The Flash Beginnings

It's A Date

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The next few weeks went by in a flash. I spent them helping my dad construct the particle accelerator. It was halfway done when my dad told me to take a break. I don't know why he told me to take a break when we were just in a crisis. All the information needed to make the PA work was wiped out with a virus and even though it all took place in cyberspace we still have project Zeus's Cyber prints as proof. Which is why I was at city hall right now.

"A few more months Caitlin, just a few more months and we'll finally be done with it," I told myself.

I came out of the giant, hot, dry building. I shook my shirt which was soaked with sweat. They really need an air conditioner. City Hall was so big and impressive but it didn't matter if they couldn't afford the air conditioner bill. It was packed inside with people, it was about 107 degrees outside, and everyone was shoulder to shoulder inside so we were all uncomfortable in line.

It was the same thing outside too. Sidewalks packed with people going in and out of buildings. Vendors with their carts making more heat with their stoves. The cars exhaling their toxic breaths into the air making it more hot. And the sun beating down on the ground with all its might. It was rush hour and everyone was rushing all around me. I felt the pushing and pulling of the crowd. I made my way to my car trying to ignore the people coming in and out of the doors. It was tricky to walk down the steps with high heels and trying to keep balance while the other people pushed past. From here atop the stairs you could see STAR LABS at the end of the street though.

I was distracted with the thought that I didn't see the man with the suitcase came barreling past until he pushed me over making me lose my footing. I slipped and fell into the arms of Barry who came with who I thought was his sister. His sister didn't seem to notice anything as she was ahead of us.

"We gotta stop meeting like this," he helped me up to my feet.

"I kinda like it," he flashed me a toothy smile. I punched him lightly on his shoulder.

"Wipe the smug grin off your face before I do it for you," I threatened.

"Yes ma'am." He laughed.

"You're making me feel older than I am Barry, and that's no way to treat a girl."

Last week I tripped outside STAR LABS which was brought by dizziness from working with paint all day long. I would've fallen face first if Barry hadn't been there goofing off with Cisco.

I continued walking away but Barry followed me like a pup with his owner.

"What do you want Barr[Bear]?" I asked him.

"Ok so I've been thinking..."

"You're always thinking."

"Yeah but I've been wanting to ask you. Do you? Would you? Ugh why is this so difficult?!"

I stopped and turned around to look at him, "Look just breath in and say what you want to say."

"Ok," he took in a deep breath before continuing, "Would you like to go the fourth of July dance with me?" he asked. Central City always has parties for major holidays like Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter, and of course the Forth of July. Every party takes place in the same place during the year. But a different place is chosen each year. This year it is in Mercury Labs, my father doesn't want to go, instead he wants to stay and keep working on the PA's algorithm.

I turned around and started walking away faster.

"Wait! Caitlin wait!" Barry tried to catch up to me through the crowd of people.

I kept on walking and not looking back, ignoring his pleas for me to stop and wait. I jumped when I felt his hand touch my shoulder. I stopped frozen in place.

"Come on Caitlin just say that you will go with me," he whispered in my ear. His breath tickled my ears reminding me of Ronnie and how he used to talk to me.

"Look Barry your a nice guy but I'm just not ready for this. I'm still hurting from my last relationship and it still hurts every time I look at him at work. And I'm not sure I'm ready for my heart to break again, and I'm afraid that the next time I won't be able to recover."

"Come on Caitlin I already told you that I won't ever hurt you, never. I promise."

"I-I'll think about it I have to go right now." I tried to go away but he held me by the arm.

"Caitlin I'm serious I'll never hurt you, you can be sure of that."

"Uh, pick me up at 8."

"Ok but one slight problem, I don't have a car or a driver's license."

"Alright then meet me at STAR LABS at 8 and don't be late Barry Allen."

"So it's a date?"

"Yes it's a date, now go get ready, and remember don't be late," I giggled.

"I think it's the first time I heard you giggle. And it's cute."

"Go already," I hurried him.

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0-0-0-0-Author's Note-0-0-0-0

Sorry for the short chapter and for keeping you guys waiting but my computer and phone have both been busted in water and I'm currently waiting for them to get fixed. Right now I have to write on the computer which has a time limit and I'm too fucking lazy to get up and walk several miles to write a few paragraphs so sorry. T_T. Right now I can only wait until I get back into school again to use their computers. I also need more Reviews to bring in the Tales from the Review Section! So please review my life depends on it. XD