Thank you my reviewers! I hope this is a satisfying conclusion!
Robin had just returned from the battle, and he was pumping more adrenaline now than ever before. The thought of facing Starfire's questions chilled him to the bone; he was afraid. Hurriedly he packed the last items into his bag and ran for the door.
To reveal a scowling Raven. She stood menacingly still, hands on her hips, eyes staring daggers into his own.
"Planning a camping trip?" She inquired mockingly.
Robin sighed, and Raven slapped him. Shocked, he stared, struck dumb and unable to say or do anything.
"Robin, you are such a boy."
With that, she spun around and floated off, to replaced soon by Starfire, looking very grave indeed.
"Robin."
That was all she said, and Robin folded like a napkin. Wordlessly he beckoned her inside and shut the door quietly.
She sat on the bed once more and waited expectantly.
Robin sighed. "Star, you gotta know how hard this is for me. I've been bred since day one by Batman to be secretive and reveal nothing that can be used against me. But I realize now that I can be open with you, and I'm sorry I haven't said anything before. You… you are very important to me and I care about you so much, I just wish I could make it up. So I'll tell everything."
Star listened then for almost half an hour as Robin related his detailed and grief-ridden past, starting from the days of his youth in the acrobat troupe "The Flying Graysons" and ending with his fight with Batman and the agreement to separate.
When he finished, Starfire's eyes were watery, and as she blinked them away she realized she was holding his hand. She blushed and hesitantly began to let go, but he held firm.
"Now you know," he finished. "What it's like to be behind blue eyes."
He kissed her gently, a smooth brushing of his lips against hers, and a jolt ran between them.
He yawned. "It's getting late; time to get some rest. Sleep tight, Star."
She smiled demurely. "Goodnight… Richard."
He smiled and escorted her to her room, squeezing her hand before bidding a final goodnight.
Starfire lay awake awhile before falling asleep. Sure, he had not professed his undying love, but-
"It's a start," she whispered silently. "It's a start."
R&R! Anyone want me to continue? I wish I could write more about it, but I'd just be beating it to death. Thanks for reading!