"So, Barry, how was your trip? Did you find proof of the impossible in Starling City, or did you just make my dad mad for no reason?" Iris asked Barry with a laugh as they were walking to S.T.A.R Labs.
"Actually, while I was away I had a chance to think about... you know, relationships. How I'm not in one, and how you're not in one either. And you're my best friend, Iris," answered Barry as they stopped walking.
"You're mine, too. Why else would I be here?" said Iris.
"That's not what I meant. What I meant--" said Barry, stumbling over his words.
"I know what you're gonna say, Barry," Iris interrupted.
"I'm not sure you do," said Barry.
"Even though we pretty much grew up in the same house together, and we're kind of like brother and sister because we're not brother and sister, it can get really weird and awkward. But I just want you to know that it shouldn't be awkward. There is nothing I want more than for you to meet the right person that totally loves and adores you for the amazing guy that you are," said Iris.
Barry suddenly felt like frowning. This was the right moment to tell Iris but then she says this and the smile she gave him didn't help at all. "Took the words right out of my mouth," he said, smiling to hide what he felt.
Iris smiled wider and nudged him. "Aww, aren't you glad I know you so well?" she said. "Speaking of knowing you so well, what went on in your head when you saw her?"
"Saw who?" asked Barry.
"Alex. Who else would it be?" answered Iris in a 'duh' tone.
"You're at it again," said Barry as he shook his head.
"What do you mean?" asked Iris.
"Playing matchmaker," answered Barry. "No, I don't like Alex like that. I mean, I just met her."
"Come on, Barry. You were staring at her longer than how a normal person should stare at someone. When you talked to her, you suddenly couldn't speak English," said Iris, raising one eyebrow.
"I don't know..." Barry trailed off, avoiding Iris' gaze as he felt his face heat up.
The moment she looked into his eyes after bumping into him, Alex made Barry feel things. He reacted the same way guys would if they met her. She's pretty after all (and Barry's face heated up more when he just called her pretty in his head). His heart started to beat a bit faster when she smiled at him and he wanted to hit himself after looking like an idiot in front of her. And why was he feeling like this when he liked Iris?
"Barry," Iris began and put her hand on his shoulder. "If I were a guy, I'm pretty sure I'd find her cute too and I'd think of getting her number. Go after her if she's not getting out of your head any time soon."
"I told you I just met her," said Barry, shaking his head.
"One day, you're gonna regret not asking her out," said Iris.
Then, the audience around them started clapping as Harrison Wells came out on stage. Barry couldn't help but clap as well with a grin on his face.
"Thank you. My name is Harrison Wells. Tonight, the future begins. The work my team and I will do here will change our understanding of physics. It will bring out advancements in power, advancements in medicine... Trust me, that future will be here faster than you think," said Harrison Wells.
While Harrison Wells was delivering his speech, a man passes by Iris and grabs her bag, running away with it. Alarmed, Iris turned around and exclaimed, "No!"
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Fanfic| this beat's made for two 'cause I remember that I like you | Alex Lee had thought her life couldn't get any crazier than it already was. With a dark past that she tries to heal from, she has come a long way in creating a new life. She had been und...
