1A/N: Ya know, some strange guy today told me to beware the Ides of March...what the hell does that mean? Oh wait...everyone have a good St. Patrck's Day. If I survive it, I'll be writing again. This story is complete. Thanks to those that gave a damn...all two or three of you. You guys rock because I know this ain't my best work but it is a nice breather from emotional drama. That's it.

Disclaimer: I don't own the Teen Titans, and I'm fairly certain that's a good thing for the world.

Setting the Stage

Chapter 4

By: Finalitylife

No one except me, well at least I thought I was the only one, noticed Raven slip away from the ensuing chaos that was the scramble for the recently arrived pizza. I made no move to stop her because for one...I already had said all I needed to say tonight to get the ball rolling without getting myself killed. The other reason was here there was Starfire and...there was Starfire and...I just can't stop myself from staring at her legs or her...I shook the thoughts from hmy head, doing the best to not think such dirty thoughts at the moment...at least while I ate pizza.

I couldn't help but think about the final touches on my plan and that maybe it would have been better not having been so straight forward or sticking to the motto "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas." Though they had not specifically been to that city tonight, it was still great advice and of course I probably shouldn't have mentioned I had seen the strippers as well.

However, I know I'm a bit arrogant and I know I have a tendency to start conflict for my own amusement, especially with Raven. Honestly I know just how much I enjoyed getting under the dark empaths skin especially when I knew, just knew that something was between Robin and Raven. Of course if I let time take its natural course, there would probably be another ice age before either one of them would say anything to each other. My intervention was necessary, absolutely necessary. Robin and Raven were easily the two most uptight people I had ever met and though I knew everybody couldn't and shouldn't try living like me... it took an exceptional being to do what I did...Robin and Raven really, really needed to relax.

Those two really needed to get laid in my opinion, and it just worked that the sources of their sexual frustration seemed to mainly be each other. If this all worked out as it should, they would be thanking me for being such a kind, benevolent, Starfire's ass...my entire thought process drifted right to the object right in front of me. If she walked around dressed like this all the time, I really, really was in the wrong tower though if I did live in this tower, it was more than likely my luck would run out with Raven, and my insides would become my outsides.

I knew Raven wasn't as tough or dangerous as she made it sound as, but I had a feeling that if she snapped, she would really snap and I really didn't want to find out just what she was willing to do to get me to shut up. Hmm...though I wonder...probably means she's a real demon in the sack...haha...

"Speedy...would you like some more pizza?" My private chuckle was interrupted as I looked up to find Starfire smiling at me with a plate of pizza offered to me though I didn't take any notice of it. I couldn't pull my gaze from her sparkling green eyes...those eyes always made me feel strange, a little bit more peaceful yet nervous at the same time, and I did not get nervous ever.

"No thanks Star but thanks for the offer. I think I've eaten enough today." She smiles another large smile, and I can't help but return it.

"So what are your plans for tom...oh god!" I fall off the couch, clutching my crotch in immense pain, having not even seen the beer can Cyborg had tossed to me, it having impacted solidly with between my legs. I ly on the ground, curling up in a half fetal position, while Starfire hovers above me with concern in her voice

"Speedy are you okay? You look like you are in tremendous pain." I feel a strong urge to vomit though I repress it, finding barely the ability to speak.

"I'll be fine Starfire, but I think I'm going to just ly here for awhile if its not too much trouble." She uncertainly nods standing up.

"Alright then...well I am going to go to bed dear friends, I am most tired. I shall see you tomorrow." Every one tells her goodnight except me who really can't do too much as there still is a great deal of pain and nausea coursing through my body. A few moments later, Cyborg is kneeling next to me with a strange smile on his face.

"Now Roy, I'd like to think your intentions toward Starfire are noble but then again I know you so putting all fun and games aside, I suggest you think long and hard about what your going to do because if you decide to do anything ridiculously stupid, well you don't have to worry about a pain like this again simply cuz I'll cut your balls off and feed them too you. Do we have an understanding?"

"Absolutely Vic...absolutely." He smiles a little bit more friendly smile and extends his hand.

"Alright then, here let me help you up." I accept the offering and I am rather easily pulled to my feet.

"Feeling better now Roy?" I smile, stretching a bit.

"I'll feel perfect as soon as I get another beer cuz I think its time I schooled you a little bit in some video games."

"Oh you can have another beer but there ain't no way in hell your beating me. Not only do I have home-field advantage but seriously, I can't be beaten."

"Fuck your advantage and the only person you ever play is Garfield and the fucking sea creature that got us across the island could beat him."

"Ya know I almost forgot about Garfield." We both glance over at him, still passed out on the ground, muttering 'Oh Terra' in his sleep. We both cringe slightly.

"Can we just roll him into the bay or something?"

" I don't think so man."

"Can we draw a penis on his face at least?"

"Of course. I still owe him for that bulls-eye he painted on my back last week."

"Indeed." I take another glance around the room spotting Aqualad staring blankly off into space and then something else occurs to me.

"Anyone know where Dick went?"

Raven P.O.V:

I was so ready to just tear into Robin, just let him have it, but despite all my well placed and validated anger, I just couldn't. Snapping at Garfield? Easy. Throwing Roy across the room when he's being especially obnoxious? An absolute pleasure. Yelling at Robin when he seems so happy, so relaxed ? I just couldn't do it. I wanted to so badly but I couldn't do it. I wanted to feel his lips against my own again but that...that...I don't know. Inevitably, I chose the simplest and easiest route I could think of and simply walked out of the room with a sense of unsatisfied anger and hunger every time I thought of Robin's perfect blue eyes. Every step I took it truly felt like some invisible force was trying to pull me back toward the main room...toward him.

Ever since he kissed me the feelings I've been having all day have only become more powerful...more demanding, and I just didn't know what to do. I found myself in front of my door to my room, letting out a deep sigh, allowing myself to fall against the door for support. What is going on with me?

That's when I hear it...some one calling my name...Robin calling my name. I really don't need this right now. I think I want to punch him and kiss him at the very same time. A here a thud, and I somehow know he fell down, him confirming that fact a few seconds later.

"Fuckin floor...stop moving so much..." I finally see the normally agile and balanced Robin stumbling down the hallway, leaning against one of the metal walls for support, again calling my name. I really, really just want to phase into my room but the invisible force keeps me there. His masked eyes suddenly lock on me and I feel my body shudder as I think of his naked eyes again.

"There you are Raven. I wanted to see you before you went to sleep."

"I figured you saw enough of me at the strip club...oh wait that wasn't me now was it." I lash out, my anger having not really faded despite the other feelings his presence is instilling in me. His face falters for just a second before a cocky smile forms on his face.

"You know, you're really cute when you're angry." I fight the urge to blush...I fight the urge to slap him...I'm fighting quite a lot of urges at this moment.

"Don't try to change the subject Robin. You know what I'm talking about." The smile doesn't leave his face as he steps closer, and I instinctively try to back up, quickly reminding myself I'm already leaning against the door. His face is suddenly inches from my own, his taller form hovering above me, his hands pressed against the wall on either side of me as he leans forward. Again his hot breath is brushing against my lips though the distance between us is not closed. Somehow his breath doesn't smell bad despite all the booze I know he's consumed...a miracle in itself.

"I know what you're talkin bout Raven, and again, I'm sorry...if it makes you feel any better I didn't do anything but watch."

"No Robin it doesn't make me feel any better. It makes me feel violated and..." My words are again cut off by his lips against my own, silencing me with ease though I do still try to mumble something into his mouth. He pulls back with that same cocky grin on his face and reaches up to pull off his mask revealing his eyes to me again.

"I'm sorry Raven..." I feel a spike of anger as I stare directly into his piercing blue eyes. Does he think I'm really that easy? Does he think I'm just going to forgive him for doing what he did? Does he think...oh fuck it, I'll deal with it later. I push forward, capturing his lips with my own kiss, almost causing him to stumble back from the quickness and force of my actions. The hunger has become undeniable...insatiable. I honestly think we are acting on primal instincts at this point as our tongues battle for dominance, our hands roaming over each others body. After Azar knows how long, I pull back, breathing slightly labored, our eyes locked once again.

"When you kissed me earlier...did you kiss me to keep me from yelling at you?" His breathing is as ragged as mine as he smiles again.

"Yes...but I also kissed you because I needed to know what your lips tasted like...I needed to know how soft you feel...I think I've needed to know for a very long time." His next action is to kiss me again, and I do not resist. Another heated battle for dominance which neither of us can win though neither of us will submit. His hands have sneaked themselves under my cloak without me noticing...I don't care. He lifts me up by my backside, my legs wrapping around his waist as he hold me up against the wall, our chests pushed tightly together and I'm sure he can feel I'm turned on. I pull my lips from his, locking eyes with him.

"We can't do this..." I can see his face fall immediately, a seriousness...a soberness in his eyes wondering what is wrong...there is fear there. I smile with some satisfaction. "...in the hallway I mean. Let's go in my room." His eyes flash back to one of his desire as I somehow get the door open with my magic as we fall into the darkness together.

I know I'm still angry at him but tonight was supposed to be about relaxing wasn't it and I know exactly how I want to relax.

Roy found himself waking up on the couch, beer cans littered around and on him for that matter. He let out an enormous burp as he slowly stood to his feet, joints popping immediately.

"What a great fuckin night. Now this we have to do again." Roy glanced around the room seeing Aqualad asleep on another couch and Garfield still passed out on the same spot on the floor with some comical pictures drawn on his face.

"Haha...final lesson Garfield: Don't ever pass out where people can find you."

"Speedy?" Roy was surprised to hear a feminine voice behind him, recognizing it easily as Starfire. He put on one of his trademark smiles as he turned around to find her standing in the entrance way dress in her uniform...her tight, little uniform, forgetting about his conversation with Cyborg at the end of last night quickly.

"Please Starfire, we're close friends. You can call me Roy." She smiles almost shyly for a second before the strange look returns to her face.

"Did you not have eyebrows when I saw you last night?" Roy's hands slowly move up and caressed the bare, apparently recently shaved area above his eyes, almost no look of surprise on any of his features.

"You know I'm not angry...because I probably deserved this."

"What was that Roy?"

"Nothing Star, let's go have some breakfast. I make this omelette...I'm telling you, you'll love it but first, I really, really need some water."

Three weekends later...

"Are you sure you don't have a problem with this Robin?"

"I'm fine with it Raven. You, Starfire, and the other girls just go out and have fun tonight. I don't care that your going to a male strip club." Raven gives Robin a disbelieving look.

"I'm serious Rae, its no big deal. I just want you to have fun." A small smile forms on her face as she gives Robin a gentle kiss.

"I don't know how much fun I'll have but the others seem to be pretty wild on the idea. I imagine I'll spend more time keeping them in line than doing anything else...especially Starfire. This is all new to her, and I don't know how she's going to handle it but she just really, really wants to go.

"Well if that's what you need to do Raven but you really should try and relax every once in awhile...like last weekend." We both share a smile, the beginning of our relationship having started off quickly, and really not having slowed down since. Everyone in the tower knew about it...everybody in the tower 'heard' about it...no one really cared. Starfire came flying by, informing Raven it was time to go. She gave Robin one last look, before walking out the door leaving Robin standing there, Cyborg approaching Robin.

"You took that awfully well Robin. I always figured you'd be the jealous, over protective type ya know. Letting your girlfriend go to a strip club without so much as a word..." Robin raised his hand to cut off Cyborg.

"Hold on just one minute Cy..." Robin pulled out his communicator.

"Police Department? This is Robin. I've discovered that there has been male prostitution going on at 3553 North Bank St. Yeah that's right, the strip club. You guys should get out there and close the place down tonight and start an investigation. We can't be having that going on in the city. Alright, no problem. I'll talk to you tomorrow when you have everything together. Good night."

"Now what were you saying Vic?" Cyborg's human eye is wide as he stares at the Boy Wonder as he only starts whistling as if he had not a care in the world.