Sooooo I've had this fluffy idea in my head for a while now. There's some stuff I'm still not too sure about with this fic, but I really wanted to get it up so I can get started on it! :D
And now, I present to you all - "Snowbarrora" - the Caitlin/Barry/Nora family. Oh my gosh I'm actually so excited because this is my first multi-chapter story for this family... YAY! I'M SO EXCITED AAAAAH
Anyway, I hope you all enjoy this fic! :D
Caitlin's car gently hummed down the trail leading to the little cabin far out in the woods.
Barry had first brought up the fact that he had rented out a cabin back in early fall - he said that he had rented it for some time in December, and that he would have it for about two and a half weeks. He had invited everyone to stay with him, but Ralph had plans, Sherloque had "work", and Cisco was actually going to stay with a friend during that time (he said he would text pictures/Facetime them for proof that he wasn't faking it).
Nora was the only one to accept at first, but then Caitlin came along and accepted as well.
Barry was over the moon that he would have Caitlin be with him and Nora at the cabin. Truth be told, besides Nora, she was the one he wanted to come the most - but he wouldn't dare say that out loud.
Caitlin was just an amazing person to be around - he had no idea why he hadn't spent more time with her in so long.
Well, actually, he knew...
But he didn't want to get into that now.
"Its gonna be so cool to spend this much time in the woods!" Nora smiled, looking out the car window at the trees and beautiful patterns like an excited child. "I've never even been camping before!"
"I wish we could camp out here too," Barry said, "but its gonna be, like, 0 degrees on one of these days. We're probably gonna be spending a lot of time inside."
"Well, if you all want snow, I can get Frost to do something," Caitlin said, smiling. "She's asleep right now, so I can say this without getting a brain freeze - she's as excited as I am for this! I'm sure she'll do something regardless, however."
Barry and Nora laughed at this.
"Alright, make a right here," he said, pointing up one more fork in the road.
Caitlin did so, and when they drove a little further, they finally saw it.
"Wow... its so beautiful!" Nora said, giggling excitedly.
"It really is," Caitlin agreed.
"Well, what are we waiting for?" Barry asked. "Let's go get unpacked!"
Nora eagerly hopped out once the car once it came to a stop, and got her suitcase out of the trunk. Barry and Caitlin followed suit, not having as much energy as Nora, but they were still both very excited about the prospect of this getaway.
"She's been so happy lately," smiled Caitlin.
"I honestly don't know why... but I'm not complaining," Barry said. "It makes me glad to see her happy... and you too."
Caitlin smiled a huge grin. "Hope that helps!"
Barry chuckled lightly. "It does, it does!"
Nora was already unpacking when Barry and Caitlin got inside, and she had brought a lot. It was surprising that it all fit into her suitcase.
"Okay, I brought snacks, drinks, my dance shoes, uh... some medicine in case we get sick, and a bunch of layers!" she said.
Then, Caitlin revealed something in her suitcase. "In addition to all my layers and a spare pair of boots, I also brought candy canes, marshmallow fluff, peanut butter, and all the ingredients for some peanut butter fudge! And yes, I brought enough so that you all could eat one container of each yourselves and still have enough to make peanut butter fudge."
Barry and Nora engulfed Caitlin in a deep hug.
"Cait, you're just the best," said Barry.
"I love you so much," Nora said.
"Okay you two, I get it - I'm amazing," Caitlin giggled. She was only joking, but Barry and Nora knew it was true.
"Oh my gosh, look!" Nora said. "The sun's setting! Let's go watch, it'll look so beautiful!"
Nora sprinted back outside, and Barry and Caitlin had no choice but to follow suit; they weren't complaining, however.
And indeed it was.
"Oh my gosh," Caitlin said, looking at how the sun's golden glow reflected off of the gorgeous, colored leaves and the bare branches on the darkened trees. "I-Its so gorgeous..."
"I know... I wish the others could see this," Barry said, marveling at the sunset.
Nora was taking so many pictures with her phone; it was the only reason she had brought it, since she figured they wouldn't have internet. They did, but they'd only ever use it to get on Netflix and watch movies.
Nora, Barry, and Caitlin then unconsciously huddled closer together as the sun fell further down. The mixture of blue, pink, and orange in the sky began to fade into each other.
Then, they realized it was getting dark out.
"What time is it?" Caitlin asked.
"Uh...its 5:30," said Nora, checking her phone.
"I hate early sunsets," muttered Barry. "But they're still always as beautiful as ever."
"True that," said Caitlin.
They stood there for a few more minutes, before heading back inside to warm up. Caitlin made some hot chocolate in the kitchen, and they gladly accepted.
"I call rocking chair!" Nora said, plopping down in the comfy rocking chair. "I don't care if y'all judge me - this is comfy as heck."
"Oh, I'm not judging you," said Barry. "My parents always loved them."
"And they are comfy," said Caitlin, sitting next to Barry on the couch.
They all then settled in, and drank their hot chocolate, with the calming air conditioner blowing out warm air being the only sound that could be heard.
Nora then yawned loudly, even though she tried to muffle it.
"You tired, honey?" asked Caitlin.
"Just a little," Nora said, wiping her eyes and mouth for leftover chocolate. "I... I think I'm gonna turn in for the night."
"Well, have a good sleep, sweetie," Caitlin said, standing up and giving Nora a hug and kiss on her forehead.
"Sweet dreams, kiddo," said Barry, repeating Caitlin's actions.
"Thanks, you guys," Nora smiled, "love you too! G'night!"
She then placed her mug in the sink, walked upstairs, and laid down in her bed...
And she kept a picture of herself, Barry, and Caitlin at her bedside. Looking at it, she smiled widely before fading off to sleep.
Meanwhile, Barry and Caitlin sat on the couch, not knowing if there was much else to do.
"You wanna do something else?" Barry asked. "I've not got anything."
"Eh, I'm good," said Caitlin, yawning. "I think I'm gonna go wash these cups, then I'm gonna turn in for the night."
"Want some help with that?" asked Barry.
"No thank you, but you're sweet for offering!" Caitlin smiled.
Barry smiled as Caitlin walked into the kitchen. She was such a great person to be around and have as a friend. He had no idea how he'd gotten so lucky...
And even though their connection wasn't as strong as it once was, he sought to bring back their friendship to the level it once was.
Suddenly...
He remembered something that may affect the whole trip.
"There's only two beds!" he blurted out. "And... Nora's sleeping in one of them."
Caitlin looked up. "So... do you want to share the bed?"
"Well, only if y-you're okay with, uh... with that," Barry said, rubbing the back of his head.
Caitlin smiled. "I'm not making you sleep on the couch, Barry."
Barry nodded. "T-Thank you."
"No problem!" Caitlin said, "Let me go put on my pajamas."
She then raced off, and came back out.
Barry thought he was going to have a heart attack.
She was in black flats, a set of gray sweatpants, and a Flash sweater.
"I'm a fan of his," she giggled innocently.
"I-It looks amazing," Barry blurted out. He then face-palmed, thinking he had already made it more awkward than it already was.
Caitlin's cheeks were lit on fire. "Why, thank you!" she giggled.
She then walked into the bedroom, and Barry followed shortly after. Caitlin got in first, and Barry, again, followed after.
"You excited for tomorrow?" Caitlin asked, facing him.
"Y-Yeah!" Barry said. "Its gonna be f-fun."
"You okay there, Barry?" she asked, raising an eyebrow. "You look kinda cold."
"I-I'm fine!" Barry said, smiling, yet still nervous as heck because he would be sleeping with Caitlin Snow for the next two and a half weeks.
Then, she did something that made his heart race faster than ever.
She scooted over, and wrapped her arms around him.
He couldn't even look at her; her eyes were filled with so much care that he would've fallen for her faster than any fall he had ever taken before.
"You know I can warm you," she said, closing her eyes. "I'm not that cold..."
And it was true, she was warm...
So Barry just sighed, and tried to ignore the beautiful doctor that had cuddled up next to him.
This was going to be an eventful vacation...
I hope you all are enjoying this story so far! Idk how many chapters its gonna have - but please let me know what you think! I'm actually really interested in what you all think of it. :)
Anyway, hope y'all enjoy! :D (btw, its true - rocking chairs are comfy as heck. Sorry not sorry XD)