A/N: Back to Ariel's POV.
"This is gonna be so much fun!" M'gann declared.
I ignored her, gaze focused on the back of Robin's head. I needed a better imagination. I just couldn't imagine his hair slicked down at all. It was just so spiky. And with his sunglasses on, it was hard to tell what color his eyes were.
"Ariel?"
I blinked, looking at Kaldur. He looked concerned.
"What?" I asked.
"Are you sure you're up to this? Black Canary said that if it was too much for you we were to bring you home. You took a nasty spill in gym," M'gann said.
"I'm fine. Sheesh, is thinking a crime?" I snapped.
M'gann looked hurt for a second and I felt bad. I really had to stop lashing out at the team. It wasn't their fault I was stuck with them. They were all cozy with each other and here I come. I smiled at M'gann, sincerely or as sincerely as I could.
"I guess it could be fun," I admitted. "Will there be ice cream?"
"If you are good," Kaldur teased.
He smiled at me.
"First though, we really need to get you some of your own clothes," Artemis declared.
I looked down at my school uniform which was the only clothes I had. I understood why she said what she did but I really didn't want to stand down when it came to Artemis. Or Wally.
"What's wrong with my uniform?" I asked.
Artemis blanched but Robin let out a boyish laugh.
"Relax Art," I said, standing.
I leaned on her chair, looking down at her.
"I was joking."
"Geese!" M'gann cried.
'What?' I wondered as she jerked the ship left.
I let out a cry as I fell into Robin's lap.
"Whoa, Ariel, I'm not use to women throwing themselves at me," he joked, smiling.
"Sorry," M'gann said.
I pushed myself out of Robin's lap and returned to my seat, face red. Note to self, no more falling in Boy Wonder's lap.
"There's something about shopping that makes ice cream soooo much better," I declared, swinging my shopping bag.
"What'd you get?" M'gann asked.
I grinned at her, glad to actually be able to tell her about something I really knew.
"Blue Straw," I replied.
Before you panic, it's a fantastic cross between blueberry and strawberry.
"Is it any good?" Robin asked.
We were sitting by a fountain, waiting for the others to finish getting their own cones.
"Yes!" I exclaimed.
Robin smiled and again I felt a creeping heat spread across my cheeks. M'gann, oblivious to us, stood.
"I'm going to check out that display," she said.
I think she pointed to something but I didn't look. Soon, Robin and I were alone.
"You okay?" he asked. "Are you spacing or is that minor concussion catching up to you?"
I chuckled.
"Nah, I'm good."
"Good."
Robin reached into his back pocket, offering me a pair of sunglasses.
"I got these for you," he said.
I took them, studying them. They were black and looked a lot like his.
"Cool, thanks," I said, putting them on.
He looked away but I was sure I saw a hint of a blush cross his face.
"Wanna try some Blue Straw?" I asked.
He looked at me.
"One time offer," I said solemnly.
"Couldn't they just call it strawberry?" he asked.
"That's not very creative," I remarked.
He shrugged.
"Hey guys! Let's go!" Wally yelled.
"Just like Wally," Robin mumbled standing.
We rejoined the group at the same time as M'gann.
"Hope you like yarn crafts," she said.
"Pffft, only if there's glue," I said.
I grinned at Artemis.
"I wanna dip Art's hair in it."
"No glue," Artemis declared solemnly.
I opened my mouth to respond when we heard a scream.
"Well guys. Looks like it's hero time," Wally joked.