Brains over Brawn [ A Cisco Ramon Romance Novel ]

010

Snow Flurries

By the time Reyna left the Club, the snow had already begun to fall.

Dark, looming clouds hung heavily over Starling City, and Reyna couldn't help but feel overly elated. She loved the snow, and storm clouds even more. Within the hour Cisco would be in Starling City and Reyna wanted to leave to meet him at the train station. She clung to the sidewalk, and put a free hand into the air, motioning over any free taxi.

The ride was quick and cold, but well worth it. Cisco arrived about ten minutes late, but Reyna didn't mind.

" I like your hair! "

Cisco's first words off the train made Reyna's chest tighten as she briefly glanced at the dark hair, that was off to the side of her face.

" Yeah, I needed to do something different.."

Cisco had his hair tucked behind his ears and a small winter hat pulled over his head. He was dressed for the weather, and had a small backpack with him.

" Are you hungry? " Reyna posed a question to him before he got too comfortable in the warmth of the station.

" I could eat."

Cisco smiled warmly at her, which caused Reyna to bite her bottom lip and look away beaming.

They had taken a cab to a busy café that was getting ready to close. They arrived in time to get some hot coffee and sandwiches.

" Sorry I didn't give you much notice, this was a spur-of-the-moment, kind of thing.."

" It's nice to have the company.. Felicity works a lot with Oliver, and I spend a lot of time alone. "

Reyna's words made Cisco stop in his tracks, and a sudden "squeak" from his wet shoes, against the dry tiles of the café, made her double take.

The expression on his face was painful to see. His normally optimistic, and bubbly smile was gone and he looked troubled.

" Stop, you know what I mean.. Besides, I like keeping to myself."

Cisco looked upset, like Reyna had insulted him in some way.

" You don't have to do that anymore, Reyna you have friends-you have people who care about you.."

Cisco's furrowed brow and mature tone set her back, but she quickly reclaimed her composure.

" I know.."

They were interrupted by the barista, who told them they were closing early because of the storm.

" I promised Oliver I'd relax at home, but after we eat, we can scour through the Arrow lair while no ones there.."

Reyna's proposition brought the light back into Cisco's expression, as he agreed and they left the café.