Chapter 16-Boredom

A shower and fresh suit made Robin feel so much better. Thankfully Cyborg agreed that he didn't have to stay in the sick bay any longer. Robin was sure he also didn't want to deal with his constant whining since he didn't do well sitting still for too long. But he had agreed to take it easy and not go out on patrol with the rest of the team. Each night, they would go out and he would help from the Tower. Exiting his room he headed for the kitchen to grab something to eat. Cyborg had made chili the night before. Grabbing a bowl, he walked into the living area and had a seat on the couch. Everything for the past two nights had worked great except for one little issue he had.

"Hey, so I gotta question for you..." The team kept leaving one member behind to "keep an eye" on him. He waited for Beast boy to continue. "Okay so in most scifi movies when someone is abducted by aliens they you know, usually probe them. So did you..."

"I don't want to talk about it," He interrupted him abruptly and proceeded to eat quickly in an effort to ignore the chill that shot up his spine.

"Well that's an obvious yes," Beast boy went back to his video game. This conversation caused Robin to shutter and he pulled out his communicator to see if there was any news that could distract him.

"It's really not a bad thing that it's so quiet," Cyborg stated but could tell from the look on Robin's face that he was aching for some action. "I promise if anything comes up, we'll call."

"Okay, thanks," he ended the call.

"He's going to keep driving all of us crazy until we let him patrol again," Cyborg stated as he put his communicator up.

"I'm sure he just wants something to focus on. It's not like he's good at taking it easy the rest of the time."

"Yeah but these past couple of days he's been even more determined, just wish he'd chill out for now," as Cyborg stated the obvious his communicator went off again.

"There's a house alarm going off on the east side of town," their fearless leader announced, sounding oddly excited.

"So now we're checking on breaking in's," Raven clearly sounded annoyed.

"We'll check it out, thanks." The line disconnected. Robin let out a huff.

"Fine, I won't help out."

"It's okay, they got this. Now back to my question. I don't know where that idea came from but I'm sure there is some truth to it."

"What idea?"

"That aliens like to probe humans in the butt," Robin let out an annoyed sound. "What, too soon?"

"I have an idea, remember that time you almost got abducted by an alien who wanted you as a pet? Let's talk about that instead." Beast boy turned from his video game so Robin could see the glare he was giving him.

"Dude, uncool." Robin got up and headed for the door.

"That's it, I'm leaving. There's something in town I wanted to do so might as well go now as I am clearly not needed."

"Just don't go fighting any bad guys," Beast boy didn't even bother looking over his shoulder.

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When Robin returned to the Tower it was dark inside. It was possible that the rest of the team was still out or maybe even asleep. Sneaking into the kitchen, he placed one of the two boxes he brought back in the fridge. As he closed the door, the light came on and he turned to see both Cyborg and Raven standing there.

"Busy night?" Raven's tone had an obvious hint of sarcasm to it.

"I had to get out."

"And what did you do on your night out," Cyborg inquired, his tone annoyingly pleasant.

"I went shopping."

"Reeeaaallly," now he was being sarcastic," And we didn't stop any criminals during this shopping spree?"

"So I'm not allowed to run an errand?" By now he was slouching.

"Answer the question," Raven demanded.

"...I'm the leader and..."

"Iiiiiiiiiihhh," Cyborg interrupted him and turned towards the TV in the main room, "I believe what you meant to say is 'Yes, I did beat up bad guys tonight even though I was told to stay behind and relax. " He pressed a button on his arm and the screen turned on. It was a recording from a security camera at the mall of Robin stopping a shop lifter. Cyborg paused the feed just as Robin was mid-air preparing to kick the guy in the back. "Now I'm sure there's a reasonable explanation here. Surely that isn't you but someone pretending to be you."

"Or maybe it's you but from some imaginary alternate universe," Raven suggested rolling her eyes.

"You both know it's me. What was I supposed to do? Let him get away?"

"You're supposed to not overdue it," Cyborg stated through gritted teeth, "I'm going to handcuff you to your bed, take away all your gadgets and then I'm gonna bolt the door locked just so I know you won't try anything." Robin shrugged at the threat.

"I could still get out of that." Cyborg was about to erupt when Raven calmly stepped in.

"We're just worried about you. Can't you take a couple more days off?" He ran a hand through his hair, messing it up some, realized what he did and smoothed it back again.

"I'm being treated like a kid! I hate being cooped up in the Tower all the day long."

"Seriously! Raven and I both saw how bad you were just a couple of days ago and the reason you're being treated like a kid is because you're acting like one." Raven put her hand up before the conversation escalated anymore.

"We're not the only one's worried about you. Starfire was really upset when we got back and you weren't here," Raven added causing him to slouch more and finally let out an annoyed sound.

"Fine, I'll stay in but only for three more days and then I need to get out." The other two Titans exchanged glances and nodded.

"We'll agree to that," they said in unison.

"Great, I'm going to bed." He grabbed the second box and headed for his room.

"So what was in the box," Cyborg hollered after him but didn't receive an answer.

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"We could play the board game, yes?"

"No thanks."

"Or we could watch a movie."

"Don't think so."

"Mmm,..."

"Starfire it's fine. I'm just not in the mood," Robin remained slouched next to her on the couch. It was another quiet night and he was bored out of his mind. There wasn't any work for him to do in the Tower. He had spent the afternoon organizing the evidence room which had been his last attempt to occupy his attention.

"Okay, if you need me I will be in my room." She quietly floated down the hallway. After sulking alone for several minutes he decided that he should at least spend some time with Starfire. Probably apologize for being so irritated. She was just worried about him after all. Heading over to the fridge, he pulled out the box from the night before. He made a stop at his room before heading to her room. He knocked and waited for her to answer. The door slid open slightly and she peered out. "Are you still in the bad mood," She inquired before smelling something sweet. She quickly opened the door all the way to see him standing there with a wrapped present in one hand and a cupcake in the other.

"You know we never did get to finish celebrating your birthday." She yanked him in and shut the door behind them. He almost dropped her dessert but managed not to as they sat on her bed.

"It's a tiny cake just for me!" She giggled. On top of it was a single candle he had lit in the kitchen.

"Go ahead and make a wish." Starfire stared in awe.

"I get a wish?"

"Well yeah, you make a wish and then blow the candle out. It's tradition." She got very quiet as she contemplated what she wanted.

"And if I make this wish, you are obligated to fulfill my request, yes?"

"Um, I guess." Without another thought she blew the candle out and scarfed the cupcake quickly.

"Oh what a glorious little cake! It tasted like strawberries."

"I'm glad you liked it. Here..." He handed her the gift and she stared at it with excitement. Robin did his best to hide his laughter but she really was like a little kid at times. The wrapping paper was torn to shreds in a matter of seconds. She opened the small box to reveal a silver necklace with a star pendant. "I've never really seen you wear jewelry but thought you might like this."

"Robin, it's beautiful." He smiled back at her and helped her put it on.

"Looks nice on you. Figured I needed to make up some for being such a jerk lately. Sorry bout that." Starfire shook her head in response.

"No it is okay. I understand how much you want to be useful and are not trying to be the jerk."

"Yeah. So what did you wish for?" She started to blush and dropped her gaze.

"Well actually I wanted to ask you some questions...about your biology?" Now Robin was also blushing. He had hoped she wanted something else but also knew he wasn't going to get out of this.

"You know this isn't really fair, I don't know anything about your biology. Just that you have nine stomachs." She looked back up at him in such a way he swore his heart skipped a beat. He sucked in a deep breath. "Okay. You can ask one question." He expected her to take her time thinking about what she wanted to ask but she knew almost immediately.

"Okay so you have a thing," she pointed at his crouch and he couldn't help but grimace, "and it's suppose to get bigger but I don't understand how that happens." It was clear she wasn't very sure how to ask but he got the idea.

"Blood flow," was his simple answer.

"Blood flow?"

"Yup."

"But does that mean your blood isn't usually flowing to that area and what makes it decide to do that?"

"No, it's kind of complicated." He wasn't comfortable having this conversation but didn't want to be rude either.

"...Can I see it?"

"What?"

"Well I saw it once when we rescued you."

"What!?" Now the room felt hot and he shifted uncomfortably on the bed.

"It was only for a second and I ran away because I didn't have your permission."

"My permission?"

"Yes, so that was when Raven gave you her cloak to cover up."

"So Raven's seen me naked too?" Starfire nodded causing him to sigh heavily. He took a minute before responding.

"Okay, so let me ask you this. On Tamaran if someone asked to see you naked, would you say yes?"

"Only if I knew them like I know you." Her statement was surprisingly sweet and he found himself smile back at her.

"Really?"

"I would understand if you did not know the person but we know each other, right? So this should not be so odd. Is this not what people who date do?"

"It's not that, I mean sure we know each other, Star but there are still things we don't know. You don't know my name or where I grew up. I feel like I'm learning new things about you all the time."

"That is true but I know one thing and that is I really care for you. I am sorry that my sister took you away and did inappropriate things to you. She told me that she knew you better then I do now so I started looking for information."

"Starfire," he placed his hand on hers, "Your sister will never know me the way you do. Sure the whole ordeal was humiliating but it's in the past."

"I am certain it was humiliating. Before I came to earth I went through something just like that. When the Gordanians held me prisoner, Trogar made sure to defile me. I was very fortunate to meet you and the others." Tears were starting to well up in her eyes and she looked away.

"Star, I'm sorry...I didn't know." He pulled her closer and she found his mouth, kissing him abruptly. Knowing the conversation was obviously upsetting her, he didn't pull away. The kiss grew deeper as Robin felt Starfire's tongue run across his bottom lip. She did this for several seconds before he granted her access and he felt her tongue slide into his mouth. Her hands wrapped around his neck and she leaned against him which felt surprisingly natural. Her tongue had not only found his but was shockingly longer then he expected as she explored his oral cavity. He finally pulled away when she accidentally hit the back of his throat. He let out a cough desperately trying to get his gag reflex under control.

"Sorry, I guess I just got carried away." She appeared very concern and he waved a hand as he cleared his throat.

"It's okay. You didn't know. This is all kind of new to me too," he admitted as he scratched the back of his head.

"So you have never been with anyone else like this?" He shook his head which made her oddly happy. "Can we try again now, please. I promise I will do my best not to choke you." Robin laughed and leaned forward again.

"How about this..." He guided her onto her back and leaned over her. He caught himself staring and felt the need to be honest with her. "I don't think I've ever told you but you are really pretty." She giggled back turning a brighter shade of orange.

"And you," she reached up to removed his mask and he let her, "are also really pretty." He tilted his face to the side kissing her mouth again. This time she parted her lips in hopes he would reciprocate her actions earlier and he did. She moaned softly and closed her eyes as she allowed him the same benefits he'd allowed her earlier. The experience sent new sensations through her entire body and all she wanted was more. If he didn't know what he was doing, he certainly had some idea what was right. Without thinking about it, she started lightly sucking on his tongue which caused him to moan as well. She rolled on top of him, pressing his back completely against her bed. Her movements became slow and methodical. Her hands started to slide down his chest to his stomach. She pulled the bottom of his shirt out in order to get under the fabric. She was desperate to touch his skin as she ran her fingers back up to his chest again. Meanwhile his hands remained wrapped around her waist as though he was holding her there. Finally he broke their kiss and turned away breathing heavy. Starfire still wanted more as she kissed and sucked at his neck.

"Star..." he sounded breathless to her and she stopped in fear that he didn't like it, "I'm...I'm giving you permission."