"The pieces are all falling into place. I will have you, Abel"

TT

The next few days were packed with tension and awkward moments. Robin and Raven head resolved to admit their feelings, still not realizing they reciprocated. Abel's hormonal boost was coming to a deadly peak. Starfire was acting different around Abel. Cyborg and Beast Boy were caught in the middle of it all, helpless and confused.

"Look man, I think somethin's goin' on," Cyborg said to Beast Boy when they were alone in the living room. Abel was arranging his room, with the help of Starfire. Robin was in the gym and Raven was on the roof.

"Yeah Dude," the shape shifter responded, "Did you notice Starfire's been acting strange lately?"

"Yeah… wait, no. I was talking about Rae and Fearless Leader… What about Starfire?"

"Oh yeah, she's been all shy and stuff around Abel, and when I asked her if she knew where he was, she was all like, 'I do not where Friend Abel is!'" he said, doing his best impression of Starfire; which Cyborg thought was pretty bad. "Wait… What about Rae and Robin?"

"Man, I don't know, but I know there's a little 'sumpin-sumpin' goin' down," he said, wiggling his eyebrows.

"Dude, don't do that. Do you think we should… you know… hook 'em up?"

"What? No way! Do you have any idea what Raven would do if we tried?" Cyborg couldn't believe Beast Boy was suggesting that. Well he could believe it; he just couldn't believe it. "Not to mention Robin!"

"Okay, okay, it was just a thought. You don't have to flip."

"Unless…" Cyborg said letting his voice trail, as the gears I his head started turning, "Beast Boy, you're brilliant!"

"I am?"

"Well… no. But it's a good idea!"

"What is?

"You know what I'm talkin' about," Cyborg said wickedly

"No, I… oh…" Beast Boy realized, rubbing his hands together. An evil grin spread across their lips, "We're gonna hook-up Abel and Star"

"Yes… No. Dude! Raven and Robin! C'mon!" Cyborg shouted, cuffing Beast Boy.

"Ow! Dude! I thought that was a bad idea?"

"The way you were thinking, maybe. My way is foolproof."

"What did you have in mind?"

"Clubbin'"

"Maybe your way is better," Beast Boy said quietly.

"What was your way?"

"Uh… Brainwashing"

"Wow"

"Yeah…"

The two sat in silence for a while, forgetting their paused game. Then there was a crash and a yell. It was Abel's voice, and he didn't sound too pleased.

"Starfire!" his accusation was followed by another crash. And Starfire soon came soaring down the hallway. She flew into the living room with a paint roller in her hand and paused in anticipation, and sure enough Abel entered the hallway with a look of mock anger. Cyborg and Beast Boy knew it wasn't real, because if it was he would have four eyes, like Raven. They soon saw the source of his mock-anger; his shirt had a big pink stripe on it from a paint roller. When Abel flew into the living room, also carrying a paint roller; Starfire squealed and flew around the room in an attempt to avoid the mixed-blood. Abel was just as agile in the air as he was on foot and had no trouble keeping up with the alien princess.

"C'mere your highness," he growled as he rebounded off the wall to catch Starfire after she made a sharp turn. Robin and Raven walked in having heard the ruckus and soon found the source. As they walked in Starfire had been caught by Abel and now had a blue stripe on her uniform. It was now Abel's turn to evade. The game of cat-and-mouse went on for ten minutes, no one bothering to stop them, enjoying it too much. Eventually it came to an awkward halt. Abel, covered in pink paint, was now being chased by Starfire, now completely blue, teleported to the far side of the room facing away from Starfire. She took this opportunity to fly out of one of the many doors that led to the room. Abel turned and saw that she was nowhere to be found. He looked at his friends, who shrugged, deciding to go along with Starfire's plan. Abel glared at them and turned around just in time to be tackled by Starfire. The two of them hit the floor and Starfire landed on top of Abel. She grinned wickedly, but found herself on the bottom, as Abel switched their position with a twist of his hip. Now Abel grinned; then he saw Starfire blushing and noticed the position they were in. When Starfire had pinned Abel, she was straddling his stomach and when Abel flipped them, he ended up between her spread legs.

"Dude, there is definitely something going on with those two," Cyborg whispered to Beast Boy.

"Uh…" Abel stammered as he helped Starfire up. Starfire stood; her face was bright red instead of orange. Seeing an opportunity, Cyborg voiced his idea.

"Hey guys, lets go to a club!" 'Maybe we can get those two together, too'

"That sounds like a great idea!" Robin said. 'Perfect, I can use this as a chance to talk to Raven!'

"That sounds like fun," Raven said sarcastically. 'Yes! Now I can talk to Robin!'

"Uh… that sounds great," Abel forced out. 'Interesting how red one can get when their skin is orange,'

"Yes, I shall go and prepare!" Starfire ran out of the room, still blushing. Everyone looked at Abel, who followed suit. Everyone burst out laughing when Abel left. Raven was able to join in; her meditation sessions with her brother allowed her to loosen up quite a bit.

'He wasn't jealous at all!' she thought, ecstatic. 'This is great!'

'That might have bothered me weeks ago, but not anymore.' Robin mused. 'This is great'

'Dude, This is gonna rock!'

'Oh man, I can't wait!'

TT

An hour and a half later everyone was ready. Starfire was still in her uniform; it being casual enough to pass for street clothes. Robin had on a black button-down with ice blue flames, khaki cargo pants and black and red shoes and his mask. Abel had managed to find a shirt like his old one, and also wore his khakis and his boots; he had all of his belts in place as well. Beast Boy had on a dark green shirt and blue baggy jeans. Cyborg had managed to find clothes that fit him; a silver button-down and black jeans. Raven was still in her leotard and belt, but had on a pair of black hip-hugging jeans over it and a dark blue overcoat replaced her cloak.

The Titans set out to the club. It was a new place called Club Knox. Robin was on his R-cycle, so that Abel would fit in the car. He wished Raven could have been on the bike with him. In the car Raven watched Robin, longing to hold onto his waist on the bike.

'Maybe on the way back,' she smiled a little.

TT

When they arrived at the club, the sight stunned them. I was a huge building; the neon sign shined 'Club Knox' in bold red letters. The music could be heard from inside; it sounded like Rammstein, Abel pointed out. As they entered the building, Abel confirmed that it was in fact Rammstein, and explained that they were a German heavy metal band. As they walked farther into the club, Raven's courage was inexplicably crushed. She surmised it to be because of all the pretty girls in the building, though they all had their attention on Abel, who mentioned something about a paper bag. Raven found a booth and sulked; she was startled when she heard a voice.

"Would you like to dance?"

It was Robin. Robin was asking her to dance. Not Starfire. Her. She hesitated.

"I'm not sure… I don't dance much. I'm not sure how good I'll be," she responded shyly.

"I'm sure you can't be that bad. Just do what you feel is natural, and I'll help you if you need it."

"Okay…" she hadn't expected her own response and neither had Robin.

"Really? I mean… let's go" he held out his hand. She took it and he helped her up and led her to the dance floor. She was wondering how Starfire would react, but when she saw her dancing with Abel, her courage was quickly revived. When they found a spot of the dance floor that wasn't too crowded, Robin stopped and turned to her.

"Okay, uh… I guess you could follow them," he said gesturing to everyone on the floor. They were ridiculously close to one another. "O-or not." Raven smiled and closed her eyes, getting the feel of the music. It wasn't really meant for dancing to; more like jumping up and down and banging your head, but she soon found a way to compensate. Raven was amazed at how fast she picked it up, and noticed Robin was too when she started to sway her hips. She raised her hands above her head and let go of her worries and shyness. She didn't flinch when Robin put his hands on her hips and turned around to face him.

'Oh. My. God!' he thought, smiling at the dark beauty in front of him. She pressed herself closer to him and they began to dance in unison. When the song ended they went to the booth Raven was at earlier. They sat down and ordered drinks.

"That was… fun," Raven said honestly. Robin noted no sarcasm in her tone and saw her blush a little.

"Yeah," he said. Another song started up and Beast Boy came over to the table.

"Hey, why aren't you guys out there?" he shouted over the music.

"We…" Raven began, her blush deepening, "We just were"

"Oh," then it dawned on him, "Together?"

"Yes," Robin said, "Do something about it"

"Nah, I'm good!" Beast Boy retreated onto the dance floor to find Cyborg. Robin watched him disappear into the crowd.

"Wanna have another go?" he asked

"No," she began; Robin's face fell and she hurriedly finished, "Let's just… talk"

"Okay," Robin smiled. Then he grew serious, "There is something I've been meaning to say for a while…" This caught Raven off guard.

"What?"

"I … I think I'm in love with you…" This threw Raven off her feet, or at least it would have, had she been standing. Robin looked up and saw her shocked expression, he sighed and said, "Sorry"

"Don't be." It was Robin's turn to be shocked. The soothing tone in her voice unsettled him a little, "What about Starfire?"

"Starfire? You mean that Starfire?" he said pointing toward the dance floor. Starfire was still dancing with Abel, and having the time of her life. She had danced with Robin before, but not the way she was with Abel. This made Raven smile; the thought that she might actually have chance with Robin. The next statement confirmed her wildest dreams. "I don't think I ever saw her as more than a friend. I thought she may have had feelings for me, but…" he paused waving his hand at the erotic scene, "I guess not"

"I love you, too." She got up and walked to Robin was on the bench. She sat down and kissed him on the lips. Robin was stunned when she kissed him and disappointed when she pulled away.

"Why so short?" he asked. She leaned forward again and whispered in his ear.

"There's more where that came from at the Tower," she pulled back with a seductive smile. Robin pulled her close to him and they sat there enjoying each other's company.