That night Robin could not sleep. He could think only of Haley and what he had felt when she had hugged him. It was electrifying but not in the way of true energy. But one thing was apparent, she was different. Different from any girl he had ever encountered and though she was half tameranian, she was much, much different than Starfire. When he couldn't stand to be still any longer, Robin went to the roof. He saw Haley was already there staring at the moon which was full that night. Robin turned to leave but before he could take another step Haley spoke.
"Couldn't sleep either?" she asked not looking at him.
"No, I'm just worried about star," he lied. He always felt nervous around Haley. He really wanted her to like him. Thinking that he wanted to slap himself to snap out of it.
"Well, don't. She's a big girl Star can handle herself," Haley said walking over to him. She smiled at him and Robin felt his heart melt.
"I know," was all he said. Mostly because he couldn't manage anything else to say.
"Come on, I want to show you something," Haley said holding out her hand. Robin took it and that pulsing electricity flowed through his veins again like a liquid fire, but instead of pain he felt peace.
They began to lift upwards over the tower and closer to the moon. Robin had to hug Haley's body to keep from slipping into the cold dark sea below. Haley seemed to be transfixed on the moon.
"When I was really little I remember my dad telling me the most wonderful poems and stories about the stars and moon. He once said that even the barren moon had life if only people could look close enough to see it," Haley said. Robin was tingling from being in contact with Haley but still had enough sense left in him to talk.
"What happened to them?" he asked.
"I don't know. I got a call from the police saying that they had died in a car crash. But their bodies weren't found. The car had exploded," Haley said with tears in her eyes.
"Listen, I don't know much about being non-human, but I promise it will get better," Robin said and Haley smiled. They floated gently down back to the top f the tower. Haley kissed Robin's cheek.
"Thanks for everything," she said then walked back inside.
Robin looked at her till the door shut and for once he actually let out a full hearted smile. He looked at the moon and said a soft thank you.