I kissed Zatanna four days ago. I kissed Zatanna and I haven't said two words to her since. Was all Artemis could think to herself as she was sitting in the cave watching TV with Robin, Aqualad, Kid Flash, and that's right, Zatanna herself.
"I'm gonna go make a dozen bologna sandwiches." Said Wally casually as he got up and walked to the kitchen. This didn't really take anyone by surprise. Artemis saw this as a potential opportunity and said "I might be going insane but that actually sounds pretty good right now." So she got up and walked to the kitchen as well. Once in the kitchen, she said, very quietly, "Hey Wally? Can I talk to you?"
"Yeah, what's up?" he said.
She walked as far away from the living room as possible and motioned for him to come over. "Okay look, I know this might seem a little insane since we broke up, but I still feel like we're really good friends, and I could probably trust Megan with this, but she's not here and it's killing me not talking about it, so you're kinda the next best thing-"
"You're talking really fast, did you get super speed when I wasn't looking?"
She playfully glared at him. "No, stupid this is serious."
"Okay, then tell me."
She looked over at Zatanna and then back at Wally.
"I kissed Zatanna."
"That's hot. How drunk were you?"
She slapped the back of his head.
"I wasn't drunk! It was in Central City, she got shot by a Martian so I gave her CPR and then we started kissing."
This took him by surprise.
"Oh."
Artemis bit her lower lip and crossed her arms.
"Well… do you like her?"
She looked away and nodded.
"Okay, she kissed you back, right?"
"Yeah."
"And that was four days ago, so why haven't you talked to her about it?"
"Because I'm scared."
"Since when are you scared of anything?" he asked, challenging her.
"People keep asking me that, but I'm afraid of losing her."
"Look, Artemis, I just found out this was happening twenty seconds ago, but that's practically given me a whole day to really think about it, and what you and Zatanna seem to have seems really special. If you just took a leap of faith, then you wouldn't lose her."
She looked at him skeptically. "I thought you were an atheist."
"It's an expression, moron. And I'm still right."
"Okay, fine, you're right. I'll talk to her."
"Good. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have seven more bologna sandwiches to make."
She then quietly slipped past the living room and walked into Zatanna's room. She pulled out her phone and texted Zatanna.
Come to ur room please… I need to talk to you.
She responded instantly. Oh nowyou wanna talk?
Zee, please..
She didn't respond. Instead, twenty seconds later she opened the door and looked at Artemis, who was sitting on her bed.
"What?"
"I really like you."
"Is that why you haven't talked to me for four days?"
"Zee, I'm sorry, I just… I didn't want to confront you about it because it was horrified of losing you. I've felt this way about you for a long, long time now, and the last thing I want to do is screw it up."
Zatanna loosened up and went to sit next to her.
"How long?"
"About two months after Wally and I broke up."
"Oh, wow. That's a long time."
"Yeah… I'm a really good liar."
"Yeah I got that." She responded, still in shock. "Well, look, I'm still incredibly confused about this. I don't know if I'm gay or bi or just gay for you or what, but I only started thinking this way after Robin put the idea in my mind, and ever since, I can't get it out!"
"Is that good or bad?"
"I don't know." She said, looking into Artemis's eyes and then down at her lips. "But I really want to find out."
"Maybe I can help out with that." Said Artemis, placing Zatanna's hair behind her ear and resting her palm on her cheek, leaning in and kissing her. Zatanna immediately returned the kiss and she felt amazing. As soon as they pulled apart, Zatanna said "Um, I think it's a good thing." Both of them laughed and smiled.
"So… what?" asked Artemis
"What do you mean?"
"Are we like, girlfriend girlfriend now?"
"Looks that way." Said Zatanna, holding her hand, smiling.
"Are we gonna do all that couple stuff like tandem bikes, long walks on the beach, milkshakes with two straws, making out in public-"
"Slow down there, bucko." Interrupted Zatanna. "I'm pretty certain you're joking, but just in case, I'm not really ready to just flaunt this around. I don't know when I will be, but I know that when I am I will always want you by my side."
"Okay. We can wait. To be honest I'm not sure if I'm ready yet either. Also, yes I was joking, who do you think I am?"
Zatanna laughed and she let her head fall into Artemis's chest.
"Wow, I thought we just agreed to take this slow." Joked Artemis.
"I don't think we ever said that." Said Zatanna, giving Artemis a seductive look.
"Come on." Said Artemis, getting up. "We should get back out there before Wally gets any ideas."
"What were you talking about with him earlier when you lied about getting a bologna sandwich?"
"Oh, this. He convinced me to talk to you."
"Huh. He's maybe the last person I would've expected you to go to."
"Yeah, I wanted to go to M'Gann, but desperate times call for desperate measures."
"Trust me, I know that's true." She said chuckling as both of them went back out to the living room, happier than ever.