AN: I wasn't supposed to post the third chapter today (secretly I have this thing complete :p just 7 chps to go from here) but I read a review that just cracked me up. Thank you Lucy-Alverse-Evolution this is for you.
Wednesday Happy Harbor 18:00 p.m.
Robin
The mission completely overtook my focus helping me distract from the events of yesterday. Hey, in my defense I wanted to taste Artemis's pudding long before it got to her mouth and she wasn't even eating it properly. Wally lectured me enough after that. When I came back I felt like heading to the beach only to find Wally and Artemis comfortably admiring the sunset.
I had been eavesdropping since 'Mis asked about anger issues. It still annoyed me how they didn't realize they were basically being intimate friends but in front of everyone they claimed fervent hatred. I knew there was no point in caring about that and dismissed the thought with a smile. I sneaked beside Wally and used my index finger to cover his open mouth before he blew my cover.
He wasn't the target. Artemis looked way too tense on this beautiful noon and that just wasn't fun for me. KF somehow didn't alert her when I grabbed her tiny shoulders and shoved her down, until we both fell on top of Wally pushing the air off his lungs with a loud 'ompf'.
Her head fell harshly on my chest and my head hit Wally's stomach with a dull sound. Artemis started squirming like a turtle that got turned over until she flipped, her eyes locking with mine. She looked downright enraged and flushed.
"I will kill you!" She roared and threw herself at me trying to squeeze my neck. I started laughing, ignoring how Wally was receiving all the misplaced elbows and knees by being the mat we were currently fighting on. I was so happy I decided to skip Batsy's usual after mission lecture.
"I'm sorry! You just looked so distraught!"
"Fuck off stupid computer idiot. Ugh!"
"Cut it out you both. Ow that's my leg!"
Later…
The cave Wednesday 18:25 p.m
Wally
When we returned to the cave we looked messy, disheveled, and very stupid. Artemis's white tank top was torn off from a sleeve and still dangling, green bra visible, not that I cared. Dick's hair looked like ash from all the sand on it. I felt as if two rhinoceros had stomped all over me which might as well be the truth.
After all the pouncing and Dick's puns I couldn't even remember why I was so obsessed with feeling important. So what if Dick eats from Artemis's food. Who cares if I'm not 'the guy' like Conner. Who cares if Artemis laughed at my constant fails? Dick came back being the same and turns out somehow Artemis has a soft side. I think? She said something about being true to myself I guess.
We entered the living room and no one even asked why we looked like we just got out from a tsunami, which I appreciated. Robin was still trying to jump on Artemis's back (literally) completely unaware of the vein popping at the side of her head. In the end he got away with getting a piggy back ride from her. As I looked at them entering the kitchen I felt like they were really close. Only friends would willingly tolerate so much.
That didn't change the fact that Artemis was still an annoying girl trying to show off and I hated how much she resembled me sometimes. And last time I recall she and Dick weren't best buds, not that I cared. I sped to the communal showers and hoped Dick would continue his koala bear act with Artemis while I bathed. I just needed alone time to prepare for whatever brilliant idea (involving Artemis) Dick would have later.
Wednesday the Cave 18:30 p.m.
Robin
Hugging Artemis was both like embracing a stiff tree and holding a soft newborn. It compared to experiencing two very delicate and rough sensations at once. Scary yet heartwarming. Could be bigger on the breast size though. My hands tried not to touch but they gravitated there each time she tried to lift her arms and throw me off.
"'Mis, this could go on all night so please just accept it." I purposely lowered my voice near her ear to effectively calm her. That trick always worked. She tensed her shoulders as if a cold chill had crept through her. Then her body went floppy and she had to lean a hand against to fridge for support.
"Robin… When I have a kid I will make him torture you like you did to me." She hissed defeated.
"I hope you name him like me then, or maybe something cool and prophetic to seal his destiny."
"Forget it. I will kill you myself." She said her tone was more calm and playful than before.
"Hey, why don't you stay? We can watch movies all night." The idea blurted out before I processed it. I didn't even know if Wally would want her on our boy's night.
"I don't know, mom will be worried." She said walking towards the couches. I kept a firm hold on her just in case. Then she did a trust fall on the couch, squishing the air off my body, quickly standing up before I could cling to her back again.
"Not fair." I pouted knowing how well the puppy face worked on anyone.
"You're still wearing your shades dumbass…" She laughed. I ignored that for the sake of convincing her.
"Just call your mom; I stacked up on junk food and rented cool Japanese ghost stories I know you love." I said already knowing she would say yes to that. I guess now the bro night would be shared with Artemis, and Wally would have to agree.
She finally gave up at refuting me and started gathering popcorn, nachos, pretzels, soda and extra of everything for Wally. When Wally came out of the shower, steam was still exuding off his body. He was wearing only his sweatpants, with his white shirt still in his hand and a towel around his neck. His hair was moist and he shook it like a wet dog drying off.
Artemis looked like she was trying very hard to keep her eyes above his waist.
"So I guess she's staying?" Wally asked raising an eyebrow unimpressed and obviously trying to ignore her presence.
"Yup." I answered before deciding it was time for my shower. "So I guess I will shower now" I said somersaulting until I was by the door with Wally. It was time to lighten up the mood.
"Who would like to join and or assist me?" I asked before leaving the room. Wally looked at me with a snarl.
"I will shower in my room. Thank you very much." Artemis said and with that pushed me out of her way.
TBC
