Ok, the setting isn't really important- Rob and Star's fluff convo is the most important part (helps build romance, which is important later). Just thought the scenery would help (and I have an obsession for all things tropical!).

After a ten minute boat ride, the T-Boat pulled up to a dock on a small island. Everyone clambered out with their stuff and followed Cyborg up a small hill.

"Ok, Cy, what exactly is on this island?" Robin stared inquisitively at the borg that was leading them… somewhere…

"Trust me, guys, this is well worth the trip!" Once they climbed over the hill, they realized the immensity of the island. In the middle was a GIGANTIC glass dome. "I heard about this from one of the guys at the pizza place! It's a special tropical conservatory! There are some places, though, where we can picnic and swim! Whadya think?" He smiled at himself for being so brilliant.

Starfire shrieked with delight and started running down the hill. Robin followed, then BB and Cyborg. Raven walked calmly. Typical. When they reached the door, they were greeted by a man wearing khaki pants and a t-shirt that read "The TEC Project".

BB piped up- "What does TEC stand for? Like, technical? Like machines?"

The man smiled and shook his head. "No, TEC stands for Tropical Environment Conservation. I hope you five enjoy today!" He opened the door for them.

They all walked in and were hit by a heat wave. It seemed like they walked through a portal and came out in Tahiti. There were hibiscus plants and palm trees and bamboo everywhere, along with a lot of water. After walking for a few minutes, the glass dome became invisible to them, making the environment seem like they were actually there. There were even parrots.

Cyborg led them to a small clearing. "Ok, guys, right over there is our spot. We have this Southern quarter all to ourselves until 10 tonight. Let's have fun!" he led them through a few palms and into another clearing. This one was different, however, and better. There was a small valley into which a crystal-clear river flowed, cascading over the rocks making a small waterfall about 20 feet tall. On the opposite side, the slope was very gentle and easy to walk down. The pond at the bottom was just as clear, about 50 feet deep, and filled with tropical fish. There were beautiful flowers all around and many palms and hammocks and shady spots perfect for picnicking. Also, if they stood under a few certain trees, they could see out to the edge of the dome and see out into the bay and see the sky.

Starfire set her stuff down and spun around with her arms out, taking it all in. "Oh, Cyborg, this is absolutely perfect! Thank you so much for bringing us here! Are we allowed to swim in the water here? Or is it forbidden?" She stepped to the edge of the cliff and peered down.

"Yeah, it's totally swimmable! That's why you guys were supposed to bring swimsuits! Let's change, and then we can go!" Cyborg pointed over to a rock with a door in it. "That's the changing room."

After everyone changed, they all climbed down to the pool. Robin was wearing red trunks with tiny green and yellow "R" insignia everywhere, and sitting in the shallows. BB was wearing green and purple trunks and was preparing to dive off the cliff. Raven was wearing a dark purple tankini and sitting under a tree reading. Starfire was wearing a beautiful light purple and silver bikini and sitting with Robin. Cyborg was normal. And jumped in at the same time BB did, soaking everyone. Including Raven's book.

"You morons! You soaked my book!" She walked over to the spring and used her power to hold them underwater until they turned blue. Then she let them up to gasp for air.

"Raven… you…could have… killed… us." BB was panting and glaring/pouting.

"You're so stupid, grass stain. You could have become a fish." She set her soggy book in the sun to dry and sat in the shallows with Robin and Starfire.

After they ate lunch, they played some games and swam some more. Cyborg had brought some tools and was upgrading his left arm with some new gadget. Raven walked over to a hammock and sat down to read. However, she was quickly interrupted by BB who sat with her. Robin sat with Star at the edge of the pool until Robin got up to get a sandwich and use the bathroom. When he got back, she was gone.

"Hey, Cy, did you see where Star went?" Robin was glancing around worriedly.

"I think she went that way, between those trees. She probably just wanted a clear view of the sunset." Cyborg nodded towards a small grove of palm trees. Robin walked under them to find Starfire sitting on a large rock, staring out towards the sunset. Once again, the sun was lighting up her features exquisitely.

"Star, what's wrong? Why'd you wander off?" Robin sat down beside her.

"Nothing is wrong, dear friend. I simply wanted to watch the setting of the sun. It is a very beautiful thing and I enjoy it very much." She sighed and smiled at Robin.

ROBIN POV

She sighed and smiled at me in a way that made me melt inside. I wanted to tell her that I love her, that I always have loved her, and that she's perfect in every way. But the words wouldn't come. "Star… uh… I just wanted to tell you that I really like… uh…" Her eyes seemed to light up even more. "Your bathing suit. Is it new?" She seemed sad when I said this, as if she knew what I wanted to say.

"Yes, friend Robin. It is new. I bought it when Raven took me to the 'mall of shopping' last week to celebrate Blorthog." She moved closer to me and rested her head on my shoulder.

I couldn't stand it. I had to tell her, but I just wasn't brave enough. I could fight Cinderblock or Slade without fear. I could run into a burning building without so much as flinching. But I couldn't tell the girl that I love three words.

What a brave person I am, right?

I sighed and shifted my weight. Star looked up at me with concern. "Robin, you seem troubled. What is wrong?" She looked at me with her large, green eyes, like beautiful emeralds in the sun. A strand of hair fell across her face and my hand acted without my brain's ok. It brushed it out of her face and ended up resting on the side of her neck. We were only inches apart and I was going to take a leap of faith, when we heard yells from behind us.

"AHH! What are you DOING?" Raven burst through the trees and ran towards us, followed closely by BB. She ran over to us and turned to glare at BB. Then we noticed that she was blushing.

"Raven, I'm sorry! It just seemed like… you wanted to… and at first you didn't mind and…" BB was blushing too, and wringing his hands worriedly.

"If you want to keep your mouth on your face, you better shut it grass stain!" She glared menacingly at him, and then turned to us. "You didn't see anything, RIGHT?" I shook my head quickly and nudged Star. She just looked at me weird, and then seemed to understand. She nodded as well. Then Cyborg walked over.

"Alright, you guys! We gotta go! Grab your stuff and head back to the boat." We all sighed with relief, and headed back home.