I Thought I Lost You

TWO

I walk into my apartment, breathing in the scent of it for the first time it what feels like forever.

"I haven't been here in so long," I say.

"This place is bitching." Ralph says.

"I decorated it myself."

"It needs more whoopee cushions," Ralph says. I glare up at him and hit him on the chest.

"Shut up," I say, laughing. He looks down at me.

"I'm gonna get you, Bar," he says, smirking.

"Nope." I say. I run up the stairs, making sure not to use my powers. I feel someone grab my hand and see that Ralph elongated his arm to catch me.

"Got ya!" I hear from the bottom of the stairs.

"Not fair!" I say. He retracts his arm, bringing me with it.

"Fine. Next time I'll chase you," he says, smiling. I kiss him and pull him up the stairs.

"I'll sleep on the couch. You deserve a real bed," I say. He shakes his head.

"It's your apartment," he says, shrugging.

"But you need good sleep." I say. He sighs and rolls his eyes.

"Fine." he says. I smile and kiss him. I go to my dresser and hand him clothes.

"What's this?"

"Some night clothes for you," I say. He laughs.

"Barry. I don't wear clothes at night," he says. I make an o shape with my mouth.

"Okay." I say, putting them away. I turn around and see that Ralph is already in my bed, his clothes on the floor.

"What?"

"Nothing. It's just kinda awkward."

"What? That I'm naked in your bed?" I snap my fingers.

"Yep."

"I told you. I can sleep on the couch," he says.

"No. You're sleeping in the bed." I say, pulling my shirt and pants off.

"Woah. Okay. I didn't wanna see that yet," he says.

"Stop lying," I say. I climb in and cuddle up next to Ralph.

"I was not expecting this," he says. I chuckle.

"Do you want me to leave?"

"No. You can stay," he says, gently kissing me.

"Okay. Also I can feel little Ralph," I say, adjusting my leg.

"Oh sorry." he says. I blush and put my head on his shoulder.

"So what are we?"

"I thought we were dating."

"We are. But are we boyfriends?"

"Yeah. If you want to be," he says. I blush and smile. I've never had a boyfriend before. I nod my head.

"You're my first boyfriend."

"You're my first boyfriend. Actually you're the first person I've been in a relationship with," he says. I giggle.

"Well I'm honored." I say, putting my arm around his torso.

"I am too." I kiss at his neck for a second, hearing his breathing pick up.

"Bar," he says, rubbing my back. I stop and turn around, blushing.

"Sorry," I say.

"It's okay. I just wasn't expecting it. Please do it again," he says. I nod and start kissing his neck again. He moans and I smirk. I grab onto him and start to stroke him slowly. He chokes out a moan and connects our lips.

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"Damn. I've never gotten one of those before," he says, breathless.

"I've never given one before. Was it good?"

"Barry it was better than me doing it myself." he says.

"I'm glad." I say, cuddling up to him.

"We should go on a date tomorrow."

"Coffee at Jitters?"

"Yeah. That would be great," I say.

"Then it's a date," he says, wrapping his arms around me protectively.

"Ralph. I never got to thank you for visiting me last night. You made me really happy," I say.

"I'm glad, Bar." he says. He kisses my cheek and holds my hand.

"It feels so nice to be in my own bed. Especially with my amazing boyfriend."

"I can imagine. I'm glad I can be here for your first night out." Ralph puts his face in my hair and I feel my heart flutter. I turn myself around to where I'm facing him. I put my head on his chest as he wraps his arms back around me.

"You make me feel safe." I say.

"Good. Thats my goal. To make you feel as safe as possible." he says. I start falling asleep as Ralph rubs my back.

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I run through the prison, feeling my heart racing. I look around to try to find a way out.

"Come on he has to be here somewhere." I hear. I freeze and turn around to go the other way, running into one of my fellow prisoners.

"Ah. Well if it isn't The Flash. I've been waiting a long time to get my hands on you," he says, his voice gravelly and dangerous.

"I- I'm not The Flash," I say. He picks me up by the neck and throws me, causing me to slam against the wall. I feel my ribs crack. I cry out in pain.

"Barry. Barry wake up." I hear. I look around and feel myself being pulled out of the dream. I open my eyes and see Ralph looking at me with concerned eyes.

"Huh?"

"Barry. Are you okay? You were screaming like you were in pain." he says, his hand on my face, wiping away the tears that had fallen.

"Yeah. I guess it was just a bad dream," I say, Ralph kisses me softly, causing my heart to slow down. He pulls away and lays back down, pulling me into his arms as he rubs my back.

"What was it about?"

"One of the prisoners was trying to kill me," I say, starting to cry again.

"Hey. Look at me," Ralph says. I look up at him. "No one is going to hurt you. Not right now at least. Look around. You're in my arms. You're not in Iron Heights, okay?" I nod and put my head in Ralph's neck, kissing it lightly.

"Thank you," I mutter into his ear.

"You're welcome. Go back to sleep, baby," he says. I nod my head sluggishly as I drift off to sleep.