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N/A: Chevalier Lecteur helped me edit this chapter! :)
Kara Danvers stifled a yawn, and Barry frowned. He could tell she hadn't been sleeping well, by the slowly forming dark rings under her eyes. Then she moved to lie down on the hospital couch. She needed to rest for a while. She knew the Speedster wouldn't leave the room, just like he wouldn't leave her… at least not without saying goodbye first. And she could tell that he was tired, as well. Besides the President wouldn't arrive for a while so they had time for a quick nap.
Once Barry realized this, he knew she wouldn't be able to get the sleep she needed on a couch, so he asked. "Hey Kara, Why don't I take the couch. And you can take the bed?" Barry asked.
On any other occasion Kara would have protested, That he was the guest and she should accommodate him. But in her sleep deprived state all she could come up with was. "Are you sure about that?" she asked.
"Yes, I'm sure." he told her, glad she wasn't arguing because as much of a gentleman he was… he was tired. So with that he and Kara traded places and sleepy goodnights. And as soon as they closed their eyes they were asleep. The presence of the other composing them as they slept…
Seven Hours Later.
Barry and Kara had slept peacefully on their sides of the hospital room. It was the best sleep they had gotten in months. Eventually, The President of the United States had shown up with her secret service agent bodyguards, to protect her. She was confused as to why Supergirl was laying on the hospital bed sleeping peacefully, but she had come for a reason other than Supergirl. And that reason was too sleeping but on the couch looking as if he hadn't appeared out of nowhere, and been grated like cheese on the tarmac, just hours earlier. Nevertheless, She needed them awake if she was going to get answers. She loudly cleared her throat.
"Ahem!" said, The President.
Barry Allen jumped at the sudden noise, falling off his spot on the couch with a yelp. Like the little klutz that he was.
Supergirl had to suppress a giggle at his childish reaction, and rolled her eyes in annoyance. The President had an unimpressed look on her face. Barry got up slowly, and sat on the left side of the couch. Kara sat up slowly and leaned against the hospital bed headboard. They both were focusing their attention on the US President.
"Now that you're both awake," She began irritated, "Would you mind telling me who you are sir, and more importantly what you are?" She asked with a seriousness that rivaled J'onns.
"Wait, who are you?" Barry asked a little confused.
"I am The President of The United States." The President stated with an air of confidence.
There was an awkward moment of silence before he answered her.
"I am a meta-human." Barry said, "Like Livewire and Silver Banshee. Except I'm not a super-criminal."
"So, what's your name?" The President asked.
"Barry Allen." he replied.
"How did you get here, Mr. Allen?" she asked.
"Are you aware of the multiverse theory?" Barry asked hoping to avoid having to explain it again.
The President answered with a cautious, "Yes."
"Well, It's true. I'm from a parallel Earth."
"That doesn't quite answer my question Mr. Allen." The President answered seemingly unfazed.
"W-Well, anyway, on my Earth, I'm a Superhero like Supergirl." Barry continued surprised at The Presidents nonchalant reaction, But recovering and gesturing to said superhero.
"And I had just beaten an enemy of mine whom had escaped from a prison of energy I created. But in our battle he was killed by my best friend in order to save me. But since he had died, The prison had no prisoner, and it became unstable. So I was forced to take his place or my world would have been destroyed. From what I understand, It rejected me as a prisoner and imploded. Spitting me out here." Barry finished.
"That is...quite a story." The President began, "I would encourage you NOT to step back into your old "Superhero" lifestyle while you're here on this planet, Barry Allen."
"Why is that, Mrs. President?" Barry asked, clearly eager to become The Flash again on Earth-38.
"Because you're a public figure, now." she replied, "The whole world knows that you are from a different planet, and it wouldn't take criminals and 'super-criminals' long to connect the dots between you and your Superhero persona."
"I guess, you're right." said Barry somewhat crestfallen.
"Now, do you have a place where you can stay?" The President asked.
"Uhhhh," Barry started seemingly at a loss.
"He can stay with me!" Supergirl exclaimed.
"Well, if he stays with you, then he's your responsibility." The President began, "I expect you to keep him, out of trouble, Supergirl."
"Yes, ma'am." said Supergirl eagerly.
And with that Barry figured it was their que to leave. "It was an honor to meet you Mrs. President."
"I hope you enjoy your stay on our Earth." She replied shaking his hand.
Barry then turned to walk out the door. Only to be met with the sight of Fifty Government Agents crowding the hospital wing… each pointing their gun at him.
There were fifty red dots of light aimed at Barry Allen's chest. For the first time since his brush with death against Savitar, Barry had felt a twinge of fear. He was fast, but Fifty-Plus bullets all aimed at him in such a small corridor… He couldn't faze or risk The President getting shot. That lowered his chances significantly.
As he tensed in preparation for what he knew was to come and lightning flashed in his eyes. Dreading he wouldn't be able to catch the hundreds of bullets that were about to come his way. But then, Supergirl was standing next to him with determination in her eyes.
"Stand down!" She ordered them with a glare.
Most of them flinched at her order and others looked unsure, but none moved.
"Stand down." Was heard a second time, This time calmer but with just as much authority coming from The President as she came to stand beside Supergirl. That got them moving, all of them stood up and put their weapons away.
"My apologies." The President told them, "You may go now."
Barry and Kara then proceeded down the hall and out of the front door of the hospital and before without warning Supergirl grabbed Barry and launched into the sky, much to his surprise…
"Ahhhhhh!" Barry screamed at the unexpected loss of ground beneath his feet. Of course Kara laughed at his reaction only going faster until she reached her apartment.
Once inside Kara put Barry down and plopped on her couch. Though Barry just staggered and mock glared at her. "Not. Funny." He said pointing at her. Of course this only caused her to burst into laughter once more.
Changing the subject, Kara asked, "Are you hungry?"
Barry tried to stay angry. He really did! But… It's food we're talking about here! It had been hours since he ate last!
"Yes..." He grumbled, arms crossed, staring at the floor, pouting like someone far younger than him.
"There's some leftover pizza in the fridge." she replied.
Barry dejectedly walked into the kitchen and opened up the refrigerator and saw that there was some cold pepperoni pizza in there. There was about three, maybe four slices left.
"Do you want some, Kara?" he asked.
"No, go ahead and eat all four slices, Barr." she replied.
Barry sat down at the kitchen table with a plate of microwaved pepperoni pizza. And finished it off in 2 minutes.
"Hmm… Hey Kara, In favor of not emptying your fridge do you wanna go out?" Barry called out, not paying attention to his phrasing. Since Kara gave no answer he returned to the living room to see Kara staring at him eyes wide, blushing? That's when he realized how he posed the question.
"I-I-I meant as friends!" Barry stammered out, flushed with embarrassment.
Kara noticeably relaxed at that, but less noticeably disappointment was etched across her face before being replaced with happiness. "Sounds good!" Kara began, "Let's go to Dave & Buster's!" she exclaimed.
"Cool! Who are Dave and Buster?" Barry exclaimed/asked.
"I'll show you." said Kara, she used her superspeed to change out of her costume, quickly. And into a pair of black yoga pants, and a yellow tank top. And her usual pair of eye-glasses. Then she held out her hand for Barry to take. Only for him to be looking away with his face as red as his suit.
"Barry?" Kara asked confused, Only to remember... He has superspeed too. Immense blushing ensued.
"I-Uh-I-Um" Kara stammered before giving up on communication, choosing to instead stare at the ground.
Barry realizing he'd have to be the one to initiate verbal communication. So, he was first, to speak up.
"H-How am I gonna go out in public, if I'm famous?" Barry asked choosing to ignore the elephant in the room. Not that he'd be able to forget… The sight of her gorgeous body, anytime soon. Wait, gorgeous? he thought to himself, Where did that come from? he wondered silently.
"W-Why don't go we somewhere other than National City to eat?" she replied.
"I-Is there a Big Belly Burger on this Earth?" Barry asked,
"There isn't one in National City, but there's a few in Star City and Central City." she replied.
"Perfect!" Barry said, with only one thing left to say…
"Race you!"
"You're on!" Kara said with a smirk.