Chapter 3

Wally's POV

Ring!

Lunch! Finally, lunch! I sprinted toward the cafeteria for my favorite time of the day. I just had to endure three classes in a row with Artemis. Luckily, we had different fourth hours, but still, it took a lot out of me. I skidded to a halt at the front of the lunch line, "aw man! How do you do that?" Dick had somehow managed to get in line before me. He never ceases to amaze me, "you know we all hate it when you go all ninja." Dick cackled, "I learned from the best."

After Dick and I got our food, we went and sat at our usual lunch table. "Hey guys!" We turned around to see Zatanna and Artemis walking toward our lunch table. I sighed. I could usually handle Dick and Z making eyes at each other, but another time with Artemis? I don't know if I can handle this anymore. "Why do you have ten pounds of food on your tray Baywatch?" Artemis eyed my plate. I looked at her slightly crushed brown sack lunch. Huh. Unusual for a Gotham Academy student, "Take a look at your own lunch blondie. You eat like a bird."

Artemis rolled her eyes before taking a seat on the other side of the table next to Zatanna. She opened her sack lunch and pulled out a green apple before polishing it slightly then taking a bite. "Hello my friends," Kaldur said before sitting next to Artemis, "how have you been since camp, Artemis?

As Kal and Artemis caught up, Megan and Conner came towards our table, one more willing than the other. "Hey Wally!" Megan said brightly. I sighed. Why did the most perfect girl at school have to be with the star football player? It's not like I have zero qualities. I'm on the honor role, I rock at chemistry and physics, and I'm on the track and field team. What isn't there to love about me?

"Snap out of it Wall-man," I whipped my head up to see that those words came out of Artemis' mouth. "How did you…" "Don't be creeped out Wally, I told her about the whole 'Wall-man' thing," Dick snickered before he winked my way. Damn it Dick. I turned my attention back to Artemis as she leaned over to throw her apple core away in one swift motion, "you were giving Megan goo-goo eyes. In case you haven't noticed, she has a boyfriend." "So," I retorted, "that doesn't mean I don't have a chance." Artemis snorted quietly, "yeah right. I have a better chance of getting Conner to notice me than you have Megan to notice you."

I sat with my mouth agape. How dare she. But I merely rolled my eyes and continued to eat my lunch. I was not going to let her ruin this time of day for me. "Oh. Just to let you guys know," Dick began quieting the whole table, "Emma, the junior, said she's throwing a party for the whole school this Friday, and for me to start spreading the word." "That sounds like so much fun guys!" Megan squealed, "Artemis, Zee, you two can come to my house after school to get ready!"

Artemis eyed Megan carefully, "I don't think parties are exactly my thing. I'll have to tap out of this one." "Please Arty?" Dick whined, "it won't be any fun unless you're there." Kaldur put a hand on Artemis' shoulder, "Please come my friend. If I am going to be dragged along then you must accompany me." Artemis and Kaldur laughed, "Fine I'll go, but that doesn't mean I have to like it." "Oh yeah!" Dick cheered, "Friday is going to be fun."

Yikes it's been a while with this fic. Btw Emma is just a random name I used so no need to be confused! Hope you like this chapter.