Just Drabbles
Chapter 30: Letters
Robin sighed, raking a hand through his already disheveled onyx hair. Every ounce of his being screamed tension and frustration. He bit his lip. He hemmed, he hawed. He fidgeted. Even though his fingers itched to pick up the pen and get his impending task over with, all he could do was glare menacingly at the sheet of white paper lying innocently on the desk in front of him. The task was quite simple really. It was to write a letter to Batgirl, his former girlfriend.
The thing was, he just didn't want to.
As Robin the Boy Wonder he could face Catwoman and not blink. Well, wince maybe, but that was a whole other story. He could face the Riddler and solve his puzzles in a matter of seconds. Yet perhaps facing and talking about his emotions was the most difficult thing for him to do. Ever since Batman had taken him under his wing, Robin talked and acted using his head more than his heart. One out of five times he had actually listened to the pumping vessel said to harbor all of his vulnerable aspects.
Another gust of frustration blew from his lips as his shoulder slumped. "Might as well get this over with."
Pen touched paper. "Dear Barbara," he murmured as he wrote. He soon found writing the letter to be easier than he first thought. He wrote about how good it felt to be out of Batman's shadow and the new team he was leading. He discussed Cyborg who at first seemed nothing more than a big mouthed hot head, yet over time was revealed to be a caring, protective older brother figure.
Raven was a cautious young woman who had words that contained wisdom beyond her young years. She was someone Robin could easily see getting along with, like the sister he never had. Beast Boy was a total goofball, someone Robin knew would be irresponsible and childish at times but a welcome refresher at times showing that it was okay to act like a kid at times.
And then there was Starfire. Robin tapped his pen against his lips as he thought. "She's truly an out of this world type girl. An exotic beauty with gorgeous green eyes, a great tan and legs up to my chin." He chuckled at that last part.
As he began penning the conclusion, a soft knock broke the silence.
"Robin?" Starfire sweet voice spoke. "It is I, Starfire. I am feeling the loneliness and was seeking some company. Are you available to converse with?"
He smiled. "Yeah, sure Star. Come on in."
A whoosh was heard as the door opened and Starfire entered. "Greetings, friend." She said. "My I inquire as to what you are doing?"
"Just writing a letter to an old friend." He replied. He felt Starfire's presence as she hovered over his shoulder. "Like what I've written about the team?"
"Your comments about myself in particular are most flattering Robin however I must disagree with you on one thing."
Robin frowned curiously. "What?"
Starfire's voice became indignant as she said, "I am not so tall that my legs come up to your chin!"
Robin had no response but laughter to that.
Really really quick, but fun to write nonetheless. :)