Disclaimer I do not own Young Justice otherwise it would still be on with Wally still alive.

Chapter 3-First Dates

New Years is a special day for people across the world. For some people it means a new start, something new to look forward to, or even just a new goal to accomplish. Even superheroes find this day special. However for a certain blonde archer New Years was special for a different reason. January 1st marks the day of her first kiss with Wally, her fellow teammate she has feelings for. They have been in denial for a long time and the kiss made them realize they care deeply for each other.

After the kiss the team went back to Mount Justice to celebrate a new year and their recent success against the Light. Wally and Artemis were awkward around each other at first, not knowing how to respond to the kiss they shared earlier. Finally Artemis decided enough was enough and broke awkwardness by simply changing the subject.

It didn't take long for them to be engrossed in an engaging conversation. The topic ranged from anything and everything. The rest of the team couldn't help but look at them with a knowing smile. They were the last to know they liked each other, the rest of the team was just waiting for them to realize. The team even betted on when it would happen. Naturally Robin started it seeing as how Wally was his best friend. Kaldur and Conner said sometime during Christmas. Zatanna as well as Rocket betted it would be around Valentine's Day while Robin and Megan said either New Year's or sometime during the month of January.

While the lovebirds were chatting endlessly (more like flirting), Robin and M'gann went around the room collecting their money from the rest of their teammates. "Pay up" Robin said smirking at Zatanna. She scowled and pulled the money from her pocket mumbling incoherently. The rest of the young justice team had similar reactions.

Meanwhile Artemis and Wally were talking about their likes and dislikes. It came as a shock to them that they had so much in common.

"Favorite breakfast food?" Artemis asked him. He raised an eyebrow at the weird question but answered it anyway. "Waffles. You?" She rested her head on his shoulder. "Same" They stayed quiet for a while, talking for a long time has its effects. Wally was debating on weather on not he should put his arm around her. 'What if she doesn't like me like that'. His conscious nearly slapped him mentally. "Did she or did she not kiss you back at the watchtower?" he sighed. And without eve thinking he wrapped his arm around her small waist. He thought she would react negatively. However she snuggled deeper into his shoulder making them both smile.

"I really like you Baywatch" Artemis told him looking up to meet his eyes. His sparkling green ones meeting het stunning grey eyes. For the first time since he met her Artemis let out a genuine smile. "I really like you too Arty" Wally said smiling as well. They leaned I for a kiss obvious to the team around them taking pictures and squealing. According to Zatanna, Wally and Artemis were her favorite ship, whatever that meant. The couple looked at her oddly before resuming their kiss.

They pulled apart breathless. "Do you want to go out with me" He managed to say with what little breath he had left. They kiss was spectacular, they were fireworks everywhere and not to mention they were making out for a long period of time. Seriously it was a really long time Robin went to make sure they were still breathing before looking away in disgust.

Artemis decided actions speak better than words as she pulled him in for another kiss. "So what's your answer?" Wally asked trying to be sly. Artemis rolled her eyes at his words. Nevertheless she brought him in for another passionate kiss.

The rest of the party was rather boring and uneventful. Megan brought everybody into the living room to watch a movie. After a few suggestions they finally agreed on the Disney movie Wreck It Ralph. However none of them stayed awake long enough to finish the film. Zatanna fell asleep next to her. Robin who was still awake when she went to sleep seeing as how she was the first one to sleep, put a blanket over her shoulders. Megan fell asleep with her head on Conner's shoulder. They fell asleep shortly after Zatanna. Rocket and Aqualad fell asleep holding hands. Dick was the last one to fall asleep due to his long nights out in Gotham with Batman. He saw the two figures sleeping. He saw how Artemis was curled up into Wally's side with him pulling her closer. Robin smiled at their affection. All he could think was 'I knew they would get together' before falling asleep as well. The cave was silent for the first time since they occupied it, the only sound was the background of the TV and the occasional snore.

Meanwhile at the watch tower Batman was trying very hard to suppress a smile. Green Arrow got into an argument with Flash, needless to say it was hilarious. Oliver was upset how Wally's hands were on his niece. Then Barry butted in defending his nephew by saying Artemis showed no signs of protest. He also felt the need to mention Artemis wasn't even his niece. This made Oliver angrier as he aimed an arrow at the Flash.

"Keep your nephews hands off Artemis" He explained or to be more accurate, yelled. With each word Olli aimed another arrow at the red blur. Barry dodged each arrow aimed at him, he even caught one in his hand. "If you really want them to stay apart tell your so-called niece to stay away from Wally". He used his super speed and in an instant was in front of GA's face. Batman almost let out a chuckle, their argument was so childish. Also it's not like they speak for their protégées. With one more glance at the monitor screen Batman knew he would have to put this argument to an end. Sure it was entertaining to see two grown men in masks yell at each other over two teens sleeping next to each other on a couch.

"Enough!" Batman yelled over their argument. They immediately looked down mumbling the words "sorry". They didn't dare look up in fear of facing the infamous Bat-glare. "Their teens let them do as they please as long as they get their work done. " Both leaguers took nodded realizing Batman was right (as always), they were acting immature. Green arrow held his hand out to the Flash. "Sorry Barry" Flash accepted it before replying. "I'm sorry too Ollie." Within a few minutes the argument was forgotten and they were walking out of the room talking about who would win in a fight. Batman sighed before leaving the room as well to attend to other league matters.

…..The next day…

Artemis woke up and tried to roll over on her bead when something over her waist prevented her. She pushed it but it didn't move. Getting frustrated the archer got fed up and punched whatever the thing was.

"OWWW!" a husky voice said startling Artemis. Then she remembered. She blushed slightly remembering the pervious night's events. Wally woke up to a sharp pain in his arm. He groaned rubbing his eyes still tired. Whatever was next to him was really warm so without hesitation he pulled it closer to him.

Artemis started blushing like crazy when she saw what he had done. Plus when he was rubbing his eyes it made him seem so innocent and to put it simply cute. "Wally" she whispered shaking him slightly. She turned to see if anyone else was awake. When Zatanna shifted in her sleep Artemis nearly froze. "Wally" she said this time a bit louder. He stirred and buried his head in her hair saying "5 more minutes". She wouldn't admit this out loud but she found him adorable. However if anyone woke up right now they would never let this go. "Wally!" She sort of yelled shaking him hard. He woke up rubbing his eyes to get rid of the grogginess.

"Whattt? " He whined before realizing the position they were in. They were cuddling with Wally's arms around her waist. There was practically no space between them forcing them to be face to face. His green eyes meeting her grey ones. "Oh. Good Morning" She was tempted to roll her eyes but thought better of it. Deciding to be bold she pecked him on the lips before getting up, successfully removing his arm seeing as how he was in a stupor. She chuckled before going to the kitchen to make breakfast for the team leaving Kid Flash to his thoughts.

He touched his lips in shock. I won't mind waking up to that every day he thought. He heard snickering from somewhere in the room but he was too lost in his thoughts. "You're so whipped" Wally turned just in time to see Robin recording the whole thing and trying to hold in his laughter at the same time. "Shut it Robin" he told him getting up himself. Wally walked towards his room to get changed. Like everyone else they fell asleep in their costumes.

He needed to figure out a place for their first date. He needed it to be sweet. He needed it to be meaningful, something she'll always remember. What was it that she said she always wanted to do but never had the chance? Wally searched and searched his brain but he could never remember her response.

Was it watching a movie? Nah she always had the opportunity to do that?

Was it going to a trampoline house? No that's what I always wanted to do.

Go to a concert for her favorite band? Last time I checked Pierce the veil was still on tour in Europe. (I have no idea if this is true but for the sake of this story let's go along with it)

He groaned putting his head in his hands. This was way harder than he thought. Then it came to him. He had the perfect idea for their date. All he needed to do was get a small favor from his best friend Robin.

Wally quickly got dressed and ran out of his room screaming "ROBIN!" This in turn woke up their remaining team members out of their peaceful sleep. Zatanna woke up and made her way to the kitchen reciting a spell to change her clothes. "Hey Artemis" she greeted laying her head on the table.

"Morning Zee" Artemis said placing a plate of eggs in front of the magician in front of her. Zatanna looked up at her in shock. "Since when did you lean to cook?" Artemis turned back to the stove checking to make sure they didn't burn. "I learned the basics recently by a course my mother made me take at the Gotham Academy. Zatanna nodded taking a bite and giving a thumbs up to Artemis to show she liked it. "You're good" She told the archer. Artemis shrugged and continued to pile eggs on a plate as more of their team arrived in the kitchen. M'gann smiled and thanked Artemis for the food. Now they were all waiting for kid Flash to arrive and eat the rest of the kitchen. Then they heard a voice scream Robin's name.

Robin who was currently in the kitchen with a mouthful of food looked up in surprise. What did he want now? He reluctantly got up and followed the voice. The rest of the team shrugged and went back to eating where Zatanna would eventually start a conversation among them.

"What do you want Wally?" He calmly asked the speedster when they finally met up. Wally, on the other hand, couldn't stop moving. He was too excited about his full-proof plan. "I have a plan for my date with Artemis and I kind of need to borrow your plane." Dick raised an eyebrow. "Why do you need Bruce's plane?"

"I'm going to take her parasailing"

"Sure just remember to bring it back before 11 Bruce has to go on a business trip." Wally nodded. He shocked both of them by hugging Robin. "Thanks man you won't regret it" Robin barely heard his words seeing as how he ran into the other room.

Wally took two seconds to eat his breakfast, wash the plate himself and kissed Artemis on the cheek before running to the zeta tube to get everything set. What everyone saw was a yellow and red blur that was so fast that if they didn't know it was Wally they would've thought they imagined it. The team brushed it off and resumed their normal activities.

~Time Skip~ (A/N: they woke up late around 12)

4 hours later…..

Wally came back to Mount Justice to tell Artemis he'll pick her up at 7. So this left her with only an hour to get ready. Kid Flash neglected to tell her where they were going so of course she had no idea what to wear. She looked in her closet only to be left frustrated. She looked through everything not only one but four times.

One outfit was too fancy and Artemis always hated it when she was over dressed. She rather be underdressed that way she'll be comfortable. The next was too simple something she wears almost every day. Finally when all her clothes were on the floor she decided it would be best to call in the experts. Grabbing her phone she called Zatanna.

"Help I have no idea what to wear!"

"For your date with Wally?" She heard her friend ask over the phone.

"Yeah I don't know what to wear since Kid idiot forgot to tell me" Artemis was getting desperate. She checked the time on her clock, she only had a 45 minutes left. Only Artemis and Robin were at the cave everyone else was out since they had the day off.

"Sure I already know where-" Zatanna stopped talking. Wally told Zatanna and the rest of the girls in case they wanted to help Artemis get ready. He also told them not to tell her where he taking her, he wanted it to be a surprise.

"Wait you know!" Artemis said sitting down on her bed. The magician knew she was screwed. "Noooooo what gave you that impression?"

"You're a terrible liar Zee. It doesn't matter now just come Zeta your way here I have less than an hour to get ready" With that said Artemis hung up and took the quickest shower in her life. Zatanna hurried to the nearest Zeta tube rushing to get to the cave.

"Finally you're here." They wasted no time in finding an outfit. She settled on dark blue skinny jeans, a white lace shirt and black boots. To top it all off she wore a black leather jacket and putting her hair out of its normal ponytail. Now her blonde hair fell over her shoulders gracefully. Zee put a minimal amount of make up on her. The lip gloss and mascara she put were subtle and barely noticeable bringing out her true beauty.

"Wally isn't going to be able to take his eyes off you!" Zatanna exclaimed as the clock read 5 minute to 7. Artemis was starting to get nervous but brushed it off. "This is Wally we're talking about. I once see him eat almost the entire fried in less than a minute. And obviously we like each other so there's nothing to be worried about." She was consumed in her little pep talk she hardly noticed Zatanna leaving the room and whisper something to someone waiting outside. Seconds later a knock brought her out of her thoughts. "Artemis" The archer immediately recognized the voice as Wally's. She got up from her position on the bed and made her way towards the door.

"Hey" Artemis greeted opening the door for him to step in. Like Zatanna predicted he couldn't help but stare at the beauty in front of him. She had to snap her fingers in front of him in order to get his attention. "You look great" He complimented making her blush slightly. Kid Flash cleared his throat and gave her the flowers he attempted to hide behind his back. "I got these for you" This only made her blush deepen. "I never knew Kid Flash could be a gentleman" She teased putting the flowers in a vase.

"How did you know what my favorite flowers were?" She asked admiring their beauty. "Robin" He told her shrugging like it was no big deal. Artemis walked over to him and kissed his cheek "Thank you Wally" Thy both blushed at her actions. To avoid awkwardness Wally decided to lighten up the mood. "Wow a thank you from Artemis I must be dreaming." She rolled her eyes at him. Replying she said "I guess we're both full of surprises."

Wally gently pulled her hand leading her to the zeta tubes. "I'm going to have to blindfold you."

She let out a sigh. "Why can't I know?" "It has to be a surprise" With that said he put the blind fold around her holding her hand to guide her through obstacles.

Artemis was getting annoyed, they've been walking for a while and she still had no idea where they were going. She was going to ask if they were there yet for the umpteenth time when Kid Flash announced their arrival. "We're here" He then proceeded to take the blindfold off her. She looked around to notice they were on a plane.

"What are we doing here?" She was extremely confused for why they were on a plane. If he wanted to take them someplace else he could've just ran. "You'll see" He said trying to be as mysterious as possible. "I think you've been spending too much time with Robin" she mumbled under her breath.

"Remember when you always said you wanted to go parasailing but never had the chance?" Artemis nodded. Realization creeping up onto her face as well as a thousand watt smile. She couldn't have been more grateful in her life. She attacked him with a warm hug whispering into his chest "I thought you forgot about that" He tilter her chin up so they were looking each other in the eye. "As long as it's important to you, it's important to me" Then he sealed it with a kiss. Her hands found themselves tangled in his hair while he was pulling them closer together. Their make out session was starting to become intense when Wally pulled away.

"Let's go parasailing". She nodded as they put on their parachute. An instructor would be with them to guide them for the first time. "Are you ready" The instructor asked. They nodded eager to start. She grabbed his hand nodding at him before they jumped off the plane together.

"By the way how did you get the plane?" She asked him as they glided through the air. His response though it was short was able to explain the situation. "Robin." She nodded "I see". 'This is so amazing Artemis thought. It was so sweet of Wally to do this.'

~Time skip~

They both had so much fun and they enjoyed being there with each other. But all things have to come to an end so they zeta back to Mt Justice where he walked her to her room. They were both sad for the day to be over, however they also knew there would be more fun times to come.

"Thank you Wally, this day was amazing." She leaned and kissed him on the cheek again. "This is one date I'll never forget." He smiled for her happiness meant the word to him. "I'm happy that you're happy." They sat in a comfortable silence until Kid Flash decided to break it. "I really like you Artemis"

"And I really like you too Wally" He was the only one to make her feel this way, the only one to make her happy in a long time. He leaned over and kissed her goodnight.

"Goodnight Arty" He told her using his nickname for her.

"Goodnight Baywatch" He smiled before making his way to his own room for a nights rest.

A/n: Remember to review and tell me what you thought of this chapter =)