My life changed when I met Barry Allen (English) Editing

Chapter 15

Barry and I returned to S.T.A.R. Labs, I was about to leave but he stopped me.

B: Why did you tell your secret identity to Grodd?

Me: It's my secret identity, so I can tell whoever I want. Why do you care?

B: I care because Grodd is a villain and he can use it against you. Don't be naive.

Me: Look who's talking!

B: That's a completely different thing.

Me: Yeah, you are right. What you did was worse. Do we have to discuss anything else Flash or can I go?

He lowered his head and I left. I went home and got ready for the bar. When I got there, I told my dad and Nolan what happened.

N: I don't want to agree with Barry, but maybe he has a point about Grodd.

Me: Nolan, not you too. I understand Grodd more than anyone; I know that he is in pain. I know he told me the truth.

L: Vanessa, you don't know what he can do with this information. If he wants, he can hurt you or he can find your family and hurt them first. And I'm not talking about myself; I worry for you and Nolan.

Me: I heard it in his voice, as a hurt person to another, he meant what he said. And I know when someone lies to me. He told me that he would protect me, so that means he won't hurt my family.

L: Just be careful.

We didn't say anything else and I started to sing. When I finished my shift, they drove me home. In the morning, when I woke up, I went to the coffee shop to get my morning coffee. I bumped into someone and when I raised my head, I saw Tony Woodward.

Me: Woodward, what's up? You break out from prison? I am so sorry about that, it was Chad's fault.

Tony: Hey, I am fine. I know that it wasn't your fault.

Me: When we were together at school, Chad found a way to get rid of you. Woodward, I was in love with you.

Tony: So was I and I never forgot about you.

Then Barry came.

B: Hi, Vanessa. Who is he?

Me: An old classmate, but it's none of your business.

Tony: Who is he?

Me: An ex, it's not a big deal.

Barry lowered his head and left. Tony and I took a seat on a table and we continued our conversation. We discussed about my work and I invited him to my show tonight. He told me that he would come. After that, our ways separated and we continued with our day.

I went to S.T.A.R. Labs and I saw Barry again.

B: What were you doing with him?

Me: Excuse me, what do you mean? Do you know Tony?

B: Yes, I know him and he is not a good person. Vanessa, please stay away from him.

Me: And how do you know what is and what isn't someone? Did a stranger tell you about it again?

B: Vanessa, I am telling you the truth. Stay away from him for your own good. Vanessa, I care about you.

Me: If you cared, you would have come to me. Do you have any idea how much you hurt me?

B: That's the reason I am telling you this, because I don't want you to get hurt again. Stay away, he is dangerous.

Me: And how do you know that?

B: When he was in high school, I was a trainee at my job and I caught him with drugs.

Me: You put him in prison?

B: I am sorry. Did you know about it?

Me: Yes. Chad framed him, because I wanted to be with Tony instead of Chad. It was the time when David left and Tony was all I had.

B: I don't know what he was then, but now he's dangerous.

Me: I know how to protect myself.

I said and left. Maybe Barry is right? So many years in prison could have changed him. What am I thinking? I knew him for many years. But if he is right? I don't know what to do.

The time passed and I went to the bar to prepare. I started singing and I saw Tony. After that, I saw Barry coming in the shop and looking at me. Then he saw Tony and he went to my dad; I heard what they were discussing.

B: Luke, help me with Vanessa. Today she met up with a dangerous man, who is here, and she insisted on going out with him.

L: Barry, she is hurt and this is her reaction. She knows how to protect herself. Even if I tell her something, she won't listen to me. The only thing that I can tell you is to look after her and be there for her.

I saw Barry make his way to Tony. They talked with tension, but for some reason I couldn't hear them.

Barry's POV

I used a device that Cisco created, which makes Vanessa not able to hear what I want to discuss with Tony. I took a seat right next to him.

Me: Stay away from Vanessa.

Tony: Ah, yes, otherwise what will you do? You can't put me in prison. I am clean. But you can't protect her either. You are powerless against me.

Me: Vanessa has nothing to do with that story. I was a trainee and they planted that evidence, it wasn't my fault. Just stay away from her.

Tony: You are wrong. As much as I like Vanessa, since she wants you, she is involved and it would be my pleasure to take her from you.

He smirked. So this is his plan, he wants to take revenge on me by using Vanessa. Let him try. The Flash will always be there for her.

End of Barry's POV

When I was done, I changed my clothes and left with Tony. While we were walking, we talked and when we were out of my apartment, he apologized to me and everything turned black.

When I opened my eyes, I was in an old store and realized I was tied. I saw Tony approaching.

Tony: I am so sorry Vanessa... I really am... but you are my only option to get revenge on the one who put me in prison.

Me: What are you talking about? It's not Barry's fault. Chad framed you and put you in jail.

Tony: So he talked to you. I know that Chad is in prison, so I went to my next target.

He took his phone out of his pocket and started recording me.

Tony: Say hi to your friend Barry, that if he truly cares about you, he will come to rescue you.

Me: You will regret this.

Tony: Oh, sweetheart, he will regret this.

I was ready to use my powers to untie myself, when Flash appeared.

B: Let the girl go.

Tony: Flash, unfortunately that can't happen.

At that moment, he turned into steel. He is a metahuman too! Barry tried to hit him, but he fell down. Then Tony started laughing.

Ci: Barry, there is a way to beat him. If you run and produce the perfect speed, you can defeat him. But there is a chance when you hit him, all your bones will break.

Barry left and didn't pay attention to what Cisco said. Tony was laughing.

Tony: The little Flash couldn't face me and left you alone.

Me: I don't think so.

I replied and at that moment, Barry hit him and Tony fell unconscious.

B: Vanessa, are you alright?

I said nothing; I just went close to him and kissed him. He kissed me back. Then he took me and we went to my home.