I Want You to Want Me

Chapter 18: Oh!

"…Robin…"

"Starfire, please understand…"

"Shh," and with that she put a hand to his face, which caused him to close his eyes under the warmth of her touch.

"That is the…the single most beautiful thing that anyone has ever said to me."

And then suddenly there was that feeling again. That feeling that the two of them had not felt in so long. It was taking over. The touch of each other's hands was so inviting. So appealing. So right. It took a moment for Starfire to realize that Robin was just staring at her with a slight smile on his face.

"What," she asked.

"Nothing. It's just, well, you have the most beautiful eyes that I have ever seen. They surpass all beauty that I have seen on this earth."

"You know, I think I've heard that line before."

"Really? Well, it's a classic. One of the most amazing people I know said that."

"Oh really?"

"Oh, really." There was no one else around. And they both wanted to. Deep down, they both needed to. They were frustrated; they were hungry for the other, just as they had once been, only days ago. Their lips were calling out to each other.

And just as it had been wrong before, it was wrong again. Not only was there Summer now, but there was also Roy or Speedy or whatever. But they couldn't stop what was about to happen even they wanted to, especially since Summer just getting in the house and Speedy was sitting in the living room watching the movie.

Starfire was about to speak again, but before a single syllable could escape her rosy lips, Robin's crashed upon hers. This kiss wasn't innocent like their first kiss had been. Oh no. It was full of passion and hunger and heat. It took her a second to realize what he had just done and once she did she knew she was supposed to pull away, but she couldn't, she kissed back with that same intensity and ferocity.

After only a few seconds Robin had managed to deepen the kiss and could feel Starfire's hands running through his gelled hair while his were running up and down her body. At that moment, he couldn't take it anymore. Every touch sent shivers up and down his spine and he needed more. He wanted more, and he could feel that Starfire wanted more too. He inched her over to the wall and pushed her against it as they continued to kiss. It was a little rough, but Starfire's only reply to his actions was a moan as she pulled him closer to her. Things were getting hot and heavy and they were loving it. It was heaven. It was bliss. It was paradise. It was ecstasy. It was rapture.

Things couldn't get any better.

"I swear to God that things can't get any worse," was all Summer could say when she finally got inside the tower. She had been out there for five minutes, which felt like an eternity when she couldn't remember the access code while standing out in the rain.

She had dressed up and brought her new purchases with. She had gotten her hair and make-up done and was going to surprise Robin with her unsurpassable beauty. And hopefully, for the first time, be invited to his room for the evening. But now, she seriously doubted that he would invite her in because her unsurpassable beauty was now covered in rain. Eyeliner and massacre were slightly running, and her curled hair was now flat and wet. At least she still looked nice in her dress. Right? Yeah. That might be enough to entice him. She doubted it. It would take a lot more than a nice dress to interest Robin. After all, lately, he just wasn't interested in kissing her (or doing anything sexual with her), or hanging out with her and was acting kind of distant. She attributed this to the recent rise in crime. That or Robin was gay.

"Everything will be okay Summer. After all, you're you." But everything wasn't okay. She knew the real reason he hated her. That stupid little alien freak. She was still on his mind. She could tell. When he was taking a nap and she touched his shoulder to wake him he'd say that girl's name in his sleep, or he'd stare at her as she passed, even though Summer was busy kissing his neck. It was ridiculous. She was starting to consider ending their relationship no matter who he was and how good he made her look.

As she contemplated this and quietly walked down the hall, not knowing if everyone was awake and not in the mood for an argument, she heard a moan. But not just any moan. It was familiar.

"Maybe those nerdy freaks do get some action," she said softly while tip toeing down the darkened hallway and leaning against the wall when reaching the corner. And then there was that moan again, and another moan or two, but this time it was someone else.

"Okay, so someone is definitely getting some action. Looks like its my job as the first lady of the Teen Titans to stop this tom foolery before it goes any further and in the process, ruin everybody's good time," she whispered to herself while giving an evil smile to the darkness. She stealthily began to lean around the corner to look at who it was, that is until she heard, "Oh Robin," being moaned out.

She gasped. But it wasn't heard. Robin and whomever he was making out with were too busy to notice. 'I can't believe it! He's cheating on me? Again! How? I mean, I'm ME! Why would he do this! And who's the slut he's doing it with!'

She got out her mirror; it was too risky to put her head around now. After steadying it she could see him. Making out with…the wall? 'Oh my God, it's worse than cheating!' But then after her stupidity level lowered itself (which is a miracle in its self) she looked again and could see that Robin was making out with… 'Starfreak!'

She couldn't believe it. Again. Was that girl that irresistible? Was Summer that detesting? Was he that desperate? Oh cruel fates, why? Why? There was no answer. But still. She needed to know.

She took her chance and allowed her head to venture around the corner, where she went unnoticed and couldn't help but notice how they were going at it. How Starfire was putting her hands under his shirt and pulling him closer. How he was putting his hands on her butt. How he was making her say his name.

"At least that proves he's not gay." But there was still the issue that he was cheating on her. And with that girl no less. She hated her. She loathed her. She wanted to murder her slowly after taking her revenge. Dumping Robin was no longer an option. And that's because it wasn't about him anymore. It was about her. It was about beating that little home wrecker.

"Starfreak you are going down," was all Summer could say while contemplating how much she hated this girl.

He loved this girl. Oh God, she was amazing. Never in his life with many a countless fan girl had he ever been so happy, so satisfied, so overwhelmed. He was used to girls throwing themselves at him, but Starfire never did that. She resisted. She was the first girl whom he had ever felt nervous around. But she never lost her confidence. And she didn't wait around for him when he turned her down either. She moved on. She went and found someone else. Wait a second. Starfire has a boyfriend. And Robin, he, he has a girlfriend, doesn't he? What is her name again?

"Oh, Robin, I…I love you." No. That's definitely not it. It's not Starfire. It's S…Sum…something. He couldn't think when he was trying to concentrate on sucking on Starfire's neck. Regardless, she has someone else, that Speedy guy. As these thoughts ran through Robin's head Starfire's mind was solely on Robin's mouth and body and how much she really wanted him right now, which was something she had never felt before.

"Star," he said while pulling away.

"What? Why did you stop?" she asked looking confused and disappointed while still rubbing her hand up and down his back. She could feel every single muscle that was in his torso and all that she could say was flipping through the air and climbing buildings had done his body good.

"It's just. Speedy."

"Roy."

"Whatever."

"…And Summer. We…we can't do this," she finally realized while pulling down her shirt while Robin took a step back away from her and the wall.

"So…"

"So…"

"That was…"

"Amazing," she said dreamily. Then as soon as she said that she clamped her hands over her mouth. Robin smiled then let out a small laugh.

"It's okay. I was going to say the same thing."

"Oh. Well, it was…wow and terrible at the same time."

"Terrible?"

"Yes. Robin, we have both admitted to each other that we love one another…I think."

"Yes. And?"

"And we can't be together because of…them."

"Starfire, if you really love me I'll leave Summer, right now."

"Robin, I couldn't ask you to…"

"You don't have to."

"But you are happy, are you not?"

"I'm clearly not happy Star if I'm in love with you."

"Yes, well,"

"Well I'll dump her and you dump Speedy."

"I…I can't do that to him."

"Why not?"

"Because he…he is so in love with me."

"Star, he's not in love with you, he's using you."

"Now I know you don't particularly like him, Robin, but that is no reason to make outrageous claims Robin. I am sure that his intentions are noble and that he is love with me. Really and truly."

"Look, it's nothing like that. I know for a fact that he just wants to get into your pants."

"And how would you possibly know that?"

"Star, he's told me thousands of times while he was rubbing you in my face."

"Thousands of times? I find that hard to believe."

"Well you shouldn't because it's the truth," he said matter-of-factly while crossing his arms and turning away like a three year old who just tried to tell his mom the truth only to have her not believe him. Starfire found his poutiness cute and annoying at the same time. And right as Starfire began to come closer to him to hug him the double doors opened and out walked Speedy.

"Hey Star, Robin, I was getting worried about you."

"Don't worry, I didn't attack your girlfriend or anything," Robin said, drastically emphasizing the word "your".

"Yes, we were just talking."

"Yeah well, movie's over. I'm going to go to bed. Want me to walk you to your room?"

"Yes, that would be lovely."

"Alright. Night Robin."

"Yeah night."

"Goodnight Robin," Star said as Robin gave her a smile before watching the couple walk down the hall. Robin was in a dream state. The last time he felt like this was…well last movie night. And it was a great feeling. It was like he was floating on air (as much of a cliché as that saying is, it applies here) and he never wanted to come down. He just watched Starfire's body retreat down the hall and the shadows consume her form.

"Hey there, stranger."

"Who said that?"

"Me."

"Oh, Summer, it's you. You scared me to death."

"If only I did that to her," she whispered absentmindedly under breath.

"What was that?"

"Oh nothing. Don't worry. I'm no one dangerous. Just your girlfriend," she said emphasizing the word "your" as he had done only moments ago.

"Um, where have you been?" he asked while examining her wet exterior.

"Oh, around," she said simply while circling him and ringing out her hair after carelessly dropping her bags to the ground. " I decided to come to the tower to surprise you."

"Well, surprise surprise."

"For one of us anyway," she said in a way that was very un-Summer like.

"Uh, Summer, how long have you been standing there?"

"Long enough."

"Long enough for what?"
"Look," she said while eyeing him in a daunting way, "I know."

Just then the doors opened again and out poured Cyborg, Raven, and Beastboy.

"Dude there you are."

"Yeah, we were about to call a search party."

"Guess Speedy found Star huh?"

"Yeah."

"And you found the wicked witch of the west."

"Look her you psychic hotline reject-"

"-Normally I'd love to argue Summer, but my boyfriend and I are gonna go hang out with each other. You know, that's what boyfriends and girlfriends do, oh wait you wouldn't know since you and Robin barely hang out with each other."

"Raven!"

"Sorry Robin. Let's go BB." And with that she and Beastboy were down the hallway and entering Beastboy's bedroom.

"Sorry about Raven, Rob."

"Aren't you gonna say anything to me?"

Silence.

"Yeah, later Robin. Summer."

"Bye Cy. Thanks."

"Oversized cybernetic freak."

"What was that?"

"Nothing."

"Right. So about what you just said."

"Right. About that."

"Well, what were you talking about?"

"You know exactly what I am talking about."

"So, here you are."

"Here I am."

"Well, um goodnight, Star."

"Yes. Goodnight Roy. I will see you in the morning." And with that she began to close the door, that is until Speedy held it open with his hand.

"So, um, what? No goodnight kiss?"

"Oh. Yes. How silly of me? How could I forget?" And with that Speedy anticipated the kiss. A long passionate kiss that would lead to something more. But instead all he received was a peck on the cheek and a shy and nervous looking Starfire closing the door on him and saying, "goodnight."

Disappointed. He was disappointed to say the least. What was that supposed to be? That wasn't a goodnight kiss you got from your significant other. That was a kiss you got from your mother before bed, when you had a cold. What was wrong with her? She was all right earlier today. Sure, she was a little strange after that incident last night, but she said she was okay with everything. So what was going on? She okay all day. Right up till…till movie night. When she went outside after Robin for a like ten minutes. What happened out there? What did they talk about? What did he do to her? He was supposed to give up. Starfire was over him. He lost his chance so why was he still trying to infiltrate this relationship? Speedy was left pondering these questions as he headed back to his room alone on that Tuesday night.

"Excuse me?"

"Oh, I think you heard me."

"Is something wrong?" Now Summer had to make a decision. What should she do? She could right now tell Robin that she saw everything. She could make him feel guilty. But what after that? Robin was not a complete idiot. He would probably apologize for cheating on her and then bring up breaking up. It would be just the window that he was looking for. After all at this point only two things were keeping her and Robin's relationship going and those things were Starfire's inability to tell Speedy she didn't like him and Robin's lack of a chance to break up with Summer. And he would break up with her. He didn't need Star to break up with Speedy first. So what should she do?

She thought for a second and realized that there was only one thing to do.

"Of course baby. Look I know what just happened."

"You…you do?"

"Yeah. I mean I came in and saw you and your little Starfire friend trying to talk when that Speedy guy came out. And I know how much you hate him. You guys were probably trying to settle your differences or you were trying to tell her how evil he is and he came and ruined it. And it seemed like she didn't even believe whatever it is that you told her."

"Yeah. She didn't. I was trying to warn her that Speedy guy doesn't really care about her, but she wouldn't listen."

"Again? You poor thing. Well, not to worry. I'm gonna go make you some tea and then you can tell me all about it." She knew that she was a freaking genius at this point. He was totally falling for the whole "I want to cater to you because I'm your girlfriend and I love you" thing. She was safe again. And she made him feel guilty for cheating when she's this nice.

"Uh, Summer do you even know how to make tea?"

"My butler does for daddy all the time, how hard can it be? Besides, I want to make you feel better."

"That's okay. You don't have to."

"But I do. I love you."

"…Summer."

"Okay. So I'll go shower and put on some PJs. I already told daddy I was staying at a friend's house. And then I'll come back and make you some tea. Meet me in the kitchen in twenty."

"Okay."

"Okay. Well. Later lover," and with that final blow she gave him a kiss on the cheek and picked up her bags and made her way down the hall.

"Now what am I supposed to do for twenty minutes?"

Now, how was she supposed to fall asleep now? She couldn't. There was way too much on her mind. How could she leave Roy? He really cared about her. But she loved Robin too. And on top of that there was the complete issue that none of her friends remembered her birthday, nor did her boyfriend. Only…Robin. She needed advice. There was only one person to ask for help in this matter. So she picked up her communicator.

Beastboy was in heaven. He was not only in Raven's room, but had Raven laying on him as she slept. They had watched the Family Guy on TV and thoroughly enjoyed a make-out session and were completely at ease enjoying one another's company and just being near one another without interruption from the outside world. There was nothing but the lights and sounds from the television screen reflecting off of Raven's skin. That is except for the sudden beeping sound.

"What is that BB?" Raven asked, still half asleep.

"Uh, nothing, I…uh…think." She immediately woke up to his answer, not sure if everything was under control and not willing to put all her trust in Beastboy at this moment. She sat up and began to search her dresser for the source of the annoying beeping until she found her communicator flashing.

"It's my communicator."

"You think there's trouble? I mean, my communicator's not going off."

"Don't know," she said before flipping it open and answering, "Hello?"

"Um, hello friend Raven. Is this a bad time?"

"Starfire? Do you know what time it is?"

"Um, approximately twelve thirty five am?"

"Is something wrong Star?"

"No…well, yes and no. Can you come here quickly? I need to ask you a question and tell you something very important."

"Can't you ask over the communicator?"

"Well…I guess…but it is deeply disturbing."

"So am I," she said while sitting up and motioning to Beastboy to turn down the volume on the TV, "so tell me. I'm listening, which doesn't happen very often."

"Very well. Well, it all began earlier today when," she paused. Did she really want to bring up the fact that Raven forgot her birthday? "Raven. I don't think you will be pleased."

"Star, just spill what happened today in as brief an explanation as possible."
"Understood. Roy and I are dating, but he made me very uncomfortable the other day, so I don't like him that much anymore, but he loves me deeply, and I can't dump him, and I was sure I would stay with him, but then no one knew that it was my birthday, not even him, and he is my boyfriend, and that saddened me, because even my best friends didn't know, that is except for Robin, who even after the way I treated him wished me a happy birthday, and when I went to talk to him and he told me that he loved me and needed me and before I knew what was happening he and I were kissing and it was getting serious, that is until Roy came outside, which was lucky because Robin and I had just stopped, and now I am confused on what to do and saddened because you forgot my birthday and Roy and I aren't happy and Robin wants me and I love him."

Starfire finally exhaled.

Beastboy and Raven stared at each in shock then shook their heads to process everything Starfire had just said.

"WHAT?"

"Raven? Is everything okay?"

"Wait? You kissed Robin? But you still want to date Roy? But you hate Roy? And most important of all, is Robin willing to dump Summer?"

"Um, yes."

"Oh my gosh! This is like a dream. There is a God. Stay where you are, I'm coming over right now."

"Okay," was the last thing Raven heard before she closed her communicator.

"Beastboy, this is better progress than we expected. Who would have thought that birdbrain would swallow his pride and tell Star how he really feels?"

" Not me. I can't believe they made out."

"But more importantly, we might be rid of Summer, for good."

"Rae, are you okay?"

"Yeah, I'm just… so happy."

Forty five seconds had passed since the phone conversation. Okay, now a minute. Now, a minute fifteen. Where is Raven?

Then the answer to her prayers was heard. A knock at the door.

"Oh, Raven, thank goodness," she said while opening the door to find…Robin?

"Oh. Hi."

"Hi. Yeah. Sorry I'm not Raven."

"That is okay. I was just expecting her. We were going to talk."

"About me?"

"No!"

He gave her a doubtful and questioning look.

"Yes."

"Right. Well, I wanted to tell you that I'm sorry if I've made things more difficult for you in any way. And I'm sorry for kissing you."

"Don't be! I wanted to be kissed and you have not made things anymore difficult than they already were."

"Are you sure?"

"Very much so." They stood there for a minute consumed by awkward silence and the darkened hallway.

"So…"

"So, would you like to…come in?"

"Um, maybe I should, you know, just go to my room."

"Oh, yes of course. Silly me. Summer might call."

"No, she's in the shower and getting ready for bed."

"Oh."

"Yeah. I…I didn't say anything. I won't if you don't want me to."

"I would deeply appreciate that."

"Okay. Well, I'll just go I guess." And with that he turned to leave. And in that split second of him turning to go Starfire realized something. She wanted Robin. She loved Robin. She needed Robin.

"Wait." She said sharply, causing him to stop.

"Look Star," he said before turning, knowing that he must have done something wrong, again. "I'm really-" But he never got to finish his sentence because as soon as he turned and faced Starfire she had grabbed his face with both of her soft hands and kissed him full on the lips. He was surprised to say the least. She had pulled him into her room and finally the two separated to breathe.

"Star, wh…what was that for?"

"I never did get to thank you for saying happy birthday." He smiled and approached the alien beauty. He could taste her beauty with his masked eyes. He was lost in her. She licked her lips and only heightened his need for her. He stepped forward and held her by her waist as she looked at his face. She then did the thing that no one but her had done before. She took his mask off. But he didn't even flinch this time. He was okay with her doing this. And after giving her the once over and giving her a second to look at his eyes he kissed her again, and softly, gently.

She returned this kiss and allowed him to lead her to her bed. They tumbled onto the bed and didn't skip a beat. They stayed that way, holding each other and kissing each other with passion, for a few minutes. Their tongues continued their tango and Starfire's hands began to roam. Robin rolled on top of her and balanced himself there and then…

The door flew open and without looking Starfire's visitor began, "Star, sorry I took so long-"

And so the early hours of Wednesday began in a very eventful way. Cyborg recharging; Summer showering and thinking up ways to ruin Starfire's life; Beastboy flipping through the television channels, waiting for Raven to return with good news and soft kisses; Roy sleeping in his room, dreaming sweet dreams of Starfire; Starfire and Robin making out in Starfire's bed, Robin with no mask, Starfire trying to remove her shirt; and Raven walking into Star's room while putting on her robe and ignoring what was happening in front of her only to look up and see the two star-crossed titans making out and missing articles of clothing. Raven taken slightly aback by this cut her sentence short only to say, "Oh!"

Hey party people! So here's a run down of the rest of the fic:

Star and Robin will have one more speed bump (don't worry, it's not like twelve chapters long, like the Summer problem!)

Raven and Beastboy will have a slight problem…things will work out though, duh.

Cyborg's girlfriend, who I'm sure everyone has figured out who it is will finally be introduced as such.

Small Speedy/Robin fight

The Party!

Star and Robin being together officially!

Summer being dumped!

Summer and Starfire, and possibly Raven, fight!

So yeah, that's basically the stuff to look forward to. This story is almost finished. There are like seven or eight chapters left! So anyway, please tell me if you Likey or no Likey. Later!

Lovin' It,

LILY