Dɪғғᴇʀᴇɴᴛ ғᴀᴛᴇ - Tʜᴇ Fʟᴀsʜ✔︎

Chapter Nineteen

Last week was, to say the least. Terrifying.

Dr. Wells ended up being threatened by a meta human named Farooq that can control electricity. Barry lost his powers for a short period of time.

I was hit by a stray electric bolt from Farooq and ended up having a seizure. I'm fine now, thankfully, but something about it seemed wrong.

"I should be dead." I said out of the blue as everyone stopped what they were doing and turned to look at me, confused.

"I should be dead." I repeated. "I was struck by a stray bolt of lightning from Farooq, and instead of dying instantly, I had a seizure and woke up the next day. How am I not dead?"

"Some people who are struck by lightning live to tel the tale. Like Barry, for example." Cisco said as I turned to Barry, who suddenly looked uncomfortable at the sudden attention.

"But he got super speed. I didn't." I said as I reached into the Big Belly Burger bag for my fries, frowning. "I said large fries, Bethany!" I scowled as everyone gave me a weird look.

"Is there a chance you could be a meta human?" Caitlin asked as I shook my head.

"No way. I lived in Starling City when the particle accelerator exploded." I said, cancelling the fact there could be a chance I had powers.

"Maybe you're just lucky." Cisco said as I shrugged.

"Didn't feel lucky at the time." I said, recalling the excruciating pain I got when I was struck. There was now a small, spider-web like scar on my chest.

I looked over at Barry, and I couldn't help but see the solemn look in his eyes. Like he blamed himself for what happened to me. I groaned quietly, setting my fries down as I grabbed Barry's hand, dragging him to the insanely large supply closet for some privacy.

"Cora what are you- OW!" Barry yelled as he held his arm, which I very roughly flicked.

"Stop blaming yourself!" I whisper yelled as Barry gave me a "wtf" look.

"Blaming myself? I'm not-"

"Barry. I know you are blaming yourself for me getting hit by Farooq, but it's my fault that I tried to stop Dr. Wells by getting hit by the lightning."

"Cora, I could have saved him."

"I did though, Barry. I wanted to try and be a hero for once. I finally got that chance at a cost I was willing to make. Sure, I ended up having a seizure after knocking Wells out of his wheelchair, but I still saved him." I said as Barry ran a hand over his face.

For some reason, I found myself holding his, squeezing it lightly. "I'm fine now, Barry. And you are too. You got your speed back, that's what matters."

"Your safety matters more." Barry mumbled as I sighed, dropping my head as I shook it.

"You're too good for this world, you know that?" I said with a smile. And in that moment, I could have sworn Barry's expression changed when I did. I sighed quietly before releasing his hand and walking out of the supply closet.

BEEP BEEP BEEP

Barry and I flinched before running into the Cortex. "Barry, bank robbery in progress at Cunningham and Sampere." Cisco said as my mouth dropped. Barry looked at me for a moment, before he and his suit disappeared.

"My bank account is there! I swear if I find out my money is missing I'm going to be throwing these fries at someone." I frowned as Caitlin couldn't help but chuckle. That shocked both me and Cisco, as we hadn't heard Caitlin even laugh in months.