Young Justice: College AU | Complete

Chapter 17

Today it would just be the two of them alone. Mar'i was staying at Bruce's for the day so they could spend time with each other. "So Zee remember when you said you wanted to be a teacher?" He asked as she raised an eyebrow. They were walking through a park as the snow fell around them. Ever since it started snowing it hadn't stopped. "Well yeah that was like a dream of mine since I was a kid" she said brushing a strand of hair behind her ear.

"Do you still dream about it?" He asked as she looked up at the cloudy sky.

"I mean yeah but I have Mar'i to look after and-"

"I got you a scholarship at Gotham U for teaching" he abruptly said as she went pale.

Her feet stopped moving as she looked at him. Was he kidding or did he really do that? "Ha ha funny joke" she said sarcastically as he frowned shaking his head. "No Zee you really do have a scholarship. Stephanie can watch Mar'i everyday since she doesn't do anything. Think of it you can pursue your dream job" he said as she stood there still shocked.

Why would he do something like that for her? "Thanks Dick" she said engulfing him in a hug. That was a little more than he expected to get from her. He hugged her back enjoying the time he was spending with her. A part of him still loved her and a part of her still loved him. Of course, those feelings were buried deep down within them. "When do I start?" She asked as he let out a nervous laugh.

"Like in three days" he said as she groaned punching him in the arm.

"Ouch! Zee" he whined rubbing his arm as she crossed her arms.

"You deserve that for not telling me sooner" she said walking forward in a huff.

He rolled his eyes and caught up with her. "How about we grab dinner, play some arcade games and then go pick Mar'i up?" He asked as she sighed thinking about the offer. "Arcade first and the loser pays for dinner" she said as he smirked. Dick would never back down from a challenge. "Is that a challenge Ms. Zatara?" He asked as she smirked.

"Yes it is Mr. Grayson" she said with a wink before walking further ahead.

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It was such a weird idea when it came to his mind. Sitting in class he scribbled notes down into his notebook while listening to the lecture. The idea was great he just needed to get everybody on board for it. That's when his phone started buzzing in his pocket as he groaned. No one could hear it but it was irritating his leg. Who would be calling him during class?

They just kept calling and calling as he groaned out of irritation. Finally, when the lecture was over he shot up out of his seat and left the class. Checking the many missed calls on his phone they were all from Artemis. She knew he had classes today so why would she be calling? Putting the phone to his ear he listened to the ringing. "Wally why weren't you answering?!" She yelled as he held the phone away from his ear.

She sounded so worried and distressed. "Babe what's wrong?" He asked in a worried tone. Something was seriously off with her. "N-nothing its nothing I was just worried" she said as he sighed running a hand through his hair nervously. "I'm coming home, just wait for me there okay? I love you" he said before hanging up the phone. Something was seriously wrong with her and he intended to find out what it was that was wrong.

As soon as he was outside he ran back to the condo. Opening the door and stepping into the silent apartment. "Arty? Babe its me are you here?" He asked walking through the living room. That's when fast footsteps were heard as she hugged him from the back. Pressing her face into the fabric of his jacket as she silently cried. "I had a nightmare and when I woke up and saw that you weren't there I-I thought it was real. I tried calling dozens of times and you didn't answer" she cried out choking on her tears.