So like, I'm thinking of making these longer, like twice as long per installment. Thoughts?
--COMMENCE--
In this particular instance, Red X was feeling so joyous that he started to think in terms of improvisation. He started to scheme on the spot, as it were, to one-up himself and make this memorable experience one of legendary proportions. He thought, completely enjoying his kiss, feeling Robin's eyes burn into him. He was pleasantly surprised at how good of a kisser the alien girl was, and, as her tongue eagerly entered his mouth, an idea popped into his head like a devious kernel of corn popping into an evil movie-watching treat.
He broke the kiss, standing back. With a pompous swagger, he stood; legs planted wide, and released Starfire from her bonds. She paused for a moment, realizing the complexity of her situation. Her first impulse was to stand with Red X, but then she saw the shock and disgust on her friend's faces. Tears welling up in her eyes, she started to beg Robin's forgiveness.
"Robin, please, you must understand-…"
…But he was unreachable to her. He turned his head, unresponsive. Starfire, broken and seeking comfort, sought it in the only available source, Red X. Crying into his shoulder, the rest of the team followed Robin's example, turning away from her. Everyone save for Raven.
Raven, who was never very fond of the perky Tamaranian, simply looked puzzled. She was highly skeptical of the entire situation. Were she and Robin having problems and did X just arrive at the opportune moment? Did X work some kind of magic on her that night? Raven was not naïve to those kinds of spells… but again, her natural skepticism kept her from believing Red X knew magic at all, let alone an advanced charm like the one he'd needed to have used.
As if to read her mind, Red X looked her way, locking eyes with the girl. In an instant, Raven understood. The answer had been staring her in the face. Red X and Robin were so different. It was simply that X, naturally charismatic, had approached Starfire in a way she'd never been approached before. Robin was the first human man she'd ever seen, and other than Cyborg and Beast Boy, Robin was the only logical choice.
Given, of course, that Raven was currently having relations with beast boy… I'm only really with him for the sex, she mused to herself, she could see that Robin was the manlier of the two.
Cyborg was Cyborg, and anatomically, that'd be impossible.
But, comparing Red X and Robin, Raven saw the dissimilarity. While Robin was stoic and admittedly rather square, X proved to be extremely dynamic and interesting as a person. While Robin was distant, X seemed magnetic. While Robin was driven by a need to prove himself, X was relaxed and completely confident in himself. And, while Robin took everything seriously, X took very few things seriously, and enjoyed life.
While Raven went over these factors in her mind, she saw X whisper something in Starfire's ear, and she took off, flying out of the building and out of the team's life. X addressed the titans again, smiling happily.
"I had a great time today, guys, but sadly, I gotta take off." He locked gazes with Raven once more, his blue eyes sending a shiver down her spine.
"See you later." He said, as Raven's heart skipped a beat and her cheeks started to flush. While Red X disappeared into the air, Raven looked at her team, wrecked and disheartened. While she pitied Robin, she didn't blame Starfire, who only wanted attention, or so Raven guessed.
And as the police arrived and started to check the damages and hostages, and started to free the remaining Titans from their bonds, she looked at Beast Boy in a different light. She'd never considered any other options for romance; Beast Boy was the only anatomically available partner. Now, as Starfire was gone, it seemed as if Raven had two, perhaps three options, depending on what X decided to do with Starfire in the future.
Surprised with herself, Raven planned on trying to be cheerful for her friends when they returned home, they deserved her support, and looked awful.
--LATER, TITANS TOWER--
"Listen, Robin, once she's realized what she's done, she'll come back. I know it." Raven said, trying desperately to get Robin out of his funk.
"It doesn't matter, Raven. I can't forgive her for this. Not so easily." He said. "She was seeing him behind my back, keeping secrets from us. She can't be trusted."
"Robin, you don't know that."
"Raven, what else could it have been?"
"I don't know, but do you really think Starfire is the type of person to cheat? Does she even know how? I'm not sure, were you having any arguments before it happened? Maybe she was feeling distant from you, and just wanted affection. It happens, Robin. People need love, and I know you've never been the most loving person in the world-GRANTED of course that you had a tough childhood, but just try to understand…"
"I'm trying, Raven, but I've been betrayed, and it sucks." He said, with finality. He wanted to be alone, she knew. She identified with the feeling.
While Robin walked away, she walked off in search of Beast Boy. Cheering him up would be easy.
--END--
this is another short one, but I partied a little too hard to do much writing this weekend.
Review, and tell me things