AN: Why hello there! I want to start off by thanking all 20 reviewers! That was so awesome and you all made my day! Also this chapter came out really fast don't expect them to come out that quickly, next chapter should be out by the end of the week hopefully! :)

It was an average morning at the GBS station in Central City. Artemis was busy typing up her latest report when Iris called her to her office. This wasn't an unusually occurrence ever since Artemis became a field reporter. Usually it was about the latest cases and investigations but today, Artemis could tell that is was about something else.

"So," Iris began as Artemis sat down. "You and the Flash, huh? What's that about?"

"What? There is nothing going on between that bimbo and I." said Artemis. "I just put up with his flirting because I want my story."

"Okay, okay, no need to get all in a tizzy." said Iris. "I know how it is, the old Flash used to hit on me constantly too, even after I was married." Artemis noticed as Iris began to subconsciously start to play with the golden wedding band on her left hand.

"So, you're saying that the Flash won't stop flirting with me even if I get married?" asked Artemis. "Great..."

"Artemis, I'm trying to help you here." said Iris. "I just want you to go along with the flirting and make sure you get the story, understand?"

"So you want me to pull the Flash along like I actually like him?" asked Artemis, a little taken back by the suggestion.

"No, no!" Iris said quickly. "I just mean, turn on the charm, talk to him a little. Central City loves their Flash so all you have to do is give them a reason to love them more."

"Yeah..." Artemis nodded her head. "Yeah, I can do that."

"Great, now on the important matters." said Iris. "What's going on between you and my nephew?"

Artemis' cheeks warmed instantly at the mention of Wally. She wasn't really sure what was going on between them. It had been a little over a month since their kiss at the coffee shop and their- er- relationship? hadn't moved any farther. Sure, Wally brought her coffee almost every chance he got but they were both so busy, even those were limited. There was an increase of crime lately, meaning both Artemis and Wally were swamped with work; Wally at the police station and Artemis at the news station. And because of that, she found herself in the presence of the flirty Flash more than her sweet science nerd.

Wait. Did she just call Wally hers?

"So, tell me about it!" squealed Iris. "I always thought you would make the cutest couple."

"Iris, there isn't anything going on between Wally and I, we're just..." Artemis paused for a moment to think of a good word to describe their little situation but she couldn't think of one.

"See! There is something going on between you two because if there wasn't you would just call him your friend and oh! I remember when Barry and I were in this stage, I was so head over heels and I thought he didn't even know I existed..." Iris gazed loving at one of the only pictures on her desk. Artemis knew which one it was. It was the one of her and Barry's wedding day, Iris had showed it to her when Artemis first became an intern at GBS which was shortly after the couple had married.

"Well, Wally and I aren't you and Barry." said Artemis. "That's for sure."

"Aw, come on, Artemis, I can tell you like my nephew and I know for a fact that he likes you." said Iris. "That's why he called me at one in the morning asking me where you were."

"That's not creeper stalker or anything." mumbled Artemis, her arms now crossed over her chest.

"Artemis..." warned Iris.

"I know, I know." Artemis took a deep breath. "It's just that I don't get to see Wally as much as I want to and I just wish that life would stop for like five minutes so I can get some coffee with the guy I really like and oh my god that just came out of my mouth."

Iris laughed at the younger woman sitting in front of her. "Don't worry, Artemis, all forensic scientists have that effect on women, you best get used to it. Now, get out of my office."

"What?" asked Artemis, fearing she actually did something wrong. "Why?"

"Because you have a coffee date with my nephew now scram." said Iris. Artemis smiled at her before quickly jumping from the chair and running out the door.

Iris watch the door for a few moments after Artemis had left. She could see so much of herself in Artemis, Iris was sure that this wasn't going to be the last time she'll allow Artemis to run off for a coffee break anytime in the near future.

"She's got it bad." said Iris. "I knew I made the right choice in picking her over Linda Park."

Artemis sighed in contentment as she sipped her coffee. She had practically ran the entire way to the coffee house that she found out was called the Coffee Hut. How original, she thought as she sat down at her and Wally's usual spot. Well, she actually didn't give a flaming noodle about the name as long as they kept serving coffee that good they could name it the Pink Purple Elephant Hut for all she carried.

A few minutes after she sat down, Wally appeared in the door. When he his eyes finally landed on hers after scanning the shop, his entire face lit up as he walked over to sit by her.

"Hey, long time no see Mr. Science." said Artemis as he sat down next to her. "Miss me?"

"You have no idea." he said before quickly pecking her on the lips. It was over all too quickly for Artemis' liking. She went in to kiss him again but he stopped her.

"Sorry, babe, no making out in the coffee shop." Artemis pouted.

"Not fair." Wally laughed.

"You're so cute when your pouty." said Wally.

"Don't call me cute. I am not cute." said Artemis, she leaned into Wally so that her lips brushed up against his ear. "I'd say I'm sexy, wouldn't you agree?"

Wally nodded dumbly. "Absolutely." he stood up. "Hey, wanna go for a walk? I don't think I can sit still for another hour after the week I've been having." She nodded and accepted his hand, he pulled her up and they walked out the door.

Still holding hands.

Somehow during their walk they ended up in Central City park. The park was always one of Artemis' favorite places to go when she needed to think, especially when the leaves would change different colors in the fall. The cool October wind made Artemis shiver and Wally wrapped a secure arm around her shoulder and brought her closer to his seemingly endless warmth. She sighed happily.

"So, I've been watching you on the news lately." said Wally.

"Really?"

"Yeah, though, I'm not too sure I like the Flash hitting on you like that." said Wally.

"Hmm... jealous, West?" asked Artemis, leaning even more into him.

"Of course, I'm the only one who gets to flirt with you, got it babe?" said Wally. "Same thing goes for me, I only want you to flirt with me, okay?"

"What are you trying to say, West?" asked Artemis, spinning around so that she was now in front of his instead of his side, still wrapped in his arms though.

"I'm saying that I want you to be mine, if that's alright with you..." said Wally, looking away from her gaze, his cheeks that adorable red he would obtain when he got nervous or embarrassed.

"As long as I get to keep you all to myself, then yeah, I guess that it's okay." said Artemis, shrugging in his arms.

"Good."

"Great."

"You always have to have the last word, don't you?"

"Get used to it Wall-man." Artemis mumbled against his lips before kissing him soundly. Their first kiss officially as boyfriend and girlfriend, Artemis noted happily.

Artemis hummed a happy little tone as she walked into work an hour later. She walked into her office and noticed her team was packing up.

"What's going on?" she asked.

"Flash just started fighting Captain Cold at Central City Park." explained Jacob as he tossed her the bag with her microphone and earpiece. "I was just about to call you."

"Really? Central City Park? I was just there..." said Artemis.

"Luckily you got out before anything happened." said Danny, her intern.

"Right, lucky..."

Ten minutes later they were standing outside the gate to the park.

"This is Artemis Crock reporting to you live for GBS from Central City park." she said to the camera. "Right now, Central City's own Flash is battling it out with Captain Cold. Word from the police is that all civilians have been moved from inside the park, and so far no causalities or injuries have been reported. Right now, I am standing with Central City Police Chief Cole, Chief Cole can you tell us what happened here?"

Chief Cole was a larger man in his late fifties with a giant bald spot on top of his beat red head. "Well, we aren't too sure about Cold's motives yet. From what witnesses have to say is that Cold started to freeze the park with his freeze gun; then the Flash came before he could freeze any persons or animals."

"Chief, do you believe that these random attacks by the Rogues are somehow related to a master plot?" asked Artemis.

"Look, Miss Crock, I can't give out details of the investigation, you know that." said Chief Cole. "We've been through this before."

"It's a simple opinion based question."

The Chief sighed, "We have reasons to believe that yes but we also have more backed-up reasons that the Rogues just want to mess with the lives of the good people of Central City."

"That's all I needed to know, Chief, thank you for your time." said Artemis. Chief Cole nodded and walked back towards his men that surrounded the police tape. Artemis turned back to the camera. "If anyone has any information about these attacks or future ones, they are asked to please call the emergency hotline that is at the bottom of your screen. Now let's see if we can get closer to all the action."

Artemis motioned for Jacob and her team to follow her to the police tape. Artemis scanned the park.

"So far, we can't see any signs of the Flash or Captain Cold. We can assume that they are deeper in the park. Correct Officer?" she asked the nearby policeman, he nodded.

Artemis was about to say something when she was rudely interrupted by a voice screeching her name.

"Crock!"

"No, no, no." Artemis chanted as she turned around to Linda Park storming her way.

"What do you think you're doing Crock?" snapped the smaller dark-haired reporter.

"Um... covering my story like a real reporter?"

"No, you're trying to steal my exclusive interview again." snapped Linda.

Artemis just rolled her eyes, not this again. "Look, Linda, it's not my fault that the Flash chooses to talk to me instead. Can you just walk away? We are in the middle of a live broadcast, your small brain does comprehend that, no?"

"Watch your mouth, Crock. I told you to stay off my turf." said Linda. "I'm not going to say it again. You better leave now or else."

"Threatening my on live TV isn't going to get you any closer to getting that interview, Linda. Face it, you're just going to have to interview someone else. Either way the public gets the information they deserve to hear, isn't that the point of being a reporter?" said Artemis. She was done playing games with Linda Park, Artemis wasn't going to let her push her around anymore. "Or did all the fame go to your head and make you forget why in the first place you became a reporter?"

Linda was taken back. It was obvious by the way her mouth fell open and she stepped back from Artemis. Linda tried to form words but nothing came out, she just turned on her heel and stormed off.

Artemis closed her eyes and pinched the bridge of her nose. "You got all of that, didn't you?" she asked Jacob.

"Yeah..." came his response.

Artemis couldn't believe what had just happened, and neither could everyone else. Every bystander, reporter, cameraman, and police officer present was staring at her. Almost no one noticed the Flash as he came out of the park dragging Captain Cold behind him until a little girl said so.

"Flash!" called Artemis. "Flash, over here!"

The Flash handed off Captain Cold to the Police and he walked over to her, and as usual, a giant smile was plastered on his face.

"Why hello, beautiful, how can I help you today." the Flash put his elbow on her shoulder and leaned on her.

"Careful Flash, as I much as I love our playful banter, I have a boyfriend now. Today is all business." said Artemis.

"Awwww..." whined Flash. "I really wanted my playtime after work."

"Sorry, Flashy, not today." said Artemis.

"Aw, you're no fun Arty. But what does he have on me? I mean, look at me! I'm gorgeous!" He stopped leaning on her and stood up. He gestured to his lean runner's body. "I don't think that your boyfriend can top this."

"My boyfriend has nothing to do with your body, Flash." said Artemis "Now can you tell me-"

"What, is it because he's body isn't as good as mine?" Flash leaned in closer, his voice a little lower. "Is he a nerd?"

Artemis promptly shoved him away. "He may be a nerd but he's a cute one, now can you tell me about what happened."

As the Flash told the story of what happened. Artemis recognized the same excitement and enthusiasm that Wally had when he told a story. She smiled at the slight reminder of the redheaded hottie. She made a mental note to call him when she got home. It was a little comical some of the slight similarities between the two. Only Wally was sweet and not a stupid, arrogant, immature speedster.

"What a story, Flash!" said Artemis. "A real nail-biter as usual. And I speak for all of Central City when I say thank you for everything, Flash."

"All in a day's work." said Flash, but then he sighed dramatically. "Just too bad a can't win the beautiful reporter. The life of a superhero..."

"I'm flattered." said Artemis. "But I don't think it will ever work out."

"Oh well, can't stop a speedster from trying." said Flash. "Gotta run." and with a gush of wind the Flash was gone.

When Artemis got home that evening all she wanted to do was cook herself a quick dinner and then take a nice relaxing bubble bath. She had an action packed day and all she wanted was to just chill. She hoped what she said to Linda would keep her off her back for a while, but knowing Linda, like Artemis did, she would bounce right back and bite Artemis where it hurt.

And then there was the Flash and Wally. Two guys pining for her affection, the thing was that she actually really liked Wally. Something that she never really experienced. And the Flash... well, he was a great conversationalist, she couldn't see herself dating a superhero, not that she wanted to date him or anything she was overly happy just being around Wally, let alone being able to kiss him and hold his hand and share his warmth.

She had barely gotten in the door and taken off her high heels when a knock came from the door. She opened it and suddenly a pair of lips attached themselves to hers, strong arms wrap around her waist. She doesn't need to see him to know that it's Wally. When they finally broke about who knows how long later, their breathing was heavy and they were still wrapped in each others' arms standing in Artemis' doorway.

"That was quite a welcome." she said with a shaky breath.

"Yeah, I thought I'd kick it up a notch, I saw your interview today, I don't want you running off with the Flash now do I?" he asked, smirking slightly.

Artemis shoved him light but stayed secure in his arms. "Stop talking will you and kiss me."

"No objections." Wally picked Artemis up and she wrapped her legs around his waist. He kicked the door closed behind him and she directed him to her room through their frenzy of kisses.

That night was the first night that they made love. Wally treated her like a queen and Artemis felt like she was on the top of the world. In the afterglow of it all, Artemis was pinned to Wally's chest by one of his strong arms. She felt so secure and safe right there in her bed with her head in the crook of that beautiful man's neck.

Artemis sighed contently, forgetting all her worries.

"Artemis?"

"Hmm..."

"I want to ask you something,"

"Go for it."

"What's going on between you and Linda Park?" he asked. "I feel like your little spat today was about more than interviews."

"You saw that?"

"I think all of Central City saw it, beautiful."

Artemis' heart swelled when Wally called her that, "I'd rather not talk about it while we're neck in bed."

Wally chuckled and Artemis could feel him vibrating. "Okay, but I just want you to know that I'm here for you if you want to talk."

"Thank you." Artemis paused. "It is more than it seems." she explained. "It goes back way back, but... I... I just don't want to talk about it right now."

"Okay, beautiful, okay." said Wally as he ran his hands through her golden locks. "Tell me when you want to, I can wait."

Lot's of fluffy goodness at the end there. And a little more has been revealed about Artemis and Linda dun dun DUN! Review please?