The next day, I was determined. I wasn't going to get distracted this time. I wasn't going to think about anything other than the mission. I wasn't gonna wonder how Starfire was doing with her mission reports, or how her hair's radiant in the morning, or... how she smells like strawberry's and my dreams...
Totally...
As soon as I woke up, I immediately throw my suit on and head to the training room. Fighting the training equipment like they're a risk to the world that no one is willing to take. I actually felt focused that morning... that is... until Starfire woke up early. I stop mid punch as she walks into the room, her Tameranian garments a little wrinkled from sleep, her long firey-red hair put up in a cute ponytail, and her eyes... i could get lost in them forever. I abruptly was taken out of my daze when the punching bag decided to fight back, knocking me onto the floor with a embarrassing thud. "Good morning friend Ro-" She stops as she finds me on the floor, clutching my chest as if that would get the air back in me faster. "Oh dear! Robin are you injured?!" She said as she knelt down beside me. I put my hand up as I sit up, trying to mask my pain and embarrassment as I say with my voice hoarse "i-im fine! Totally fine! I -uh- meant to do that! To... desensitize my pain nerves!" I say, cringing at my own excuse. Starfire blinks a few times with suspension, then smiles "very well, but when you are done, I would be most pleased to train with you! There has been a particular kick I've been struggling to perform and I would be most appreciated for your assistance." She said with hopeful excitement. I shouldn't have been so surprised. I'm the leader, it's my job to help my team, but... for some reason...
The thought of helping Starfire hit me like a tone of bricks.
I quickly scrambled to stand up, rubbing the back of my neck out of nervous habit as I say "yeah! S-sure, I can help!" I say, my voice cracking in a boyish way. But instead of laughing at me, Starfire smiles at that, clasping her hands in front of her with delight "Oh joy!"
I swallow, hard, as if choking down the overwhelming feeling of both glee and something else... something scary, yet warm.
And in the span of fifteen minutes, I already failed my mission...
My mind was already filled with her.