Fan Fiction ❯ Ties that Bind ❯ A Walk in the Park ( Chapter 2 )
[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]
By: MysticQHBarrel 
Robin gets a little closer...
Anime/Manga: Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Romance / Hentai / Adventure | Type: Other | Uploaded On: 12.07.2004 | Pages: 3 | Words: 3.8K | Visits: 312 | Status: Work In Progress
Robin gets a little closer...
Anime/Manga: Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Romance / Hentai / Adventure | Type: Other | Uploaded On: 12.07.2004 | Pages: 3 | Words: 3.8K | Visits: 312 | Status: Work In Progress
Hi everyone here is the next chapter. Has a little more action in it and a well awaited seen at the end. Hope you enjoy!
Disclaimer- I do not own the characters of the Teen Titans but I do own the story they are in!
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Chapter two- A Walk in the Park
They walked hand in hand to the register to pay for their meals.
“I need to use the facilities real fast. I’ll meet you by the front door. Is that alright.” Star asked as they waited in line to pay for their meals.
“That’s fine. This line looks like it may take a while anyway.” Robin said as he released her hand as she left.
Star fled to the restroom to check her appearance and to calm her nerves. She washed her hands and gently splashed her face with cool water to help the blush disintegrate. She striped paper towels from the dispenser and dried her hands and blotted her face. After feeling a little more refreshed she headed out to wait by the front door.
She did not see Robin there yet so she thought he must still be in line. She found an empty booth to the left of the door and sat down to wait for him. Though she missed the goggling men opposite of her. They were at least in their late 20’s and from the looks of it they were truck drivers. There were three total. The first man seemed to be the oldest. He wore a white coffee stained shirt with a flannel over throw that burley covered his massive gut. He wore dingy faded jeans and a pair of mud stained boots. He look as though he had not shaved in weeks maybe months. He had pudgy cheeks that droop over when he grinned. His greasy brown hair was tucked messily under a red tattered baseball cap. The two men that sat in front of him could have been twins. They were a few years younger than the first man but not by much. They were both extremely thin. As the first one wore a white dirt stained muscle shirt with a tattered leather vest with black leggy jeans and smudged boots. He let his greasy, messy, dirty blond hair topple over his eyes and had stubble from the lack of shaving for a few days. The second wore a black muscle shirt with a flannel vest and khaki grease stained pants with brown dusty boots. He had slightly darker hair and wore it the same as the other. He wore a beard as well as a slight mustache.
“Hey babe. Who ya waiting for?” The obese one stated hoarsely.
“Oh, who me? I am waiting for my best friend.” Star said a little startled but still managed to plaster a smile on her face.
“Hey sweety. If she looks anything like you I’d love to meet her.” The light blond man said licking his lips suggestively.
“Oh, huh, Robin is not a girl. And I don’t believe he would like to be called a girl either.” Star said a little more nervously.
“Is he your boyfriend then, baby?” Ask the over weight one again.
“Well he is a boy and he is my best friend, so I guess you could say that.” Star told them a little confused at what they meant.
The three truckers chuckled to them selves. They didn’t think she could be that naive. But they saw this and took advantage of it. The older one got up and approached Starfire casually as to not alarm her. The others scooted out and approached her from the opposite side cornering her in the booth.
“That is not what we exactly meant, sweet cakes.” The darker hair twin spoke in a chuckle.
“Th-then I d-d-do not un-understand what y-y-you meant.” Starfire stutter getting nervous as the men surrounded her.
“Well…Have you ever kiss this Robin?” The blond twin asked scooting closer.
“Well, yes many times…on the cheek to extend my gratitude.” Star said still confused.
The three truckers just about collapsed from her lack of knowledge from her answer.
“What we me is…” the older one started to lean closer to her ear. “Has he ever pleasured you sexually, Doll Face.” He said huskily in her ear as he placed his disgusting hand on her upper thai messaging it roughly.
Starfire started to visibly shake out of fear as they chuckled and touched her.
“Please remove your hand from me and leave me alone.” Star said holding in tears. She hoped Robin would be hear soon.
Mean while Robin was standing in line longer than he expected. They had lost their bill and it seemed no one knew what the hell they were doing. Robin’s temper began to rise as he thought about how they were holding him up from having a nice walk with Star alone. Finally, they had found the bill and offered to take 50% off the original price. He paid and started working his way to the front door. He hope Starfire was not mad at him for taking so long and that she was alright. As he neared the front door he did not see Star any were, only a group of men huddled together in a booth left of the front door. That is until he herd a familiar voice say “Please remove your hand from me and leave me alone.” That was the last straw. Robin was visibly shaking in rage his hand clenched into fists knuckles turning white with the lack of a blood supply. His strides widened as he sped up to reach Star before it was too late. You would have thought an earthquake hit the café from Robin’s stomps. Robin neared just as the older fat guy was leaning in to kiss her.
“I suggest you do as she says. Because I wont be as nice as to ask you!” Robin practically bit off the guys head.
The three truckers whipped their heads around to gaze at the pissed off Robin. They all almost pissed their pants. But being tough guys they mocked him. Not a very good idea and Star knew it. She was glade to see Robin there though she had to admit he did not look happy at all. She had only seen him this mad once and that was when Slade kidnaped her and tortured her right in front of him. She knew what was about to happen to these guys just like what happened to Slade if they didn’t do what he said. But even then there was probably no hope.
“Well what are you going to do about it shrimp.” The fat Bastard challenged as he slipped his arm around Starfire and pulled her closer to his body. The three chuckled as the watched the boy wonder stand there.
Robin’s patience hit the last straw. Steam could be physically seen coming out his head. His left eye brow twitched uncontrollably. His hands were now locked into bone crushing fists. Faster than anyone could blink Robin had all three men out of the booth and out the café door. He only peaked his head back in to tell Starfire to stay there and not come out until he came for her. All that could be herd from outside the front door were sailor’s curse words, jaws cracking, glass smashing, wood breaking, and then grunts and groans. Once in a while you herd a loud thud hit the grown finally after the third thud was herd there was silence. A shadowy figure approached the front door of the café with cool strides.
While Robin was out taking care of the garbage Star sat huddled in the corner of the booth sobbing to herself. She was mad at herself for not fully understanding what they were asking, for not being able to figure out what they were up to, and for allowing herself to be caught in that sort of situation. She shuttered to think what would have happened if Robin had not been there to protect her. She sobbed a little harder as she thought of what she put Robin through and what he must think of her now.
Just then the door jingled as the victor walked in to the café. The room burst into cheers and whistles as Robin approached the sobbing girl. Robin slid into the booth with her and gathered her up in his arms, rocking her back and forth whispering words of comfort. She relaxed slightly as she curled up in his arms berrying her face in his chest.
“Star they didn’t hurt you, did they. They didn’t try to do anything to you, did they?” Robin stated slowly with tears in his own eyes at the way she looked. Robin took his spare hand and tilted her head to she could look into his eyes(mask).
At hearing his questions she only sobbed harder new tears cascading down her lovely face. Robin thought if they did touch her he’d kill them and it would be a slow and painful death.
“He..he-he to-to-touched m-m-my l-l-l-l-e-e-e-leg a-n-n-and p-p-pressed me t-t-to his bo-bo-bod-body.” She whimpered out clinging to his shirt for dear life.
“It’s alright Star they wont ever touch you again. I am here. Don’t worry nothing will ever hurt you again as long as I am by your side.” He spoke softly in her ear as he stroked her silky red hair. Soon her sobs were replaced by light hiccups. They stayed like that for a good 15 minutes just holding each other. Once Robin thought she was better he loosened his grip on her but not letting go so he could see her face.
“Did you want to go home or did you still want to take that walk to the park?” Robin asked lightly not caring anymore if she did not want to take a walk at the moment.
“No, I would like it if we could still have our walk to the park.” Star insisted. She was not going to let a bad morning keep her from time alone with Robin; no matter what it.
A soft smile graced his face as he scooted them out of the booth. Once they were standing he placed his right hand on the smalls of her back to guide her out the door. Star nearly jumped when she saw the same three men from only minutes ago sprawled out on the cement just waking up. The three men looked over at them and saw Robin and shook in fear.
“I suggest you apologies to the young lady here. And remember what happened when you didn’t follow my suggestion last time.” Robin glared misusing at them hands already balled into fits prepared to spring at any given moment.
“We are extremely sorry ma’am for the trouble we caused you. Aren’t we guys.” All three shook their heads fast agreeing with one another.
“Good boys. Now get!” Robin said gruffly. The three men jumped and scrammed as fast as they could not wanting to feel the wraith of Robin again.
Star giggled a little at the faces the men made as Robin talked to them.
Robin and Starfire were finally on their way to the park only a few blocks away. Star leaned into Robin as they began to walk and he slipped his hand around her waist as he guided her to the park.
“I am sorry Robin for causing so much trouble back in the café.” She whispered silently so only Robin could hear.
“It was not your fault Star those men were jerks for trying to get ‘fresh’ with you.” Robin could not believe she was apologizing for what happened back at the café.
“Is what they were doing to me called getting ‘fresh.’” Star asked innocently.
“Well, kinda. It was more of what they were thinking of doing to you.” Robin said blushing and scratching the back of his head nervously.
“Oh.” Was all Starfire said as they continued walking.
The rest of the walk to the park was quiet. They stayed close to each other watching other people carry on with their daily work. As they reached the park Robin bought a bag of popcorn and offered some to Star. She took a few pieces as they continued walking into the park. Bikers and joggers passed by the couple not giving them a second glance. Robin continued to lead Star deeper into the park to a spot he loved, it was secluded and just beautiful. The park was in full bloom. The trees were as green as a crayon, and flowers lined most of the walk ways spreading their delicate perfumes to unexpected visitors. Finally Robin reached his destination. Passed a couple of thick bushes there lay a bench that sat underneath a tall oak tree for shade. In front cascaded a cerulean blue lake. The waves of the pond splattered the pebbly shore lightly tickling the little rocks. Ducks glided effortlessly across the lake chattering interesting stories with each other. Robin led Starfire to the bench and sat down next to her.
Starfire thought it was the most beautiful place she had ever seen. She was speechless. She was so busy looking at everything she had not noticed Robin take off his shoes and socks and start heading to the lake with the bag of pop corn. Once she caught site of Robin she wondered what he was doing.
“Robin what are you doing with the popped corn.” Star asked raising an eye brow.
“Come on Star. Take off you shoes and socks and come here.” He chuckled at her curiosity.
Star did as she was told and soon joined Robin near the shore. He took her hand and lead her in another direction. She blushed as he pulled her along with him though she did not protest. She felt safe with him. He lead her to a dock that lead out to a deeper part of the lake. He sat on the end and asked her to join him patting a spot next to him. They dangled their feet in to cool crystal water’s of the lake.
“Watch this Star.” Robin said as he threw a few pieces of popcorn in the water a few feet in front of them.
Starfire watched intensely at the pop corn he threw in the water wondering what was going to happen. All of the sudden a large orange fish came to the surface and gobbled up the piece of pop corn. Soon other fish began to appear gobbling up the corn. Robin continued to through the popcorn bringing it closer and closer to Star and himself. Soon the fish were only inches away from them.
“What are these types of fish? They have beautiful coloring.” Star asked amazed at how close the fish were coming to them.
“They are called Koi. They originally came from another country called Japan. They can grow very large and have beautiful color patterns. No koi has the same color pattern as the other though.” Robin explained what koi were.
“Here watch this. Just be real still and don’t make any fast movements.” Robin said as he leaned over with a piece of popcorn in his hand and held it just above the water.
Starfire was amazed at what happened next. A large orange and black stripped koi came to the surface and took the piece of popcorn right out of his hand. She squeaked in amusement. She could not believe a fish would ever do that.
“Do you want to try Star?” Robin asked lightly.
She nodded vigorously like a child wanting to play outside. Robin gave her a piece of popcorn and let her try it. She tried it but the fish just seemed uninterested and she frowned. Robin chuckled softly to him self at her antics.
“Here let me help you.” Robin said as he got up and went behind Star.
He sat so she was in his lap and he reach from behind her to grab her hand and guide it down towards the fish. Slowly by slowly he inched her hand closer to the water.
“It needs to be close enough so they can smell it.” He whispered in her ear gently.
“There now just be patient. Talk to the fish mentally to ask one of them to take the food from your hand.” Robing said again into her ear.
Star was not sure if it was possible to talk to the fish mentally but she trusted Robin whole heartedly and he has never steered her wrong before. She spoke to the fish mentally picking a fish to come take the food from her hand. He was a large bright metallic yellow koi and as she spoke to him he approached her and gently plucked the popcorn from in-between her fingers his lips slightly brushing up against her fingers. Star giggled and found it amusing that the fish she was talking to actually took the food from her. The large koi was so gentle and his lips felt like cold silk. Robin smiled at her breathing in her sent from her shampoo on her hair. He did not move from his spot behind Star and she did not seem to mind at all. They stayed like that for a while just feeding the koi quietly enjoying each others company. Eventually, Star leaned back on Robin’s chest and laid her head between his shoulder and neck as Robin wrapped his arms around her waist bringing her closer subconsciously. She closed her eyes as Robin was just content with having her in his arms. They stayed like that for a good half hour just dozing until Robin finally decided to tell Star something.
“Star.” Robin spoke softly in her hair.
“Hum.” Star replied sleepily.
“There is something I need to talk to you about more or less tell you.” Robin stated more seriously.
“What is it Robin.” Starfire was no longer sleepy but was wide awake with concern.
“There is something I have been meaning to tell you for a while but I am not sure how you will take it. I don’t want you to be mad at me or scared that you don’t want to be friends anymore.” Robin exhaled shakily.
“I would never be mad at you Robin no mater what it is and I will always be your friend no mater what. So what is it that you want to tell me?” Star asked giving Robin confidence. Though her heart pained at what he could be telling her.
“Well…we have know each other what three years now and have become best friends.” Robin swallowed hard.
“I have been having this feeling since the first time I laid eyes on you…” Robin was visible getting nervous as he continued.
“I think I am in Love with you Starfire. I think I have loved you since I first saw you Star.” Robin hung his head down so his bangs were covering part of his face waiting for her answer.
Star could not believe her ears. Robin loved her. She wanted to scream up to the heavens for their gift. She was on the verge of tears she was shaking happily. Robin took her silence and shaking as anger and refusal. He sighed as he started to stand.
“I hope we can still be friends since you don’t feel the same.” He croaked out starting to retreat down the dock.
Star couldn’t believe her ears he thought she didn’t love him. She stood and grasped his hand to keep him from leaving. He turned and looked at her in a state of shock.
“Please don’t go Robin. I want you to stay with me for I have loved you just as long.” Star choked back her sobs and she flung her self at Robin in a massive hug.
He returned the hug wrapping his arms around her waist pulling her in closer smothering his face into the top of her head breathing in deeply. They stayed that way a while absorbing in what each of them said and heard. Finally Robin pulled his face away from her hair and lowered it to her ear.
“May I kiss you Star.” He stated his simple question huskily as he brought on of his hands and cupped her chin pulling her face to meet his gaze.
She blushed and nodded slowly. Robin descended on her slowly savoring the moment. Star kept her eyes closed as Robin’s face neared. Slowly his lips met hers in a loving sensual kiss. Star responded almost immediately enjoying the soft velvety texture of his lips. Robin did not try to go any further with the kiss not wanting to scare her for there was now plenty of time for them to get to know each other better; physically. When they parted bother their eyes remained closed for a few seconds savoring the moment. When they finally opened up their eyes each wore a slight blush and a small smile etched on their content faces. Their overall aurora shouted to everyone that they were a couple in true love.
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Well everyone what did you think? R&R! I will get the next chapter out soon! So stay tooned!
Disclaimer- I do not own the characters of the Teen Titans but I do own the story they are in!
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Chapter two- A Walk in the Park
They walked hand in hand to the register to pay for their meals.
“I need to use the facilities real fast. I’ll meet you by the front door. Is that alright.” Star asked as they waited in line to pay for their meals.
“That’s fine. This line looks like it may take a while anyway.” Robin said as he released her hand as she left.
Star fled to the restroom to check her appearance and to calm her nerves. She washed her hands and gently splashed her face with cool water to help the blush disintegrate. She striped paper towels from the dispenser and dried her hands and blotted her face. After feeling a little more refreshed she headed out to wait by the front door.
She did not see Robin there yet so she thought he must still be in line. She found an empty booth to the left of the door and sat down to wait for him. Though she missed the goggling men opposite of her. They were at least in their late 20’s and from the looks of it they were truck drivers. There were three total. The first man seemed to be the oldest. He wore a white coffee stained shirt with a flannel over throw that burley covered his massive gut. He wore dingy faded jeans and a pair of mud stained boots. He look as though he had not shaved in weeks maybe months. He had pudgy cheeks that droop over when he grinned. His greasy brown hair was tucked messily under a red tattered baseball cap. The two men that sat in front of him could have been twins. They were a few years younger than the first man but not by much. They were both extremely thin. As the first one wore a white dirt stained muscle shirt with a tattered leather vest with black leggy jeans and smudged boots. He let his greasy, messy, dirty blond hair topple over his eyes and had stubble from the lack of shaving for a few days. The second wore a black muscle shirt with a flannel vest and khaki grease stained pants with brown dusty boots. He had slightly darker hair and wore it the same as the other. He wore a beard as well as a slight mustache.
“Hey babe. Who ya waiting for?” The obese one stated hoarsely.
“Oh, who me? I am waiting for my best friend.” Star said a little startled but still managed to plaster a smile on her face.
“Hey sweety. If she looks anything like you I’d love to meet her.” The light blond man said licking his lips suggestively.
“Oh, huh, Robin is not a girl. And I don’t believe he would like to be called a girl either.” Star said a little more nervously.
“Is he your boyfriend then, baby?” Ask the over weight one again.
“Well he is a boy and he is my best friend, so I guess you could say that.” Star told them a little confused at what they meant.
The three truckers chuckled to them selves. They didn’t think she could be that naive. But they saw this and took advantage of it. The older one got up and approached Starfire casually as to not alarm her. The others scooted out and approached her from the opposite side cornering her in the booth.
“That is not what we exactly meant, sweet cakes.” The darker hair twin spoke in a chuckle.
“Th-then I d-d-do not un-understand what y-y-you meant.” Starfire stutter getting nervous as the men surrounded her.
“Well…Have you ever kiss this Robin?” The blond twin asked scooting closer.
“Well, yes many times…on the cheek to extend my gratitude.” Star said still confused.
The three truckers just about collapsed from her lack of knowledge from her answer.
“What we me is…” the older one started to lean closer to her ear. “Has he ever pleasured you sexually, Doll Face.” He said huskily in her ear as he placed his disgusting hand on her upper thai messaging it roughly.
Starfire started to visibly shake out of fear as they chuckled and touched her.
“Please remove your hand from me and leave me alone.” Star said holding in tears. She hoped Robin would be hear soon.
Mean while Robin was standing in line longer than he expected. They had lost their bill and it seemed no one knew what the hell they were doing. Robin’s temper began to rise as he thought about how they were holding him up from having a nice walk with Star alone. Finally, they had found the bill and offered to take 50% off the original price. He paid and started working his way to the front door. He hope Starfire was not mad at him for taking so long and that she was alright. As he neared the front door he did not see Star any were, only a group of men huddled together in a booth left of the front door. That is until he herd a familiar voice say “Please remove your hand from me and leave me alone.” That was the last straw. Robin was visibly shaking in rage his hand clenched into fists knuckles turning white with the lack of a blood supply. His strides widened as he sped up to reach Star before it was too late. You would have thought an earthquake hit the café from Robin’s stomps. Robin neared just as the older fat guy was leaning in to kiss her.
“I suggest you do as she says. Because I wont be as nice as to ask you!” Robin practically bit off the guys head.
The three truckers whipped their heads around to gaze at the pissed off Robin. They all almost pissed their pants. But being tough guys they mocked him. Not a very good idea and Star knew it. She was glade to see Robin there though she had to admit he did not look happy at all. She had only seen him this mad once and that was when Slade kidnaped her and tortured her right in front of him. She knew what was about to happen to these guys just like what happened to Slade if they didn’t do what he said. But even then there was probably no hope.
“Well what are you going to do about it shrimp.” The fat Bastard challenged as he slipped his arm around Starfire and pulled her closer to his body. The three chuckled as the watched the boy wonder stand there.
Robin’s patience hit the last straw. Steam could be physically seen coming out his head. His left eye brow twitched uncontrollably. His hands were now locked into bone crushing fists. Faster than anyone could blink Robin had all three men out of the booth and out the café door. He only peaked his head back in to tell Starfire to stay there and not come out until he came for her. All that could be herd from outside the front door were sailor’s curse words, jaws cracking, glass smashing, wood breaking, and then grunts and groans. Once in a while you herd a loud thud hit the grown finally after the third thud was herd there was silence. A shadowy figure approached the front door of the café with cool strides.
While Robin was out taking care of the garbage Star sat huddled in the corner of the booth sobbing to herself. She was mad at herself for not fully understanding what they were asking, for not being able to figure out what they were up to, and for allowing herself to be caught in that sort of situation. She shuttered to think what would have happened if Robin had not been there to protect her. She sobbed a little harder as she thought of what she put Robin through and what he must think of her now.
Just then the door jingled as the victor walked in to the café. The room burst into cheers and whistles as Robin approached the sobbing girl. Robin slid into the booth with her and gathered her up in his arms, rocking her back and forth whispering words of comfort. She relaxed slightly as she curled up in his arms berrying her face in his chest.
“Star they didn’t hurt you, did they. They didn’t try to do anything to you, did they?” Robin stated slowly with tears in his own eyes at the way she looked. Robin took his spare hand and tilted her head to she could look into his eyes(mask).
At hearing his questions she only sobbed harder new tears cascading down her lovely face. Robin thought if they did touch her he’d kill them and it would be a slow and painful death.
“He..he-he to-to-touched m-m-my l-l-l-l-e-e-e-leg a-n-n-and p-p-pressed me t-t-to his bo-bo-bod-body.” She whimpered out clinging to his shirt for dear life.
“It’s alright Star they wont ever touch you again. I am here. Don’t worry nothing will ever hurt you again as long as I am by your side.” He spoke softly in her ear as he stroked her silky red hair. Soon her sobs were replaced by light hiccups. They stayed like that for a good 15 minutes just holding each other. Once Robin thought she was better he loosened his grip on her but not letting go so he could see her face.
“Did you want to go home or did you still want to take that walk to the park?” Robin asked lightly not caring anymore if she did not want to take a walk at the moment.
“No, I would like it if we could still have our walk to the park.” Star insisted. She was not going to let a bad morning keep her from time alone with Robin; no matter what it.
A soft smile graced his face as he scooted them out of the booth. Once they were standing he placed his right hand on the smalls of her back to guide her out the door. Star nearly jumped when she saw the same three men from only minutes ago sprawled out on the cement just waking up. The three men looked over at them and saw Robin and shook in fear.
“I suggest you apologies to the young lady here. And remember what happened when you didn’t follow my suggestion last time.” Robin glared misusing at them hands already balled into fits prepared to spring at any given moment.
“We are extremely sorry ma’am for the trouble we caused you. Aren’t we guys.” All three shook their heads fast agreeing with one another.
“Good boys. Now get!” Robin said gruffly. The three men jumped and scrammed as fast as they could not wanting to feel the wraith of Robin again.
Star giggled a little at the faces the men made as Robin talked to them.
Robin and Starfire were finally on their way to the park only a few blocks away. Star leaned into Robin as they began to walk and he slipped his hand around her waist as he guided her to the park.
“I am sorry Robin for causing so much trouble back in the café.” She whispered silently so only Robin could hear.
“It was not your fault Star those men were jerks for trying to get ‘fresh’ with you.” Robin could not believe she was apologizing for what happened back at the café.
“Is what they were doing to me called getting ‘fresh.’” Star asked innocently.
“Well, kinda. It was more of what they were thinking of doing to you.” Robin said blushing and scratching the back of his head nervously.
“Oh.” Was all Starfire said as they continued walking.
The rest of the walk to the park was quiet. They stayed close to each other watching other people carry on with their daily work. As they reached the park Robin bought a bag of popcorn and offered some to Star. She took a few pieces as they continued walking into the park. Bikers and joggers passed by the couple not giving them a second glance. Robin continued to lead Star deeper into the park to a spot he loved, it was secluded and just beautiful. The park was in full bloom. The trees were as green as a crayon, and flowers lined most of the walk ways spreading their delicate perfumes to unexpected visitors. Finally Robin reached his destination. Passed a couple of thick bushes there lay a bench that sat underneath a tall oak tree for shade. In front cascaded a cerulean blue lake. The waves of the pond splattered the pebbly shore lightly tickling the little rocks. Ducks glided effortlessly across the lake chattering interesting stories with each other. Robin led Starfire to the bench and sat down next to her.
Starfire thought it was the most beautiful place she had ever seen. She was speechless. She was so busy looking at everything she had not noticed Robin take off his shoes and socks and start heading to the lake with the bag of pop corn. Once she caught site of Robin she wondered what he was doing.
“Robin what are you doing with the popped corn.” Star asked raising an eye brow.
“Come on Star. Take off you shoes and socks and come here.” He chuckled at her curiosity.
Star did as she was told and soon joined Robin near the shore. He took her hand and lead her in another direction. She blushed as he pulled her along with him though she did not protest. She felt safe with him. He lead her to a dock that lead out to a deeper part of the lake. He sat on the end and asked her to join him patting a spot next to him. They dangled their feet in to cool crystal water’s of the lake.
“Watch this Star.” Robin said as he threw a few pieces of popcorn in the water a few feet in front of them.
Starfire watched intensely at the pop corn he threw in the water wondering what was going to happen. All of the sudden a large orange fish came to the surface and gobbled up the piece of pop corn. Soon other fish began to appear gobbling up the corn. Robin continued to through the popcorn bringing it closer and closer to Star and himself. Soon the fish were only inches away from them.
“What are these types of fish? They have beautiful coloring.” Star asked amazed at how close the fish were coming to them.
“They are called Koi. They originally came from another country called Japan. They can grow very large and have beautiful color patterns. No koi has the same color pattern as the other though.” Robin explained what koi were.
“Here watch this. Just be real still and don’t make any fast movements.” Robin said as he leaned over with a piece of popcorn in his hand and held it just above the water.
Starfire was amazed at what happened next. A large orange and black stripped koi came to the surface and took the piece of popcorn right out of his hand. She squeaked in amusement. She could not believe a fish would ever do that.
“Do you want to try Star?” Robin asked lightly.
She nodded vigorously like a child wanting to play outside. Robin gave her a piece of popcorn and let her try it. She tried it but the fish just seemed uninterested and she frowned. Robin chuckled softly to him self at her antics.
“Here let me help you.” Robin said as he got up and went behind Star.
He sat so she was in his lap and he reach from behind her to grab her hand and guide it down towards the fish. Slowly by slowly he inched her hand closer to the water.
“It needs to be close enough so they can smell it.” He whispered in her ear gently.
“There now just be patient. Talk to the fish mentally to ask one of them to take the food from your hand.” Robing said again into her ear.
Star was not sure if it was possible to talk to the fish mentally but she trusted Robin whole heartedly and he has never steered her wrong before. She spoke to the fish mentally picking a fish to come take the food from her hand. He was a large bright metallic yellow koi and as she spoke to him he approached her and gently plucked the popcorn from in-between her fingers his lips slightly brushing up against her fingers. Star giggled and found it amusing that the fish she was talking to actually took the food from her. The large koi was so gentle and his lips felt like cold silk. Robin smiled at her breathing in her sent from her shampoo on her hair. He did not move from his spot behind Star and she did not seem to mind at all. They stayed like that for a while just feeding the koi quietly enjoying each others company. Eventually, Star leaned back on Robin’s chest and laid her head between his shoulder and neck as Robin wrapped his arms around her waist bringing her closer subconsciously. She closed her eyes as Robin was just content with having her in his arms. They stayed like that for a good half hour just dozing until Robin finally decided to tell Star something.
“Star.” Robin spoke softly in her hair.
“Hum.” Star replied sleepily.
“There is something I need to talk to you about more or less tell you.” Robin stated more seriously.
“What is it Robin.” Starfire was no longer sleepy but was wide awake with concern.
“There is something I have been meaning to tell you for a while but I am not sure how you will take it. I don’t want you to be mad at me or scared that you don’t want to be friends anymore.” Robin exhaled shakily.
“I would never be mad at you Robin no mater what it is and I will always be your friend no mater what. So what is it that you want to tell me?” Star asked giving Robin confidence. Though her heart pained at what he could be telling her.
“Well…we have know each other what three years now and have become best friends.” Robin swallowed hard.
“I have been having this feeling since the first time I laid eyes on you…” Robin was visible getting nervous as he continued.
“I think I am in Love with you Starfire. I think I have loved you since I first saw you Star.” Robin hung his head down so his bangs were covering part of his face waiting for her answer.
Star could not believe her ears. Robin loved her. She wanted to scream up to the heavens for their gift. She was on the verge of tears she was shaking happily. Robin took her silence and shaking as anger and refusal. He sighed as he started to stand.
“I hope we can still be friends since you don’t feel the same.” He croaked out starting to retreat down the dock.
Star couldn’t believe her ears he thought she didn’t love him. She stood and grasped his hand to keep him from leaving. He turned and looked at her in a state of shock.
“Please don’t go Robin. I want you to stay with me for I have loved you just as long.” Star choked back her sobs and she flung her self at Robin in a massive hug.
He returned the hug wrapping his arms around her waist pulling her in closer smothering his face into the top of her head breathing in deeply. They stayed that way a while absorbing in what each of them said and heard. Finally Robin pulled his face away from her hair and lowered it to her ear.
“May I kiss you Star.” He stated his simple question huskily as he brought on of his hands and cupped her chin pulling her face to meet his gaze.
She blushed and nodded slowly. Robin descended on her slowly savoring the moment. Star kept her eyes closed as Robin’s face neared. Slowly his lips met hers in a loving sensual kiss. Star responded almost immediately enjoying the soft velvety texture of his lips. Robin did not try to go any further with the kiss not wanting to scare her for there was now plenty of time for them to get to know each other better; physically. When they parted bother their eyes remained closed for a few seconds savoring the moment. When they finally opened up their eyes each wore a slight blush and a small smile etched on their content faces. Their overall aurora shouted to everyone that they were a couple in true love.
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