Part I
"Hey guys what's up?" Barry greeted as he walked through the doors of star labs. Caitlen and Cisco were standing at their bank of computers.
"Possible new meta-human" Caitlen announced. Barry noticed that she was chewing her lip, which meant she was worried. He looked over to gauge how worried he should be by Cisco's expression. Cisco, however, didn't have an expression. He was just staring, blank faced and open mouthed, at the image on his computer screen. Barry braced himself and walked over to Cisco to look at his computer. He wasn't really prepared for what he saw on the screen.
"Wow she's…" Barry was at a loss for words.
"Hot" Cisco supplied.
But she was more than hot. She was the sexiest, most exotic woman Barry had ever seen. Just looking at her made his jeans feel a bit tighter and that was not a reaction Barry was used to.
"She's gone rouge." Caitlen admonished. "We were able to pull security footage from the robbery at the museum last night."
Barry reluctantly switched his gaze over to Caitlen's screen. The footage showed the woman walking right into the Museum after hours. Several guards walked forward as if to stop her, but when they caught sight of her they began opening doors for her and escorting her past security checkpoints. She walked right up to a glass case that held an emerald necklace encrusted with diamonds. One of the guards swiped his security card over the alarm; another took the necklace and placed it around her neck. She kissed both of them, and they stood there transfixed as she calmly walked toward the parking garage. Caitlen paused the video.
"The guards can't explain what happened. The one that gave her the necklace remembers feeling an overwhelming urge to please her, but claims that it wasn't natural. They both have been suspended pending an investigation and will most likely get fired."
Barry was confused. "What makes you think she is a Meta? I mean yeah, it's a little weird, but men have done far worse things for a pretty girl."
Caitlen pressed play again, and he watched the screen as the girl entered the parking garage and walked up to a 67 Shelby. Leaning casually against the car was none other than Captain Cold. Snart pulled her into his arms and kissed her. Barry felt an odd pang of jealousy, which was ridiculous. He didn't even know this girl, and she was a criminal. He watched as Snart deepened the kiss. Caitlen got flustered and turned away from the screen. As Snart's hand dropped to the girls ass Caitlen stopped the video.
"Then they got in the car and drove away together." She summarized.
Cisco cleared his throat. "Ok, so we have a possible meta human with unknown powers running around stealing expensive jewelry with Captain Cold. Any idea what her powers might be. Besides being the hottest chick I've ever seen in my life?"
They all looked at each other and shrugged. Just then the computer to Caitlen's left pinged. She rushed to it and began typing.
"There is a robbery in progress at the jewelry store on Fifth and Porter."
"I'm on it." Barry announced and flashed out of the lab.
"Be careful Barry. We don't know what she can do." Caitlen warned through his mic as he raced toward the jewellers. He came to a halt as he arrived at the store. Remembering what Oliver had taught him, he ran around the building first, casing the scene. Captain Cold was not in the immediate vicinity. He rushed inside just as the jeweler was happily handing a ridiculously large diamond ring to the girl.
"I'm fairly certain you didn't pay for that." Barry quipped.
She turned to him and smiled. Barry experienced a wave of lust so strong that it brought him to his knees. His dick got hard so fast that it was painful. The sensation only got worse when she stalked toward him.
"Well, well, if it isn't the Flash. Len told me about you. He didn't mention how handsome you were though." She leaned down and cupped his face.
"Barry are you ok? Your pulse just shot through the roof!"
He could hear Caitlen's voice in his headset, but it was if she was a million miles away. He stared into the girls crystal blue eyes as she leaned in and kissed him. All of this blood felt that it drained from his body and pooled directly in his groin. His world narrowed to only her. The smell of her, the feel of her lips against his, it was as if they were the only two people in existence. He reached up and cupped her breasts. Barry was in heaven, beautiful, forbidden, torturous heaven. She pulled away at the sound of sirens.
"To be continued." she whispered in his ear, lashing her tongue out to lick the shell, sending shivers down his spine. And like that she was gone; He was left alone in some weird, horny trance.
Barry should have gone after her. She had just stolen something for crying out loud, but he was afraid of what he might do if he caught up to was so hard he wasn't sure if he could walk much less chase after her. He stood there taking deep breaths willing his erection away. It didn't work, and when the police arrived he flashed back to Star Labs.
"What happened out there?" Caitlen rushed up to him as soon as he walked through the door. Caitlen's eyes darted down to his crotch then directly back up to his face. Shock and embarrassment warring with each other in her expression. Barry was embarrassed too- extremely so. He wanted to be anywhere but Star Labs right now, but he knew that he couldn't. It wasn't just attraction. What he felt was Metahuman-style strong. He briefly explained what had happened; leaving out as many embarrassing details as he could while still getting his point across. Cisco was sitting cross legged in his chair supporting his face with his hand/unsuccessfully hiding his amusement from Barry. Caitlen looked absolutely scandalized, but was trying hard to act professional.
"Ok… so far the Metahumans we have encountered have all gained their powers based on what they were exposed to during the explosion. What we need to figure out is what she could have been exposed to in order to cause her specific powers and see if that leads to identifying her."
Cisco shot up from his chair. "Pheromones." He announced. He ran to his computer and began typing furiously.
"Ah ha" Cisco looked pleased with himself as Barry, and Caitlen walked over to check out his screen.
"Stella Walker" Caitlen read over his shoulder. "Degrees in Zoology and Biology, she was working at Innovation Technologies and Research when the Particle Accelerator exploded and was fired after complaints of sexual misconduct began to pepper her work file."
Cisco typed something else and whistled "Thirty-seven counts of sexual misconduct in a two week period…..well damn!"
Barry smirked "I think it's a good bet that we found our metahuman."
Cisco pulled up her employee ID photo and sure enough, it was her. Barry starred at the photo. She looked the same yet different. Her eyes were still crystal blue, her long, wavy dark brown hair was pulled back severely in a bun. She wore glasses with thick rims. She was still beautiful with her almond color smooth skin, full lips and sharp cheekbones, but she looked like the shy, nerdy version of the vixen he had just locked lips with.
Caitlen was biting her lip again. "What's wrong?" Barry asked.
"This isn't her fault! Look at her record. She was so smart and studious and had not been in any trouble until this happened to her. We did this to her Barry! We took this sweet, nerdy girl and turned her into the porn star version of herself against her will. We need to help her Barry."Caitlen was on the verge of tears and Barry felt so bad for her.
"Of course we will try to help her." Barry consoled her.
"Uh, hello." Cisco cut in. "Did we forget that Lady Lust is hooking up with Captain Cold."
"Lady Lust?" Barry raised his eyebrows.
Caitlen smirked "That's actually a good one."
Barry stayed at the lab for another hour brainstorming with Cisco and Caitlen about how to control her powers. Finally, Caitlen had proposed that she might be able to formulate a serum to counteract the effects, but she needed a proper sample of Lady Lust's pheromones. Barry hadn't been much help though. He couldn't get Stella off of his mind. Finally, he announced that he was heading home to take a shower.
Cisco raised and lowered his eyebrows like a vaudeville villain and nudged Barry "We both know what you'll be doing in that shower." Barry didn't even try to deny it. He needed to relieve the tension and fast.
The shower was an interesting experience. It had been years since he had jacked off while thinking about anyone but Iris. He had this odd feeling like he was cheating on her. Which was,of course, absurd. He was a single guy in his twenties and shouldn't feel embarrassed or ashamed about it. It helped a little to know that his urges were chemically induced. He had to admit, though, if she had not become a Metahuman and Barry had met Stella some other way, he probably still would have been into her.
After his shower Barry decided to go for a run around the city. It usually helped him clear his head, and he enjoyed stopping the occasional purse thief, arsonist, or would be rapist. Flashing in and unexpectedly foiling a crime was one of his favorite hobbies. He was halfway through his second lap when he noticed something that stopped him. He had to backtrack a few miles but sure enough, in the rundown part of Central City, that same 1967 Shelby was parked right outside of an abandoned warehouse. He slowly crept into the building. He knew he was in the right place when he heard Lady Lust and Captain Cold arguing.
"Len, how many more of these do I have to do? I don't like stealing." She pouted at him.
"We have been over this baby. You can't work a normal job anymore because you're so damn sexy, and you've seen first hand that you are not safe out in the world without someone to protect you. You only have to take enough to get yourself a secluded place where no one can hurt you." He removed his fur coat and stepped up behind her, burying his face in her neck and running his hands down her sides. She was wearing a white midriff tank and low riding jeans. Simple but sexy as hell. She relaxed into him and he brought his hands up to cup her ample breasts.
"You could go somewhere cold, and I would visit you every chance I got." He whispered in her ear. She turned into him and pulled him into a tongue kiss.
"Wouldn't you rather me go somewhere tropical?" she whispered against his lips. "Can't you picture our own little island. Me….in a bikini." she snaked her hand between the two of them and down into his pants.
He grunted. "I'd rather you naked on a bear skin rug in a cottage up north." He slid his hands down to cup her ass and lifted her up. She wrapped her legs around him for stability. He turned and slammed her into a pillar, grinding himself into her.
Barry realized that he was being a bit of a voyeur. He hadn't meant to. He figured when you sneak into a criminal's lair you would find them doing crime stuff, not another criminal. He had never done anything like this before, and he couldn't deny that it turned him on. Guiltily, he reached down and readjusted his crotch. Even that slight touch sent a jolt of pleasure through him, and he was squirming where he was crouched. Unfortunately, the movement did not go unnoticed.
Stella whispered in Cold's ear. "We have company." Captain Cold smirked into her lips.
"Enjoying the show?" he called out. Barry was discovered, outnumbered and he should have ran. Unfortunately, He had locked eyes with Lady Lust, and he couldn't move.
Captain Cold whispered something in her ear and she nodded. Then he stepped away, gesturing for Barry to approach her. Barry stood up and walked toward them.
"I don't understand" he admitted.
Captain cold chuckled softly. "She may be mine but that doesn't mean I can't share."
Barry couldn't believe that he was even considering this. Before he reached her Snart grabbed his arm and pulled him close.
"Treat her right or I'll break you until you can't heal."he warned.
Then he stepped away. This is wrong...so wrong, but at the moment he didn't give a shit. He stepped forward and wrapped his hand in her hair, pulling her in for a passionate kiss. She deepened the kiss, and he released her hair letting his hand roam all over her body. He grabbed the hem of her shirt and lifted, exposing a black lacey bra. He groped her and lost himself in the feel of her soft skin. He inhaled her scent. Though in the back of his mind he knew that was the thing that was affecting him, he couldn't get enough.
Barry was vaguely aware that they were not alone. His nemesis was lurking somewhere in the background, and Barry could feel him watching them. Yet, when she felt around his suit for the zipper, he took over and unzipped himself in a flash. He didn't care that Snart would see him naked. All he cared about was feeling her body against his. She stroked him as he removed her jeans..no panties , damn. He did stop her as she reached for his mask. She looked at him confused for a second before he thrust himself into her. Damn, she feels so good.
Her eyes went completely silver for a split second and he was overcome with lust. He flashed her over to a pile of mattresses and threw her down, landing on top of her. He plunged into her again and again, but it wasn't long before he realized that he was close. He wanted to be a gentleman so he decided to try something. He pulled out and placed his penis at her clit and then made it vibrate.
"Holy shit!" she cried out and in seconds she was shaking and quivering. He plunged back into her and was done shortly thereafter. They both lay panting and tangled together.
Once he had caught his breath his mind grew clearer. Suddenly, fully realizing that he was lying naked on a pile of mattresses, in an old warehouse with a woman that he had just fucked, and Leonard Snart was standing just a few feet from them. His hand supporting his chin...watching. He snapped up and was dressed and standing in front of Snart before Cold could even stand up straight.
"Why are you affected less than everyone else?"
Cold arched his eyebrows. "I assure you I am plenty affected."
Barry shook his head. "I wouldn't have been able to stop like you did." It pained him to admit it but he needed to know why.
Stella raised herself up on her elbows, not bothering to cover herself. "It will be the same for you now that we have had sex, I can't really explain why but the effects are always less right after I've been intimate with someone."
Barry realised that it was true. Though he still felt extremely attracted to her, he no longer felt an overwhelming urge to rip her clothes off and have his way with her. He was, however, still staring intently at her naked body.
Snart noticed. "Put some clothes on, baby, the three of us need to have a little chat."
Stella did as she was told as Snart led Barry over to a makeshift bar area. He picked up a bottle of whiskey and tilted it toward Barry in question. Barry knew that he couldn't get drunk, and he was betting that his rapid healing rate would save him from any poison. So, he went ahead and accepted the whiskey. Stella came over and sat behind Snart, resting her chin on his shoulder. With Barry's mind clear he noticed that they seemed oddly comfortable with each other.
"Look Flash, I know you're wondering why I let you sleep with my girl" Snart started.
That caught Barry off guard. That was exactly what he was thinking, among other things, but he hadn't expected Snart to call her his girl. Barry realized that Snart was waiting for him to reply.
"Yeah, The thought had crossed my mind." He replied.
"I needed you to be clear headed enough to have a real conversation with us. I might need our help getting her to safety. That and she wanted to sleep with you."
Barry was a bit blown away by that last part but he put it aside for later. "Why would I help you Snart. You helping me out did not go so well for me last time."
Snart nodded "That's true, but I'm not asking for me. I'm asking for her. After all, from what my buddy Tony tells me, It is your nerd friends' fault that she is like this."
That was pretty much what Caitlen had said. "I'm listening."
Snart grinned, he knew he had him. "I need you to take Stella back to the lab and get your nerd friends to help her control this power that she has."
Barry was willing to do it, but he needed to make sure that there were no other angles. "And if they can't?"
Snart shrugged. "Then we keep stealing until we make enough money to buy her a secluded place."
Barry nodded "Where no one can hurt her. What did you mean by that?" Snart closed his eyes and breathed slowly out of his nose as if he was trying to control his anger. He turned to Stella And kissed her softly on the lips.
"Baby, be a dear and check our perimeter. Make sure you're not seen or felt." She nodded and got up and walked away without a word.
Snart turned back to Barry, took a big sip of whiskey and launched into his answer.
"Put yourself in her shoes Barry. She can barely control her powers now, ten months after this happened to her. I didn't find her until four months ago. That's six months all alone with no one to protect her, and nearly every person she would encounter literally could not help themselves from sexually abusing her. People like you and I have enough impulse control to wait for consent, or at the very least not injure her. It would disgust you to know how many people in this city don't have that kind of restraint. She was terrified, beaten, and broken when I found her. She didn't understand what was happening. So I'm trusting you to help her, because your team is her best chance at a real life. But, if you can't , I'll take her far away from here where no one can hurt her."
Barry was in tears when Snart finished. He hadn't even thought of what she must have gone through; how scared she must have been. Snart looked close to tears himself. His face looked so haunted-as if he was remembering the day he found her. Barry had no idea that Captain Cold could care so much for someone who wasn't his family. Barry was determined to help her now, and he felt awful for having slept with her. Snart was right though. If he hadn't done it, his mind would have been consumed with thoughts of it.
"Fine, I'll bring her to Star Labs, get my team to run some test, and see what we can do for her. But I can't allow you to come with her. We may be working together to help her, but I haven't forgotten how you have betrayed me in the past."
Snart nodded. "It's late...You're team won't be there at this hour. You can come get her in the morning." Barry started to protest, but Snart rose his hand to stop him.
"Just let me spend one more night with her. Who knows when I'll see her again?" Barry agreed and then flashed himself out of the warehouse. He didn't dare say bye to Stella. Decreased sensitivity or no, he didn't think he could handle seeing her again tonight.
Barry showed up way earlier than he usually did to Star Labs. He also brought coffee and doughnuts. Caitlen and Cisco instantly knew something was up. He explained what had happened last night, but left out the voyeurism and the sex part of the story. It might be a rule to share in science, but that was something he would keep to himself unless absolutely scientifically necessary to divulge. He did explain the situation to them the way Snart had explained it to him; that had knocked them for a loop. Caitlen had openly cried on his shoulder. Cisco had excused himself to the bathroom. When he came back, though, his eyes were pretty red. It had hit them both hard that they had something to do with what she had gone through. It didn't matter that it was an accident. They had yet to meet someone who had suffered such terrible repercussions from the explosion.
Caitlen walked over to her desk and grabbed a box of tissues to wipe her eyes. "Ok, How long do we have before she gets here?"
Barry shrugged. "I told Captain Cold that I would pick her up sometime this morning."
Caitlen took a deep breath and glanced over at Cisco, a silent communication passing between them. "Give us an hour." Barry nodded and then left the building. His sideline job as a hero had seriously affected his day job as of late and he had evidence waiting back at his office that he needed to process.
Barry made sure to knock before he entered the warehouse this time. Heat Wave opened the door. Barry tensed, but he turned to the side and let Barry pass right through. Snart and Stella were standing by the bar kissing each other goodbye. Barry diverted his gaze, letting them have their moment. After some time they broke the kiss. Snart held her face in his hands and placed one last tender kiss on her forehead.
"I love you baby. Be strong for me." She nodded and hugged him tight.
"Thank you for everything" she whispered.
As she was walking away Snart reached out his hand and grazed her fingertips. She looked back at him longingly before turning to face Barry, a fake smile plastered on her face.
"Are you ready?" Barry asked, utterly heartbroken at the goodbye he just witnessed. Stella nodded reluctantly, and bent down to pick up a small duffel.
"Is this all your stuff?" Barry asked.
Stella shrugged "It's all I have left."
Barry had considered picking her up and flashing her to the lab but he wasn't sure how he would handle holding her in his arms. He chose to take a cab instead, which turned out to be a mistake. The driver nearly went through a building gawking at her in the rear view mirror. He protested angrily as Barry insisted that he pull over and let them out only two blocks away from where they started. Then they were on the street and Barry started to realize exactly what Snart meant when he said that she was in danger.
People crossed the street to be close to her, putting themselves in danger of getting hit by a car. One driver pulled over and got out, heading toward them with obvious intent. Ahead a group of construction workers stopped what they were doing to catcall and shout vile things about what they would like to do to her. Barry was getting angry. He spotted an abandoned coffee shop just ahead and grabbed her hand and speed walked her inside. As soon as they were out of sight of the growing crowd he flashed around the room, barricading themselves in the old shop.
For a moment all Barry felt was relief that he had gotten her to relative safety. Then he realized that he had just sealed himself in a room alone with her. He breathed deep, trying to clear his mind. He caught her scent and his arousal began building once again. Slower than before, but still powerful. He closed his eyes to fight off the compulsion. Without even realizing it he had surged forward and took her in his arms. He buried his face in her neck and ground himself against her, completely lost in the smell and feel of her once more. He picked her up and carried her over to a rectangular table, sweeping his arm across it to clear it. Sweetener and an old mug crashed onto the floor. Good thing we're not at Jitters. Iris would kill me….. IRIS! The thought of her brought him crashing back to reality. He tore himself away from Stella.
"I'm so sorry" he shouted as he hopped over the counter to separate himself from her. He closed his eyes and pictured Iris. His desire for Stella dissipated. Stella stood on the other side of the room.
"How did you do that?" she asked, confusion and excitement warring on her face.
Barry didn't understand. "Do what?"
"Stop like that...No one ever stops once they are that close to me. How did you do it?"
Barry ducked behind the counter and sat down, clutching his knees to keep himself still.
"The coffee shop, it reminded me of someone that I care about. If I picture her I can distract myself from you." Barry heard her step closer and he shouted out in warning. "I'm barely controlling myself right now Stella. Please stay away until I tell you it's safe."
"Are you in love with her?" Stella asked.
"Yes" Barry admitted automatically. It was the one thing in his life that was unquestionable. After half an hour of Barry recalling all of his favorite memories of Iris he thought that he might have himself under control enough to get her to Star labs. They were only thirty miles away. It would only take him seconds once he got a hold of her. The problem was that he would have to pick her up. He was doing okay on the other side of the room, hiding so he couldn't see her. He was honestly not sure if he would be able to maintain once she was in his arms, but that was something he was going to have to risk. The crowd outside had gone into a frenzy, and he could hear the construction workers using their tools to break in.
"Ready?" he asked preparing to hold his breath.
"Ready" she stated. Barry lept over the counter and scooped her up, cradling her into his arms. He held the image of a smiling Iris in his mind's eye as he flashed Stella to Star labs. He set her down in the center of the labs and kept running straight to his secret prison. He shut himself into one of the free cells. Cisco jogged up to him as soon as he heard the cell lock.
"Dude, what are you doing?" He had a lollipop in his mouth, so Barry couldn't tell if he was grinning or grimacing.
"I just need a minute. She is in the lab." Cisco was definitely grinning now. He turned to head to the lab.
"Be careful" Barry shouted at him. Cisco turned back to him and frowned like he had just been insulted.
"I got this." He left Barry in the cell as he headed toward the lab.
Barry sat alone in the cell for about an hour before he was comfortable with getting out. He grabbed his cell phone out of his pocket and speed dialed Caitlen.
"Is time out over?" she joked as she answered the phone.
"Very funny Caitlen just get me out of here." A few minutes later Caitlen opened the doors to the prison and released Barry from the cell.
"So how is it going?" Barry asked.
Caitlen smiled. "We've made a lot of progress with Stella's help. Her understanding of molecular manipulation is incredible." Barry was confused.
"How are you working with her? Are women not affected by her power?" Barry knew that wasn't the case though. Both men and women had gone after them when they were trying to get to the lab. Caitlen was shaking her head.
"We put her in a full biohazard suit. She is obtaining samples for us and we are running tests while wearing N95 masks. We have been very careful not to expose ourselves." Barry blushed, thinking that he had definitely exposed himself to Stella.
Caitlen handed him a mask and took him to the treadmill room to fit him properly. Once Caitlen was satisfied she led the way into the chemical lab. Caitlen was not joking. Stella was covered head to toe in a hazmat suit. She was currently adding something to a bunsen burner as Cisco sat across from her looking at data on the computer. Cisco looked up at Barry as he came through the room.
"Hey lover boy." Barry rolled his eyes at him.
"So, what have we figured out so far?"
Caitlen answered. "The explosion somehow bonded her with the pheromones she was working with on a molecular level. We can't separate her from it. But we have tried to mask it with various chemicals with little success."
"We haven't found anything that works that is nontoxic." Stella explained.
Barry was relieved to be in the same room as her and still be himself. He launched himself into the data, trying to find something that the others hadn't thought of. It was nice to be four scientists, working diligently on a problem. He found that he really liked Stella when he was not trying to sleep with her. She was brilliant and funny. She would have fit into Star labs well if she did not have to wear a full hazmat suit all of the time.
It was getting late so they all decided to get some rest and start fresh in the morning. Stella had insisted on sleeping in one of their cells. Caitlen made a pallet for her, and Cisco brought her something to eat. Once she was locked in, she removed the suit. Cisco and Barry turned their backs to her as she changed into Star labs was fretting over her staying in the containment cell overnight.
Barry was with Stella on this one. "You can't fully understand her powers until you experience it." He explained.
"She isn't our prisoner, and I don't want to treat her like one." She argued.
"Uh guys? You know I can hear you right?" Stella piped in.
The three of them turned to her. Rightfully embarrassed that they had forgotten that she was in the room.
"Just try to get some sleep." Barry told her. "We will get back to it in the morning."
…..
As Barry walked into Star Labs the next day, Stella and Caitlen were already hard at work in the lab. Stella was once again decked out in the hazmat suit.
"Hey guys how's it going?" Barry greeted. Caitlen was laughing at something Stella said and had not noticed him walk in.
"We haven't made much progress. We analyzed her molecular breakdown again, but haven't found a way to separate her from the pheromones."
Barry nodded in understanding "Where is Cisco?" Stella's voice was muffled through the suit as she answered.
"He is in the fabrication room. He's working on streamlining the Hazmat suit so it will be easier for me to work."' Barry nodded and headed out to see if he could help Cisco. He found him welding a facemask on to a suit. He waited until Cisco was finished before he motioned to get his attention.
"Looks good, Cisco" he complimented.
"Let's just hope it works. You wouldn't believe how hard it was to get the specs right to get this thing air tight and breathable." The suite was a dark blue latex and rubber style material and there were silver tubes running all along the suit leading to a small backpack. Cisco noticed Barry analysing it.
"It's a filtration device to allow her to breath in and out without releasing her pheromones." He explained. Barry nodded.
"So how long until the suit is ready?" He asked. Cisco grabbed the suit and walked out of the room. Barry frowned and followed after him.
Cisco radioed for the girls to meet him in the observation room. He instructed Stella to stand on one side as they stood on the other. He activated the com system so they could talk.
"So what's the plan?" Caitlen asked. Cisco grinned and stuck a fresh lollipop in his mouth.
"Okay, so this room is separated by an airtight glass wall. Two of us will be able to observe the beta test on this side, while not being exposed to whatever may happen on Stella's side."
Caitlen frowned. "So one of us has to be a guinea pig and walk into a room with Stella while she wears a suit which may or may not stop us from…...experiencing an overwhelming sense of lust?" She clarified.
Cisco sighed. "Basically."
Barry crossed his arms and sighed. "I'll go. I've experienced the effects before."
Caitlen shook her head. "No way Barry. With your speed if this doesn't work there is no way we will be able to stop you before…."
Cisco cut in "Before we witness a fast forwarded porno featuring our friends." he offered.
"I'll go." This time Barry shook his head.
"We need you on this side to identify any failures in the suit." The two of them looked expectantly toward Caitlen. She looked at both of them in question, then alarm, then acceptance.
"Fine, I'll go." she whined. and turned to enter the containment room that separated them. She took a dramatic breath and stepped into the room.
At first they thought that the suit had worked. Stella and Caitlen stood across from one another with blank faces. Then Caitlen's eyes darkened and her nostrils widened. Caitlen surged across the room and took Stella in her arms. She ripped of her mask and crashed her lips into hers. Barry just reacted. He rushed into the other room intending to pull Caitlen out of there, but as soon as he entered the room, he was hit with a wave of lust way stronger than anything he had ever experienced. Stella locked eyes with them and hers flashed silver once again. Barry flashed to the pair and grabbed Stella by the waist, trapping Caitlen between them. Together the lavished Stella with kisses, switching between her neck and her lips. Stella's eyes flashed again and Barry dipped his head and sucked hard on Caitlen's neck, hands roaming all over both of the women in his arms. As they began tugging and unzipping each others clothes, they were too engrossed to notice the room filling up with fog.
…..
Barry woke up on a hospital cot completely disoriented. He panicked as he looked to his right and saw Caitlen lying on a cot as well, unconscious. He rushed over to her and instantly began checking her for injuries. He completely froze when his eyes landed on a dark purple bruise on her neck. Oh shit! What have I done?
Barry jumped and turned as Cisco cleared his throat.
"Cisco...what happened? How did you stop us from….." he was spared the embarrassment of elaborating when Cisco cut in.
"I filled the room with nitrous oxide." He answered, seeming rather proud of himself.
"Thank you." Barry said genuinely and headed toward the door to find Stella and apologize. He stopped just short of the door and turned around. "Wait a minute. If you had set the room up to knock us out why didn't you do it sooner. We must have been in it for five or ten minutes before I lost consciousness."
Cisco looked guilty and averted his eyes. "I may have gotten a little distracted." He admitted.
Heat rose in Barry's face. He could only imagine what that spectacle looked like to an onlooker…..poor Cisco. Barry left Cisco to look after Caitlen as he made his way to the cells to see Stella. She was sitting crossed legged on the floor with laptop in front of her. She did not look up as Barry walked in.
"Cisco, I think I've figured out where you went wrong with the suit." When no one responded she looked up and smiled. "Oh, hi Barry, I'm glad to see you awake." Barry awkwardly shoved his hands in his pockets as he stepped closer.
"I'm sorry...again. I wasn't thinking when I ran in there." Stella stopped him by raising her hand. "I'm the one who should be sorry Barry. I didn't intend to force you and Caitlen to do anything. I just got caught up in the moment." Barry cocked his head in interest.
"What do you mean?" Stella tried to explain.
"Remember that night in the warehouse?" Barry blushed and looked at the floor.
"I wanted you. But you were hesitating because you knew Len was there so I gave you a little push." Barry was starting to understand.
"The lust intensified when you're eyes flashed silver." Stella nodded.
" That was the first time I was able to manipulate it a little. Then today, in the observation room, I pushed away from me and toward you and Caitlen."
"And then I felt a strong attraction to Caitlen." He closed the distance between him and the cell and slapped his hand on the glass excitedly. "Stella, that's great!"
Stella frowned. "Forcing two of your friends to make out with each other isn't great Barry." Barry frowned.
"No, that's going to be awkward as hell once Caitlen wakes up. But it's great that you are able to manipulate it at all. With some practice, maybe you can learn to manipulate your powers. We've been approaching this whole thing from a scientific standpoint."
"We're scientists." She rolled her eyes. He grinned.
"But we are also metahumans. It's not just about science anymore. I had to learn how to use my powers, and so can you!"
