Chapter 2

Getting Closer

It had been two weeks since the secret admirer incident …Robin and Starfire had begun spending more time together. The two of them had decided to take it slow, they hadn't even told the other Titians yet. They spent most of their time on the roof of Titian's Tower; Starfire loved it up there. She loved just to look up at the stars and let Robin hold her. In his arms she felt safer than anywhere in the world. She leaned on him, it was getting late. Her breaths became longer and her chest rose and fell. She was starting to fall asleep. Robin looked down at her. Her eyes were closed lightly, and her red hair covered part of her face. He blushed as she wrapped her arms around his waist tightly and cuddled against him. She sighed lightly with a small smile on her face. Robin watched Starfire attentively. When she finally drifted asleep, Robin breathed in her sweet scent. To him, Starfire smelled like strawberries or marshmallows; Robin didn't care, all he knew was that she drove him wild. He shook his head to bring him out of his daze and leaned back thinking about how perfect the moment was. As it grew later, it began to get colder. Fearing Starfire would get sick, he gently woke her. She looked up at him with sleepy eyes, smiled sweetly and kissed his neck. Her kiss sent shivers down his spine. She felt like velvet and her kiss was exhilarating. He felt powerless around her; he didn't want to have to move her but finally forced himself to. He held her up as she walked sleepily back to her room. She laid down, Robin covered her with her down comforter. The sky was clear and the moonlight filter through the window resting on Starfire's face, he knelt down next to her bed and gently kissed her forehead.

Morning came, being in a good mood from the night before; Robin decided to wake up early and make breakfast for everyone. He decided to make Starfire's favorite: pancakes with Strawberries on top. When Starfire woke up she immediately smelled the pancakes. She rose from her bed and got dressed. As she glided down the hall, she could hear Robin humming one of her favorite songs; 'You make me Feel so Young' by Frank Sinatra. Starfire absolutely adored Frank Sinatra. He always sung about love and being so happy. She came into the kitchen smiling at him, for a second he didn't notice her presence and was still humming and swaying to the tune. When he turned around there she was staring at him. He immediately stopped and turned bright red.

"O, hey Star! I was just…umm…making pancakes." he said as he smiled nervously. "Do you want one?" he asked with an embarrassed smile. Starfire nodded her head. As she took the plate from him she placed her hands over his. He was surprised at how warm her hands were; even though it was a little cold in the Tower. He looked at her, finding comfort in her eyes. Robin smiled and wondered what he did to deserve her. The two sat down at the table. They began talking about the days activities, yesterday Robin had promised to take Starfire to the park. He told her that they could spend all day there, she giggled in anticipation. Starfire reached for his hand and caressed it. Robin sighed; he loved to feel her gentleness and warmness on his body.

"Hey guys!" Robin jumped at the voice. It was Cyborg…he had just woken up and was starving. "Oooo I'm sorry am I interrupting anything?" he asked suspiciously. He looked at Robin knowingly, Robin glared at him.

"No please, join us in the eating of flat cakes with strawberries." Starfire insisted. Cyborg made himself a plate and sat down. The rest of the Titians soon followed. Raven being the last to come out.

"DUDE! Pancakes!" yelled Beast Boy. "Good! I'm as hungry as a horse!" he said whilechanging into a horse. "Hey Rae, aren't you going to have some?" he asked with his mouth full. She got some coffee and shook her head.

"So wat's up for today?" Beast Boy asked his mouth still full. "I'm going to try out that new game I bought! You wanna play Cy?"

"No thanks, I'm gunnna work my baby, she needs an oil change" Cyborg said referring to the T-Car.

"Oook, more super charged action packed fun for me!" he shrugged. "Raven, what are you up to today?" he asked still chewing on his pancakes.

She took a sip of her coffee and then lowered her cup. She had her eyes closed and was thoroughly enjoying it until… "HELLOOOO! Earth to Raven!" yelled Beast Boy while waving his arms trying to get her attention. She got out of her seat and walked toward her room.

"I'm going to read" she said with an annoyed tone. Beast Boy and Raven both rolled their eyes at each other. Raven walked off to her room, Beast Boy and Cyborg finished up their breakfasts and set off to do their own activity.

"Well I guess that just leaves you and me at the Park." Robin said with a wide grin. With that he and Starfire hopped on his R-Cycle and sped off to the park. When they got there Starfire took out a bag they had packed for the day. She emptied the bag on the ground. Robin had packed a blanket for them to sit on and a lunch. Starfire had wanted to make their lunch but considering her culinary skills he insisted on making it. Starfire decided to bring a book of poetry Raven had lent her. She began reading the first poem aloud:

"We can't blame others when love dwindles away. For we knew from the start it never it promised to stay. It's one of those things where the stakes are high and sometimes it's forever and sometimes it's goodbye. Throw your heart into life and never stall. For the greatest risk is to risk nothing at all. But the last time we love will be forever. And never again will our hearts be forced to sever. But until then, we must endure all the pain. For we can only see the sunshine if we can wait through all the rain."

Robin was leaning back on his forearms, listening to her read. His head was tilted back and his eyes were closed. He loved the sound of her voice, it was so melodious. When she had finished she closed the book and looked at Robin rather confused. "What's wrong Star? Didn't you like the poem?" he asked her.

She thought for a second. "Well, yes. I mean it sounded pretty but I fear I do not understand. Would this person really throw their heart into life…and when you love someone isn't your love forever?" She asked turning to Robin.

Robin felt his face turning red. He wasn't quite sure how to answer her. "Umm…well. The things in the poem are how the poet feels about life. But yeah, I guess love should be forever." He said while picking up little pieces of grass and tossing them to the side. Starfire laid down on the grass with her hands behind her head. She scrunched up her nose and then let out a great big sigh.

"Yes, I suppose you are correct. But I do wonder why this poet feels this way about love, has she never experienced love…or have anyone care for her." When Starfire said this, she felt very distressed. She always felt bad for people who were hurting or suffering in some way. Robin, seeing how upset she had become, decided to cheer her up.

"Don't worry Star…maybe she was having a bad day when she wrote it." He said hoping that it would make her feel better. "Hey, why don't we go on the swings?" Starfire brightened up immediately. She flew over to the swings and motioned Robin to follow her. He felt a little self conscious swinging, but he knew that trivial things like this were what Starfire loved to do. He ran over to her and hopped on the swing next to her. The more they swung the higher they got. Finally, Robin spoke.

"I bet I land farther than you." He taunted. Starfire looked at him with an intriguingly raised eyebrow.

"You are on!" she shouted.

"Okay! On three then…" he said as Starfire nodded.

"one…two…THREE!" they both shouted as they leaped into the air. Robin landed first, he hit his head hard on the sand. He felt his head pounding. Starfire didn't help that situation at all. She land on top of him. Her bangs were hanging over her forehead, her crimson hair framed her beautiful face and her emerald eyes glowed. He sat up and rubbed the back of his neckthen stared at her for a moment. Impulsively he reached up and kissed her; Starfire wrapped her arms around his neck and led him back down to the ground. Robin kissed her intensely, the passion he felt for her taking over him. Then all of a sudden..."BEEEP! BEEP! BEEEP!"

Ughh! Not now! Why now? He thought. Robin whipped out his comm. Link; "What?" he asked rather fiercely. It was Cyborg.

"Sorry guys, but Titans East is calling for back up! Bee said that they have been having a lot of trouble lately and they could really use our help." he said with a worried look.

"Alright, were on our way." Robin was about to hang up when…

"O yeah, Star I almost forgot; Speedy wants me to tell you hi for him" he said just as he hung up.