Zatanna's POV
We sped out of town and onto the main highway. After a while, Robin turned off the main highway and onto a country road. He started driving along a lonely path through the woods. I widened my eyes as I saw a small, vintage looking cottage in the distance.
As we stopped, he helped me down by taking my hand and guiding me. I blushed, he was acting really gentlemanly tonight. I looked around at our surroundings in awe and wonder.
The little cottage was something purely from a fairytale. There were no cars or other buildings for miles. Through the windows of the cottage, you could see a buttery light that seemed to welcome you in. A wide flagstone path led you to the front door, lined with beautiful exotic looking red and yellow roses. The scent floated sweetly in the night air.
I looked at Robin. He smiled at me, still holding on to my hand.
"Its...wow" I was at a lost for words.
He laughed at the simplicity of my answer, but smiled all the same. "I'm glad you like it"
I gently tightened my hold on his hand, intertwining our fingers together. I could tell he had planned all of this carefully just to impress me.
A man wearing a formal white suit opened the door for us, Robin gave him a curt nod as a sign of thanks.
Another man near the front desk led us to our table which was a table for two in the corner. I realized most of the tables were occupied. Women and men, young girls and boys all looked at us curiously as we came in. They whispered to themselves, murmuring about the arrival of the mysterious couple. Heat flooded my cheeks at the sound.
The only light inside the restaurant were candles placed on the tables and a large, roaring fire near the end of the room. The tables were covered with snow white cloths and a rose was placed on each one. The walls were decorated with paintings of landscapes and sceneries, ornately framed. I was surprised at how comfortable everything felt, not intimidating at all like how I expected it to be.
"How long has this place been here?, Ive never seen anything so amazing" I asked out of curiosity.
He smiled. "Since forever I guess, I'm really glad not many people know about this place though. It might lose that special feeling"
I nodded. "Your right"
I thought it was strangely mysterious of him to know so many secret places such as these, but I also thought it was amazing. I was glad he chose to share it with me.
"Your very mysterious, you know that?" I said before I could stop myself.
He laughed lightly. "That's the point" he said bluntly.
I laughed lightly to myself at his answer.
"You have your own air of mystery and magic Zee" He said a moment later.
A small blush crept onto my face at his words. "Oh, really?" I asked.
He nodded. "I find it very endearing, your very interesting"
I tilted my head as I looked at him.
"I usually don't get interested in other people so easily, the opposite actually." He said as he looked back at me.
"But…your different" He murmured.
I smiled, blushing as I stared at my hands that were neatly placed on my lap.
"So it seems I caught the Boy Wonders eye?" I teased.
He chuckled as he leaned back against the chair. "You have my full attention" he confirmed with a smile.
At that moment, a waiter dressed in a neat black tux each gave us a menu. I scanned through the lists, realizing everything was in French. I learned French in school, but I wasn't exactly the best student in that subject.
Robin noticed my subtle distress and placed his hand on mine as a sign of comfort. "Ill order" He said.
I nodded, handing the waiter back the menu.
In perfectly accented French, Robin gave their orders to the waiter who nodded in timing with what he said.
After a short ten minutes, he came back holding s silver tray, placing two plates in front of us. Robin said something else in French to the waiter with a friendly nod, which I guessed as a thanks.
I cut the steaming meat with my knife and placed it in my mouth. The meat was soft and oddly sweet. It melted in my mouth.
"The steak here is really good" Robin said.
I nodded, agreeing with him. "So, you've been here with another girl before?" I was genuinely curious about that.
He shook his head. "You're my first, the first person I ever brought here" he said proudly.
I smiled at him. "I'm flattered" I said a bit teasingly.
He chuckled a bit to himself.
For hours and hours we talked about stories from our past. Robin couldn't exactly tell me anything too big or concrete but I could tell he answered each one of my questions with this sincere honesty. I found out he lost his parents a long time ago and that he wasn't born into the hero business but had a different background altogether. I was amazingly whelmed at how honest he was with me, how he answered my questions with no fear. In return, I was an open book to him. He could read my thoughts as if he could read my mind. I told him secrets I had never told anyone before; I was so surprised at how open I felt around him. We laughed together; it felt so natural being with him. It felt like I talking to a person I had known my entire life.
But unfortunately the night couldn't last forever. No matter how much I secretly wished it would.
After dinner was over, he drove me back to the front of my house. He smiled at me, taking my hand as he helped me down.
I turned to him, a smile on my face. "Tonight was amazing" I said.
He smiled back, obviously pleased at my comment. "I'm really glad you had fun"
He leaned down, brushing his lips on my neck like before. I shuddered as I felt his hot breath on my bare skin.
"Good night Zee" he said as he pulled away.
"Robin...you missed" I murmured.
He quirked an eyebrow at me.
I placed a hand on his cheek, gently guiding his face near mine. I brushed our lips together for a moment. It was brief, but extremely light and sweet. It was enough to leave me absolutely breathless afterwards.
My eyes fluttered open as I pulled away from him. He smiled at me, holding me close by the waist.
He kissed my forehead for the briefest moment. "Tonight was definitely asterous" he murmured.
I laughed lightly at his wordplay. "See you tomorrow?" I asked hopefully as he pulled away.
He smiled at me, grasping my hand for a moment before letting go. "Bet on it"
I sweetly waved goodbye as I walked onto the front steps and opened my door and stepped inside. I slumped against the door for a moment, trying to catch my breath as I tried to control the furious blush on my face. I walked over to the window to watch him leave, but by then, he was already gone.
I sighed dreamily, running my fingers through the red scarf he had given me. "Totally asterous" I whispered, absolutely breathless.
Somebody coughed behind me.
I turned around to find both Artemis and M'gann with their hands on their hips.
"You've got some explaining to do Zee" Artemis started as she held up my note.
I laughed nervously.
I woke up as the warm sunlight shone on my face. My eyes fluttered open.
Before I could think about anything, a sweet, faint fragrance floated over to me.
I looked towards the source. On top of my dresser lay a large bouquet of flowers. I walked over to my dresser, eyes wide with surprise. The flowers were beautiful, an amazing combination of roses, all gold, white, red and lilacs, lavender and freesia.
"Wow" I exclaimed.
I held the card under the vase, turning it over with my fingers.
"Good Morning Zee. Last night was perfect, will you be my girl?
Signed, Robin."
I smiled happily as my heart fluttered. I buried my face in the flowers, closing my eyes as I took in the scent. They smelled amazing, absolutely intoxicating. It made me feel slightly light headed.
I rushed over to my closet, slipping into a pair of jeans and a casual tank top. I walked downstairs and out the front door. I smiled as I went through the Zeta Tube near my residence. I heard the computer sound my arrival.
I laughed as I felt a pair of arms wrap themselves around my waist from behind me.
He laughed lightly in my ear.
I turned to him, wrapping my arms around his neck as I gently kissed him on the lips. His hands found my waist, pulling me in closer to him.
We both pulled away a few seconds later, absolutely breathless.
"Yes" I said as I stared into the rim of his shades.
A breathtaking smile spread across his face. I knew he knew exactly what I meant by saying that simple word.
He kissed me again, longer this time. His hand gently cradled my face, that familiar warm feeling rose up inside me everytime I was with him.
We broke away slowly, foreheads still touching. I smiled. He returned the smile with one of his own. The warmth of his touch lingered on my lips.
I placed my head on his chest, listening to his heartbeat. I felt him kiss the top of my head.
"It was the perfect first date by the way" I murmured suddenly.
I heard him laugh lightly to himself. "Im glad you think so"
I looked up at him, a smile still on my face. He cradled my face in both his hands. I closed my eyes as I leaned into his touch.
"Im yours" he said.
I smiled again, opening my eyes. "Im yours" I told him.
He smiled before moving in to kiss me again.
