Just Drabbles
I dedicate this chapter to Emily Snow15. Hi new friend!
Chapter 34: Imperfection
Though the moon and countless winking stars were hidden by the blankets of grey clouds and rain fell gently, Starfire sat on the edge of the roof as she did every night. Her scarlet tresses were plastered to her arm and back, her violet clothing hugging her sun kissed form, emerald eyes sparkling.
She didn't jump as she felt heavy, warm material cover her shoulders, instead she merely smiled. "Hello, Robin." She didn't turn as she greeted him, keeping her gaze on the lit skyline.
"It's freezing out here Star," Robin gently admonished. "What are you doing out here?"
Starfire snorted lightly. "You did not think I would break a tradition because of a little rain, did you Robin?" The knowing look in her large eyes made Robin feel very sheepish.
"Err…maybe?" He asked, rubbing the back of his neck.
A sigh escaped the former princess. "Oh, Robin, perhaps you do not know me very well." Had he not heard the teasing edge clinging to her voice, he would have believed her to be serious.
The Boy Wonder grinned and wrapped an arm around Starfire's shoulders. "Oh Star, I think I know you very well. For starters, you're beautiful…" He leaned in to press his lips against hers. "Smart." Another soft kiss. "And compassionate." Breaking from the intensity of the third kiss, Robin whispered, "You're perfect Starfire."
Starfire giggled. "Oh Robin…what about yourself?"
He shook his head. "Not perfect." He raised his eyebrow at another bout of giggles. "Why's that funny?"
Starfire let out an exasperated sigh before standing up. "Come with me," she held out her hand for him to take. Once he complied, she rose into the air, flying around the Tower before settling them onto the small garden she tended to behind the Tower.
She knelt on the edge of the moonroses she tended to and cupped one of the blooms. "Do you see the slight tears and signs of withering?" She asked quietly, gently fingering the petals.
"Yeah," Robin whispered.
"To me, these are the most beautiful flowers in the galaxy with no other as its equal." Starfire explained. "However, they too are not perfect and it is their flaws that make them real and all the more wonderful. I have my flaws and so do you. But those flaws are part of the reason why I love you."
Robin blinked. "You love me?"
Starfire grinned. "Silly boy, of course I do." She then leaned in to press her lips against his, her heart practically melting as he wrapped his arms around her, one hand snaking into her hair.
"I love you too," He gasped, before kissing her again.