Title: Her Cycle

Authoress: StarryTian

Summary: Robin and Starfire are best friends. But when Starfire suddenly gets her cycle, how will Robin deal with it? Warning: Not for people who are squeamish around a woman's period thingie… actually, I'm one myself….RobinxStarfire

Disclaimer: I do not own the Teen Titans, and don't really want to either. Who ever owns them right now is doing a GLORIOUS AND AWESOME job at it! (applauds)

A/N: Some people have been asking me why I would write about this subject. I just thought that nobody had ever done a Starfire period story before…. So yeah.

As the R-Cycle sped into the Jump City Drug Store's parking lot, Robin couldn't help but think that something was going to go horribly wrong. Taking off his helmet and putting in on his R-Cycle, he scanned the almost-empty parking lot for any fans… nope, all clear.

Breathing deeply, he walked over to the entrance and pushed the door open.

'Alright, I can do this…' he thought to himself. 'It's just a simple errand… that's it.'

Maintaining his composure, Robin held his head high and marched into the drug store. Luckily, nobody seemed to be around, save for the elderly woman at the counter who was watching him intently. (A/N: Ahem, no wrong ideas, 'kay?)

His well-trained eyes quickly scanned the signs hanging above each aisle, and stopped when he reached the word "personal items". Glancing around yet again, he walked as with as much poise as he could muster toward the aisle. Upon reaching the opening, Robin's confidence faltered at bit as he saw a nervous teenage girl scrutinizing the rows and rows of tampons and pads. Robin quickly looked away, and turned in the opposite direction, pretending to be looking at some popcorn brands.

'Come on… come on…' he thought impatiently, while tapping his foot. 'Get your things and get out of there!'

Suddenly, the Titans Communicator rang. Robin picked it up, only to be greeted by a grumpy Starfire.

"Robin, have you achieved your goal yet?" she asked all but nicely.

"Uh…no…"

"Well, hurry up!" Starfire snapped, her face clearly showing how impatient she was. "I cannot wait here any longer!"

"Erm, yeah sure!" Robin tried to calm her down. "I'll… I just—the line is really long, and----"

"Robin, stop with your petty excuses!" she snarled at him, her voice magnified in the bathroom. "I can distinctly see the popcorn behind you! JUST PURCHASE A PACKAGE AND GET BACK HERE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!"

And with that being said, Starfire hung up.

Robin sighed, and checked to see if the girl was still in there. Yep, she was.

'But,' he told himself. 'Starfire's counting on me… let go of your reputation just this once… nobody will even see…'

Mustering every ounce of dignity in him, Robin cautiously stepped into the aisle. He braced himself. Nothing happened. He breathed again. The girl didn't even notice him! Somehow, he childishly thought that an alarm would suddenly go off, perhaps because he was a boy, or something. Laughing at his behavior, Robin silently shook his head. It was such a silly thought.

With his newfound confidence, Robin took a couple steps and crouched down upon the first row of pads/tampons he saw. Suddenly, the girl turned toward him. Robin noticed.

"Oh…my…. god…" she uttered, dropping the package she was holding. "Y-your Ro-Robin!" she practically screeched the last part.

"Yeah, I've noticed," Robin said dully, standing up.

"I-I..you—erm,---I-uh…tamp--- …y-you…..I…" the girl took a deep breath, steadying herself. Finally, she said, "What are you doing here? In case you haven't noticed, this is the women's section! And you're not exactly a lady…"

"Erm… yeah," Robin nervously scratched the back of his head, watching as the girl walked over to him.

"So… what are you doing here?" she leaned towards him.

"Um, erm, I really shouldn't be here," he said in a rush. "Seriously, I'll just grab a pack and----"

"Oh my god, so you really are a lady?" she said, widening her eyes.

"WHAT!" Robin was flabbergasted. "NO WAY, I'M----"

"Oh, I see now!" the girl said, relieved.

"You do? Good, 'cause I'm not going to explain----"

"You're a she-man, aren't you?"

"…………"

"Don't worry, you're secret's safe with me!" she winked knowingly, and then started to walk away. Robin could hardly believe that this was the same girl he thought was so nervous.

'Guess looks can be deceiving…'

"Ah, WAIT!" he called, putting his hand on her shoulder. He couldn't just let this girl walk out of the drug store without getting the facts right!

The girl widened her eyes.

"You're… touching… me…" she stammered.

"Sorry," Robin said quickly, removing his hand. "Look, I'm NOT a she-man! I'm just on an errand for my… friend, and she needs…."

But he might as well talked to the wall for all the responses he got. Meanwhile, the girl whipped out her cell phone, and started to shriek animatedly into it.

"Erica, Erica! Guess what just happened!…. No, never mind, you'll never guess! Robin just touched me! …. No, I'm NOT KIDDING!….Yah, he's super hot … uh huh… uh huh…."

"LOOK, I'M NOT A SHE-MA----" Robin tried again, but was cut off by the girls finger shushing him up.

"Wait, sorry Erica… Robin's trying to talk to me! Yeah….kay, I'll call you back later….see ya!"

When she hung up, she turned her attention completely on Robin. "Yeah?"

"Okay, look," Robin said irritably. "I'm NOT a she-man, got it?"

"Mm-hm.. kay whatever. See ya!" the girl walked off, giving him a flirtatious wink.

Robin groaned. That was a complete waste of time. Just as he was about to walk back into the aisle, his communicator rung again. Reluctantly, Robin picked up.

"Yeah, Star?"

"ROBIN! WHERE ARE YOU!" Starfire screeched without further ado.

"Sorry! Sorry!" he desperately apologized. "I just got side-tracked! Seriously, I promise I'll be there in 10 mintues!"

Starfire glared at him.

"Uh.. okay 5 mintues?"

"Get back here as soon as possible, do you hear me Robin?"

"Y-Yes!" Robin stuttered.

"Good," and with a final click she hung up once more.

Robin shook his head. This was ridiculous. If anybody else ordered him around like that, they would be on the other side of the room quicker than they say, "Ow." But this was Starfire we're talking about here.

He walked into the aisle once more, and quickly glanced around. Nobody. Perfect!

But Robin's triumph was short-lived. All the different brands, colors, and labels stared back at him.

'Tampons… super-absorbent… thin…small… medium… large…flexi-wings… super-long…' the words swirled around the Boy Wonder's head as he tried to sort it all out.

"Need help there, boy?" a voice sounded behind him.

Upon instinct, Robin immediately swirled around, and got in a fighting stance.

"WHOA, HEY THERE!" the man said, putting his hands up in defense. "I ..uh….mean no harm. I come in peace! Seriously dude!"

"Oh, sorry…" Robin said bashfully, straightening up once more. "I though you were… nevermind."

"No, peace," the man winked. "I should've thought twice before tapping the Boy Wonder on the shoulder!"

"Um… yeah," Robin stared at him. He looked to be around his mid-twenties, and had a slight accent. He just couldn't put his finger on it. "So… can I help you?" He settled for the old routine.

"Huh?" the man looked perplexed. "Oh.. no man! I wanted to see if you needed any help!"

"…Help?"

"Shyeah!" he responded. "I mean, like, what's the Boy Wonder doin' in the ladies aisle?"

Robin groaned. He had enough of this. But one look on the man's face proved him otherwise; Robin did NOT like to lose.

"What are you doing in the 'ladies aisle'?" he replied, satisfied with his comeback.

"My girlfriend is over there picking out some … stuff!" the man pointed towards the middle of the aisle, showing a young woman around the age of 25 or so.

"Oh…"

"So, back to the question, young grasshopper… whatcha doin' here? Are you, like, lost or something? Or you do truly truly need one of these packages?"

Robin wished he would stop accenting on all of his words. It was making him dizzy… "No really, I just need to get one, and ----"

"NO WAY MAN!" the man shouted, and then lowered his voice considerably. "Are you like, a she-man?"

"ALRIGHT, I'VE HAD ENOUGH OF THIS!" Robin bellowed, but luckily, nobody but the man's girlfriend heard him. "Does EVERYBODY assume that a boy has to be a SHEMAN, JUST because he shops in here?"

"Haha, no!" the man guffawed, slapping Robin on the back while he growled. "I was just joking!"

"It wasn't funny…" Robin muttered.

"Now," he said, suddenly business-like. "what are you doin' here?"

"Oh yeah… um, I'm getting a package for Starfire---wait, you know Starfire right?"

"Ya, that hot alien chick?"

Robin gave him a death glare.

"Uh—oh yeah, I mean, she's all yours!" the man added hastily.

"Good… but… I don't know which one to pick…"

"Right then… is this her first time?"

"Yes."

"Then get… this one." he held up a package with a little white dove on it. "This'll do just fine."

"Thanks!" Robin said, and he really meant it. "Hey… what's your name?"

"John."

"Okay, thanks John!"

John smiled. "It's not everyday you get to help the Boy Wonder pick out tampons! Hahah! This is pure gold!"

"Right… anyways, thanks again," Robin called after his shoulder, as he walked towards the counter.

"Here," he handed the package to the elderly lady.

"This for you?" she eyed him with interest.

"Erm.. no, it's for a friend of mine…"

"That's what they all say, sonny…" the old woman chuckled.

"….Just charge it on the Titans tab…" (A/N: Did I say that right? I could never get that…)

Once he got the item back, Robin hopped on his R-Cycle and began the journey back to the Titans Tower.

A/N: Wow, that's must've been the most horrible-ist chapter I've EVER wrote! Also, I'm TRULY TRULY SORRY that I haven't been updating! Wanna know the reason? I'M BANNED FROM THE COMPUTER ON WEEKDAYS! AAUUUGGHHH…. NOOOOOO! But sadly enough, its' true. Even MORE sadly, I cannot review for your stories either! (UNTIL THE WEEKENDS OF COURSE!)

Also, PLEASE tell me when I can respond to "my" reviewers that actually take their precious time reviewing. I really appreciate that. (No matter HOW cliché that sounds). I desperately want to respond back, but I dunno if the petition has reached 200 yet. Does anybody know?

I won't ask you to review because I seriously DON'T deserve it…. (no, I'm not asking for pity…. Gah, I'm soooo pitiful!) But still, reviews would be appreciated! Heehee!

ROBIN AND STARFIRE FOREVER! ROBIN AND STARFIRE FOREVER! ROBIN AND STARFIRE FOREVER! ROBIN AND STARFIRE FOREVER! ROBIN AND STARFIRE FOREVER! ROBIN AND STARFIRE FOREVER! ROBIN AND STARFIRE FOREVER! ROBIN AND STARFIRE FOREVER! ROBIN AND STARFIRE FOREVER! ROBIN AND STARFIRE FOREVER! ROBIN AND STARFIRE FOREVER! ROBIN AND STARFIRE FOREVER!

Over and out,

StarryTian