40. Never Letting Go

Artemis was back in Palo Alto, back in their apartment safe and sound. She was back with Wally in the warm cozy house, not some submarine with hard metal walls that felt more like prison then what it was attended to be. The atmosphere felt cold and suffocating, it felt lonely to be there and hard to keep up with the act. It was hard to lie to her friends and family of her death and to be away from Wally. It was nice to be back in the surface world.

Her once tanned skin was a lighter color from the lack of sun she got during her time in the mission, not to mention there were fresh bruises from the final battle with the Light. Deathstroke took an interest in her, so far as even trying to recruit her as his apprentice; he does not take betrayal kindly. During the whole confrontation Wally never left her side, protecting her and fighting with her. A lot of things were explained once the exhausting battle was over. The original Team members were not happy with the secret Aqualad, Nightwing, Wally, and Artemis were keeping, but they weren't complaining about it. Artemis was alive, La'gann was back safe and sound, and the Light was finally defeated.

All in all, it was a long 3 weeks of getting familiarized with her old surroundings. She visited her mother every week after getting scolded for hours for all the crap the four pulled through, babysitting Lian whenever the parent needed 'alone' time, reassuring Ollie that he was not a screw up, and staying close to Wally at all times.

It felt nice to be back with Wally and more then glad keep Linda Park at bay.

Now, now she was in bed with Wally's arms wrapped securely around her waist. It was 5 minutes after 12, luckily there was no classes they needed to attend to. They could just stay in bed with each other and no interruption. This was home, where ever Wally was that place was home. Artemis sighed and snuggled into his chest, listening to his steady heartbeat.

"Morning, Beautiful." He mumbled.

"Sorry, did I wake you?"

"Nah, I was already awake, just soaking in this moment." He smiled against her head.

"Me too," she smiled as well. "It's nice to be back."

"It's nice to have you back." He said. "It was so lonely without you here, Nelson definitely missed you, not to mention Linda was a bit too clingy for my liking." He shuddered against her.

"Don't worry, Babe, I'll protect you." She teased giving him a quick peck.

"My hero," laughed Wally.

"We should get up." She finally said, albeit reluctantly.

"Don't wanna," he mumbled.

"Wally, it's already 10 past noon, aren't you hungry? You didn't eat any breakfast yet." Artemis frowned at him.

"I'm fine," he reasoned. "I just want to stay like this a little longer. We rarely get any enough time alone with all the things going on the last 3 weeks."

"Yeah, I suppose so," Artemis noticed his arms tightening around her. "Wally?"

"I love you," he suddenly whispered.

A soft smile touched her lips. She reached up caressed his cheek. "I love you too Wally."

"I'm never letting you go, I don't like it when you're not here."

"Me too. I promise Wally, I'm never letting go too."

Sorry if this is a bit lame and too short, I'm having a Writer's Block. Damn.

Some bonding moment with those two after months of being away from each other. If you found your soulmate and your away like this, then yeah, it would hurt you like hell. I wish I found my soulmate soon. :(

I hoped you guys like this, I tried my best in writing this and forcing my through Writer's Block. Review please.