Raven was the first to wake up. She opened her eyes to find Starfire's head, nuzzling her neck. She never remembered feeling so relaxed in her sleep. It was the first time in along time that Raven was able to sleep peacefully, and she had Starfire to thank for that. Her thoughts were disturbed when she felt the heat from Starfire's hand on her stomach. Raven moved her hand from Starfire's back and began to stroke Starfire's red locks. She let her free hand trace shapes on the hand that Starfire draped over her stomach. Raven inhaled Starfire scent, the smell of strawberries and chocolate. The red head began to stir awake.
"Hi..." Starfire said, she snuggled closer to Raven, smelling Raven's scent of vanilla and cherries. Raven continued to stroke the beautiful alien girl in her arms. Starfire moved her head closer to Raven's neck. Raven could feel Starfire's breath on her neck. They both could smell each other's scent.
"Morning..." Raven replied as she placed a kiss on Starfire's forehead and the continued to stroke each other. They stayed like that for about 30 minutes, just holding each other and caressing each other, until Robin interrupted them by knocking on Raven's door.
"Raven breakfast is ready! Go wake up Starfire too!" Robin yelled. The girls sighed and reluctantly got up off the bed. Starfire winked at Raven, making Raven smile. She headed for her room to change and shower. Raven headed for the bathroom. The girls sat next to each other during breakfast and if the boys were paying attention, they would have noticed that the girls were sitting closer to each other, closer than usual. A lot closer. They snuck glances at each other and smiled every time no one was looking. After finishing thier meal, they stood up from the table and walked over to the sink. Raven washed the dishes and Starfire dried them. They finished the dishes and put them away.
After cleaning up, the girls headed for Raven's room. Raven opened her door and let the alien red head in. Starfire looked around the room as if she had never been inside it. Raven's book shelf caught her eyes and she flew in front of it. She gazed at the books intently.
"I could read let you read one if you'd like," offered Raven. She saw a hint of curiosity in Starfire's eyes. The innocence that Starfire displayed amazed Raven sometimes. Most of the time, it made Raven feel secure. She felt safe, knowing that she could confide in Starfire because the girl was pure and would not think wrong or would not misunderstand her. Starfire would not judge her and she loved that about Starfire. She knew in her heart that Starfire would accept her no matter what.
"Perhaps you should." the red head replied.
"Or I can read it to you, if you'd like." Raven offered. She saw Starfire flying to her bed. Starfire lay down on her bed and nodded. Raven looked at her book selection, "Which one would you want to read?" asked the blue haired half breed.
"One that you favor." Starfire replied as she patted the empty space next to her "now come, and read me a story..." Starfire said, her voice carrying a gentle tone. Raven flew to her bed and landed near Starfire. Both girls inched closer together. Raven was sitting up, leaning against the head board of the bed, her legs stretched out with the book in her hand. Starfire placed her head on Raven's lap. Raven used her powers to hold the book up in the air.
"This book is called..." Raven started. Starfire listened intently as Raven continued to read. One of Raven's hands traced circles on Starfrie's shoulder, the other held Starfire's hand. This went on for a couple of hours until Raven finished reading Starfire the whole book.
"That was amazing..." Starfire said. Raven nodded as Starfire repositioned her head onto Raven's chest. She placed her hand on Raven's stomach and traced patterns on Raven's flat stomach.
"I know, its one of my favorite books." Raven thought the mood of the room was getting a little bit too serious so she looked over to her side and picked up her pillow. She threw the pillow at Starfire. Starfire was hit right on the head.
"Raven!" Starfire exclaimed. She threw a pillow back at Raven and the pillow fight began. Raven dodged the pillow and tackled Starfire. They rolled around the bed. Raven tried to tickle Starfire and Starfire could not fight back. She laughed and laughed. Raven felt like she was hearing angels singing to her as the girl below her continued to laugh. "stop... you are the victor" Starfire said breathlessly. Raven complied at took her hands away form Starfire's ticklish sides.
"Hey Starfire?" Raven said as she stoked Starfire's hair.
"Yes Raven?" Starfire said as she continued to trace circles on Raven's muscular stomach.
"You wanna go to the movies later?"
"Yes... perhaps we can watch some thing scary..." Starfire said. Raven shook her head at her friend.
"Did you forget last night?"
'What a question to ask...' Starfire thought to herself. 'I could not forget my nights with your Raven, I could never forget our time together.' Starfire admitted to herself as she smiled.
"I shall be less scared knowing you shall be beside me." Starfire replied as she looked into Raven's blue orbs.
"I'll always protect you Star..." Raven said as she put her hand and Starfire's together and laced their fingers together.
"Promise?" Starfire asked, staring deep into Raven's eyes.
"Promise." Raven replied honestly. 'I would never let anything happen to you Star, never..' Raven thought silently to her self. 'An unofficial date, this should be interesting.' both girls thought in their heads. They kept their calm on the outside, but really on the inside, they were overjoyed.