Disclaimer: Sorry I didn't mention this before (then again it's completely obvious). I do not own Artemis Fowl or any of the characters except my OC's.
Chapter 3: Shopping!
~Dublin Mall~
Holly was lagging behind Juliet in the Dublin Mall with her arms filled with heavy shopping bags.
"Gosh, Holly, have you ever been shopping before," Juliet asked while easily carrying her bags.
"Yes, I have, but not this much. Can we leave now?"
"No, we still have fifteen more stores to go to."
"You have got to be kidding."
Juliet gave her a very serious look.
Holly groaned,"Can we at least go back to the car and put all these bags up?"
"Yeah, I guess you're right. We are carrying quite a bit. We'll go back to the car and put all these up and start fress. Come on!" Juliet dragged Holly out of the mall and to the parking lot. They found their vehicle and shoved all their bags in the car. Juliet pulled Holly by the arm and dragged her back inside the mall.
"Juliet, slow down you're going to fast! The stores are not going to get up and run away," Holly exclaimed.
"You're going too slow. We have to hurry before all the cute clothes get taken away," Juliet said like it was the most important thing in whole universe.
They went into the next store, it was a clothing store called Fashion Fanatic. Juliet made Holly try on various outfits from causal clothes to clubwear. Holly was trying on a dress she thought was wayyyy to provocative.
"Juliet! I can't wear this! I look like a slut," she shouted from the dressing room.
"Let me see," Juliet said, opening the dressing room door, and went in. Her eyes widen, "OMG! Holly, you look hot!"
Holly was wearing a purple party dress that was above her knees, strapless, tight, and had a big white stripe going vertically in the middle and in front of the dress.
Holly crossed her arms, feeling naked, "I don't like it. It doesn't seem like me."
"I like it, and it looks amazing on you. You should totally get it."
"I don't think-"
"Awwww. Come on, Holly. Don't be such a stick in the mud. Come on, Pleassssssse-," Juliet begged.
"Juliet I-"
"Pleassssssssssse."
"Knock it off, that is so immature."
"Pleassssssssssssssssssssssss e.
"No."
"Pleassssssssssssssssssssssss e."
Sigh.
"Pleassssssssssssssssssssssss e."
"Alright! Alright, I'll get it! Damn, you're annoying."
"Yay! Now, try on the next one," Juliet said excitedly.
She gave Holly another dress, it was a short light blue sundress with flower designs. Holly put it on, and actually liked it.
"Wow. This one is very pretty," Holly said in awe as she looked at her reflection in the mirror. It wasn't the same Holly she's used seeing in the mirror. She was wearing a morpher another great invention from Foaly. It was a device that can be ( depending on what the fairy preferred) in the apperence of a ring, bracelet, or necklace, and can change a fairy's form into a human; therefore, Holly's elfin ears were human now, her skin tone was lighter, her hair for some odd reason was to her shoulders, and she was a few feet taller.
"Yeah, I like it too. It would be a good choice if you're looking for a man," Juliet giggled.
Holly blushed, " W-What! Why would I do that!"
"Oh come on, Holly, I never hear you say anything about dating. Are you seeing anyone," Juliet asked curiously.
"No! I don't need too, I'm busy."
"Are you really busy or afraid?"
"Afraid? Of what," Holly asked confused.
"I don't know, you tell me. Have you at least been on a date after, you know, what happened with you and Arty?"
"Uhhhh... Well...I...Uh"
Juliet's mouth dropped opened, "You haven't dated anyone! OMG, Holly, what have you been doing this whole time?"
"Well...I haven't had time to date. There's paperwork, goblins, crime..."
"Oh Holly," Juliet cooed, "I don't believe that."
"Wh-What do you mean?"
"I mean it's not that your're busy, you're scared to date and you shouldn't be you can have any man you want Holly."
Holly sighed, "Can we please not talk about this anymore."
"Fine, but answer this for me."
"Sure, what?"
"How long has it been since you had sex?"
Holly blushed insanely, "None of your damn business!"
"Oooohhh. Judging from that answer, I'll take that as a very, very long time," Juliet sniggered.
Holly thew a tank-top at Juliet's head,"Shut up!"
Juliet continued to laughed as she handily dodged the tank-top. "You know it's really ironic how you, a hot kick-ass police elf, have a sex life that's drier than Mulch's feet."
"Excuse me for not spreading my legs for every loser that wants in," Holly said testily.
"Yeah, I guess your right. And I suppose, you're sex life isn't the worst of the worst, just very sad. The worst I've probably seen is Arty..."
~Faith's Apartment- Early Morning~
"Oh God! Oh God! Yes," Faith scream/moaned.
She clung to Artemis' shoulders as she rode him for all he was worth. Artemis' back was against the headboard as he tilted his head backward, and closed his eyes tightly. He savored the intense, blishful pleasure, and gripped her hips tightly. The sound of the mattress bouncing rashly, and panting echoed throughout the spacious master bedroom. The morning sun illuminated through the windows in the bedroom, and beamed down on their bodies making their perspiring skin shimmer.
"Ah! Ah! Fuck! Oh Faith," he moaned. He briskly thrusted upward into her, the heat within his abdominal expanded as he can feel his release coming. Faith let out another breathless moan, and tugged his hair backward, exposing his defenseless neck. She attacked his neck with her tongue as she licked and nip his neck. Her warm breath and her moans hit his neck and sent tremors throughtout his body. Artemis pushed Faith on her back; she gasped in surprised. His hot body hovered over her, she wrapped her legs around his waist, and he was pounding into her. He hit her special spot and caused her to see stars; she linked herself closer to him against her body. Her inner walls clenched around his length tightly and she silently screamed; Artemis was on the brim of exploding.
His eyes rolled to the back of his head in sweet ecstasy, "Oh fuck! I coming!"
~Back At The Dublin Mall~
"...Geez, I can't imagine how frustrating that might be. No sex for more than a year. Damn, how can someone live like that, it sounds like torture..." Juliet rambled, making a vain in Holly's temple throb in annoyance. Holly let Juliet continue until she finally had enough. The young elf grabbed a nearby dress and slung it at an unsuspecting Juliet's face.
"Can we please get off the sex topic," Holly shouted, "What I do or don't with someone else is none of your business. And Artemis wouldn't want to hear you talk about him in that light either, so put lid on it before I do."
"Someone's a exta fiesty today. I think the sexual fraustration is starting to kick in," Juliet touched Holly's forehead like she was sick.
"I. Will. Beat. You," Holly growled.
"Yep, that is definitely sexual fraustion," Juliet grinned.
Holly lost all her patients, and kicked a giggling Juliet out the dressing room. After that, Holly grudgingly tried on multiple outfits. They both bought two bags full of clothes and left for another store. Juliet lead Holly to another clothes store and repeated the process from the last store. Holly and Juliet left that store with three more full bags. Holly's stomach started to growl afterwards.
"Uhhhhh! I'm hungry," Holly complained.
"Yeah, so am I. Come on, there's a new resturant here, we'll eat there."
Juliet led the way to resturant, it was a long walk since the mall was like the size of a town, and carrying alot of filled bags didn't help.
"How much farther is it," Holly whined.
"Right over there, near that electronic store," Juliet pointed.
Holly saw the sign of the resturant up ahead with a raised eyebrow, "Divinity?"
"Yeah! It's a five-star resturant, just opened up," Juliet said while dragging Holly inside.
"Juliet, I don't think I can afford this," Holly said worriedly.
"Don't worry, I'm paying."
"Really? Thanks, Juliet."
Juliet put an arm around Holly's shoulder in a playful friendly manner as they went inside. "Hey, we're friends, that's what friends are for."
Inside the resturant, Holly's mouth dropped in awe. It was beautiful. Crystal chandeliers hung on the ceilings, the flooring was shiny and polished hardwood, abstract paintings were hung around the resturant, and tables were neatly set with blood red table clothes, small scented candles and different kinds of flower petals around it.
"Wow," Holly said in awe.
"I know, pretty cool, right?"
They sat down at a table and set their things to the side. A waitress came to the their table with a bright smile. The waiter was a pretty young woman with chocalate brown hair that was tied up in a tight pony-tail, brownish-hazel eyes, wore a white long-sleeved button up shirt with black dress pants and a red apron.
"Hello, welcome to Divinity. I'm Tammy, and I'll be your waitress for today. May I start you ladies off with drinks?"
Tammy gave Holly and Juliet the menus and took out her small notebook. Holly and Juliet stared at drink section for a few mouments.
"Hmmmm. I'll just have a glass of water," Holly decided.
"I'll have a dirty martini," Juliet told the waitress. Holly raised an eyebrow as the waitress left to get drinks.
"Juliet, isn't it a little early to be drinking? It's only 1:45."
"What are you my brother? It's fine to have a drink or two...or three."
"Why do I have a feeling by the end of this I'm going to the designated driver."
"Hey, I'm not going to get drunk...yet," Juliet said deviously.
"Butler deserves a medal and a statue for putting up with you," Holly shook her head.
"Oh come on, I'm not that bad."
Holly raised an eyebrow.
"Shut up," Juliet laughed and threw a flower petal at her.
"I didn't say anything," Holly smirked and shook her head.
Juliet threw another petal at Holly. She laughed and they started thowing petals at each while laughing until their drinks came in.
Tammy set the drinks down in front of them with a smile,"Here you go, are you two ready to order?"
Holly and Juliet looked at each other and blushed. They were too busy throwing petals at each other, they forgot to look for a meal in the menu.
"No, not yet," Juliet said politely.
"That's fine, take your time, I'll come back later. Please make yourself comfortable." The waitress quickly walked away to tend to another table.
Holly picked up her menu, "Maybe we should start looking at the menu."
"Maybe we should," Juliet giggled.
They scanned their menu in silence for a few moumnents until they found what they wanted.
"What are you getting, Holly," Juliet asked.
Holly put her menu down, "I'm getting a salad. Everything else has meat in it."
"I'm getting the linguine. Looks and sounds good."
Juliet called in the waitress and they both gave her their orders. Tammy the waitress jotted the material down in her notebook and hurried over to the cheifs.
Holly leaned back in her chair and was patiently waiting. Juliet twisted her blond hair out of boredom.
"This is taking too long," Juliet whined.
"Juliet, its only been thirty seconds."
"Yeah, I know! That's way too long!"
Holly pinched the bridge of her nose. Juliet laughed at her friend's irritation. Her laughter was cut short when a familar unwanted voice spoke up.
"Juliet? Is that you?"
That voice came from none other than the pretty French genius Minerva Paradizo.
"Uh...Hey. Minerva what are you doing here," Juliet said in her best polite tone.
"Yes, what are you doing here," Holly said harshly.
Minerva narrowed her eyes at her, "I'm sorry, but who are you?"
"It's me, Holly."
Minerva's eyes widen in surprise, "Holly? My goodness! I didn't recognize you. They let you come here?"
"Yeah, it's my vacation. I'm going to be here for the day."
"I see... Well, since you two are here, I need to ask you something," Minerva said.
"Oh, here we go. Let me guess, you want to know about Artemis," Holly said with venom in her voice.
It's obivious to say that Holly and Minerva don't like each other. Holly hates Minerva because she's spoiled, haughty, and desperate to get with Artemis and use him. Minerva hates Holly because of her close relationship with Artemis, and hates that they're so close and actually dated each other; therefore, made Minerva's advancements toward him harder.
"Yes, that's exactly what I wanted to talk about. Is he alright? I haven't talked to him in awhile and I'm worried," Minerva said.
"You actually worrying about someone other than youself, that's something new,'' Holly said coldly.
Minerva rolled her eyes, "Really, Holly? Insulting me, very mature."
Holly took a sip out of her glass of water cooly, "I'm not insulting you, I'm just saying its very surprising."
"Look, all I am trying to do is help Artemis. I think something is wrong with him, and I care about him just like you two," Minerva said softly.
"That's very nice of you, Minerva," Juliet said, not convinced at all.
"Yes, it's a very nice speech for a user like you," Holly said harshly.
"Make all the insults you want, but soon Artemis will be mine and we will be together for a long, long time," Minerva said confidently.
"Oh please, hell will freeze over before that happens," Holly snorted.
"And besides," Juliet joined in, "if Artemis wanted to get with you, he would have."
Minerva clenched her fists tightly around the handles of her shopping bags, "He just needs time to see that we are perfect for each other."
"Well, you're going to be waiting a long time when that happens," Holly scoffed.
"You shut up! You are probably the reason why Artemis has been acting so strange in the first place," Minerva snapped.
"Me? How am I the reason," Holly snapped back.
"You had no business dating Artemis. It was obivious that it would never work between you two, and yet you still pressed on, hurting Artemis terribly. I'm not the selfish one. You are!"
"I'm selfish? Minerva, the only reason why you want Artemis is because of his money and status," Holly argued.
"Lies! I love Arty more than you can every imagine."
"You love yourself and only yourself."
"How dare you! You don't know me or what I have been through!"
"Judgeing from those very expensive shopping bags, you've haven't been through enough."
"Uhhh, you guys," Juliet spoke up.
"You bitch," Minerva spat.
"You guys," Juliet said again.
"Slut," Holly spat back.
"Guys!" Juliet shouted
"What!" Holly and Minerva said unsion.
Juliet pointed at a booth far on the other side of the resturant, "I think I solved the mystery."
Holly and Minerva looked at each other confused then looked at what Juliet was pointing at. What they saw was completely shocking. Holly's mouth dropped open, and Minerva's face paled. Juliet also stared wide eyed.
It was Artemis sitting in a booth with another girl. They were kissing each other passionately.
~Earlier~
Artemis, Faith, and Jamie were shopping in the Dublin Mall together. Faith carried Jamie while reading the shopping list, and Artemis was close behind them carrying the bags.
I have to make a mental note to thank Butler for forcing me to work out otherwise this would have be excruciatingly difficult, Artemis thought.
Faith looked over her shoulder at Artemis, she smiled at him appriciatively.
"Thank you for carrying the bags for me," she said in a voice that would have captivated a muderous blood-thirstly rampaging troll.
"Of course, it would have been impolite of me if I didn't," he smiled.
Faith smiled even wider then looked back to the list of things. Artemis devotedly walked behind her while also admiring her beautiful form. She looked more desirable if that was even possible. Faith wore a white button up shirt with the sleeves rolled up, a black underbust corset over the shirt that had darker leaves and vines design on it, coal black jean short shorts, and black knee-high boots with two inch heels.
Artemis watched completely mezmerized by Faith's butt as it swayed as she walked. Perfection. If that wonderful masterpiece of a ass was someone's painting, I would have done everything possible to steal it.
Faith was smirking uncontrolably as she felt Artmeis's eyes glued to her backside. Such an aristocratic, blue-blooded pervert. I can only imagine what he must be thinking.
I can't wait to strip her down and fondle that ass and fuck her until she can't walk straight, Artemis thought with lustful hunger for her soft supple flesh.
"Let's see... Oh good, we have one more store to go to. Then we can go home," Faith said.
Artemis put a hold on his perverted thoughts and walked faster so he can be beside her. "I have other ideas, how about we go and eat here after we finish shopping," he suggested.
Faith raised an eyebrow, "Here? But the food here is fastfood and sweets. I thought you hated that."
"Believe me, I do. Their preparation of food is truly astrousious and unhealthy, but that wasn't what I meant. There is a resturant here that is perfect to have lunch in."
"Really? What's it called," Faith asked.
"It is called Divinity, I heard very good reviews about and I thought you would like it."
"Divinity. Sounds very expensive."
"Nothing is too expensive for you and the boys," Artemis said in such away that it made Faith blush and her heart beat throb hard in her chest. He took advantage of the moument and touched Faith's ass suggestively. Faith jumped in surprise, and he chuckled.
The three of them walked into a clothing store for young people from ages ten to sixteen, perfect for her Faith's younger, teen twin brothers Tyler and Cody.
"Alright, Tyler and Cody need four shirts and four pants. After that, we'll go and eat," Faith said.
She looked around in the clothes racks with Jamie, who was finishing an ice-cream cone, on her hip. Artemis set down the shopping bags beside him and rubbed his aching hands. He didn't have to wait long, Faith found the right the clothes for her brothers. Both Tyler and Cody have a kind punk sense of style, so she got two shirts that had intricate black designs for each of them and two more dress button up shirts each for their school uniform. She finally found jeans and kaki shorts their size. Faith went to the cash register and put the clothes on the check out desk. The cashier smiled, quickly scanned the items, and put them in paper bags.
"That would be $103.87," the cashier said.
Faith got out her wallet from her handbag to get her credit card, but Artemis beat her to the punch. He handed his platinum credit card to the cashier. She swiped his card in the scanner, and the cashier gave him the receit.
"Thank you," Artemis said charmingly.
The cashier blushed, "Your welcome."
Artemis took the bags off the counter and got the others from the ground at his sides. He was about to head out the door but Faith grabbed his arm.
"Artemis, you didn't need to do that. You didn't need to do that for any of the things we got. I am perfectly capable of paying for things on my own," Faith said angrily.
"You do not need to pay for everything because I will take care of you," Artemis said seriously.
"Artemis, it's not necessary," Faith sighed.
"As long as you are with me I will always take care of you," Artemis said softly. He put his mouth near her ear and whispered, "Because I love you with all my heart and I will stop at nothing to make you happy." He gave her a brief, loving kiss on her lips that made time freeze and all she could taste, feel, smell, see, and think about was Artemis. His kiss was like a addictive drug to her, she can't live without it.
"We should leave," Artmeis said in a low voice. Faith was at a lost of words, but she nodded. He smiled that smile of his that made her lose sight of everything but him. She could never ever love another man as much as she loved Artemis and never will.
Artemis wrapped his warm pale yet strong hand around hers and pulled her out of the store. Jamie was still held at Faith's hip, but he was fast asleep on her shoulder. Faith kissed his head and held him closer, while Artemis held her hand. Just the simple gesture of holding hands gave off sparks and such a strong connection that triggered everything from lust to love, danger to tranquility, and desire to passion.
They walk through the mall hand and hand. Artemis took the opportunity to observe the stores closely until he found what he was looking for. He saw a sign that had "Lacies" in pink cursive lettering with a zebra print background. Artemis smirked to himself. Perfect.
"Artemis, what is it? You have that look on your face that says you're planning something," Faith said suspiciously.
"It's nothing," Artemis covered quickly.
"Are you sure? You look very suspicious."
"Yes, you have nothing to worry about, sweetheart," he said smoothly.
"Alright. Just don't do anything over the top," Faith warned.
"Since when have I been over the top."
"Well, let me see. You filled my apartement one time with chocolate imported from Austria and Germany, desserts from China and Scandavia, solid gold roses, jewlry, and clothes made by the best designers in the world," Faith reminded.
"That was nothing."
"You forcefully took over my whole apartment area from the previous owner and made him go bankrupt because he said a feeble insult to me, and you completely reconstructed my whole apartment in under five hours. I'm still not sure how you managed to do that."
"Well... I... Oh Faith, I can't help that I love you too much."
"I love you too, but your spending is insane," Faith said.
"Faith, I'm financially secure and extremely wealthy," he reminded her.
"That is true, but that can easily be taken away. After that, then what?"
"Gain it back, and rebuild," Artemis answered simply and winked at her, "I am businessman, born and raised. I know what to invest in and what not to. If I do, which will never happen, lose everything I have the intelligence and the ambition to gain it back."
"I have no dout that you would whatsoever, but still, calm down on the spending just to be on the safe side,"Faith said in her soft endearing voice that could not be argued with even if you really wanted to.
Artemis sighed, but he had a smile on his face. Always so concerned and cautious. It's so cute ...and arousing... "Fine, if that is what you want, I will try not to spend too much."
"Thank you. Now, where is this resturant anyway? It seems we have been walking for a while now."
Artemis looked ahead of him, he saw the Divinity sign up ahead. "I see it, follow me," Artemis said.
They continued to hold hands as they walked like if they let go of each other the other person will be gone forever. Artemis opened the resturant entrance door for them, and entered inside. Faith looked around the place, it had ridicously expensive written all over it.
"Artemis are you sure? This all looks very pricey," Faith said worriedly.
Artemis led Faith and a sleeping Jamie to a booth on the far side of the resturant, it was pretty isolated there and private enough.
"Do not worry. It will be fine, trust me," he said as he sat beside Faith and Jamie who was sleeping peacefully in Faith's arms.
Artemis put the shopping bags under the table and put his arm pocessively around Faith's shoulder. She leaned into him confortably. Artemis smiled. Faith has mastered the skill of being affectionate very well. In the begining of their romantic relationship, Faith was certainly not used to giving affection to anyone except for her brothers. Whenever he kissed her, she stiffens and it takes her awhile to relax. The same goes for when he puts his arm around her waist and shoulders. Now, after a few erotic sensual lessons from Artemis, she can finally show love without being stiff. Artemis kissed her temple and she snuggled closer to Artemis. I love my life, Artemis thought happily.
After a few mouments, a waitress finally notice them, and her eyes widen in awe at the gorgeous couple. Something that always happen when Faith and Artemis are in public, but it was true. Their dark, beautiful vampiric looks draws people's attention.
The waitress gave them the menus with a smile, "Hello, welcome to Divinity. I'm Lucy and I'll be your waitress for today. May I start you two off with drinks."
"Water is fine," Faith said.
"I'll have your finest Italian wine," Artemis ordered.
The waitress wrote down the order quickly and was about to leave.
"Wait, we are ready to order," Artemis said before she could leave. He handed her the menu after glacing at it for five seconds. Faith was still looking at the menu.
Lucy the waitress got back out her note pad and pen, and waited for Artemis to give her his order.
"I want the camelized onion and agula pasta, freshly made and stemed vegetables on the side," Artemis ordered.
The waitress jotted down the order, then looked to Faith who finally found what she wanted.
"Ma'am do you need help reading the menu it has a lot of complicated words on it," Lucy said a bit slowly.
Faith turned slowly to Lucy with a smile, acting like she wasn't offended. She hates it when people automatcally think she's not very educated. Usually people assume that Faith is a model or sometimes assumes she works for the sex industry because of her dark, soft beauty, and curvaceous fit body; therefore, that silly sterotype that models/pornstars are not educated have unfortunately stuck with her even though she's neither of the two.
"No, I do not need help," she said in a bright voice, "I can read the menu just fine. I want the blanquette de veau with the celeis braises."
Faith snapped the menu shut and handed it to Lucy with an arrogant smile. Artemis tried to restrain a chuckle threatening to come out. The waitress forced a smile and took the menu and wrote down the order. While writing down the order, Lucy noticed Jamie who was fast asleep on Faith's lap.
"I am sorry, but we don't serve children, and don't allow them here," Lucy said.
"He is fine as you can see he is sleeping an will not be a bother to anyone," Artemis replied before Faith argues with the waitress.
"I am sorry, restuarant policies. The child can't stay."
"But he's not-" Faith began to argue, but was silenced when Artemis put a finger to her lips.
"I will handle this, sweetheart," Artemis said sootheningly. He turned to the waitress and got out his wallet. He pulled out €190 and gave it to the waitress, "€190 for the child to stay and not to say anything. I won't tell if you won't."
The waitress thought about it, but not for long. She took the money and shoved it in her pocket. "Fine, the child can stay. Just make sure he behaves, okay?"
"Don't worry, he will. Now, would you be so kind and fetch our orders for us will you," Artemis said in a pretentious tone.
Lucy the waitress forced a smile and quickly walked away from the table.
Faith kissed Artemis' on is cheek, "You are so sweet."
"Just for you. Not everyone thinks so, especially 95% of the waiters and tailors I have corrected."
Faith giggled, "Its a shame too beacause nothing is better than your sweet side. You are so good to me and the boys."
"I love you and them," Artemis said and kissed her forehead.
Faith was going to kiss Artemis on his lips, but he stopped her by putting a finger on her lips again.
"Wait, before you do, I have to go and do a little shopping myself," Artemis said.
"For what," she asked curiously with her lips against his finger.
"It's a surprise. I will be back shortly," he got up from the booth and bent down to kiss her lips. Faith moaned into his mouth; it was a brief kiss, but was passionate and sinfully amazing. Artemis reluctantly broke the kss.
"Hurry back before the food comes," Faith smiled and put a hand on his cheek lovingly.
Artemis kissed the knuckles of her hand that was on his cheek, and winked at her. "Don't worry I will be back shortly," he said in a velvet voice that makes Faith melt.
He withdrawn from her and left the resturant with perfect masculine grace. Faith sighed happily. I love that man!
Artemis walked into the lingerie store, Lacies, he spotted earlier. The store had purple walls with oil paintings of women in lingerie, colorful chaneliers, sexily dressed-up manequins, and small zebra print wooden table with acessories like perfume and artificial jewlry. Artemis went to the front desk where a pretty woman with big wavy dark brown hair, a tight provacative royal blue dress, and way too much make-up.
The woman smiled at him, "Hi, welcome to Lacies. Can I help you with anything?"
"I am searching for something special for a certain someone," Artemis answered.
"Oooooohhh. Looking for something sexy for your girlfriend," the woman giggled.
"Yes, do you have anything in mind?"
"Well, what are you looking for?"
Artemis thought about it, his mind was spinning with suggestions, and he drummed his fingers on the front desk.
"Hmmmm. Something short, but not too short, fitting for an hour-glass shaped body, sheer, and exotic," he told her.
The store clerk thought about what he said, "I think I can find some lingerie that fits that criteria. Wait right here." She disappeared into the back room of the store. Artemis waited patiently for a few mouments until she came back with her arms filled with different outfits. "Here you go," she said as she put them infront of him on the counter, "I hope you find the one you want."
Artemis thanked her and picked up the first one in the stack, it was lacy, black bra and panties, he set it to the side immediately. Too obvious. The next one was a royal blue and pink corset lingerie. Would be too difficult to take off, well rip off. The third one was a sheer, lacy skimpy crimson red nightgown with purple fake fur on the bottom hem of it. Too clownish. Next one was what looked like fishnet one-piece bathing suit with two big holes in the chest area and red blinking lights. What. The. Hell. She would castrate me if I got her this! He quickly put it down and rubbed his hands on his pants, feeling dirty that he touched it.
"Yeahhhh, we have a lot people that kinda have a freaky taste," the store clerk scatched the back of her head.
"I can see that," Artemis said and shivered. I don't think I even want to know what kind person would buy something like that...or what they do. Revolting.
The young Irishman picked up another lingerie, hoping it wasn't like (or worse) the previous one. The last one was short angelic white satin nightgown that would fit Faith's fit hour-glass figure perfectly, sheer but not completely see through, and spaghetti strapped. Perfect.
"I'll take this one," he told her and handed the lingerie to the store clerk.
"Good choice, sir. Do you want me to put it in a bag or in a gift box?"
"Gift box, please."
She nodded and went to the back room with the nightgown, and came a minute later with a rectangular purple box with a gold ribbon. The clerk handed the box to Artemis with a smile.
"That would be €226, sir," she told him.
Artemis gave her his platinum. She swiped it, handed the card back to him, and gave him the receipt. "Thank you for shopping at Lacies, and I hope your special lady friend likes it."
"She will, and thank you for your help," he said pleasantly.
He left the store with a wide smirk on his face. The young Irishman made it back to Divinity in no time. Faith was still sitting with Jamie on her lap in the booth. He sat down with them, gave the purple and gold box to her with a crafty smile. Faith suspiciously accepted it.
"What's this," she asked.
"It's something I thought would be perfect for you," Artemis said.
Faith was about to open it, but he prevented her from doing so.
"It is better to wait until we get home," Artemis suggested with a smirk.
"Artemis, what on earth is it," she asked curiously.
"Be patiently," he told her and kissed her temple, "you will found out soon enough."
"Now I am starting to get seriously curious. Tell me, what is it. Please," she pleaded cutely.
"Later."
Faith nuzzled his neck, her soft lips pressed lightly against his neck and her tongue tasted a small amount of his skin, "Please."
Artemis sighed in both pleasure and annoyance, "When we are alone, you will find out."
Faith pouted cutely. Artemis tried his best not to attack her compelling lips. He wrapped his arm around her shoulders, buried his nose into her soft inky black hair and inhaled her sweet scent.
"You are so cute when you pout," he said breathily, making Faith have goosebumps.
Artemis smirked into her hair. She put a hand on his cheek and rubbed it with her thumb. He leaned into touch and slowly kissed all her fingers one-by-one. Faith laughed softly and pressed her lips aganist his. Artemis responded immediately. He stuck his tongue in her mouth and tasted the inside of her wet warm cavern. She let him dominate the kiss knowing he loves being in control, and he explored her mouth with his tongue like he was searching for gold. Faith moaned into his mouth, completely on cloud nine. Artemis could not believe how lucky he was to be in love again with Faith. Almost everything was so perfect, sometimes he can't belive it himself. He has never been so happier. Happy with her, and knows for a fact she was his true and only soulmate.
He continued to relished on how soft and sweet her lips is. Artemis moaned dreamily and Faith smirked into the passionate kiss. He broke the kiss even though he really didn't want to; he wanted to stay like forever. Artemis and Faith's foreheads touched and they gazed lovingly in each other's eyes, noticing no one but each other.
"I love you," she whispered.
"I love you too," Artemis whispered back.
Faith smiled at him and gently kissed his lips briefly. She snuggled closer to his thin, yet strong chest. Artemis kissed her forhead and settled comfortably in the booth.
"Artemis!" A familar voice called out to him.
Artemis's heart dropped down to his shoes. He saw Minerva Paradizo was strutting to them like she was on a catwalk with a fake happy smile on her face.
Oh shit, he thought.
Holly, Juliet, and Minerva watched the couple makeout dumbfounded.
"A-Artemis. That can't be him," Minerva said in a shakey voice.
"Juliet, do have any idea who that girl is," Holly asked, watching Artemis kiss the mystery girl.
"I don't really recognize her, but her hair is in the way," Juliet answered.
Minerva stared at the girl with indignation and her fist tighten.
Holly couldn't believe what she was seeing. Artemis. Our Artemis, has been dating someone this whole time!
"Well, this explains alot," Juliet commented, trying to make the awkward situation less awkward.
Minerva didn't hear her, and neither did Holly. Both were wrapped up in the situation.
No, Minerva thought, I won't lose him. Especially not to this whore.
Minerva took out lip gloss and applied it to her lips. She also put on red blush and eye liner. Lastly, she unbutton two buttons of her desingner peach suit jacket to show cleavage.
"What are you doing," Holly asked her.
"I lost Artemis once, I won't let it happen again," Minerva said with force and determination.
Wait a minute Minerva-," Juliet tried to stop her, but she was already off towards them.
"Ah crap, now Artemis might see us next," Juliet face-palmed.
"What!" Holly nearly shouted and slouched lower in her seat and covered her face with her hand.
Juliet pulled Holly's hand away from her face, and made her sit up.
"Holly you can't look scared and hide. Number one rule when seeing your ex with another girl: don't be a coward," Juliet told her.
"But..."
"No buts! We are going to sit here like ladies for about five minutes then we are going over there."
"Alright...Wait WHAT?!"
"We are going over there and we are to check out this girl... and maybe embarass Arty alittle," Juliet said with a mischievous smirk.
"Juliet, we can't go over there," Holly said nervously.
"Come on, Holly, don't you want to know if this girl is treating Artemis right? She could be some complete bitch."
"Well..." Holly contemplated.
"Then that settles it, we are going over there. We should go over there soon though before Minerva chew this girl out."
Artemis saw Minerva coming over to them. She was waving and had a smile on her face.
Please be another Artemis she knows. Please be another Artemis she knows. Please...
She came up to their table and leaned toward Artemis to show off her cleavage.
I take back what I said before, Artemis thougt dreadfully, I hate my life. Fuck!
"Artemis! I didn't think I would see you here," Mineva said and bent down to hug him.
Artemis forced a smile ,"Minerva, it is nice to see you again." He awkwardly hugged her back.
Minerva pulled away from Artemis, her eyes were fluttering flirtateously and was smiling way to widely. She looked over to the girl next to him and examined her closerly like she was one of Minerva's experiments. The blond would have turned green with envy if it was possibly. She was obliviously no match for this mystery girl.
Her hair was long, wavy, and inky black that fell freely down her back and over her shoulders, light blue-green eyes that scanned Minerva up and down curiously, dark and long eyelashes, heart-shaped face, porcelain flawless skin, and full lips she seen girls pay thousands of dollars to miminck. She was stunning! Minerva's wide smile went down an inch.
"Arty, who's your friend," Minerva asked, trying to hide her jealousy.
Artemis put on his best smile, but he wanted to die inside. I can't believe this is happening, he thought. Why me? "This is-," Artemis began.
Faith held out her hand to Minerva with a beautiful charming smile, "Faith. Faith Holoway."
Minerva shook her hand grudgingly, "Very nice to meet you. I am Minerva Paradizo."
"Minerva, the Roman godess of wisedom from mythology, nice. It is very beautiful name," Faith said, her sultry, soft American accent was dripping with honey and charm. Minerva forced a smile and tighten her fists.
Artemis look back and forth between the two women, scared out of his mind. This is a nightmare! My girlfriend and the girl who I am sure has been stalking me are in the same room! I have to separate them before they (Minerva) kill each other.
"Minerva," Artemis began, "it has been nice seeing you, but we would like to be alone ..."
"I thought it would be good to have lunch together," Minerva insisted, "I haven't talked to you in awhile, and I would like to get know Faith more."
"Minerva, I don't think..."
"Sure, of course, you can have lunch with us," Faith interupted.
Artemis snapped his head toward Faith, she smirked at him.
"Please, have a seat," Faith gestured to the seat across from them.
Minerva sat down across from then and put her shopping bags under the table. "Thank you," she said politely, but she stared icily at Faith. When she settled down into her seat, she noticed the small boy in Faith arms, snoring softly. Her eyes widen in wonderment. "You have a child ," she said astondished.
Faith smiled and held Jamie tightly, "Yes, this is Jamie."
"Her younger brother," Artemis added before Minerva got the wrong idea.
"You take care of your brother?"
Faith nodded proudly, "I take care of this one and two others, but the other two are in boarding school. Thanks to Artemis," she kissed Artemis' cheek. His face turned scarlet, and she chuckled. Minerva wanted to jumped over the table and tear Faith apart for that.
"How very nice of him," Minerva gritted her teeth.
"I know. He is so sweet," she acclaimed while noticing Minerva's building up anger amusingly, "don't you agree?"
"Yes, he is very sweet." You slut.
Artemis smiled and chuckled nervously, "It was nothing really. They deserve nothing but the best and so do you, Faith."
Faith flashed him a beautiful smile, showing off her perfect white teeth. It made Artemis heart melt like ice. If she wanted to, she could make Artemis do anything she wants with just a smile and maybe a kiss or two.
Minerca cleared her throat to gain back their attention. They remembered her existence and smiled embarassedly.
"So," Minerva began, "How long have you two known each other?"
"We known each other two years, but we have been dating for a year and half," Faith answered.
Minerva took a sharp intake of breath. Two years! He kept a whole relationship secret from me for two years. All this time I thought he was emotionally in pain because of that bitch, Holly, but instead he busy screwing this tramp.
"So you two were friends, then decided to date?" Minerva continued while trying to keep her voice leveled, but she sooooo wanted to cause a scene.
"Well, something of the sorts," Artemis said.
"ARTEMIS!" Another familar voice called out to him.
No! No! No! No! No! He thought horrified.
Artemis slowly turned toward the voice, hoping it was his imagination. Unlucky for him, he saw Juliet coming toward him. She was dragging someone behind her, but he couldn't really see because Juliet was in the way.
This is the worst moument of my entire life, he thought dreadfully.
Juliet sat in the booth with the other female with her. Minerva grimance at them, but scooted over to make room for them. When the girl sat next to Juliet across from him, Artemis got a good look at the girl. His heart came to a violent halt, dropped to his shoes, shattered, then caught on fire.
"H-Holly!" Artemis stuttered, most uncharacteristic of him.
"H-Hey Artemis," Holly said awkwardly.
Even with the illusion of the mopher bracelet Holly wore, he can still clearly recognize his elfin ex-girlfriend.
Why me? I'm a good-ish person. I saved the world multiple times for crying out loud! Doesn't that count for anything?
"I'm surprised to see you here," he said fairly calm.
"Yeah, me too," Holly said shakely.
Holly's eyes focused on the female next to him and she felt serverly insecure about herself as she saw Faith. Juliet smile went down in awe at the girl.
"Wow, Arty! You grabbed a good one," Juliet said.
Artemis face turned red with extreme embarassement. "Juliet...nice to see you." My relationship is in serious jeopardy.
"Soooo...What's your name," Juliet asked, staring curiously at Faith.
Faith extended her hand toward Juliet politely, "I'm Faith. Faith Holoway."
"Nice to meet you, Faith. I'm Juliet Butler, one of Artmeis' friends." Juliet shook hands with Faith.
Faith was all charm, "Artemis has told me so much about you."
"Good things I hope," Juliet winked at Artemis.
"Very good things," Faith said charmingly. She turned her attention to Holly, "You are Holly, am I right?"
"Ah. Yeah. Nice to meet you."
Faith grinned and shook Holly's hand. "It is nice to finally meet you. Artemis has told me quite alot about you too."
Holly's eyes widen in surprise, " Really? He has?"
"Yes, he has, and I wanted to thank you personally for what you have done for him over the years before I met him."
"Uh. Yeah. That's what friends are for."
Faith nodded in agreement and smiled sincerely at Holly. The elf in disguise smiled back, maybe this new girl isn't bad at all.
"So," Juliet said to keep the conversation going, "What brings you two here."
"We were doing a little shopping that's all," Faith answered causally.
"Getting Arty to pay for a little shoppping spree I see," Juliet said jokingly to mask the questioning in her statement. She wanted to make sure Artemis was not dating a complete gold-digger.
"No, he unessarily volunteers to pay for everthing," Faith said and nudged Artemis.
"Definately sounds like Arty," Holly said.
"You experience that too," Faith leaned foward, "him paying for everything even though you say not to?"
"Yeah, you have no idea. I mean, it's sweet and everything at first then after awhile it gets annoying," Holly said while reminiscing when she and Artemis were dating.
"I know, and then he tries to go above and beyond and get you something completely extravagant." The dark haired girl said and put teasing emphasis on the last word.
"When did this start becoming about my spending habits," Artemis said.
"I'm sorry Artemis but it's true. The way you spend money on gifts is a little out of hand."
"Yeah," Holly and Juliet agreed unison.
"What? Is it wrong to take care of the one you love?"
"No, of course not, but there is a different between taking care of someone and spoiling them," Faith replied.
"She's right, Arty," Juliet said, "You do tend to be a spoiler."
"Because I want the person I am with to have the best?"
"Well, the thing is you kind of treat the women you're involved with like they're delicate diamonds," Juliet replied.
"In a way they kind of are," Artemis said as he took a sip of his wine.
Most of the female population in the booth glared at him.
"What's that suppose to mean? Are you saying that women are weak," Holly said offended.
"I didn't mean it in a offending way," Artemis defended himself.
"Then what did you mean, sweetheart," Faith replied.
Oh boy. Artemis sighed.
"What I mean is that when I love a woman very much like how I love Faith," he winked at her and Faith couldn't help but blush, "I want to take care of her and make her feel like a precious jewel like how a man should do for his woman."
"I agree with Artemis. A man should be able to take care of his woman," Minerva joined in the conversation but frowned when she saw Artemis barely paid any attention to her.
"Of course you would say that," Holly muttered.
Minerva glared at her, and Holly glared back with ten times more fire.
"I am sorry, I respect your opinion, but it is the 21st century. Women are stronger, smarter, and more powerful than they ever was before. We should be able to take care of ourselves," Faith opposed with a smirk.
"Yes exactly," Holly agreed.
"Hell yeah," Juliet complied.
"Right Artemis," Faith turned to Artemis with an awaiting smile and a glint in her eyes that said, You better agree with me.
"Yes, of course," Artemis yeilded quickly.
Faith smiled triumphantly, and was about to kiss his lips as a reward for his submission; he interupted her by putting a finger to her lips.
"But I will never stop providing for you and the boys." He said softly.
"Boys?" Juliet and Holly said unison. Then they both saw the child in her arms that they somehow didn't notice.
"Oh, where are my manners, this is Jamie," Faith told them and stroked the small boy's black hair lovingly.
"Awwwwwwwwe!" They cooed.
"He's so adorable, how old is he?" Holly asked.
"He's four-years-old," Faith smiled, and kissed the slumbering boy's forehead.
Juliet winked at Artemis, "Arty, I didn't know you had a thing for moms."
Artemis face was bright red, "That is not the case! Besides, Jamie is not her son, he is her young brother."
"You take care your brother," Juliet asked curiously.
"Brothers, and yes I do. All three of them."
"Where are the other two at the arcade or something," Holly asked.
"No, they are attending boarding school," Faith answered.
"Which one?"
"The one I went to," Artemis answered.
"Saint Bartleby's? I thought you hated that place," Juliet said confused.
"I hope it burns actually, but it would be very good on their resume when they are older," Artemis explained.
"Awwwwe! Look at Arty being father figure. They grow up so fast," Juliet said jokingly, and wiped a fake tear from her eye.
"Speaking of which," Minerva said, narrowing her eyes at Faith, "Where are your parents? Shouldn't they be taking care of their children instead of you?"
Holly and Juliet stared at Faith waiting for an answer. Artemis felt Faith tense up slightly, he was afraid something like this would happen.
Faith looked down for a moument before she met Minerva's critical stare with strong eyes. "Our parents are gone for good," she answered firmly.
Holly and Juliet looked at Faith sympathetically. Artemis rubbed her shoulder to comfort her and clenched his fist tightly with his other hand.
"I'm sorry for your losses. I know how it feels to lose both parents," Holly said in empathy.
"Yeah, me too," Juliet said softly.
Faith smiled at them appriciatively, "Thank you, but don't feel sorry us, believe me, it's not worth it."
Minerva raised her eyebrow at the last thing she said. She doesn't trust Faith, and her senses tell her that she's hiding someting. She's going to have to do research on this girl, and find out more about her. Hopefully, she can find something that will tear Artemis and Faith apart, so she can have him all to herself.
"It must be difficult raising three children all by yourself," Minerva challenged, "not being able to do what you want or live out your youth."
"Well, I'm not going to lie, raising children does have its setbacks, but the rewards are indescribable," Faith said smoothly, and her eyes gleaming with anticipation on what the blond French girl is getting at.
"It must also be even harder because of your class," Minerva went on.
"I'm sorry, but what exactly do you mean by 'your class'?" Faith asked.
"Lower class I mean," Minerva smirked evilly.
Danm it. I had a feeling Minerva would do this. Artmemis thought.
Minerva, you disrespectful, low bitch. Holly thought.
This is getting good. Juliet thought.
"What makes make you think that I am lower class," Faith replied calmly.
Minerva smirked. "Well usually people who are raising children on their own at a young age are lower class," she said simply. (AN: No offense to anyone. Minerva said it so kill her instead!)
Faith kept on her poker face, she smiled at Minerva charmingly, "I assure you, Ms. Paradizo, that my brothers and I are not lower class."
"Are you sure you're not thinking that because you're grinding yourself all over Artemis?"
"Minerva, don't-"
Faith turned Artemis' head toward her and kissed him briefly; Minerva's blood boiled at the sight. "It's fine Artemis," she said softly, "you don't need to stop her." Faith turned to Minerva with an amused smirk, "Please continue. This is very amusing to me."
"Amusing? What do mean by amusing," Minerva gritted her teeth.
"It's amusing to me how someone can make quick assumptions and not know the whole picture."
"I think the picture is pretty clear. You obviously have no money and have children latched on your legs, and needed someone to take care you so you nabbed Artemis," Minerva spat.
Faith was nodding understandingly, "That is an easy assumption to make espcially for someone like you."
"Someone like me?"
"Well based on my observations, and everyone's uneasy reactions toward you I think you are spoiled rotten princess who doesn't know a thing about something called struggle. And while you're insinuating that I am some sort of maneater, I can't help notice but the very expensive bags you were carrying, I'm guessing you don't work so you probably spend most of your time draining your father's money or riding anyone who just has an excessive amount money."
Minerva slammed her hands on the table and rised up from her seat, " You bi-"
"Sorry to interupt your little temper tantrum, but there is young child here so could you please watch your language," Faith interupted smartly.
"Artemis, you are not going to let her talk to me like that, are you," Minerva turned to Artemis, expecting him to be on her side.
Artemis raised his palms, "I am sorry, but I can't help you."
"Artemis, I've known longer than she has, are you seriously taking her side instead of mine," Minerva nearly shouted.
"I am sorry Minerva, but you are the one who started this argument. I can't take your side when you are wrong."
Minerva blinked back her tears, "First you choose Holly over me, now this slut."
"Ms. Paradizo, it really makes me upset when someone who doesn't know me at all calls me slut. I suggest maybe you should leave and spare yourself the humiliation that you're causing yourself before you get stab-I mean, disrespected," Faith said smoothly but threateningly.
"How dare you! Do you have any idea who you're dealing with," Minerva shouted.
"Like I said before a spoiled, rotten princess. Listen, Ms. Paradizo, I was trying to be nice, but you lost my respect, and everyone wants you to leave so be a dear and go away." Faith countered.
Minerva's face was turning red from with fury. She swung her hand to slap Faith, but Artemis caught her hand just in time. He had a firm grip of her hand, and stared her down with a proctective glare.
"Minerva, Faith is right, you need to leave," Artemis said firmly and let go of her hand.
Minerva looked at Artemis with pleading eyes, "Artemis, I-"
"Minerva, please, you overstayed your welcome. You need to leave. Now."
"Artemis please-"
"Holly. Juliet. Will you please make way for Minerva so she can leave."
Holly and Juliet jumped out of the booth quickly, eager for Minerva to depart. Minerva gave one last hateful glare at Faith, who trying hard not to smirk, before she grabbed her shopping bags and stormed out the resturant, cursing profanities in French as she left.
Holly and Juliet sat back down awkwardly, not knowing what to say next. Luckily, Faith decided to ease the uncomfortable silence, "Well, thank goodness that was resolved quickly."
"I must say Faith you told her off," Holly complimented.
"Yeah, you handled that like a boss," Juliet high-fived Faith.
Faith smirked, "No one calls me a slut or calls my family lower class," she turns to Artemis, "Is she always like that?"
"Well..."
"Oh, that was nothing," Holly interupted, "It's just the beginning. Watch out for her, believe me, she will go to exetreme lengths to get rid of you."
"Good to know, but I'm not too worried. I have handled people far worse than her."
"Still, watch out for her. She's manipulative, and a crazy bitch."
Faith nodded and turned to Artemis, "What do you think Artemis?"
Artemis cleared his throat, "Minerva is a bit of a handful, I have known that since we met, but she's nothing I can't handle."
"I don't understand why you continue to be friends with her, Arty. She's crazy," Holly exclaimed.
"Despite everything there is good in her, it's just that she is a bit...obesessive," Artemis explained.
"Over your money," Holly added darkly.
Faith sighed, "Well, if she's worthy of your friendship, Artemis, next time I will be civil with her."
"Don't you mean nice," Juliet asked.
"No, civil."
Juliet and Holly looked toward Artemis for explanation.
"She means she will share plesantries with her signature glare," Artemis explained.
"Signature glare," Juliet giggled.
"It's not really a signature it's more of a defense mechanism for people I don't like or trust," Faith clarified.
"Have you ever used it on Arty," Juliet asked curiously.
"Oh, hell yes. I remembered on our first date I did nothing, but glare at him," Faith chuckled and nudged Artemis.
"Yes," Artemis grinned, "I remembered too. If looks could kill, I would have been incinerated, but I would be lying if I said that it wasn't adorable."
"You're the first person to think so, usually people find it threatening like a vampire," Faith said.
"Probably not as threatening as Artemis' smile," Holly remarked.
"Oh yeah, Artemis' vampire smile. Super creepy," Juliet shivered.
"Hurtful," Artemis said in a mocking hurt voice, "It is not creepy."
"My brother, your bodyguard, and your best friend who also saw alot of crazy, and I mean crazy things in his long life and even his spine shiver when he sees that vampire smile," Juliet exclaimed.
"Yeah, it even has me spooked," Holly agreed.
Artemis smiled the said smiled, "Oh really."
Holly and Juliet felt their spines shiver. He still got it.
Faith tilted her head to the side confused, "Am I missing something?"
Artemis turned to Faith with his signature vampire smile.
"I don't get it," Faith said confused.
Juliet's mouth dropped, "Aren't you a little creep out by it?"
"Uhhh... No, not really. Should I be?"
"Oh my God," Holly gasped.
"Oh my God is right," Juliet complied.
"See, my smile is not creepy," Artemis said triumphally.
"I am still confused. What's not creepy," Faith asked, she completely lost track of the conversation.
"You are immune," Juliet said in awe.
"Immune to what?" Faith asked.
"His smile."
"What smile."
"His vampire smile."
"Oh that... It's not creepy. It's cute."
If Juliet and Holly were drinking something they would have spewed it all over Artemis, Faith, and Jamie.
"Cute...You think...its...cute," Juliet said stupefied.
Artemis wrapped his arm around her waist tighter, and was beaming. If Artemis wasn't the serious, mature person that he was, he would have mockingly stuck his tongue out at Holly and Juliet .
"You are the first person to think so," Holly said.
"I suppose I am," Faith smiled.
"Arty, you seriously found a good one," Juliet congratulate.
Artemis kissed Faith's temple lovingly, "Not good, amazing."
"What can say I am a woman of many talents," she said with a sultry smirk and winked.
Artemis chuckled and kissed her lips thoughtlessly. Faith moaned into his lips, completely forgetting about Holly and Juliet. Holly look away immediately. Juliet wasn't really faized by it, she seen lots of her friends makeout in front of her and done the same to them. The young female Butler nudged the elf, "Is it me or do I hear wedding bells coming along."
Artemis, Faith, Holly, and Juliet all had lunch together in Divinity. They laughed, poked fun at each other, especially at Artemis. Juliet and Holly got to know Faith and really like her. Faith was very smart, almost on Artemis' level, funny, and charming. They also saw her motherly side when Jamie woke up. Holly and Juliet watched Faith constantly kiss Jamie lovingly on his forehead as he sat on her lap and politely ate his sandwitches that Faith packed for him. They constantly gushed at the small adorable boy, and got to know more about him.
The blond and the elf also saw how affectionate and loving Artemis and Faith are to each other. They loved picking on each other, but it was so endearing and they laugh about it. Holly and Juliet noticed small gestures like how they sit so close to each other it was almost like they were one, or how they touch each other in a non-perverted but still loving way. A blind person could see that Artemis and Faith were in love with each other, and Holly and Juliet was truly happy for them.
After they finished eating lunch, Artemis payed for their meals, they got up and left the resturant. They walked through the mall still conversating and traveled to parking lot. They stopped at a black limosine that was parked for Artemis, Faith, and Jamie.
"It was nice meeting you both," Faith smiled sweetly to Holly and Juliet.
"It was nice meeting you too, Faith," Holly said sincerely, "I can't wait to see you again next time."
"Yeah, we should totally go shopping together sometime, just us girls," Juliet said excitedly.
"I'll be looking foward to it," Faith grinned and winked at them before getting into the limosine. That left Artemis, Holly, Juliet in the parking lot.
"Wow, Arty, I'm really impressed," Holly praised, "I don't see a thing wrong with her."
Artemis smiled proudly, "Thank you. Despite everything I had a feeling you would like her."
"So when do you plan on telling everyone else," Holly asked.
"And when do you plan on coming home," Juliet asked, "Butler and Angeline have been on edge while you've been gone."
" I will tell everyone else very soon, and I will be back home tomorrow," Artemis answered.
"Sounds like a plan," Juliet said while stretching, "I guess I'll see you at home Arty."
"And I guess I'll talk to you soon...Oh wait, Artemis," Holly said.
"Yes Holly?"
She punched him hard on his shoulder.
"Ow!"
"That's for not answering my calls! I was worried sick!"
Artemis rubbed his throbbing shoulder, "I see you have not lost your strength."
Holly cracked her knuckles playfully, "There's more where that came from if you ever scare me like that again. I didn't know what to think while you were disappering."
"Sorry," He apologized, "I have been preoccupied."
"I can see that," Juliet giggled, "Judging from that little make out session earlier and how your skin glows, you have been getting busy! Man, and here I thought you didn't have it in you."
Artemis face turned scarlet and he heard giggling from inside of the limo.
"Very mature," he sighed.
Juliet hugged him good-bye, "I know, but you love me anyway."
Artemis hugged her back, he couldn't help but smile. Holly gave Artemis a hug too and friendly kiss on the cheek.
"I'm glad I got to hang out with you again, I missed you so much," Holly said softly.
"I missed you too," Artemis said back.
When they withdrawn from each other, Holly smiled at Artemis. "Good luck on the whole relationship thing, try not to get her knock up. Wait until you're married, young man," Holly waved, and Artemis blushed. Her and Juliet started walking away to Juliet's vehicle.
"Holly. Juliet," Artemis called suddenly.
The girls turned to Artemis. "What is it," Juliet asked.
"I wanted to tell you that no matter what, do not tell anyone about this," Artemis warned, "I don't want anyone to know about us, yet. Can I trust you two to not speak of this to anyone?"
Juliet saluted, "You can count on us! We won't tell a soul. Cross our hearts and hope to die!"
Artemis sighed in relief, "Thank you. I will talk to you two as soon as I can." He got into the limosine and drove out of the parking lot and disappeared down into the road.
Juliet playfully pat Holly hard on her back and almost made her tumble down. "Well, this was an eventful day," Juliet grinned, "We found out what was wrong with Artemis, met his new girlfried, saw Minerva get pissed off, and got new cute clothes."
"Not to mention you almost broke my back," Holly exclaimed, but Juliet wasn't listening. She was pretty much in the land of Juliet.
"Oh my gosh! I can't wait for Artemis to tell everyone, especially Big Bro. His jaw will seriously fall off his face! Can you also imagine the look on Mr. and Mrs. Fowl's faces? Priceless!"
Holly chuckled as they walked to the car, "I have to admit it would be funny. Imagine when Foaly and Mulch hears about this, they are going to be down his throat! They are never going to live it down."
Juliet laughed, "That new girl better watch out, I have a feeling she's going to be in for it soon."
"Well, that wasn't a complete disaster," Artemis sighed as they drove back to Faith's apartment in the limo.
"Oh really? What did you expected? A catfight," Faith chuckled with Jamie cuddled close next to her peacefully and she was leaning on Artemis' chest.
"No...I expected murder."
Faith laughed, "Oh, what's wrong, Artemis? Thought I was going to bite someone."
"Well..."
Faith turned his face toward her with her index finger,"I may not be the easiest person to get along with, you of all people should know that, but I know how to turn up the charm and control my-"
"Sharp-tougue," Artemis finished with a smirk.
"Yes," Faith admitted, "and I can be-"
"Alluring, tempting, sexy," he went on.
"I was going to say nice and keep it in your pants...until tonight."
Artemis smiled deviously and Faith new that later that night was going to very stimulating...
~Later that day~ FOWL MANOR
Minerva was banging on the grand double doors of the entrance into Fowl Manor violently, waitng impatiently for someone to open it. Butler hurriedly went to the doors wondering who could be banging on the doors like an animal. Great, who did Artemis piss off this time, Butler thought darkly and answered the door. Minerva pushes past the bulky bodyguard, and pretty much let herself in. She frantically looked for Artemis around the grandness and beauty that was Fowl Manor. She stumped her foot childishly when she didn't see him. Butler closed the door slowly, his face was contorted with confusion.
"Minerva, is everything..."
"Where's Artemis," she snapped at Butler
"He hasn't came back, yet. I haven't talked or seen him today or yesterday," Butler answered.
Minerva narrowed her eyes and marched closer to Butler, "He's still with her, isn't he?"
The burly bodyguard furrowed his eyebrows, "With who? I don't know who you're talking about."
Minerva was stamping her irritably, "Do not play dumb with me, Butler. I a) don't have any patients for this and b) I don't have any fucking patients for this. Tell. Me. Is he still with her!"
Butler was tilting his head to the side in genuine confusion, "I don't know who you're referring too...Who's her?"
Minerva studied the older man's deep, dark blue eyes, and saw he was truely lost.
"He hasn't told you either," Minerva said quitely, "I thought out of everyone he would most likely tell you."
Butler may have been older, but that does not mean his hyper sense of hearing has dulled. "What do mean he hasn't told me yet? Minerva what are you talking about," Butler demanded.
"Butler, who was that at the doors making so much noise," a soft, elegant voice called from the grand staircase. The voice belong to Angeline Fowl who was with her husband, Artemis Fowl Sr.
Minerva quickly straighten up when she saw Mr. and Mrs. Fowl walking down the staircase elegantly. Mrs. Fowl soon notice Minerva near the staircase.
"Minerva," Angeline said surprised, "I wasn't expecting to see you. Is there something wrong?"
Minerva looked back at Butler who wanted an answer from the earlier outburst then to Mr. and Mrs. Fowl. A devilish smile creep upon her lips, "I have something to tell you all about Artemis..."
Yes! I finally finsihed it! I am so so so so sorry it took too long. Blame school. Hopefully chapter 4 won't take so long.
Thanks for reading!33 Until next time!