Short on Time

Chapter 9

I stood next to Caitlin slightly worried as we watched Barry train. "That was too close." I told Cisco.

"He told me to make it hard." Cisco said.

"Pretty sure he didn't tell you to make him dead." Caitlin said.

"Remember, this is just supposed to be a training exercise to improve Barry's speed." Father said.

Barry ran up to us. "Cisco, you gonna bring it or what?" He asked.

"Bring it." Cisco said.

I watched as Cisco's toy went after Barry, then Barry stopped moving just as it fired a missile. "Why isn't he running away?" Caitlin asked.

"He's using his brain, not his speed." I said simply.

"Barry, run away." Caitlin said.

I smiled as Barry used the missile to destroy Cisco's machine. "Very impressive, Mr. Allen. Your reaction to stimuli at super-speed continues to improve." My Father said as Barry ran up.

"It's still not enough." Barry said panting.

I patted his back. "It will be." I said.

"You keep working like you are, you stay focused like you are, and you will be ready the next time your man in the yellow suit comes around." Caitlin said.

"I think you mean the reverse-Flash." Barry said.

"What? He said it, not me." Cisco said.

"And he's right. Yellow suit, red lightning, and evil the reverse of Barry." I said.

"Meh." Caitlin said.

"Actually, I kind of like it." Father said , I gave him a look that said: 'Don't encourage him.'

"All right, I'm still ready for another round." Barry said, I rolled my eyes.

"How many more drones do you have left?" I asked.

"Two." Cisco said. "And they've got lasers."

"No." Caitlin, Father, and I said simultaneously.

After we finshed practicing I quickyl grabbed my bag and ran towards my car. "Where are you going?" Barry asked me.

"I'm late for work." I told him.

"Not anymore." Barry said as he grabbed me and ran me to the middleschool.

I looked around confused when I saw my classroom. "How did you?" I asked.

"I checked your schedule." Barry said smiling.

I ooked at the classroom as students started to file in. "Thank you." I said.

Barry nodded. "Anytime." He said.

"Ms. Clancy? Who's that?" One of my students asked.

"This is Mr. Allen, he's a friend." I said pointing at Barry who waved.

"Hi." He said awkwardly.

"Is he your boyfriend?" Someone asked.

I turned red. "Um no, just a friend." I said.

"Then why did he drive you here?" Another student asked.

"Because my car was having probelms." I said swiftly, then the bell rang.

"I'll just be going..." Barry said backing out.

The class waved. "Bye Mr. Allen." They said.

I laughed at his face. "Bye Barry, I'll see you later." I said.