Break ups aren't easy. Simply put. Artemis knew this all too well. Unfortunately, not many people were blessed with her knowledge. Conner Kent was one of those people.
It had been nearly two weeks since the clone had broke it off with his long-time girlfriend Megan, having to constantly remind himself that this was something he had to do.
To be bluntly honest, Superboy often watched as Miss Martian would frantically run about the house, anxious for her date with Lagoon Boy.
It angered the boy to some extent, as well as sadden him deeply.
He often found himself thinking back on the days when Megan would fly around, frantic of their own dates. He remembered when he first saw her and the complements she always seemed to give. He thought of how long it took for him to finally muster up the courage to ask her out.
He remembered every kiss they shared, every freckle on the girl's face, every small crinkle near her eyes as she smiled at him. Every tear, ever laugh, every whisper, every embrace, every conversation.
What hurt him the most was, it had taken him so long to get her, but a mere second to lose her.
This knowledge was so sorrowful that Conner tended to push all thoughts of Megan away, which was a hard task, saying is how they lived in the same house, er, cave.
And it was very hard to forget her, saying is how, the young lady was running about the house now, preparing for yet another date with her new boyfriend.
Conner remained on the couch, watching blankly as the pair embraced, kissed, then headed to the Zeta Tube.
Conner sighed slowly, placing his face in his hands.
"Conner?"
The boy flinched as a delicate hand made contact with his left shoulder.
"Oh...Hi, Artemis." Conner finally stated, calming down a bit.
"You seem down, what's up?" Artemis questioned, Conner shrugged.
"Nothing."
"Is it-?"
Artemis's statement had been cut off when a certain red-head entered the room.
"Forgot my purse!" Megan exclaimed as she grabbed the pink clutch from the kitchen table.
Sensing the tension that now hung over the room like an ominous cloud, Artemis began to piece together what was upsetting Conner.
"You miss her, don't you." Artemis's voice now took on a more serious tone.
Conner was silent for several moments before uttering a small 'yes'.
"Break ups aren't easy, but you will survive and you will move on to better people, it's only a matter of time." Artemis put a hand on the boy's shoulder.
"Wow...Thanks, Artemis." Conner offered the girl a small smile.
"No problem...Come on, let's go get Wally and Robin and see a movie, get your mind off her, ya know." Artemis stood from the couch. Conner nodded and followed suit, already feeling better,