His hands ached and beads of sweat ran down his back. The punching bag in the weight room was taking a beating from the boy wonder, working out his frustration. He had been forced to reject her. It was all he could do to pull himself away from her this morning in the hall. Since then he hadn't left the gym. All he wanted was to tell her everything that had been on his mind since then. He could still feel her against him. He hit the punching bag again. How long had he been doing this? His stomach rumbled.
"I guess...I have to eat something..." Robin frowned, hoping that Starfire wasn't in the kitchen. He grabbed a towel and wiped the sweat off his face. He walked down the hall and stepped through the sliding doors into the room. She wasn't there. Robin sighed.
Raven was sitting on the couch reading a book. Cyborg and BB were playing the video game. He said nothing and walked to the fridge. Raven looked up from her book and stared at him.
"She's on the roof you know." Raven said suddenly. Whatever Robin had been got lodged in his throat at her words.
"W-what?"
"She's been up there since this morning." Raven said again. She knew something had happened. Not only that, but she knew Robin very well. She knew how he felt about Starfire, even if he didn't. She had been inside his mind and he had seen her inner child. Even if emotions were not her best subject, she knew what it felt like to love someone and have your heart broken.
Cyborg had stopped playing the game to listen in. BB didn't and passed him. Robin looked at Raven but said nothing. What could he say? It was like she was reading his mind. Maybe she was. He looked down at the floor, as if thinking hard. He walked out of the room, saying nothing. Cyborg looked at Raven. She smiled to herself and went silently back to her book. Cyborg was confused, he had thought for awhile that Raven had feelings for Robin. He got up and left the room as well.
"Hey! Cy! We're in the middle of a game!" BB yelled after him. Cyborg waved him off as he left the room. "Whatever." BB slumped on the couch in defeat. He fumed. "What is with everyone today?" He yelled in frustration. He hated it when he didn't know what was going on. "Hey Raven..." Beast Boy scooted closer to her. Hoping to find out what was going on.
"No." She said bluntly. Beast boy grunted and sat back down.
Cyborg was sure that Robin was heading for the roof to speak with Stafire. He was wrong. He had followed Robin all the way to the roof's entrance only to watch him stop at the door.
Robin wanted so badly to see her right now, but he knew if he did, he would lose himself again. He punched the wall and walked off. Cyborg looked at Robin and then back at the roof's entrance. He went in. Robin heard the door open and looked around. Thinking Star had left the roof. To his surprise he saw Cyborg heading to the roof. Against his better judgment, he followed.
Starfire sat on the roof, looking at the city which she protects. She was still thinking about this morning. Even though Robin had said what she wanted, he had told her that it could never be.
"Love isn't just about being in love. It's a weakness. You...are my greatest weakness."
She could feel her tears again. She was never good at hiding her emotions. She couldn't hold them back.
"I am...your weakness. Oh Robin...I wish to understand." She said to herself.
"Wish?" A young woman voice echoed in Starfires ear. She gasped and stood up.
"Who is there?" Starfire asked. Her star bolts glew around her fists.
"Do not be alarmed. I mean you no harm." A young girl appeared in front of Starfire. She had long silver curled hair. Her eyes were the color of her silver hair and she wore a long white silver trimmed dress that dragged past her feet. A crown of gold sat beautifully atop her silver hair. She was beautiful.
"Who are you?" Starfire asked.
"My name is Selene. I heard you. We both did and we want to help you." Selene said happily. Starfire was confused. She didn't know what this woman was talking about.
"We?" Starfire didn't see anyone else but Selene. Before Selene could say anything, the door to the roof opened. They both looked over. Cyborg came out from the door. Starfire looked back, but Selene was gone.
"Where...?" Starfire whispered to herself.
"Starfire?" She turned around to see Cyborg walking over to her. "Were you talking to someone up here?" He looked around, but saw no one else. Starfire looked up at the sky, seeing nothing but the setting sun.
"I am...not sure." Starfire didn't know if what she saw was real. "What brings you here my friend Cyborg?" Starfire tried to be happy.
"You okay Star?" Cyborg asked in concern. She looked at him and then at the ground.
"I cannot lie. I am not. Tell me...is Robin weak...when I am around? Am I not strong enough?" Starfire asked, almost in tears. She had hoped to ask Robin these things, but she had been thinking about it all day. She had to tell someone. Besides, if it had to be anyone besides Robin, she didn't mind that it was Cyborg. He seemed to be very good at listening when she had something to say.
Robin was sitting next to the open door. Listening to every word. Cyborg placed a hand on Starfires shoulder.
"Your not weak. Neither is Robin. There are just some things that take more than what we have. You could have all kinds'a muscle and it wont mean a thing. Your hearts gotta have some muscle too." Cyborg wasn't sure if he got his point through to Starfire. Even to him, it didn't make much sense. It sounded better inside his head. "Ah...maybe I should clear things up..."
"Yes!" Starfire said happily "I must "clear" everything. Then I will understand Robins meaning!" She jumped into the air. Her optimism got the better of her. She had made her own conclusion with what Cyborg had said. Not fully understanding it. Starfire ran to the door.
"Ah...Hold up!" Cyborg ran after her.
Robin was no longer there, he had left the hall after hearing what Cyborg had to say. Coming to his own understanding. He knew what Cyborg meant, but wasn't sure that Starfire would really get it.
"Robin!" Before he could even turn around, Starfire had tumbled into him. She had lost her balance.
"Star?" Robin and Starfire had been toppled into the corner at the end of the hall. Just like this morning, she was pinned to the wall, though this time she was sitting because of the crash. Robin was kneeling over her.
"Robin...I have come...to make things "clear." She said calmly. Robin removed himself from above her and sat next to her instead. "I believe that if I become stronger. I will no longer be weak. You will not have to protect me...ever, but how am I to go about making my heart stronger?" Starfire asked. Sure that this would solve everything.
"Star...it's not that." Robin sighed. He knew she wouldn't get it.
"Then what is it?" Stafire asked. Almost annoyed. Robin never told her straight what he wanted to. "I cannot take this anymore." She said softly. "Do you simply not wish to be with me?" Starfire said again.
"Star...I do." Starfire jumped slightly and turned to face Robin. She grabbed his hand.
"Then...?"
"It takes more then just wanting. I love you Star. I do. I just can't. There's just...too much in the way. It has nothing to with you Star. It's just me." Robin stood up "You should just forget the whole thing." He offered her a hand up. She did not take it.
"I still do not understand. You love me, but you do not want to?"
Robin stammered. She pretty much hit it on the nose. More or less.
"I...uh..." Robin didn't know what else to say. Starfire was so straight forward when she wanted something. Even more when she was confused. "It...it takes more than love Star...I-" Before he could finish, red lights began to flash and a alarm began to sound. Starfire's outfit was flashing, as well as Robins belt. They heard Raven over the speakers.
"Everyone. There's trouble downtown. We got to go." Her voice didn't sound alarmed. Robin looked at Starfire and then into the flashing lights.
"We uh...we gotta go!" Robin said quickly. He ran off, leaving Starfire with his words.
"So...what if there was not anything in the way?" She whispered to herself. Thinking once again of the beautiful and mysterious woman who had appeared to her before. Perhaps if she could find her again, there was a way she could help her, but where was she to look?
A/N: Allright! Chapter two is done! Thanks to all of you who reviewed on Chapter one. I love you all! Chapter two didn't have alot of action, but I needed something to lead up to it. What do you all think Cyborg meant? Starfire and Robin both came to their own conclusion. Neither of them got it right. Robin came close, but he missed. I'd like to know if anyone got it. Well anyway please review and tell me what you thought. Chapter Three is on it's way!