Secrets get traught

Part 3

The two 16 year olds walked home from Gotham Academy hand in hand.

It had been just over a year since they had confessed their feelings for one another and Artemis had discovered Dick’s secret ID, but still no one knew of their relationship.

They had decided to keep it a secret for privacy reasons, in both of their identities.

Dick was in the media too much as both Dick Grayson and Robin and their relationship would easily be noticed on each side, which could cause problems for their secret identities.

Just as the public did not know of them, neither did their friends or team mates. Not even Bruce knew, and neither did Artemis’ mom. Each of them did sometimes wish that they could tell someone.

They discussed it that day.

“I know that we’ve agreed not to tell anyone,” Dick began, “but I think Bruce is beginning to suspect something is going on between us. He keeps giving me strange looks when I talk about you.”
“My mom’s the same,” Artemis agreed, “and maybe we should tell the team too. That way we can at least act normal around one group of people.”
Dick nodded his head, “Let’s do that. We’ve got a meeting at the cave this afternoon, haven’t we?”

…::-::...

When Dick got back to the manor, he went straight down to the Batcave, knowing that that was where Bruce would be.

“Bruce!” he called loudly, “There’s something I need to tell you!”
“I know,” came Bruce’s deep voice from behind him, causing Dick to jump in surprise. He turned around.
“You do?”
“About you and Artemis? Yes. It was quite obvious. I’m surprised no one else has noticed.”
“And you’re okay with it?”
“It is not ideal, with you both being on the team, but Superboy and Miss Martian have managed it. Besides, if you’re happy, then it’s worth it, chum.”

…::-::...

Artemis and Robin met at the Gotham zeta beam, the old telephone box, in order to go to the mountain together.

They had discussed a plan of action over the phone an hour earlier, also adding in their respective parent’s reactions. Both had accepted it happily.
“Are you ready for this?” Robin asked, holding out his hand.
“As long as you’re besides me, I’ll be ready for anything.”

She took his hand and they stepped into the zeta beam together, transporting them to their destination.

…::-::...

“I love it when you do that,” Artemis laughed, to the surprise of her team-mates as she entered the cave hand in hand with Robin. Why were they holding hands? What was going on?!

Robin laughed along with her.
“I know, I’m just amazing like that.”
“Ah, guys?” Wally asked, completely confused.
The pair looked toward him.
“Yes?”
“Why are you holding hands?”
“Why do two people normally hold hands?”
“You mean you two are…?”
“Yes.”
“Huh, not expecting that.”