WHEN HEARTS CONNECT...

The Dance...

GENERAL POV

Slow music filled the room. All the couples were dancing and swaying to the music. Barry and Caitlin held onto each others arms and maintained the closest distance possible between them. Her arms held onto his neck and he snaked his arms around her waist. Caitlin wanted the clock to stop and dance for eternity...So many questions popped in Barry's head. 'IS THIS THE START OF SOMETHING NEW?,OR ONE MORE DREAM THAT I CAN'T MAKE TRUE'...

They followed each other's lead till their heart beat as one. Their movements were in perfect sync and fluidic. Maybe that's what happens when a tornado meets a volcano.

They pulled away from each other and they were out of their trance for a moment at the loss of contact, but,they continued dancing and swaying to the music. They were looking intensely into each other's eyes and one of them would avert their gaze to avoid the building tension between them. Once the music stopped,they felt uncomfortable as they didn't know what to to say-whether to leave the dance floor or stay there and linger around. To avoid feeling uneasy,Barry smiled at Caitlin and they exited the dance floor hand in hand.

"Hey guys! That was quite a dance to watch" complemented Cisco. "What about Estelle? Didn't you dance with her?" asked Caitlin. "Yeah we did dance and I dropped her to the hotel since she felt nauseous after drinks". While Caitlin chatted with Cisco, Barry sat with Olie and Felicity. "I'm so happy that you guys are together...you guys make a great couple" said Barry to Oli and Felicity. "But currently there's a new couple we want to see together" said Felicity with an excited smirk implying Caitlin and Barry. "What are you waiting for Barry? Both of you have feelings for each other which is as obvious as daylight! " said Oli. "I know, I just fear rejection in case she doesn't feel the same way" said Barry. "Well,I hope you guys will stop dancing around each other and admit your feelings as soon as possible Barry because we'll be leaving Miami in two days" said Felicity with concern .

CAITLIN'S POV

That dance was sensational and it felt so real and it only made my feelings for him multifold. Although I'm quite convinced that he does have feelings for me, I still fear rejection in the corner of my mind. Oh I wish this wasn't so hard..... It's already 12:00 in the night and I realise it's time for me to leave. I wish everyone goodnight,give Cisco and Felicity a big hug and walk upto Barry to thank him.

"Thanks Bar, for what you did tonight" i placed my hand on his shoulder and said with a genuine smile. Barry got up from his chair and took my hands in his and said "You're way too precious to be treated in that way Cait , such rogues don't deserve you. So don't thank me " he said looking deep into my eyes with affection. My heart skipped a beat looking at his concerned face and his ocean green eyes.

I looked down at my feet and I realised he was still holding onto my hands. I looked at him and smiled and gave him a hug. He was so warm and the smell of cologne lingered on his shirt.

BARRY'S POV

We pulled away after a minute,not much to my liking.She is undoubtedly the girl of my dreams and a hug so simple and short felt like eternity to me.

"Let me walk you to your hotel room" I offered

GENERAL POV

Caitlin gladly accepted and they walked along the beach. The night breeze was cool and the waves splashed on the rocks creating a loud sound in the surrounding silence. Their fingertips touched between few strides giving them a jolt of unidentifiable energy. I couldn't stop looking at her from the corner of my eye while we were walking. She was gazing at the beautiful expanse of sea ahead and the moon's reflection shone on her face. I had to tear my eyes off her and continue walking cause I didn't want her to feel creeped out. The rest of the walk was peaceful and we walked in comfortable silence.

They reached the hotel lobby and they took their respective room keys. As they were walking along the hotel corridor the usual tension started building up. The atmosphere became tense as they didn't know what to do next. Caitlin was nervous and she continued to walk in front of Barry to cover up her nervousness. Barry felt breathless walking alongside her so he followed her towards her suite. They reached in front of her room and they stood face to face. Neither of them knew what was going to happen next. They couldn't let go of each other and they didn't want to part ways for the night in the back of their minds.The air was filled with excitement,passion and strong feelings.They continued to gaze into each other's eyes....