Chapter 4 (Robin's Surprise.)
A/N: Sorry it took me so long to update, I caught Harry Potter fever, if you know what I mean, I finished the book, and am therefore cured and free to type like the wind… Here it goes…
Raven slowly turned around on her heels, Star's head was bobbing around hair flying from side to side, just as usual but as she turned a corner Raven saw that she was not mistaken. Star was DEFINATLEY wearing make-up, a LOT of make up, Glittery purple make-up… "Right, I'm gonna pretend I didn't just see that…" Now Star had done some random odd things before (Drinking mustard, enjoying drinking mustard, asking for MORE mustard) but she didn't usually do odd things for no reason. (Like the time she had worn rain gear, including boots, and a HUGE, BRIGHT YELLOW rain jacket, but she had done that with a reason.) Raven wondered what could have possibly given her the idea to wear make-up... And besides that where'd she get the makeup? How had she put it on so well? Raven brushed these questions from her head laughing to herself, in a few seconds Robin would definitely have a surprise…
Robin sat somewhat bored in from of the screen, in the same spot he always sat in. It was always a boring wait, even if it was short. He hated waiting for Star. He wasn't exactly a 'morning person', and Star's attitude was like a cup of hot coffee to him. That and he just liked to be with her, to talk with her… She made him happy. Often times Robin wondered if he made her happy… He'd sure like to, but… He wasn't quite sure how… After all, he was only her 'best friend' and nothing more… But, you'd think after all they'd been through she might feel, slightly differently, maybe even like him! But… Suddenly Robin thoughts were interrupted. His heart beat just a little faster as he heard the door start to open… Star was finally up… Straining to hear her footsteps over Cyborg and Beastboy arguing, he fought the urge to turn around and greet her. "What would be so bad if you just turned around and said, "Hi Star"? What harm could that possibly do? She won't realize you like her if all you say is "Hi Star" " Robin realized he was right. He went to turn around and say Hi but he realized that Star was no longer there. "Crap." "Hey there's always tomorrow…" Robin turned back around so he'd face the screen, but he nearly fell off the couch… Starfire was wearing… MAKEUP?
Again, Star had done things that had made him wonder, but makeup… Most girls her age probably did wear makeup, but not superheroes. You couldn't exactly go, "Ahh! My Mascara is running!", and run off to fix it, in the middle of a battle! As Robin continued to stare at Star he thought, "But she isn't wearing mascara." Robin sighed at himself. Then he tried to figure out Star's actions… Why did people usually wear makeup? … When they were in a play, trying to look younger, special occasions, when they were trying to look older… Bingo. The waitress at the restaurant… She'd made Star feel like a little girl and so she was trying to prove she wasn't by wearing makeup. Which was actually pretty well put on… But that was beside the point. Robin had to admit, Star had known what she as doing when she put on the makeup, it looked perfect, even if it did lack mascara… AND it tied in to her purple uniform perfectly… In fact she looked kinda… hot… Robin immediately scolded himself inside his head. 'Hot' was usually not a word to describe Star. 'Cute', 'Lovely', 'picturesque', 'gorgeous, 'beautiful', yes, but 'hot'…Not exactly… It just didn't match her personality. That's when Robin realized he was still staring at Star… Opps.
Star wasn't sure if Robin had noticed her new look or not, he had been staring into space over her shoulder for some time, but- oh he just snapped out of it… But he hadn't said anything. Star sighed Robin rarely said anything, or so it seemed, he just silently sat at the screen, watching Beastboy, and Cyborg argue. "Star?" Robin's voice, Star jumped, nearly falling off of her chair. Robin laughed. A little voice in the back of her head thought, "How dare he laugh a me…" But Star calmly brushed that thought out of her mind; if anyone laughed at her she would rather it be Robin, her best friend. "Only because he doesn't like you enough for him to be your boyfriend…" Star also brushed that thought from her head. Star pulled herself back into her chair and smiled at Robin. "Star, can I talk to you for a moment?" "Yes", Star smiled, nodding as Robin led her to the top of the roof…
Robin's thought spun…could he say it? He'd have to now; he was on the roof! He slowly took in a breath, "Star… I noticed how that waitress treated you last night, and… I wanted to tell you… I don't- we, the titans, don't think of you as a little girl. You're our friend Star, and you don't have to wear makeup, or act sophisticated when you're around us. I-we like you. Um- Just the way you are." Star's eyes seemed to brighten in the morning sun, "Thank you Robin!", she hugged him, whispering in his ear, "You really are my best friend." Robin smiled despite himself, her best friend, only her best friend.
After what seemed like hours of hugging, Star finally let go of him. And got up to go but as she reached the stairs Robin spoke words that he hadn't meant to say, "Sweetie, wait." His eyes widened beneath his mask, his mouth hung open gasping and gaping at himself. Had he just said…? "What did you say Robin?", Star actually seemed kind of angry. Robin realized, his heart skipping a beat, she didn't know what 'sweetie' meant. He hadn't ever explained it to her. The gears in his head turned quickly, she had seen him get mad at the thought of somebody calling her sweetie and had assumed it was a bad thing. "Star… Sweetie, is a term used when… You like someone, more than a friend…" As she slowly turned around he caught the look of absolute confusion on her face. He realized she was thinking about the waitress, "Or it is also used when a- grown up… is talking to a younger girl." "Robin… Did you call me… sweetie?" Robin held his breath nodding slightly. "Frien-Robin, do you like me more than a friend?" Robin nodded. The next thing he knew Star was standing right next to him again, "Why didn't you tell me sooner?" And then she hugged him, smiling as only Star could.
A/N: One more Chapter to go… Chapter 5 (Revenge on the Waitress)