"Cisco!" Caitlin hollered as she dodged out of the way from an incoming snowball behind a tree. "That almost hit my face!"

All she could hear was the manic laughter from her friend as another snowball flew by her.

Caitlin huffed, a puff of her breath visible in the winter cold. She reached down to gather some snow, compacting it in her hand to form a ball. After taking a needed breath, she stepped out from behind her safe haven, poised to attack, but was immediately hit in the chest.

The doctor let out a frustrated sigh, staring at the powdered snow's mark on her coat. Becoming invigorated, she then wound her arm back and launched her snowball towards Cisco in vengeance.

Cisco's eyes comically widened as he saw the snowball approach him. However, he was able to duck just before the condensed snow hit his face. Unfortunately for Caitlin, though, the snowball didn't just land innocently in the snow behind Cisco, it hit a poor innocent bystander who had been walking by with their dog.

"Ow," the stranger yelped, stopping in his stroll to stop and touch the affected area.

Caitlin's hands immediately went to cover her mouth. "Oh my god," she let out before she quickly trudged through the snow and over to the person she accidentally hit. "I am so so so sorry," Caitlin apologized as she reached the man, her face pained and etched with concern.

"Did you pack that thing with ice?" the stranger asked before turning his head to face his attacker, his eyes widening ever so slightly when they locked with hers.

The brunette woman took in a small intake of breath. She was immediately made aware of his beautiful eyes that were the shade of Christmas trees and illuminated like its twinkle lights, popping right out at her.

He cleared his throat, breaking their stare. "But, um, I think I'm okay. It was just unexpected."

Caitlin shook her head. "Please, let me at least check to make sure you're fine," she said. "I'm a doctor," she then quickly added, suddenly realizing how weird it must've been for a regular person to make such a request.

HIs lips quirked minimally as he nodded his consent, bending down and removing his winter hat for her to examine the area she had struck.

She carefully looked over the area, her fingers brushing his hair sparingly as she observed. She let out a sigh of relief when she didn't even notice a bump forming. She stepped back, giving the stranger his personal space back.

"Am I going to live?" he teased as he put his hat back on his head, a dopey smile dangling off his lips that made her own move upwards to reciprocate.

"I think so, yes," she answered, biting down on her bottom lip. "I'm Caitlin by the way," she introduced herself, extending her hand for him to shake.

"Barry," he answered back, grasping her hand diligently as he softly shook it a few times, his eyes never wavering from her own.

Caitlin felt herself pink under his gaze. She dipped her head down shyly as their hands separated. "I really am sorry, again. I feel so bad."

Barry waved his hand, dismissing it. "It's fine, honestly."

Caitlin still felt horrible. "At least come in and have some hot chocolate with us?" she offered, directing a pleading grin his way that she hoped would persuade him.

His grin widened, but when his eyes focused on something just behind her, a frown took its place. "Actually, I better get going. I don't want to impose on your time with your boyfriend," he said, nodding his head to her left.

Caitlin's face scrunched down sourly, looking where he was only to see her best friend who was currently entertaining Barry's dog. "You mean Cisco?" she surprisingly asked. "No, noooo, he's not my boyfriend," she insisted.

"Yeah, gross, dude," Cisco chimed in distractedly, his attention still focused on the dog.

"Oh," Barry let out, pleased, his eyes alighting. "Then, I'd love to."

Caitlin smiled. "Great," she said. "This way…" she continued, gesturing to the house.


A/N: Short but hopefully sweet AU of snowbarry meeting for the first time. Please Review with your thoughts! I love to hear from you! ;)