This is What Forever Feels Like
*CHIRP CHRIP CHRIP*
*FLITTER FLITTER FLITTER*
"Hnnn…."
Zatanna groaned and scrunched her nose at the ambient white noise trying to wake her. Although the birds outside were peaceful, she could do without the sound of wings rapidly fluttering. Annoyed and wanting to simply hide, she rolled over and pressed her face into something warm, soft, yet firm. She grabbed his arm and wrapped it around her. He stirred, obliging her silent request. He hugged her tightly, pressing her flush to his chest. She in turn wrapped her own arms around his torso, reveling in the feeling of him sniffing her hair. Unfortunately, the sound of wings flittering grew louder almost as if it was trying to wake the couple in bed. Grunting, he tried to swat the flying object but missed completely.
"We should probably get up," Dick whispered into Zatanna's hair.
"Hrrr five more minutes…" she grumbled into his chest.
"Heh if Goldy is trying to get us up, that means we've slept in plenty already."
"But you're so warm. And you smell like cinnamon. I love your new body wash."
"I mean, you bought it for me after all."
"Because without me, you'd still be bathing in Axe or some shit."
"Hey! That's what I used in high school."
"Exactly! High school. You're a grown man! Now stop talking so we can cuddle more."
"Alright alright."
"If you behave…we can do more than cuddling," she mischievously kissed his pectoral.
"Anything for you, Zee."
After confronting Fate and breaking Zatanna's curse, Dick and Zee resumed their relationship and were practically inseparable. Dick had asked for some leave time from Gotham PD so he could help Zatanna as she finished out the tour with Haly's Circus. Once they returned home, Zatanna immediately signed an exclusive deal with Bruce Wayne to perform at Gotham Theater for the foreseeable future. Initially, she was supposed to stay at Dick's apartment until she could find a new place for herself. But, living together became so natural and so lovely that they ended up buying a house in the suburbs together. It wasn't as grand as Wayne Manor, but it was cozy and comfortable for the two of them.
"Ok, Babe," Dick kissed the top of her head, "Goldy's getting antsy. Which means we're really behind schedule."
"Sigh what would we do without him," she chuckled looking at the little golden ball flying above them.
"Based on what you told me, without him, we'd never be together," he smiled kissing her cheek.
"Hehe true. I never would have found the Tower without him."
Satisfied with his task, Goldy flitted around before leaving the bedroom. Finally, Dick sat up to look at the clock on the end table.
"Huh? He was being generous today. It's ten past seven," he scratched his head.
"Oh? Well then, I guess we better get a move on."
Finally, Zatanna jumped out of bed and stretched. Dick propped himself up on his elbow to marvel at the beauty that was Zatanna Zatara. The sunlight peeking in through the window seemed to make her glow like a goddess. Her bare skin and accentuated curves practically painted a goofy grin on Dick's face. It didn't help that Zatanna knew exactly the effect she had on Dick, so she walked a few steps while swaying her hips. With a cheeky smirk, she looked back at him and winked.
"Dick, we seem to be in a predicament."
"Hmm?"
"I need to shower. You need to shower. But we're running out of time."
"Ahh. You're right, we are in a pickle."
"I propose," she bite her lips with a mischievous glint in her eyes, "we shower together. To save time, of course."
"I concur."
Without any warning, Dick leapt out of bed and picked Zatanna up into his arms. Laughing all the way, he carried her with ease into the shower booth. Helping him out, Zatanna turned on the water. They both shivered at first as the cold droplets pelted their skins, but soon the water warmed up to a comfortable temperature. Still in Dick's arms, she pulled him close for a kiss under the "rain". He happily obliged, savoring her lips for a bit before putting her down. Maintaining eye contact, they scratched and ran their hands through each other's hair letting the water cascade around them. He then gently pushed her against the wall kissing her deeply again. Feeling flush against his chest again, Zatanna shivered at the electricity coursing through her veins. Soon, he left her lips bruised and puffy before moving down her neck and then taking a nipple into his mouth.
"Ahhh," she moaned as he lightly nibbled.
Wanting to touch her all over, Dick lifted her left leg and wrapped it around his waist. She pressed his head deeper into his chest wanting him to be as close as possible. His throbbing tip poked at her thigh causing more shivers to course through her body.
"I-I thought w-we were supposed to shower q-quickly, Grayson," she barely croaked out.
"We are. But I promised to worship you like the Goddess you are first."
"Hahahaha you're so corny," she giggled.
"It's because I love you so much."
"Then show me."
Now given the greenlight, Dick picked her up by her bottom causing Zee to now wrap both legs around his waist. Her arms hugged his neck as their foreheads now touched together. Their blue eyes maintained tense contact, both egging the other on to make the first move.
"Well?" she bit her lip, "What are you waiting for?"
"What's the magic word?"
"….Oh you gotta be kidding me."
"C'mon, Zee," he grinned, "We can't stand here forever."
"Sigh. Kcuf em Kcid Nosyarg. Kcuf em drah." (AN: I'm not translating that. Be happy I'm writing smut in a rated T fic :p)
"As you wish."
In one stroke, Dick thrusted inside her all the way up to the hilt. The sudden action caused her to scream wildly. She bit her lip trying to stifle any more sounds, but he just kept kissing her and whispering sweet nothings into her ears.
"God you feel so good, Zee."
"Ahh ahhh ahhh."
"That's it, Baby. Moan for me. Tell me how you feel."
"O-oh my G-God D-Dick. You feel…..you feel so p-perfect. K-keeping going. Don't stop. DON'T STOOOOOP."
He kept thrusting and pinning her against the wall as the water continued pouring down on them. Zatanna held a vice grip around him with both her arms and legs never wanting to let go. The angle Dick was using had him positioned perfectly as his tip continuously pounded at her spot like a piston. Soon, all coherent thought left her mind. Everything was just replaced with pleasure. Unable to take it anymore, she bit down hard on Dick's shoulder as she came.
"Ahhh," he grunted in pain.
"S-sorry," she panted, licking the wound as well.
"It's ok. I'm close too."
A few more pumps later, Dick exploded inside her eliciting yet another orgasm from her. Too tired, Dick pressed Zee's back against the wall as they both slid down to the floor. Giggling, she kissed his ear.
"I was mistaken. Showering together is definitely NOT going to save us time."
*APPLAUSE APPLAUSE APPLAUSE*
"Thank you! Thank you so much for coming out tonight everyone!" Zatanna smiled at her adoring audience, "Now lately I've been trying to spice things up and perform different tricks at each show. Tonight, we're going to stick with a classic. Pulling a rabbit out of a hat."
*WOOOOO*
*YASSSSS*
*BOOOO CLICHÉ*
"Now I know what you're thinking. Blah blah anyone call pull a rabbit out of a hat. But the way I see it, a true magician can take a basic skill and make it stand out! So, here we go!"
Taking off her top hat, Zatanna reached inside. Folks were already amazed that she went as deep as her shoulder in a supposedly shallow hat.
"Hmm," she fidgeted as she yanked out a fish plushie, "Huh? That's not it."
Tossing the plushie to a kid in the front row, Zatanna reached in again. This time, she pulled out a bowling ball.
"Oh come on!" she grumbled dropping the ball onto the stage.
Folks were shocked as the ball simply bounced away like a basketball. Reaching in again, Zatanna pulled out a bouquet of flowers. Smiling, she took a sniff before tossing it over her shoulder.
"Hang on folks. We have some minor technical difficulties. Gimme a sec."
She set the hat down and to the surprise of everyone, she stepped one foot in, then the other. Soon she practically dove straight into what looked like a regular top hat and disappeared in front of everyone.
"Now where is my bunny," she exclaimed into the mic so everyone could hear, "I know you're in here somewhere. Aha! There you are!"
*CRASH*
*SKIRT*
*CLATTER*
The audience watched in complete confusion as the hat jumped, shook, and flipped on stage. They could clearly hear some kind of commotion going on as Zatanna continued speaking into the mic.
"Get back here you rascal! We rehearsed this! Come on! We can't disappoint the people out there!"
*CRASH*
"Ugh! Stop running away! They're nice people! Be a good little bunny would you!"
*SKIRRRRT*
"Fine! Would you do it for a carrot?"
"…."
"Two carrots?"
"….."
"Sigh. Ok. Final offer. Two carrots and an apple."
"(^_^)"
"Perfect!"
Shocking everyone, Zatanna's gloved hand emerged from the hat. Using any leverage she could get, Zatanna pulled herself out of the tiny hat with a little white bunny in tow. The audience was so stunned not a single person made a sound. A pin dropping could be heard as Zatanna dusted herself off while still holding the bunny.
"Ladies and gentlemen, may I present this stubborn piece of work, Pocus!" she smiled holding Pocus up in the air.
"…."
*WOOOOOHOOOOOO*
*RAHH RAHHHH RAHHH*
*APPLAUSE APPLAUSE APPLAUSE*
With the finale a smashing hit, everyone stood up and overwhelmed Zatanna with thunderous applause. Even though hundreds of people were clapping their hands and whistling and cheering, her eyes locked onto one particular person in the front row. Despite a sold-out crowd, Zatanna could only see and hear one Dick Grayson right in front of her.
After the show and the near two-hour meet-and-greet, Dick and Zee walked arm-in-arm down the moonlit street of Gotham City. They made their way to the nearby diner, their diner. The waitress smiled as they walked in, quickly clearing their usual booth. It had become routine for Dick and Zee these past few months. After a long busy day and a fantastic show, they'd visit their favorite diner and grabbed some hot cocoa. It reminded them of essentially their first date when they just talked all night long. Zee could never forget how sincere Dick was when he asked to see her again. The memory warmed her up just as much as the cocoa.
"How long did that trick take you to master," he asked.
"Ugh honestly, too long. I wasn't kidding when I said Pocus was a stubborn piece of work."
"Hehe. Well, I'm glad all that hard work paid off. You were stunning, Zee."
"Thank you, Baby. But you say that about all my shows."
"Hey! I'm a regular. If anything, I have the most authority on whether your shows are good or not!"
"Yea, but you're also biased because you're sleeping with the star of the show."
"Please, I'd never let a conflict of interest affect my reviews like that" he playfully shrugged.
"Haha you dork."
As their drinks arrived, they held hands and simply sat in comfortable silence. The sounds of late-night Gotham served as ambient noise while Dick and Zee couldn't help but stare into each other's eyes. Cars drove by. Pedestrians walked back and forth across the window. The coffee pot beeping. The sound of burgers sizzling on the grill.
"Do you have any…nighttime work?" she asked.
"Nah. Not tonight."
"Ok. Then I have you all to myself?"
"You always have all of me to yourself."
Of course, after everything that had happened, Dick came clean to Zee about being both a police detective and a vigilante. Honestly, Zee was just surprised he was able to maintain the secret since they spent so much time together at night when they were dating. In fact, the bigger surprise was that his whole friend group were superheroes as well. Dick mentioned that Wally had superspeed, Artemis was a skilled archer, Megan was a Martian, Conner was sorta kinda a Kryptonian, and Barb was an elite hacker. She started questioning her own observational skills for a while as there weren't any signs at all during Wally and Artemis's wedding. To which he'd always reply, "That's the idea."
"Y'know," he began while sipping his cocoa, "The offer still stands. We'd love to have you."
"Hehe. I see."
"Wally still doesn't believe in magic."
"Gasp! The nerve!"
"He's weird. But Artemis keeps texting me asking when you'll join."
"I don't know, Dick. I think it'd be a fun adventure. But I kinda wanna live in this moment. With you. I spent decades not giving myself a chance to enjoy myself. I guess I just want to be selfish a little longer."
"I understand. Whatever makes you happy," he reached out to touch her hand.
A few weeks later, Zatanna laid curled up in bed. The comforter was warm and cozy, but no arms were wrapped around her. Old Zatanna would freak out and probably worry where her boyfriend was. But with trust as strong as iron (and the wafting smell of pancakes) she could relax knowing Dick simply woke up early and started making breakfast. Evidently, he told Goldy to chill out and let her sleep in, one of the many reasons she adored her boyfriend. Getting up, she grabbed one of his T-shirts and draped it on her like a dress. She sauntered out into the kitchen and spotted Dick quickly closing the upper cabinet. He turned around immediately trying to play it off.
"Morning, Zee!"
The sight before her was rather mundane really. Something she had seen countless times since she moved in with Dick. He was at the stove in nothing but his boxers. The tea kettle was steaming with a purple mug sitting right next to it. No doubt it had a pair of green tea bags already in it. The stove was on with a sizzling pan. Two placemats were already set up on the breakfast nook. And her perfect boyfriend smiling back at her with a dazzling smile and messy bedhead. It was not a new sight. But it was a sight she'd happily see again and again.
"You're just in time! Your stacks of blueberry pancakes are just about ready."
"…."
"Alfred's recipe. I know mine would never measure up to his, but hopefully they came out ok."
"…."
"So those are the last of the green tea bags you like. I'll pick up some more later today after my shift."
"…."
"Ooo and I think the market is having a sale on a kale and cranberry salad. Would you be interested?"
"…."
"Zee?"
Not saying a word, she sauntered over to him, adding extra sway in her hips. Confused, he turned off the stove not wanting the smell of butter to coat her hair. Still just smiling, she wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled him into a kiss. Setting the spatula down, he wrapped his arms around her waist and deepened the kiss, letting their tongues dance around each other. To his surprise, Zatanna really went to town on this kiss, even biting his lower lip. After a few minutes, she released him with a smack. He was dazed and could only goofily grin. That was when she made her next move. Slowly and sensually, Zatanna got down on her knees making sure to kiss as much of his chest as she could on the way down. In one swoop, her hands pulled his boxers down revealing her object of desire.
"Zee?"
Wasting no time, Zatanna put his tip in her mouth and started to suck him off.
"W-whoa!" he gasped.
She was slow, methodical, and agonizingly coordinated. Dick would always without fail tease her to death when he went down on her. This was her revenge. Her right hand cupped his balls and messaged them between her fingers. Her left hand stroked his long shaft up and down with a near vice grip. Her lips focused on his tip, sucking continuously with no mercy.
"O-Oh my God. Zee. Zee!"
Giving into the pleasure, Dick pulled her hair out of the way and gently thrusted into her mouth. They worked in unison as she bobbed her head back and forth to the rhythm of his hips. Wanting to push him to his limits, Zatanna opened her mouth wide and went all the way to the base of his member. His tip just at the edge of her throat.
"Ohhhh FUCKK."
With her big doe eyes keeping contact with his the whole time, Zatanna pulled back licking the entire length on the way out. As "innocently" as she could, she kissed his tip before leaving feather kissing down his length. Unable to take it anymore, Dick placed his hands under her arms and lifted her up.
"Hahahah! Dick!"
Working on just carnal instinct, Dick cleared the breakfast nook swatting all the placemats onto the floor. He placed her right on the table and hovered over her like an animal ready to pounce.
"You little minx," he whispered.
"I aim to please," she smirked back.
"I really really love you, y'know."
"Then show me. Ravage me."
Nodding, he thrusted right into her awaiting entrance. Moist and slick, he entered her with ease. Completely worked up thanks to one naughty magician, Dick did away with the slow build up and immediately pounded her fast and hard. Smiling and deep in ecstasy, Zatanna latched onto him with her arms and legs pushing him deeper inside her. The table thumped and wiggled as he continued thrusting deeper and deeper into her. Zatanna never knew how, but Dick always seemed to be able to hit her spot just right. In the midst of all this, Dick planted a big sloppy kiss on Zatanna which she gladly reciprocated. Moments later, she started to tremble as her walls clamped down onto him. Wanting to get his revenge, Dick craned his head to bite her neck as they both came at the same time.
"Oh fuck. Fuck fuck FUCCKKK," she screamed as Dick worked on his hickey.
Eventually, his movements slowed, and his muscles relaxed. His arms wavered a bit, but Dick did his best not to collapse onto Zee or put too much weight on her. Basking in the afterglow, Zatanna kept her legs tight around Dick's waist, ensuring he wasn't going anywhere. Despite coming deep inside her, she could still feel his length hard and throbbing.
"You asshole," she panted, "Did you just leave a hickey on my neck?"
"Maaayybe," he teased.
"How am I supposed to go out in public now?!"
"Hehehe. Call it revenge after you left your own bite mark on my shoulder a while back."
"Hahah jerk!"
"Hey! At least you can use magic to hide your marks!"
After cleaning up the breakfast nook and having a proper breakfast, Zatanna stood by the front door ready to send Dick out for the day.
"Zee have you seen my-"
"Wallet? Over here, Baby."
Emerging from the bedroom, Dick walked over while putting on his jacket. Zatanna held up his wallet which he eagerly took and put in his back pocket.
"Thanks!"
"Any time."
"Uhhh what about my-"
"Badge?" she smiled holding up the chain.
"Right. Of course. What would I do without you."
"I have a feeling neither of us want to find out."
"Haha probably. How do I look?"
He stepped back so she could examine the full view of his attire. It was simple really. Leather jacket, dark blue dress shirt, matching blue tie, and a pair of jeans. Wanting to add the finishing touches, Zatanna straightened out his hair and tightened his tie. After smoothing out his shoulders, she cupped his face and looked deeply into his eyes.
"You look perfect. Handsome. And daring. No woman on the planet would be able to keep her hands off you," she pecked him on the lips.
"I hope that isn't the case. I don't want to fight off hordes of women."
"Oh? Do you normally have hordes of women chasing you, Richard Grayson?"
"Uhhh no ma'am! But, even if I did, I'd only have eyes for you."
"Heh. Nice save."
"I love you."
"I love you, too, Baby."
A quick kiss later, Dick was out the door ready to start the day. Zatanna stretched a bit still feeling sore from their earlier activities. She still needed to get ready for rehearsal, but curiosity was starting to get the better of her. Dick thought he was slick, but his detective skills had rubbed off on her. Scurrying back towards the kitchen, she opened the cabinet Dick tried to keep her away from. Moving some plates and mugs aside, she at first found nothing. However, there was a little square that didn't match up with the others. Her fingers pressed the little panel which flipped out revealing a small velvet box. She pulled it out of the cabinet and simply held it in her hands. Zatanna couldn't believe it. Tears started welling up inside her. The velvet felt so soft and honestly rather expensive. Her mind raced a million miles with so many questions like when did he buy this or when was he planning to ask or how much could this have cost him. She knew Dick was very proud and more often than not refused hand outs from Bruce. But the box was clearly from the top jeweler in Gotham. Closing her eyes, Zatanna shook her head and wiped the tears from her face. She composed herself a bit before returning the box and all the plates and whatnot back into the cabinet. She dared not open the little gift to reveal its content. Obviously, Dick had a grand plan, and she wanted him to have his moment. Besides, Zatanna also wanted to have her moment when she presented him with her gift.
Smiling, she looked down and gently rubbed her tummy.
"This is what forever feels like…"
AN: Lolol ok we went 2 chapters without some semblance of a Jonas related song. I met my quota! Hahahaha
Anyway, I decided to add a little epilogue to the previous saga, but because honestly this song is so perfect for the theme of immortality and just being with someone forever. I apologize for the smut if that's not your thing. I'll try to avoid those kinds of things in future chapters of this fic. But for the most part, I hope I was able to convey the idea that Dick and Zee at this point are in a comfortable position where even though everything feels like a normal day, it's a life they want to live together till the end.
So yea! Hope you enjoyed the read! I'm probably gonna take a break from fic writing. Schoolwork is piling up and I really really want to get back into HTBC. Happy Halloween folks!