Birthday Surprises

Today was Artemis Crock's twenty fourth birthdays, and even though she didn't know it he boyfriend Dick Grayson had a very big surprise for her. Even though it was her birthday Artemis still had to work, which is where she was right now. Currently Artemis Crock was sitting at her desk typing up a report for her boss.

"I'm looking for an Artemis Crock" someone said.

Artemis lifted her head scooting back in her chair to see who it was; it was a delivery man holding a very large vase of red roses. "I'm Artemis Crock" she said standing up.

The delivery guy walked towards her handing her the vase of roses "These are for Miss, happy birthday" and with that he walked off. Blushing slightly since everyone was staring at her she sat the flowers down on her desk picking up the card. 'These are part of your birthday gift, I hope you like them. We have a dinner reservations at seven thirty Alfred will pick you up and take you to the restaurant where I will meet you. Have a good day; I love you 'Mis. Love Dick. PS look in your closet for something to wear'.

Artemis smiled setting the card down and smelling the roses. "Who are those from?" Artemis turned around to see her co-worker Lacey.

"There from my boyfriend" Artemis said sitting down, she and Lacey didn't get along very long. Lacey likes to say that Artemis only got the job because she was dating Bruce Wayne's son, which was a total lie since Artemis had started working for the company long before she and Dick started dating.

Lacey sneered "Oh you mean your rich boyfriend Dick Grayson that you're just trapping".

Artemis took a deep breath trying to control her anger before she spoke "I am not trapping Dick. Now if you don't mind I have some work to finish".

"One of these days he's going to catch you and your little game" Lacey said walking off.

Artemis took another deep breath to keep herself from throwing a stapler at her head before she went back to work finishing her report. Finally at six Artemis was able to leave the office carrying her large vase of flowers. Once she was at her and Dick's apartment she set the flowers on the dining room table and went upstairs to get ready for dinner. When she opened her closet to find whatever Dick was talking about she found that all of her clothes were gone and in the middle of the rack was a knee length red cocktail dress. She grabbed the dress and saw a note taped to the front. 'Relax all of your clothes are in the guest bedroom, Dick'.

Artemis shook her head obviously she was supposed to wear this dress to dinner. Quickly she changed out of her pencil skirt and white button up blouse and changed into the dress that fit perfectly. She picked out a nice pair of black heels and put them on, she decided to put her down letting it naturally curl down her back, she fixed her small amount of make-up. She had just finished putting on mascara when someone knocked on the door. Figuring it was Alfred she grabbed her clutch purse and headed down the stairs. When she opened the door Alfred stood there in his normal suite with his hands behind his back. "Good evening Miss Crock, are you ready to go?"

Artemis smiled "Hello Alfred. Yeah I'm ready let's go". Alfred nodded his head and turned around heading towards the limo. Alfred opened the car door signaling for her to get in, Artemis got in the limo patiently waiting to get to the restaurant. Since the windows were blacked out Artemis had no idea where they were, after twenty minutes of driving Alfred pulled over and quickly got out opening the door for her.

"Master Grayson is inside waiting for you Miss Crock" Alfred said helping her out of the car.

Artemis stood up looking at the very expensive restaurant 'La Chef Danielson'. Artemis turned towards Alfred "Thank you Alfred".

"You are welcome Miss Crock and happy birthday" he said getting in the limo and driving off. Artemis walked into the restaurant where a waiter was waiting for her.

"Right this way Miss Crock" he said leading her to the back of the restaurant; they walked past other tables filled with the richest people of Gotham and the surrounding cities. Feeling incredibly self-conscious Artemis kept her head down following the waiter further into the restaurant. The waiter stopped in front of her putting his hand out "Have a good evening Miss Crock".

Artemis stepped around the waiter to see a table in a secluded area set for two. Dick stood next to the table wearing black dress pants with a red button up shirt underneath a black jacket. He stepped forward smiling at her "You look beautiful 'Mis".

Dick wrapped his arms around her in a hug Artemis hugged him back and said "I can't believe you did all this Dick".

Dick pulled away smiling "It's your birthday; I had to make it special. Happy birthday 'Miss".

Artemis kissed him before pulling away smiling "Thank you". Dick took her hand leading her to her seat where he pulled the chair out for her before he sat down in the chair opposite of her. The same waiter from before came back pouring them each a glass of champagne before he took off with their orders.

"So what did you think of your flowers?" Dick asked.

"They were beautiful I loved them" Artemis said grinning she spoke again "But that's not my only gift is it?"

Dick laughed and said "No it's not but you're going to have to wait for it".

Artemis pouted using her puppy dog eyes hoping they would help in getting him to tell her what the other gift was. Dick grinned and said "It's not going to work 'Mis".

Artemis glared at him "Fine".

Dick grinned at her taking a drink of his champagne "Are you excited about tomorrow?"

"You mean the huge party that you and Barbara insisted on throwing at the mansion. Then yes I am excited" Artemis said smiling.

"Good, Alfred is picking up your mom tonight so she can stay at the mansion tonight and help him make some of your favorite food's" Dick said.

"I'm sure mom will love that, sleeping in the same house as Bruce Wayne" Artemis said laughing.

Dick laughed and said "I don't think he'll be there, league stuff going on tonight".

Artemis nodded "And you aren't needed?'

Dick shook his head "No I told everyone weeks ago that it couldn't do any missions".

Artemis smiled at him as the waiter sat down there food. They eat their dinner talking and laughing having a great time. When Artemis was done she was completely full, they sat there talking some more when the waiter brought out a piece of chocolate cake with white frosting her favorite in the middle was a birthday candle. Dick grinned at her "Make a wish 'Mis".

So Artemis closed her eyes blowing out the candle. When she opened them and looked up at Dick he wasn't there anymore. Instead he was down on one knee holding open a black box with a gorgeous diamond ring in it. Artemis' eyes widened and her jaw fell open.

Dick smiled and said "I never knew I could love someone as much as I love you. You're the only person who fully understands me and accepts me for everything that I am. I don't know what I would do without you in my life. Artemis Lian Crock will you marry me?"

Artemis smiled with tears in her eyes "Of course I'll marry". Smiling Dick take her left hand and put the ring on her finger. Artemis took Dick's face in her hands pulling him towards her kissing him hard on the mouth. Dick smiled into the kiss wrapping his arms around her waist and standing up making Artemis squeak out of surprise. Laughing like the lunatic he was Dick spun her around in a circle until he finally stopped setting her down smiling at her.

He brushed the hair from her face and said "You have just made me the happiest man alive Artemis Crock".

Artemis smiled wrapping her arms around his neck "And you just made me the happiest woman alive" she kissed him on the mouth running her hands through his hair when she pulled away she whispered seductively in his ear "You'd better hurry up and pay the check boy wonder".

Dick pulled back immediately "Check please" he called out making Artemis laugh and set her head on his chest. Dick quickly paid the check and then drove like a mad man to their apartment.