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Chapter 14: Gone
The day somehow became cloudy once Robin returned to the hospital wing from his shower. Robin sat on Starfire's bed and started playing with Starfire's hair, whispering sweet things like,
"I've missed you," or "You're the only Star for me."
Starfire would always respond with a giggle and giving him a kiss on the cheek. Robin looked at the clock and then looked back down at Starfire.
"Hey Star," he said.
"Yes, Robin?" she replied.
"I'm going to the kitchen to grab something to eat. Would you like anything?"
"I cannot just go with you?"
"I don't think you are fully rested yet."
"Robin, I have been in this hospital wing for a numerous of days. My legs certainly deserve some exercise."
"They have been exercised; to go the bathroom and to take a shower."
"But I can fly also!"
"No."
"Hmph. You are one with the meanness."
"That's why you love me."
"I want the fruit they call 'strawberries' please."
"Coming right up, Princess," he winked and she attempted to throw a star bolt at him. Once the door closed, Starfire decided to get up and surprise him by standing up and walking around the room. Of course he'd make her lay back down but she loved surprising him. She slowly sat up and let her legs hang over the bed. She then pushed herself off and stood up. She was a little wobbly but she could manage. She practiced by walking around the room several times. It'd had been 15 minutes since Robin had left. She was getting worried (not to mention hungry). She decided to walk out, get changed, and meet him in the kitchen. Little did she know that once she turned the corner to meet him, she'd be in with a big surprise.
When Barbara was in her crime-fighting days, she had really good hearing. (A/n:only according to me..hahha) And she decided that it was an advantage to her plan. It was around noon and she decided to look for Robin. Luckily (for her) she met him right before he went back to Starfire.
"Hey Richard," Barbara said casually.
"Oh hey Babs, what's up?"
"Oh, I was just wondering how Starfire is.."
"She's doing pretty good. I was about to go back to her, would you like to come?"
"Um, as much as I would, I can't because I'm packing."
"What do you mean?"
"Like, duh, I need to go back and hang out with Bruce and Alfred. So I was just looking for you and like, what perfect timing right?"
"Yeah, so what time are you leaving?"
"Now."
"What? No way, you've got to stay another few hours Babs."
"I would, but I can't. The ride back to Gotham is like, a thousand hours so…better get started." Robin chuckled and Barbara heard footsteps coming.
'Now's your chance Barbara! Starslut is coming!' Barbara looked up at Robin and reached up for his mask. She took it off and threw it onto the ground before he could get it back.
"Let me look into your eyes before I leave again Robin," she said. She knew that Starfire had stopped and saw. Then she smiled and grabbed Robin's face.
"Robin, I just wanted to let you know, before I leave, that I've always loved you…more than just a brother; more than just a friend."
Robin's eyes grew wide and he was about to pull away but was stopped by her lips. He dropped the food and put his hands on her face. He pulled away and put his forehead to hers.
"Listen Babs, we've been through this road before. And it didn't work out because it didn't feel right to me. I love you so much, but only as a sister." She nodded and gave a bitter smile.
"Well little brother, then I guess I'll be seeing you." With that she turned on her heel and went to her room. Once in there, she took out her cell phone and called Speedy.
"Yeah?"
"Speedy, it's all set. Now wait and when Starfire and Robin come through the main room, be there for her. My work here is done. I'll see you later hottie."
Speedy shut off his communicator and waited for them to come out.
Starfire had just changed into a fresh outfit and was heading slowly for the kitchen when she heard voices. She peeked around the corner and saw Barbara and Robin. She saw that they were awfully close and that Robin's mask was on the ground. She was wide-eyed when she saw Barbara grab his face and bring it close to hers. Her heart cracked when she saw their lips touched and her heart broke when she saw Robin drop the food and put his hands onto her face. She turned around and leaned back onto the wall.
'Do not cry Starfire, do not cry,' she told herself. She then started walking to the hospital wing.
She sat there on the bed, arms crossed and eyes fixated on the 'thing on the wall'. It was then Robin (with his mask on) came in with the food in his hands and sat it on the table beside her.
"Hey, I missed you," he whispered while giving her a kiss on the forehead. She frowned. She took the bag and took out the strawberries.
"It looks like the fruit they call 'strawberries' have been smooshed. It was as if you have dropped them." she replied coldly.
"Yeah, funny story, ran into Barbara and she's leaving today so I gave her a brotherly hug and the bag fell. I'm sorry."
"Oh, I see." Starfire stood up and walked towards the window and watched as the sky became darker. It wasn't long before a few rain drops fell.
"Star, is anything wrong? Why are you out of bed?"
"You know Robin, the drops of rain from the clouds always remind me of a time of sadness. Remember that time, when we were younger, you had the obsession of Slade?"
"Yeah," he whispered.
"Well, that was a sad day for me. And today is another."
"What? Why? Because Barbara is leaving?" Starfire turned around and looked at Robin with sad eyes.
"No Robin, it is because you lied to me."
"How did I lie to you?"
"Did you kiss her?" Starfire asked, her voice rising.
"What are you talking about? Kiss who?"
"KISS BARBARA!"
"NO STARFIRE I DIDN'T KISS HER! WHY WOULD I!" Robin yelled. (A/n: As we all know, Robin tends to become regretful when he yells and becomes hot-headed.)
"This is why it is a sad day, Robin. You just lied to me." Starfire walked past him and went out the door. Robin ran his hand through his hair and then turned around to chase her. He ran up beside her and said,
"Starfire, why would I lie to you? I didn't kiss her, what are you jealous?" This really ticked Starfire off.
"EXCUSE ME! I AM NOT FEELING THE JEALOUSY! WHY SHOULD I BE?"
"THEN WHY ARE YOU ACTING UP OVER A KISS?"
"SO YOU ADMIT THAT YOU TWO KISSED!"
"Starfire, it was an innocent kiss, she kissed me, not the other way around. As long as it didn't mean anything then who cares?"
"I CARE ROBIN! How could you even kiss, or even let someone do the kissing to you and tell someone else you love them?"
"Stop it Starfire, you're overreacting."
"No. I do not want to talk to someone who would not tell me the truth." They both walked into the main room and as if right on cue, Speedy jumped up and went to Starfire.
"STARFIRE! Are you okay? Why are you out of bed?" he asked.
"I feel like I have the need to go to somewhere. Please Speedy, accompany me there. I do not feel like there is trust around this tower." Starfire said.
"NO SPEEDY. Stay out of this. This is between me and Starfire." Robin gritted through his teeth. Speedy glared at him. He turned to Starfire and said,
"I'll be waiting in the car Star."
"Thank you Speedy." she replied.
"You are not leaving this tower Starfire. Especially with that jackass." Robin said. Starfire walked up to him and stood in front of him just a few inches apart from his face.
"Who are you to tell me what I can or cannot do Robin? My "the boyfriend"? No. how can you be "the boyfriend" if you lie to me? I am going to go with Speedy and if you do not like it, then the luck of tough." she said, restraining her anger through a calm voice.
She turned around and walked rather fast towards the door. Robin quickly followed and stopped to say,
"Star, if you go out that door, then don't bother coming back." Robin replied his voice rising.
"Fine! I will not come back. Gives you more "the space" and lets you go and kiss other girls! See if I care!" she yelled.
"GREAT! Just great. Thanks Starfire. I'll have tons of fun making out with billions of girls because you left with Speedy. Just what I always wanted! I MUST BE THE LUCKIEST GUY IN THE WORLD TO HAVE MY GIRLFRIEND TO WALK OUT ON ME WITH SOME GUY THAT I DON'T TRUST! GREAT! I OWE THIS TO YOU STARFIRE!" Starfire's eyes were already pooling up tears. She looked down onto the floor and then looked back up to Robin with the tears rolling down her face. It was quiet between the two and they both listened to the pouring hard rain fall down on the roofs and window. Robin immediately regretted it and his face softened. He reached out to wipe the tears but she turned her head. She looked down and sniffled. She turned around and put her hand on the doorknob. She turned it and opened the door. Just as she was about to walk out, she turned her head and looked at Robin, multiple tears falling from her face. Her eyes were full of hurt. She was hurt.
"And to think you actually loved me," she whispered and slammed the door running to the TE car. She went inside the car and started to sob.
"Starfire, what's wrong?" Speedy said while starting the engine.
"Speedy, just go. I cannot bear to be at this place any longer. Go before Robin comes." she cried. Just then they both heard Robin's voice.
"SPEEDY GO NOW!"
Robin just stood there after what she just said. He felt like just dropping on his knees and breaking down. Another thing to add to his 'What I Regret Doing to Starfire' list. The fight replayed in his head, over and over again. Then he heard a car start. He snapped out of his trance and ran out the door. Then the lights turned on and he stopped halfway to the car. He could barely make out Starfire in the car window but he knew she was crying.
"STAARFIIRE!" he shouted. He started to run to the car when it drove off. He tried to catching up to it, running as hard as he could.
"STARFIRE!" he kept screaming. Every time he yelled her name, the car seemed to go faster and faster. Suddenly Robin just tripped. He fell on his side and he tried to get up. He was too tired and his wet uniform was weighing him down. He got onto his knees and just watched the car become smaller and smaller into the streets. His vision became blurry and he let out a frustrated yell.
"Starfire, I'm sorry.." he whispered and let a tear roll down. The walk back to the tower seemed endless to Robin. Once he reached there, he opened the door to find a worried team. He collapsed onto his knees again and let his head hang.
"Robin, dude, what happened?" Beast Boy whispered dropping down to his level while Raven put a towel and a warm blanket over him. Robin shook his head a few times before looking up.
"I'm so stupid. I let her go with that bastard." he whispered.
"Robin, what are you talking about?" Raven asked.
"I let her go. Raven, I let her go. She's went with Speedy and now.." he trailed off.
"Now what Robin?"
"She's gone…" he whispered.
so were you expecting it to end right here?puahaha (;i'm sorrie that i couldn't update sooner. but i hoped you enjoyed this story (:
I'll try to post the new one soon :DD i LOVE ALL OF YOU!
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