The Titans had managed to get their food and get back in the car for the rest of the ride without much talking. Cyborg stuffed his food down and resumed his spot in the driver's seat while wracking his brain trying to figure out what was happening between his teammates. Robin and Raven then sat on the floor in the back to eat their own food. It was late morning by the time they were all done eating and quietly looking out the windows. Robin was smiling as he was sharing Raven's peacefulness. Starfire and Beast Boy were silently sulking at the fact that they were having issues with Robin and Raven. Cyborg decided that their leader knew what he was doing and everything would eventually calm down. Raven yawned slightly and Robin turned to face her. As he noticed how tired she was, he realized he was actually just as tired. He lay down and pulled Raven down next to him. Raven smiled at him as they turned sideways to look at each other. You know, you could help stop all these issues with Starfire if you would just make it clear that you don't like her… you don't like her right? Robin frowned at her. You know I don't, I thought I made that clear already. And you should also do the same with Beast Boy considering he also has feelings for you. Raven laughed out loud at his comment. Starfire and Beast Boy turned around to see them laying down and stared with mouths slightly open. Robin frowned at Raven's outburst, but smiled at her laughter once again. That's hilarious! There's no way he thinks there is anything really going on! You may think that, but that doesn't mean he feels the same way! He stuck his tongue out at her and she gave a small laugh. We'll straighten everything out, don't worry about it. Robin nodded and slid closer to her. Starfire turned back around with a frown and crossed her arms in front of her chest and Beast Boy followed suit. Without much effort, the birds drifted off into sleep a few minutes later.
Robin shifted as he felt strong amounts of sunlight sifting through his mask. He turned his head down a little and took in the now all-too-familiar scent of Raven. He smiled, then realized that he could in fact feel, not only the warmth that came from having Raven in front of him, but from behind him as well. He forced his eyes open and managed to get a glance of Starfire cuddled behind him. Oh God… He faced Raven again, and had to smile at her beauty. He then saw Raven's eyes flutter open slowly and focus on him. Hey… Hey, sleep well? She nodded and smiled. Raven tried to shift and stretch, but found herself pinned between Robin, and something else. Or was it someone else? Robin registered Raven's confusion and they both sat up. Then they realized that Starfire and Beast Boy had both actually attempted to cuddle with them, but hadn't managed fully. Raven glared at Starfire and Robin frowned.
"We really need to have a talk with these two…" whispered Raven and Robin nodded his agreement. Raven sighed and moved to sit on one of the now empty seats behind Cyborg. Robin did the same while still looking at Beast Boy. He was imagining how good it would feel to pound him at that moment when he heard Raven gasp. He saw her staring out past him and turned around to look in the same direction. His eyes widened.
"It's… so… different…" Robin smiled and pulled Raven unto his lap to look out the same window together. The sky was a cloudless bright blue that seemed to glow, and the ocean reflected a deeper shade of the sky in its sparkle. Cyborg saw them through the rearview mirror and smiled at their expressions. He had watched as the early afternoon sun woke up Robin, and had been wondering when he would realize where they were.
"We started going over about half an hour ago. I figured the sun shining on everywhere would wake you guys up." Cyborg said in a hushed tone and Raven smiled at him.
"Yeah, I'm glad we did. How much longer 'til we get there?" asked Robin as he stared out the window with Raven.
"About 4 or 5 hours, I think. I'm going much faster now that we technically have no speed limit, so we'll see what happens." Robin turned back to face Cyborg with a confused expression.
"So then we'll be there around late afternoon, right?" Cyborg nodded at him. Robin cocked his head to one side and Raven turned to look at him.
"Wait, what day is it?" Cyborg frowned and Raven laughed.
"It's Monday, Robin, so we'll reach Puerto Rico late tonight, drive across the island overnight, and be at Fajardo sometime in the early morning." Robin's confusion diminished as Raven explained this to him.
"Yeah, the people at the villa said they'd be ready for us to be there anytime between Monday and Tuesday since I wasn't too sure of when we'd arrive," added Cyborg.
"Awesome, great job with all that by the way Cyborg. You might be left in charge of making those kinds of plans from now on." He smiled proudly at Raven's compliment.
"She's right. Thanks, Cy." Cyborg smiled even broader at Robin's remark and was seen pushing some buttons in the car. Then, he turned around to face them fully.
"Hey, can I ask you guys something?" Raven and Robin had on serious expressions right away.
"Sure, Cy, go ahead." He took a deep breath before talking.
"What's going on with you two? And don't lie to me 'cuz I know something's up." Robin's jaw dropped slightly. Raven was the one to answer.
"Well… we've just slowly been deciding that we, you know, enjoy each other's company… we understand each other and it's easy to talk and all…" Robin somehow felt like Raven was mentally shoving him to help her out.
"Yeah… since we formed that mental bond thing, we've gotten closer…" Cyborg held back a smile and cocked his head to the side.
"I know all that, I want to know what your feelings are towards each other so that I know what I'm getting in the middle of every time I try to stop a fight between you two and those two in the back." Raven and Robin took in a deep breath.
"I don't like Starfire like she likes me… I like Raven…" Robin blushed and Raven smiled at him.
"What about you, Raven? You know Beast Boy likes you, right?" Raven's eyes widened slightly.
"See! I told you so!" Robin stuck his tongue out at Raven who in turn glared at him.
"Well, I don't like him as anything more than a friend, and brother. I do however like Robin, as more than just my friend." Raven kissed Robin lightly on the cheek and Cyborg smiled at the pair.
"Ok, just as long as you two know what you're getting yourselves into. And that way I know that I have a reason to support both of you in your decisions." Cyborg smiled at them once again and Robin and Raven returned the gesture. He climbed back into the driver's seat and stared out his window. Raven shifted on Robin's lap and he wrapped his arms tighter around her. As they all drifted off into their own thoughts, everything seemed to sparkle even more.
Sometime during their drive over the Atlantic Ocean, Beast Boy and Starfire had woken up to see Raven sitting on Robin's lap as he played with her hair. They had glared at them for a minute, before Raven had turned around to face them followed by Robin. They automatically froze and Raven quickly moved over to the other seat. To Cyborg's surprise, they had managed to arrange themselves so that Robin was in front, Starfire and Raven next to each other, and Beast Boy in the back, without argument. They enjoyed the last couple of hours of the ocean scenery in somewhat comfortable silence.
"Look there!" Cyborg yelled out pointing straight ahead. Curiosity got the best of them, and they all leaned forward to see.
"Ladies and gents' I give you… Puerto Rico!" They all cheered at Cyborg's remark and Raven placed a light hand on his shoulder as thanks, then smiled at Robin. He smiled back and turned to Cyborg.
"Ok then, so now how long 'til we get to Fajardo?"
"It's about 5 hours maybe, it'll be a while…" Beast Boy and Starfire groaned in unison.
"I'm hungry!" Argued Beast Boy as he plopped down on the floor sitting with his legs and arms crossed. Starfire nodded as she sat back down, too.
"Well, we can stop and get food at a restaurant, but then we'll slow down our travel time. You guys could also rummage through the food and see what you want to eat now." Robin suggested as he turned to face his team. They all pondered his statement for while.
"You can check what there is in the mini fridge then decide," added Cyborg as he heard his stomach grumble. Raven climbed over Beast Boy and kneeled in front of the food.
"We have burgers and hot dogs. How's that sound?" She asked as she turned to face them.
"Sounds good, but how do we cook them? And where are my tofu dogs?" asked Beast Boy as he moved closer towards her with a goofy smile on his face. Raven held up his tofu dogs and his smile widened. Why is he looking at me like that? Robin turned around to see what Raven was talking about and frowned. He's probably thinking that he can get away with being so close to you because you're both looking for food… Raven nodded at Robin then smiled lightly at Beast Boy.
"Well, Star's powers can help us with that. Don't you think, Starfire?" Starfire smiled at her and nodded happily. Raven couldn't help smiling back. It's so hard being mad at her! Even when I know she probably wants to kill me sometimes! Robin chuckled and walked back to sit in Raven's now empty seat.
"Ok then, let's get cooking!" They cheered lightly as Raven shook her head with a smile. After getting the food ready and eating their fill, Starfire and Beast Boy had fallen asleep on the floor while leaning against the backs of the chairs. Raven had smiled at the picture and readjusted Starfire so that she would be more comfortable. Robin had done the same with Beast Boy, though a little less willingly. Then, they had once again swapped places with Cyborg who instead lay back on one of the backseats. Robin and Raven had resumed their quiet watch over their friends as they drove on. As dawn slowly approached, Raven had spotted a sign that said "Bienvenidos a Fajardo!" Robin had grinned at the idea of soon being able to take a good cold shower and sleeping on an actual bed. Soon they were pulling up to the front of the hotel. Should we wake them up or wait until we check-in? I'm not sure… maybe we should wake them up, that way they'll be more awake when we need to start hauling stuff in. Raven nodded and walked back into the middle of the car.
"Hey, time to wake up, Cyborg. We're here." Cyborg's eyes shot open and Raven gave a little jump.
"Oh, sorry Raven, didn't mean to scare you. We're here?" Raven nodded as her breathing returned to normal. Then she went into the back and kneeled down in front of the two other Titans. She shook Starfire lightly.
"Hey, Star, wake up." Starfire shifted and looked up at Raven through groggy eyes.
"Yes friend Raven, thank you." She gave her a tired smile which Raven returned easily. Beast Boy had turned himself into a puppy and Raven had to smile at him as well. She ruffled his head and he popped his head up slowly. When he saw her, he barked happily at her and she smiled more widely. I think we'd all like him more if he was always a puppy… Maybe… might get boring not having his annoying remarks all the time. Robin chuckled and got out of the car.
"Ok Titans', let's go!" As Robin gave the command, they automatically jumped out of the car to stand next to him. Raven grinned at him as he led the way in.
"Te estoy diciendo que si vienen! Llamaron y pidieron la villa grande! Llegan hoy!" ("I'm telling you that they are coming! They called and asked for the big villa! They're reaching today!") The Titans could hear voices as they walked in and quickly realized they were coming from two people at the front desk just ahead. The Titans automatically fell in step behind Robin and Raven, who Robin had pulled back to stay next to him. The people at the desk, a young man and woman looked up at them with wide eyes and mouths slightly ajar. The woman recovered first.
"Bienvenidos, how can I be of assistance to you tonight?" Robin smiled at the woman who quickly blushed.
"Hello, and thank you. We are the Teen Titans, I believe we have a reservation." As he spoke, the man had finally recovered himself, only to gasp in unison with the woman as he confirmed their thoughts.
"Dios mio! Era verdad! (My God! It was true!) Yes, we do have a villa ready for you! We've been anxiously expecting you!" The woman nodded frantically as the man began typing away at the computer. Raven smiled at him as he looked up at her. The man blushed and quickly looked back down.
"Ok, here are your keys, five of them, Carlos and Rafael, those are the men currently behind you, will help take your bags for you and lead the way." The man had been speaking to Raven and handed her the keys as he pointed out the two men.
"You know, that's not really necessary, we have a lot of things, but we can manage." Raven commented as she looked back to see the two men looking between her and Starfire in amazement. Somebody's going to die tonight… Raven smiled at Robin and turned back to the receptionists.
"Nonsense! You will get the full treatment that you deserve while you're here. So just lay back and enjoy your vacation!" The woman, whose nameplate said Julia, smiled at them and winked at Robin. Raven shook her head as Robin merely smiled. She turned to the man, apparently named Jonathan, to see him wink at her as well and she also smiled.
"Ok then dudes! Let's get this party started!" stated Beast Boy and everyone agreed.