Bruce had called her a week ago about what happened with Dick. For some reason she felt compelled to see him. Like it was her duty to make him feel better. That's how she ended up at the place speaking with the Nurse. "Did you tell him who its was?" She asked fiddling with the handle of the small bag. The Nurse sighed and rubbed her temples. "Okay come with me" she said guiding the girl down a hallway. The door opened to the room as she walked in. It was dark with the exception of the sun setting from the window.

     The Nurse gave her the okay as she walked further. Heels clicking against the ground she looked around. He sat on the window ledge staring out at the cold sky. "Hey" she said in a soft voice as he looked over at her for a moment. It took a second before his eyes went wide and he looked down ashamed. Taking a seat on the ledge across from him she sighed. "Dick what happened? Bruce called me and I came right away" she said as he continued to stare at his arms.

     Knees pulled to his chest as he rested his chin on his arms he stared out the window. "My life is shit" he finally said as she frowned. He never went into to detail about how he felt when she was around him. "I got you something" she said opening the small bag she brought with her. His eyes glanced over her seeing that she still had that ring on. The one he gave her as a gift, god that felt like forever ago. Pulling out a small elephant plushy she held it out to him. "I actually went to the Manor before coming here. Bruce told me a lot and that you liked elephants" she said as he unfolded his arms.

     Reaching out he carefully took it and hugged it to his chest. Elephants reminded him of Zitka from his time in the circus. "Thanks Zee" he said in a tone that was barely above a whisper. Nodding she turned her head and stared out at the setting sun. Her breath fogged up the window slightly as she traced a heart with her finger. "You see the funny thing is-the funny thing is that after what you did I still-I still love you" she said as her voice faltered a couple times. It was weird seeing him so vulnerable and broken. He always acted so brave and unbreakable.

     Reaching out she took his hand in hers and squeezed it for comfort. "It will be okay" she said as he sighed and gave her a small smile.

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     It was almost dark out as she paced around her shared bedroom. Garfield was supposed to pick her up at six and it was now six-thirty. Did he stand her up? Just then the doorbell rang as she ran down the stairs. Before opening the door she checked herself over. "Its just Gar" she reminded herself before opening the door. "Your late Garfield" she said walking out the door and closing it behind her. He let out a nervous chuckle and handed her a red rose. "Yeah sorry about that Rae. I was just running to get you a flower and then I realized the time and ran here as fast as I could" he said with a nervous smile as she took the delicate flower.

     There were no thorns on it and it smelt amazing. Flowers always were her favourite, especially red roses. "So I thought we could start by going to dinner at a café" he said as she raised an eyebrow. They were walking down the sidewalk as she glanced over him. He cleaned up good if she had to admit it. "Oh and I like your outfit and hair and makeup! I forgot to compliment you when you came out of the house" he quickly stumbled out his words as she stifled a laugh.

     She could just see how nervous he actually was. "Ugh just shut up already" she said pulling him towards her and quickly kissing him. Pulling away his cheeks were flushed a bright red as she rolled her eyes. They arrived at the little café and ordered two soups, one herbal tea and a milkshake. Gently she blew on her soup as the steam danced through the air. It was still pretty good outside as she took her jacket off. Glancing up she noticed him staring at her. "Do I have something on me?" She asked as he shook his head.

     A mesmerized smile appeared on his face as he shook his head. "Nah Rae you're just so pretty. Like, like a dark angel" he said as she felt the blood rise to her cheeks. His blonde hair fell in front of his beautiful green eyes as he just smiled. "Thanks Gar" she said taking a sip of her soup. They sat there eating as he told her really corny jokes. He even made her crack a smile once or twice. By the end he was walking her home as snow began falling from the sky. "I don't understand why the kid's at school call you creepy? I mean you're super cool, maybe a little hot headed but I think your amazing" he gushed as she blushed.

     They both sighed when they stood on her front doorstep. "So have I earned the privilege to ask you on a second date?" He asked batting his beautiful green eyes at her. "I'm really sorry Gar I just can't" she said taking a deep breath to calm her emotions. Why did he make her feel so emotional? It wasn't hard to hide them away before but when she's near him she just wants to explode. "I'm moving to Jump City this weekend" she said as his face fell into a frown. "Well then I guess this gives me the chance to ask for your number. That way we can talk and then I can plan our next date for the next time we see each other again" he said with a grin reappearing on his face.

     Sighing a small smile appeared on her lips as she shook her head. "Whatever here" she said opening her purse and taking a pen out. Holding his arm out she wrote her number and then kissed his cheek. "You're a really sweet guy, keep that charm of yours" she said as he smiled cheekily and leaned up stealing a kiss from her. "See you tomorrow!" He yelled quickly running away before she could yell at him for being so brash.

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     It was dark as she cuddled up to the red head under the sheets. "Did I hurt you?" He asked as she groaned out of annoyance. For the past hour he had been asking if he hurt her. "Jesus fucking Christ Wally no you didn't!" She whisper yelled flicking him in the forehead. So maybe she said make it look like she was uncomfortable. But for everyone's first time it is. "I love you" he whispered kissing her forehead as she nodded. "Love you too you big Dork" she whispered stifling a laugh.

     No one in the house knew she was here so they had to stay quiet. "I need some clothes" she said as he held onto her tighter. "But if you put clothes on then I won't be able to look at your beautiful body" he whined as she rolled her eyes standing up. The room was dark as she pulled on some clothes that were discarded to the floor earlier. "Babe these aren't your clothes" he said when she climbed back onto his bed. "Oh I know yours are just comfy" she said as he nodded before standing up himself and throwing on a pair of boxers and track pants.

     When he climbed back onto the bed she crawled over and cuddled into his side. "I would've never guessed that the great Artemis cuddled" he said with a sly smile as she scoffed. "Your room is cold and you're as warm as a damn furnace" she muttered before climbing on top of him and laying on his stomach bear hugging him. "Ugh Arty?" He asked as she placed her finger on his lips and shushed him. Rolling his emerald eyes he pulled the blankets over them and let his eyes fall closed.

     When they opened sunlight was already flooding into the room. His alarm was blaring in his ears as he blinked a couple times. Surprisingly the blonde was still asleep on his stomach bear hugging him. Usually this would be the time he would get up and go for his early morning run. "Screw it" he yawned out as his hand slammed down on the clock to silence the blaring noise. Since there was light now in his room he looked at the goddess before him. Just seeing her in his T-shirt and boxers was totally doing it for him.

     She groaned and moved slightly when he ran his fingers over her olive skin. "So beautiful" he whispered kissing the top of her head. A smirk slowly grew on his face remembering yesterday. Their friends would probably question them as to why they didn't shoe up at the mall. "I'll worry about making up an excuse later" he whispered to himself while running his hand through her golden blonde hair. Why did she have to be so damn beautiful. He could just lie there forever if it meant being with her.

     The time quickly passed as she began to wake up. Just watching her stormy grey eyes slowly flutter open gave him butterflies. She sat up so she was now straddling his waist as she yawned. "Good morning beautiful" he said as she looked down and gave him a dazed smile. Artemis was clearly still half asleep as she looked around with half lidded eyes. Her hands were now on his chest as she looked down and smiled again. "Hey" she said with a yawn before climbing off of him.

     She fell to the bed beside him as he turned his head to look at her. Rolling onto her side she ran a hand through his messy red hair. "You need to get it cut" she said with another yawn before pulling the blankets over her body. "Your cute when you're half awake you know" he said as she nodded with her eyes falling closed once again. "What time is it?" She asked with her eyes still closed. "Six-thirty" he said as she groaned and rubbed her eyes. After a couple minutes he stood up off of the bed and went through his dresser.

     After pulling on a sweatshirt and jeans he turned around seeing her holding her arms out to him. "Babe can you carry me?" She asked as he rolled his eyes and picked her up like a child. Immediately she wrapped her legs around his waist, arms around his neck as she snuggled into him. "Mmm. You smell like me" she mumbled as he blushed. "Okay you need to get dressed Arty" he said as she groaned nuzzling his neck with her face. A couple minutes passed as she finally began to slowly get changed. "I'm keeping your boxers" she grumbled pulling on a pair of his trackpants.

     He could hear all of the questions now from their friends. "Arty you look like your in your pajamas" he said wrapping his arms around her waist and leaving kisses on her neck. "Does it look or sound like I give a shit?" She asked as he rolled his eyes. They grabbed their bags and headed out of the house while nobody was looking. "What about breakfast?" He whined getting in the car. "That's what a McDonald's a drive thru is" she said as he rolled his eyes. "Only you Arty, only you" he said as they drove off.

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