Kiss
I do not own red hood and the outlaws.
Chapter 3: Kori and Roy visit Jayson and Artemis is acting strange.
Warning: might be OOC
''Jason!'' A red/orange haired woman says happily while hugging Jason, almost crushing his bones.
''Kori it is nice to see you again.'' Jason gives a small smile as he returns the hug.
''I brought you flowers!'' She exclaims happily. Jason takes them as he steps aside to let Kori in the apartment he is currently occupying together with Artemis and Bizarro. When Kori flies into the room Roy follows after her while giving Jason a handshake hug. ''Good to see you again, Jaybird. ''
''Likewise.'' Jason responds. '' But why flowers? I don't even own a vase. ''
''Well Kori heard it was a custom to bring presents when visiting friends you have not seen in a long time so...and you could just put them in a bucket as long as they have water it is fine. '' He responds as he to walks into the so called living room, if you can call it that. Jason sighs. He neither owns a bucket. For now he will just put them in a glass of water. He really is happy to see Kori and Roy again. His first friends. It has been a long time since they have seen each other. Everyone doing their own thing.
He closes the door and follows after them, leaving the flowers in the kitchen. When they are in the living room he gestures to the other woman with red/orange hair. ''This is Artemis.'' He says. He then walks towards a chair next to a couch. ''This is Bizarro.'' He says as he puts his hands on Bizarro's shoulders. '' Hello I Bizarro.'' Roy and Kori shake hands with him while introducing themselves. They do the same with Artemis who is looking serious, not relaxing. Jason doesn't get why she is not comfortable. He did tell her they were coming and she didn't seem to have any objections.
''Do you guys want to drink something?'' He asks Kori and Roy. '' The usual. '' Kori responds and Jason nods. '' Do you have any beer?'' Roy asks. Artemis raises her eyebrows at this. ''Already? It is like only three o'clock.'' Jason laughs but takes one with him anyways. '' What do you want?'' He says as he opens the beer up, directing his question towards Artemis. '' Just water.''
After Jason gave everyone their drinks he sits on the chair standing diagonal from the couch. '' So how are you doing?'' He asks Roy and Kori.
'' I am doing great.'' Kori exclaims. '''I am now part of the new teen titans, the one Damien is leading. You don't mind do you?'' Kori's happy expression suddenly turns worried. '' No matter what, you are still my friend! You're not alone.'' She says as she flies towards him, hugging him again. '' I know Kori, Thanks. But let's talk further.'' She smiles and she kisses him. Jason blushes while pushing her away gently. ''Kori? How many times do I have to tell you that, that is not something normal to do?''
''I really do not get you earthling sometimes. '' Kori mutters but moves back towards the couch. Suddenly they hear a crashing sound. ''Sorry.'' Artemis mutters as she picks up the shards from her fallen glass. ''You shouldn't pick them up like that. '' Jason responds as he walks towards her. ''You could get cut. Bizarro could you get me a towel and the trashcan?'' Bizarro nods and in a second Jason has a towel in his hand and a trashcan next to him.
''Are you all right , red her?'' Bizarro asks.
''I am fine, just..dropped it. ''She says as she looks at Jason who raises his eyebrows.
When they have cleaned it up Jason sits back in his chair. ''So Kori is in the new teen titans and you are back in the teen titans to?'' Jason asks Roy. '' Yeah'' he answers. '' But in another teen titans team, with the original members.
''So, listening to dickhead again?''
''Yup.'' Roy nods.
And so the talking continues. They talk about what they have done, funny stories and so on. They also talk with Bizarro and Jason is grateful for that. But from the corner of his eye he sees Artemis not interacting with them at all. All her answers are short and to the point. She is not acting like herself maybe she is feeling sick? But to be honest things between him and Artemis have been a little awkward. Neither of them has really said that they are in love with each other, that they like each other. Even though they kissed. Jason does like her but he doesn't know if she likes him and he doesn't know if he is ready for a relationship and he is scared to ask her. What if she leave shim? Even though she said she wouldn't... Words don't mean anything, action does.
Time flies by and it is time for Roy and Kori to leave. Artemis collects the empty glasses and brings them to the kitchen as Jason lets Kori and Roy out. They are laughing and Kori hugs Jason again and kisses him on the cheek. Honestly Jason bets she got all those hugging habits from Dick. His thoughts are interrupted when Artemis lets another glass fall. He raises his eyebrows at Roy and Kori who also look surprised. He gives them a nod and walks toward Artemis. Bizarro is already cleaning the stuff up and leaves towards another room for another towel.
''Are you alright?'' He asks as he comes closer. ''I'm fine. '' Artemis growls.
Jason raises his eyebrows. ''Why are you acting like this?''
''Like what?'' Artemis responds. '' I am acting normal.''
''If breaking glasses that is, come on talk to me.''
''Just leave me alone, shouldn't you be getting to your friends. ''
'' I thought you didn't mind if they came. ''
''Yeah your friends but you didn't tell me you had a girlfriend.'' Artemis huffs. Jason gives her a blank stare.
Wait it couldn't be. He started laughing and it seemed to tick Artemis only more of. ''Kori is not my girlfriend Artemis. '' He smiles. A real honest smile. '' But I am very flattered you think that, if I didn't know any better I would think that you're jealous. ''
''What?'' Artemis tries to hide her embarrassment with anger but Jason can see right through her.
'''Really, I am worrying the whole time after that kiss if you really like me, feeling insecure about it. Only to find out you're jealous .''
''Of course I like Jason, otherwise I wouldn't have kissed you.'' She responds. Jason blushes at the mention of the kiss.
''So there is really nothing between you and that woman.'' Artemis inquires.
Jason nods.
''And you like me.'' She says now teasingly. Jason blushes more and tries to hide his face with his hand but Artemis takes a hold of it and moves it out of the way so that she can claim his lips. '' I have feelings for you to, little one.''
They get broken out of their little moment by a low whistle coming from no one else than Roy Harper. '' Way to go Jason.'' Jason gets even redder and walks towards them.
''I am so happy for you Jay!'' Kori coos.
''Going down the same path as your brother Jason?'' Roy grins. Jason punches him good naturally in the shoulder. ''Shut up. Don't tell anyone else okay?''
'' Sure!'' Kori says as she waves goodbye to Artemis who is slightly embarrassed, had forgot them for a minute and a Bizarro who was back and cleaning. ''Bye!'' Roy follows her out of the door before whispering towards Jason.'' So your type is older women jaybird?'' Roy winks and Jason kicks him in the leg and Roy stumbles but Kori catches him. With a smile he waves his friends goodbye. As he closes the door and looks behind him he hears Artemis say ''Jaybird?'' in an amused smile. Jason sighs.
''Better than little one, I really hoped that it wouldn't stick. ''
Author's note
Hope you like it, next chapter will be much shorter. I really hope that in rebirth Roy and Kori will interact with the new outlaws.
