A/N: Alright, this is a new couple with a new concept going here. I tried this couple in a previous fan fiction of mine, and fell in love with it. My reviewers seemed to enjoy it also, so I've decided to make my own little tale upon it. This will be a story that's on the shorter side; only about eight chapters or so.

Summary: On a breezy autumn night, Starfire meets a new, mysterious man. But perhaps he isn't so new after all…Robin is suspicious from the start, and desperate to get to Starfire before it's too late, but when he becomes entangled in a plan involving Slade, she's quick to fall in love and neglects her feelings for Robin. But could this new man have something to do with Slade's latest plot? Couplings: SladeStar, RobStar

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The café down on Fifth Street saw a good amount of business. People would come listen to poetry on Fridays and drink pumpkin cappuccinos in the fall. The leaves were dancing in colorful patterns outside, meaning the espresso machine would be working non-stop. The calendar read out 'Friday', adding to the swarm of people. The workers at the store started to see new faces as time progressed.

In particular, a man sitting at table was catching everyone's eye secretly. He sat with a large mug of classic English coffee, reading a book casually. He was dressed in a sharp pinstripe suit jacket, with a pair of matching dress pants. He looked as if he had stepped fresh out of a business office, but his aura was far from that impression. He had blinding bright blonde hair that went in every which way, covering his left eye mysteriously. The one remaining eye was a striking blue, clouded with some unknown compunction.

A small bell that rested upon the door rang through the café; it went almost unnoticed until everyone looked at the girl that walked through the door. She was unmistakable; a legend if you will. Her flaming auburn hair rested at her lower back as she walked to the counter. The name 'Starfire' rested quietly on everyone's lips. They watched the door for a couple of seconds, waiting to see her comrades, but she was alone.

The only seat left in the entire place was the one across from the peculiar man. The poetry readings had become quite popular. Starfire made her way over to the table, her pumpkin cappuccino in hand.

"May I have this seat?" She asked pleasantly as always, smiling at the man.

His glossy blue eye looked up at her, inspecting her for a second. "Be my guest." He knew her so well, if only she knew of him, she would run so far away.

The reading wasn't going to begin for a few minutes or so, leaving time for casual chitchat. Starfire studied the man for a second.

"You seem familiar…Perhaps we have met before?" She held her coffee, enjoying the aroma that drifted into her nose.

He put down his book, raising his eyebrow slightly. "Perhaps. I know of you, you're that Titan…Starfire, correct?"

She nodded and smiled. "You know my name, but I do not know of yours…"

His mouth opened slightly as he went to say something, but decided against it harshly. He thought for a second and then spoke, "My name is…Joseph Wilson."

Starfire smiled. "It is very nice to meet you Joseph. I believe that we could become very quick friends!" She liked his mysterious aura; it was alluring and almost seductive in a way.

Joseph. It would be a long while before she figured out who the real Joseph Wilson was. He pushed such thoughts aside, finding himself with a strange attraction to her. Like a moth to a flame. "So what brings you to a place such as this? It doesn't really seem your style…"

"Oh, my other friend, Raven, I'm sure you've heard of her, suggested I come here. I am enjoying this…cappuccino…I believe it is called?" She glanced at the cup.

He nodded. "Yes. It is quite good…"

They talked quietly as the poetry began, listening to bits and pieces of it but more a less listening more to one another. A slight sparkle went through both of their eyes as they found out more information about each other. It would be overstated to call it the cliché term, 'love at first sight' but there definitely was some sort of spark.

"So, most people your age are at a place of work right now…What do you do for your living?" Starfire asked.

He thought again for a second. "Well…I take odd jobs here and there, whatever people ask me to do. I'm beginning to enjoy working by myself though…"

She tilted her head. "I see…I was hoping to get a 'job' but most places are very unwilling to hire a superhero."

"Doesn't the team get money from the city or something?" He asked, raising an eyebrow.

Star nodded. "Yes but Robin is very…oh what is the word…stingy…I believe Raven said when it comes to our funding."

"I see…Well, I'm sure you'll find something." He gave her a very faint, handsome smile. She thought she would melt at that sight.

Before they knew it, the reading was over and the moon was sitting in the sky. Starfire and Joseph were walking slowly down the sidewalk, stalling their way back to their destinations.

"I am sorry to part so soon friend, but my team mates will be most worried if I do not return. "Starfire said, a hint of sadness in her tone.

He held up a hand. "It's fine, I understand…I really did have a nice time talking to you tonight though…"

A few seconds went by as their eyes met, locking with some unknown force.

"Would you like to meet up again some time? I believe I have my number of phone service with me." She reached into the pocket of her jeans.

Joseph smiled to himself at her strange speaking patterns; he pulled out a piece of paper and a pen, scribbling down the numbers as she read them out to him. He overlooked it and placed it in his pocket.

"I'll be in touch." He said, smiling once again. He had never smiled so much in his entire life. Did she possess some godly power over him?

Starfire pulled her denim jacket around her and nodded. "Goodbye Joseph!" She called as she began to walk back towards the tower.

He began to walk the opposite direction, back to his original course. He gave a slight wave and watched her disappear into the distance. The wind began to pick up in the air, leaves rustling all around in response. It didn't take him long to get back to his hideout, he walked in, once again becoming enveloped in darkness.

His butler, Wintergreen, appeared at his side and took his coat. "I trust the poetry reading was to your liking?"

He nodded. "Yes…I met someone too…though I already knew her…"

Wintergreen raised a graying eyebrow. "Does she know who you are?"

"Of course not." He picked up his infamous orange and black mask, glancing at it. "I doubt her little friends would approve if she knew who I really was…"

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Starfire slipped into the tower later that night, hoping that the team would be asleep by now. She hadn't expected to stay out past nine o' clock or so, but meeting Joseph took up a great more deal of time than she had planned. A small smile graced her lips at the thought of him. They had just met, but already, he was making a very good impression in her mind.

"There you are." Robin remarked, walking out of the kitchen to meet Star at the door.

She gave a slight gasp, not expecting anyone to be in the room. "Oh…Robin…"

He gave a gentle smile. "Raven said something about you going to listen to poetry, how'd that turn out?"

A bright smile appeared on her face. "It was glorious! I made a new friend; his name is Joseph Wilson. We are planning to meet up again soon."

Robin furrowed his masked eyebrows. Wilson…that last name sounded familiar. He brushed it off for now, making a mental note to investigate it later. "That's good. Just be careful about meeting new people, all right Star? Not all of them have the best intentions…"

"Thank you for your concern Robin, I am most grateful. But something about Joseph…I feel he is a good person." Her mind flashed back to his handsome smile, a warmth washing over her. "Well, I shall be off to my sleeping quarters now."

He gave a slight nod. "Night Star."

She gave a slight wave and walked out of the room, a bit of spring in her step. Robin leaned against the counter and gazed up at the ceiling, sighing. A ripple of worry went through him at the thought of Starfire meeting some new, mysterious man. But she was an adult, she could take care of herself. They had just met anyways, so this one time meeting could just fizzle into nothing.

Still, he could see the sparkle that shone through her eyes at the mention of his name….

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Starfire landed on her bed with a long sigh. She had barely heard a word of poetry tonight, but she hadn't bothered to tell Robin. Raven had told her once that he often over analyzed things, especially when it came to new people. Perhaps she was over analyzing tonight's meeting.

But her heart was filled with such warmth as she reflected on their conversation. She had to see him again, just once. Just to see if she still felt the shiver that raced up her spine when he spoke with that smooth voice of his. He was so handsome, it was almost as if he were too handsome to even exist. Perhaps tonight was all just some wonderful dream, she thought, as her eyes began to drift closed.

'Or perhaps I have met my…prince charming?'

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A/N: So, what do you guys think? This is a different type of writing for me, for some reason. It's really somber and mysterious. I like it though, it shows my writing style has improved a bit. So, leave me your reviews and tell me what you think.

You may leave suggestions about grammar and spelling and whatnot, but do not flame me on the couple please. Don't tell me 'Rob and Star forever!' because I can't stand that.

Couple notes on characterization: I think it would be very like Starfire to feel all fuzzy inside about meeting someone new. She has sort of that adolescent innocence about her, that she would be quick to call her curiosity a form a love. But as time passes, who knows what could form?

Love,

Emmery