Author's Notes: Here's my third chapter, and my first slash fic. Yes, that's right. THIS IS SLASH. If you don't like it, please just skip this chapter. And don't complain to me afterwards, this is a fair warning. But anyway, please still review and leave a challenge for me. Thanks so much and enjoy!
Challenger: Koneko-Firefly
Character(s): Robin/Speedy (romance)
Challenge Details: The characters can not look at each other.
Disclaimer: I do not own Teen Titans. But, damn, I wish I did.

Awkward

Speedy and Robin were tied sitting back-to-back. Ropes bound them to themselves and to each other across their chests, legs and hands. Blindfolds were stretched across their eyes, neither could see the type of room they were in. But the two could tell that they were the only ones there, no footsteps or shuffling could be heard. They were trapped. With each other.

Great

"Damn it, Robin. How'd you get us into this one?"
"You're the one who suggested that we go down that dark alley," The boy wonder retorted, "Even though I told you not to! Now we've been kidnapped!"
"Oh yeah? Well, you were the one who beggedme to help you on this mission! And don't even say that it was my fault your so-called team was sent on a different task." Speedy growled blindly.
"If it wasn't for my team, you wouldn't have your little Titans East. You copied us!"
"You freaking sponsored my team's start-up!"

Robin gave a heavy sigh. Speedy did the same. Their squabble was over, the two heroes knew it. An awkward silence hung over their heads, weighing on both minds. Robin contemplated ways of escaping, while Speedy's brain was elsewhere. The two captives had their hands tied behind their backs, which ultimately created an extremely uncomfortable situation for the archer. He tried squirming out of it, but it didn't work. So he finally piped up:

"Would you mind getting your hand off my ass?"

Robin was taken aback. They were trapped, with no thinkable way of escaping, and all the stupid boy could put his mind on was Robin's hand on his butt! He almost laughed out loud at the immaturity of it.

"Speedy, this really isn't the time." He said in annoyance, but secretly wishing he could see the uncomfortable look on the other boy's face. Damned blindfold.
"It is the time. For all I know you could be gay, and may actually be enjoying this!" Speedy said jokingly.
A prolonged silence answered him.
The archer spoke again, "Uh...you're not enjoying this, right?"

Robin couldn't bring himself to reply. It wasn't until Speedy mentioned it, but he didn't so much mind being trapped here. It was good to be away from his team, from saving the city, and spend some time with someone he...wait. He didn't care about this immature, amateur hero that he was tied to, did he? No, that was unthinkable. But somehow the possibility still gnawed at his brain. Robin bit his lip in thought, and decided this was a time to be honest.

"Speedy," He began, searching for some words that might work, "I think I like you. I mean, a lot."

Now it was the archer's time for silence. Behind the blindfold, behind the mask, his eyes widened. He had been dreaming about this moment for months. Now that it was here, he wasn't really sure what he should do or say. He felt the boy wonder's head droop down behind him.

"But, if you don't like me, that's fine. I'll just...I'll be okay." Robin said after Speedy's pause.
The other hero shook his head. "No." He replied, softness that showed no memory of their argument shortly before filling his voice, "I feel the same way. For awhile now...actually."
Robin's head shot up. "Really? I didn't know...You never said..."
"I was too cowardly. But, I'm glad it's out here now. And I'm even happier that you return my affection."

They both blushed, this time savoring the silence and the presence of one another. They knew that together they'd be able to get out of this room, and see finally each other in a new light for the first time. They anticipated even more the looks on their teammate's faces when they announced their relationship. Then Speedy then suddenly realized something.

"You can get your hand of my butt now."

Robin smiled.
.:End:.

End Notes: This was a blast to write. I don't really know how this idea popped into my head, but it just came when I started writing. I hope you found it as funny as I did. - But anyway, please review and leave me a challenge! Thank you to all of you guys, and keep reading!