Okay, so this chapter has older themes in the second part and science; just to forewarn you. I actually based both parts on things I've done on Tumblr. One is a graphic and the other is an ancient chat, so yeah... On to the fic!

Adhere:

Adhesion: the molecular force of attraction

in the area of contact between two unlike bodies that,

holds them together.

It was odd that they ended up together; they were so very different.

His life started out normal and became extraordinary. Artemis's started out poorly and each improvement was an uphill battle. He was overconfident, she was slightly insecure. They were both obstinate, Wally was bright and exuberant, and she was shadowed, restrained. Artemis had to fight to survive, Wally fought to protect.

When they came together at first they reacted violently, like water and cesium. But combined in a different method... they provided one of the strongest bonds ever seen. They saw each other's weaknesses and strengths.

Wally and Artemis were inexplicably drawn to each other, like two objects spiraling slowly in gravity's pull, firmly denying collision. When they finally collided it was brilliant and sweet. Part of them refused to ever let go.

Microbes:

Artemis hated playing second fiddle to a bunch of microorganisms. She loved Wally and his love of science. Artemis however did not appreciate when Wally's love of science interfered with their relationship, dates missed because he lost track of time, fussing over experiments and not her, and finally the overall lack of energy they both had pulling their double lives.

Artemis had tried many ways to subtly gain Wally's attention. From mild to blatant flirting, dressing up in a lab coat and little else, and singing loudly in the next room. She tried nearly everything short of knocking him out and dragging him into another room.

She tried one last time and she even waved her hand in front of his face. She sighed exasperated, stormed back to the doorway, and snapped: "Wally stop looking through the damn microscope and look at me for once!"

When this didn't elicit a response she adjusted the lab coat to cover her chilled torso and bright red and yellow lingerie. Artemis then stormed off to their shared bedroom to take out her anger on a poor innocent pillow.

Wally on the other hand, no longer mesmerized by the prokaryotes living out their insignificant lives, rapidly processed what just happened.

"Artemis, wait!"