Chapter 1
Hey, guys! I just wanted to give you a notice that this book isn't your typical Snowbarry (like they live happy ever after). I want to make this realistic, so read at your own risk :3 #Snowbarry
Barry's POV
I was holding my breath as I was finishing the last words of the current paragraph I was writing for my criminal report.
I tapped the period key and finally I felt like I could breathe. I laid my back against the chair and then folded my hands together and pressed them against the back of my head.
"Three pages down, one more to go" I muttered under my breath. I then stared at the screen for a second contemplating what I would write in my last page for the report. I started going through packets of witness reports and written work, again.
There was a knock on the door. My head immediately turned sideways and I could see Captain Singh leaning on the casing of the door.
"Hey, Captain" I said, then shifting my eyes back to the laptop screen on the desk.
"We have a meeting. Let's go Mr. Allen" Captain Singh said, sternly.
A light chuckle came out my mouth, "You really know how to use your words" I muttered.
"Did you say something Mr. Allen"? He asked, raising his eyebrow.
I got up from the seat, "Nope" I said, taking the remaining sip of the water on my desk. Captain Singh left the room and I could hear his footsteps going down the hallway, and I followed.
We both entered into the central room at CCPD and there were a bunch of officers, detectives, and technicians in the room either sitting down or leaning on the tables. I took my seat nearest to the door.
"Okay"! Captain Singh yelled, clapping his hand together for our attention. The room turned silent.
"I gathered everyone this late night because I want to remind everyone of our annual work party that is coming up in a few days" He said, in a loud tone. There were mixed reactions in the room.
He cleared his throat, "And yes, it's mandatory" Singh emphasized. There were some laughter and groans in the room.
Singh was about to talk again, until there was an abrupt ringing tone that sounded throughout the room. I touched my pocket, and could feel the vibrating phone. Singh signaled for me to leave the room.
I walked a few feet away from the room, and then pulled the ringing phone out of my pocket and the screen read, Iris. Instantly my eyes became big, and I swiped call on the phone as fast as I could.
"Hey, babe" I said in a calm tone.
"Hey, Barry. How is Central City when I'm gone"? She asked.
"It's boring without you" I confessed. I heard a chuckle through the phone, and I instantly I could tell I made her laugh.
"California is boring without you too" She said back.
I scoffed, "Sure it is" I said sarcastically. My phone vibrated and I took the phone away from my ear and saw an incoming message notification plastered on the screen and it was from Caitlin. I read the message, Can you pick me up from Central City Hospital? I then responded with yes in seconds.
"Barry, can you hear me"? Iris then asked.
"Oh, actually, I have to go pick Caitlin up. Can I call you back"? I asked for reassurance.
"Well, I was about to head to bed. So, I'll call you tomorrow, 'kay"? She responded.
"Sure. Love you" I said.
"You too" She said. I then took the phone away from my ear and pressed end call. I then headed back into the room where the meeting was, but everyone had already started leaving. I then gave a nod to Captain Singh I was leaving and I was on my way to picking Caitlin up.
I pulled up into an empty space near the hospital and then called Caitlin to tell her I was here. In a few minutes, Caitlin was coming out of the hospital, walking fast to the car.
"Sorry for keeping you waiting" She said, opening the passenger door and entering into the car.
"No problem. Why were you at the hospital"? I asked.
She closed the car door, "I had to drop something off at the Microbiology Lab" She said, putting her seatbelt on. I put the car in reverse and began to drive away from the hospital
"Interesting" I said.
She squinted her eyes, "And what does interesting suppose to mean"? She asked, as if I insulted her.
A smirk formed on my face, "Nothing" I said. We both chuckled at the small talk. A few minutes into the ride, we were passing by Jitters.
"Hey, do you want coffee"? I asked her, as I pulled into an empty parking space near Jitters.
"I'll have tea" Caitlin said. I then unbuckled my seatbelt and opened the car door so I could get out, and Caitlin did the same. I locked the car and we went inside Jitters. Immediately, I noticed that not many people were here, there was only the barista at the counter who was here.
Caitlin then ordered green tea and I ordered a hazelnut coffee and we made our way to a table.
"The night is beautiful today" Caitlin said looking past me, outside.
"Yea" I agreed, drinking the coffee. There was a little silence between us, which I didn't blame because it matched the silence of the café itself.
I cleared my throat, "Do you have any plans in a few days"? I asked.
Caitlin looked up, "Besides studying bacteria, nothing" She said.
I chuckled at her humor. I then hesitated to ask her the question I wanted to ask. I fiddled with my coffe cup, "Well...I was wondering if you'd like to go the CCPD work party with me"? I asked. I looked up at Caitlin to see her expression.
She then put her mug down onto the table and she didnt say anything for a few seconds. "Barry this is a really nice offer, but"-
I sighed, "Caitlin, I know that you've been going through a lot, but you can't allow it to stop you from doing certain things" I said.
She looked down at the table, "I know..but I just don't think I'd be the right person to go with you, Barry. I just need more time" She said, quietly.
I sighed, "Iris is away at a Journalism Convention in California...come on Cait..go with me" I said, attempting to be enthusiastic. The small smile of hope on my face disappeared as I could still tell that Caitlin was hesitating.
"Look. I can't promise that this will be the best night of your life, but I can guarantee that it's going to be much better than the time you spend studying bacteria" I said.
"Are you implying that I don't have a life, again"? She asked in reference to what I told her years ago.
She continued, "Last time I remember, I became drunk when we went out last time" She said, a smile on her face.
I laughed, "Then be prepared to become drunk again" I said, in a convincing, but humorous tone.
She then laughed, and I instantly knew that I had convinced her. She rolled her eyes playfully, "Fine, I'll go" She said, taking a sip of her tea.
"Good" I said, taking a sip of my coffee.
"So, the details"? She asked.
"It's at the Mayor's Hall and the dress code is Formal is all you need to know" I said. She then spaced out for a few seconds, and then looked at me.
"I think we can make it happen" She said.
"So, it's a date, Doctor Snow"? I said playfully.
"Don't push it, Mr. Allen" Caitlin said. We then finished our drinks and left Jitters, making our way back to the car. In a few seconds, we were on our way to Caitlin's apartment complex.
I then pulled up in front of the apartment complex. Caitlin unbuckled her seatbelt and got out of the car, closing it behind her.
"Thanks, Barry! See you tomorrow" She said, quickly walking inside the complex
"It's on a Saturday"! I yelled out of the car window. She raised her hand, signaling me that she heard me. I then pulled up the car window, and backed out of the parking lot and starting driving home.