The day of Barry's photoshoot had finally arrived and Caitlin found herself excited as she was getting ready. He told her to wear something comfortable, which she basically always did. As she slid into a pair of loose fitting skinny jeans and an old jersey from her college football team, Caitlin was answering texts from Barry. He couldn't be there with her this morning at her apartment while she got ready; he had to make sure his set was the way he needed it. However, that didn't mean he wanted her by herself so had sent over Cisco.
"Cait, is it okay to come in or are you still changing?" Cisco called and she smiled at his thoughtfulness as she pulled the jersey down over her frame so it rested comfortably.
"You can come in Cisco," she called back and the make-up artist made his way into her room, smiling softly at her.
"Barry just called and said he's ready whenever you are," Cisco said and Caitlin nodded her head as she touched up her mascara. Cisco shook his head fondly.
"You know I'll do that once we're on set. Not that you need any make-up," Cisco stated and Caitlin laughed gently.
"Thanks, Cisco," she murmured before swiveling on her foot and facing him.
"You ready?" Cisco asked and she nodded her head as they made their way into her living room, where she picked up Pepper and put her into her carrier.
"You get to come to work today with mama," she cooed at the dog as she shut the door. Barry had called her the night before, asking, no begging was the better word, if she'd bring Pepper. Cisco grinned.
"I love your dog, Cait," he enthused and Caitlin laughed.
"Yeah, me too," she replied and they made their way out of her apartment after she grabbed her sweater and beanie, making sure to double check her locks. Cisco knew about the photos she had received in her mail and his eyes swept the hallway as they walked to the elevator. Soon, they were going down to the main floor and exiting the elevator, making their way to Cisco's car. He had promised to drive, making sure to state that he'd give her a ride back home later that evening, with her offering her couch to him in return.
They spent the ride to Central Park laughing and talking. Caitlin felt at ease with Cisco far faster than she thought she would. She also thought she'd need Barry to be there to feel comfortable with him but the make-up artist had made his way into her heart and soon the two of them found themselves forming a tight friendship, something she reveled in.
Soon enough, they were pulling up to the outskirts of the park and Cisco was parking on the street next to the entrance. Barry had wanted the photoshoot to take place in the heart of the park so they had a bit of a walk. When they were about half way to their destination, Caitlin was spotted by a couple of girls who squealed when they saw her.
"Oh god, you're Caitlin Snow," one of them gushed and she laughed gently as she nodded her head.
"That I am," she replied and Cisco smiled fondly as he took in the scene.
"You're the model I aspire to be like," the girl said and Caitlin felt pride swirl up inside of her.
"Can-can you sign my t-shirt?" The girl asked and Caitlin nodded her head as she dug around in her purse for a marker. It wasn't uncommon to be stopped and asked for an autograph by an aspiring model and since they lived in New York, it happened often, so she always carried a sharpie with her just in case it happened. After signing the article of clothing, she smiled at the girl.
"What's your name?" Caitlin asked and the girl returned her smile.
"Emma," she replied.
"Well, Emma, always go after your dreams and don't let anybody try to sway you. Who knows, one day we may be working together," Caitlin said wisely and the girl grinned before Cisco and Caitlin bade the two friends farewell and continued on their way.
"Okay, you just made her life," Cisco stated and Caitlin laughed.
"I remember what it's like to be them," Caitlin replied knowingly, reminiscing about her college days and how she was a young, unnoticed model. "I wish there had been a model I looked up to at that age."
Cisco nodded his head and they reached the location. Barry spotted Caitlin before she found him and she soon found herself in a hug.
"Hey, you," Barry greeted her warmly, with her reciprocating the greeting. They kissed briefly before Felicity made her way over.
"Hey, Cait, there's someone I want you to meet," Felicity said, jerking her head towards a tall guy who was standing off to the side. Caitlin nodded her head and followed her friend over to him.
"Are you Oliver?" Caitlin asked politely as she held a hand to him and he shook it with a smile.
"That's correct and you're Caitlin?' Oliver asked and Caitlin smiled.
"That I am," she replied and he laughed. Felicity smiled at them.
"Oliver is my boyfriend and basically a body guard for our team. He's going to be on set just in case people get curious," Felicity supplied and Caitlin nodded her head.
"Thanks, Oliver," she said appreciatively and he smiled.
"Of course, anything for a friend of Felicity's," he replied as he smiled warmly at Felicity. She rolled her eyes fondly.
"Yeah, well, if you need us, we'll be with Barry," she said before dragging Caitlin over to Barry.
"Hey, sweetheart," he greeted her for the second time.
"Hey, yourself," she murmured before glancing around at the set.
"What do you want me to do?" Caitlin asked, slipping into her model mindset. Barry may be her boyfriend, but today he was her employer and she needed to treat him as such.
"Well for starters, you can treat me like I'm still your boyfriend and not your boss," he laughed and she grinned guiltily.
"Oops," she mouthed and he shook his head fondly, brushing his lips across her forehead before landing them at the corner of her mouth.
"It's alright, sweetheart," he assured her and she nodded her head before he glanced at Cisco who nodded his head, as well.
"You and Cisco can do your make-up," Barry decided. "But Cisco? Make sure it's natural. I don't want to take away from her beauty."
Caitlin blushed faintly, making the two guys chuckle before Cisco jerked his head to a spot about ten feet away from them.
"C'mon, Cait, make-up chair is over here," he said and she followed him to the chair and sat down, letting him work his magic. It wasn't too much longer that he got her attention again.
"And, finished," he said, waving his arm with flourish. She looked at her reflection in the mirror and smiled.
"Looks perfect, Cisco. You can't even tell I'm wearing any," she complimented him generously.
"That was the plan," he winked. "Let's get back to Barry."
They made their way over to the photographer and Caitlin tapped him lightly on the arm.
"Where do you want me next?" Caitlin asked.
"Head on over to Amber and she can get you changed and then just hang back and get comfortable until we get going, alright, baby?" Barry asked of her and she smiled.
"Alright," she murmured.
After Amber got her dressed in the red cashmere sweater she had originally saw on the first meeting with Barry, she did as she was asked and hung back, sipping coffee and talking to Cisco. It wasn't too long before Barry called to her.
"Alright, Cait, you ready?" Barry asked and she nodded her head.
"Ready when you are," she replied and he grinned.
"C'mon up, then," he said and she made her way to the front of the shoot, waiting for Barry to position her.
"Alright, just relax and we'll get started," he said and she smiled. She listened as Barry called out different poses for her to be in, snapping shots here and there as she turned. She could tell he was in his element and loved every second of watching him in fascination. She could see why photography was a craft he had perfected; he was, by far, the best photographer she had worked with yet.
When they broke about an hour later for break, Caitlin stepped to the side where the crafts table was and poured herself a cup of coffee.
"You're doing great, baby," Barry murmured as he wrapped his arms around her west. She smiled and nestled back into them.
"I have a great photographer I'm working with," she replied and he laughed softly.
"Thanks," he murmured. They stood there for a couple of minutes before people began wandering up to them.
"Is this a photoshoot?" One of them asked and Caitlin nodded her head.
"Yes," she replied politely.
"Well, you're certainly the model; you're gorgeous," a man replied and she smiled.
"Thank you," she murmured.
He hesitated, looking torn about something.
"Do…do you want to exchange numbers? Go grab a cup of coffee sometime?" He asked and Caitlin felt Barry's arms stiffen around her. Before either one of them could reply, Oliver walked up to him.
"Are you blind, buddy? Do you not see this guy wrapping his arms around her?" Oliver challenged and the guy dropped his eyes to where Barry's arms were wrapped around her.
"Oh, I guess not," he mumbled and Oliver shook his head with a sigh.
"Well, now you have. And I suggest you leave; this is a closed shoot," he added and the man nodded.
"Alright." With that, he turned and walked away and Caitlin let out a sigh of relief.
"Are you alright, baby?" Barry asked in concern and she nodded her and turned her head, kissing him on the cheek.
"Fine," she murmured. "That's not the first time that's happened, nor do I think it'll be the last."
Barry sighed.
"Well, I'm sorry about that," he murmured and she shrugged.
"I'm the one who should be sorry," she muttered and she was. It was no fun to have to see other people hitting on your partner, no matter how famous they were. Barry shook his head.
"It's alright," he replied softly and she smiled. She took another sip of her coffee as he unwound his arms from her waist.
"C'mon, let's get back to it," he tilted his head towards the set and she smiled, enjoying the idea of spending all day with him and her new friends.
Author's note: More to come with the photoshoot XOXO
