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Starfire and Raven bought their tickets and headed for the concession stand. Raven and Starfire agreed to get a large bucket of pop corn and wanted to share a cup of soda 'to save money' they told themselves, knowing that wasn't the reason at all. They entered the theatre and found seats in the back row, where it was dark. They didn't want to be disturbed. Raven placed her hand on the arm rest and accidentally touched Starfire's. Raven was about to pull her hand back but then Starfire grabbed her hand and laced their fingers together. During the movie, Starfire kept a tight grip on Raven's hand, letting Raven know that Starfire was paying attention to the movie. Raven smiled in the dark and turned her face away from the screen. She looked at Starfire who just seemed to be so caught up with the movie. Starfire felt Raven's eyes on her and turned her face towards Ravens direction. They stared at each other's eyes and forgot about the movie. The movie ended and the two were awakened from their daze when the lights turned on. They walked out of the theatre, holding hands, receiving many stares from the strangers they passed.

They headed for a nearby pizza place. The two were placed near the corner of the room, the darkest most romantic spot in the whole place. Starfire continued to blush at Raven's gaze. They picked from the menu and ordered. Raven couldn't help but smile as she watched Starfire eat with such innocence. Every thing about Starfire was pure and good. Perhaps that's why she felt attracted to Starfire. Starfire seemed to be untainted with thoughts of hatred and anger. The girl seemed to always feel joyful and positive. She acted on her feelings. She was Raven's complete opposite. From their powers to their personalities the two seemed to have nothing in common.

Starfire gazed at Raven as she ate her food diligently. She gazed at Raven with such curiosity. She wondered about the girl, worried about her. She knew little about Raven and maybe that's why she found the other girl so dashing. Raven was very mysterious. She was silent and always kept to herself. Always hiding her looks under her hood, her thoughts kept behind a book, her feelings buried deep inside her. She always had to control what she felt, she could not express her feelings unlike Starfire. 'How could someone so beautiful be unable to express her emotions?' Starfire thought. Starfire and Raven finished their meals, paid for it and headed out the door.

"Come with me..." Raven said as she began to float. Starfire nodded and flew with Raven. Raven used her powers to create a blindfold for Starfire. Raven guided Starfire for a few of minutes and finally, Raven landed in the middle of a forest, far away from the city.

"Where are we?" Starfire asked. Raven removed the magical blindfold. Starfire was amazed by the beauty of the place. There was a small water fall and many trees around the place.

"I found this place when I first came here... I come here to think and to meditate." Raven confessed. Starfire kneeled near the pool of water and saw her reflection.

"It is very beautiful." Starfire said. She stood up and faced Raven. "Thank you for sharing this place with me. I must say this reminds me of Tameran." Starfire said sadly.

"You miss it there?"

"Do not get me wrong, I enjoy being with you... and our friends but I miss my family." Starfire said as she looked at the stars. "I miss the warm breeze that passes through my room every summer. I miss spending weekends with my mother, playing games with my father... I even have missed my brawls with my sister, Blackfire." Raven placed a comforting arm on Starfire's shoulder.

"It must be hard for you."

"I have no problem with it... I have you don't I?" Raven nodded. Starfire sighed and snuggled closer to the blue haired empath, "Ravy..." Starfire whispered, Raven's arm suddenly dropped from Starfire's shoulder. Starfire sensed Raven's uneasiness and quickly asked, "What is wrong Raven?"

"My mother used to call me that..." Starfire wrapped a comforting arm on Raven's waist.

"I am sorry for bringing up and bad memories Raven." Raven smiled at Starfire.

"Don't worry about it... I don't even remember her much.... well I don't want to bore you with the details."

"Please tell me..." Starfire looked deep into Raven's eyes, her eyes pleading Raven to continue her story. Starfire was eager to learn more about Raven. Raven nodded and guided Starfire to a huge oak tree. Raven removed her cloak and placed it underneath the oak tree. They sat underneath the oak tree, in each other's arms. Raven was leaning on the tree with her arms around Starfire's waist. Starfire was leaning against Raven, tracing shapes on Ravens hands. "I don't know how I came to be. I never heard the stories because I was only 3 when my mom was killed by my father, a demon named Trigon." Starfire looked up at Raven, concern and sympathy was written on her face. "Don't worry I don't remember her, not her face, her name nor her voice. All I can remember is that she used to call me Rae and this smell, I don't know what it was but...." Raven paused and continued "then Azar found me, took me in, taught me how to control my powers."

"Oh Raven... your ordeal has been a very displeasing one." Starfire said, she knew none of the other titans knew about Raven's past. "I know no one else knows this, I thank you for sharing another secret with me." Starfire said as she snuggled closer to Raven.

"Starfire..." Starfire turned her head and looked up at Raven. They looked into each other's eyes and Raven started to lean in. Their lips were only millimeters apart... when their Titan communicators began to beep. Raven answered her communicator.

"Raven here...."

"Trouble near the Ocean View park..."

"We'll be there soon..." Raven said as she helped Starfire get up. 'Was she going to kiss me??' thought Starfire, her cheeks blushing crimson.

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