~Hidden Feelings of the Underwater Boy~

I am the leader,

the one that has to have order in place.

Miss Martin is the little sister.

Robin and Kid Flash are the little brothers who tend to get into trouble.

Superboy is the hot tempered one,

but has a good and loyal heart under that rough exterior.

Speedy-or Red Arrow as he goes by now- is the older brother,

who still has a place in the group.

But Artemis…

I love her with everything I have to give and then some.

Most wouldn't think that someone like her was lovable.

She refuses to work with the others and I.

Her past is covered with shadows.

She difficult to understand,

a puzzle that not even Robin or Batman can figure out.

She doesn't want to let people in,

afraid of getting hurt perhaps?

Most wouldn't even let the idea of loving her come into their minds,

but I have.

And I love it.

I love how she isn't transparent,

so easy to understand and get into the mind of.

I love how her long, blonde hair flows around her,

even in a high ponytail.

I love how her blue eyes shine with mischievous

or become cloudy with hidden anger.

I love how she knows her arrows will hit the target,

no matter what is in the way.

I love how she keeps her body in shape,

with toned abs and strong legs and arms.

I love how she comfort me when Tula revealed that she was with Garth,

though a nagging feeling in the back of my heart always told me that they were together.

I love how she kept my breakdown a secret between us.

But I know I can't reveal my feelings.

For they will come into conflict with my loyalty to my king.

So I keep them lock up,

and fight away the stab of jealously that cuts my heart when I see Artemis and Kid argue.

Or the sting of sadness when she gets hurt on a mission.

Or the happiness I feel with one of those breathtaking smiles of hers is cast my way.

I love her so badly.

Yet I can't even utter a word to her.