Hey, Starfire, are you okay?"

"I…believe I wish to go back to the Tower now. I am sorry." He tilted his head and shrugged.

"Okay. As soon as we get back down to the bottom, we'll leave. I promise. Sorry. I thought you'd like the fireworks."

Speedy looked back up at the fireworks as Starfire scooted over to the opposite side, putting her head on her hand. She stared off to the side and Robin saw her mutter,

"Not with you…I have just realized that I should not be here." He resisted the urge in whoop in joy, grinning widely instead.

"That's my Star…"

The Ferris wheel finally sunk back to the ground and Starfire hopped out, Speedy following behind.

"You sure there's nothing else you wanna do, Starfire?"

"I am sure. Please let us return…to the Tower" she had almost said "home". But she couldn't say that. She just needed to sit quietly and think. Sort things out. The walked back towards the Tower, Speedy started to feel quite uncomfortable. He suddenly had a sense that the whole afternoon and evening had been a waste. Robin thought otherwise. In his opinion, it was the breakthrough he needed. Now all Starfire needed was a slight push. And she would tumble right into his arms. Right?