The Vibe's Siren

Chapter 5

My POV

I crossed my arms, frowning as I stood alongside the rest of Team Flash, as Barry spoke about what Harrison had offered him.

"The rare opportunity to go back in time, and right a wrong and save your mother's life- quite the paradox Harrison has presented you with, Mr. Allen." Dr. Stein said.

"But the chance to be with someone you love? Seems pretty cut and dry to me," Caitlin offered to look at Ronnie with a smile. I drifted my head towards Cisco, seeing him look at me, a frown on his face as he glanced away. I never understood what changed in Cisco, trying to always think back on maybe something I said. Maybe something I did.

"Hey, Cisco!" I grinned as he looked up from his desk, a small smile on his face as he rubbed his forehead.

"Oh...hey Liz..." 

"Everything alright?" I offered as he slowly stood up, making his way over to me as he hugged me tightly.

"Yeah..."

"At first blush, Dr. Snow, it would appear so, but this gift has an unparalleled risk. That event altered the timeline you were already on and changed the course of history." Dr. Stein frowned.

"So what you're saying is we're living in a parallel universe?" Cisco asked.

"Just like when I time traveled before." Barry said.

"But he...he only changed one day that time." Joe frowned as I met Cisco's eyes once more, a frown on his face. As everyone continued going back and forth on what Barry should do, I got up, leaving the room in a hurry.

As I walked down the hallway, I blinked back tears, sniffling as I leaned against the wall, slowly moving. Did Cisco not like me anymore? Maybe I wasn't quick enough to tell him and he got over me? He's still sweet to me, but...those eyes always look haunted now.

"Liz!" Caitlin's voice made me stop as I didn't look at her, wiping the tears off my face as she pulled me into a hug.

"Why is he so sad?" I asked.

"I don't know sweetie," Caitlin brushed the hairs back behind my ears as she looked up, hearing another set of footsteps stop farther as she frowned. That could only mean one person, Cisco.

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Caitlin gave me a reassuring smile as I sat down in a chair as everyone else slowly made their way to the room. Barry was going to agree to help.

"What do you think?" Barry looked over at Cisco.

"I mean, on the one hand, it does make a kind of sense. Why? Why, why would you ever consider doing this?" Cisco frowned, leaning back.

"We're going to need something else, too." Barry grimaced at Cisco.

"Really? And what's that? 'Cause I don't know about you guys, but I'm not at all interested in helping you get yourself killed." Cisco paused, looking at me. "I don't want anyone I care about to die." Despite my mixed feelings toward Cisco, I looked down, blushing as I smiled.

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Cisco POV

"Liz...open your eyes please," She slowly opened them, the beautiful grey surrounded by a glowing light. She was afraid. I was afraid.

"I'm sorry I never got to tell you this, always so afraid. But I love you, Liz." 

"I love you too, Cisco." And then my universe fell apart as he tore her heart out of her chest. And then he came after me.