Twenty-Second Chapter: Girlfriend?

I helped her to her feet. We stood there in an awkward silence.

"Robin-"

"Starfire-"

We both stopped, and then laughed.

"What were you going to say?" I asked.

She looked at the floor. A blush spread across her cheeks.

"Starfire," I said softly.

"I was merely wondering if the 'girlfriend' applies to me now…"

I looked at her for a minute, then raised my hand and lifted her chin. She seemed surprised, and actually, so was I. Only I was completely astounded at my impulsiveness.

"Robin?" she asked.

I shook my head and smile seriously, then felt my eyes close and my head lower to meet my lips with hers.

After a moment, I thought I heard a door slide open. I pulled away from her and opened my eyes.

"So," Came Beast Boy's voice. I looked over at the doorway and saw him standing in the doorway with Raven leaning against the door wearing a sly expression and Cyborg grinning like an idiot. I felt my face redden.

"So, what?" I prodded, still gently holding Star's chin. He winked.

"When's the wedding?"