A/N: Guys, I just found the perfect soundtrack for this story, it's The Other Side by Jason Derulo. Anyway, this is the final chapter, so I'd like to thank all of you who read and reviewed, followed and faved this story. Your support means a lot to me.

Chapter 4

She woke up several hours later to find herself wrapped securely in Wally's arms, and it felt surprisingly comfortable. She never believed in something like missing puzzle pieces when two partners just click together. She never liked sleeping with someone because in her opinion people were not meant to sleep touching each other. It always suffocated her, or her hair got in the way, or the height difference made it awkward and uncomfortable, or the guy was too clingy and she couldn't even escape his embrace to go to the bathroom. Artemis expected something like this to happen with Wally but he proved her wrong second night in a row. She carefully turned around to face him, his arms still around her. He looked so adorable in his sleep, though she would ever admit it to anyone. Men are not cute and adorable, they are manly as hell. She has learnt that lesson a long time ago. But she couldn't help it and giggled softly. His hair was tousled, eyelashes fluttered, freckles seemed a little brighter, lips were parted just a little and his jaw line already started to get covered with a dark red stubble. The sight made her remember one time back in the superhero days. The team agreed to meet at the cave just to hang out to get to know each other better and to celebrate one particularly successful mission. Megan cooked so much food even Wally couldn't eat it all. Artemis was apprehensive about this whole hanging out thing at first because she still didn't tell anyone about her family, but it was very fun and she had a great time. They played board games, had a video games tournament where the team divided into two sub-teams led by Wally and Robin. Of course she chose Robin's side even though she kind of wanted to be in Wally's team for a change, but her pride wouldn't let her. So she tried her best to beat him when they were paired up against each other. Robin's team won. It was a great night and when everything came to an end and they were cleaning up she found Wally asleep on the couch with a bowl of chips. She wanted to prank him at first and scare the shit out of him, but stopped for a second to get a closer look on his face. He looked almost exactly as he did right now, so peaceful and very attractive. She stopped her hand half-way to his face and quickly looked around to make sure nobody saw this awkward moment of weakness. Suddenly Wally opened his eyes and it felt like those green orbs stared right into her soul. He smiled at her sleepily, apparently still not fully awake and not realizing what he was doing. Then a few seconds later he flinched and his expression changed into annoyed one.

"Gah! Sneaking on people much?"

"Oh, look who honored us with his awakening! Get your ass up and help to wash the dishes." Artemis scolded.

"We have a dish washing machine for that!" he countered.

"I don't recall the washing machine eating all the snacks." She snapped back.

"Wally, Artemis, what's going on?" Megan came up to them.

"Trying to get Kid Malingerer here to help you with the dishes."Artemis narrowed her eyes at Wally. "He gobbled everything in one bite and fell asleep instead of helping like the rest of us."

"It's okay, Artemis, I already did that myself." Megan smiled at both of them.

"You are the best, Green Cheeks. The food was amazing. I could get used to you cooking to me like that." He wiggled his eyebrows suggestively to the Martian which annoyed the archer to no end.
"Argh, grow up!" She smacked him on the back of his head and stomped away.

Later that day when she came back home she wondered if that smile meant anything, what he was dreaming of… but she made herself brush those thoughts away. He liked M'gann, not her and it was god damn frustrating. The memory made her smile. And now after all those years he's lying in her bed and she agreed to become his girlfriend. She couldn't believe it was actually happening.

Is it too fast? Is she making a mistake? Come to think about it she doesn't really know the guy in front of her. All she has is her old memories and what he told her. For all she knows he could be a completely different person than she remembered. Is sex really THAT affecting? She had some experience in the past when she let the physical attraction to cloud her judgment, to affect her in a way she couldn't see the obvious flaws in her boyfriend's behavior and in the way he treated her. Is she letting this happen again?

She didn't have the answers to these questions. She wanted to believe in their happy ending but the pragmatic part of her found its way back into her thoughts. She was tired after a long flight, confused by all those emotions she felt after seeing her old friends after seven years apart. She needed to digest all that information without Wally appearing on her doorstep. She had a few one night stands in the past and didn't think her encounter with Wally would be any different. But then again, it was Wally. The person she once knew, worked together, learnt to trust him with her life. He wasn't just some random guy she met in the club to shag and never see him again. He was different because she already linked him to her memories of the fifteen years old him. Artemis felt like she said yes way too fast; let him in her bed without a second thought again. She felt like this whole situation was rushed and she didn't even have the chance to stop a second and figure it out. It bothered her. How was it possible? She intended to escape before he wakes up the night before and now she let him in her bed willingly, when she should've closed the door in front of him instead.

But it felt so good to lie like this in his arms. Is it purely physical or emotional? What attracted her to him so much: his present self or her old memories of the guy he used to be? Is he the same person he was before? Is she the same girl she used to be? Is there a place in their new lives for this 'relationship'? She couldn't decide what to do further. She desperately tried to focus and put her thoughts together but they kept scattering in her mind.

Who said it has to be serious? Sex was really good. A lot of couples base their relationship on sex and when they get tired of it, they split – no scandals, no drama. Come to think about it, it might actually work. It's not like she's in love with him or anything. They're going to fulfill their teenage fantasies about each other, they're going to fuck like crazy and eventually the novelty is going to wear off and they could easily go their separate ways finally having their closure from the young days. Seems legit. Plus, a girl can never give up a compatible sexual partner who can make her come. Considering she hasn't been dating anyone in a while she could use a healthy and satisfying sexual life. The inner voice in her head was telling her that she should've contemplated longer, think this through but she decided to screw that. She was having one of those moments in her life where she had to decide which way to go. So maybe this fling with Wally could be a sign of destiny to her showing what to do next. She just graduated and got her bachelor's degree in history. Her final project topic was the history of archery throughout the years. She liked her major and wanted her job to be connected to it somehow. After graduation she got an internship in Louvre museum in their research department, but unfortunately they didn't have any permanent positions available, so she had to leave being promised a very flattering recommendation letter when needed to her employer whoever it might be. She knew that Ollie would help her and pay for everything since he considered her a daughter of sorts, but she wanted to make her own carrier and finally repay the favor he offered her seven years ago.

She was thinking about going back to States, but still wasn't sure if she would be welcomed and feel comfortable there. So when she got Dick's invitation she considered it as a chance to test the waters. And somehow it brought Wally into her bed. The newly single Wally right after a break up… she still didn't like that fact because being someone's rebound girl was never a go-to for beginning a new relationship. So she kept talking herself into this thing as a purely physical arrangement. She could help a friend to get over his ex and she needs a good shag anyway, so it's a win-win situation, right? Of course she wasn't going to tell him about it. But as long as she has this safe façade for their 'relationship' it could probably hush her consciousness. Otherwise she would over analyze every single detail and it's going to drive them both insane. She persuaded herself into thinking about this whole thing as a fun and easy fling that doesn't mean anything. As long as she can pretend it's true in her mind her heart is not going to get hurt.

Making that conclusion helped her come to terms with this newly found romance and she decided to enjoy it as much as she can.

Artemis kept staring at him and a warm feeling crawled up her chest. There was just something about sleeping guys.

"Are you always such a creep?" he mumbled, voice still husky from sleep. She flinched.

"How long have you been awake?" she asked indignantly.

"Long enough." He slowly opened his eyes and smirked. Damn, he looked so charming. She couldn't help a chuckle.

"Are you hungry? We still have leftovers from yesterday dinner." After she said yes and he kissed her they decided that long distance flight took its toll on them, so Wally went to take a shower while Artemis ordered some take out. They had dinner and then went straight to bed, nothing sexual happened.

"Babe, I'm always hungry," he pulled her closer "but right now I have something else in mind." He gently covered her lips with his. They don't have to rush this time, they have all the time in the world. She leaned in his embrace aching for his touch. He moved to lie on top of her and let his right hand wonder down her body. She wore a small silk PJ set consisting of shorts and a tank top. He glided his palm over the smooth fabric down to her toned leg pulling it upwards bent in the knee. He went to bed wearing only boxer briefs so she could feel his hot skin under her fingers and it set her nerves on fire. She once again thanked God for Wally being such a good kisser. She dated guys who were pretty good in the sack but were lousy kissers and it always disappointed her so much, but Wally was a combination of both – a rather rare combination she might add. He made her hot and bothered with only just a kiss and all her apprehensions about this arrangement went straight out of her head. She pushed him lightly and turned them over to be on top, he chuckled in the kiss remembering she did the exact same thing their first time. But she kept kissing him moving to his earlobe and then down his neck to find the spot behind his ear was extremely sensitive. When she gently sucked on it the chuckle turned into a moan. His grip on her waist tightened as she kept teasing that special spot with her tongue and teeth. She went down his neck softly biting the place where it joint with the shoulder marveling at the sight of his hot toned body. Discovering all the sensitive areas on it would be so exciting. She anticipated the process of drawing some sort of 'treasure map' of Wally's body in her mind. He dragged himself into a sitting position leaning on the headboard and pulled her closer for another kiss; all the while their hands kept exploring each other. His palms lifted the hem of her tank top and came to lie on her waist making her breathing hitch. She looked into his eyes before going down to cover his shoulders and chest with soft pecks and bites. His eyes were a dark shade of green clouded with desire. She could feel his arousal through two layers of fabric between them. Remembering how it felt inside of her made her squirm with excitement and she rubbed her core against his erection without thinking. He let out a low husky moan and yanked her top up pulling it off. She lifted her arms up helping him getting rid of the garment and her breasts perked up. He inclined to suck on her nipples hungrily. She inhaled sharply entwining her fingers in his hair. He was very gentle yet persistent and seemed to cover every inch of her chest with kisses and soft nips. Her fingers were trailing over his shoulders and neck as she couldn't stop touching him but her mind was clouded with lust so she couldn't really do any certain motion. He hugged her closer and turned them over again. Her eyes fluttered open only to close again as he sealed her lips with another passionate smooch. His hands went down and pulled her PJ shorts releasing her olive skin from the last obstacle standing in his way. She sighed quietly and lifted her hips a little to help him. When she was completely naked he took a second to take in the sight in front of him. No matter how much he was looking at her it seemed not enough. He wanted to remember her like this. She braided her hair before going to bed, so now she was lying there with a messy side-braid, light blush on her cheeks, parted plump lips and a lustful look in her eyes.

"Wally?" She whispered in confusion.

"Shh…" he silenced her with another smoldering kiss and then affectionately turned her over to lie on her stomach. She looked over her shoulder as he came to lie on top of her. He just smiled at her and leaned in to latch his lips on the back of her neck. She let out a small moan as it was one of her very sensitive spots. He kept caressing her neck and shoulders with his tongue all the while rubbing his erection against her entrance through his boxers. When he travelled down her back nipping and licking along her spine her moans became louder and got that sexy husky undertone to them that turned him on so much. He discovered that her back was a goldmine of erogenous zones especially that area between her shoulder blades and on her lower back and just along her vertebra. She was breathing heavily and squirming under his touch. She perked her butt and spread her legs trying to get more action. He slowly glided his palm down her side and butt cheek to her entrance to find it really hot and moist. She jerked up involuntarily trying to get his fingers inside.

"Wally… please…" she was biting her lip as her arousal was too hard to bear. So he used his super speed to get condoms out of his backpack on the other side of the room and came back in a couple of seconds, taking his underwear off. He put a condom on and positioned himself on top of her holding his weight on his forearms. She wiggled under him to lift her hips allowing him a better access. He teased her entrance a little bit rubbing the head against her wet folds which caused her to moan loudly. She snaked her arm under her body, pressed her fingers to her clit when he fully entered her. They both groaned in unison. He felt just as big and good as she remembered. When he rocked his hips to go even deeper, she whispered his name hoarsely. He certainly was one of the best lovers she ever had. He started moving inside of her in a slow steady rhythm. She kept pulling her hips up with every thrust turning their current position into almost a doggy style. He kept moving faster and harder stretching her out, pressing that special spot. His hand found its way to cover hers on her clit as he gently replaced it to rub circles making her tremble slightly with pleasure. Screw that, he is THE best lover she'd ever had. He kept going faster, their breathing got shallow, and he pressed his fingers to that particular bundle of nerves tighter, as they were both reaching their climax. Her husky moans of his name made it more difficult for him to contain himself. He saw her hand went up and covered her left breast. The sight made something explode in him. She looked so ridiculously hot he couldn't restrain himself any longer. His movements got erratic, his digits started to vibrate involuntarily and with a pinch on her nipple she came hard and he just couldn't help but follow. He kept thrusting into her as his orgasm washed all the coherent thoughts out if his brain. She was shaking underneath him as he still kept massaging her clit making her climax last. When he pulled away releasing her she fell on the sheets covering her eyes with a shaky palm.

When she found a little bit of strength to turn around he already got rid of the condom and came to lie beside her pulling her closer. She rested her head comfortably on his shoulder. They were both breathing heavily too exhausted to say a word. Wally stared at the ceiling feeling complete and utter satisfaction.

"You know… you fit perfectly into my shoulder. Like we were made for each other." He said softly. He recalled cuddling with Linda was a very awkward thing to do as she couldn't find the comfortable position no matter how much she stirred.

"Mmm…" was all Artemis could master. She threw her arm over Wally's chest and felt his heartbeat slowing down a little under her hand.

They lied like that for quite some time. He asked her about her life in Paris and seemed very interested in her studies; she told him stories from her everyday life. Their conversation sometimes stopped for a make out session. Then they talked again and made out and talked about everything and laughed and made out again. She couldn't tell how many hours they've spent in bed like this. She caught herself thinking that it was incredibly intimate to make love and share their lives with each other and she couldn't remember when the last time she did that with any other guy was or if she ever did that at all. It felt so good to tell him about her dreams and aspirations, it felt right. So she wasn't even surprised when the topic of her further life came up in the conversation. She admitted to him she was thinking about coming back to Gotham. He immediately remembered a few museums where he attended weapon themed exhibitions and it actually gave her a few ideas about her possible future employment. Him working in WayneTech also helped matters in choosing the city. He contemplated suggesting her to stay at his place until she finds her own but it was too soon. Plus she just said she wanted to make it on her own, find a job she would be interested in and rent her own apartment. He respected that. He knew how it felt loving his job, waking up every day happy about the fact he's going to spend another day doing stuff he enjoys. He wished she had a chance to experience that too. At the moment he was happy he wouldn't have to persuade her to move back to US as she already considered it herself. Long distance relationship was not something he fancied, especially after he got the taste of her. He squeezed her tighter in his arms at the thought.

"Artemis, please don't run away this time." He whispered not looking at her.

"I won't…" It made her heart squeeze hearing so much hope and longing in his voice.

"Promise?"

"Well duh... I'm not gonna run away, this is my apartment, Kid Goof." She tried to turn it into a joke but they both knew she really meant it this time, but he decided to play on it.

"If you try, I'm gonna tie you up to this bed." He poked her in the ribs playfully and she stuck her tongue out in response.

"I may be rusty, but I would escape any of your traps." She bragged.

He put a hand on his hip and made the best Artemis impression he could master. "Whatever, Baywatch, I'm here to stay." She giggled and made her way on top of him sealing his lips with a kiss. Yeah, he is definitely going to stay and frankly she didn't mind it, didn't mind at all.

~ The end ~

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~ Roxy x