Robins POV
I rubbed the sleep from my eyes as I sat in an upright position. I yawned as I contemplated last nights dream. Usually they were nightmares about the death of my parents, but this one was extremely different.
This one probrably bothered me more than the nightmares, yet I couldnt exactly remember what it was.
" Annoying " I thought. I remember the nightmares so perfectly, while I couldnt catch a glimpse of the first dream I had in years.
I looked over to my black bedstand table, staring intently on my 'ever so present' black shades. I reached over and took them in my hands.
I didnt only wear them to keep my identity a secret, but to refrain people from seeing my emotions play out so freely. I looked into my reflection that was playing off my shades and stared at my own blue eyes. I frowned as I took a mental note of what I saw.
One word summed it all up: Pain
Batman thought it was dangerous, leaving your emotions so vulnerable for the whole world to see. He told me a lot of things, dont get too close, never get attached, some emotions are just a weakness. At first I had totally agreed with him, now I wasnt so sure. My thoughts wandered off to the young black haired magician.
While some emotions offered you a weakness, I realized you could easily turn that around and turn it into a strength.
I stood up and walked over to the black dresser and opened its wild double doors. I realized almost everything in my room was black, or reletavely dark monochrome. I was Batmanes protigee, the dark was where bats originally came from. It wasnt really so surprising. The room was simple, so it fit me perfectly.
I took a black T-shirt and jeans and dressed as I felt a presence outside my room. They didnt just barge right in, which I was grateful for. They were yet to knock and come in however.
I ran a hand through my already messed up raven hair. I heard whoever it was, pace back and forth outside my door. I raised an eyebrow at the direction of my unknown visitor. I adjusted my shades as I began to calculate the possibilities.
The footsteps were light and lithe, a tap followed ever step they took.
" The tap...high heels" I thought. " So...its a girl" I looked at the clock on my bedstand. 9:00 am
Artemis would usually be going through a traning session before breakfast, while M'gann would be in the kitchen preparing the food with Wally or Conner. There was only one other person that came to mind, and at the realization at this, the corners of my mouth turned up into a smile.
" Zatanna..." I thought. I heard her stop pacing, but before she could raise her hand to knock, I gave her a simple order.
" Come in" I said bluntly. I knew I had taken her by surprise. I smirked as the doorknob slowly turned and the door revealed the none other than the young magician of the Young Justice Team.
She came in and closed the door behind her, I realized she was wearing her civilian clothes, like me. She came up and walked and stood right in front of me. She gave me a smile with a questioning look in her eyes.
" How did you know it was me outside?" She asked, playfully shoving my arm. I chuckled as I plopped down on my bed with her sitting beside me. " Easy...Im Robin" I said, as if that simply explained everything. She giggled and I watched her laugh.
I smiled at her as she smiled at me, I realized when it was just us, Zee and I didnt talk much. And yet, both of us enjoyed the silence of each others company.
" What did you come for Zee?" I broke the comfortable silence and asked her.
She shrugged her shoulders and give me a smirk, which I answered with one of my own.
" Just thought I would see you Robin" she said it so innocently. I raised an eyebrow at her as if to say " What are you up to?"
She giggled as she placed her head on my shoulder. I tensed at first, a bit surprised, but soon I relaxed and wrapped an arm around her waist to keep her steady.
She put one arm around my neck, to which I blushed. I cursed my teenage boy hormones.
" I'll tell you what Im up to later, dont worry you'll soon find out" She laughed again as she stood up. I raised an eyebrow at her, I was confused. Before I could react she kissed my cheek and I froze.
My mind was screaming at me to do something, but I couldnt make out the words. As she saw my awestruck appearance, she giggled at me.
She stopped over at the doorframe and threw me another innocent smile, before retreating back to her own room.
I sighed, still surprised, but pleasantly happy. I got up and walked out into the hallway, running a hand through my hair again.
" Todays gonna be an interesting day" I thought with a smile.