Artemis is used to not wearing clothes around the house. It was her and Wally's house, there was no point in putting any effort into getting dressed.
As Artemis pads down the hall towards the kitchen, she's completely lost in thought about her classes for the day. Right now she was supposed to be studying, but she'd slept in and her stomach was protesting from the lack of food. She felt like she was turning into Wally, and the thought made her smile. That would be a disaster.
She entered the kitchen and went over to the fridge, opening the door and leaning down to study the contents. It was almost empty. Wally had had his fill before he left, obviously. She rummaged through some half empty packages, barely registering the click of the door behind her as it opens.
"Hey, babe." She says. "You didn't leave anything for me, did you?"
There's silence, and Artemis straightens and looks over her shoulder.
She goes completely rigid with surprise. "Dick."
His mouth opens and closes as he takes her in, and then it finally occurs to her that she's in her underwear.
"Oh god." Her arms cross lamely over her chest, and she looks around for something to conceal herself with. "Don't you ever knock?"
"Sorry." He finally manages, and his eyes are wide and hey, my eyes are up here! "I just came to see if Wally—"
"Well he's not here." Artemis snaps. "Now, if you don't mind, I'm going to put something on." Artemis storms past Dick, but his hand grabs her arm and she spins on him, surprised. "What are you—"
And then his lips meet hers.
Her shock is so complete that she can't move a muscle as his lips move on hers, so soft and warm and inviting, and she feels a shiver of pleasure go up her spine as her body slowly begins to respond. It was like instinct. Her eyes slowly close, and her arms are winding around his neck, her body pressing into his.
She doesn't know how long it lasts, but finally he's pulling away, and the guilt comes flooding into her mind. Oh god, Dick.
He's smiling at her. "I think I should go."
"Yeah. I think you should."
He doesn't move, and Artemis doesn't want him to leave, but she feels completely and utterly guilty. She just kissed Dick Grayson. Her boyfriend's best friend, her best friend.
And she liked it.
Dick purses his lips, and no, she does not want to kiss him again, not at all.
"Purple looks good on you." He finally says, before turning and moving towards the door.
Artemis feels of cheeks redden slightly. Of course she had to be wearing her purple underwear today. Of all the times…
"See you later." Dick closes the door behind him with a soft click, and Artemis stares at the closed door, thoughts and feelings in a complete and utter mess.
Oh god, Dick.