Nightwing realised the time and speedily left his apartment and began swinging through the streets and jumping from building to building to get to the desired area.

Finally, he reached the dark, misty park. It wasn't cold but it would seem it to someone if they saw the appearance. The sky was pitch black when he looked up, although the stars shone brightly.

He edged closer to the river when he saw a young woman standing on the bridge. He knew her instantly and sudden teenage feelings came rushing back to him. His heart beated faster than ever and he couldn't take his eyes away from the sight. Starfire.

She stood in such a way that really did show herself off to the world. She glanced at the water below the bridge. She smiled to herself, admiring the substance.

Nightwing peered closer to her and stood at the other end of the bridge. Starfire turned suddenly and gasped, "Robin...?" She whispered,
"Nightwing now, heh. Your idea, remember?" Nightwing said, "Hey Star..."
"Greetings..."
"Starfire...?"
"Yes?"
"Look... about that night...I'm really sorry. I shouldn't have been so harsh and should never have blamed you or anything. I really am sorry." He apologized,
Starfire paused for a moment, eyeing him carefully as she slowly walked around the man, as if inspecting him.

"I no longer wish to have the no contact, between us Rob-Nightwing." She said, sadly,
"I know, I don't want that either Star." Nightwing replied, "Please...Am I forgiven about that night?"
"...Yes friend...I do not want to hold the grudge any longer," She replied,
"I am so glad Star." Nightwing said, "I got a hug with your name on it then..."
He held out his arms slightly so she could go into him. She thought for a moment, 'Shane...' She mumbled in her head. Would this count as 'cheating'? Starfire wondered all sorts of questions. While she was wondering what her fiancé might think or say, Nightwing lowered his arms. She tilted her head, "Heh, I guess not..." Nightwing winced, blushing a slight pink. She felt horrible for that. She got closer and placed her hand on his forearm, "Please. It is not that...It is just..." She paused,
"Your fiancé wouldn't like it?" He guessed,
She gasped, "How do you know I-"
"Raven told me." He leaned against the rail of the bridge and looked down at the river, avoiding eye contact,
"I see." She answered, facing away also, "However, I feel it may be the...cheating?"

Nightwing turned to her suddenly with a smile painted on his face and he chuckled ever so slightly, "Star, that is most definitely not cheating,"

She let her lips turn to a smile too and she giggled, "Oh." She looked into his masked eyes for a moment and sighed,
"What's wrong?" Nightwing asked, picking up on the sigh instantly.
"Nothing is wrong. Everything is wonderful!" She lied,

He raised an eyebrow, "I-I do not know exactly. I love him but I feel a lot of the preassure lately."
"Why's that?"
"Again, I am unsure. Perhaps, I am the nervous?"
"Maybe..."
"Ro-" She cut herself off, "Nightwing?"
"Yes Starfire?"
"Please...may I have the hug now?" She weakly smiled and he knew she was close to tears.

He immediately closed the gap between them and placed his arms around the girl.
His thoughts took control of his mind. His girl. He didn't know this guy but he already disliked him for letting Starfire fall for him. She was always his. Everyone but her knew that. Oh he had been such an idiot. He didn't feel it was fair though, to tell her his feelings now. He knew he had to keep being the supportive friend for her while she was engaged and soon to be married.

She clung to his uniform and let the tears and sobs stream freely. He was shocked at how much emotion she had built up over the time. Maybe it was a rush of different things. The wedding, feelings, moving...Him being back in her life. He mentally slapped himself.

Suddenly, she glanced up at him and her next question really did shock him, "Nightwing?" She started,
"Yeah, Star?"
"W-Was it very easy...?"
"Was what easy?"
"...leaving...when you left that night...When you drove away...Was it very easy to leave me there...?"

He held her away from him but still connected with her by holding her hands within his own. His face clearly had shock written all over it.
"Starfire...How could you even think that?" He asked, bewildered.

She looked away from his face and at the water. He took a breath and his grip on her hands loosened, only slightly.
"Leaving...It was really difficult. You were my best friend...Still are to be honest. Of course I hated that. I hated myself for getting into a stupid argument right before we separated." He said, apologetically.
"That is all I need know, friend." She replied, smiling at him and hugging him once more.
After a small amount of silence, Nightwing turned to her, "So, what's this guy like?" He asked,
"Who?"
"Your fiancé?" The word made Nightwing want to vomit excessively
"Oh, Shane?" She paused and looked dreamy, "He is most kind and the thoughtful of my feelings. He is...most wonderful..."
She looked slightly sad when she trailed off.
"Star?" He asked,
"Yes?"
"Do you love him?"
"Excuse me?"
"Well...Do you?"
"...Of course I do. I would not have agreed to marry him if I did not."
"I don't know...If memory serves, you nearly married a monster which you had no feelings for, remember?"
"That was very different."
"Yeah, but it's still the principal."
"Nightwing, the main thing at this moment is that I love him and I wish to...marry...him..."

Nightwing was definitely not convinced but he decided to leave that alone.

She yawned and felt slightly drowsy. Nightwing gave a small chuckle and stood up, pulling the sleepy beauty up with him, "Will you be alright to get home, Star?" He asked, genuinely
"I do not think s-" She was stopped as suddenly, Raven appeared in front of them both.
"Raven!?" Starfire blurted, "What-What are you doing here?"
"You have to go home. Now." Raven speedily said, puffing.
"Why? What has happened?"
"Ok, Shane woke up and then he saw you weren't there, checked the whole place out, started freaking out and then he called me and demanded to know where you were."
"Oh! What-What will I say to him?"
"Just say you had a scary dream or something and needed to go for a walk?" Raven suggested, bringing her close to her side.
"Wait!" Starfire pleaded, looking out to Nightwing. She lifted her hand slightly to wave delicately, "Goodbye Nightwing. I shall see you again, yes?"

She looked hopeful.

"You will. Promise. Bye Star..." He said, also holding up a hand to say goodbye.
With a last glance at the beautiful girl, she vanished in a sheet of black energy.
Nightwing sighed in contentment whilst looking at the moon. Then, his expression turned sad, 'I need her again...She...She can't marry this... Shane guy. I'm the one who's meant to be with her; not him.' He thought over and over in his head to himself.

With that last thought, he began making his way home to his small, lonely apartment...