Be Discreet

"You are no doubt the worst pirate I've ever heard of."

"Ah….but you have heard of me."

It was another relaxing movie night down in the cave. Raquel sat in an armchair while Kaldur leaned on the arm rest sitting next to her on the floor. Wally and Artemis took the middle couch. One would assume they were keeping their distance, but every now and then their knees would touch….without protest. M'gann sat in Conner's lap on the floor in front of the couch. Off to the side on the loveseat, Robin and Zatanna huddled closely together warmly sharing a blanket.

"You will always remember this day, as the day you almost caught Captain Jack Sparrow!"

Making sure no one was looking over, Robin snuck a quick peck onto the Zatanna's cheek. While flushed, Zatanna was not one to take this attack lightly. Also making sure everyone was engrossed in the movie, she leaned over licked Robin's ear and slightly nibbled on it.

"Ah! Hehe Zee, that's not fair!"

"Shhh! I don't recall it being mentioned in the rules," she smirked rubbing his abs a bit.

Now that Robin and Zatanna were unofficially dating, they decided to make a game of their friends' supposed obliviousness to their relationship. Kissing was certainly a must. Bonus points were awarded for light touching here and there. Anything below the belt was off limits. More bonus points for surprise attacks and causing the other to blush uncontrollably. Obviously, this all had to be done without anyone noticing. However, the more these two played the game, the less they cared if anyone noticed. They still wanted to keep it going as long as possible though.

Slyly, Robin tried to lower his hand onto Zatanna's thigh. In return, Zatanna started drawing lazy circles on his pectoral.

"Ah ah ah, Boy Wonder. That's below the belt."

"Not my fault you wear your belt a little too high."

"That comment just incurred a penalty, naughty boy."

Just then, Zatanna leaned in close and started biting Robin's neck and followed up by kissing and licking the fresh wound.

"God you're a tease," grumbled Robin as he tapped her thigh signaling her to let up. Zatanna could barely hold in her chuckle. Robin stood up and stretched a little before walking towards the supposed direction of the bathroom. A goofy grin appeared on Zatanna's face as she not only realized she won the round, but that Robin had set down an…..invitation.

"You'd best start believing in ghost stories Ms. Turner….because right now, you're in one!"

After a few more story beats in the movie, Zatanna also stood up to "go to the bathroom." Waiting for the bird boy and magician to be out of sight and earshot, M'gann finally chimed in.

"Soooo, they're dating right?"

"100%."

"No way Arty. They're just being their usual weird selves. Robin would tell me, his best friend, if he's dating."

"I dunno Wally. Don't you think they've been acting more…weird these past few days?"

"Raquel is right. This all seems too abrupt. After Zatanna woke up from her magic coma, Robin stayed away from her like the plague and now they're inseparable…well more inseparable than usual," mused M'gann as she reached for an Oreo.

"My friends, I believe it best to leave their private business be. If they want to tell us the status of their relationship, they will tell us when they are ready."

"Oh shut up Kaldur. You're just saying that cuz you didn't bet in the sweepstakes. You don't have a horse in this race!"

"Oh yea? What about you Arty? You sure you're not just pushing the agenda hoping to win the bet?

"As if Kid Idiot. If you recall, my wager was New Year's and that's not too far off. Better than your prediction of Spring. Maybe you're just delaying the revelation so YOU win the pot!"

"Hey! Spring is a perfectly reasonable timeline! Plus, it'll be warmer, so more places for dates. And what about you Raquel? You bet for the summer. If you confirm now, you'll lose out."

"Well yea, but losing out on the pot is worth to see those two lovebirds finally get together. Them being sweet on each other can give a girl a toothache."

"HELLO MEGAN! Conner, sweetie, you hear all the ins and out of the cave. You must know if Robin and Zatanna are dating!"

"They're not dating. In fact, they are in separate bathrooms right now. Robin just flushed the toilet and Zatanna is washing her face."

The crowd had a mixed reaction of surprise and slight disgust at the half-Kryptonian's deadpanned report.

"Uhh are you sure Conner?"

"M'gann, my bet was Christmas which is this week. Don't you think I'd want them to be dating so that I could win the whole thing?"

Just then, Robin and Zatanna returned from "the bathroom" and reclaimed their spot on the loveseat and under the warm blanket. Interestingly, thanks to the movie and darkness of the living room, no one noticed the pair's unkempt hair and suspicious looking red bite marks on each other's necks.

"Sea Turtles!"

A Few Days Ago

"God you're such a good kisser. So much better than your plushie!"

"I would hope so! All he does is smile!"

"You're so good though….Am I really your first kiss?"

"Of course Zee!...uh Am I yours?"

"You are my one and only, baby."

As Robin and Zatanna mindlessly made out on her bed, a loud knock on the door pulled them out of their bliss.

"Uhhh come in?" Zatanna quizzically answered as she got off Robin and straightened her hair and shirt.

Conner opened the door and stepped in.

"Uh heya SB! What's up?"

"Look, I'm just gonna cut to the chase. I know you two are dating."

Panic set in between the young couple.

"What? Conner please. Robin and I were just uh…..wrestling?"

"I have super hearing. I've heard a lot of things these past few days."

Robin's eyes widened as Zatanna buried her red face into his arm.

"I have a….proposal. The team has a running betting pool about when you two will get together. Luckily for you, my bet is this week. I could tell the team and win the pot…unless"

"SB….are you blackmailing me and Zee?

"I dunno. This could be a bribe for all we know."

"Sigh…how much is the pot?"

"300 dollars."

"What? Damn Conner you should split it with us. What do you need 300 dollars for?!"

"Hold on Robin, I kinda wanna keep our little game going. Can't you find a way to match Conner's offer, babe?"

"Sigh ok. SB what do you want?"

"Double."

"Hmm 400"

"Double"

"450"

"Double"

"500 and I'll buy you a month's supply of Scooby Snax!"

"The dogfood? Robin, Honey I don't think…"

"No, Zee, the little gummies in the shape of the Mystery Machine."

"Ohhhhhh. Then yea 500 and the Scooby Snax!"

"Deal. I'll deny that you two are dating until you give me the ok…just uh…keep it down a little please."

Robin and Conner shook hands and parted ways.

"Now then, darling….where were we?"

The Next Day

Conner decided to take a trip to Metropolis. Wearing sunglasses and a leather jacket, he settled into the barstool at Bibbo's Diner. Moments later, a mysterious figure in jeans with a grey hoodie and the hood up sat down next to him.

"Well?" the figure asked.

"The negotiations were short….but 500 dollars and a month's worth of Scooby Snax."

"Excellent work my friend! As agreed upon, we shall divide our bounty 60% to 40% with you taking the majority share."

"No its ok, we can split evenly 50-50. But I get the Scooby Snax."

"Deal. It is a pleasure doing business with you, my friend."

"You as well…..Kaldur."