Wayne Style Birthday Parties
The next day Artemis woke up to soft feather like kisses trailing up her arm. Smiling she opened her eyes to see Dick's shiny bright blue eyes staring into her grey ones. "Morning" Dick said.
Artemis smiled touching his cheek "Morning".
Dick smiled resting his head on her stomach still looking up at her Artemis ran her hand through his hair "So what's the plan today my handsome fiancé?' Artemis asked.
Dick smiled "I love the fact that I can call you my fiancé. Well the party doesn't start until eight, so we have the entire day to ourselves. But we do have to be at the mansion by at least six thirty according to Babs. Are you sure you don't want to call your girlfriends and tell them the news?"
Artemis laughed "No they can wait until the party. Are you sure you don't want to call all your ex-girlfriends who are still friends and tell them that you are no longer on the market?"
Dick laughed "I've been off the market for a while now 'Mis. I've always been waiting for you".
Artemis rolled her eyes "It still amazes me how your still friends with all of your ex's".
Dick just sat up and shrugged "It's a gift. So what do you want for breakfast?"
Artemis sat up from the bed pulling her hair into a ponytail "How about biscuits and gravy?"
Dick grinned "You always want that 'Mis".
Artemis smiled "It's my favorite and the one breakfast thing you can cook without completely destroying".
Dick scowled "I'm not good with breakfast foods no need to dig the wound babe".
Artemis laughed "Of course I need to dig the wound it's what I do baby".
Dick just laughed and kissed her cheek "Maybe that's why I love you so much" he said before walking out of their bedroom and going downstairs. Shaking her head Artemis followed after her fiancé.
Later that evening they were both dressed and ready to go to the Wayne mansion where Barbara and her mother were waiting to slowly torcher her. Once in the car they held hands as Dick drove, Dick played with the ring on her finger and asked "So how do you think your mom will react when you tell her?"
"Most likely start crying and have no words to express how happy she is. She loves you, she thinks you're the most charming young man she's ever meet. I'm more worried about Barbara she's going to blow my ear drums from all her screaming" Artemis said.
Dick laughed and said "Yeah you might want to put some ear plugs in".
Artemis groaned "Remind me why I'm doing this again".
Dick grinned because "You can't say no to my puppy dog eyes".
Artemis groaned "If we have kids and they inherit your puppy dog eyes I'm going to kill you".
Dick laughed and said "You would love it if they inherited my eyes 'Mis".
Artemis shrugged "I love your eyes but I hate your puppy dog eyes it's like my kryptonite or something, the one thing I can't say no to".
Dick laughed "Well I love your eyes, and I want our kids to have your eyes".
Artemis just shook her head as they pulled into Dick's parking spot at the mansion. Once Artemis was out of the car her legs were tackled into a hug by Damian almost knocking her over. Artemis laughed and bent down to fully hug the little boy "Hello little man".
"Hi Arty, I missed you" Damian said.
Dick snorted "What am I chop liver?"
Damian smiled at his older brother "No your Dick".
Artemis laughed and kissed the little boy on the cheek before standing up and going into the house. Dick picked Damian up and threw him over his shoulder following Artemis into the house.
Artemis headed straight for the kitchen where she smelt her mother's cooking. When she entered the kitchen she saw her mother laughing and smiling with Alfred, she was preparing Artemis' favorite Vietnamese food. Artemis smiled it was good to see her mother smiling and laughing like that. Artemis walked further into the huge kitchen "Hey mom, Hi Alfred".
Her mom turned to look at her and her smile instantly got larger "Artemis sweetie it's so good to see you. Happy birthday".
Artemis stepped towards her mom bending down to hug her "It's good to see you to mom, thanks".
Artemis pulled back right when Tim came running into the kitchen with Dick right on his heels. Tim was laughing reminding Artemis of Dick's Robin cackle he was so famous for, Dick had a mixture of anger and amusement on his face. Tim ran around the counter stopping quickly to kiss Artemis on the check before he ran off again. Dick followed Tim around the counter skidding to a stop in front of his future mother in law bending down he hugged her saying "Ask your daughter what's on her finger" kissing her cheek he ran off after Tim again "Get back her you little rat".
Artemis shook her head even though Dick was twenty two years old he would still act like a kid sometimes. Her mother looked up at her with her eyebrow raised "What's on your finger Artemis?"
Artemis shook her head, Dick obviously said something to her, Artemis put her left hand out so her mother could see it "Dick asked me to marry him last night".
Paula gasped taking her daughter's hand into hers, instantly tears clouded in her eyes "My baby is getting married".
Artemis smiled bending down to be eye level with her mom "I want you to help me plan the wedding, we want to wait a little while before were married but I could still use your help".
"Oh sweetie I would love to help you. So you two want a long engagement?" Paula asked.
Artemis nodded her head "Yeah there's no need to rush to".
Paula smiled setting her hand on Artemi' cheek "I'm so proud of you sweetie".
Artemis smiled "Thank you mom".
Paula wiped her cheeks and said "Now you go upstairs and start getting ready for the party, I know Barbara is up there already".
Artemis nodded her head and kissed her mom's cheek "Okay I'll see you later mom". Artemis turned heading upstairs towards Dick's old room where she knew Barbara would be waiting for her.
When she entered the bedroom Barbara was laying on the bed reading a magazine "It's about time you got here".
Artemis smiled "Hello Babs, I was visiting my mom, so what's the plan?"
Barbara set the magazine down and said "Frist you need to tell me what Dick got for your birthday".
Artemis smiled "Well he took me to a fancy dinner sent me a huge bouquet of roses at work, and then at dinner he proposed".
Barbara's eyes widened and she scramble off the bed towards Artemis "Oh my God" she yelled making Artemis cringe "Let me see, Let me see". Artemis put her hand out showing her the ring Barbara squealed "Oh my God, congratulations".
Artemis smiled "Thanks Babs". After calming Barbara down the two girls got set to get ready for the huge party. Two hours later Artemis was dressed in a green cocktail dress, she had her hair down and slightly curled. Barbara wore a black cocktail dress and had her hair up in a tight bun. There was a knock on the door and Dick stepped in wearing his black tuxedo with his hair slicked back.
Dick smiled at her "You look amazing 'Mis".
Artemis smiled stepping closer to him running her hand through his hair making it messy Dick scowled at her only making her smile widen "That's better" she kissed his cheek before turning to see a laughing Barbara.
"You tow are cute together, you fit each other perfectly it's almost creepy" Barbara said.
Dick laughed "I'm going to take that as a compliment".
Barbara laughed "I'll see you guys down stairs".
Once Barbra left the room Dick wrapped his arms around her waist pulling her into his chest, he buried his head in her hair making her shiver from his warm breath. "Do we have to go down there?" Dick asked kissing her neck lightly.
Artemis sighed playing with the hair on his neck "You're the one who wanted to through this party so bad with Barbara".
Dick groaned "Only because Babs talked me into it".
Artemis laughed "You wanted the party so bad so now we have to go. But afterwards we can come up here and celebrate our engagement okay?"
Dick kissed her ear again before pulling away "Fine we'll go down there and socialize but tonight I get you all to myself".
Artemis laughed "Deal boy wonder. Now let's go before Barbara comes back up here".
Dick kissed her softly on the mouth before sticking his arm out and saying "Shall we?"
Artemis took his arm and together the two went downstairs where all of their friends and family along with some important friends of Bruce's were gathered in the large ball room".
Artemis looked around the room seeing her mom talking to Zatanna and Wally, who just shared their six month anniversary. Dick dragged her out on the dance floor where they danced together for a while before Bruce stood up on the little stage where the band was and called everyone's attention.
"Hello everyone, as most of you know I'm Bruce Wayne. But today were here to celebrate the birthday of a wonderful young lady, someone who has completely changed my oldest son's life for the best and made him the happiest I've ever seen him. I would just like to say Happy Birthday Artemis" Bruce said lifting his glass in the air before taking a drink.
Dick kissed her cheek and said "I'll be right back" before he rushed off towards the stage. He climbed the steps taking the mic from Bruce. "Hello everyone I'm Dick Grayson, and boyfriend of the birthday girl. I've known Artemis for over seven years and have been able to call her my girlfriend for over a year. Like Bruce said she's made the happiest I've ever been, but last night when I took her out for dinner she made the happiest man in the world. Last night I asked her to marry me and she said yes. So I'd like to say Happy Birthday to the future Mrs. Grayson" Dick said lifting his glass. Everyone cheered and whistled raising their glasses, Artemis bowed her head slightly blushing, she should have known Dick would have done something like this.
Once Dick was back at her side again she said "You just had to embarrass me in front of everyone didn't you".
Dick just grinned and nodded his head as Zatanna came running at her and throwing her arms around her. "Oh my God I can't believe your engaged" Zatanna said as Wally and Dick shared a manly hug.
Artemis smiled hugging her friend back "I know it's hard to believe".
Zatanna pulled away "Have you set a date yet?"
Artemis shook her head "No but we plan on a long engagement were thinking sometime next year".
Zatanna smiled "Oh my gosh I'm so happy for you two".
Wally nodded his head wrapping his arm around Zatanna "I'm happy for you guys, you two are good together".
Dick smiled at his friend "Thanks Wally that means a lot" Artemis nodded her head, she was worried how Wally would take it even though they had been broken up for so long. Zatanna smiled at her boyfriend kissing his cheek.
Dick took Artemis' hand and said "Let's dance" Artemis waved at her friends before letting Dick guide her onto the dance floor.
Artemis wrapped her arms around his neck resting her head on his chest, Dick set his chin on her head setting his hands on her hips, slowly the two moved together on the dance floor. They didn't talk they just enjoyed being in each other's arms and celebrating their engagement.