Summary: Five moments. Heart skipping a beat. Stupid grins. Cold treatment. Alas, I married you.
A/N: Hi there, your sporadic writer is back. Yes, to the people who have read my stories in my fanfic of collective one-shots/AUs of Snowbarry (Snowbarry? Snowbarry.) fic, this chapter might seem familiar to you and would make you think why I'm posting this again. Well, it turns out, I would make this a mini series (the next chapter would be posted soon). Enjoy reading!
Caitlin Snow-Allen peers through the window of her car, a warm smile appearing on her face at the sight of a familiar looking woman who had her back turned against her.
"Cassidy!" She called out causing the auburn-haired young woman to look and smile at her widely, reminding Caitlin of a very familiar bright grin that belongs to a special guy in their life.
She runs to Caitlin, followed close by a blond-haired man with piercing blue eyes that also had a wide grin.
Caitlin smiles at her daughter, "Aren't you going to introduce me to the young handsome man beside you?" Cassidy turns her head to the guy, glaring at the figure beside her.
"Good afternoon, Mrs. Allen! I'm Ryan! Nice to meet you, ma'am!" Caitlin smiles at the man, "Nice to meet you too, Ryan."
Cassidy opens the door, "Mom, can we go now?" She demanded while putting on her seatbelt, a frown on her face.
"Goodbye, Mrs. Allen! You too, Cas!" Ryan said with a polite smile and nod as Caitlin starts to drive away, "Don't call me, Cas! We're not that close."
He chuckles at Cassidy's annoyed glare and waved goodbye to the car belonging to the Snow-Allen family.
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Caitlin was preparing dinner while her eighteen-year-old daughter was doing her homework on her laptop. She smiles at the furrowed brows, completely focused on the completion of her task.
Her green eyes were shining brightly and her lower lip was between her teeth; the auburn-haired doctor smiling and giggling lightly at the memory of her school days.
"So, that Ryan guy…" Caitlin started while sitting beside her daughter in their kitchen table.
She instantly looks up from her laptop, eyes wide and face slightly pink.
"I don't have a crush on him. He's annoying and reckless. He's good at basketball and cares for his grades but he loves to annoy me! I don't like him, no. I would rather be a nun than to like or fall in love with him!"
Cassidy rambled and released a sigh, taking in deep breaths. Caitlin chuckles at her acquired manner of rambling from her father, "I was only going to ask if the two of you are friends, but from what you just babbled out loud, I guess not?"
Her daughter sighs while resting her head on the shoulder of her beautiful mother, "You can probably describe us as simply as classmates. Not that close nor awkward with each other. He's my partner in dance class and like he's an awful dancer, mom!"
Caitlin giggles and raises an eyebrow, "Do we have a problem with awkward dancers, young lady?"
Cassidy laughs and pulls her mother to a warm hug, "Of course not! You're an awful dancer, if what Dad says is true, but adorable too cause Dad fell in love with you."
She rolled her eyes together with an amused smile, "Probably my equally awful singing voice helped in charming your father."
Both women laughed loudly at their exchange, "You and Dad seemed to make falling in love so easy and perfect. I mean you two are so perfect and in sync with each other!"
Caitlin looks at her daughter with a loving smile, "Love is and will never be easy, no matter how perfect me and your father look. There were always sunshine and rainstorms but as long as there is love, you shouldn't give up."
Cassidy rolls her eyes, "And here I thought, Dad was the romantic sap." This caused the doctor to laugh and pull her most treasured diamond into her arms, "Trust me, Cas, he's the more romantic sap than me."
The green-eyed woman hugs her back then her stomach grumbled loudly causing both of them to laugh loudly once more.
"Come on, time for dinner." Caitlin said as she stood up and went to the kitchen, getting the dishes. Cassidy nodded with a grin and closed her laptop, leaving the attention seeking essays and Math problems to themselves.
"Eat slowly, young lady." Caitlin reminded, sighing at her daughter who practically inhaled her casserole. She actually got that from his father, who's also a heavy eater together with her Uncle Cisco.
Cassidy looks up with a wide grin, "Sorry, mom. You just cook the best food ever!" Then a burp escapes her mouth, her face flushing red and meekly mumbles an excuse me causing her mother to laugh loudly.
Suddenly a loud knock was heard from their modern cream door, "I'll get it!" Cassidy said and rushed to their door in lightning speed. Caitlin laughs and smiled at the familiar voice she hears.
"Hello to my favorite daughter!" A male voice said cheerfully and replied with a, "I'm your only daughter, Dad. But welcome home to my favorite Dad, cause he's my dad."
The daughter and father laughed as they went straight to their kitchen, Caitlin smiling widely at the handsome man beside her daughter.
"Hello, Dr. Snow." The man with emerald eyes greets, walking to his beloved wife. She wraps her arms around his neck, "Hi, Mr. Allen." He leans down, closing the gap between their lips.
Caitlin kisses back, trying to make it as platonically romantic as possible because their child is just centimeters away from them.
"Uncle Cisco would probably tell the two of you to go get a room." Cassidy said while covering her eyes with her palm, her smirk visible to her parents.
The man rolls his eyes fondly, "Don't listen to your Uncle Cisco."
Caitlin laughs at this, "Oh, Barry."
Their daughter smirks wider, "Why not? Uncle Cisco is a genius just like the two of you and a master engineer!"
Caitlin smiles at her, "And so are you, sweetie. You're also a genius."
Barry nods proudly, "Of course! She's our daughter after all!"
The young woman blushes and laughs, "Oh, I love you guys so much!" She runs to her parents, engulfing them in a warm and loving bear hug which both of them returned warmly.
"Now, go finish your food, Cassidy. Mr. Allen, wash your hands and eat then have a warm bath, you smell." Caitlin said sternly with a mischievous smirk.
Barry gasps dramatically, "How dare you! I do not."
Cassidy swallows her food and frowns at her dad, "I believe, Mom is right, Dad. And she's always right."
Caitlin smiled at her daughter while his husband groans loudly, "Fine. I go home and my two girls pick on me. But we all know you love me so much."
The mother and daughter laughed while rolling their eyes, "I guess we do." Both replied in sync causing Barry to laugh loudly and grin widely at their conversation; his heart contented on their simple and happy life as a family.
Caitlin and Cassidy were in the living room, the former catching up on her stack of unread novels while the latter was finishing her essay about the importance of being inquisitive.
She looks at her mother, "Mom, can I ask you something?"
Her mother turns to her and smiles, "Of course. What is it, sweetie?"
Cassidy clears her throat, "Before we start, I want you to know that this question is not about our earlier conversation about Ryan or anything related or can be related to that."
Caitlin chuckles and nods, "Alright. Besides, your father won't be pleased to hear us talking about Ryan or any boy."
The younger woman nods and breathes out, "How did you and Dad fell in love?"
She blinks her eyes, surprised by the question of her daughter, "What? Why do you want to know about it?" Caitlin felt her heart beating fast, her mind replaying those moments she slowly fell in love with Bartholomew Henry Allen.
Cassidy smiles at her, "Just curious. I mean, did you like him the first time you met each other?"
Caitlin chuckles and shakes her head, "Nope. The first time we met and talked, I hated your father."
Her eyes widened, "For real?"
"Pfft. Hated but after my charm and love, your mother was head over heels for me, sweetie."
They turned their attention to the man walking towards them, hair slightly wet and was wearing a black shirt and cotton shorts. He sits down beside Caitlin, wrapping his arm around her back.
The doctor rolled her eyes, "Somehow, I fell for him."
Barry raises an eyebrow at her, "Yeah, a great decision until now and forever."
Cassidy smiles, watching her parents sending each other weird looks and silently teasing each other.
"Do you want me to tell her about the library incident?" Barry asked with a smirk causing Caitlin to flush red, slapping his arm playfully.
"I think Uncle Cisco mentioned that once or twice when I asked him about the two of you." Cassidy replied and trying to recall the conversation she had with her favorite uncle.
Caitlin turns to her, "You don't need to know about that stupid library incident." She smiles sweetly at her daughter,
Francisco Ramon, when I see you, you're so dead. Together with your annoyingly gorgeous best friend, Barry Allen.
"Anyway, how did you know Dad was the one?" She asked her parents, causing them to look at each other.
Caitlin flushes red, "We didn't know. That's another thing in love, sweetie. You never know, it just happens or it doesn't."
Barry nods, "Its your choice if you'll take the chance and pursue the relationship and love. Or you'll walk away and probably regret not fighting for it, especially if there's so much love in it."
Their daughter nods, "Wow. Okay." She closes her laptop, a yawn escaping her mouth causing her parents to laugh.
"Go to bed, sweetie. You deserve a great rest. We'll continue this story tomorrow morning." Caitlin said with a smile, Barry nodding with a grin.
"We have all weekend, Cas." She smiles at them, kissing their cheeks and saying good night. Walking up to her room, she smiled while recalling how in love her parents looked like.
Then a name pops into her mind.
Ryan Cedric Queen. His mesmerizing blue eyes and wide grin.
A blush coats her face, "Oh god. Go away! Not him!" Cassidy angrily walks into her room, collapsing on her bed. She went to Dreamland, pleading her mind not to think of Ryan or his attractive features.
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"Cait." Barry said while watching his wife, dressed in a black nightgown and was currently applying facial cream to her face on their vanity table.
"Hmmm?" Caitlin replies while looking at her face in the mirror, gently rubbing the mixture through circles on her face.
"Cassy is not allowed to date until she's thirty." He blurts out, mouth set in a hard line.
She turns to him, who was lying on their bed and staring at her. Laughter escapes her mouth, "I'm happy that she's not hearing you telling this because…"
She's not even interested, Barry. I shouldn't mention her plan of possibly being a nun.
"She'll hate me? Please, I'm not allowing any boys to get to her." He said in a threatening tone causing Caitlin to giggle.
"What? Are you going to scare her suitors?" Barry nods with extreme determination, "Of course!"
Caitlin shakes her head in amusement, walking to her husband then lying down beside him.
Strong arms pull and wrap around her petite body, nose snuggling near her neck and tickling her. She giggles lightly as her hands play with Barry's brown hair.
"You smell so good, tonight, Cait." He murmurs then starts kissing her neck sensually. Her breath hitches, heart pounding and face turning scarlet.
"Barry…" She says in a breathy tone, feeling him nipping and biting at her skin. Caitlin felt his hands, grasping her waist and running along the skin exposed of her thin sleeping wear.
Her hands wander down from his hair to his toned back, slightly lifting the hem of his black shirt. Barry moves back to her lips, capturing it with his own and savoring her exquisite taste.
Suddenly, Barry ends the kiss, gazing down at the breath-taking view of his beautiful wife.
"Cait?" He asks while putting her arms beside her body.
"Barry?" Caitlin replies, half-lidded eyes staring at the gorgeous man on top of her.
"How did you know that you wanted to marry me?" Barry asks, a smile grazing his adorable face.
She blinks her eyes and releases a chuckle, "Really? You and your daughter sure are curious, huh?"
He leans down and pecks her lips, "Very, Dr. Snow."
Caitlin smiles and puts her hands around her heart, seemingly it had no plan of getting back to its normal pace of beating.
She gazes at Barry, trying to come up with something to reply to his curious mind.
"Five moments."
His eyebrows furrowed in confusion, "Five—What?"
She chuckles, "Five moments. Then I knew I fell. No coming back up."
Barry slowly nods, still not quite understanding her statement.
"One. Football. Falling for you, literally.
Two. Ms. Frosty. Valentine Ball. Friends and Dates.
Three. Library incident. Unexplained jealousy.
Four. Ignoring you. Chasing me. Realization.
Five. Graduation. Meet you there, the rest is history."
Caitlin said, gazing at the emerald eyes of Bartholomew Henry Allen. He chuckles and smiles at her, "Wow."
Her hands reached for his shirt, "Now, I think we were doing something that didn't require any piece of clothing, Mr. Allen."
He smirks and lets her lift up his shirt, "I think you are right, Mrs. Allen."
Barry leans down, Caitlin meets his lips with equal passion.
Five moments. Heart skipping a beat. Stupid grins. Cold treatment. Alas, I married you.
