Zatanna's POV

I tried to concentrate on my book report that was supposed to be due next Monday, but my progress was exceedingly slow. I found myself reading the same pages of the same book over and over. I probably should have had it imprinted into my brain by now but, nothing was just normally sinking in.

The minutes ticked by as the phone remained silent. It was like a sixth sense. Something was nagging at the back of my mind. Like I was expecting something to happen, like maybe a phone call from someone important. But I couldn't exactly remember what it was.

Out of the corner of my eye, I noticed something sitting on my pillow as the light bounced off of it.

"Was that always there?" I thought.

I stood up and went over to my bed, sitting comfortably on the mattress. I took the small thing into my hands, examining it with curious eyes.

It was a tiny, crystal flask with a blue, satin ribbon tied around it. I gently pulled off the ribbon, opening the small envelope that came with it. Inside the envelope was a small card written in a neat scrawled hand writing that I instantly recognized. I smiled to myself.

"You've been part of the team for a whole month now, congrats. I hope you think of me whenever you see this.

Robin"

That was sweet of him. He actually got me perfume. And the fact he just gave it to me to congratulate my introduction to the team was pretty amazing of him.

I stared at the flask in my hands with a smile. I marveled at how cold it felt, like as if it just had been taken out of the freezer. A shimmering, but clear liquid could be seen inside it through the slightly blue tinted crystal. I opened the top of the flask, spraying some into the air as I took a whiff.

My eyes widened in pleasant surprise. It was absolutely intoxicating. It had a rich, spicy but aromatic scent that smelled like a bouquet of flowers. Except that the scent was somehow amplified.

I dabbed a drop on my neck, feeling my skin heat up where the perfume had touched it. It felt so warm, almost heated but in a good way. I dabbed it on neck and shoulders, feeling my skin heat up wherever the perfume had come into contact with it. I closed my eyes as I lied down on my bed. The scent had made me slightly dizzy.

I woke up with a jolt as the phone started ringing. I noticed my room was dark and night time had come over an hour ago.

"I must have fallen asleep" I thought groggily.

I reached for the phone, my fingers fumbling over the telephone cord.

"Hello?"

"Zatanna" His voice sounded.

I felt a grin spread across my face. "Robin" I said, my voice sounded a bit breathless.

"Hey" he said simply. "Did you get my present?"

I giggled into the phone. "Yeah, I love it"

I could almost imagine him smirking through the line. "You feelin the aster?"

I laughed lightly again. "Definitely."

"So, wanna come hang out at the cave with the team?" he asked.

I smiled. "Sure, Ill be right there"

"Hurry up, we were thinking of watching a movie in the living room or something. M'ganns already making the snacks" He said casually.

"Okay, sounds cool"

I could hear the smile in his voice. "Cant wait to see you, bye Zee"

He hanged up the phone before I could respond.

I blushed.

I cant wait to see you….I cant wait to see you….I cant wait to see you..

His words echoed through my head as I purposely let our conversation play through my mind.

It probably didn't mean anything, but it still made me feel incredibly happy.

I dabbed the perfume onto my neck again, blushing as I felt the warmth cover my skin.

"Definitely feeling the aster" I breathed.