Before I start this chapter:

I'm really sorry that most of you hated my last chapter ):

But you should know me by now. Nothing is what it seems. Is it ever?

Please, keep reading because there is so much more to be told. THE STORY IS NOT OVER. DO NOT ASSUME THINGS WHICH ARE NOT SAID.

But, as a light break from all the BbxR ness, I put this chapter in. It'll give me time to make sure that the next chapter is good enough to put up.

Please, despite my lameness, take pity on me and keep reviewing.

Dedication: This chapter is dedicated to all the Robin and Starfire fans in the world. My second favourite couple. It has a special dedication to my cousin, who loves the pairing and wanted me to 'make them get together'. Here you go, Ju. (:

Chapter nine

"Starfire," Robin called, quietly, his breath showing in the cool air. "Star?"

There was no reply. The dark alleyways were creeping with shadows. Had Robin been a normal boy he might have been slightly freaked out. But he wasn't. Because for one thing he wasn't concentrating.

He was looking for her. He was worried about her. She cared so much for others, even if they wronged her.

He cared for her more than anyone else in the world. And right now, he had to find her.

"STARFIRE!" he shouted, louder than before. He ran towards the empty street, and heard muffled sobbing above him. He looked up.

A pair of purple boots dangled over a rooftop. He set about climbing up the walls nimbly swinging from fire escapes, until he landed on the top. He saw the tameranian's shaking shoulders and sat down beside her quietly.

"Starfire, please tell me what's wrong," Robin pleaded, his heart wrenched at seeing her cry.

"Robin…"

"Please."

Starfire sighed, and wiped her eyes with her slender hand. "It is Raven. I weep for her pain, and my own in being so helpless in the situation."

"What's the matter with Raven? Has something happened?"

"Something has happened. It happened many years ago."

"Are you going to tell me what it is?"

"Robin, you are my best friend," Starfire answered, looking out over the city and sighing again. "But I cannot."

"I won't make you," Robin answered, evenly. "But it might make you feel better."

Starfire bit her lip. How did the boy wonder always have this effect on her? Of course she knew why deep down. She loved him with all her heart. He had helped her through everything – always believed her, been by her side. But this wasn't about her or him. This was about Raven and Beast boy. This was different.

"I cannot," she repeated, feeling sad and tucking her knees up. It was oddly reminiscent of the time they shared on the roof of Titans tower all those years ago.

There was a silence as Robin touched her shoulder, causing her to look up. She tilted her head questioningly.

"What did you mean down there?"

"What did I mean when?" asked Star, confused at the dark haired boy's words. "I do not remember. I said many things."

"You said 'if you were her then you don't think you would've done the same'," Robin quoted vaguely. Starfire looked away.

"I meant what I said, I could not have done the same."

"What couldn't you have done? I don't understand."

"It is not about me, it is about Raven."

"It's not!" protested Robin, wisely, half chuckling. "It's about you. You were talking about yourself, weren't you?"

Starfire giggled at his logic. He always thought on his feet and she knew he was trying to cleverly get it out of her.

"You are trying to get me to tell you," Starfire accused, in a friendly tone. She smiled.

"Well, it's nothing to do with Raven if it's you we're talking about, is it?"

Starfire laughed, her tones echoing like wind chimes in a gentle breeze. "I understand."

She took a deep breath. "I could not have protected someone who was taking the man I love away from me and breaking my heart."

There was a stunned silence, as Star's words seeped into Robin's head.

Starfire expected him to ask about Raven's predicament and she braced herself for interrogation. But she wasn't prepared for what the young man said.

"You love someone?"

Starfire had to steady herself before she toppled of the roof. "I am begging your pardon?"

"You love someone," stated Robin, as a fact. Starfire looked aghast.

"I never said that!"

"Well," Robin looked at her slyly. "You sort of did."

Starfire turned red and looked down at her toes. "I did not mean to…"

"Who is it?"

"Who is what?"

Robin wondered silently if Starfire was the one playing mind games. She was a lot more intelligent than she let on.

"Who do you love?"

Starfire looked up at his face and tried to decipher it. Was he asking her who she loved because he wanted to know, or because he cared?

"I do not understand what you mean," she answered innocently, looking him in the eyes. "Explain to me what you speak of."

"Love," Robin spoke softly, looking up towards the sky. "Love. Love is something that is so strong it can never be broken – even if you want it to be. It bonds you to something in such a way, that it will never leave you even if you try to get rid of it. We all need love to survive, but sometimes we have difficulty in expressing it."

"You mean, like this?" asked Starfire, leaning over, and rubbing her nose against his cheek before the boy wonder had chance to comment. She kissed him so gently, that it was as if a butterfly had landed on his mouth. Robin turned crimson and was lost for words.

Star looked at him struggling helplessly. She giggled. "Are you alright, Robin?"

"Y-y-y-…" Robin looked at her, stunned. She had outsmarted him! But he was going to get the last laugh.

"I will be," he answered, recovering and grabbing her round the waist. The sudden movement took the girl by surprise and she let out a gasp. "After I've done this."

In that moment, both of them saw the glittering red haze of their love and knew that neither of them could escape it – even if they wanted to.

Just a short fluffy Robin and Starfire chapter. I hope you enjoyed it. Next chapter will be longer I promise you.

Just a little insight – I wanted to make RxSt act as if they were playing with each other, trying to tease eachother into submission. A weird concept I know, but I think that in the series they both know how the other one feels, yet they prolong it. Why? Maybe it's just a game they play, until one day one of them will decide to end it. That's my weird interpretation anyway.

Replies:

Quillmaster14: I know it wasn't. But it was part of the story. I don't know why some people (not you) don't accept that some chapters have to be links to future ones, like you said. Anyway, glad you liked those bits of it – was nice to have some positive feedback!

Greenlobster7878: Aww, thank you! (:

Porymon: AWW! I love it! That is uberly kawaii! However, for what I have planned it wouldn't have fitted. I still loved the little fic – nice job! (:

Gladdecease: I'm sorry all the psycological stuff is getting a little heavy isn't it? Although I heard something of interest the other day: It is easier to destroy than to create. Hmm…very interesting. Let me point out – this is not a Terra leaving chapter. I have no intention of leaving the story right now with a load of fluffyness etc. As nice as that would be it's too easy. Just wait and see, you may be pleasantly surprised. That was a big sigh you gave – I hope it was a good sign.

Afterdark: Terra took it well did she? Well, if you say so (:

Moonchild10: YAY! You are victorious? Then you must email me! Glad you are loving the story:huggles you muchly and feeds you special cookies: Thanks for the nice comments and yes, I'm very pleased with my A – it was a very important exam. I love long reviews – much better than short ones and they make me happy! (:

Jackdaw: Well thanks for your opinion. Hope you prefered this chapter!

That's all for now. Try to review and I'll update as soon as I can.

Love you all

xChibix