TSF 7.5 - Giving In and Letting Go

-Takes place during Teen Titans vol. #6-
*Robin's 98th failed attempt to clone Conner. He becomes angry and starts to break things. Shadow simply watches, but speaks when he calms a little*

"Maybe he doesn't want to come back." She said softly.
Robin looked up with a questioning look.
"What?" He asked.
"You know cats can see spirits… Conner's spirit passed on. He's not coming back Tim." She told him softly.
"I have to try. I'm failing my best friend." Cat frowned under the shadows of her hood.
"You know you cant bring him back like this. And if you could, he wouldn't be the same. It wouldn't be Conner and it would never be the Superboy we knew." She said calmly, trying to keep from crying.
"Don't you understand? I've lost too many people Catarena. I want one back. I want my best friend back. I want Conner back… I miss him so much." Tim said as he started to cry, which brought on cat's tears.
She keeled in front of him and touched his gloved hand.
"You think I don't? I understand you very well." She said as she used her free had to pull her hood down.
Her cheeks were stained with tears.
"It will only get worse from here. I tried to warn you not to be like me I tried to warn you of the pain. Why… why didn't you listen to me? I didn't want this for you." She said as she sobbed in front of him.
He brushed her wet cheek to get her attention. She looked up at him.
"Don't blame your self. My pain is not your fault. This would have happened regardless of my decision. I didn't listen because I love you. I just didn't know the pain would come so quickly." He said as they looked at each other, both with tears rolling down their cheeks.
"Marry me." He said.
"What?"
"Right now, let's go. I've been putting it off for a year." He said.
"You know things are still too crazy right now." She said and he sighed.
"I know. I'm just sick of waiting."
"Me too." She replied, knowing what he was implying.
"Then what are we waiting for?" He said as he brushed her cheek.
Cat's heart began to pound.
"We're both adults. No one would look down on us. Haven't we waited long enough?" He asked as he leaned forward to kiss Cat.
After a moment he pulled away to look in to her eyes.
"Yes we have." Cat whispered.
Tim grinned and they made quick work of getting back to the room they shared.
After checking if Rose was there to ambush him again Robin started to kiss Shadow. As they kissed, Robin unzipped her corset from the back and pulled it off her shoulders from the front. Her cloak draped over her shoulders, making a diamond shape from the cleavage of her bra, she had chosen to wear a normal black bra that day and Tim was grateful. He pulled her close against his body, running his hands along her back as he kissed her. But his gloves inhibited his sense of touch and so he ditched them. Shadow's hand drifted to his waist where she unhooked his utility belt. It fell to the floor with a thud, and just as quick Shadow let loose Robin's cape, which floated to the ground to join the started collection of clothing and accessories. Robin paused from kissing her to remove the top half of his costume, leaving him bare chested. He then gently took each of her arms to remove her wrist guards, kissing her bare forearms as he went; they also joined the collection on the floor. He brushed her flushing cheek; he knew she was nervous, as was he, but they had been waiting so long to finally be one. He kissed her, playing his tong into her mouth as he pulled her close for a crushing kiss. After a moment he stopped and unhooked her cloak. It dropped to the floor and he started moving forward to back Catarena up to the bed all while he kissed her. Never losing a beat Tim followed Cat onto the bed. He kneeled on all fours over her. He trailed his kisses down her body until he stopped at her pants. He undid her belt buckle as he gazed into her eyes. There was a nervous longing as she watched his hand. When he unzipped her pants he moved on to her boots. He was grateful she had switched to boots that zipped up on the sides. He pulled them off and got back to work on her pants. He pulled them off, revealing her black panties underneath. He tossed the pants to the floor and got to work at removing his own. Soon he stood before her free from all clothing, spare his mask, which he kept on just incase, despite everyone knowing his identity at the Tower. Cat's heart pounded as he kneeled on the bed at her feet. He lifted her right leg and started kissing it, traveling up her leg to her panties. Once he reached them he pulled the delicate fabric off, tossing them behind him. He then crawled over her to kiss her deeply. There was an urgency and longing in the kiss that ran deep. With one hand he removed her bra and placed his hand over her breast. Cat moaned as she wrapped her arms around Tim's neck. In a small burst of excitement Tim moved Cat to put her in the right position for him. Tim stopped kissing her to look into her eyes. He slipped his arm under her head, resting his weight on it. He brushed her face and bangs, getting some of them out of her eyes. He could almost hear her heart pounding through her chest, it matched his own. There was no need to double check if they wanted to go through with this. Tim reached his right hand back to caress her thigh. She lifted her leg slightly and he gripped her hip to help guide himself into her. He went slowly to prevent causing her discomfort but no matter who you are the first time has some of it. Cat flinched as he entered her fully. Settling himself inside her he laid on top of her for a moment to capture her lips.
"I love you."
He whispered but before Cat could respond their moment was compromised by someone who was about to enter their room. On instinct they transformed to conceal their naked bodies from sight. The door opened a second later to reveal Rose, who had not expected to find them in such a state; but she instantly took advantage of their position. Robin glared at Rose as his ears bent back in annoyance. Cat began to growl; Tim could tell she was getting angry.
"Well, well look what we have here." Rose said.
"Get out Rose." Robin demanded.
"I've never seen your Darker side Robin, it's something!" Rose said, but then turned her words to Cat noticing she was getting angrier.
"But what would daddy think if he knew you were in such a position kitten." Rose toyed, knowing Cat was stuck where she was.
Cat snarled and jerked under Tim's weight. Tim groaned in slight pain and moved to pin Cat down.
"Aghh don't move Shadow." Robin groaned and Rose smirked.
"Yeah kitten don't wanna damage his goods do ya." Rose teased and Shadow roared fiercely.
Rose laughed.
"I wouldn't be so calm Rose. You're lucky she can't get up. I'm holding her down for your own good. Now get out!" Robin demanded again but Rose didn't budge.
Just then Eddie and Wonder Girl appeared in the doorway, curious about the racket. They stopped in shock at the situation.
"Hot Damn!" Eddie exclaimed.
"Get Out!" Robin yelled with a roar, which was enough to get everyone to leave at once.
The door shut and Robin gave a verbal lock command. He then took himself out of Cat and continued to lay over her in case she was still angry, their moment was ruined but it may have been for the best.
"I'm sorry, I should have known to lock it." Robin said.
"This was probably a sign." She replied, her mood calming as she transformed to normal, as did Robin.
"You don't think this'll get 'round to Batman do you?" He asked as he let her get up to dress.
"I don't think you have to worry. He'd probably be surprised to hear we haven't yet." She said as she dressed.
Tim could sense her sadness, he felt terrible that they hadn't gotten married yet.
"I promise we'll be married soon. One day you'll wake up and it'll be the day. Just out of the blue. A few of our closest friends is all we need right?" He said.
Cat gave him a nod before she pulled up the hood of her cloak. Tim knew her mood hadn't improved very much. It had reduced to a melancholy state on a hair trigger. Tim finished dressing and sat on the bed as Cat stood by the window with her back to him. After a little while there was a knock at the door. Robin stood and unlocked the door. Wonder Girl walked in with a frown on her face, clearly sorry for walking in on them earlier.
"I'm sorry." She said.
"It's alright." Robin replied.
Wonder Girl wanted to talk with Cat, knowing how she must feel. She stepped forward but Robin stopped her.
"No. Give her a little while." He warned.
Shadow turned and left the room without saying a word to them.
She went into the common room. Eddie and Rose were there. Eddie wanted to apologize but sense Cat's agitation. Rose on the other hand smirked at Cat.
"I'm curious kitten, did I interrupt your first time?" Rose asked.
Shadow snarled and sprang on Rose before she could blink. Shadow grabbed Rose by the throat, slamming her against a counter top.
"You have no idea what it's like to be a 27 year old virgin! I do not have a problem with you Rose. You seem to think everyone hates you… I vouch for you. Do not make an enemy of me Rose. And I'd stop messing with Robin if I were you. I'm not playing anymore." Shadow seethed darkly and then let her go. She stalked out of the room to the roof.
No one bothered Catarena for some time but Wonder Girl really wanted to talk to her. Shadow glared at the horizon slightly as Wonder Girl sat beside her.
"I know you want to be alone, but I thought we could have some girl talk." She said and after a moment Shadow nodded.
"That would have been your first time right?" Wonder Girl asked and could tell she had made Shadow uncomfortable.
"I just know how you feel. Before Conner… we did it, at the farm in the barn. The next morning I woke up and Conner was outside. I went to find him but ran into Clark's parents. I was wearing Conner's shirt, making it obvious what we'd done. I was so embarrassed but it was the first time I'd ever felt so alive. What I'm trying to say is I could tell you guys were rushing, full of pent up lust and longing. If you do it before your wedding don't rush. You'll have plenty of years to make love to each other but you'll always remember your first time. No matter how awkward it may be at first it will be magical. Later on you'll probably laugh at what happened tonight." Wonder Girl said.
Shadow laughed a little.
"You're probably right. When did you surpass me in wisdom?" Shadow asked as she turned to Wonder Girl, who grinned.
"Only for a little while." She replied and they laughed together.