Hello. Back with Chapter 6.

Well, in this chapter, I will finally get around to what I hope some of you have been waiting for. Let's get to it.

Guest: Glad to hear you like my story. As for why the Avengers aren't more surprised by Barry's speed, I think they've seen enough at this point that nothing really surprises them anymore. I mean, look at Tony's reaction in Infinity War when he met Doctor Strange and learned about the Infinity Stones.

HeroWitch: Glad you like Barry and Steve together. Steve will have the closest relationship with Barry of anyone except a certain witch.

Chapter 6- Courage

Barry sighs as he walks through the halls of the facility. Life was nice here on this Earth. He had especially been enjoying life the last week since he had gone to dinner with the team and told them his life story.

After a minute, he reaches his destination. He opens the door to Pietro's room and walks in. To his surprise, Wanda is in the room.

"Oh. Hi, Wanda," Barry says.

Wanda looked up at him and smiles. "Hello, Barry," she replies cheerfully.

Barry smiles back. He felt he had gotten closer to Wanda than anyone else except Steve. She was just so amazing. Her hair was like silk, and her eyes...

Barry has to stop himself from shaking his head as he snaps himself back to reality. He had noticed if he wasn't careful, he could quickly start just thinking about Wanda. He didn't want to let himself get involved in a relationship if he felt he still had a chance at going home.

"How is he?" Barry asks Wanda, hoping to distract his mind.

"Not any different," Wanda says as she looks down at her brother.

Barry nods, no longer smiling. After a moment, he says, "Why don't you go get yourself something to eat, and some rest? You need some time to relax. I can watch after our blue speedster here."

Wanda smiles. "Alright. Thank you, Barry," she says. She slowly stands up and walks out of the room. As she passes Barry, she slows, smiles at him, and gently touches his hand before she finally leaves.

Barry just stands there, looking after Wanda. Finally, he manages to shake himself back to reality. He makes his way over to Pietro and sits down beside his bed.

For a minute, Barry just kinda sits there, lost in thoughts that are dominated by the Maximoff twins.

Suddenly, he hears the door creak. He looks up to see Steve enter the room.

"Hey, Steve. What's up?" Barry asks.

Steve walks in and makes his way over to the bed. "How's our boy?" he asks with concern.

"Not really any different. His vital signs have slightly improved, according to this medical report," Barry says, holding up a report he found next to Pietro's bed.

Steve nods as he looks down at Pietro.

Barry looks at Pietro, then up at Steve. Suddenly, an idea comes to mind. He struggles with it in his mind. Suddenly, he hears himself ask, "Cap, what would you do if you wanted to try and build a relationship with a girl?"

Steve looks at Barry in surprise at the suddenness of the question. Barry realizes what he's just said, and feels himself start to blush.

"Why do you ask?" Steve asks.

"Umm..." Barry starts, but fades out, not sure what to say. He's not sure what made him say that.

Then, Steve grins. "It's Wanda, isn't it? You want to try and date her," he says with a slight teasing tone.

Barry feels the red in his cheeks. "N-no. I don't want to date her. I may not be staying here," he stutters. But even as it's coming out of his mouth, it's lame, and he knows it.

Steve grins. "It's okay, Barry. I've seen the relationship you two have, and I've been able to see that you kinda like her. There's nothing wrong with admitting your feelings. Take it from the world's leading expert in waiting too long that you shouldn't hide your feelings," he says.

Barry looks up at Steve. "It's true. I don't want to try and get in a relationship right now. I want to make sure there's no chance of me going home soon before risking that. But...I do want to get closer to Wanda. She's so special, and I just want to see what we have."

Steve grins. "Well, it's simple. Just ask her to go out with you. And just try and talk to her and learn more about her, and let her get comfortable with you. It may take some courage, but you've got it," he says.

Barry nods. "Okay. I'll do it," he says. And with that, he stands up and speeds out of the room. Behind him, Steve chuckles to himself.

Barry races to the kitchen, where Wanda is fixing herself a sandwich. When Barry appears right in front of her, she jumps back and on instinct throws the butter knife she's holding at him, which he easily catches.

Upon seeing who it is, Wanda groans and says in an irritated and amused tone, "Ugh. Don't do that, Barry."

"Will you go to dinner with me?" Barry blurts out.

Wanda looks at him in surprise. She had not expected this. She just kinda stares at Barry for a few moments before she asks, "What?"

Barry feels his heart racing a bit. Trying to keep himself from turning red, he takes a deep breath, summons his courage, and asks more slowly and clearly, "Wanda, would you like to go out to dinner with me tonight?"

Wanda looks at him for another moment. Then, she starts to smile sweetly, and says in a soft voice, "Yes. I would like that."

Barry smiles. "Alright. How about you meet me out front at 7?" he asks.

Wanda smiles and nods. "Sounds good to me," she replies.

"Alright. See you at 7," Barry says. He then hands her the knife before speeding back out of the room, this time causing Wanda to giggle a bit.

Barry reaches his room. Once he gets inside, he grins madly, then gives a cheer, but soft enough that others won't hear him. He's got a date with Wanda Maximoff!

And yes, I'm ending the chapter there. Even though it's short. I know. I'm cruel.

Next chapter will be their date, and I will try and get it up tomorrow. There will also be a surprise with that chapter. Also, let me know if I should have Clint play the (overprotective) dad figure for Wanda.

Again, I just wanted to say thanks for the support. And please, let me know if you'd like to see the Avengers and Barry take on Savitar. I need to know if people want it. Also, I'm considering maybe doing a brief arc with Doctor Strange. It would be just Barry meeting the Sorceror Supreme, not the whole team. Let me know if you'd like to see that.

Alright. Until next chapter.