The four younger Titans walked into the market then split up. Raven and Robin headed one way, and Starfire and Beast Boy headed the other. Raven and Robin had hunted down the bathrooms and then headed to a section of the store that seemed to have games. They had decided that the best way to make sure that they once again got rid of the tension in the car, would be by suggesting a game to keep them all busy. The whole time while looking around for one, they'd been avoiding any thoughts or talk about what had happened in the car. Even though they did still glance over and smile at each other. Robin had been enjoying the view as he looked over and saw Raven leaning over to grab something from one of the bottom shelves, when she jumped up and turned around with a big smile on her face. He laughed at her excitement and walked towards her. He noticed a red box in her hands and cocked his head sideways.
"UNO!" She said and jumped slightly. Robin chuckled and wrapped an arm around her shoulders.
"The perfect choice." She smiled up at him and let him lead her towards the register. As she placed the cards down, Robin drew out money to pay before she could do so herself and handed her the pack. She smiled at him as he nodded her ahead. They reached the car to find Starfire, Beast Boy, and Cyborg standing in front of it talking animatedly. They smiled at their friends and they returned the gesture.
"We got UNO cards!" said Raven as she showed them the pack.
"Awesome!" replied Beast Boy and jumped into one of the seats looking expectantly up at them.
"Friends, I would like to join in the game, but you know how I get sick sitting in the back." Starfire frowned at them and Raven couldn't help feeling sympathy towards her.
"Well, I can-" Raven was cut off by Beast Boy.
"Oh, here Star, I just found these in the market and bought them thinking about you. Motion sickness medicine." Starfire beamed at him and Robin and Raven looked at him in shock. Cyborg merely chuckled and walked over to the driver's seat.
"Hey, Cyborg, want me to drive for a while?" asked Robin as he watched Raven grab out a water bottle for Starfire who happily accepted it and took the medicine. Cyborg pondered the question for a moment before answering.
"Actually, think maybe you could drive the night? That way I can recharge during the night?" Robin looked at Raven. Yeah, you're more used to staying up without sleep for longer at night, and I'll stay up with you while everyone sleeps. Robin smiled and looked up to nod at Cyborg.
"K then, hop on and let's get going!" They all smiled and jumped in the car. Raven quickly set out to open the cards, shuffle them and deal them out. They began playing in a quiet manner, until Beast Boy snickered.
"Sorry, Starfire, but this is all I can play…" He put down a Draw Two Card. They all gasped in anticipation. Starfire frowned and then smiled.
"Sorry would not be for me, but for Robin…" She put down another Draw Two Card. Robin grinned.
"Not me!" Raven smirked and pulled out a card. She placed down a Draw Two Card and stuck her tongue out at Beast Boy whose mouth fell open. He made like he was reaching over to pick up cards, but dropped another Draw Two Card. They all screamed and Cyborg laughed. Starfire quickly pulled out another one. Then so did Robin. Raven gasped and looked at them in disbelief. She moved her hand very slowly and then dropped a card onto the pile. They all screamed in amazement and Raven laughed. Beast Boy cried out and grabbed the deck of cards. She had dropped a Wild Draw Four Card, and he had no way of getting out of that one.
"That's 18 cards, Beast Boy!" He groaned at Robin's comment but picked up the cards. They kept on that way, playing in silence, then suddenly screaming. Had it not been that fighting crime had forced Cyborg to get used to driving under yelling and pressure, he most certainly would have had his nerves on end. A few hours later, Beast Boy had begun shifting around a lot and soon after Starfire began yawning softly. Raven had let them go on until she could feel Cyborg growing tired. Then she simply looked at Robin and nodded at him. He understood what she meant right away. They finished the game and Robin called it off.
"OK, time to go to sleep. You're all tired, and I need to drive now. Plus, we'll be there by tomorrow afternoon and I'm sure you'll all want to be awake while we glide over the water and drive across the island. Am I right?" They all nodded excitedly and he smiled at them.
"OK, so pull over, Cy, and we'll take over."
"No problem!" He stopped on the side of the road, got off, climbed into the back of the car, and lay down. Robin and Raven got in on the front and were off again. Raven watched as one by one, the rest of the Titans fell asleep. She finally smiled and lay back in her seat. Robin felt her relax and smiled at the fact that she felt so at ease. I'm glad we're doing this. I'm sure it'll be fun! Which is exactly what we deserve! Robin chuckled lightly. Definitely… you know, I feel strangely energetic… Raven smiled at him and then turned her head back to face their friends. They're asleep. I know… that's why I'm controlling myself… Raven giggled and covered her mouth. She could feel Robin getting more and more hyper and it made her want to laugh out loud. She clasped both hands over her mouth. Pull over!!!! Robin also held back a laugh as he pulled to the side of the road. They both jumped off and closed the doors as quietly and as quickly as possible. Then, they burst out in laughter. Once they recovered, they leaned back against the hood of the car and looked up at the sky.
"No city lights… so many stars…" said Raven and smiled. Robin looked for a bit longer then turned to her. She looked stunning even in the dim light coming from the car's headlights. He smiled at her beauty. So breathtakingly beautiful… whispered Robin.
"Exactly." She added and he smiled. She sensed slight amusement coming from him and faced him.
"Oh… you were talking about me?" She blushed and Robin chuckled.
"Yeah." She looked down at her foot as she moved it in small circles. He took a step closer towards her and she started fidgeting. He smiled as he could feel how nervous she was, then realized he was just as nervous. He placed a hand on her waist and lifted her chin up to look at him. Her eyes were that light purple that made his heart skip.
"Robin…" he smiled at her and caressed her cheek. She closed her eyes and moistened her lips. The gesture made his mind spin wildly until he could barely think. He lowered his lips to hers and gave her a gentle peck on the lips. He lingered for a moment before pulling away. Raven suddenly seemed totally different. Her cheeks were tinted red and so was the tip of her nose. Robin smiled as her eyes fluttered open. Raven smiled back and he could see something glint in her eyes. Then, to his complete surprise, she wrapped her arms around his neck, stood on her tip toes, and pulled him down to meet her lips once again. The suddenness of the action sent all his nerves tingling and he no longer held back. He pulled her into a tight embrace and they got lost in that one kiss. Raven was the first to pull away for air. Robin whined at her and she smiled. He opened his eyes to see Raven more blushed than ever. Her lips looked red and he wanted to kiss her more. She was the one to put a hand up to his mouth and smile when his eyes widened in shock.
"I really… REALLY… enjoyed that… but we really need to get going…" He smiled and as soon as she dropped her hand away, he kissed her again. She laughed and pulled away. He pouted at her, but still had a playful look in his eyes. Raven turned and walked over to her side of the car. Get in! Let's go! She smiled at him as he bit his lower lip and ran over and jumped in behind the wheel. Once they were situated again, they turned on the radio and enjoyed their shared silence and the star-filled sky.
