I Want You to Want Me, Chapter 6: I Think I'm Jealous of Your "Girlfriend"
When we last saw our heroes they were battling a bad case of the love bug. Robin and Starfire were on the road to reconciliation, Raven and Beastboy were both dealing with their love problems as best they could, while Cyborg just tried to get through the day. And of course, our new friend, Summer, was less than enjoying her time with her new boyfriend, Robin.
"Starfire," the boy wonder stuttered out in a whisper. He had just led her to his bedroom and was feeling again like scum. This was not a new feeling for him. He had been feeling like scum more frequently than he thought was healthy for human being, but could do nothing about it. He thought that Starfire was still bitter when she entered the living room only to find that the only bitter person in the room was he. Okay, and maybe Summer.
"Robin, I am so sorry. I hope that you can accept my apology."
"Star, sit down." And she complied, taking a seat on his bed. She had never been in Robin's room before, but she loved it and with each passing second she spent inside of it, she hoped that this would not be her last time inside. Everything was better than she ever expected. It was all red and green, and dark, of course, but she suspected that it was to remind him of the Batcave which she had heard much about.
"Listen, Star. I don't even know where to start."
"How about at the beginning."
"Thanks," he said with a slight chuckle. Oh, how he had missed Starfire's ability to make him smile. They had only hated each other for forty-five minutes, but it had felt like an eternity. "Well, I came in today to tell you about S...S...my situation." What was this? Why was he suddenly unable to mention S...Sum...that girl's name? Whatever the reason, he could not dwell on it. He had to apologize now. Not being friends with Starfire was difficult to say the least. He needed to be with her.
"I guess that I was just taken aback by your own situation."
"No, Robin, that is understandable, I was completely insensitive as to your own situation. I did not wish to hear it because I wanted to take part in helping you find someone worthy of you."
"No, Star, I should have understood that. No matter what you said to me there is no justification for what I said and how I treated you. I really hurt you and there's no excuse for that. I'm supposed to be your best friend, but I treated you like you meant nothing to me. And that's not true. You, I mean, our rela- I mean, um, our friendship is so important to me. I'm sorry and regretful that I put it in jeopardy, but just the same I'd like you to please forgive me." What could she do? He was her dream come true, but he had hurt her. That was for sure and at the time it seemed as if she'd never forgive him, but now that he was begging her forgiveness right in front of her, she could care less about the past. He was truly sorry and sincere. He wanted things back to the way they were. So did Star, so she decided forgiveness was required right now, otherwise, she'd never have Robin in her life again.
"I will forgive you if you will forgive me."
"Of course Star."
"Then you are forgiven." And that's when it happened. They were both so happy that they were both back on speaking terms that they reached out and hugged each other. Then there was that spark again. That electrical shock that was only felt when they touched. It was inexplicable. It was highly enjoyable, and they both wanted it to last. They were longing for that spark, so they pulled each other tighter and for the first time that day, something felt so right.
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Meanwhile, back in the living room, Summer was trying to fight the urge to kill Cyborg who knew that Star and Robin probably wanted some time alone, so he attempted to preoccupy her. Unfortunately, it was a difficult task.
"So, this television was actually custom built for our team in ..."
"Oh, Man! Like, not to be rude, but could you just shut up? I mean, I don't care about the TV. The only thing that matters is it works and it was expensive, got it?"
"Well, aren't you a ray of sunshine?" Cyborg said sarcastically.
"I know, right?" Summer said wholeheartedly, thinking that Cyborg's last comment was a truthful one. Cyborg made his way to the kitchen then heard the sound of shattering glass coming from the hallway. So the man made partially of metal, naturally curious and concerned, went into the hall. There he walked in on something he wished he hadn't interrupted.
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Raven went out into the hallway after Starfire and Robin left in a rush and was closely followed by Beastboy. She was happy for her friends, but needed to get away from Beastboy. She only had one plan to keep herself from falling for him and that was to just avoid him. Sure, it seemed childish, but it was necessary, as most things Raven did were. But she couldn't avoid him this time.
"Hey, um, Raven. Do you think I can talk to you?"
'Great. Just what I need.' She thought.
"Look, BB, I'm real busy. So, um, maybe later? I really don't have much time."
"Raven, it will take just a sec," Beastboy said in a nervous, yet forceful manner. He not only wanted to tell her now, but he needed to. For the past six months he was tormented by her always being there. He needed her so much. And somehow he knew she needed him too. Beastboy knew about Raven's troubled past and her lack of loved ones, but he knew that he could be the one to fix that.
"BB, I'd love to, but can't. I, uh, really, really, can't." And she turned around to walk away and that's when it happened. She felt his gentle touch on her right forearm. He had reached out and grabbed her arm to stop her from walking away.
Raven was stunned. She stopped right where she stood. She hadn't had anyone touch her, minus battles with baddies, since she was a child, and even then it was a rare occasion. His touch was warm and soft. It gave her a tingling sensation throughout her body. It was incredible, his warm hand on her cold arm. It was surprising. She had expected his hands to be furry, but they weren't. They were like those of any other human being; except they were green and they were touching her.
Raven was battling her emotions at this time trying not to break anything due to the sensation she was experiencing. It was extremely enjoyable, but screwing up all of her plans to ignore him. She fought it as best she could, but she could no longer resist. She wanted to see this person whose warm touch stopped her in her tracks. She needed to look into his eyes. So she turned around to face him and at the same time removed her hood. And before Beastboy was able to say all of things he wanted to say to her they were standing there, in the hallway, staring at each other. It was like it was the first time they laid eyes on each other. And she drew closer to him. At that same moment he drew closer to her.
For the first time in almost forever, Raven didn't feel so alone anymore. She felt alive and warm. She stood there and looked into his green eyes and wanted to smile. She could feel her emotional floodgates opening. She felt calm and light. She could breathe again. For the first time in a long time she started to believe that maybe they had a chance. Maybe she could love him. Maybe no one would suffer. Maybe there didn't have to be suffering in her life. Maybe there could be pure bliss. Pure, sweet, endless, bliss. She didn't feel like she needed to do the necessary anymore, because the necessary was now unnecessary. Maybe, just maybe, she wouldn't have to live in the eternal darkness anymore. Maybe she could have light shine on her all of the time and be warm, not that dreadful cold she was before.
And as he stood there and stared at her, he realized all of these same things too. He was telling her that love wasn't so cliché, it could work. It was as if he was whispering sweet scenarios of what can be. He reached out and touched Raven's face. At that moment Raven couldn't control herself anymore. Her emotions were now in control. She lost it. She had broken about every vase in the hallway, as well as several mirrors. Yet she and Beastboy seemed to be unfazed by the sounds of shattering glass. It was like a sweet symphony in their minds, playing only for them.
Oh, the touch was so soft and warm. She could feel his life force radiating from him. She had wanted him to do that and he had. He was now the one reading her mind. She felt so at peace. His face was full of love and care, and also appreciation. He appreciated the fact that Raven had let him touch her. He was in paradise. He couldn't believe that this beautiful person before him was enjoying the touch of his hand. He needed more. So, he leaned in for a kiss. Surprisingly, Raven hadn't moved away from him. Quite the opposite, she moved towards him. It was going to be surreal. It was going to be heaven. It was going to be like a dream. Then the door opened and in peered light from the kitchen and living room. There stood Cyborg, in pure and utter shock. The moment was over. It remained a mere dream. It would have been surreal though. And it would have been pure heaven, but unfortunately, they were still here on Earth. Heaven was just out of their grasps. "What was that- OH MY GOD? WHAT! OH, I'M SORRY" Cyborg yelled this all out in almost a single word when he opened the door. He hadn't expected to see Raven and Beastboy almost kissing each other. He hadn't expected them to be almost kissing anyone, but there they were.
Raven and Beastboy jumped apart quickly and Raven threw her hood up swiftly, using her powers. Beastboy was blushing so much that he resembled a tomato. Cyborg just kept on apologizing.
"Cy, Dude, we were, um, I, we, uh," Beastboy stumbled.
"Look Cyborg. There's no reason to apologize. Nothing happened. Nothing was going to happen. And that's it." She said it quickly and coldly, because now she was back in control, and the clear-headed Raven knew that she and Beastboy just couldn't happen. She had after all broken about twelve vases in the hallway just from him touching her.
Beastboy looked at her confused. He knew that sometimes his imagination got the best of him, but he surely hadn't imagined all of that, had he?
"What," he said to Raven, disregarding the fact Cyborg was standing there beside him.
"What do you mean, 'what?'"
"You know what I mean. I wasn't dreaming, Rae. That just happened. And something was about to happen."
"This isn't the time or the place for your emotional outbursts. I have no time for confrontations."
"Confrontations? Emotional Outbursts? Dude, look around Rae. If anyone was having emotional outbursts it was you! Just look at all the broken glass!"
"How dare you! I can' believe that you would," then in mid sentence she saw Cyborg who was rather enjoying the argument and picking up information along the way. So she controlled he anger and changed her tone.
"Look. I have no time for this. I have things to do. So, just to clear things up, one, I don't know what you are talking about. Your insinuations are ridiculous. Two, I knew what you were going to say before you tried to say it, so don't feel like you need to get it off your chest, I already know. Three, nothing happened. Four nothing was going to happen. And Five, nothing is ever going to happen."
"But Raven, I-"
"And that is it. Now excuse me." She turned her back on him and any chance they ever had with each other. She knew it was a little harsh, but it was necessary. She had to crush his hopes and every dream he ever had about them being together. It was foolish. It was inconceivable. It was a waste of her time. Besides, she couldn't be loved. It wasn't possible for her to open up either. So she made her way to her room and held in any tears she had. She went back into the cold, dark, empty, nothingness ahead, and he stood there in the hallway flabbergasted. The metal man beside him lost the amused expression he had before and now stood there trying to help his friend pick his broken heart up off the floor, that lay there amongst the broken glass. All left as reminders of Raven's inability to care.
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Summer was growing impatient. She had been waiting for about a half an hour now and there was still no sign of Robin. She hated this tower. She hated his friends. But most importantly she hated that girl he ran off with.
How dare he run out on his new girlfriend with some chick who barely spoke English. That was going to be the first thing to go. She wasn't into some of Robin's behaviors as well. She knew that if he was going to impress all of her friends and ex-boyfriends and make her happy she'd have to make a few changes. One, the secretive, private thing had to go. Two that outfit just wasn't screaming teen heartthrob. Three, he was going to have to learn how to do what she said. This whole sarcasm/ talking back thing just wasn't working out.
As she pondered this she stood up and made her way to the doorway. She exited the room and entered the hallway. There she saw the weird green boy near tears and the metal freak telling him everything would be okay. She tiptoed over the broken glass and after saying "eww" a few times, spoke to them.
"What's wrong?" She asked, sounding as if she cared. Then she thought to herself, 'Wow, those acting classes daddy made me take really payed off. I sound like I actually care. But if I don't seem nice to Robin's friends, then he'll never do what I say.'
"Oh nothing. Just the fact that the girl of my dreams just told me nothing was ever going to happen between us," Beastboy sobbed out.
"Oh my Gawd! How mean! Who was it? That freak Goth girl?"
"Hey, don't talk about her like that! She's not a freak!"
'Yeah that's what you think. Just look at you. You're a green freak of nature. Oh, well better pretend that I care,' she thought.
"Of course not. Did I say freak, I meant that, um, chic Goth girl. Her wardrobe is so hot. Anyway, don't feel bad. I mean, it's not your fault that no girl likes you."
"No girl likes me?" Beastboy said in a squeaky sobbing voice. And he started to tear up.
"No, man. Girls like you," Cy said trying to calm him down. Then he turned to the unwelcome guest, "Thanks a lot."
"No prob. I do what I can. So, uh, which way is Robin's room?"
"Down the hall and up the stairs."
"Thanks, Cyberg."
"It's Cyborg! CY- BORG!" He yelled as he watched her make her way down the hall. Man, he really hated her.
"Dude, why is Robin with her and not with Starfire again," Beastboy queried as he came out of his sadness.
"You got me, man. Got me."
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It felt so comfortable. She fit in his arms perfectly. It was like she was made just to be held in his arms. She was like a dream. The two of them stood there in paradise. They started hugging each other about fifteen or twenty minutes ago, but just didn't break apart. They had even started rocking back and forth like they were dancing. Starfire was the first to pull away.
Robin was disappointed and at first thought that she moved away because he was making her feel uncomfortable. But when he saw her standing there, holding his face in her hands, staring at him and smiling at him, he quickly disregarded that thought. He was only thinking one thing in his head, 'Oh my God, she's gonna kiss me. She's about to kiss me! While we're alone in my bedroom! What do I do? What do I do?'
Then she leaned in. She kissed him. Right on the forehead. Then she said, "Oh Robin...... I think I'm jealous of your girlfriend. She's, just, so lucky to have you. You are an amazing person. I'm so sorry about earlier." He didn't know what to do. She had kissed him, but not like he had expected. But she said she was jealous of his girlfriend. That meant she liked him as more than a friend and wanted him to be her boyfriend. Right? No. Maybe she just was kidding around and is a good friend. Whatever she meant, that kiss on his forehead had been the best part of his day.
They stood there holding each other. Things were perfect, until...
"...What is going on in here? Robin who is this...this...girl?"
"Summer, darling, um, well, this is, um, my friend Starfire. She's my girlfriend. I mean, friend, well she's a girl and my best friend. But she's just my friend. Well, um, I'll shut up now."
Summer was fuming. She just entered her boyfriend's room for the first time only to find him staring at some girl. His hands were on her waist and her hands on his face. They were both smiling at each other and she had been left in the living room. She was the girl he said I love you to, but she was on the couch with the freaks while he was in here hugged up on some prettier freak.
Starfire was in shock. She didn't know what to do. After she kissed Robin on the forehead she was about to kiss him on the mouth, passionately. She had completely forgotten about his girlfriend, S...Sum...man, she was still having trouble with that name. Regardless of her name, she wasn't just trying to be nice when she told Robin she was jealous of her. She was. Not only was this girl a spitting image of her, but she had Robin's heart too. She couldn't even start thinking about if she and Robin had kissed before. She knew the answer was probably a yes, but it made her want to vomit. After all, she should be the one he kisses. She should be the one who gets to have Robin all to herself. She should be the one he says, "I love you," to everyday. But she had to cope with the fact that she wasn't.
"Yes, I am Robin's friend. My name is Starfire. Princess of Tamaran. It is lovely to make your acquaintance." Starfire extended her hand to Summer. Star's face was somewhat disappointed when Robin said she was 'just' his friend. Summer could tell. That only enraged her further.
Summer, stilling fuming, however, decided to play it cool. Robin had potential to be a good boyfriend. Besides, she didn't like this girl, Starbolt or whatever her name was. That girl was a serious threat. She was pretty. She was a princess and she had a sense of fashion. She also had the upper hand, having been a friend first. Summer could tell that girl was her competition. And Summer loves competition. 'So let the games begin.'
"Likewise," she said in an annoyingly sweet tone and shook Starfire's hand. She squeezed it a little. Unfortunately, it didn't hurt Starfire. Starfire was just confused by her grip. It was stronger than any other Earth girl's she had met before.
"You have a stronger grip than most Earth females. Are you also not of this Earth?"
'Damn. It had no effect. No one told me that this freak had super strength. How is that attractive?'
"Oh, I'm from Earth. I'm just not a pushover. That's all. Right Robin, darling?"
"Yeah. Sure." He was slightly confused by their exchange. However, Starfire was picking the signals from Summer right away.
"Well, I shall leave you two love birds alone for a while."
"Oh, Star, actually, I wanted to give you something. Wait here. I'll be right back."
"Sure." Then he left the room and it was just the two of them.
First they just looked each other up and down. Then they averted their gazes in other directions. Then there was the awkward silence. Which Summer decided to break. She figured that letting Starfire know about how Robin belonged to her now would be a good idea.
"So, Starglow, you really like Robin, huh?"
"Um, actually, it's Starfire. And yes. I love, I mean, he's like a brother to me."
"Yeah, whatever. So...isn't he just the cutest?"
'Is this a trick question? What, does she know? Is it that obvious?"
"Well, Summer, um, I do not really pay attention. To. His. Um, physical appearance."
"Oh, come on, Starlight, you're kidding, right?"
"Well."
"Come on. You're his friend. Robin's friends are my friends. And since we're now friends, you can tell me if you find him attractive. I mean your only human. Or...whatever you are, you know what I mean, right?"
"Well, he is very attractive."
"Now was that so hard? Go on. Have you ever dreamed about him? As more than just a friend?"
"Well," Starfire was feeling uncomfortable. Perhaps she was wrong this girl. Maybe she really wanted to be Star's friend. Maybe she didn't really like Robin and sensed that he and Star had a connection.
"Well?"
"Well, yes. He's well, wonderful. He's handsome and kind and he's brilliant. I used to hope for something more."
"Really?"
"Yes."
"Well, here's a little advice. Don't hope or dream about that anymore. Robin loves me. I'm his girlfriend. His dream come true. He doesn't want you. Never has and never will. So, take it from me. Stop dreaming and longing and lusting after him. Because he's mine. You had your chance. You blew it. So back off. You can be his friend for now and that's all. He belongs to me. You try and become more than just friends and attempt to take him from me, you'll regret it. I told you already, I'm no pushover. I don't take things lightly. Especially when people take my things away from me. Or when things don't go my way. It's my way or the highway sister. See. Robin and I have lots in common. We both get our way, always. So back off or else. You can't compete. Sorry."
Starfire didn't know what to say. She was near tears. This girl was smiling after having just insulted Starfire like no other. This girl was evil. She was beyond evil. She was everything she never wanted Robin to date. Her instincts were telling her to beat the crap out of her. Right here. Right now. But she couldn't. Robin wouldn't appreciate it.
"Yes, well thank you for that wonderful advice, my friend."
"No problem."
"Now let me make things clearer for you. I am not trying to steal Robin from you. Your insinuations are pure paranoia. I will not be rude to you or insult you as you have just me, but I will tell you this. I too am no pushover. I do not take lightly to threats."
"Starfreak, calm down. I'm not threatening you. I'm warning you. As a friend. And if you cross me, my dear adorable alien friend, I'll make you regret it in the worst way possible. Now smile. He's coming back. If you look sad, then he'll be concerned, being the good person he is, and he won't feel like making out anymore. And his kisses are like heaven. Oh, but you wouldn't know about that, now would you? Shame really. Now be a good friend look happy. Because Robin's happy with me. And if you like him, you'll want him to be happy too. So smile, leave, and just feel glad that he's getting to kiss someone he really cares about."
Before Starfire could fire back, Robin walked in the room. Starfire was fuming, but was taking into consideration Summer's words. She did want him happy. She decided that now was not the time or place to tell Robin about his girlfriend from hell. She'd wait till later.
"So, ladies, find anything to talk about."
"Oh, we found something," Summer said as she hugged him.
"Well, Star, isn't she great?" In his head he didn't want to like Summer, but if he couldn't have Starfire, then Summer would have to do. Meanwhile Starfire was trying to figure out how the sidekick of the world's greatest detective could find criminals and decode encryption codes, but couldn't see his girlfriend was pure evil. She was a new breed of baddie. She didn't run through the streets in spandex, attempting to steal the world's supply of nuclear energy, no. She walked right into your own home, not dressed in flashy garments, or speaking witty banter. She walked in and destroyed everything right under your nose. She pretended to be your friend and then stabbed you in the back with a smirk. She stood over your defeated body and just reapplied her lip-gloss. She used her magic too. It wasn't like magic the other baddies had. It was different. Could put men into a trance and taint the soul. She was a new breed of villain, but as Robin would say, "Like any other baddie, she had to be stopped." It was only a matter of time before Starfire found her weakness. But that time couldn't come soon enough she thought as she watched her hug him.
"Star, here."
"No, I have to go. Maybe you give it to me later."
"But Star."
"Robin, leave the girl alone. She knows what she's doing."
"You okay Star?"
"Yes," she said looking at Summer with disgust. "I am fine. I will see you at movie night. Beastboy has said the movie is one we will all enjoy. So, see you then."
"Okay Star. Later."
Starfire stood in hallway. Tears welling up in her eyes. Oh, how she hated Summer. But she could do nothing now. She felt so helpless and weak. She made her way to Raven's room, seeking advice and comfort. Perhaps Raven knew how to deal with Starfire's jealousy.
Back in Robin's room, Summer kissed Robin's cheek trying to bring him out of the trance he went into when he watched Starfire walk away.
"Robin, you love me right?"
"Right."
"You'd do anything for me, right?"
"Right?"
"Well, stop hanging out with Starfire."
"What!"
And the afternoon gave way to evening. Raven meditated in her room attempting erase all emotions she had for Beastboy; Beastboy mourned the loss of his dreams to be with Raven; Cyborg tried to be a good friend, helping Beastboy nurse his wounded heart; Starfire walked down the hallway, lost, and hating Summer; Robin stood there confused as to why Summer wanted him to stop being friends with Starfire, questioning why; and Summer stood there, clinging to Robin, proud of the damage she had begun to inflict on Starfire's relationship with Robin, being a good little actress, answering him with a frown saying, "It's just, well. I think I'm jealous of your 'girlfriend.'"
Sorry I haven't updated in so long. I've been away. And really busy. Next chapter coming soon. Keep reviewing! Your reviews are my inspiration. Please Review! Again Sorry. Until the next chapter.
Lovin' It, LILY
When we last saw our heroes they were battling a bad case of the love bug. Robin and Starfire were on the road to reconciliation, Raven and Beastboy were both dealing with their love problems as best they could, while Cyborg just tried to get through the day. And of course, our new friend, Summer, was less than enjoying her time with her new boyfriend, Robin.
"Starfire," the boy wonder stuttered out in a whisper. He had just led her to his bedroom and was feeling again like scum. This was not a new feeling for him. He had been feeling like scum more frequently than he thought was healthy for human being, but could do nothing about it. He thought that Starfire was still bitter when she entered the living room only to find that the only bitter person in the room was he. Okay, and maybe Summer.
"Robin, I am so sorry. I hope that you can accept my apology."
"Star, sit down." And she complied, taking a seat on his bed. She had never been in Robin's room before, but she loved it and with each passing second she spent inside of it, she hoped that this would not be her last time inside. Everything was better than she ever expected. It was all red and green, and dark, of course, but she suspected that it was to remind him of the Batcave which she had heard much about.
"Listen, Star. I don't even know where to start."
"How about at the beginning."
"Thanks," he said with a slight chuckle. Oh, how he had missed Starfire's ability to make him smile. They had only hated each other for forty-five minutes, but it had felt like an eternity. "Well, I came in today to tell you about S...S...my situation." What was this? Why was he suddenly unable to mention S...Sum...that girl's name? Whatever the reason, he could not dwell on it. He had to apologize now. Not being friends with Starfire was difficult to say the least. He needed to be with her.
"I guess that I was just taken aback by your own situation."
"No, Robin, that is understandable, I was completely insensitive as to your own situation. I did not wish to hear it because I wanted to take part in helping you find someone worthy of you."
"No, Star, I should have understood that. No matter what you said to me there is no justification for what I said and how I treated you. I really hurt you and there's no excuse for that. I'm supposed to be your best friend, but I treated you like you meant nothing to me. And that's not true. You, I mean, our rela- I mean, um, our friendship is so important to me. I'm sorry and regretful that I put it in jeopardy, but just the same I'd like you to please forgive me." What could she do? He was her dream come true, but he had hurt her. That was for sure and at the time it seemed as if she'd never forgive him, but now that he was begging her forgiveness right in front of her, she could care less about the past. He was truly sorry and sincere. He wanted things back to the way they were. So did Star, so she decided forgiveness was required right now, otherwise, she'd never have Robin in her life again.
"I will forgive you if you will forgive me."
"Of course Star."
"Then you are forgiven." And that's when it happened. They were both so happy that they were both back on speaking terms that they reached out and hugged each other. Then there was that spark again. That electrical shock that was only felt when they touched. It was inexplicable. It was highly enjoyable, and they both wanted it to last. They were longing for that spark, so they pulled each other tighter and for the first time that day, something felt so right.
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Meanwhile, back in the living room, Summer was trying to fight the urge to kill Cyborg who knew that Star and Robin probably wanted some time alone, so he attempted to preoccupy her. Unfortunately, it was a difficult task.
"So, this television was actually custom built for our team in ..."
"Oh, Man! Like, not to be rude, but could you just shut up? I mean, I don't care about the TV. The only thing that matters is it works and it was expensive, got it?"
"Well, aren't you a ray of sunshine?" Cyborg said sarcastically.
"I know, right?" Summer said wholeheartedly, thinking that Cyborg's last comment was a truthful one. Cyborg made his way to the kitchen then heard the sound of shattering glass coming from the hallway. So the man made partially of metal, naturally curious and concerned, went into the hall. There he walked in on something he wished he hadn't interrupted.
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Raven went out into the hallway after Starfire and Robin left in a rush and was closely followed by Beastboy. She was happy for her friends, but needed to get away from Beastboy. She only had one plan to keep herself from falling for him and that was to just avoid him. Sure, it seemed childish, but it was necessary, as most things Raven did were. But she couldn't avoid him this time.
"Hey, um, Raven. Do you think I can talk to you?"
'Great. Just what I need.' She thought.
"Look, BB, I'm real busy. So, um, maybe later? I really don't have much time."
"Raven, it will take just a sec," Beastboy said in a nervous, yet forceful manner. He not only wanted to tell her now, but he needed to. For the past six months he was tormented by her always being there. He needed her so much. And somehow he knew she needed him too. Beastboy knew about Raven's troubled past and her lack of loved ones, but he knew that he could be the one to fix that.
"BB, I'd love to, but can't. I, uh, really, really, can't." And she turned around to walk away and that's when it happened. She felt his gentle touch on her right forearm. He had reached out and grabbed her arm to stop her from walking away.
Raven was stunned. She stopped right where she stood. She hadn't had anyone touch her, minus battles with baddies, since she was a child, and even then it was a rare occasion. His touch was warm and soft. It gave her a tingling sensation throughout her body. It was incredible, his warm hand on her cold arm. It was surprising. She had expected his hands to be furry, but they weren't. They were like those of any other human being; except they were green and they were touching her.
Raven was battling her emotions at this time trying not to break anything due to the sensation she was experiencing. It was extremely enjoyable, but screwing up all of her plans to ignore him. She fought it as best she could, but she could no longer resist. She wanted to see this person whose warm touch stopped her in her tracks. She needed to look into his eyes. So she turned around to face him and at the same time removed her hood. And before Beastboy was able to say all of things he wanted to say to her they were standing there, in the hallway, staring at each other. It was like it was the first time they laid eyes on each other. And she drew closer to him. At that same moment he drew closer to her.
For the first time in almost forever, Raven didn't feel so alone anymore. She felt alive and warm. She stood there and looked into his green eyes and wanted to smile. She could feel her emotional floodgates opening. She felt calm and light. She could breathe again. For the first time in a long time she started to believe that maybe they had a chance. Maybe she could love him. Maybe no one would suffer. Maybe there didn't have to be suffering in her life. Maybe there could be pure bliss. Pure, sweet, endless, bliss. She didn't feel like she needed to do the necessary anymore, because the necessary was now unnecessary. Maybe, just maybe, she wouldn't have to live in the eternal darkness anymore. Maybe she could have light shine on her all of the time and be warm, not that dreadful cold she was before.
And as he stood there and stared at her, he realized all of these same things too. He was telling her that love wasn't so cliché, it could work. It was as if he was whispering sweet scenarios of what can be. He reached out and touched Raven's face. At that moment Raven couldn't control herself anymore. Her emotions were now in control. She lost it. She had broken about every vase in the hallway, as well as several mirrors. Yet she and Beastboy seemed to be unfazed by the sounds of shattering glass. It was like a sweet symphony in their minds, playing only for them.
Oh, the touch was so soft and warm. She could feel his life force radiating from him. She had wanted him to do that and he had. He was now the one reading her mind. She felt so at peace. His face was full of love and care, and also appreciation. He appreciated the fact that Raven had let him touch her. He was in paradise. He couldn't believe that this beautiful person before him was enjoying the touch of his hand. He needed more. So, he leaned in for a kiss. Surprisingly, Raven hadn't moved away from him. Quite the opposite, she moved towards him. It was going to be surreal. It was going to be heaven. It was going to be like a dream. Then the door opened and in peered light from the kitchen and living room. There stood Cyborg, in pure and utter shock. The moment was over. It remained a mere dream. It would have been surreal though. And it would have been pure heaven, but unfortunately, they were still here on Earth. Heaven was just out of their grasps. "What was that- OH MY GOD? WHAT! OH, I'M SORRY" Cyborg yelled this all out in almost a single word when he opened the door. He hadn't expected to see Raven and Beastboy almost kissing each other. He hadn't expected them to be almost kissing anyone, but there they were.
Raven and Beastboy jumped apart quickly and Raven threw her hood up swiftly, using her powers. Beastboy was blushing so much that he resembled a tomato. Cyborg just kept on apologizing.
"Cy, Dude, we were, um, I, we, uh," Beastboy stumbled.
"Look Cyborg. There's no reason to apologize. Nothing happened. Nothing was going to happen. And that's it." She said it quickly and coldly, because now she was back in control, and the clear-headed Raven knew that she and Beastboy just couldn't happen. She had after all broken about twelve vases in the hallway just from him touching her.
Beastboy looked at her confused. He knew that sometimes his imagination got the best of him, but he surely hadn't imagined all of that, had he?
"What," he said to Raven, disregarding the fact Cyborg was standing there beside him.
"What do you mean, 'what?'"
"You know what I mean. I wasn't dreaming, Rae. That just happened. And something was about to happen."
"This isn't the time or the place for your emotional outbursts. I have no time for confrontations."
"Confrontations? Emotional Outbursts? Dude, look around Rae. If anyone was having emotional outbursts it was you! Just look at all the broken glass!"
"How dare you! I can' believe that you would," then in mid sentence she saw Cyborg who was rather enjoying the argument and picking up information along the way. So she controlled he anger and changed her tone.
"Look. I have no time for this. I have things to do. So, just to clear things up, one, I don't know what you are talking about. Your insinuations are ridiculous. Two, I knew what you were going to say before you tried to say it, so don't feel like you need to get it off your chest, I already know. Three, nothing happened. Four nothing was going to happen. And Five, nothing is ever going to happen."
"But Raven, I-"
"And that is it. Now excuse me." She turned her back on him and any chance they ever had with each other. She knew it was a little harsh, but it was necessary. She had to crush his hopes and every dream he ever had about them being together. It was foolish. It was inconceivable. It was a waste of her time. Besides, she couldn't be loved. It wasn't possible for her to open up either. So she made her way to her room and held in any tears she had. She went back into the cold, dark, empty, nothingness ahead, and he stood there in the hallway flabbergasted. The metal man beside him lost the amused expression he had before and now stood there trying to help his friend pick his broken heart up off the floor, that lay there amongst the broken glass. All left as reminders of Raven's inability to care.
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Summer was growing impatient. She had been waiting for about a half an hour now and there was still no sign of Robin. She hated this tower. She hated his friends. But most importantly she hated that girl he ran off with.
How dare he run out on his new girlfriend with some chick who barely spoke English. That was going to be the first thing to go. She wasn't into some of Robin's behaviors as well. She knew that if he was going to impress all of her friends and ex-boyfriends and make her happy she'd have to make a few changes. One, the secretive, private thing had to go. Two that outfit just wasn't screaming teen heartthrob. Three, he was going to have to learn how to do what she said. This whole sarcasm/ talking back thing just wasn't working out.
As she pondered this she stood up and made her way to the doorway. She exited the room and entered the hallway. There she saw the weird green boy near tears and the metal freak telling him everything would be okay. She tiptoed over the broken glass and after saying "eww" a few times, spoke to them.
"What's wrong?" She asked, sounding as if she cared. Then she thought to herself, 'Wow, those acting classes daddy made me take really payed off. I sound like I actually care. But if I don't seem nice to Robin's friends, then he'll never do what I say.'
"Oh nothing. Just the fact that the girl of my dreams just told me nothing was ever going to happen between us," Beastboy sobbed out.
"Oh my Gawd! How mean! Who was it? That freak Goth girl?"
"Hey, don't talk about her like that! She's not a freak!"
'Yeah that's what you think. Just look at you. You're a green freak of nature. Oh, well better pretend that I care,' she thought.
"Of course not. Did I say freak, I meant that, um, chic Goth girl. Her wardrobe is so hot. Anyway, don't feel bad. I mean, it's not your fault that no girl likes you."
"No girl likes me?" Beastboy said in a squeaky sobbing voice. And he started to tear up.
"No, man. Girls like you," Cy said trying to calm him down. Then he turned to the unwelcome guest, "Thanks a lot."
"No prob. I do what I can. So, uh, which way is Robin's room?"
"Down the hall and up the stairs."
"Thanks, Cyberg."
"It's Cyborg! CY- BORG!" He yelled as he watched her make her way down the hall. Man, he really hated her.
"Dude, why is Robin with her and not with Starfire again," Beastboy queried as he came out of his sadness.
"You got me, man. Got me."
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It felt so comfortable. She fit in his arms perfectly. It was like she was made just to be held in his arms. She was like a dream. The two of them stood there in paradise. They started hugging each other about fifteen or twenty minutes ago, but just didn't break apart. They had even started rocking back and forth like they were dancing. Starfire was the first to pull away.
Robin was disappointed and at first thought that she moved away because he was making her feel uncomfortable. But when he saw her standing there, holding his face in her hands, staring at him and smiling at him, he quickly disregarded that thought. He was only thinking one thing in his head, 'Oh my God, she's gonna kiss me. She's about to kiss me! While we're alone in my bedroom! What do I do? What do I do?'
Then she leaned in. She kissed him. Right on the forehead. Then she said, "Oh Robin...... I think I'm jealous of your girlfriend. She's, just, so lucky to have you. You are an amazing person. I'm so sorry about earlier." He didn't know what to do. She had kissed him, but not like he had expected. But she said she was jealous of his girlfriend. That meant she liked him as more than a friend and wanted him to be her boyfriend. Right? No. Maybe she just was kidding around and is a good friend. Whatever she meant, that kiss on his forehead had been the best part of his day.
They stood there holding each other. Things were perfect, until...
"...What is going on in here? Robin who is this...this...girl?"
"Summer, darling, um, well, this is, um, my friend Starfire. She's my girlfriend. I mean, friend, well she's a girl and my best friend. But she's just my friend. Well, um, I'll shut up now."
Summer was fuming. She just entered her boyfriend's room for the first time only to find him staring at some girl. His hands were on her waist and her hands on his face. They were both smiling at each other and she had been left in the living room. She was the girl he said I love you to, but she was on the couch with the freaks while he was in here hugged up on some prettier freak.
Starfire was in shock. She didn't know what to do. After she kissed Robin on the forehead she was about to kiss him on the mouth, passionately. She had completely forgotten about his girlfriend, S...Sum...man, she was still having trouble with that name. Regardless of her name, she wasn't just trying to be nice when she told Robin she was jealous of her. She was. Not only was this girl a spitting image of her, but she had Robin's heart too. She couldn't even start thinking about if she and Robin had kissed before. She knew the answer was probably a yes, but it made her want to vomit. After all, she should be the one he kisses. She should be the one who gets to have Robin all to herself. She should be the one he says, "I love you," to everyday. But she had to cope with the fact that she wasn't.
"Yes, I am Robin's friend. My name is Starfire. Princess of Tamaran. It is lovely to make your acquaintance." Starfire extended her hand to Summer. Star's face was somewhat disappointed when Robin said she was 'just' his friend. Summer could tell. That only enraged her further.
Summer, stilling fuming, however, decided to play it cool. Robin had potential to be a good boyfriend. Besides, she didn't like this girl, Starbolt or whatever her name was. That girl was a serious threat. She was pretty. She was a princess and she had a sense of fashion. She also had the upper hand, having been a friend first. Summer could tell that girl was her competition. And Summer loves competition. 'So let the games begin.'
"Likewise," she said in an annoyingly sweet tone and shook Starfire's hand. She squeezed it a little. Unfortunately, it didn't hurt Starfire. Starfire was just confused by her grip. It was stronger than any other Earth girl's she had met before.
"You have a stronger grip than most Earth females. Are you also not of this Earth?"
'Damn. It had no effect. No one told me that this freak had super strength. How is that attractive?'
"Oh, I'm from Earth. I'm just not a pushover. That's all. Right Robin, darling?"
"Yeah. Sure." He was slightly confused by their exchange. However, Starfire was picking the signals from Summer right away.
"Well, I shall leave you two love birds alone for a while."
"Oh, Star, actually, I wanted to give you something. Wait here. I'll be right back."
"Sure." Then he left the room and it was just the two of them.
First they just looked each other up and down. Then they averted their gazes in other directions. Then there was the awkward silence. Which Summer decided to break. She figured that letting Starfire know about how Robin belonged to her now would be a good idea.
"So, Starglow, you really like Robin, huh?"
"Um, actually, it's Starfire. And yes. I love, I mean, he's like a brother to me."
"Yeah, whatever. So...isn't he just the cutest?"
'Is this a trick question? What, does she know? Is it that obvious?"
"Well, Summer, um, I do not really pay attention. To. His. Um, physical appearance."
"Oh, come on, Starlight, you're kidding, right?"
"Well."
"Come on. You're his friend. Robin's friends are my friends. And since we're now friends, you can tell me if you find him attractive. I mean your only human. Or...whatever you are, you know what I mean, right?"
"Well, he is very attractive."
"Now was that so hard? Go on. Have you ever dreamed about him? As more than just a friend?"
"Well," Starfire was feeling uncomfortable. Perhaps she was wrong this girl. Maybe she really wanted to be Star's friend. Maybe she didn't really like Robin and sensed that he and Star had a connection.
"Well?"
"Well, yes. He's well, wonderful. He's handsome and kind and he's brilliant. I used to hope for something more."
"Really?"
"Yes."
"Well, here's a little advice. Don't hope or dream about that anymore. Robin loves me. I'm his girlfriend. His dream come true. He doesn't want you. Never has and never will. So, take it from me. Stop dreaming and longing and lusting after him. Because he's mine. You had your chance. You blew it. So back off. You can be his friend for now and that's all. He belongs to me. You try and become more than just friends and attempt to take him from me, you'll regret it. I told you already, I'm no pushover. I don't take things lightly. Especially when people take my things away from me. Or when things don't go my way. It's my way or the highway sister. See. Robin and I have lots in common. We both get our way, always. So back off or else. You can't compete. Sorry."
Starfire didn't know what to say. She was near tears. This girl was smiling after having just insulted Starfire like no other. This girl was evil. She was beyond evil. She was everything she never wanted Robin to date. Her instincts were telling her to beat the crap out of her. Right here. Right now. But she couldn't. Robin wouldn't appreciate it.
"Yes, well thank you for that wonderful advice, my friend."
"No problem."
"Now let me make things clearer for you. I am not trying to steal Robin from you. Your insinuations are pure paranoia. I will not be rude to you or insult you as you have just me, but I will tell you this. I too am no pushover. I do not take lightly to threats."
"Starfreak, calm down. I'm not threatening you. I'm warning you. As a friend. And if you cross me, my dear adorable alien friend, I'll make you regret it in the worst way possible. Now smile. He's coming back. If you look sad, then he'll be concerned, being the good person he is, and he won't feel like making out anymore. And his kisses are like heaven. Oh, but you wouldn't know about that, now would you? Shame really. Now be a good friend look happy. Because Robin's happy with me. And if you like him, you'll want him to be happy too. So smile, leave, and just feel glad that he's getting to kiss someone he really cares about."
Before Starfire could fire back, Robin walked in the room. Starfire was fuming, but was taking into consideration Summer's words. She did want him happy. She decided that now was not the time or place to tell Robin about his girlfriend from hell. She'd wait till later.
"So, ladies, find anything to talk about."
"Oh, we found something," Summer said as she hugged him.
"Well, Star, isn't she great?" In his head he didn't want to like Summer, but if he couldn't have Starfire, then Summer would have to do. Meanwhile Starfire was trying to figure out how the sidekick of the world's greatest detective could find criminals and decode encryption codes, but couldn't see his girlfriend was pure evil. She was a new breed of baddie. She didn't run through the streets in spandex, attempting to steal the world's supply of nuclear energy, no. She walked right into your own home, not dressed in flashy garments, or speaking witty banter. She walked in and destroyed everything right under your nose. She pretended to be your friend and then stabbed you in the back with a smirk. She stood over your defeated body and just reapplied her lip-gloss. She used her magic too. It wasn't like magic the other baddies had. It was different. Could put men into a trance and taint the soul. She was a new breed of villain, but as Robin would say, "Like any other baddie, she had to be stopped." It was only a matter of time before Starfire found her weakness. But that time couldn't come soon enough she thought as she watched her hug him.
"Star, here."
"No, I have to go. Maybe you give it to me later."
"But Star."
"Robin, leave the girl alone. She knows what she's doing."
"You okay Star?"
"Yes," she said looking at Summer with disgust. "I am fine. I will see you at movie night. Beastboy has said the movie is one we will all enjoy. So, see you then."
"Okay Star. Later."
Starfire stood in hallway. Tears welling up in her eyes. Oh, how she hated Summer. But she could do nothing now. She felt so helpless and weak. She made her way to Raven's room, seeking advice and comfort. Perhaps Raven knew how to deal with Starfire's jealousy.
Back in Robin's room, Summer kissed Robin's cheek trying to bring him out of the trance he went into when he watched Starfire walk away.
"Robin, you love me right?"
"Right."
"You'd do anything for me, right?"
"Right?"
"Well, stop hanging out with Starfire."
"What!"
And the afternoon gave way to evening. Raven meditated in her room attempting erase all emotions she had for Beastboy; Beastboy mourned the loss of his dreams to be with Raven; Cyborg tried to be a good friend, helping Beastboy nurse his wounded heart; Starfire walked down the hallway, lost, and hating Summer; Robin stood there confused as to why Summer wanted him to stop being friends with Starfire, questioning why; and Summer stood there, clinging to Robin, proud of the damage she had begun to inflict on Starfire's relationship with Robin, being a good little actress, answering him with a frown saying, "It's just, well. I think I'm jealous of your 'girlfriend.'"
Sorry I haven't updated in so long. I've been away. And really busy. Next chapter coming soon. Keep reviewing! Your reviews are my inspiration. Please Review! Again Sorry. Until the next chapter.
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