Just Drabbles

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Chapter 23: Alphabetic Love VI (Last one!!!!)

Sweatshirt

Whenever Robin locked himself into his room and plunge himself into his work, Starfire would merely reach into her dresser and took out the large navy sweatshirt he had given her and snuggled into her bed enveloped by his comforting scent.

Thunderstorms

Lightning ripped through the atmosphere as thunder shattered the rather comforting sound of rain. I jumped, at the noise. It'd been so long since I was afraid of thunderstorms, always feeling comforted and safe because he was around. He being Robin. No, no not Robin. Not anymore. He goes by Dick Grayson now. The name of Robin went to someone else. A boy I believe is named Jason Todd. At the age of twenty, Dick decided he no longer wanted to be a Robin. So he left in order to do some self-discovering, returning to Gotham, taking my heart with him.

It has been a year since Richard--I have decided I do not like calling him Dick--has left the Titans, no longer are we teenagers, and the relationship between myself, Cyborg, Raven and Beast Boy hang on mere threads.

The thunder claps once more as lightning lances through the darkened sky. X'hal, I miss Richard terribly. I watch the rain fall and it makes my heart ache for the touch of Richard's lips against my own much like our first kiss in Tokyo. No, we are not broken up. At least, I believe we are not, for he has never wished aloud for us to dissolve our relationship. And though he is apart from me physically, he is not away from me emotionally. He has said I love you every time we talk, and while to my ears it sounds sincere, my heart does question its meaning. Does he mean I love you as a friend, a sister? Or as a lover, like we used to be?

As the rain continues to barrage Jump City with its drops of water, I become more and more melancholy. Then I remember, because of the strength of our emotional bond, whatever emotion I was feeling, Richard had a tendency to feel it as well. So I'll try to smile, that way he won't be calling in a few minutes worrying about me. But as my lips stretch, I feel phonier than the time I accepted the marriage agreement to Glrdelly--oh, that prince from the swamps of Drethnax Four.

My communicator rings. He knows. As I listen to the familiar tune, I laugh for what feels like the first time in ages.

Umbrage

You could tell Robin that he was a spiky haired, uptight, little prick of a man and he wouldn't care. You could tell him that he was nothing more that Batman's shadow and the Boy Wonder would just laugh. But when you call Starfire a stupid, slut and freakish alien and you find yourself on the receiving end of a birdarang, you know he's taken umbrage to what you've said.

Vixen

Generally birthday parties are supposed to be fun. People laugh with their friends and reminisce in the good times while playing games and eating cake. That would usually be the case with me, but how can I have any fun when my girlfriend is emanating an aura of hatred towards me?

Starfire is standing by the window immersed in conversation with both Raven and Donna Troy also known as Wonder Girl. They seem to be either placating her or trying to understand what happened. I hate to say it, but it's been so long since I put my lip reading skills to work. Every so often, Starfire flicks her emerald eyes toward me and away, thinking I don't notice her actions. But I do notice and once I even caught her eye. She quickly turned her back toward me after that.

I sighed, I suppose it's my fault she's giving me the cold shoulder. Three days ago the Titans and I were engaged in a battle against Red X and the well practiced flirt (I hate how much I have in common with that criminal) started hitting on Starfire. And because of both the unwritten code as boyfriend as well as my naturally possessive tendencies, I got carried away when informing Red X of his wrong doings, i.e., knocking the criminal out. Needless to say, Starfire became infuriated me and told me in an irate tone that she could most certainly handle herself, which was of course completely true. Now that I think about it, it probably doesn't help that while yelling at Red X, I pretty much objectified Starfire which caused her to later fire back at me that she "wasn't a prize to be won."

X'hal, I'm so stupid.

Ooh, she's leaving the Ops room. Now's a good a time as any to apologize, grovel and pray that she forgives me. I quickly follow her.

"Star?" I begin, remorse flooding my voice. Speaking to her under these circumstances, I feel five inches tall.

She stiffens before turning around. "Yes, Robin?" The cool look in her eyes makes me want to shrink back. Time to start begging Boy Wonder.

I reach up and take off my mask. Keeping the material crumpled in my hands, I look into her eyes and speak. "I'm so sorry for being such a jerk and treating you like a toy. You're not some pretty doll for me to tote around, you're a beautiful, strong, magnificent woman who doesn't deserve a chlorbag like me." I inwardly cringe as I feel my resolve crumbling away. I drop my gaze toward my mask. "I'm sorry," I whisper.

Silence reigns for an agonizing thirty second before Starfire sighs softly and raises my chin to meet her gaze. Adorning her lovely face is a half smile. "Oh, Robin, of course you are forgiven."

I can't help but match her grin. Keeping her eyes locked with mine, I notice a spark appear in those gems of hers. She moves closer to me and as she spoke, her voice became a breathy purr. "And do you believe now that all is forgiven, that as a good girlfriend I should bestow upon the birthday boy a kiss?"

She has gotten so close now, her forehead touching mine, hair skimming my face. She reaches up and places a hand on my cheek. This is a side of my girlfriend I have never seen before. My knees go weak and my mind becomes flooded with an amazing rush of adrenaline. I lean closer to Starfire, both of our eyes closing.

Her lips barely brushing mine, I hear the amusement in her voice as she says silkily, "Not tonight Mr. Grayson." Leaning away from me, I see the smirk plain on her face and the fire dancing in her eyes. She giggles and slowly floats away from me, like a fiery angel.

Thinking she's left me dumbfounded-which, in a way, she has-I don't let her have complete satisfaction as I quickly leap forward and yank her back toward me. She squeaks in surprise as I dip her and murmur "Yes," before giving kissing her with every ounce of love for her I could muster.

Watermelon

"Please Robin," Starfire said in her most cajoling voice. "Please, please teach me French."

Robin laughed, "And you're sure you want to learn the human way?" His girlfriend nodded vigorously.

"Alright," Robin said. "Repeat after me." Starfire sat up eagerly attentive. "Tu es tres jolie…"

"Tu es tres jolie.."

Robin grinned. "Avec les cheveux d'une pasteque!"

Starfire raised an eyebrow and tried to finish the sentence. "Avec les cheveux…dune past-tech?" Recognizing the mischief in Robin's eyes, Starfire became exasperated and said, "Robin what does that even mean?"

"You are very pretty," Robin began smiling at the blush that appeared on Star's face. "With the hair of a watermelon!!!" He cracked up as he watched Starfire's eyes widen then crossed her arms. She sat back with a huff, pouting.

"That was not nice," Starfire said. She then tackled Robin onto the floor. Grabbing a handful of his uniform top she stated, "I do believe I prefer the Tamaranian way of language acquisition." She then proceeded to press her lips firmly against his own.

Xenothium

Who knew it would take Xenothium to bring me together with Starfire? Robin thought as he kissed the princess passionately right after she confessed about Red X's advances toward her.

Yellow

She gently stroked the badge, pressing the piece of cloth close to her heart. Despite twenty years having passed, the yellow from the "R" badge Nightwing had given Starfire still hadn't faded.

Zing

Being a lover of what can be best described as classic pop music, Starfire had to agree with Judy Garland as the famed singer belted out "Zing! Went the strings of my heart," every time Robin entered the same room as she.

Hallelujah! I did it! Twenty-six alphabetic drabbles! Hm, a lot of kissing going on this chapter. Not that it's a problem mind you. I think I'll take a break from this fic for a while to work on my others which I hope you guys will read. So please be on the look out for either Faceted, My Dark Angel, An Unending Promise or possibly A Pyrokinetic's Mother.

Other notes I believe I should add. Thunderstorms is a combination of comics and cartoon aspects. I realize that the cause of Robin's departure from the Titans isn't quite accurate, but it fits, okay?

Teehee, Saucy Starfire is as much fun to write as Icy Kory is. ^_^