Walking up the steps to Barry's house, I ran a hand through my long violet hair and smoothed out my outfit, trying to ease my nerves about tonight. I'd known Barry for little over a month now and this was the first time I was invited to his place.

I gently knocked and forced a small smile to Iris when she answered the door, immediately giving off a glow. Swallowing the jealousy, I smiled a thanks to her when she moved to the side, letting me in.

"Barry didn't tell me you were coming," Iris smiled.

Giving a small shrug, I answered. "Cait and Cisco did. That alright?"

Iris waved me off. "You've been helping Barry out a lot at Star Labs so you're always welcomed."

I nodded and made my way over to Cisco and Caitlin, who were sitting on the couch. Barry was sitting on the chair opposite of them, talking with Joe. As if he felt me walk in, Barry's eyes landed on me, staying silent, as I smiled down at my two best friends.

"You came!" Cisco yelled.

Giggling at him, I nodded while plopping down on the couch between them. "You guys wouldn't stop texting me."

Feeling eyes on me, I glanced over to Barry who was watching me with a small smile, one which I immediately returned. "Hi."

"You wear glasses?" He asked, slightly confused.

Nodding, I readjusted them. "Sometimes."

"Hensley would you like anything to drink?"

Looking over to Iris, I shook my head. "I'm fine, thanks."

My eyes watched as she sat down next to Eddie and laid a kiss on his lips. My heart dropped when I looked over to Barry who looked at the couple with readable jealousy on his face. Forcing to look away, I slumped back into the couch.

"You've got it bad, Hens." Cisco laughed.

Slapping his shoulder, I scoffed. "I do not."

"Bullshit. Why else would you be glaring at Iris right now?" Caitlin gave me a smug smile.

"I love her outfit," I lied.

Cisco and Caitlin laughed, knowing how wrong I was. Running my hands on my thighs, I continued to talk with the two, eyes every so often glancing over to Barry, who was keeping his locked on Iris and Eddie.

Eddie had excused himself to the bathroom giving Barry the opportunity he needed. He walked over to Iris and stood incredibly close to her. I watched in pure jealousy and hurt as the openly flirted in front of all of us, Barry brushing something off of her cheek.

Not being able to take it anymore, I let out an audible groan and crossed my arms while looking over to Cisco. "What does he see in her anyway?"

"They have been friends since they were little," He mentioned.

"And he doesn't know you that well." Caitlin defended.

My eyes snapped over to her causing her to hold her hands up. "I'm just saying Hensley, maybe you should take the time to get to know him. You've had your walls up with him since you started here."

"I have my reasons." I shrugged.

"Because of your crazy stalker ex?" Cisco piped up.

Biting my tongue, I thought to the ex Cisco was talking about. His name was Tony and we dated for almost two years and within the two years he had became controlling and mentally abusive. He would always make comments about how I wasn't skinny or pretty enough for him. However, after the particle accelerator exploded close to a year ago, he was in an accident and was pronounced dead.

But right before I started working with The Flash and team I had the sinking feeling of someone following me and watching me. I couldn't prove it but I knew it was Tony. The only people who knew about him was Caitlin and Cisco; and I wanted to keep it that way.

"Shh," I slapped Cisco's shoulder. "Try to say it louder next time, I don't think all of Central City heard you."

"Damn girl, I was just joking. Is he really still stalking you?"

I chipped away at my nail polish. "I just have this feeling that someone has been following me."

"Why don't you talk to Barry. Maybe he can help." Caitlin suggested.

I scoffed. "No way. I want Barry to like me not to think of me as some type of freak."

"He's not going to think of you as some type of freak. Barry's not like that." Caitlin reassured me.

My phone buzzed on the table in front of me and I reached for it.

From: Unknown

You look beautiful tonight.

My body froze as I looked around the room, noticing that I had everyone's number that was in the room, making my nerves kick in. Palms began to sweat when I saw the blinds were open, giving anyone who was walking past the West home a clear view of us.

"Hensley?" Caitlin asked over my shoulder. "Everything okay?"

Ignoring her, I read the new message that I had received.

From: Unknown

I miss you. Come back to me.

Shutting my phone off, I stuffed it in my bag and threw it over my shoulder while standing up. "I need to go."

"Hens what's wrong?" Cisco asked as him and Caitlin sat up with me.

"Tony. He's here. Well not here but I think he's outside. He keeps texting me." My eyes traveled to the window.

"How do you know?" Caitlin placed a hand on my shoulder.

By now Joe and Eddie had noticed something was wrong with me. "Everything okay?" Joe asked.

I shook my head, plastering a fake smile on my face. "I'm not feeling all that well. I'm going to head home. Thanks for having me, Joe."

Joe gave me a small nod and giving Barry one last look, I saw that he wasn't paying me any attention. He was too busy laughing with Iris about something. Waving goodbye to Cisco and Caitlin, I made it all the way to the front door when Barry's voice stopped me.

Turning on my heels, hand gripping the door knob, I smiled at Barry who was now standing behind me. "You're leaving?"

I nodded. "Yeah, it's been a really long day. I should get some rest. You should too by the way. You could have died today." I reminded him of his close encounter with The Mist.

Barry waved me off, stuffing his hands in his pocket. "I'm fine. Plus I know you'll always be there for me to patch me up."

Was that a flirtatious tone in his voice?

Deciding to play along, I gave him a sly smile while crossing my arms. "You're lucky you're cute, Allen. Otherwise I'd be long gone."

Barry's cheeks reddened and he fake coughed to compose himself. "Do you want me to walk home?"

Shaking my head, I started to rub my elbows even though I wasn't cold. "I'll be fine. It's only a ten minute walk."

"Are you sure?" He asked.

Remembering the creepy messages I had gotten from the unknown number, I bit my lip. My apartment was honestly just a few minuets down the road from here so I knew I would be okay but the thought of Barry walking me home brought a tingly feeling to my stomach.

I went to open my mouth but immediately shut it when I heard Iris' voice. "Barry it's your turn! Hurry up!"

Shaking my head, a soft scoff left my lips. "You should go. I'll be fine."

Barry's face held sorrow as he slowly nodded and giving one last hurtful look to him, I turned and walked out of the house, letting the door close behind me.