Suspicions | YJ

IRONIC

Author note: Hope you enjoy this chapter XD You'll be seeing more of Dick now. Trying my best to get this book rolling ;D

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When the bell finally rang, the students filed out of the classroom. Dick started out of the room groggily, but Artemis gave him a small tap on the shoulder to get his attention.

        "Hey, um- can I talk to you?"

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|Gotham Academy|
|After Class|

"Uh... Artemis-" Dick started, his voice laced with perplexity. Artemis instantly grabbed him by the arm and forcefully dragged him into a nearby room. She let go of him arm in the room, closing the door quietly to avoid disruption. She then turned on the lights, which revealed desks in the room with chairs scattered everywhere and papers on the desks and wooden shelves.

"What was that about?" Dick asked, eyes widened.
"We aren't here to make out or anything right?" He asked with a bit of worry.
"And no, I'm not doing your homework okay so-" He started again, but was interrupted with a "SHUT UP ALREADY!" Coming from the blonde girl standing in front of him. After he finally shut up with his eyes widened, she took a breath and started to talk. "So um- you're smart right?"

"Well I guess-"
"Please help me with something!"
Dick tilted his head in confusion, and then eventually nodded.
"Okay. I need you to help me figure out Robin's identity." Artemis claimed.
At first Dick just stared at her; and then turned his head away. "Sorry- what was that last part again?"

Artemis rolled her eyes, with an irritated growl. "Help me figure out Boy Wonder's ID damnit. You know? Hero, tiny guy, does flips and stuff..." Dick sighed, interrupting her. "Okay, okay! I know who your talking about. But isn't this a little... Absurd? Maybe you should give the kid some space."

All he got was an infuriated glare from the young archer. He sighed in defeat, and then agreed to help her. "So, any ideas?"

"Well I have a feeling he goes to this school. I can't say why... I just feel like he's hiding in plain sight."
Dick smirked. This wasn't going to be so bad after all... "Hmm... What's he like?" The younger boy asked with a snicker.

"Well... He's good with tech... Definitely a good martial artist... Probably has a decent amount of money to afford the gadgets..." Artemis started.

"Hm, alright then. What else?" He asked, with a small snort. 'This is so hilarious. Bruce is so gonna kill me for this, but it'll be worth it for sure.' Dick thought in his head as he watched Artemis pondering.

"Black hair... Unsure what color eyes... Super annoying sometimes..."

Dick rolled his eyes at the last one. Artemis jumped a bit and stopped talking when she heard the bell ring, which meant the school day was over. "Let's take this somewhere else..." Dick suggested, so they left the room and went to the courtyard.

The sun was very bright; summer was on it's way. There were only 5-6 weeks left of the school year, and soon summer vacation would be here. The duo sat over on a bench in the bright sun, and continued their conversation from there. However the two were interrupted when Dick noticed Barbara walking over, who looked very confused.

"Oh hey Dick, Artemis. What's up?" Barbara greeted, with a wave.
"Nothing much Babs, just talking." Dick replied with a smile. "Believe it or not, Arty is making me help her figure out Robin's ID. Can I call you Arty?"
"No, Dick." Artemis answered with a scowl.
"Sure thing, Arty." Dick said with a laugh. "Oh really? Can I help?" Barbara suggested, earning her an odd glance from both teens. "Come on, please? Have you seen him? He has such a nice a-"
"Sure, sure!" Dick interrupted; he was a bit scared to hear the last part, knowing that Artemis knew Robin and it would be very awkward.

'The more the merrier.' Dick thought in his head sarcastically, and plastered a fake smile on his face.

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To be continued...