Righty-O, onto the next chapter. Sorry I took long getting this up but my sister's engagement was the Sunday that passed and we were planning it out all week before. Anyways, here it is you guys, the moment you've all been waiting for. Chapter 4! The chapter of Robin in Starfire's room. –eye brow bounce-

Btw, to answer some of your questions, and sorry I didn't put this up sooner, but the angst that comes up later on in the story will not be 100 permanent, but it will affect their (their as in Robin andStarfire and maybe the other Titans) lives. Although it may be angst and sad, at the end of it something good happens so do not fear my fellow fluff fanatics. :D

Disclaimer throughout the rest of the chapters (because I forget to keep mentioning it)- I do not own Teen Titans or anything related as such.


Chapter 4- Helping you heal

"Uhh… ok," the Boy Wonder replied. He took slow steps towards her and sat on the pink blanket covering her bed. As his weight dropped on the bed it gave a slight bounce.

Silence.

Robin put his hands to his sides lightly lifting his weight from the bed allowing his feet below him to dangle only inches away from the ground.

"So…" not a single good topic came to mind and Robin's sentence did not continue. Starfire looked at him eagerly waiting for him to finish off the sentence. He looked up and quickly noticed her expression. "Uhh….." he cleared his throat. "So….. how was your shower?"

Starfire's expression soon changed from eagerness to confusion.

How was your shower? What kind of question is that! Robin yelled at himself. Oh my god, she's gonna think I was imagining her in the shower. Stupid, stupid, stupid!

"I mean, I… you… that didn't come out right. I was just trying to find something to talk about."

Starfire noticed his poor attempt at explaining himself and couldn't help but giggle. "I understand Robin. You do not need to explain anymore. My shower was very warm and enjoyable, thank you," she grinned still giggling.

Robin's cheeks turned a bright red.

"I shall assist you in choosing a 'topic' to discuss. So if I am told that I am 'Hot' then that is a good thing?" Starfire brought up the topic discontinued in the park.

It didn't help his cheeks much and they turned an even brighter red. "Uhh, well. Yea, I guess. It really depends on who's telling you though. It just means that they think you're beautiful, most likely more."

"Oh…" pink blush formed on her cheeks and an embarrassed smile took shape on her face. "I… I did not know that is what it meant."

"Well, he really shouldn't have blurted that out."

Starfire sensed jealousy forming inside of him while watching his expression anger.

"Robin, may this 'Hot' phrase refer to males as well?"

"Well, yea. It works both ways."

"Then may I say, Robin that you are 'Hot', very?" A large grin formed on her face and she waited for his reply.

His eyes widened and his cheeks turned red. "…. Thanks Starfire. I think you're, uhh…" 'Hot' wasn't really a word Robin would use, so letting it out was nerve wrecking. He decided to go with the definition he had given her earlier, "More than beautiful… too." Well that sounded weird considering the way she said it wasn't intended to be 'beautiful', but it was enough for Starfire.

"Thank you Robin," she grinned.

"You're welcome."

Silence.

"So… maybe I should go and let you sleep?"

"Oh, but I am not tired. Please stay, unless you are needing the sleep?"

"No, I can't even think of sleep right now. If I sat on my bed I'd probably stare at the ceiling all night daydreaming about… well, you. And the date, and us in general."

She blushed. "Yes, you are right. I would also do the same. So you will be staying? We may do the talking or I can make us a snack before returning to our rooms."

"No," he quickly replied. "I mean, that's ok, we can just talk. What do you want to talk about?"

"Well, what is it that we may talk about?"

Robin's urges to kiss her grew stronger and stronger and the silence that struck every now and then didn't help much. "I… well, honestly Starfire, I don't know and I really don't wanna talk about anything."

"Oh," Starfire was disappointed and a frown formed on her saddened face.

"No, it's just that I can't think of anything because all I can think about right now is kissing you again. But I'm in your room now and I don't think I really should."

Starfire understood completely. She may be from Tameran but they did have partners on her planet and the rituals they went through together were the same as the ones on earth. "I understand Robin," she smiled assuring so. "Then do you wish to rest? We may continue talking tomorrow. Or we may go to the rooftop if you please? I will do whatever it is you wish Robin."

He smiled. "Sure, let's go to the rooftop," Robin took Starfire by her hand and led her out of the room and into the hall.


The moonlight struck the flat surface of the tower shining a gleam of light that sparkled through the night. It reflected off of the ocean along with the tower. The stars spread through the diamond sky forming shapes of all kinds.

The door to the rooftop opened and Robin and Starfire walked through hand in hand. He led her, once again, to the edge of the tower where they sat facing the city.

Silence.

"It is beautiful," Starfire whispered aiming her direction towards the night sky.

"Yea," he replied, only not looking at the sky but at Starfire. She sensed it and turned to face him. Slowly he moved his face closer to hers and she knew he was going in for another kiss. "And so are you," he smiled pausing before his lips touched hers. She smiled back and he gently kissed her lips, letting it last long enough for them to remember.


"Beep, beep, beep, beep, beep," the alarm clock rang, continuously. "Beep, beep, beep," Robin moaned before reaching to shut off the noise that came from it. He sat up on his bed and the covers slowly slid from his chest to his legs. His body was in pain, his pace pale, and his nose red. Suddenly he sneezed! Uh-oh…

He moaned again. "Ugghhh… this isn't good," his voice was choked up and due to a clocked nose his voice sounded different and deep. Robin swung the covers off his bed and sat on the edge. He wrapped his hands around his head from the cause of a headache. He lifted his aching body from the bed and slowly walked to the bathroom. Inside he took a quick, warm shower, brushed his teeth, dressed, and walked back to his room, plopping himself on the bed again.

Then a knock struck his ears. "Robin, you have awakened?" Starfire called from the opposite side of the door. He shot from his lying position on the bed to his feet.

"I can't have her see me like this. She'll think it's her fault I caught a cold," he whispered. "Yea, I'm up Starfire. Hold on a sec."

"Ok Robin."

Starfire stood out in the hall playing with her fingers and waiting. She began humming as more time passed by. She reached to knock again. "I wonder if..." suddenly the door opened and Starfire shrieked jumping back as she saw Robin covered in his blanket. "Robin… is that you?"

"Yea, sorry Starfire. I'm just a little cold."

"Oh, you are ok?"

"Yea, absolutely fine."

"You do not sound 'fine'. Your voice sounds unusual. Robin, why are you covering your face?"

Robin sighed. Who am I kidding? I can't hide this from Starfire, not for long at least. "Actually, I'm not fine Starfire." He slid the blanket from his face but kept it on his shoulders. His pale face and runny nose were revealed.

"Oh Robin, you are sick. Why did you not say? Your face is… whiter. Please, do not stand, you must rest," she shoved him inside and pushed him on his bed, covering him with the blanket. She tightened the edges of the blanket in between the two mattresses over each other, choking him. "Starfire, you… can… stop… now," she stopped and faced him. "I'm fine, trust me," He slowly lifted himself from his lying position. "It's just a cold, I'll be fine."

"No Robin, you are sick because of yesterday. Please, you must rest," she placed her hand on his forehead and felt the heat it exerted. "You are very warm; I believe it is called a fever, yes?" She let her hand down. "I remember Beast boy had gone through the same stage. But instead he looked… greener. This means you must rest. I shall make you the soup and then you may sleep all day," she grinned and jumped from his bed.

"Starfire, wait," she turned to face him. "I'm fine, really. I don't need soup. Nothing a little nap won't do. Don't put yourself through trouble, please."

"Robin, it is not trouble at all. I want to assist you, perhaps it will help," and she left not waiting his answer.

Robin sighed. "Ugh, this can't happen to me today. I have too much paper work to do and a villain can strike any minute now."

Then a knock came from his door.

That fast? He thought to himself.

"Hey Robin, it's me Beast boy. Are you still sleeping? Dude, it's…" Silence, then whispers were heard from Beast boy counting numbers. "10:50… no wait," he continued counting. Robin sighed and stood to his feet walking to the door. "Something's wrong with this…" Robin opened the door only to see Beast boy's face inches away from his watch, frustrated. He looked up and noticed Robin. "Oh, it's this watch, something's wrong…" he quickly noticed Robin's physical shape. "Dude, you don't look too good. Your face is pale."

"Yea, thanks Beast boy, I think I noticed. What do you want?"

"I just wanted to wake you up cuz I thought you were still sleeping at this time. But man, you should probably get back to bed."

"Well, I was about to then Starfire came and now she's making me soup because she saw how sick I am."

"Oh man, good luck with that. She made soup for when I got sick and uhh… yea, that didn't taste too good. It didn't even taste like food." Beast boy put on a 'yuck' face sticking his tongue out.

"Greaaatttt," he said sarcastically. "I better get to bed before she sees me out here. She practically choked me covering me with the bed sheets."

"Really?" Beast boy did the eyebrow bounce.

Robin sighed and shut the door in his face. He headed towards his bed.

"Hey!" He heard Beast boy shout from the other end of the door and shook his head. "Alright, fine! Stay sick for all we care. We'll fight the villains alone today if we have to."

"Beast boy, leave me alone."

A few minutes pass by.

A knock was heard again.

"I said leave me alone!"

"Robin? It is me Starfire."

"Oh, sorry Starfire, come in."

She walked in with soup on a tray and 2 toasts of bread alongside a stick of butter.

"I thought maybe I should have used the canned soups instead of making my own soup. I remember Beast boy's expression when he tasted it. Perhaps it wasn't very delighting. I hope that is ok, I am sorry I did not put effort into it Robin," she frowned and placed the tray on his legs. Smoke rose from the plate of golden chicken cream soup that actually looked appetizing, and the toast fried to a crisp, golden color. The butter knife rested next to the stick of butter and a napkin under the plate of soup.

His eyes widened in shock. "Wow Starfire, this looks great!" She smiled. Robin took the spoon and dipped it into the soup, pulling out a spoonful of chicken cream. He blew into the spoon and let it pass through his mouth. "Mmmm, this tastes even better when you're sick. Thanks Starfire, that's really nice of you to do."

"You are welcome Robin. Please, eat so you may rest. I will not leave until you are completely cured."

"Oh, no, you don't have to do that; I'm fine. I'll just drink the soup then take a quick rest."

"I have made it a commitment Robin. I will not leave until you are doing better, or almost completely cured."

Robin smiled and blushed. Wow, she must really care about me. How can I make this up to her? "I... I don't know what to say. Are you sure Starfire? I mean, I don't want you to get sick."

"Do not worry Robin. Tamaranians cannot catch an earthly cold. We catch the klornik. It is the same as a cold but much more dangerous."

"Oh, I see. Alright, I guess you can stay since you made a commitment."

She grinned.


"Anybody seen Robin or Starfire?" Cyborg asked walking into the main room where Beast boy sat on the game station and Raven on the couch reading.

"No," replied Raven.

"Yea, Robin's in his room sick. He caught a cold. And I think Starfire's in there too. She made him… dare I say it? Soup! Remember the soup she made me when I was sick? Man, I still have that taste in my mouth!"

"Hahaha, poor Robin," Cyborg replied. "Yea, I remember that face you had on. It went something like this:" Cyborg made an imitation of Beast boy's disgusted expression when he tasted the soup, pretty hilarious. Raven actually smiled when she saw it. But Beast boy wasn't too amused.

"That's not funny," Beast boy replied.

"Whatever man, I'm gonna go charge my battery then check on them."

"Careful not to catch them doing anything in there," Beast boy said, laughing hard afterwards.

"Verryyyy funny," Raven replied, sarcastically.

Cyborg shook his head and walked into the hall. "Well, he's kind of got a point. I know those two are hiding something," he continued walking down the hall.


Beast boy returned to his game moving the controller in every direction possible. "Come on, come on!" On the screen a green car suddenly crashed into a wall exploding and all the other cars flew by quickly. Beast boy dropped the controller. "Greaaatttt," he said sarcastically and turned the game off. He sighed.

Silence.

Beast boy looked over at Raven. "So… Raven," he walked up to her and sat on the couch beside to her. "What's up?"

She raised the book to his face, "I'm reading," and put it back down.

"Well, what are you reading?"

"Poems, dark poems. Nothing you would be interested in."

"Well, let me read one. I can be dark too, if I want."

"Ok, have fun," she smirked, dropping the book on his lap and walked to the sink to fill a cup of water.

"I will," Beast boy opened the book and the pages alone were dark and gloomy. He flipped a few pages and saw a poem that interested him; 'Girl'. He smirked.

Girl

Till this day and forward you haunt my mind

Every corner lies her face, gorgeous but evil

Her looks deceive me while she stands tall and behind

Dare I turn and look into her eyes, bloody full

As I take an attempt to move, she throws her hand at me

Her nails digging deep into my flesh and bone

The blood pours to the ground and I scream but no one can see

She snatches her nails away, marks completely shown

Beast boy shut the book quickly without continuing the poem. "Ok… that was freaky. What kind of stuff do you read Rae?" He tossed the book on the couch and stood to leave.

"Told ya it was dark," she smirked and watched him pass her as she headed for the couch.

"Yea, well I think I'll pass. I'm heading to my room if anyone needs me," he walked out the door and Raven sat on the couch to continue reading.


"Do you feel anything?" Robin asked. He sat legs crossed on his bed facing Starfire; Starfire doing the same. She had her hand in his and his index finger rotated in slow circles on her palm.

Her eyes widened. "Wow," her body shivered. "Besides a tickling sensation, that really feels… I do not know how to explain it."

Robin laughed. "Neither do I," he let go of her hand.

"No, do not stop. It feels, umm, good," she blushed. He laughed and took her hand to continue circulation.

"Alright, now it's your turn. Show me something Tamaranians do that makes you relax or feel comfortable," Robin said, continuing the circulation.

"Well, it is our strength that we use. Perhaps you cannot stand the pressure."

"It's probably not that bad, go ahead and try."

"I do not wish to. It is, I assume, early for this doing."

"What do you mean?"

"I believe Cyborg referred to it as a 'massage'?"

"Oh…" Robin blushed. "A massage."

"That is what it is then?"

"I'm not sure if that's what you're talking about."

"Shall I give you an example?"

"Uhh… sure?" he replied, blushing.

Starfire took her hand out of his. "Please, tell me what part of your body is hurting you currently?"

"Umm," Robin observed his body. "Well, my neck really hurts, but you can demonstrate on my arm."

She smiled. "Ok, but I will not exert too much pressure on you," she grabbed his arm and slowly started massaging with her fingers pressing harder and pushing back and forth. An aura formed around her fingers, a light green aura. It applied heat to the pressure helping to heal faster. She continued moving back and forth for another minute then stopped to catch his reaction. "Did that help?"

Robin's eyes widened underneath the mask, stretching it. "Wow… Starfire… that was amazing. I feel so relaxed. My arm, it's like, numb, but relaxed at the same time. How did you do that?"

"My k'norfka had taught it to me before I came to earth. It is very useful on occasions as such. Do you wish me to do so on your neck?"

"Uhh…" a sweat drop ran down the side of his head considering he was nervous to say yes. "Sure, if you want."

"Yes, I wish to help," she crawled on the bed behind Robin and placed her hands on his neck. Shivers ran up, down and throughout Robin's body. "Relax. I am feeling your body is tense. I will not hurt you, rest assured," Robin took deep breathes, exhaling and inhaling and Starfire began the massage. Forming the aura once again but completely covering both her hands. She slowly moved down from his neck to his spine until his shirt stopped her hands from moving. "Umm, Robin? Is that enough or do you wish me to continue down your spine and your back? Because if so, you may need to remove your shirt," she said nervously.

Robin's eyes widened. "Umm…" he was speechless. "No, that's ok Starfire. It really helped out a lot."

She felt relieved. She was far too nervous to take his top off and begin massaging his bare back. "Ok, then I believe you should be feeling better?" She asked moving to sit across of him again.

A thought came to Robin's mind. He smirked. "Well, not really. There's still something that also makes you relax. Something you've came across more than once before, I'm very sure."

Starfire was confused. "What do you mean Robin?"

"One word: Tickling!"

Starfire's eyes widened and she slowly moved back from the bed holding herself from laughing.

"Uh-uh, you're not getting away from this one," Robin moved closer, faster than her and quickly began tickling her. He enjoyed the laughter coming from her mouth but it was interrupted when Starfire shot up and knocked both Robin and her to the floor. Starfire landed on top of Robin, whose body still ached from the cold and he moaned; the blanket fell on top of them.

"Oh my. Robin, you are hurt?" Starfire shrieked, sitting up.

"I'm fine Starfire, I'm fine," he lifted his body half way considering Starfire was on his knees. "Remind me next time to never tickle you on a bed."

Starfire giggled. "Robin? Why is it that after you do the tickling on me we always result with this position?" She blushed; he caught in on the action.

"Honestly Starfire, I have no clue."

They both laughed and as Starfire came to rise to her feet, a knock on the door was heard and she paused. Robin arched his mask. "Who is it?"

"It's me, Cyborg. I heard a shriek while I was heading towards your room. Is everything ok?"

Robin's eyes widened and he lifted Starfire off of him. "Yea, nothing's wrong, we're-- I mean, I'm fine."

"Then open the door so I can come in."

"Hold on a sec," Robin began cleaning the mess, Starfire helped.

"And don't bother hiding Starfire, I know she's in there," Cyborg added.

"How did he…" he sighed and shook his head. "Beast boy."

"Just come in Cyborg, we're cleaning up."

The door opened and Cyborg walked through, pausing at the site of the room. "What did you guys do, wrestle in here?"

They both blushed.

"We were… umm…" Starfire tried to explain, but couldn't. She remembered that Robin still hadn't told him, nor Beast boy, about them dating.

"You were?" He rotated his hands forming a signal for her to continue.

Starfire looked at Robin. He gave her an expression that indicating he was going to explain. She nodded.

"Look, Cyborg, there's something I've been meaning to tell you guys. Something we've," he pointed at Starfire then back at himself, "Been meaning to tell you."

"I knew you two were hiding something. Why do I have a feeling I know where this is going?"

"Umm, well…" Robin suddenly had the urge to sneeze. "Hold on," he reached for the napkin on the tray and sneezed hard into it.

"Bless you," Starfire said, smiling.

"Thanks," Robin rubbed his nose with the napkin.

"Wow, you look terrible. How are you letting Starfire in here? She could get sick."

"Do not worry Cyborg. I have explained this to Robin earlier. Tamaranians do not catch the cold, we catch the klornik. It is like the cold but more dangerous. Only Tamaranians can catch it though."

"Listen Cyborg, before I change my mind. Starfire and I went out on a date yesterday so now we're dating. Sorry I didn't tell you yesterday but I thought I should wait for the right time. This isn't necessarily it, but it's a little late to keep it a secret after this."

"I knew it, I knew it! Finally! You two are dating! How long till this happened?" He began counting on his fingers. "Man, forget that, if I start counting I'll never stop! Wow, all I have to say is congrats man," he walked up to him blocking out Starfire. She arched a brow. "So you finally built the courage to ask her out, huh? Did you kiss her yet?"

"Umm, Cyborg, can you leave this for later?" He pointed at Starfire who stood behind him, anxious to hear.

"Oh… right. We'll keep this a man-to-man conversation." He headed towards the door. "Ok, so I'll leave you two alone," he flickered his eyelashes, "And I'll go spread the 'lovely' news." He laughed and said to himself on his way out, "Man, it's about time!"

Robin blushed and Starfire stood expressionless.

"See, told ya they he was gonna tease. Wait till you see what Beast boy will do. I have a huge feeling I know what it is."

"It is ok Robin. They will soon forget. Let us complete cleaning your room, it is a huge mess."

They both turned to face the mess.

"Right, let's get through with this so I can get some sleep," he replied, barely able to hold his body up any longer.

Starfire smiled.


Phew, I made it long considering I took long to get it up. So that's your reward and all I ask for is that you R&R. Hopefully there's no mistakes. I'll read over it once more later on. And yes, the poem of the girl Beast boy reads aboutI made up. I suck at writing poems so don't kill me. XD Thanks much for readingguys! –hugs-