As an introduction, I'd like to say that this story is going to be an exercise of continuity and consistency on my part. I'm going to try and update everyday, or every other day (I do work, so I can never guarantee free time). The chapters might be a little on the short side, but I will try my very best to always update. Hold me to that promise guys!
Persephone West doesn't remember when exactly she fell in love with Barry Allen. It could have been a week ago, or maybe a few years ago, or maybe she fell in love the moment she met him. It doesn't matter though, because she knows she'll never have him.
She sees the way Barry looks at her sister. Iris West, in his eyes, represents the sun, moon and stars. She is his entire world, and he honestly doesn't try to hide his feelings for her. Iris, however, has always been oblivious to romantic attentions when they are directed at her, and Persephone doesn't think she will ever see a man's heart get broken as many times as Barry's does.
If she was kinder, she would tell her sister.
Iris has feelings for Barry, obviously. She buries them deep within her, but Persephone can read her twin like any book. She loves him – but consciously she hasn't accepted it yet. If Persephone was kinder, she could give her that push she needed to finally realize what is standing right in front of her.
But Persephone West isn't kind enough. She would be the first to admit it – she is selfish. Even as she looks up at Barry, who looks past her and into the eyes of Iris, she hopes that one day he will finally see her, just as he hopes Iris will one day see him.
She never said her life was easy.
As I warned, it is on the short side. But there will be a longer chapter to follow, and the wait won't be too long. Please leave a review? I love to know what my readers are thinking.
