Prompt: Christmas Fluff for West-Allen with a reference to White-Hot Chocolate.
Author's note: This ficlet is a prompt for Lauren. I hope you like it. This story is an AU Christmas fic that takes place one year after the events in 309.
The past year had been a whirlwind for Barry Allen. He had finally gotten with Iris, travelled to the future and lost her, only to come back to the present to do everything in his power to save her. It had been a tense five months for Iris, Cisco, Joe, Wally and himself. There focus was set on changing the future so that Iris would live. But, as with all things, nothing changed without painful consequences. He had Iris and she was alive and well, but Caitlin had finally fallen prey to the darker aspects of her nature. But, it was now a yer later and Caitlin, um, Killer Frost was still on the run. Little did Barry kow that she would turn out to be the Lex Luthor to his Clark Kent which he supposed made Iris his Lois Lane.
This Christmas was about enjoying the small things in their lives. Iris and Barry were still living together and he had a big surprise planned for her. Despite losing his mother on Christmas, this holiday still managed to be a favorite of his and he knew he had the Wests to thank for that. Barry and Iris had decided to have a mini celebration at home before heading over to Joe's for dinner. Iris and Barry had finished decorating the tree earlier in the week. Barry had to fight the urge to do it all himself while Iris wasn't looking. Being able to use his powers as the Flash to put a smile on hr face was something that gave Barry much joy. But, he knew that decorating their first Christmas Tree together was something that Iris wanted to enjoy. Barry was determined to make this Christmas extra special. He patted his pocket and took a deep breath. He placed a small black box next to the bottle of White Hot Chocolate he had put on the mantle above the fireplace earlier. He looked all over for her favourite Christmas-time drink and found it in a small shop in Belgium.
Iris came out of the bedroom and he had to catch his breath. She wore a simple red dress and her hair was piled on top of her head. But, to Barry she could be wearing an old tshirt and she'd still be the most beautiful girl in the world.
"Bar, how do I look?"Iris said with a smile as she twirled for him.
He walked up to her and wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her towards him. "Breathtaking."
Iris smiled brightly and wrapped her arms around his neck. "Good. A girl still needs to be able to thrill her guy."
"You always thrill me,"Barry said as he winked.
Iris slapped him on the chest and said, "you look nice."
Barry smiled and said, "I got you something."
Iris looked at him sharply, "I thought we said no presents till we got to dad's."
He laughed and said, "I cheated."
Barry grabbed her hand and led her towards the mantle and she reached immediately for the bottle of hot chocolate.
"White Hot Chocolate! I've been looking everywhere for this."
He crinkled his face and said, "I cheated again. I found this in a small shop in Belgium."
Iris's face lit up. She loved it when he used his speed to do sweet things like this.
"So, what's so special about this hot chocolate that makes it a must to have?"Barry asked.
Iris pointed to him and said, "Well you're White and I'm Chocolate and together,"she said as she pulled him closer "we're hot. So, you could say this is hot chocolate is very us."
Barry laughed as he kissed her passionately. "No, distractions. One more surprise."
He pulled the black box from the mantle and put it in her hand. She looked up at him with wide eyes."
She opened it to find a diamond ring in a silver setting. She stood there with tears brimming from her eyes as Barry smiled at her brightly. "There aren't supposed to be tears Iris."
"I can't help it, Bar."
Barry wiped the tears from her eyes and kissed her gently before dropping to his knees. "Iris West, I've loved you for as long as I remember. Will you marry me?"
"Yes, of course you idiot!"
Barry got up and picked her up and twirled her around. He felt like his heart was going to burst with joy. She was going to be his wife which was something he'd always dreamed of and now, it was a reality. Her response wasn't a shock, but a part of him feared that she might say no.
"I'm so glad you said Yes,"he confessed.
Iris looked at him quizzically? "When are you going to stop questioning my love for you, Bar. You are my oldest friend and my lover. You, Barry Allen are my home."