Chapter 5

I hate going out in public alone. I always hear people whisper as I go by and always see people point and stare at me like some crazy cosplayer. I thank Azar for my teleportation ability, or else I would've destroyed half the city. Unwillingly, of course. I teleported right into the fast food chain. Nobody was there, as usual. I walked right up to the open cash register. There was a teenage boy about my age with red hair, pimples, freckles, and blue eyes.

"Good morning, ma'am. My name is Richard. How may I help you?" I looked at the menu. As much as I hated this, I was going to have to spend money. And twenty freaking dollars at that.

"Yea, uh, I'd like twenty fish tacos." Richard looked at me like I had just turned into Paris Hilton.

"We'll get right on that. You're customer number 45. Please go to our waiting area." I floated over to the waiting area. There is so much irony in the fast food business. I mean, even when there's nobody there, they still take forever and twenty minutes. This is why I just go out for pizza.

"Here you go, ma'am. Sorry for the wait." He handed me a bag. It was soggy and dripping at the bottom of the bag, but I smiled and levitated it in front me.

"Thank you." Instead of flashing away, I decided to go through the front door. Jump truly was beautiful in the morning. You mad your muscular guys who looked like they were from Jersey Shore, your girls who looked like they were from Jersey Shore, and your kids. They looked like kids. But I loved seeing the sun. Even though I don't tan, I marveled at the sun still.

"It's about time you got back!" Speedy roared at me. Gosh, these people were demanding. The Titans East were standing in our living room. They were all gathered around the sofa. They all seemed surprised at seeing Robin, their leader, in sweatpants and a t-shirt, sleeping. Maskless. It seemed, though, people stopped paying attention to Robin as soon as I dropped the bag to the table. Speedy and the Twins came rushing towards the bag.

"Oh! Tacos de pescado! Delicioso! Quiero comer toda la bolsa!" Mas y Menos came rushing towards the table. I always wondered if they speed-ate. They did. That bag was gone in five seconds flat. I'd come all this way… Walked all those blocks… Endured all that waiting…for them all to be eaten by two Guatemalan twins. Once Speedy's temper tantrum was finished, and all the mingling was kaput, Bee grabbed my hand and dragged me into the hallway. She seemed overly eager to speak to me. Probably wanted some girl talk.

"So…" I quirked an eyebrow.

"So…" This would be really awkward.

"Tell me! Why'd Starfire leave? I have to know!" Oh no. What would I tell her?

"Uh…" She leaned forward, smiling.

"Don't worry, Rae. I don't judge." I leaned back. She'd never let me live this one down. I took a deep breath and quickly talked.

"RobinfellinlovewithmeandtoldStarfireandshecriedan dleft." I gave her a cheesy grin. Her face went blank.

"Didn't catch that. Say again." She leaned her ear towards me. I took another deep breath and closed my eyes.

"Robin... he kind of…fell in love with…me…and…told Starfire the…wrong way….so she left…heartbroken…" I opened one eye. Bee's face was a mixture between anger, sympathy, and surprise. So was her voice.

"What?" I smiled and sweat bullets.

"But she got over him. She got married on Tamaran and had a baby. She's named Mar'i and the cutest thing in the world!" I cheesily grinned and she smiled.

"Long as she's happy." But her eyes went wide as she smiled.

"So you and Robin. You're like…dating?" She kept her voice clam for a couple seconds. I braced myself.

"Yes." She exploded. Squealing and giggling. Spinning and jumping. Sweating and screaming shrilly.

"OH MY GAWD! I NEVER SAW THIS COMING! BUT I DID! YOU ARE SO CUTE TOGETHER! SQUEEEE!" She spun around in the air, squealing as she did. At least someone accepted it with grace.

Fun Fact: I've never actually been to Long John Silvers®. I've driven past it, but never actually been there. Therefore I've never been inside. So I used my imagination. Thank God for Google Translate. Even though I've been taking Spanish for 4+ years and still have no idea how to say fish tacos are delicious. Review and Favorite. Grammar Nazis and Flamers welcome.