-Arty-
4 months later October 7th 2am
She didn't know much, her mind was fuzzy as she sat up in bed. Only one realization he was back, of course her boy friend or ex ,it had been 4 month so she didn't really know the status of their relationship, had snuck into her apartment at least once a week thinking she didn't know and just made sure she was okay. But Artemis wasn't, so this time she went into the kitchen poured two cups of coffee, sat down at the kitchen table and waited till she knew he was near.
"Dick I know you're there, I always do." Her voice came out raspier then usual
"Looks like I got rusty" he said stepping out of the shadows and taking a seat"
"Or you wanted me to know you were there" she said
"I didn't think you wanted to see me after my disappearance"
"You've never been more wrong boy wonder." She hoped his detective skills picked up on her pain.
"Look Artemis I had to leave after Wally died...it was all to much" he explained.
"IT WAS TOO MUCH FOR YOU! Do you even understand how much it hurt me? Him dying hurt so much and on top of that pain my boyfriend decided to disappear for four months leaving my with nothing. I had no one to comfort me. Sure the team tried but no one was as close to him than we were! You left me when I needed you the most" her voice echoed around her apartment.
"I had to leave! Don't you get it! Everyone I love leaves or dies...I...I couldn't let you die to, after Wally died I realized it. My mom and dad, Jason, and now Wally are all died everyone I ever loved. I couldn't let you be next." His voice was barely a whisper, he looked tired and broken.
"I'm won't ever leave you dick."
"I'm not going to let you die Artemis"
"And I'm not going to let you go this time, not without me. Either I go or you stay."
"I wouldn't be able to forgive myself if something happened to you"
"Then save me before I get hurt" she didn't know who was moving closer to who but with each word they were inching closer.
"I don't know how"
"Keep me and don't let me go again." Their noses brushed and she reached up to remove his mask.
"Only if you keep mine" he whispered his blue eyes locked with hers.
"I never let go" she said.
Their lips met with desperation, his lips were rough and warm just like she remembered. She knew then that he wasn't going anywhere without her, they'd fix their hearts together.
