Big Surprise Chapter 28
"It's been two months and she still hasn't said anything to me" Artemis said standing on the edge of a sky scraper with her hands on her hips and her blonde ponytail flowing behind her in the wind. She was currently on patrol with Green Arrow; she just finished telling him about what was going on with her mom.
Green Arrow stood beside her looking down at the city "She obviously has her reason's, let her tell you on her own Artemis".
Artemis sighed "I know but how long is that going to be when she… she. I can't even say it; I don't know what to do".
Green Arrow sat his hand on her shoulder "I understand that it's hard but you have to respect her wishes Artemis, if she isn't ready to tell you then you need to respect that. Now tell me about this new boyfriend of yours, every time I ask you about him you run off".
"I don't run off every time" Artemis said crossing her arms.
Green Arrow snorted "Yeah right, now tell me are you really dating playboy heir to Wayne Enterprises Dick Grayson?"
Now it was time for Artemis to snort "Obviously you've been doing your research".
"No that's just what I've been seeing in the tabloids, So?" Green Arrow asked smirking at her.
Artemis sighed "Yes I'm dating Dick Grayson, happy now?" Artemis asked watching a family walk down the street. Artemis watched as the father held the little girl closely to his chest while the mother held tightly onto the son's hand occasionally making him giggle because of something she said. Artemis smiled it made her happy to see a family together like that.
Her thoughts were interrupted by Green Arrow speaking again "Actually I'm not happy, you've been dating this boy for how long and I still haven't met him. Besides how do I know this kid isn't going to hurt you, he's Bruce Wayne's son, both of which are legendary playboys".
Artemis turned to Green Arrow "You don't know him like I do Ollie, I've known him since high school and he's still the dorky annoying charming kid I meet then. The only difference is that yeah he went through a play boy phase but he was trying to hide his broken heart after having two failed serious relationships. He isn't a play boy anymore, he won't hurt me".
"I'll decide that, bring him over next week for dinner" Green Arrow said.
Artemis frowned "Who's going to be there?"
"Just Dinah and I, I promise" Green Arrow said.
"You're going to show up at my house if we don't come aren't you?" Artemis asked hands on her hips.
Green Arrow laughed "You know me to well Artemis, just show up it'll be a lot easier and I promise not to hurt him too much".
Artemis nodded her head thinking I don't think you can do much damage "Alright we'll be there text me the time, now if you don't mind I'm going to go home so you can have a heart to heart with clone Roy. Besides I'm starving, I'll see you next week" Artemis said jumping off the building and heading to the nearest zeta tube.
Closing her apartment door Artemis threw her keys on the table by the door and set her quiver and arrow in the corner before she made her way to the kitchen.
"I thought you were on a business trip with Bruce?" Artemis asked opening her fridge.
Dick sat on her couch where her lights didn't reach but Artemis was so familiar with his presence that she almost always knew when he was there. Dick laughed standing up and moving towards the kitchen "Decided to take Selina Kyle instead make it a getaway in Paris. I think it was her idea, Bruce isn't that romantic" Dick wrapped his arms around her waist kissing her neck "Alfred made spaghetti and French bread and demanded that I bring some to you, leftovers are in the fridge".
Artemis smiled closing her fridge and turned around in Dick's arm, "Have you told you how much I love Alfred?"
Dick frowned "No which is really weird by the way. Don't tell me you're leaving me for him" Dick said eyes getting wider.
Artemis laughed "I don't know he's a pretty attractive older man, and he's a great cook".
Dick pouted "Okay it's no so funny anymore".
Kissing him lightly on the lips Artemis smiled "Trust me I'm not going anywhere. I'm going to take a quick shower before I eat" she said kissing him again, but before Dick could deepen the kiss Artemis slipped out of his grasp going to her bedroom "Nice try babe" she called over her shoulder.
Dick just shook his head with a smile on his face, he checked on the food in the oven making sure it wasn't burning and pulled a bottle of wine out for them to drink. Work had been stressful and he just wanted to relax with Artemis in his arms.
When Dick heard the water turn off he pulled the food out of the oven and made her a plate and poured two glasses of wine for them and set it at her table. Soon after Artemis came out in a pair of sweats and a tank top, and her hair was up in a bun. It didn't matter what she wore or what she did with her hair Dick still thought she was the most beautiful women he'd ever seen.
"Thanks babe" Artemis said giving him a brief kiss but Dick grabbed her waist pulling her into his lap.
"Nice try I think I deserve a proper kiss from my beautiful girlfriend" Dick said showing his best charming smile.
Artemis pretended to think about it for a little before she grinned wrapping her arms around his neck and kissing him passionately. When they pulled away both of them were breathing heavy and Dick's eyes were clouded with lust. But Artemis stood up moving to her own chair and started eating her dinner.
Dick shook his head "That was rude 'Mis".
Artemis just grinned "I'm hungry and I never said I was a nice girl. So how was work today?"
"Stressful, I had to make sure Bruce and Selina both knew the presentation they were giving while in France, and I had a ton of paperwork, plus I filled in as Bruce at Damian's school" Dick said taking a drink of his wine.
"What happened?" Artemis asked
Dick sighed "He got into another fight, kid started making fun of how Bruce adopted Tim, Jason and I and how there was no way Damian could be his biological son because all Bruce Wayne does is adopt pathetic orphans".
"Oh my god that's horrible" Artemis said.
Dick nodded his head "Damian got so mad he tackled the kid and started punching him like crazy telling him he was wrong and knew nothing about our family. Kid has a broken nose and had to get stitches over his lip, parents were pretty pist".
Artemis' eyes widened "I'm not sure if I should be proud or upset with him. I mean I'm glad he stuck up for his family, but a broken nose and stitches that's a lot".
"Yeah that's exactly how I feel to, but knowing Bruce he won't take it so lightly. I grounded Damian but when Bruce gets back and finds out he'll triple his punishment" Dick said running his hand through his hair.
Artemis smiled sadly and stood up from her chair walking towards him and sitting on his lap placing her hands on his chest "Hey don't stress about it, just try and reason with Bruce when he gets back. Now let's go sit on the couch and relax with some crappy reality TV".
"Relaxing sounds amazing right now" Dick said standing up so that Artemis had to quickly wrap her legs around his waist and her arms around his neck "But I think we should do it in your bedroom, it's kind of late, and we both have work tomorrow".
Artemis groaned "Why did you have to remind me?"
Dick laughed "Because I'm your boss".
Artemis snorted "No you're not, you work in Bludhaven and I work here in Gotham thank you very much".
"Way to ruin my fantasies 'Mis" Dick said setting her down on the bed so he could change into some clothes he had at her apartment.
"Yeah well you can keep your dirty little fantasies to yourself because they aren't going to happen boy wonder" Artemis said getting underneath her blankets.
"I'm not thirteen anymore 'Mis, you can stop calling me that" Dick said climbing into the bed with her.
Artemis laughed "Oh I know very well that you aren't thirteen anymore but you're always going to be the boy wonder so get used to it".
Dick sighed pulling her into his chest "There's no winning with you" he said kissing her head.
Artemis lay her head on his chest listening to his strong heart beat "Get used to it babe" she said yawning.
Dick just smiled kissing her head again as he relaxed into the pillows. "Oh and were having dinner with Ollie and Dinah next week" Artemis said out of the blue.
Dick's eyes flew open "What?"
"Heart to heart with Ollie, now he wants to meet you and make sure you won't me since you're a play boy and all" Artemis said mumbled.
"But… But" Dick stumbled.
"Can't get out of it, now go to sleep" Artemis said.
"But… I.. damnit" Dick said taking a deep breath. Realizing that Artemis was asleep and wasn't going to let him out of the dinner Dick calmed himself down falling asleep to Artemis' steady breathing on his chest.
