Just One Kiss
I wanted to write something Christmassy . I wanted to write another Young Justice fic.
Re-done in prep for the next chapter.
Enjoy.
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Artemis POV
He had just invited me over. It was just a Christmas get-together. It was nothing more, nothing less. My mum was just out with friends, and he had just one spare seat in the car, just one spare seat at the table. I had just wanted a normal Christmas...and for a few hours, that's justwhat I got.
His father's blue Honda Jazz rode into his white picket-fence driveway. A warm inviting home happened to be where he lived. It was actually a little stereotypical; how absolutely perfect everything was. Christmas decorations brightly lit up the outside of his detached two-storey, snow adorned the scene. The windows were slightly glazed over, and in one of the rooms a fire-place was emitting a predominant glow. I...We were still dressed in our 'work' clothes, me in green and him in yellow. I helped myself out of the car, and marvelled at the fairy-lights twinkling all over the house.
As soon as I strode through the blue front door, welcoming smiles met my shy one. He looked at me, lifted an eyebrow or two and then smiled also. He introduced his family with pride, his mother and father by Mary and Rudolph, his Aunt by Iris. He introduced me to 'Uncle Barry'- The Flash, and then in turn Jay- the Former Flash and Joan Garrick. I smiled pleasantly at each of them, they just happened to smile back.
Before long we were talking...they were talking, I was just exchanging small talk. I tried to keep details to a minimum, and instead, commented on the delicacies on the table. Turkey, potatoes, roast vegetables, salads, pies, a plump stuffed chicken and several other food items sat in pre-though-out places. Everyone, including myself, just happened to be ravenous.
After the feast was over, family conversations made me a little bit uncomfortable. I happened to overhear my name a few times, though I wasn't paying attention for the most part. Wally hadn't looked at me once; I was beginning to feel my invitation was starting to bring him regret. I stood up, smiled timidly once more, and stated, almost quivering, "I think I better get going." I WAS surprised when Wally just smiled at me, with a glimmer in his eyes, and replied, "No. It's time to open presents." But in truth, I really didn't want to intrude; I would just embarrass myself, or feel out of place in the tight-knit family.
After a few minutes, it came about that I was sat by the Christmas tree. Listening to the family sing, exchange Christmas gifts and embraces, I felt a bit jealous. I wondered what Wally had said, when he was mumbling to himself. He looked my way, turned cherry red, and went back to giving gifts. He threw numerous presents at everyone, and then he looked my way. With a bright gleaming smile plastered on his face, he cocked his head, "Catch" he stated simply.
Then he threw me a present.
I hid my excitement, and closed my eyes, thanking whoever arranged this night. I carefully slipped my fingers under the neat red and gold paper. I just so happened to smile as bright as the star on the West/Allen Christmas tree when I saw the gift from my team-mate.
He just stated it was quickly thrown together, but I knew it was just a little more than that. My mouth ached as I smiled once more, embracing him in a tight squeeze, he didn't fight, just took it as it came- I decided it came down to the fact that it was Christmas, and he didn't want to be a Grinch. Photographs; full of times with the team filled the just-too delicate pages of the hand-made book. A small locket, with an arrow, an intricate bird, a lightning bolt, a rain drop, and two planets hanging down from the silver fell out of the gift. I smiled; I decided my present to him was going to be just as good.
He loved it. He hugged me abruptly, quickly retracting before anyone had noticed. I didn't want to be a Grinch either, and accepted the action without argument. He smiled, and nervously turned to his family, who were watching with glee. Soon after, he left his giant gummy-bear gift with the family, and followed his Uncles next orders, "You two kids, maybe you should do the dishes?" I watched as Wally frowned, but I obliged.
As we walked through a different entrance into the large room, we heard what may have just been a creepier laugh than that of the Jokers. I looked up, Wally looked up. "Crap." We stated at the same time. It wasn't just any holiday decoration swinging above our heads, it was mistletoe. The Flash laughed, and gestured for us to...um...kiss. I bit my lip, and looked up at Wally, who suddenly blushed and looked away. I mentored myself- It was just one kiss.
We looked at each other, his twinkling green eyes were riddled with fear, I lifted my chin, and he placed his hands around me. We shut our eyes, our lips met. It was over before it had started; a little holiday fun. We parted with haste, and looked at the camera in Barry's hands. Then I realised what had just happened. Me and Wally. Artemis and Kid Flash, had just been caught kissing on photo-film. It seemed the nightmares had finally begun.
How was it?
They'll be more coming up. Light what happens when the...oh! Not gonna tell yah! You're gonna have to read on to find out.
It was short but it'll get longer.
Speak soon
Happy Holidays
Soph