I love these characters but I don't own them , however I wish the ones who did own them would hurry up and put them together.

Chapter 1

Caitlin POV

It's been a slow day in the lab , meta human activity has been light today. It's been a welcome change although it feels like the calm before the storm. Not that we haven't had a lot happen in the past few days, from Cisco and Ralph been shrunk , to Cecile been able to hear thoughts ( which is both concerning and fascinating at the same time.)

Although I'm sat in-front at this microscope analysing Cecile's blood to see if there is anything could have caused her to develop telepathy, my focus is as it always just lately elsewhere and it is to do with the man currently standing in the cortex. He's staring intently at his Devoe board, He has a look on his face that has me worried he's so tense and focused on a daily basis just when it's your average meta attack however since Barry was incarcerated that's elevated to a whole new level. I'm worried about him , he had an uncharacteristic reaction earlier to Cecile someone he's been nothing but kind to. I made my peace a while ago and admitted to myself I was in love with Harry. I've known I've had feelings for him on some level since he saved me from Grodd I mean he hardly knew me and since then it's only gotten stronger. I actually admitted it out loud to myself in my bathroom mirror of all places when he came back and said he was staying. I actually thought about telling him at the reception for Barry and Iris's wedding and we all know how that turned out. We had a moment at Jitters when he told me I was special , I wanted to tell him I think he's just as special then the glass shattered and everyday since then seems something has always come up.

As I look at him now though it's getting harder and harder to hide how I feel I just want to offer him comfort I know I can offer as a friend but I want him to know he is loved and cared for he looks so defeated. God I just want one moment to tell him when we're not facing death , or evil geniuses or giant telepathic gorillas is that too much to ask. Would he even want to hear it? I shouldn't tell him. If it ain't broke don't fix it.

" you should tell him" oh my god Cecile , for someone who wears massive heels she's very light on her feet.

" Years of practise " she laughs

Damnit she heard me , of course she heard you you idiot she can hear thoughts and she just heard that.

"Sorry , that's going to take some getting used too "

" tell me about it " she pauses " I didn't mean to hear or comment but I meant what I said you should tell him"

" there's so much going on right now , and he's so busy trying to work out DeVoe's plan and I don't think he feels the same I'm not ready to risk a friendship or put more on his plate at the minute. "

" first of all there's never a right time for anything especially with the lives we all lead and tomorrow is never a guarantee. Second of all everything you have just said out loud just tells me your scared of rejection and been vulnerable again and I get that and don't blame you given everything you have been through. " she takes a small breath and continues " however out of everyone here that man out there needs to be loved , told he's loved and that we want him here, earlier unintentionally I might add I heard some of his thoughts and he is scared he won't figure this out , worried he is letting the team down and that we will realise he is a fraud and send him packing , he needs this team Caitlin but most of all I believe he needs YOU"

I can't help the tear that runs down my cheek

" he really thinks if he can't figure Devoe out we will send him packing? "

She nods " in the brief glimpse I got before the barriers went up he is terrified you only keep him here because you need a Wells doesn't matter the version and he doesn't want to leave he considers this earth Home"

I can't help but look over my shoulder now at the man in question , he hides it well. Then again I guess I do the same unless my alter ego makes an appearance then I relinquish my filter.

" Tell him Caitlin , he needs you as much as you need him "

Another tear makes its way down my cheek , and that's when I stand and give her a hug

" thanks Cecile I can't imagine you came here just to give me a pep talk "

" no I didn't but I can wait until tomorrow you need to sort that man out in there before he burns himself out and I think your the perfect person to cool him down" at that she gives me another hug and a warm smile and turns to leave.

I wipe my eyes and give myself another minute before I walk into the cortex. Come on Caitlin big girl pants time you can do it.

He has his back to me , his shoulders are tense , come on Caitlin. I reach out to touch him but hesitate instead I open my mouth.

" Harry "