Disclaimer: Don't own a thing ::sigh::

A/N: I enjoy juggling two stories… I think it's fun. Lol. Please don't hurt me. If it makes you feel better, I'll have another chapter to Dark Strength out by Friday. I had an idea, and I wrote it down. I decided to split this chapter into two… because well I didn't think anyone wanted to read 5,000 + words in one sitting. ANYWAY, my usual, if you had a similar idea, I swear I didn't take it. The idea, I'm sure has been done before. I'd bet a nickel it's been done before… but give me a break. I need an outlet or my last month and a half of high school… it won't be pleasant… haha.

Ok Plot: *2 years in the future* ((assuming they are 15/16 as of now)) Robin's 18th B-day is in two weeks. The titans want to throw him a party, Starfire wants to find the ideal present, BB likes Raven will he tell her? Cyborg is his usual self. How much more obvious can Robin be with Starfire. And what happens when Roy Harper (Speedy) Comes for a visit… and develops a crush on Starfire? An evil scheme is being planned right under the titans noses, and why can't they get in touch with the "big man" (Batman) for Robin's "surprise" party? Surprises, action, romance, and drama around every corner ((if that wasn't corny enough…)) What's in store for our beloved Titans?

*That was a mouthful. Ok, R&R. Pretend to be nice with the flames? Just a little? And if you don't like the couples… for heaven's sake… DON'T READ! Ok… now on with the story :). Enjoy!

*Touchy Flames*

Chapter 1

Robin sat on the couch, watching re-runs and TV shows from the eighties. It being two in the morning he sat comfortable in a pair of boxers and a wife beater. He flipped to another channel, placing the remote next to him. He stretched his long arms up leaning back on the couch.

It had been three years since the Teen Titans had been formed. He was turning eighteen in two weeks. Robin now stood at 5'11"; he was lean, but very muscular. His black hair was the same unruly mess, and his almost child-ish mask generally still protected his eyes. However, at this hour, his crystal clear, blue eyes were exposed for the shadows and imaginary TV stars to see.

He was having trouble sleeping, no apparent reason. They had defeated Slade over a year ago. Technically Starfire had defeated the lunatic. Honestly, Robin didn't know she had it in her, but before they new it Slade laid dead at their feet. Bloody and broken.

Out of all the details, Robin remembered Starfire locking herself in her room the best. She stayed there for a week. He remembered how much weight she had lost, and how depressed she looked. Starfire was no murderer, so she was visible upset by the kill.

Robin stretched out again; they would definitely need a new couch one of these days. Something bigger and plusher. He smiled a bit as a commercial for Starfire's favorite shampoo came on. Whether he admitted it or not, he had a crush on the Tamarian beauty.

He couldn't believe he was going to be eighteen in fourteen days. Cyborg had just turned nineteen, maybe two or three months ago. The hybrid man was ecstatic, and the titans threw a huge bash.  Raven, Beast boy, and Starfire were still seventeen, but Raven was turning eighteen in another two months and Beast boy a few weeks after her. Starfire had only turned seventeen a few months back. He hated to admit it but the titans were growing up.

"Robin?" Robin turned his head to see the gothic super heroine of the tower. She was in purple and black flannel pajamas with a purple top. Her hair was in a neck-base ponytail. She had grown about four more inches, earning her a 5'3" height, still the shortest of the titans. She had the same attitude and view of life. Though she opened up a little more, especially when Beast Boy, or Gar as he was sometimes referred to, around.

"Raven… what are you doing up?" Robin turned and faced the TV, quickly fixing his mask over his eyes, he was happy he opted for the lights to stay off.

"I'm always up at two in the morning, I have some tea, read a few pages of my book and go back to sleep for a few hours." She answered with her monotone voice as she made her way to the couch. Robin looked her over, she had a more defined body then she had at the age of fifteen/sixteen, and her face had become slightly longer accenting her cheekbones and pretty black eyes.

Robin smirked as he remembered Beast boy's reaction to Cyborg when he had whistled to Raven. It was a known fact the changeling had developed some sort of love/lust for the gothic girl some months ago.

"I couldn't sleep." Robin said, ignoring the fact Raven hadn't asked him what he was doing up.

"Why?" She asked as she sat in her chair, fanning through the book in her lap.

Robin shrugged and switched the channel. He didn't mind the silent company. He actually had serious talks with Raven, sometimes centering them on Starfire. The two girls had become quite close and it was an easy way to get information.

"Oh, before I forget." Robin looked in the direction of Raven. "What do you want for your birthday? You're not as easy as Cyborg, who just kinda told use four months in advance what he wanted, where to find it, and how much it cost." Robin chuckled a bit.

"I don't know." Robin shrugged. "Anything is good enough for me." Raven let out an evil smirk.

"Or anyone." Robin turned to see the smirking half demon as she walked back to her room.

"You know… I wonder about her." Robin mused to himself.

*

Beast Boy walked into the kitchen. Rubbing his neck. He was in long red pants and a black tee shirt. He yawned, and stretched his 5'10" frame up towards the ceiling. He too had gotten his growth spurt and put on some muscle weight. He patted his hard stomach and leaned over Starfire's shoulder watching as she pushed the eggs around the pan.

"Morning." He whispered hoarsely. His voice had deepened dramatically last year, giving him a much stronger presence.

"Ah!" Starfire jumped a bit and turned to the smirking changeling. "You scared me!" She yelled to him, smacking the back of his head. Beast boy laughed, sitting in his usual chair.

"Sorry Star." Starfire glared at him. She was in a pair of pink pajama pants that had little yellow stars on them; she had a matching tee shirt that had the word "dream" embroider on it.

She had grown about an inch more making her stand at 5'4", she had cut her hair where it was now only a few inches past her shoulders (only because it had been burned while they were fighting a pyromaniac some weeks ago), she had developed slightly more when it came to her body, earning her a good amount of attention from the male species. She still had the naïve, innocent personality, with a sense of unconditional love and giving. Her English had dramatically improved, and her knowledge of Earth was much more noticeable.

"You're always sorry. Garfield." She smiled as the boy's face fell.

"You know… I don't like you." Starfire giggled as she ruffled the boy's hair.

"Is breakfast done?" Cyborg walked into the kitchen, perky and loud. His morning ritual.

"Almost."  Starfire waved him off. Cyborg took the sports section from the table and sat down reading it. Out of all the titans, he had changed the least. He was still very much into video games (much like Beast Boy), and his love for his cars had only strength over time.

All the titans, minus Starfire, had some form of transportation. Both Robin and Raven had motorcycles; Robin's was a bright red that glittered in the sun. Raven's was a dark purple with black finishes. Cyborg had his two babies (a truck/jeep, and a car), and Beast Boy borrowed whatever was available. Cyborg mainly had control over all the cars and motorcycles, and played with them as often as possible.

"They lost again!" He shouted, making Starfire and BB look at him.

"Dude, it's just way too early." BB placed his head down.

"What's all the noise?" Raven walked in, her pajamas still in place. Her hair was loose, bouncing behind her.

"Cyborg's team lost, again." Starfire said, making a face and placing a plate in front of Cyborg, and at Raven's spot.

"And he's angered." Beast boy said sipping his orange juice.

"It's the principle!" Cyborg said, close to tears.

"Oh jeez." Raven sat down, taking a bite of her eggs. She looked up and was met with two deep green eyes. "What?"

BB began to blush violently, "Um… nothing…"

"So, did we decide on what to do about Robin's birthday?" Starfire asked sitting down with some chocolate milk.

"I tired calling the big man, but no one answered." Beast Boy said looking at Cyborg, who was tearing up as he continued to read the article.

"Odd." Raven stated.

"He's probably busy." They all turned to see Robin standing in the door way smiling. He was wearing a pair of jeans and a red tee shirt. Dark sunglasses covered his eyes.

"…Robin!" Starfire pouted. "What did you hear?"

"That the big man wasn't home. I'm sure Bruce would love to hear you call him the "big man." He'd find it humorous." Robin smirked as the other titans, minus Raven, pouted and/or glared.

"Where are you going?" Raven asked looking the boy wonder up and down.

"I thought I go for a ride for a little while."

"Can I come? I wanted to go to the square anyway." Starfire asked. Robin's smile widened.

"Yeah sure, be ready in twenty." Starfire jumped up hugging the boy wonder and raced to her room.

"Hook, line, and sinker." Cyborg mumbled to himself.

"You are so gun-ho on her." BB smirked.

"I wouldn't be talking if I were you." Robin smirked back. BB backed down quickly, receiving a weird look from Raven. "I'll be waiting in the living room."

The other titans looked at each other and then went back to eating.

*

Starfire clung to Robin as they zoomed down the streets of Jump City. Starfire hated the damn motorcycles but it gave her an excuse to hold Robin, tightly.

"We're almost there!" Robin shouted, the words barely being heard by Starfire. She leaned her helmeted head on his back, and held on tighter.

After about five minutes, the two stopped in front of a beige sidewalk. Starfire gently got off as Robin turned off the bike. Starfire lifted the helmet off her head and shook her hair from the helmet look. She smiled as she smoothed out her tee shirt and jeans.

"Thanks."

"No problem." Robin smiled. He watched as she ran her fingers through her hair and then leaned back on her heels.  "Do you want me to pick you up?"

"If you want too… I'm sure I can make it back to the tower on my own." Starfire giggled a bit.

"Just call if you need a ride." Robin put his visor down, and started up his bike. He waved to Starfire and was off.

Starfire waited until he was out of sight before beginning her shopping spree.

She wanted to get a new dress for the party they *wanted* to throw for Robin. At this rate, they would just go to a nice restaurant.

She walked into a small store and began browsing the many dresses that surrounded the store.

"Hello." Starfire turned to the saleswoman and smiled.

"Hi, I'm just looking." The woman nodded.

"That's fine; I just wanted to see if you needed anything." The woman smiled and walked to another customer.

Starfire went back to looking at dresses, until her eyes landed on a pretty sundress.

It was a light yellow with little tiny velvet white daisies all over the dress. It was a v-neck with small spaghetti straps. It was form fitting on top and flowed out a bit from the waist down.

Starfire went up to it and found her size, bouncing into the dressing room.

She came out and spun in front of the mirror.

"Wow." She turned and was met with a pair of gray/green eyes.

"Thank you?" She said looking at the tall boy with messy orange/red hair.

"I'm sorry." He chuckled. "I came in here to see if they could tell me where the nearest restaurant is. I'm Roy Harper." The boy held out his hand. Starfire shook it gently.

"Starfire—"

"From the Teen Titans?" He let go of her hand.

"…Yes." Starfire smiled slightly.

"Wow!" He laughed a little. "I'm actually in Jump City to visit the Teen Titans. It seems my mentor wanted to wish the Boy wonder a happy birthday."

"Your mentor knows Robin?" Roy chuckled a bit.

"Well, me and Robin go back real far… and my mentor knows his mentor. They're… close." Starfire nodded.

"Would you like me to take you to the Tower?" She studied the boy's features. He was the same body type of Robin, his hair was somewhat shorter, if she didn't know any better she'd think Robin had a brother.

"Sounds better then me wandering around for several hours." Roy smiled. "You should buy that dress… it looked too good for you to put it back on the rack."

Starfire blushed, and smiled at the redhead boy. "Ok…"

"I'll meet you outside." Starfire nodded and went back into the dressing room.

She quickly changed and bought the dress. She walked outside to see a black and silver motorcycle outside the store, with a Red headed boy leaning against it.

"…Another motorcycle…" Starfire mused to herself. "…Yay…"