A/N: So due to a recent review, and the fact that summer starting means TIME, I've decided to post up a couple more things i have for this story. The beginning of this chapter starts back with chapter 12 due to some complications, so feel free to skip til it says START HERE! :D ENJOY!
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.
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As the first few rays of sun appeared, Robin and Raven could feel their friends begin to stir. They sat up straight as Beast Boy and Starfire yawned and stretched. Beast Boy took a few minutes to readjust his mind to what was going on before he smiled at Raven's form in the front. Starfire stretched out and gave Robin a bubbly smile when he looked back at them. Beast Boy turned over to look at their older friend and grinned. He turned into a rooster and climbed over on top of Cyborg. Raven looked back as she saw Robin shake his head and his amusement escalate. She saw Beast Boy take a deep breath… And so the day begins…
"COCK-A-DOODLE-DOO!" As soon as he finished, Cyborg shot bolt upright and Beast Boy landed back on his seat in his human form. They all laughed as Cyborg looked around frantically.
"I'M AWAKE! WHAT HAPPENED!" As Cyborg noticed that they had just pulled a trick on him, he turned to glare at Beast Boy. He in turn, morphed into a turtle and stuck his arms and legs inside his shell for protection. Cyborg picked him up and started shaking him. We need to find somewhere to pull over and distract them before they kill each other… Yup, stopping at IHOP. Awesome! Robin chuckled as he exited the highway.
"WHY YOU GREEN-GOOD-FOR-NOTHING-BUTT-HEAD! What's your problem!" he hadn't stopped shaking Beast Boy, who was morphing so quickly trying to get out of Cyborg's grasp that it was hard to keep up.
"Friend Cyborg! Refrain yourself from causing friend Beast Boy any injuries!" Starfire was now looking concerned as she tried to get the two to split up without accidentally squishing Beast Boy while he morphed into different small animals. Robin parked the car and both he and Raven turned around. He noticed Raven eyes glow black and suddenly a kitten Beast Boy was in her hands as Cyborg choked the air for a few more moments. Raven got out of the car, followed by Robin, Starfire, and finally Cyborg. She was holding Beast Boy as she noticed his dizziness fading and his mind returning to normal.
"Ok, now that we're all out of the car, grab whatever you might need, we'll get food here and so we can all use the bathrooms while we wait." Said Robin as he walked over to the trunk and opened it. Raven joined him and placed Beast Boy inside as he changed back into himself.
"Thanks for saving me Raven, he almost killed me!" Robin shook his head and Raven smiled.
"No problem, Beast Boy, but for next time choose a slightly less… abrupt approach to wake up people." Beast Boy blushed and Raven laughed. They all grabbed small bags and headed inside. As soon as they placed their orders, they went into the bathrooms. Starfire walked out of her stall as Raven was brushing her teeth. They smiled at each other as Starfire began to do the same. Raven could feel Starfire looking at her from the corner of her eye evaluating the way she looked. Raven looked at herself in the mirror. She had to admit she'd been dressing a lot more differently lately than she ever did. At this point, she was wearing denim shorts with a tight dark blue tank top that revealed about an inch of her stomach and her usual belt hanging loosely at her hips. She finished brushing her teeth and began to fix her hair. She decided to look at Starfire's choice of clothes and had to mentally grin. Her shorts managed to reveal more than her uniform's skirt did, and her shirt stopped about an inch below her breasts. Raven was wearing black converse, and Starfire's was wearing pink flip-flops with stones that glittered. Raven smiled at her once again as she finished putting her hair up in a ponytail. Her bangs hung out over her eye and she remembered Robin's reaction to that the last time. He'll be pleased… She smiled to herself this time and began to pack up. Starfire brushed her hair out quickly and did the same. Both girls walked out of the bathroom, Starfire in front and Raven behind.
"Be pleased about what?" both girls gasped and turned around and came face to face with Robin. He seemed so laid back and sexy in shorts and a jersey that Raven smiled and tilted her head a little. She was about to walk forward to him when she felt something zoom past her.
"Dear Robin, you scared me so!" Starfire had managed to wriggle herself into his crossed arms. He dropped his arms to his side and looked down at her.
"Sorry, Star, I didn't mean to. Could you let go of me though? Please?" Starfire stood back with a smile. Robin returned the gesture slightly. He could tell Raven was fuming. He took a step towards Raven and smiled at her. She relaxed slightly, but didn't smile.
"I really like your hair like that, Rae." This time Raven did smile and could tell she had blushed. Starfire took that moment to hold Robin's hand and stood somewhat in between Robin and Raven.
"Friend Raven, would you like to lead the way over to our friends? Dear Robin and I will follow… together." Raven clenched her fists and Robin's mouth dropped open.
"Starfire, you are my friend and as such I love you, but you will not get away with what you are doing." Raven had been able to maintain a monotonous voice to her friends while Robin had been the only one with whom she let her emotions show. This time when she spoke though, there was a low venom in her voice. Starfire's eyes widened a little at the fact, but then turned into a glare.
"Ok! I think we've got our um… feelings mixed up in this… so come on, let's all just head over to Cyborg and Beast Boy and stop getting so… hostile… please?" Robin was standing between the two girls but wasn't sure if either one was listening.
"Sure, we should be leaving soon." Said Raven to Robin's relief. He turned and led the way. Raven watched as Starfire gave her a final glare, then turned around after Robin. Starfire was left to reluctantly follow. Robin knew that while the problem was solved for the moment, eventually he would have to face it head on… and he wasn't sure he'd be able to handle it.