Planning a baby shower was surprisingly easy.

Since Artemis was due in May it would be during Spring Break so Kaldur could come up from Atlanta. Megan was in charge of logistics and Zatanna was in charge of the decorations. "Did we even decide on which shades of yellow and green?" She asked as she held two rolls in her hands. "Pastel. Think spring."

They still had a month before the shower but they decided to get everything ready before finals prep started and they'd be too wrapped up for much else.

"Think spring." Megan parroted. "You know what I think Artemis would really love?" Megan asked once they added streamers aplenty to their cart. "Wait, we might be on the same wavelength. Go on the three."

"One."

"Two."

"Three!"

"Comfy pants!" They said in unison. "Damn Megs, you really might be a telepath." Zatanna laughed. "But last I visited she said she had stolen nearly all of Wally's joggers and-" Megan's eyes widened. "She's stealing his clothes? That's-" "Super coupley I know. When I told her that she threw a pillow at my face and called me a brat."

"Huh. Nature seems to be taking its course! And we didn't have to do any meddling." Zatanna nodded in agreement. "I don't think we'll need to keep up Operation SpongeBob and Patrick at this rate. They gravitate towards each other these days." Zatanna told Megan as they shopped for streamers. "In any case we should still get the Lamaze vouchers. You can never be too prepared. Especially for something like childbirth."

"I was thinking that since neither of us have plans for Valentine's Day we could order Chinese and watch shitty rom-coms." Wally cleared his throat and shook his head. He groaned in frustration as he turned away from the mirror to face Dick. "This is stupid!" "Well, it was your idea! Plus if you don't rehearse, you'll more than likely put your foot in your mouth and say something dumb as shit." Wally rolled his eyes. "Thanks for putting so much faith in me." Dick chuckled. "It's my brand, what I do best." "No, being an asshole is your brand. And doesn't a Valentine's Day sit in sound a little bit too intimate?"

"Walls, you got her pregnant! Now you're afraid of getting too intimate?" Dick scoffed. "It doesn't even have to be intimate. How many platonic themed movie marathons have we had?" Dick asked with a raised eyebrow. Wally stood quiet with his arms crossed over his chest. "So I should let her set the mood?" He asked as he let his arms relax back down to his sides. "Exactly. Follow her lead. Bring up the topic casually. Don't make it a big deal and don't overthink it."

"'Don't overthink it.' Easier said than done. You of all people know how my lizard brain works."

So came February 14th.

Wally came home from work with a bag full of Chinese takeout and his body buzzing with nerves. Artemis sat on the couch reading Alice in Wonderland to the baby. She looked up when she heard the door open. "Isn't she too young for chapter books?" Wally asked with a smirk. Artemis rolled her eyes. "Certainly not. Any child of mine will be literate beyond their years." Wally held up the bag.

"I got your favorite. Spicy pork lo mein with a side of white rice." Wally said as he sat the food down on the coffee table. "You're the best." She smiled as she grabbed her food. "Thanks." Wally nodded. "No problem." As he grabbed his own food he could feel his palms start to sweat. He rubbed his hands on his jeans and clapped his hands together. "Let's dig in."

They ate in silence until Artemis suggested that they put something on. "I know it's Valentine's Day and all but I've been meaning to finish Black Mirror." Wally bit his lip to keep from laughing. Of course she would want to watch Black Mirror on Valentine's Day.

"Yeah sure."

Really? Black Mirror? Artemis mentally kicked herself as she finished her meal.

Nothing like spicy pork, greasy noodles and wilted veggies. She almost regretted it when she felt the heart burn rising and she rubbed her belly in a sort of apology to her daughter. "I don't think she likes spicy as much as me." She laughed dryly as she was met with a nudge to the hand. Wally hummed. "No idea where she could get a spice aversion from. Maybe she's just not a fan of pork." "Considering that I've been craving bacon, doubtful."

"She's missing out. Spicy is where it's at. More for us." "No, more for you. I'm feeding her from my body and she lets me know when I eat something she doesn't like." "She gets that from you." "Picky eating?" She asked confused. "No, assertiveness." Artemis laughed. "I don't know. I think it's more or less aggressiveness." Wally shrugged. "Same difference. My point is, you speak your mind." Not always. "And so does she. I'd expect nothing less."

Wally licked his lips and Artemis turned her attention back to the TV, her cheeks now hot. Artemis could see him engrossed in the show from the corner of her eye.

She didn't know what came over her as she leaned over and captured his lips with her own.

She didn't know it lasted long but she could feel warmth spreading from her lips, to her chest and all the way down to her toes. She pulled away and panted, looking Wally in the eyes. All of a sudden he laughed.

"I definitely like spicy." A dopey grin spread on his face as Artemis pulled him closer kissed him again.