I'm so sorry. I know I said I'd update more but I got really caught up and I was planning on writing this week but I went on a field trip (WENT SURFING! Wootwoot!) but my mom didn't let me bring my laptop so I couldn't write. And this chapter's a bit short and boring but I swear, the next will be good. Hope you'll forgive me and PLEASE REVIEW!

Artemis: Stupid In Love

I have to admit, calling Wally my boyfriend was…odd. Not in a bad way but in…an interesting way. Being with him brought up a lot of memories. Not all of them were good.

But I love how he presses his lips against mine. I love how he wraps his arms around me and I feel so at home. I love how his green eyes shine and how my heart rockets when I see him.

I had forgotten how love felt.

And now I remember.

I remember how in my first months with the Team, before Wally and I got together, my heart ached for him. I would never have admitted it out loud but, Kid Mouth had that thing that made me go crazy. No, it wasn't because of his adeptness but it was a part of that, but it was how he loved me.

I remember how he would whisper those sweet words into my ears and I would believe them every time.

Not a lot of people have loved me in my life. My mother loves me, but that was different, she had spent my childhood in prison. Jade loves me, but sometimes I can't help but hate her for leaving me. And then there was my dad. My dad didn't love me. A blind person could see it. Lawrence Crock only cared about himself and his oh so precious reputation. During my so many years with him, he has never, not once, ever said the words to me. Not even like "I like you, daughter."

No, the closest thing he said to that was: "That ax kick wasn't bad, little girl. Now do it again."

The first time Jade told me his was dead, after I had regained my memories. I felt nothing but bliss.

So how come now, I had the sudden urge to go visit his grave?

I gritted my teeth in irritation.

I can't believe I'm saying this but I wish my father loved me. I hated him but if he might have given me just a little compassion, maybe I would love him too.

And maybe that's just it. Dad treated me like I was, I don't know, his student? Only I was the student he despised.

Sometimes I wonder if staying in that hell of a house was worth it. I mean I love my mom but was all that torture worth it?

I didn't mean to think selfishly but every breathing being does every now and then and if I had a chance to go back and chose to run away like Jade, I would have.

Guilt crept through me.

Only I wouldn't have changed my decision.

I might as well be the guiltiest person in the universe but I would never go back.

I was snap back into reality as Wally placed a small peck on my cheek.

We're sitting in my living room, in Jade's house. Wally tends to visit often and I would swing by the cave every now and then.

Wally sits down beside me, on the cheap orange couch Jade bought in some flee store.

"How was your day?" I ask him.

He slips his arm around me shoulders, trying to be discrete but he might as well have been holding a sign that said: ROMANTIC GESTURE!

"It was okay," Wally replies. "We trained and Bats' making us check out this so called abandoned warehouse located somewhere in New Mexico tonight.

I sigh in disappointment.

"Huh, that means you're cancelling the movie?" I say.

That's when Wally shows me a sly grin.

"Actually, I was thinking we could watch it now," he suggests.

I smile at him.

"Okay," I lean into him and kiss him gently. "You go prepare the popcorn and I'll go get the movie upstairs."

I get up, run up to my bedroom and take the DVD placed on my desk. And as I'm about to run back down downstairs, my eyes catch the photograph lying on my dresser.

I had recently framed it. It was a picture of Wally and I, smiling at the camera. We were at the cave. It was taken back when we were 16 and the Team was celebrating its 1st anniversary.

Nobody had been really thinking about it but M'gann had planned most of it along with Zatanna.

The party had been fun. We were only a few members back then but we had a blast. Black Canary, Flash, Green Arrow and Captain Marvel joined us. Billy was only around 11 by then but it always shocked me how he was actually only 3 years younger than our youngest member, Robin. And he was in the big league.

I really looked up to Billy. I saw him last week and was appalled with how much he had grown. I swear, if was still 14, I would have gone out with him a day after we met.

He wasn't hot or anything. He was skinny actually, but tall and had lean muscles. He had a nice jaw shape and I thought it was cute how his long hair curtained his forehead and his eyes.

Strangely, he reminded me of Rob—oops, I mean Nightwing when he was 14.

Physically, Nightwing didn't change between the ages 13 and 14. He had grown slightly taller but he didn't hit puberty until 15 (and a half). But mentally, he could have been a totally different person. He was smart(er) and a lot more mature, which made me miss the 13 year old.

Ever since I woke up in the cave, I haven't heard him say a single RobWord.

"Totally feeling the aster."

I turned around and found Wally leaning against the door frame. He had his arms crossed over his chest and a look of concern in his eyes.

I turned my attention back to the photograph. It only represented Wally and me but there were so many storied behind it. I could go on forever talking about them.

"How come he doesn't say that anymore?" I ask Wally.

My back was to him but I felt his body warmth close to mine.

"He stopped after you die—got amnesia," Wally said.

"You know, I wasn't the only one affected by your…disappearance, Artemis," Wally continued after a few seconds. "SB punched a hole through the cave's wall. Kaldur refused to touch sea water for a whole week—Tula for almost a month. Even Wolf almost stopped howling… M'gann, she actually stopped baking for almost two months. Zatanna, oh God, Zatanna, she locked herself in her room and the only one who was able to talk to her was Nightwing. She didn't leave the room for three weeks. Nightwing would bring her food and water and she refused to train. GA quit from the League for five months. And until now he refuses to train a new partner. And I can honestly tell you that I have never seen Babs so depressed in my entire life."

I manage to choke down a sob but Wally put his arms around me anyway. I dig my face into his shoulder and let him squeeze me.

Ever since I woke up, I've never felt so useless in my whole life. I tried to stay strong, like I always have but end up breaking down and I always need Wally. I seriously hate it.

I can feel Wally's jaw tighten and feel my legs failing under me. If Wally hadn't been there, I would have fallen but first on the floor.

I let him continue to hug me. I hate myself for feeling so weak but I can't help but love the feeling of his skin against mine.

"I have to show you something," Wally whispers into my ear.

After I calm down, we ditch the movie. Wally and I drive around Central City for a while and suddenly, we're teenagers again.

I stare at the house in front of me.

It's a two story house with an attic and basement. The outside walls are decorated with bricks and vines are just starting to grow on them. There's a balcony placed right on top of the front door and a small mailbox that looks like a tiny birdhouse.

Wally's by my side, staring at me.

My eyes are wide and my jaw is dropped. Just behind the house are the woods and behind me is Central City.

The old, beat up shack wasn't there anymore but I could recognize the place without it.

"You built the house," I say without thinking.

Wally takes a step closer to me and nods.

"Yeah, just finished it last year," he tells me.

"You…you kept your promise."

He smirks at me. "Don't I always?"

Wally invites me to his home and he explains his breakdown after my "death".

During that moment, I have never felt so guilty in my life. I practically ruined someone's life because I wasn't there. I didn't think it was possible but after what Wally tells me, I can't help imagining life without him.

And I know he was a lot stronger than I would have been.

That night, Wally and I just cuddled on his super comfortable couch and I ended up falling asleep with him. His arms were around me as I laid my head on his chest. His soft breathing tickled my face and mine tickled his neck. From time to time, he would run his fingers through my hair and I would lay soft kisses on his neck while he pressed his soft lips against my temple.

The next day, I'm able to talk to Nightwing. It was odd looking up at him but I didn't really mind the view. After our conversation, he called the rest of the Team to the training room.

Wally walks through the doors (last like always) and I can tell he's surprised to see me at Mount Justice.

"Guys, I'd like you to meet your newest teammate, Artemis," Nightwing announced.

And I know I hurt Wally. And I know it's stupid.

And for the first time since I woke up, I know I'm in love.

I know it's short but i swear the next will be longer! I hope you're okay with this chapter and PLEASE REVIEW! PS: I might be singing for the xmas party of my school and I was thinking of singing Turning Tables? Any suggestions?