Bitter Sweet

Artemis opened her eyes in utter surprise, only to find Jack's were closed. She didn't dare move an inch, not that she wanted to in the first place. His lips pressed against her in a fascinating way. His cold lips met hers, the colliding felt like extremely tiny pop-rocks spread all about. It wasn't too gentle, but it was to rough, he applied all the right pressure. Artemis's body worked faster than her mind as she pulled up and forward, pushing her lips back onto his. Closing her eyes just as Jack's opened, a now visible shade of red on his cheeks. He pulled back completely embarrassed falling off the bed.

"J-jack!" Artemis exclaimed standing. He shot up faster than she could blink, he was utterly embarrassed.

"I-i-I'm sorry, r-really!" He started stuttering reaching for his staff, swinging it into his hand and he tripped and fumbled out through her room, becoming more and more embarrassed. He would have kept flailing if he didn't get tangled in light decorations that hung from the ceiling. He fell straight onto his bottom, staff a few inches from his tangled hands. Artemis looked at him for a few moments before starting into a giggle fit. Crawling from the bed to where he was to untangle him. Her smile quickly fading as she remembered what had happened throughout the day.

"J-jack" She tried to start, but it came out as a weak stutter. She started untangling his arms and legs until he was free, allowing him to stand as she remained on the floor. She tried to plan out what she wanted to say, but couldn't get anywhere with it. Instead she grabbed Jacks hand as he held it out to her. Standing up she didn't let go of his chilled hand. He was still embarrassed but this time made no effort in pulling away.

"Y-you won't leave..right?" She asked finally looking into his blue orbs. He bit his lip lightly shaking his head no, not able to take it anymore and embrace her in a tight hug. He now realized that if he left, she would be alone, and he couldn't do that.

"I-i don't wan't you to be alone either, s-so please stay...with me" Artemis said, and adding the last part silently. Jack proceeded to nibble at his lip, normally he would rake his hands though his hair, but he was more preoccupied on hold her close to him. He really didn't want to be alone, it hurt. A little to much for him to realize as he split a lone tear from his lid. Noticing quickly he pulled away from her and whipped his eyes clear. She stared at him as if unsure, he took a breath in and spoke.

"I won't leave...I promise" He said holding out his hand for a promise, Artemis smiled lightly and slapped her hand to his and held it tightly. It was a promise, that neither of them could break. Her faint smile then turned big as she recalled what happened a few moments ago. Pulling her hand away, she placed it on her hip and looked at him with a questioning look. With her smile wide, she spoke sweetly.

"So...why did you kiss me?" She asked, a sweet tang rolled off her tongue.

"What kiss?" Jack spit out bitterly, his playful smirk now returning as he looked down at her.

"The one y-you gave me before!" She retorted annoyed. She knew very well what Jack was doing...Messing around with her, teasing her, all to get laughs.

"Artemis...are you...Having fantasies about me?" Jack said acting out a part, he exaggerated her name as if she had done something wrong. And poured out the word fantasies. Her jaw dropped as her face lit up like a tomato.

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Jack eventually did leave to his world, leaving Artemis to take a 2 min. nap before having to get for school. She tiredly got ready and met Caitlyn at the bus stop.

"Hey get any sleep? Your eyes look like a raccoons" Caitlyn spoke, as if venom was pouring from fangs. Not that Artemis really noticed, she just shrugged and yawned. The bus approached and Caitlyn glared as they boarded the bus. Not having the will power, Artemis immediately fell asleep once in her seat. Caitlyn smirked and grabbed her bag rummaging through it. Finding nothing really useful she just threw it back in the seat, Thinking how on earth Artemis could not get enough sleep with the boring life she lived. But boring, defiantly did not describe her life, what so ever.