Crossing Paths

Part 4

The next day you were pacing in the middle of the cortex. You had to leave since now Cisco knew exactly what needed to be done to save your son it's just one obstacle in the way, Barry. You had no idea how to tell the speedster you had to leave, sure he would understand...right.
"Hey y/n" You freeze when you hear Barry's voice from behind you. You slowly turn around and put a small smile on your face but he saw right through you considering he had an advantage since he was married to you.
"What's wrong" He asks before sitting down in a computer chair. You sigh and walk towards him, nervously rubbing your hands on your jeans Caitlin gave to you they were tight since your hips were a little wider than Caits.
"Listen Barry I um...I'm leaving" You held your breath as you prepare yourself for his reaction but all you see is him staring back at you strangely.
"Okay"
"What"
"I understand I just wish we had more time together you know...I want to know more about my son" You pursed your lips together as you stared at your husband with pure love. Sitting down next to him you pull out your phone and go to the photo gallery and showing him a picture of Hayden.
"He was 5" You whisper and Barry looks at the picture, speechless as his eyes watered.
"He's beautiful y/n" He says quietly as a tear slides down his face and you wipe it away before kissing his cheek.
"I love you Barry" You whisper before looking behind him to see Iris staring at the both of you with jealousy on her face.
"The portals ready" She says before rolling her eyes and walking back to the others. You and Barry stand up and you put out a hand for him to grab which he does and the two of you follow Irises steps.
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"I'll miss you guys, it was strange being here but I loved it" You giggle as you hug Joe
"Be careful" He whispers
"Don't worry I will" You say as you looked at Barry who looked as if he was going to cry, he didn't know when he'll meet you in his time but little did he know you were going to walk right into his life real soon. You take a deep breath before turning around and walking into the portal, leaving nothing but a bright light where you once were.
Barry sighs and Caitlin rubs his back before walking back into the cortex.
"Barry can we talk" Iris asks and Barry nods, following her into a nearby room.
"What's going on"
"What do you mean"
"I mean, what's happening to us barr it's like you don't love me anymore ever since y/n came here and told you that she was your wife...you haven't really paid attention to me, your actual wife"
"Iris I know okay and I'm sorry...I really am it's just she needed me my son is in danger Iris, our son and she came here to save him so I just-"
"Barry, she told you she loved you how you think that makes me feel huh...to know that we're not going to be together forever, to know that you have a child with someone else Barry the whole point of us getting married was because we loved each other...I'm Iris West-Allen".
"Iris please-"
"No...I-I want a divorce" She lets the tears fall as she sighs before walking away and Barry just stood there in shock.
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2 months later team Flash was still dealing with Devoe and it was frustrating Barry to the max. So many things were going on and he was growing tired of it. He walked into Jitters and ordered his usual, waiting for his order he looked around the café and stopped when he saw you sitting at a high table and typing away on your laptop. This is it, this is his chance to finally have you in his life for good.
He heard his name being called so he paid and grabbed his coffee before turning around to make sure you were still in the café.
"Excuse me" He says to get your attention and you look up and his heart stops. Not seeing you for 2 months really took a toll on him and seeing you smile at him right now is exactly what he needed.
"Hi um I-I saw you sitting here and I w-wanted t-to tell you that you're very pretty" He cringes and you blush at his words
"Thank you so much..." You look at his coffee cup
"Barry" You say with a soft smile and his heart melts
"Can I sit with you" He politely ask and you nod
"So, what you writing" He asks while twiddling his thumbs. He was so nervous even though he talked to you already...it was like flashpoint all over again.
"oh, I'm CCPN's newest journalist, right now I'm just finishing up on one of my biggest reports" You reply while looking at your computer screen and Barry stares at your face that has concentration written all over it.
"Wow congratulations I can tell already your stories are good although I haven't read any yet" You giggle as you look at him over your laptop.
"I feel like I've met you before" You smile with squinted eyes and he panics
"Nope, I don't really recall meeting a beautiful woman" He smirks and you sheepishly place a stray hair behind your ear.
"Flattery will get you nowhere Barry" You joke and he chuckles. Barry finally felt whole again you were the piece he was missing as time went on it became easier to talk to you and he was having a blast before his phone ranged.
"Sorry I have to take this"
"No, it's fine go ahead"
"Hello"
"Barry where are you, you were supposed to be at the precinct an hour ago"
"Oh, hi Joe, um about that...I'm on way right now" He hangs up and looks at you like he was caught stealing from a cookie jar.
"I'm sorry but duty calls" He stands up and you gather your things
"it's alright...I tell you what how about we meet each other here again tomorrow for lunch" You say while stuffing your laptop in your computer bag and Barry smiles down at you.
"Yeah I would like that y/n"
"How do you know my name" You say with a teasing smile
"O-Oh um I-I" Barry stutters and you laugh
"Barry I'm joking you must have saw it on my cup" Barry relaxes and you place both hands on his shoulders
"Calm down cutie, see you tomorrow?" You ask as you stood by the door
"Yeah see you tomorrow" He smiles and you wink before turning around and exiting Jitters.
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The next day Barry was thinking about you non-stop.
"Barry" Cisco calls out and he breaks away from his thoughts.
"Sorry Cisco I was thinking about something"
"If you're still thinking about Iris man I swear-"
"No, I-I'm not"
Silence soon filled the room and Cisco smirks
"you met y/n didn't you" He says and Barry smiles while looking at the ground
"Yeah"
"Well dude get with her before somebody else does"
"Cisco I have a date with her in a few so I should be fine" He rolls his eyes and Caitlin walks in with a cup of coffee
"What's this about a date I hear"
"Barry met y/n yesterday" Cisco blurts and Barry looks at him with a seriously face.
"Dude...for real?"
"My bad"
"That's great did you tell Joe?"
"Not really I don't want to considering Iris till comes around and he might tell her then it'll be even more awkward then it already is." When the words left his mouth his phone beeps, letting him know it was 12:00.
"well I got to go bye" and with that Barry runs off to Jitters but stops at the flower shop along the way.
As soon as he walks in he spots you sitting down at the same table from yesterday your hair curled with an olive-green shirt and matching short skirt with heels.
He clears his throat and you look his direction and he peeks from behind the white roses he held with a goofy smile on his face and you stand up and hug him with a huge smile.
"These are for you"
"Wow Barry, these are really beautiful" you smile and place them on the table
"Only the best for you" He flirts and you raise your eyebrows teasingly while he takes a seat across from you.
"You look beautiful y/n" He compliments and you smile
"Thank you"
"I'll go order for us, what would you like"
"Just an expresso for me please"
"Anything for a beautiful lady" You blush at his choice of words and he leaves to go order.
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The lunch date was going great, Barry was pretty sure there will be more dates in the future hopefully you would be his girlfriend by then.
"I read your article and let me say wow you are so badass"
"Well I try" You laugh and Barry grabs your hand, entwining his fingers with yours and smiles
"I really like you y/n" You nervously smile as you held your breath while staring directly into Barry's eyes but before he could say anything else he hears the door to Jitters open and he look to see Iris walking through the door and instantly spotting him sitting across from you.
Furrowing her eyebrows and letting out a frustrated sigh she says
"Barry"