Raven woke up slowly once again, smiling as she saw Starfire sleeping next to her. She couldn't help but think that it could be like this forever, waking up next to this beautiful girl, and smiling every morning. Raven cuddled up to Starfire, kissing her lips gently to wake her. Between the motion of cuddling and the kiss, Starfire smiled as she awoke as well, hugging Raven closely and kissing her again. Starfire pulled her arms from around Raven and stretched widely. "MMmmmMMm! Good morning, my dearest friend. How was your sleeping?"
Raven smiled, watching Starfire stretch, seeing her muscles flex and move under her soft skin. "I always sleep well with you here."
Starfire smiled brightly. "You seem different this morning, Raven. You have kissed me again, and you are watching me very closely. Did something happen?"
"I... No. I just... sort of accepted our new friendship a little more." Raven may have been able to confess her feelings to Starfire when she was asleep, but saying it now seemed a little much. Raven felt she had to wait for the right moment.
Starfire hugged Raven closely, smiling warmly. When she pulled away, Raven wanted nothing more than to kiss her again, but tried to stifle the response, not wanting to push things too quickly. "Do you wish to drink again? I enjoy feeding you in the mornings, Raven."
Raven smiled, moving down and taking Starfire's nipple into her mouth again. Raven felt her own breasts pressed against Starfire's stomach, as she suckled gently, drinking her breakfast. Raven drank slowly, as always, enjoying the newfound closeness with Starfire. Starfire was holding her hand on the small of Raven's back, while her other hand gently played with Raven's hair. Starfire quietly moaned, as Raven continued to drink, her pleasure at the feeding obvious.
Raven was aware of her body's reaction to all of this. Despite how calm and serene the feeding was, she was still aroused by it. Raven didn't try to stifle her arousal this time, wanting to see how Starfire could make her feel without even trying.
It wasn't long before Starfire was emptied, and Raven continued on once again, gently licking and teasing Starfire's nipples with her tongue. Starfire held Raven more tightly as Raven continued her play, and Raven felt Starfire's nipples getting harder. Raven pulled her lips away for just a moment, blowing cold air gently across the moistened nipple. Starfire gasped a little from the chill, and Raven smiled, returning to her gentle play. Starfire's hand moved from Raven's hair to the middle of her back, holding her tightly.
Raven continued for a few minutes, feeling Starfire's breath quicken and her body move under Raven's careful licking. Finally, she pulled away. Starfire smiled at her, and Raven pulled herself forward, kissing Starfire once again. The girls lay together for a few moments. Raven could feel her body, hot and wet from teasing Starfire. Starfire seemed to want to say something, but was hesitating.
"Starfire, what is it? You can tell me anything, I won't be offended." Raven tried to make her voice soft and comforting.
Starfire smiled. "It is just that... I very much enjoy what you do after I am empty. I am certain that it is not normal for the Grebnaxlorg, but I do not believe that X'hal could wish to deny me such happiness."
Raven hugged Starfire gently. "I enjoy it too. There is nothing wrong about our friendship, Starfire."
Starfire still looked nervous. She gently pushed against Raven's shoulder, and Raven allowed her to push her onto her back. Starfire said nothing, and her eyes pleaded for Raven not to say anything either. Starfire moved slowly down the Raven's breasts, looking up at her from between them, asking without asking. Raven nodded, her eyes wide with surprise at Starfire's sudden boldness.
Starfire moved her mouth to Raven's right nipple, hesitating for a moment. She pursed her lips and gently blew across the dark gray nipple, smiling as she saw it harden immediately. Starfire gently caressed Raven's breast, lightly trailing her fingers across the gentle curve. Finally, she leaned forward slightly, taking Raven's nipple into her mouth, and suckling as if to feed.
Raven felt her body shake as Starfire's warm mouth touched her. Raven put her hands on Starfire's back, gasping as Starfire's tongue gently began to flitter over her nipple. Everything felt so magical and her skin felt more sensitive than it had ever been before. Starfire looked up at Raven from her breast, looking for affirmation. Raven nodded, the image of Starfire looking at her would be something she would never forget. "Starfire... it's... I love it..."
Starfire smiled, pulling her lips from Raven's nipple and gently licking it. She moved to the other nipple, pulling it again into her mouth and suckling. Raven moaned quietly as she felt her arousal increase, her body tense. Raven was barely able to stand it, as Starfire continued gently suckling and licking for a few more seconds, before pulling her lips away, and laying next to Raven again. Both girls were breathing heavily.
After a few moments of laying together and composing themselves, Starfire spoke quietly. "I apologize if I have made you angry, Raven. Since you have been continuing with your tongue after I have been empty, and since I have been enjoying it so much, I wanted to do something for you as well."
Raven hugged Starfire closely. "Of course you didn't make me angry. I loved what you did, and I could never be angry at you. It was wonderful, Starfire."
Starfire smiled at Raven. "You are the best friend that I could have."
Raven snuggled up to Starfire, holding her closely. Starfire hugged her back, but only for a moment, before speaking again. "I must go, Raven. Robin has told me that he is wanting to talk to me this morning, and I told him I would be in my room after eight."
Starfire got out of bed, followed by Raven. They both dressed quickly, throwing glances as one another as they did so. They walked to the door, but Starfire stopped before opening it. "I will come again tonight, yes?"
Raven nodded. "Yes, I would love for you to sleep here every night."
Starfire looked hesitant a moment, and then pulled Raven close, kissing her again, but letting the kiss linger for a few moments before breaking it. Raven felt her face blush and she looked away for a moment. Starfire giggled. "I will return when I am able! Goodbye, Raven!"
With a florish of movement and a splaying of red hair, Starfire was gone. Raven lightly touched her lips, where Starfire had kissed her. How could she have ever doubted that she wanted Starfire? She was so perfect.
Raven walked back to her bed, phasing out of her costume again. She lay down on top of the covers, reaching down and rubbing herself slowly, releasing her body's tension as best she could. Raven took it slowly, building up her arousal without moving too close to orgasm. She had all the time she needed, and wanted to make this one a good one. Starfire's mouth had been on her breasts. Starfire's beautiful, soft lips had caressed her nipples.
Raven had been building herself for quite a while before the knock at her door jarred her from her actions. She panicked slightly, but her mental training allowed her to calm herself and pull her costume back on, then open the door.
Starfire fluttered in, floating happily around the room. Raven watched her, staring really, as her body continued to pulse with desire. Raven couldn't help feeling that she should have finished what she was doing sooner. Raven spoke, her voice carefully hiding her arousal. "You seem happy, Starfire. What happened?"
Starfire landed and hugged Raven tightly, then pulled away, smiling. She started to speak, but then paused, sniffing the air. Raven froze, suddenly realizing that her room had to smell of sex after having been masturbating for so long. Starfire sniffed a few more times, and then blushed darkly. "Oh... Raven, I did not mean to interrupt... anything."
Raven stammered. "I... I... You didn't... I mean..."
Starfire giggled at Raven's nervousness. "It is ok, my dearest friend. I have done this also. I will be in my room, so come to me later and I will tell you what has occurred to make me happy, yes?"
Raven nodded, still unsure of what to say.
"Please, continue, and take the time you need. I will see you later, Raven." Starfire leaned in once again, kissing Raven gently. Raven instinctively held Starfire's waist as they kissed for a moment. Starfire broke the kiss, smiling, and took Raven's right hand in her own. Raven suddenly realized that her finger had to have been wet, and Starfire must have felt it on her skin. Starfire gently kissed Raven's finger, smiling at Raven. "For the good luck, Raven. I will be in my room."
Starfire left quickly, and no less happily than she entered. Raven imemdiately undressed again, locking her door with her powers, and using her finger again, somehow it felt better now that Starfire had kissed it. Starfire's soft lips and beautiful skin filled her mind as she pleasured herself faster, feeling ready for release. Another minute or so was all it took for Raven to arch her back in a powerful orgasm, bucking her hips once more against her own hand as she moaned loudly. After a few more seconds of intense pleasure, she collapsed again to the bed, panting heavily and sweating.
Raven lay on her bed for only a few minutes, calming herself, before deciding that she would see what Starfire was doing. Reaching out with her powers, she found Starfire alone in her room, feeling cheerful. Smiling and feeling emboldened, Raven didn't bother dressing or cleaning up, and just teleported straight to Starfire's room as she was.
Starfire jumped slightly, not expecting a teleportation into her room, but made no move to cover herself. She was digging through her more civilian looking clothing. Raven smiled and walked over to her, embracing the naked girl and kissing her again. Starfire returned the kiss and smiled at her. "You are finished? It was enjoyable?"
Raven, suddenly embarrassed, nodded. "Yes. It was... very enjoyable."
Starfire eyed Raven, looking at her. "You are still sweating, and you have not washed. You should consider a shower head of massaging, as I have. They can be helpful for that sort of thing."
Blushing, Raven thought of the time she had watched Starfire. "I'll... keep that in mind... or Just use yours sometime."
"Oh, I am sorry! I should have offered that. Please, use mine whenever you need. I will not hinder you." Starfire returned to the closet, and then came back out. She held up a sleek black dress. It would have fit her better before she'd started lactating, to be certain, but it would still work. "How does this look, friend? Would you think that I would be attractive in this?"
Raven nodded, laying down on Starfire's bed, since Starfire was going to be trying on clothes apparently. "Yes, you would look very attractive. Why do you ask?"
Starfire smiled widely. "Because Robin has asked me on a date! Is it not wonderful?"
Raven's entire childhood of meditation and emotional suppression is the only thing that kept her from either bursting out in tears or immediately charging to Robin's room and tearing him apart. Instead, she only frowned, furrowing her brows. "A date? He asked you on a date? ...and you agreed?"
Starfire seemed puzzled by Raven's reaction. "Yes, I have wanted him to for some time. I have spoken to you many times about this. Is it not a good thing?"
"I just... I don't know." Raven pulled herself into a sitting position, hugging her knees to her chest and angling her legs so that she was covered. She tried to center herself, to calm her raging jealousy and feelings of betrayal.
"Starfire... I'm sorry. I'm just in a strange mood. Enjoy your date." Raven focused as best she could, and teleported back into her room. Her room was dark, and her bed still smelled of Starfire. Raven hugged her knees to her chest and sobbed quietly, tears running down her cheeks.
It was several hours before anyone disturbed Raven. After a long bout of self-pity, Raven had pulled herself together and begun meditating, to relieve the emotions inside her. It had taken quite some time, but finally she had removed all traces of emotion, feeling as dead inside as she did before all the Grebnaxlorg business had started. She was idly reading the Book of Azar again, as the knock came at her door. Raven closed her eyes, concentrating, and found that it was Starfire. No surprise.
Raven walked over to the door, now fully clothed, and opened it, looking at Starfire with a deadpan expression. "Yes?"
Starfire was wearing the sleek black dress from before, and had even gone so far as to apply a bit of makeup, just some subtle lipstick and eyeshadow. She smiled at Raven, despite the cold greeting. "Hello, friend! I am leaving in just a moment, but I wanted to know your thoughts on my appearance."
Raven looked her over, but her long meditation had buried any particular response. "You look good, Starfire. I'm sure Robin will love it."
Starfire seemed to want to enter Raven's room, but Raven was standing in front of the door, blocking entry. Starfire's face wore a look of worried concern. "Please, what has happened? You are suddenly very cold to me. Is dating Robin wrong?"
Sighing, Raven shook her head. "No, I'm just... I didn't think you still harbored feelings for him. I was wrong. Don't worry about it."
Starfire forced a smile, though her eyes still looked worried. "I will come and see you again after my date, yes? For the Grebnaxlorg?"
Raven's expression changed to one of longing, but only for a moment. She hesitated before answering. "... Yes. Come by later."
Starfire frowned sadly as Raven closed the door, locking it once more from the other side. What had gone wrong?
Robin fidgeted as he waited for Starfire to show up. He was sitting on the couch in the large operations room, wearing civilian clothes, which felt strange and uncomfortable to him now. It was just a nice collared shirt, long sleeved of course, and black pants, but he still felt like he should be in costume. He still wore his mask, being the only person on the team who was able to keep a secret identity.
"May we now go?"
Robin looked up at the sound of Starfire's voice, and felt his jaw drop. She was gorgeous, her hair cascading over her bare shoulders, with her strapless black dress flowing over her form, accentuating all of her most beautiful curves. Robin stammered a moment, then composed himself. "Yuh- yeah- yes, Starfire, we can go. You look great!"
Starfire smiled happily, allowed Robin to take her hand and hold it in his as they walked to the elevator, riding it to the garage. Robin smiled as well, feeling her warm hand in his own. She was a beautiful girl, and he had wanted to move things beyond friendship for some time, but it had taken her near death at the hands of Cinderblock to move him to do it.
The elevator doors opened, and they walked towards the T-Car, still holding hands. Cyborg looked up from finishing the buffing of the new coat of wax, and grinned. "Hey, y'all look great. Have fun, and careful with the car, alright?"
Robin caught the keys that Cyborg tossed him, and led Starfire to her side, opening the door for her. Starfire smiled, unfamiliar with the custom but still enjoying the subservience. Robin returned to the driver side, got in, and started the engine.
The two had been seated, the food had quickly been ordered, and now they sat in mildly uncomfortable and completely awkward silence, both seemingly uncertain as to what to say. Starfire seemed mildly bored, staring out of the window of the resturant, head rested on her hand. Robin forced himself to get over his paranoia and start speaking. "Um, sorry for being so quiet, Star. I'm just not sure what to do here."
Starfire jumped a little at the sound of his voice, then smiled politely, though Robin could tell her heart was not in it. "It is fine. I am unsure as well. Robin, why would Raven object to my dating you?"
Robin shrugged, not expecting such a question. "I dont know. She's been kind of strange the past few days. She's hardly even left her room, and she was acting oddly when I spoke to her last."
"I do not.. know... why that would be, Robin." Starfire looked agitated.
Robin frowned. Starfire was a terrible liar. Most humans lied as a matter of course, to avoid offending someone, or to get away with things. They were raised that way, and thus had learned to hide it. Robin had learned that on Tamaran, lying was almost never practiced, and thus no one expected it. Also, no one knew how, really. Starfire had so many tells that it was effortless for Robin to see that she was hiding something. "You don't know?"
Starfire blushed darkly, obviously realizing that Robin knew she was lying. "I apologize for the deceit, but I do not wish to reveal the cause of Raven's strange behavior."
Robin grinned. Starfire was cute when she blushed. "It's fine, don't worry about it. Maybe the reason that she's been acting strange is the reason that she was unhappy with the date."
Starfire seemed to be thinking. "That would not make sense. At least, it should not make sense. I am afraid that it may make sense, however."
Robin's confusion at Starfire's phrasing only lasted a few seconds, since the food came quickly. It was a very standard sort of American restaurant, and Robin had ordered a smallish steak, while Starfire's appetite had been enormous for some reason, and she'd ordered a lobster platter as well as a twenty ounce steak plate. Robin was happy, as usual, for his adoptive father's financial support.
Starfire ate hungrily and quickly, while Robin ate at a normal pace, very aware of the strange looks that his date was getting from the other restaurant patrons. Still, due to the much smaller amount of food, Robin finished his meal first, and thus had time to watch Starfire eat. Something bothered him about the scene, but it took him quite a while to place it.
Finally, as he saw Starfire take a bite of the last bit of her steak, he realized what it was. Starfire had three sets of incisors. Her teeth were either the ones that bit Raven, or exactly like them. It had never occurred to Robin that he was, in fact, dating an alien. Robin waited for Starfire to finish eating.
Starfire smiled as she at the last of her steak, the two empty plates in front of her. She'd even eaten the lobster's shell, unknowing that it was not commonly done. Robin looked at her strangely, then decided to just go ahead and ask. "Starfire, why is Raven acting strangely?"
Her smile faded slightly, but also became slightly wistful. "I don't want to reveal it, Robin. It is a matter of person, yes?"
"A personal matter." Robin sighed, wondering the best way to go forward with this. "Starfire, the last time I saw Raven, she had a bite mark on her neck. Do you know anything about that?"
Starfire blushed darkly, but shook her head anyway. "I know nothing! Perhaps a plinethax monster came to Earth and bit her in the night?"
Robin sighed. "Do they have Tamaranian teeth? The bite mark fit your teeth exactly Starfire. Either it was you, or another Tamaranian, and I haven't seen your sister around."
Starfire looked around, at all the nearby people. "Perhaps we should speak elsewhere, Robin. I do not wish to elaborate here."
Robin nodded. "No problem Starfire, let me just pay the waiter and we can go somewhere else."
The moon shone brightly between the few thin and scattered clouds in the sky, the stars twinkling as the clouds passed over them. Robin and Starfire were sitting on a bench in an old and disused park, on the outskirts of the town proper. The park had overgrown slightly, giving the place a jungle-like look, and adding to the feeling of isolation. Robin knew for a fact that they were alone for miles in every direction, and was simply watching Starfire enjoy the play of the moonlight on the leaves and blossoms of the plants nearby.
The two heroes idly held hands as they sat together in the night. It was quiet, save for the buzzing and chirping of insects, and Starfire seemed pleased at the location. Robin had chosen it as a nice private place if the date had been going well, to talk about intimate things and perhaps kiss a bit. The date was not going well, however, despite the tranquil and beautiful place.
Finally, Starfire sighed, knowing that he wanted to hear what had happened. Robin listened carefully, knowing that since Starfire was so reluctant to tell, she wouldn't repeat herself unless pressed pretty hard to it.
"Robin, as much as we look alike, I am not a human. Raven is the one who understands this the most. Tamaranian girls... we have things that happen to us that are different than human girls, and Raven is helping with one such thing." Starfire shifted uncomfortably.
Robin tried to deal with the situation delicately. "What kinds of things is she helping with?"
Starfire sighed, and looked around again. "You are certain we are alone?"
Robin nodded.
"It is a Tamaranian ritual called Grebnaxlorg. I do not wish to reveal the details to you, but it is a very personal ritual that embarrassed Raven greatly at first. It has made us much closer friends, at least it did for a while." Starfire seemed very uncomfortable telling all of this to Robin.
"And the bite mark?"
Starfire sighed. "It is related to the Grebnaxlorg but not part of it. I was with Raven at a time when I was needing to keep myself from making noises with my mouth, and thus I put my mouth on her."
Robin's mind raced over dozens of dirty thoughts, many of which were pretty close to correct. Still, he was well trained by his old mentor, and knew that now was not the time for adolescent fantasies. "Do you think that it was more than just a ritual to Raven?"
Starfire looked up at the stars, a wistful look on her face. "Perhaps. It is possible. I am uncertain if that is good or bad, Robin. If she feels more than a close friendship for me, I do not know what to tell her or how to fix things. It would explain her anger and sadness when I announced our date."
Looking at the ground, Robin sighed. He'd always thought that Starfire was his, and only his, as strange as it sounded. The idea of Raven wanting Starfire as well had never entered his thoughts. Still, the girls had been close ever since the puppet king had switched their bodies for a time, and Starfire was the only person that Raven usually let into her room. Starfire had fought passionately during Trigon's ascension, and that seemed to fit the idea of at least close friends. It was possible that Raven liked girls, or at least liked Starfire specifically.
"Starfire, I think you need to talk about this with Raven. I'm not her, and I can't read her mind, but I think she may feel more for you than just friendship. Be extremely careful when you talk to her about it though; I don't want to have any infighting in the team."
Starfire giggled, smiling. "Robin, Raven would not strike me. She is a very caring person, though she does not often show it. I will speak with her about it. Perhaps it will assist me in finding my own feelings. I am uncertain how I feel about Raven, and I am uncertain how I feel about you as well."
Robin nodded. "Ok, Starfire. I'm sorry that the date didn't exactly go perfectly. We can always have another if we end up needing to, ok?"
Starfire smiled, nodding, and floated up into the air, picking Robin up by his hand. They flew quickly over to the T-Car, parked some distance away, on the side of the nearest road. The drive back was quiet but not uncomfortable. Starfire stared out the window, a happy but uncertain look in her eyes, and Robin focused on driving.
When they arrived at Titans' Tower, the tower was dark, as it was well past the time that most of the Titans went to sleep. Robin pulled into the garage, and turned off the car. He got out, then walked around the side and opened the door for Starfire. She got out of the car as well, and smiled as Robin shut the door. She reached a gentle hand behind his head, and pulled his face to hers, kissing him softly on the lips. It was only a quick kiss, but both the teenagers smiled.
"Thank you for a wondrous evening, Robin. Do not worry that it was not perfect. Perhaps we will do it again at some time, yes?"
Robin nodded, pressing the switch for the elevator. "Sure, Star. But go talk to Raven, maybe you two can find some way to at least work together."
Raven opened her eyes as the knock on the door woke her from her sleep. She frowned, sensing Starfire outside, doubtlessly wanting to talk about her date. Still, she was a friend and Raven felt obliged to talk to her. Raven got out of bed, still wearing her costume, but no cloak, and walked to the door, opening it to reveal Starfire, back in her standard costume.
"Hello, Raven. I am sorry if I have disturbed your slumber." Starfire seemed uncertain and nervous, and Raven couldn't help but wonder what had triggered it.
"You did, but it's fine. What is it?" Raven's voice was even and cold. Her meditation was still holding all of her emotion down; and she felt little for Starfire at the moment.
What small smile that Starfire had been wearing faded, and she looked almost hurt. "I simply wish to talk. I... may understand why you objected to my date, and why you may not wish to perform Grebnaxlorg any longer."
Raven sighed. Robin had always been very observant, and he must have noticed the amount of time the girls had been spending together recently. She stepped aside, letting Starfire into the room, and closing the door, locking it. The girls sat opposite each other on Raven's bed. Starfire seemed unwilling or unable to speak, and so Raven spoke first, a little more coldly than she intended. "What is it? I can't sit here all night, Starfire."
Starfire seemed hurt by Raven's tone, and despite her suppression of her emotions, Raven felt guilty for hurting her. Starfire's voice was tinged with sadness and guilt. "I did not... I did not realize that you were opposed to my dating others. I did not even think that you may think of me as... more than..."
"More than a close friend?" Raven's emotional barriers were failing. This was an important moment, and she couldn't help but want to feel emotion here.
Starfire nodded, her face still uncertain. "I do not know how to respond to the idea, Raven. It is... flattering, but I do not know if it is appropriate. It is not on Tamaran."
Raven nodded, looking down at her bedsheets. "It's not entirely accepted on Earth, either. Though I think most of the people our age would be fine with it, many people from older generations dislike the idea."
Starfire shook her head, smiling. "I do not mean in general, Raven. On my planet, relationships between women are accepted and are not a problem at all. The concern is that you are also performing Grebnaxlorg with me. You cannot do both. It is forbidden by X'hal."
"Forbidden? Explicitly?" Raven was unsure how to deal with a religious objection to her feelings.
Starfire nodded. "Yes, it is. As much happiness as our... friendship... has brought me, I have been uncertain if X'hal would approve for some time. Normally, Grebnaxlorg is not to lead to the sort of things we have done, Raven."
Raven sighed, her emotional walls down, and feeling everything she should be. Lust for Starfire, of course, something that reminded her of what people said love felt like, a protectiveness over the girl, and also confusion over where to go from here. Raven didn't want to force Starfire into a relationship that violated her religion, but she couldn't imagine stopping their natural feelings either. "What do you want to do? I have to admit it, Starfire. Robin was right."
Starfire's expression was one of anxiety. "He was right about what?"
It was difficult for Raven to say, but it needed to be said. "He was right about... I want to be more than just close friends, Starfire. I'm sorry if it's strange, or if you don't share the feeling, but I want to be... I don't know a word for it. Just... more."
Starfire smiled, though her eyes still showed more than a little worry. "Raven, I am happy that you have become honest with me. I... I do not know if I wish to remain close friends, or become... more. I very much enjoy the time we spend together, and I do not wish to stop. You will give me time to think about it, yes?"
Raven nodded. It wasn't a complete acceptance of her feelings, but it was actually a great deal better than her pessimism had expected. Raven crawled across the bed, towards Starfire, and kissed her on her lips, letting her lips linger for a moment, and then pulled away, smiling. Starfire was smiling as well.
"Of course, Starfire. We will move as slowly as you need."
Starfire smiled brightly, and then reached down, unhooking her collar, and then pulling her shirt off, over her head again. "Then, it is a good time for drinking, Raven?"
Raven smiled as well, licking her lips as she moved them down to Starfire's nipple, pulling it into her mouth once more, and tasting the girl's sweet milk. As the milk flowed into her, Raven knew that this was the beginning of something beautiful.
Author's Note: Chapter six is done! I assure you that I have a direction and a few more things to do with this story before it is ended, but it will end eventually. I don't want to make you think that it will just go on forever or anything. Please review, and I will hopefully write more soon!