(A/N)- Gotta get in some summertime vibes, it's almost a requirement at this point lol.

Disclaimer: *Yawn!* You still here? I don't own Teen Titans.

RobStar Week 2024, Day 4 - Downtime

The summer sun was out and not too hot. Crime was taking a lull. There was nothing pressing that he had to work on, no reports, nothing to inventory or re-order for Tower supplies, no paperwork to file.

So Robin had invited himself along on Starfire's trip to the mall, turning it into a bit of an impromptu date.

They bought cinnamon sticks from a vendor in the food court and sat under the skylight, yellow sun streaming down on them and warming the otherwise cool air of the mall.

"This is nice," he sighed, sneaking an arm around her waist in contentment.

"Indeed," she agreed. "It has been too long since we just did the hanging out together."

Robin munched on a stick until there was enough left to just pop in his mouth and swallow, then leaned back on the short wall with one hand. "What's left on the list?" he asked.

Starfire pursed her lip, staring into the distance blankly as she mentally ran over her tasks. "There is a new vampire suspense novel that I wished to purchase for Raven," she said. "And then I wished to see if the new Rachel Tanner album is out." She set the empty cup down, twining her fingers sheepishly. "And then... perhaps..." she trailed, blushing a cute shade of pink, "...since you are here... I may try on some dresses at the Gold Gala?"

Robin's brain quit functioning for about two seconds and then he cleared his throat loudly, averting his face and feeling heat rush to his cheeks. "Uh, sure Star," he squeaked. "Whatever you want."

She giggled and gave him a peck on the cheek. "I do so love how flustered you get," she teased.

"What?" he grumbled, crossing his arms. "You're gorgeous and it does things to me."

"And it is adorable." Starfire rose to her feet, grabbing up the cup and stepping the three feet to the trashcan to dump it. Then she held out her hand, a gentle, affectionate look on her face.

Robin ducked his eyes again, but reached up to take her hand, letting her pull him up. He moved immediately into her personal space, wrapping an arm around her waist again and keeping her close to his side.

Wordlessly, with an unspoken signal, they began making their way across the food court.

This was... comfortable, Robin thought, leaning his head a bit into her shoulder. He loved moments like this with her, moments where he could forget all the pressures and worries of hero life and just be normal.

If he closed his eyes, blocked everything out, he could pretend they were just two regular kids having a date.

The hustle and bustle of civilians in the mall around him settled into him like pleasant white noise, lulling him into a sense of calm and peace.

-TT-

He let Starfire pull him from shop to shop, because of course they didn't only visit the bookstore and the music shop, her endless curiosity had her dragging him into multiple other shops because something caught her eye, and he watched her press her face and hands up to the glass of windows or squee over a cute plush toy or watch in fascination as a clerk demonstrate how to make the bar soaps she sold.

God, she was pretty.

They'd been dating almost a year and his heart still thudded to a stop at the sight of her, very evident when she finally led them into the formal dresswear shop and began sampling merchandise for him.

Dark sapphire blue was definitely her color, he decided, as he gaped slack-jawed at her, at the shapely form-fitting sparkly number with the leg slit up to there that was like a sledgehammer to his brain, making him incoherent jelly.

When he finally wiped the drool away and collected himself, he bought it for her while she was distracted with another section, admiring the strappy sandals that were currently on sale.

Not too long afterwards, he held her hand as multiple shopping bags bounced between them, the sunlight tickling on the back of his neck, pleasant and warm. They walked along the sidewalk, leaving the shopping complex, enjoying the summer air and the quiet and each other's company.

He slid his eyes towards her, shyly, heart warming at how calm and happy she looked.

"I had a good time," he told her, speaking up and breaking the comfortable silence.

"I as well," she murmured. "Thank you," she said. "I am glad you chose to be with me."

Warmth and happiness bubbled under his sternum at the words, and he wanted to say something super cheesy in return, something about how he would choose to be with her every single day if she'd let him.

But instead he just enjoyed her vibrant presence, and their footsteps tapping on the pavement, the quiet waft of the sea-tinged breeze and the pleasant sunlight and said nothing.

(A/N)- *Olaf voice* IN SUMMEEEEEEEEEERRRR!