Chapter 3: Just Me (Part 2)

Artemis

Artemis folded her costume letting it lay on the top shelf of her closet. Her mother was sitting right across from her. "Suzanne." Artemis looked at her mom respectfully, "Mom...you could also call me Artemis. Nobody...calls me Suzanne anymore..." Artemis said softly. Her mom shook her head, "Well, I do."
"Mom, I need to go to the bathroom quickly. I'll be right back. " Turning around, Artemis walked out to the hallway and into the bathroom where it was safe to think. She had a weird liking towards her bathroom, sea blue painted walls, shower curtains with dolphins and a navy curtained window above the toliet. The bathroom smelt like the berries...which was odd. It was soothing, calm and made her...just relax. Art took a deep breath leaning against the wall.

Flashback:

Art intertwined her hands together waiting for the arrival of her boyfriend. M'Gann picked out a long flattering black dress along with very uncomfortable heels. But Artemis didn't care, she wanted to please Roy even if she acted like she didn't care about her looks...She did. Hey, she was a girl after all! Megan straighted Art's blonde hair making it long longer than it looked along with smoky eyes and a small coat of pale lip gloss.

She went out with Roy...but never at a fancy restraunt. Waitors dressed properly and the table was romantic, set for two. There was a fake single rose that stood proudly in a small glass vase with an unlit candle beside it. Yes, they were seated outside where it was perfect weather. It was warm and the sun was shining brightly on a lovely afternoon. "There's my lady." Artemis almost jumped when hearing Roy's deep sexy voice as he leaned to give her a peck on the cheek.

"Sorry I'm late, talk about traffic." Speedy sniffed his arm and smiled slightly, "I was in a rush to get over here...But...you...look like a princess."
"Why thank you...and you look handsome with that little tux of yours." She blushed looking down at her menu. "This place is beautiful. But wouldn't it be even more romantic at night?" Artemis raised an eyebrow and Roy shrugged, "I'm not a super romantic guy Art. I like the afternoon, better than some chilly cold night right?"

He was right. Artemis knew that she wasn't much of a dating person either. She's been in many realtionships when she was in high school, but Roy was the only one she was highly attracted too...More than any guy she dated. "Well, I agree. You aren't and I'm not much of the dating type either." Roy gave her a playful smile, "True and true. Mind just ordering?" Artemis gave a small nod towards Roy and skimmed here meals. Noodles, Chicken, Fancy meats, rice...? "Ready?" Roy grinned snapping his fingers and in an instant, a waitor appeared. "Sir, May I have a simple bowl of ramen with some spicy chicken and make it hot for me will ya? Oh, and Coke." Artemis looked up at the waitor who patiently stood there, "Uhh...the rice with vegetables seem fine and...iced tea with a lemon." The waitor smiled to Artemis, "We'll have your idea in just a few." He dissapeared in the crowd as Artemis looked at Roy raising her eyebrow.

"What now?" Red Arrow looked at her with a serious look along with that serious tone. "Could you at least have some manners." Art mumbled under her breath. Red rolled his eyes in response, "Thought I was doing just fine."
"Oh please, you sound like a New Yorker."
"A...New Yorker? I happen to like New York citizens. Oh, and you shouldn't just place these "New Yorkers" in a catergory now?"
Artemis held her easily angered mood and just curled her lips. She admits, its hard dating a guy version of herself.