Author's Note: To start off this is AU, just to clarify. And sorry to all of my You've Got to be Kidding Me readers who hoped that this would be the next chapter, right now it's about halfway done, I was hoping to finish that today but the plot bunnies came and went and thus Hotshot was born. Sorry again. And Wally and Artemis are about 23 here and Barry is retired from being the Flash not dead for the plot of the story.

Summary: Artemis Crock is the new hotshot action reporter in Central City for GBS. The Flash is Central City's hotshot superhero. Of course their paths would cross.

"Danny, I want that report ASAP. It will add more of a relatable feel to the story, okay?"

The man in question, Danny, looked up from his lunch and nodded his head. "Right away, Miss Crock." And the intern speeds away from the break room to finish his report.

Artemis Crock just shakes her head as she watches the intern run away, she's tried to tell him thousands of times to just call her Artemis but he doesn't seem to listen. Her golden hair falls over into her face as she does so but she quickly regains herself and tucks it behind her ear. She takes Danny's seat at the empty table and pulls out her power lunch, she only has a few minutes to eat before she has to get back to work as the "new hotshot" field reporter for GBS action news in Central City. She has only recently been promoted to field reporter, usually she was an in studio kind of girl but she quickly caught the bug for live-on-the-scene reporting.

Artemis glances at the clock hanging on the off white wall, it reads 12:14. She sighs, she only has until 12:30 because she has a meeting with her boss today. Unlike most people, Artemis actually likes her boss; she'd been watching Iris Allen-West on the news since she was a little kid. Iris was the reason that Artemis wanted to become a reporter in the first place. She eats her noodles at a rapid pace that she thinks could rival that of the Flash and hurries to her boss' office. She makes it just in time.

"You wanted to see me?" Artemis said as she pecks through the office door.

The older redhead smiled at Artemis and motioned for her to sit down. Artemis sat down and waited for Iris to get off the phone.

"But Barry... I understand that but why today?... Well I have things I have to get done of course... ugh, we will talk about this later I have a reporter in my office... yes, I love you too. See you tonight." And with that Iris hung up the phone and leaned across her desk to face Artemis.

"So, you wanted to see me?" repeated Artemis.

"Oh yes!" said Iris as she lightly smack her forehead. "Right, it's about being a field reporter."

"What about?'

"Being a field reporter is a difficult job, I should know, I did it for almost twenty years but there are some things you should be aware of." said Iris.

"Like what?"

"Well, there are going to be something you just can't un-see, do you understand? You'll be in the line of danger almost all the time as well you're cameraman." explained Iris. "It's not something that everyone can do, covering the big action stuff is different from doing the live political on scene reporting or the aftermath, okay? It's okay if you don't feel comfortable doing it. We can always get someone-,"

"No!" said Artemis, louder than she wanted. "I mean, no, that's not necessary, I've got this. No need to worry about me, I've been told I'm tough as nails."

Iris laughed lightly, "Okay, well, I just had to make sure, some reports just aren't cut out for these kinds of gigs, but I knew you'd be able to handle it."

Artemis smiled at Iris. She said her good-byes and stood up to leave. As her hand reached the door knob the door was pushed open from the other side, pushing Artemis down to the ground. Hard.

"Aunt Iris!" said the intruder. "Look, I know you said this isn't the best time to talk but this is important- and why is she on the ground?"

Artemis rubbed her forehead where she got hit and looked up. Her dark gray eyes instantly met gorgeous emerald green ones, she felt her heart skip a beat. She tore her gaze away from the eyes for a moment to take in the rest. There in front of her stood a boy about her age. He was lean but muscular, like he was a runner or something. She could also tell that he was tall, like real tall, maybe a good head taller than she. His hair was a vibrant red like Iris' and light freckles were dusted across his sun-kissed cheek bones.

"Again, what's she doing on the ground?" he asked, turning to Iris.

"This is my top field reporter, Artemis Crock; Artemis, this is my nephew, Wally West, the boy who pushed you down with the door." Iris added extra emphasis to the last part.

"Hi." said Wally, a little dumbfound.

"Hi, now can you help me up?" she asked, putting out her hand.

He grabbed it and helped her up easily.

"Sorry 'bout that, I get a little carried away sometimes." He said, scratching the back of his head. "I didn't mean to run you over. Are you okay?"

"Yeah, I'm fine." said Artemis. "I'll see you later, Iris, I have to get back to work."

"Okay, bye!" said Iris, in her normal cheery voice.

"Nice to meet you." said Wally.

"Yeah, you too, and next time, don't plow me down, 'kay?" said Artemis as she opened the door.

"Wait, there's going to be a next time?" he called as the door closed behind her.

Wally West sure was something, she thought as she returned to her desk.

It was almost the end of the work day when she got the call that there was a robbery happening, the Flash vs. the Trickster. Artemis and her cameraman, Jacob, were on the scene in a matter of minutes.

"This is Artemis Crock," she said into the camera. "Reporting to you live from a robbery gone bad in downtown Central City. Inside, the Flash battles the Trickster. It has been confirmed that this is not a hostige situation, let's take a lot."

Artemis could just see the scarlet speedster as he dodged Trickster's attacks. Iris was right, only a certain kind of reporter could manage this and that was her. Sure, she was a little worried that things may or may not get out of hand, but the action was thrilling. She was practically biting her nails at the suspense, she flinched as she heard a loud crash, but all her fear seemed to wash away as the Flash walked out with a knocked out Trickster on his shoulder. She smiled and motioned for Jacob to put the camera back on her.

"It seems that the Flash has saved the day, let's see if we can get a word in with the our hero." She quickly began to walk over to the Flash but she almost stopped as she saw Channel 4's Linda Park rushing over too yelling, "Flash, Flash, over here!"

Flash glanced at Linda then he noticed Artemis and a big grinned crossed his face. And surprisingly to everyone present, including Artemis and Linda Park, the Flash sped over to the golden haired reporter.

"Why, hello there." said the Flash. "You're new, aren't you, beautiful?"

Artemis scoffed. "Flash, can you tell me about what happened today?"

"Only if you tell me your name."

Artemis knew she would have to give into the Flash if she wanted her story, "Artemis Crock, GBS news, can you tell what exactly happened here?'

"Well, Trickster here thought he could rob a bank under my nose, but what he doesn't know is that I know everything." explained the Flash. "A quick battle and here we are, Miss Crock. Now you answer my question, babe, are you that new hotshot reporter I've been hearing so much about?" The Flash's flirty grin wasn't missed by anyone.

Unfortunately.

"Yes, that's me. GBS's new action field reporter." said Artemis.

"Well, I guys that means I'll be seeing more of you then." he said suggestively, leaning into Artemis before, "Well, I gotta jet, see ya around Arty!" And with that the Flash was gone.

Artemis turned back to the camera. "Well- er- there you have it? GBS's exclusive interview with the one and only Flash. Good night people of Central City."

3... 2... 1... "And we're clear." said Jacob. "Great job, Artemis, not many reporters can handle the Flash."

"I wouldn't say I handled the Flash per say..." said Artemis, her gaze drifting towards the direction he sped away to.

"Crock!" said an angry voice from behind her.

Artemis spun around and came face to face with non-other than Linda Park. "What do you want, Park?"

"Who do you think you are stealing my interview!" snapped Linda.

"Um? Pardon?"

"I'm always the one who interviews the Flash, not newbies! Especially not newbies by the name of Artemis Crock!" said Linda.

Artemis sighed, of course Linda would start an argument about something so stupid as this. "Look, Linda, can we not have this fight, please? Not in front of all these cameras. It isn't professional either."

"I don't care what you think, just stay out of my way and leave the Flash to me, got it?"

Artemis nodded, not wanting for the argument to go any farther.

"Good." Linda turned back to her camera man. "Let's go."

Artemis watched Linda's retreating figure until it was inside the Channel 4 and it drove away. She then walked back to her own van with Jacob quickly on her tail.

"What was that about?" he asked.

"Nothing, just, Linda Park and I have never been on the best of terms that's all." said Artemis. She waited for him to press for more, but he didn't. That was something she like about him. Jacob wasn't pushy like most reporters, that's probably why he was a camera man instead.

"So," said Jacob as they drove back to the station. "What was that between you and the Flash?"

Artemis felt her body go stiff at the straight forward question. "There is nothing going on between the Flash and I. I bet he flirts with all the girl reporters."

"Usually." said Jacob. "But there was something different about him today, it was like he really liked you."

Artemis laughed, "Yeah right, the Flash is nothing but an immature flirt with meta-human abilities, please. I could do so much better."

"Really?" questioned Jacob. "Is that why your calendar is full of meetings and interviews not dates?"

Artemis blushed and looked out her window. "So what if I'm busy with work, and for all you know I could have a hot guy waiting for me at home."

"But you don't."

"Shut up."

Jacob just laughed.

The next time Artemis had an interview with the Flash was after he saved a political benefit from Mirror Master. Usually, Artemis didn't do political benefits like this but since their usual guy was away on his honeymoon, Iris had Artemis fill instead. Not that she was complaining or anything, for once, Artemis was actually for the reason behind the benefit. It was for improving the standard of education in the inner Central City schools.

Artemis had been interviewing one of the Central City Assembly members when Mirror Master crashed the party. Mirror Master caused chaos for a good four minutes before the Flash busted down the door and saved the day again. Looking back on the tape, a great quality one no less from Jacob, the Flash fought brilliantly. He was smart and quick- not in the sped way but, he was a quick thinker, he defeated Mirror Master within a handful of minutes.

Afterwards the Flash made his way past Linda Park to Artemis.

"Why hello again, Miss Crock." said the Flash. "I didn't know that you would be covering this benefit, if I had known, I would have worn a better suit." he gestured to his ripped uniform.

Artemis couldn't help but giggle a little. "You look great, Flash, and you looked great fighting Mirror Master. Now, can you tell us why Mirror Master would want to attack an education benefit?" She held the microphone to him.

"Well, Artemis, Mirror Master is crazy, I think we all know that." explained the Flash. "But I'm not too sure his motives yet, for all we know, he could have just gotten bored."

"Is that what you think?" asked Artemis, truly curious by what he had to say.

"Well," he chuckled lightly. "Mirror Master is crazy but that doesn't mean that he isn't smart. Only time will tell his true motives."

"Well, one thing's for sure is that you'll always be there to save the day, right?" asked Artemis.

The Flash leaned in so that his lips brushed lightly against her earlobe. "I'll always be there to protect you." he said.

Artemis felt shivers run down from her ear to her toes, running their course through every inch of her body.

"Well, got to run, see you around!" The scarlet speedster winked at Artemis quickly before running to whoever knows where, she couldn't help but smile. And it was just an added bonus when she saw Linda Park's horrified face as the Flash ran off.

Artemis turned back to the camera, "Well, there you have it people of Central City, the Flash saves the day once again. This is Artemis Crock from GBS reporting to you live from the City Hall. Have a good night, everyone."

"And clear." said Jacob after the standard 3 seconds.

Artemis smiled, "Great job, Jacob, I can't wait to see the film."

"Me too, I wonder if everyone else could see the total look of lust for the Flash from you that I saw." said Jacob.

Artemis waited until the camera was placed away safely in the truck before she shoved him.

It had been a week since the benefit and Central City was as quiet as ever. Most of the crimes were able to be handle by the police or the Flash was gone before the police or any reporters could get there. The situation completely handled no less.

Artemis was busily typing away in her office, everyone else had left already that Friday night, now Saturday morning. She sighed and rubbed her eyes, Artemis looked around her office. Well, it really wasn't an office, more like a conference room, it was where her and her team worked on all their stories and research. She really should have left hours ago but something was keeping her from doing so. It was that stupid Mirror Master report, she just couldn't figure out what the whack job wanted with that benefit.

After a long minute internal battle with herself Artemis finally pushed herself away from her desk and picked up her coffee cup to her mouth but it was all empty. With a little pout on her face she threw the offending paper cup and the garbage bin but missed by a few feet.

"Nice shot." said a voice from the door, startling Artemis causing her to fall to the floor.

She heard the footsteps as the voice walked over to her and out-stretched a helping hand. She looked up to see Wally West with a goofy grin on his face.

"Why do we always meet like this?" she asked as he helped her up.

"Hmm... not too sure, but I think we should break the habit- wait, I mean- I'd still like to see you but preferably on your own two feet?"

"Nice save, Wall-man." said Artemis. "So what are you doing here anyways?"

"Um, well, I needed to see Aunt Iris, do you know if she's still here?" he asked.

"No, she left while ago." explained Artemis. "Something about a hot date with her husband."

Artemis watched as Wally shivered in disgust, she couldn't help but laugh.

"It's not funny." said Wally. "What if you heard that from me about your favorite aunt and uncle."

"Chill, West, I was only joking with you."

"Hey, are you almost done here?"

"Yeah, actually I am." said Artemis, grabbing her bag from beside her chair. "Why?"

"Well, I was wondering if you maybe wanted to get some coffee with me?"

Artemis stopped dead in her tracks and looked up at him. "You want to take me out for coffee at," she glanced at the clock, "1:30 in the morning?"

"Yeah, I do." he said, his cheeks slightly pinker than usual.

"Well, okay." said Artemis, she put her bag on her shoulder and led him out the door.

They walked in a comfortable silence before Wally brought them to a local coffee shop that Artemis didn't recognize.

"I didn't know that there were any coffee places open this late at night." said Artemis as they sat down in a corner.

"Yeah, Aunt Iris used to bring me here all the time when she used to baby-sit me when I was a kid. She would come here to forget all her worries. They have this red velvet cake that we would always eat, I remember sitting over there," he pointed to high tables with barstools on the other side of the coffee shop, "In my Flash pajamas eating it late at night when I would stay at her and Uncle Barry's."

Artemis smiled at his cute little story. "What about your uncle, did he come too?"

Wally looked away and rubbed the back of his neck, "Er... well, that's who she was worried about, he was kind of in a dangerous profession... but he really wasn't just Aunt Iris being paranoid."

"What does he do?" asked Artemis.

"He's a Forensic Scientist, like me." explained Wally. "Hey, we forgot to get the coffee, I'll be right back." He stood up from the table and walked over to the counter.

Artemis watched him as he ordered the drinks, he would occasionally look back at her and smile. He seemed like a nerdy scientist type now that Artemis thought about it. A forensic scientist fit him perfectly, it was almost cute, no, it was cute.

When Wally returned, Artemis took one sip of the coffee and was instantly in heaven.

"Mmm... this is some of the best coffee I've ever had." said Artemis, taking another generous sip.

"I would imagine, this is the good "reporter/law-enforcement/lawyer" kind of coffee, you won't find anything stronger anywhere else in Central City, that's why I'm drinking Hot Chocolate."

"Why? Can't handle the strong stuff?" teased Artemis.

"No, I have something else to keep my awake and focused." said Wally, he looked right into her eyes. She felt a blush creeping up on her cheeks and she looked away. But he placed a finger under her chin and turned her so that she faced him again; Artemis opened her mouth to say something but instead Wally fused his mouth to her mouth. The kiss wasn't rushed or passionate, it was sweet and simple, a lot like Wally, Artemis soon realized, not that Wally wasn't passionate or anything, he was just... Wally.

He broke away first and Artemis missed the feeling of his lips on hers, all of a sudden she felt incredibly cold, like all her warmth left with him.

"Sorry," he whispered, "No, I'm not sorry. I've been wanting to do that all night, but I can understand if you don't feel the same way."

Before Wally could say another word, Artemis's lips were on his again. She tasted him and he tasted like heaven. He tasted like chocolate and cinnamon and he just tasted so... sweet. But whatever it was, it was the most addictive thing that Artemis ever encountered.

They walked back to Artemis' apartment hand in hand, she had never done anything like that before but with Wally she didn't care if it was a little out of her comfort zone, he had managed to wiggle through the barriers she didn't even know she put up and now that he was there, she was sure she didn't want to let him go.

"Hey Wally?" she asked when they reached her door.

"Hmm?"

"You never told me why you came to see Iris."

"Oh yeah, about that, I lied."

"Wally!"

Okay, yeah so this should be about 4 or 5 chapters long, I'm not sure yet, but review? please?