A/N: Bonjour! How's it going? :) FIrst of all, I'd like to say that I'm VERY sorry I havent updated this story in months. I've had the hardest time writing lately. I appreciate everyone who has stuck with me, and I apologize for this chapter not being super long. I intended for it to be a lot longer than it turned out being, but when I got to where I stopped this chapter, it just kind of seemed like a good time to end it... with a cliffhanger! :D Mwahahahahahaaaa! No, but seriously, I PROMISE you all, you aren't going to have to wait another 9 months before I update. On another note, my little boy is getting so big! He's 5 months old now and fits in 9 month clothes! He's growing up on me! He's even got his first tooth :,) (insert more motherly gushing here)

On with the story! And a big thanks to Pingly187 for giving me a kick in the rear to update! Youre PM was very flattering and I thank you for it :) I appreciate everyone who has followed this story and hasn't given up on me!

Chapter 5:

Starfire watched as the sun began to rise; the early light lending its beauty to the city below her. She closed her eyes and took in a deep breath, enjoying the refreshing breeze playing across her skin. She had been up all night, yet she felt oddly more alert and aware of herself than she had in the past couple of days. After Beast Boy had gone back to his room last night, she had taken the opportunity to try to get a grip on the situation and clear her mind. Thus, here she was, curled up in a light blanket on the rooftop all alone.

Today was the day, and Beast Boy's decision would either make her or break her. She felt guilty about her actions, still. She had been so careless when it came to what Beast Boy wanted, and for that, she was ashamed of herself. She was just glad that at least one of them had had the will power to put a stop to their heavy actions last night. Heaven knows she wouldn't have been able to stop them on her own. Noth with the way her body had burned and ached... She shook her head. She didn't want to lose the clarity she currently held. Then where would she be?

"Starfire? What are you doing out here so early? Did you sleep up here?"

The Tamaranian's heart began to race as the familiar voice spoke.

Robin...

The scene of he and Raven sitting in that cafe together replayed itself in her mind. She had been happy for the two of them, honestly she had, but she wasn't quite ready to face either of them yet... She wasn't jealous. She just felt, well... She didn't quite know how to explain it.

"I did not. I have just been enjoying the sunrise, friend." she replied, unable to turn and face him.

"Oh... Are you okay?"

Damn, damn, damn... Did he really have to ask? Couldn't he just leave her be? Why was he still so good at being able to tell when something was wrong with her?

"I am fine."

Next thing she knew, Robin was next to her, looking down at her with a worried expression.

"No you're not. Tell me what's wrong."

Starfire was silent. She wasn't about to tell her ex-boyfriend anything regarding her love life. Especially the situation she was dealing with now.

"Honestly, friend, I am fine. I am...just thinking some things through."

"Do you want to talk about it?"

"No, thank you, friend."

"I know that things have been a little...awkward...between us since the break up, Star, but... I'm still your friend, and I want to be able to help you."

"There is no way anyone could aid me in this situation."

"What's that supposed to mean? Is everything okay, Starfire?"

Why couldn't he just let things go?

She got to her feet, ignoring the stiffness in her knees from sitting for so long, and looked over at him, forcing herself to meet his eyes, which, on this particular occassion, were not covered by his mask. They stared at each other for a long moment before they were interrupted.

"Robin, I don't think she wants to talk about anything too personal with you."

Raven.

The other girl strode out onto the rooftop and came to a stop at Robin's side, yet her eyes never left Starfire.

"If you would, we need some girl time."

Robin looked between the two of them, unsure of himself.

"I've got this, Robin." Raven said, her voice sharper this time. Robin nodded and finally turned to leave. Raven waited until he had shut the door behind him to speak.

"I've been sensing some very high tension from you this week." she began, "Which, by the way, has made it almost impossible to meditate... Anyway, I don't know what you're going through, and I understand it's personal, so I don't just expect you to tell me everything, but, well, if you need someone to talk to I'm here."

Starfire couldn't help but smile to herself at the way Raven looked as though her last statement was killing her slowly from the inside. The other girl had never been able to break down the barrier she had built around herself, and for a moment Starfire wondered if that aspect was taking a toll on her relationship with Robin. She dared not ask, though.

"I've...also been sensing quite a bit of tension from Beast Boy. Not nearly as much as from you, but it's been there nonetheless."

Starfire suddenly found her feet very interesting. So Raven had been sensing this all along. The Tamaranian's heart was beating a mile a minute as she racked her brain for a response. Should she tell the other girl what she had been going through? That option wasn't sounding very appealing in the least, but then again everyone would find out eventually about this whole situation if Beast Boy were to be mated with her. She sighed and looked up at Raven, whose expression looked just as blank as always.

She found it very hard to begin telling Raven about everything that had happened the past couple days, yet as she spoke the knot in her stomach started to unwind, and she even found herself telling Raven about the things she had meant to keep to herself. About how her body had been acting and how she and Beast Boy had almost gone too far with no chances of turning back because Starfire had been too out of control to make sure mating with him would be okay. She told her about the eve of her eighteenth birthday and how she had no choice but to find a mate on this very day. She even spillled her guts about how if Beast Boy turned her down, she would never be able to find someone to spend her life with because after a Tamaranian's body called to someone, that Tamaranian would forever be emotionally attached to her mate, even if becoming one with that mate never took place. She told her everything in what felt to be one long breath, her words practically blending together. She was surprised that Raven had even caught any of it. Raven stepped closer to Starfire, giving her a halfway smile and placing her hand on the red haired girl's shoulder.

"Feel better?" she simply asked.

Starfire nodded vigorously, suddenly realizing that she had been crying a bit. She hurriedly wiped at her eyes and lightly sniffed.

"Much. Thank you, friend, for listening. I did not realize how much I had needed to get that out of my system."

The door to the roof creaked, and the two girls turned in its direction. Starfire's heart figuratively stopped in her chest as Beast Boy stepped out onto the rooftop, looking very wary and uncomfortable.

"Um...Am I interrupting anything?"

"Not at all." Thankfully Raven had answered, because Starfire didn't think she could have even spoken. She leaned into Starfire and whispered, "Everything's going to be fine," before giving her shoulder a quik squeeze and retreating to leave Starfire and Beast Boy alone.

The two stared at each other for what seemed like an eternity before Beast Boy broke the silence.

"I've come to a decision, Star."

A/N: Annnnnnnnnnd Cliffhanger! I'd like to note that we don't have long before the ending. :) I'm thinking somewhere along the lines of 2-4 more chapters... Maybe more... Also, be looking for updates in 'Songs About Us.' I also plan on a new story sometime in the future! Till next time!