What Is Love?
A/N: I also posted this and an Artemis Fowl forum….
Disclaimer: I do NOT own Artemis Fowl… I wish…
(All P.O.V.)
Holly Short was on her way over to the Fowl Manor. In the last few years, she has been dropping by (literally) to pay her dear old friends a visit. Over the years, Artemis has become great friends with the caramel-skinned cutie. He has even wished to be more than friends on various occasions. He has never let anyone know of his crush. He thought it was simply that: a crush. His teenage hormones ruling over his better judgment. Then, Artemis turned 21 years of age. He finally knew it wasn't his hormones that attracted him to Short (although hormones had something to do with it). When Holly visits, Artemis will test how much he likes her. And he will see if the feeling is mutual. But, he had to do something first.
There was an awkward silence in the air between Butler and Artemis, the only two in the house. Juliet was off at a wrestling game and his parents and brothers were at a resort in Guam.
"What time should Holly get here?" Butler asked. He wasn't concerned with the time but with Master Artemis' silence.
"Oh, two hours i would wager. She was finishing up a patrol." Butler nodded.
"Butler, may I ask you a question?" Artemis asked uncomfortably.
"What is it?"
"How do you know if… No, how should I phrase this? Well, I suppose I will put this rather blatantly. What is love?" Artemis finally choked out.
Butler held back a laugh. "Holly?"
Artemis blushed and his pale face turned into a crimson painting.
"How do you know if you love someone?"
"Well, Arty, you know you're in love when you're heart races when she is coming. When you you feel uncharacteristically happy or for you, uncharacteristically anything. When you go to bed, if she the last thought you have? When you wake up. is she the first? Do you wonder throughout the day if she is thinking about you? Do you then start thinking that the previous thought was 'illogical because she is too busy with work and whatnot to think of me'? Does that thought depress you? That's how you will know you are in love. You are in love when there are just some feelings you have about her that cannot be justified."
"Old friend, I thought I will always be able to justify any problem i come across. The only justification is that what I am thinking is not normal."
"It may not be normal for you, but love is a perfectly normal thing for young adults. Even for the smartest people in the world. This is normal. Just learn to accept it. Maybe she feels the same." Butler gave him a wink.
Artemis then composed himself. "Very well. Perhaps I just have to learn to get used to this. This is just another problem I can solve! There is always an answer! Thank you."
"Would you like a light snack before she arrives?"
"No thank you. I think I am going to retire to my room for the following hours to make a plan." Artemis said clearly.
"You do not need a plan to win Holly's heart. Not a plan, but perhaps a rose?" Butler suggested.
"Yes, the rose. A symbol of love. Very ingenious, if not original."
Artemis walked off to his room. Butler let out a loud sigh.