Chapter 8- A Simple Moment


Unaware to most of the team, Dick and Kori's relationship had come to a halt. Rather, a complete stop. Which was not at all unexpected. It had been clear in the previous weeks before Zatanna's arrival that their differences were starting show. Mainly based on the fact they were from different worlds, and well, feelings were changing.

Zatanna made her way into the living room, where Jaime, Raven, Damian and Terra were sitting down around the living room, eating breakfast. Zatanna smiled sweetly at them, before taking a seat beside Terra on the couch. Terra almost acted like nothing had occurred that night, as she barley gave Zatanna smile. Barley. There was still a slight little lift in the corner of her lip, which made Zatanna feel like she had accomplished something, even if it was minor.

Zatanna sighed, pulling her knees up into her chest as she looked up at the TV screen that played the mornings news. Nothing interesting, but it gave her something to do.

Not long after, Dick and Garfield appeared through the sliding doors. Zatanna turned her head, smiling softly, before returning her attention back to the TV screen after the boys returned the smile with a nod.

The morning ran smoothly before Kori walked in. Everyone had been sitting around the living room eating and chatting away, until she stepped inside.

Zatanna could see the tension, as if it were a person. Something had clearly occurred between the two 'lovers'. And she could tell she wasn't the only one who could feel it.

Kori perked herself up however, saying hello to the team, before going to make herself her own breakfast.

That's when Zatanna saw Dick stand up from the couch. "We start training at ten. Meet you all in the training room." Dick said to everyone before walking off.

Zatanna looked over at him worriedly. Something was up. Even a blind man could tell. She sat still for a moment, before deciding to get up and follow him to the door. She had to pick up her pace to catch up with him, but ended up resorting to her voice. "Dick!" she yelled out, as she was half way down the hall.

Dick's defined and tall body turned to face her, eyes slightly widened in surprise. "Hey Zee." He said giving off an awkward smile as he watched the small and cute figure of the young woman make her way over to him. "What's up?" he asked softly as he looked down at her.

Zatanna looked up at him, sighing softly. "I should be asking you that question Dick. Are you alright?" she asked, unable to hide the concern in her tone.

Dick forced a smile as he looked down at her. "Yeah Zee, I'm fine." He said before turning to walk away again. However he felt a small and gentle hand rest against his shoulder, causing him to turn around.

Zatanna had a look of worry and concern in her eyes. "I saw you and Kori in there..." she began, but realized she was probably coming of nosey and perhaps jealous. Which no doubt, she was.

Dick half smirked, though it wasn't his usual lively one. "Yeah, well, things ended last night." He said as he ran his fingers through his hair, getting straight to the point. He felt a slight sense of relief being able to tell someone who wouldn't make fun of him.

Zatanna sighed softly, her hand still on his shoulder. Her face showed sadness, though in reality, her heart might have been jumping for joy...as horrible as it seemed. "Oh, I'm so sorry Dick." She said as she gently squeezed his shoulder. "I'm here if you need." She said.

"Yeah, ya hear that Grayson? She's there if you need." Garfield said as he walked past, causing the two older leaders to blush brightly, and Zatanna to remove her hand from Dick shoulder. "I should get ready...for training." Zatanna said awkwardly as she quickly turned and walked off. Dick narrowed his eyes at Garfield, for ruining his 'moment' with Zatanna.

Garfield ignored his glare as something far more important caught his eye. Garfield grinned, as he saw Terra walk past, making his green cheeks pink. "Hey Terra." He said in a squeaky voice. Terra simply stared at him, before turning her head and continuing to walk.

Dick glared down at Garfield, before a smirk formed on his lips. "Your dead meat kid." He said before walking away. That left Garfield standing there awkwardly, gulping at Dick's words.


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