A/N: This is so awesome! I most definitely was not expecting so many people to read and review. And no one's said it sucks! I can die happy. XP This contains a short reference to my demented little friend, you'll know it when you see it. Shout outs at the bottom, as always.
Disclaimer: Do you really think that someone who owned the show would be writing /fan/ fiction?
"Robin? Are you alright?" Starfire asked as they walked out of the factory.
"What? Yeah, I'm fine." He assured her, offering a half-hearted smile. In truth, he was thinking of Slade, and how he managed to disregard his feelings for him. Must have been in denial… We do come from two different worlds… he thought as he walked out towards his motorcycle. He paused.
"Guys? I'm gonna go for a ride. I'll be back later." He mounted the bike and put on his helmet.
"You sure, man? You probably shouldn't go after Slade this soon. You've gotta be tired." Beast Boy asked.
"Yeah. That crazed fan of yours has been calling and sending you flowers and stuff." Cyborg added.
"It's getting really creepy. Even for me." Raven put in.
Must be Kari… God she needs a hobby… Robin sighed and shook his head. "I'll deal with her later. And I'm just going for a ride. I need to think." With that, he started the bike and sped off in the direction of the beach.
Robin had parked his bike at the pier and walked to a secluded part on the sandy stretch of beach. The soft sound of waves hitting the shore began to lull him into a peaceful sleep as he sat with his back against a pillar holding the pier up when he realized he was not alone.
Slade sat down quietly beside Robin.
"How did you find me?" Robin asked softly after a long period of silence.
"I was watching you from a few buildings away. I followed you here."
They sat in silence for a long time, simply savoring the peace of being in each others' company. Gulls called into the air. Seals sitting on rocks jutting out of the sea bellowed to their comrades in the water.
"So…" Robin began hesitantly. "You know the Titans will be furious with this."
"I know." Slade replied. "But I don't care. All that matters to me now is you, Robin."
Robin slipped his hand into Slade's. They sat together in silence, holding hands.
"Robin!" Robin looked up, startled, and saw that the Titans had surrounded him and Slade.
Cyborg stared at the scene before him. "Uh… Robin?"
"Yeah?"
"Why are you holding hands with Slade?"
A/N: Weeee! More cliffhangers! Only one more chapter to go! I know, shortness (both this chapter and the whole story), but I think the story rounds itself out quite nicely. I feel obliged to give you a warning: The last chapter is kinda dark/angst-y. Not too bad, but, it is what got it the T rating.
Shout outs:
RuledbySecrecy: Glad I could brainwash- I mean, enlighten, someone to the Truth. XD
Crash Slayer: -demented giggling-Yay, repeat reviewer!
Angelic jenny: HOMOPHOBE! Lol, I jest, I jest.
Pretty in Scarlet: Thankee much. I know, I don't know why I didn't have them kiss. Maybe in a different fic… -evil laughter-
You guys kick majorarse.
