Chapter 3:

The next morning came quietly calmly without a peep from the villains. Beastboy yawned and got up, he was too tired to imitate a rooster and besides today was a Saturday; a weekend. A day where all he was going to do was slouch around and act lazy. With the exception of going after the days escaped lunatics, weirdoes and miscreants. When he walked into the kitchen he saw Starfire showing off a pleated skirt and tee shirt that said 'Beware I am the cute one.' She was being carful as not to upset her injury.

He wiped the sleep out of his eyes and saw Star in a new way; a way that surprised even him. He found her attractive, really attractive, not that she wasn't attractive normally but he had always looked at her like a friend. Today however was strangely different.

She turned to greet him. "Hello Beastboy. What do you think?" She posed again and turned around.

Beastboy smiled. "You look pretty. That skirt really compliments your sexy legs." He stopped and covered his mouth suddenly, embarrassed that he said that.

The others listening stopped also, they looked at Beastboy oddly.

Cyborg walked up to him and broke the sudden silence, he had recently replaced his broken cyber eye. "Boy Gar you really put your foot in this time."

Starfire turned to Raven. "What is this sexy mean? Is it good?"

Raven looks at her. "Depends on who you ask. He was just saying it looks good on you."

Starfire smiled at her green friend and the others. "Thank you. I'm glad you all approve. Especially you Garfield and I am pleased to know I acquired the right garments."

Beastboy quickly went about his business about the kitchen and ate breakfast with the others.

Afterward Beastboy caught up with Starfire. "Uh… Star?"

She turned around and flashed her sweet friendly smile at him. "Yes my green friend?"

He gulped nervously and scratched the back of his head. "About what I said… It just came out. I don't know why."

Her smile didn't fade. "You are my friend and I value your opinion. Raven said sexy was good anyway. At least I didn't get attire that doesn't match. I've only shopped a few times before, it's not easy."

Beastboy smiled back. "Thanks for understanding. Girls are really weird sometimes. I only meant to say you looked pretty in those clothes not the other thing."

She nodded. "It is alright. Do you wish to hang out?"

He shrugged. "Sure. Where do you want to go?"

She smiled again, grabbed his hand with her unbroken arm, and dragged him downstairs toward the entrance. "Maybe the park or we can take a walk."

They ended up on the boardwalk and walked around window shopping. Several other guys also commented on Star's clothing. A few catcalls were aimed at her as she passed groups of guys.

She blushed a little at a few of the comments but smiled anyway. She hadn't quite gotten used to boys and their habits and the idea that she was an extremely attractive girl.

They decided to go to the nearby amusement park and have some fun.

After three hours they returned to the tower laughing and enjoying each others company. They walked in through the front entrance and passed Cyborg, greeting him.

He waved back and looked oddly at the two. "What's going on here? First Robin and Raven start gettin' closer now it's B and Star." He paused to think a moment. "Wait… It must be those vials Robin said fell into the air conditioning ducts." He then walked to his room and hooked himself into a diagnostic program. He told the computer to look for any foreign agents in his body. The computer found none. He looked at the results. "Must be cause' I'm half robot. So that poison and that other liquid only affects fully biological people." He unplugged himself and decided to see what exactly these two chemicals did to his friends; though he already had a good idea. He turned off the computer and went to observe the others.

When he found them he saw a strange site. Raven was smiling and talking with Robin and Starfire was still laughing at the few jokes of Beastboy's that she understood.

He walked up to Raven first. "Rae, you're smiling?"

She turned toward him and nodded. "Even I smile at times Cyborg. I'm in control of my emotions, I'm not dead."

Cyborg shrugged. "Maybe so but you have to feel something to smile. What's gotten into you?"

She shrugged. "You're right and I do feel. I feel a lot. I control it, but I feel."

Cyborg was a little taken aback. "If you're in control why are your feelings so apparent today?"

She looked at him and gave him a quick smile.

He reared back in surprise and sighed. "Whatever. Well have fun."

She nodded, "Of course I will." and turned back to Robin. She continued their conversation.

Cyborg sat on the couch and looked at Beast boy and Star laughing it up. He listened to what they were talking about. He found that it was a few funny stories and several bad jokes, some Starfire laughed at others needed explanation.

During the whole day Cyborg noticed his four friends getting closer to each other. On several occasions he silently caught Beastboy and Starfire holding hands. Robin and Raven were sitting closer to each other at the table as time went on, almost cuddling each other. What was odd is that Raven could have fallen in love with anyone. But of all the members there Cyborg felt that Robin was probably the best candidate.

He walked into the training room and saw Robin working out. "Hey, Rob, got a minute?"

Robin stopped after striking the dummy he looked over at Cyborg. "What's up, Cy?"

Cy sighed. "Batman contacted me last night about the potion. He said it's killing you, Star, Rae and B. He said it's because of the feelings you've had for Rae longer then you'd admit. The fear potion is feeding off any self doubt or fear of commitment any of you four have toward the other. He's still trying to figure out a cure."

Robin walked up and placed a reassuring hand on his shoulder. "It'll be fine. Rae and I feel great."

Cyborg sighed in relief. "That's good to hear. I'd still be on my toes though."

Robin nodded. "Always. If you learn more let me know. The effects of the fear potion may not be taking effect yet, but it doesn't mean they won't."

Robin walked out of the training hall and to his room.

Cyborg walked out also and headed for the garage to work on a project he had started during the week long break sans villains.