Chalant Kisses

Hug and Kiss

"I need one of those long hugs where you kinda forget whatever else is happening around you for a minute."

~Unknown

Someone from school invited Zatanna out to Bibbo's Diner. He seemed sweet and he was so shy during his proposal. The boy was a complete ass.

He was late and left her standing outside the diner for half an hour before he finally showed up. When they sat down he talked for hours without letting her get in a word edgewise. He took forever to order something from the menu before deciding on a simple hamburger and an apple pie. And the worst of it, he asked her to pay for the entire meal, saying he left his wallet at home. She had to get out of there. She asked Bibbo to cover her and used the old bathroom trick to sneak out the back door. She walked down to the corner away from the diner and made a phone call.

"Hey. I thought you were on a date."

"I was. Can you pick me up?"

"Did something go wrong?"

"I'm on my way."

Ten minutes later a red motorcycle pulled up in front of her. The driver took off his helmet. Robin's eyes were hidden behind his shades but she could still see the concern. "Are you ok?"

"I'm fine. I just needed a ride back to the Cave." She felt too irritated and annoyed to walk back to the Cave. Robin climbed off of the bike and propped the kickstand up. He sat his helmet on the leather seat.

"Is he still in there?"

"Bibbo's probably making him wash the dishes to pay for dinner."

"Huh?"

"He couldn't pay for dinner."

"Did he ask you to pay?"

"Yes, complete asshole the whole date really."

"Do you need a hug?"

"Very much."

He leaned off the bike and enveloped her in his arms. He wrapped his arms around her waist and she wrapped hers around his torso and moved her other hand upwards to clutch his shirt collar."

"I'm sure you'll find the right guy some day." He rubbed small circles on her back.

"Thanks Robin, for always being here when I need you." She bent down and kissed him on the corner of his mouth. He was shell shocked for a moment before a goofy grin lit up his face. "Wow. Hugged and kissed by a magical girl on the same day."

"Shut up," she playfully hissed and hit his shoulder. She looked over his shoulder at his motorcycle. "I hope you brought another helmet."

He smiled and with a small press of a button on the side of the motorcycle a compartment opened up and inside was a black helmet. He tossed it to her.

She caught it and pulled it over her head. "I half expected for the helmet to be pink."

"I wouldn't do that to you," he laughed and climbed back on the bike. He patted the back of the leather seat. "Hop on."

With a hand up she hopped on the bike and they sped off. They didn't go straight to the Cave, the night air and pretty lights were too perfect to waste.