Fan Fiction ❯ Trapping Him ❯ What Not to Do When Trapping Him ( Chapter 2 )

AN: Hello again! Even though I can't respond to any of you who reviewed personally, I wanted to thank each of you for your time! I love getting feedback. This chapter didn't turn out how I originally planned, so it may take a while for me to get the next one out.

 

Trapping Him

A Starfire and Robin Story

 

Chapter 1:

What Not to Do When Trapping Your Man

 

 

 

Robin wasn't sure when he figured out someone was watching him. Maybe it was when the plotted plant from the hallway began following him around. Or maybe it was when he heard banging noises coming from the air ducts above his room, like there was something crawling around. Or maybe it was when he noticed his favorite pair of boxers had gone missing. All he knew was that someone was stalking him, and it definitely wasn't Slade…well, hopefully, it wasn't Slade.

 

Deep in thought, Robin left his room and made his way to the kitchen. Rounding a corner, Robin thought he heard a noise. He threw himself against a wall, looking for all the world like some horrible actor in a cheap spy flick. Darting glances down either side of the hallway, Robin decided no one was following him…for now. Something was definitely going on. He'd have to ask the other Titans if they'd noticed anything weird around the tower lately.

 

Upon entering the Titans' living quarters, Robin noticed that Starfire and Cyborg were missing. Again. `This is the third time in two days they haven't been around,' he thought to himself. Grabbing the milk carton from the refrigerator, he chugged down half of the carton before speaking to Raven.

 

“Hey, Rae. Have you seen Starfire or Cy around?”

“The last time I saw them, they were headed for Star's room. They might still be there.”

 

“Wait. He's in her room! Why didn't you stop them? Cyborg could compromise her innocence or something!”

 

Raven quirked an eyebrow before saying, “Have you been reading Beast Boy's Avon Romance collection again?”

 

Realizing that he must've sounded like an overprotective big brother, or a jealous boyfriend, Robin blushed and said, “Of course not. I just frown upon romantic relations with other members of the group.”

 

“Jealous, Robin?”

“Why would I be? Star's my best friend. That's all. That's all we'll ever be.”

 

He heard a thump out in the hallway after he said that and went into the hall to investigate. Once there, he saw that Cyborg had his arms around Starfire. What he hadn't seen, however, was how Star had nearly collapsed after overhearing Robin's words. She would have been on the floor if Cyborg hadn't caught her.

 

“What's going on? This is totally inappropriate! No public displays of affection in the hallway!”

 

“But Robin, we were not doing anything.”

 

“Save it, Star. I don't care who you're with as long as I don't see you having a slap and tickle in the hallway.”

 

“Yo, Rob, Star and me aren't -”

 

“Look, Cyborg, I'm not Starfire's boyfriend, so you don't have to explain anything to me. Just don't let it interfere with training, got it?” And with that, Robin left in the direction of the evidence room.

 

When he heard the whoosh of the door, Cyborg said, “You know he cares Star. Robin only obsesses over old evidence when he's upset.”

 

“No, I do not think you are correct, Friend Cyborg,” Star said sadly. “You heard Robin tell Raven that all we ever were, and ever will be, are friends.”

 

“Don't give up yet, Starfire. After following Robin around for a few days, I think I've got a plan. Don't worry. If it's meant to be, it'll happen.”

 

“I never knew you were such a fount of wisdom, Cyborg,” an eerily monotone voice said.

 

Both Cyborg and Starfire turned, startled. They'd forgotten Raven had followed Robin when he caught them `hugging'.

 

“Uh, yeah, me neither,” grinned Cyborg.

 

“Are either of you going to tell me what's going on?”

 

“I am going to `trap' my Boy Wonder using Cyborg's plan. Is that not glorious?”

 

“Uh, yeah. That's great in theory, but it's not going to work.”

 

“Huh?!” cried Cyborg.

 

“Did you ever stop to think that maybe having Star just tell Robin how she feels might work?”

“No. Robin won't just come out and tell Star how he feels. He's way too closed off to just say, `I love you too, Star'. That boy's got more pride than a bunch of lions.”

 

Raven rolled her eyes and began to float away. “Well, it's your funeral, but don't come to me when you make the situation worse than it already is.”

 

Starfire and Cyborg were left standing there staring at each other.

 

“Well, it's too late to turn back now. I've already stolen Robin's favorite boxers. All we can do is keep the plan rolling and hope for the best,” said Cyborg, finally breaking the silence that had settled upon them.

 

All Starfire would say was, “I knew I should have gone to Raven.”