It had only been a few days, since Barry saw Snart. The two wanted to see more of each other. Which is what they done. Though it was in secret. No one could know.
Days at work Barry got comments on how he seemed happier, even Joe and team flash agreed. Wells on the other hand, he just seemed interested.
Nights after work were best, Snart would either be at Barry's when he got there or he'd show up not long after he got back. They'd spend the night together, watching movies, playing games.
Almost like they were a normal couple.
But then it was day again. And Barry was always reminded of how his boyfriend was in hiding, of how the ccpd were looking to put him back in prison.
The two were lying on Barry's bed, Barry's head in Leonard's chest. It was past midnight, Barry was almost asleep but Snart started talking.
"I don't want you to get in trouble."
"What?" Barry asked, trying to wake up a little.
"If they find out. Your gonna get in trouble, we need a plan incase that happens."
"You'll get in trouble too."
"I'm already in trouble," he said giving Barry a smile when he looked up. "If we ever get caught, I kept trying to get in contact with you. You ignored me but I contact you once more say goodbye, saying I want to see you one last time not over the phone or through a letter or through glass."
"I can't lie to them Snart, I can't leave you alone to fight."
"Please Barry, I don't want you in trouble. I don't want you in there. Just promise me, you'll stick to this story if anything happens?"
"Okay."
He wanted to say no, he wanted to stay with Leonard. But he knew he'd never be able to live with himself if anything happened to Barry.
"Thank you," he said before kissing the top of his head gently.
Barry woke up in pretty much the same position as he fell asleep in. Lying on Leonard's chest. Who was awake and running his fingers through Barry's hair.
"Your finally awake," Snart said after Barry looked up at him, he smiled at his smile.
"Yeah," he said still sounding half asleep as he put his head back down.
Though his phone ringing interrupted him going back to sleep. He sighed as he turned over slightly, picked up his phone and lay back on Snart's chest as he answered.
Barry saw the way he looked at his wrist while he was talking to Joe.
"Okay, thanks I'll be as fast as I can," Barry said before hanging up.
"You gotta go?"
"Yeah, there's a crime scene I gotta get to. I can take the day off tomorrow though, no work no flash just me and you?"
"That sounds great," he said with a smile before kissing him on the forehead.
Barry smiled before getting out of bed and speeding into some clean clothes.
Barry's day was over quicker than it usually was, well at least it felt like it to him. There wasn't much to do, he just took a few samples at the crime scene and filled out reports. Joe and Singh both commented on how he seemed happier than usual.
Barry knew that was because of Snart but he knew he couldn't tell them that. He asked for the set off tomorrow, which he was allowed, before leaving for the day.
He walked home, which he usually does, but this time he went a little slower. He thought about what Snart said last night. He knew them getting caught was a possibility, but he never wanted to think about it, he didn't want to talk about it.
He walked up the stairs to his apartment, he opened the door before locking it behind him. He saw Leonard sitting on his couch watching the news. They were talking about how he had broken out almost three weeks and still hadn't been caught.
"Hey, how was work?" He asked while turning the tv on mute.
"It's was alright, not too much happened," he said falling down onto the couch next to him and put his head down on his shoulder. "Still tiring."
"Are You okay?" He asked softly causing Barry to sigh. Snart took that as a no. And the silence as him saying he didn't want to talk about. "You hungry? I can make us dinner? Or order something?"
"I'm not hungry. You can get a delivery for yourself though, I'll get it from the door for you."
"Barry you need to eat."
"I'm tired."
"We can go to bed."
"You need to eat Len."
Barry knew he was being hypocritical, he host hoped Leonard wouldn't call him out.
"Okay, you go to bed and I'll join you once I've eaten something," Snart said giving Barry a smile when he looked up.
"Okay."
Barry moved off Snarts shoulder before standing up. He knew Snart worried about him and Barry knew he didn't know how to tell him.
Barry just walked into his bedroom and changed into his pyjamas before getting into bed. He lay just staring at the wall for a while before drifting off to sleep.
Barry woke up to an empty bed, it didn't surprise him that Leonard left. But it still hurt. He turned and lay on his back looking up at the ceiling.
Would anyone care if I left?
That thought worried Barry, he hadn't thought about that in a while. He sat up slowly and decided if he really meant it. He felt tears forming in his eyes as he pulled his knees up to his chest.
That was when he heard movement somewhere in his apartment, he sat there for a few seconds as he began hearing footsteps coming closer and closer towards him.
Snart walked through the door holding a plate and Barry's favourite mug. He smiled causing Barry to try and smile back.
"What's wrong?" He asked putting the plate and mug down on his bed side cabinet and sitting on the bed next to him.
He wiped the few tears away that had dripped down Barry's face before pulling him into his arms. Causing Barry to sink into him.
"Your gonna be okay," he said softly. "You want to watch a movie or something?"
"Can we watch singing in the rain?"
"Uhh yeah sure."
"You have no idea what it is do you?"
"Not at all," he said causing Barry to laugh slightly.
Barry pulled out of his arms befits getting up and out of bed. Barry picked up a blanket as he began walking out the door towards the living room. He saw Leonard pick up the plate and mug again before following him.
"I made you breakfast," Leonard said while Barry was putting the musical on.
"Thanks," he said with a smile. "Did you get something for you?"
"Yeah is that okay?"
"Of course it is."
Barry sat on the couch and picked up the coffee Snart made him. Leonard sat next to him pulling the blanket over the two as the movie started.
Barry ended up falling asleep on Snart's lap, who just ran kid fingers through his hair. After he woke up a few hours later the two sat on the couch watching somethings Barry wanted and some Snart wanted.
"What are you wanting for dinner?" Snart asked just as the movie ended.
Barry groaned and moved his face into Leonard's shoulder. "Not hungry."
"You need to eat something. You've only had breakfast and you didn't eat last night. I know your meant go eat more because of you know being the flash."
"Alright," Barry sighed. "What are you wanting?"
"I don't mind."
"You pick something, it'll make it easier."
"Uhh, what about pizza?"
"I can get us some from keystone?"
"Yeah that sounds good," Snart said with a smile, more at how excited he seemed about that idea.
"Alright, I'll go get them," he said before flashing into his room and changing into what he wears when he trains with Wells. "Can you could tidy a bit? And you can pick a movie for while we eat."
"I wish I could get changed that fast and yeah that's fine."
"Maybe I could help," Barry said sarcastically with a smile.
"Oh my god," Snart said smiling back. "I'll see you when you get back."
"I should be about twenty minutes. Lock the door and don't open it for anyone but me."
Barry retuned home in a little over twenty minutes, he set the three pizzas down on the coffee table before sitting down.
"I'm guessing this ones mine?" Snart asked as he looked in the boxes finding only one without olives and jalapeƱos.
"Yeah."
"I'm sorry if I made you uncomfortable about this."
"It's fine. I get it, I know I don't always eat as much I should."
"Do you know why?"
"I uhh...I don't know," he said as he picked up a slice of pizza.
"Well I'm here, no matter."
Barry smiled, "thank you."
The two watched the movie Snart chose while they ate. Barry thought he wouldn't eat too much, thinking he wasn't hungry. Though he knew that wasn't the case once he'd finished both pizzas and was still hungry.
But he didn't say anything.
He knew he could have one of Cisco's calorie bars. Which part of him didn't like. He knew his body needed that many but he still wished he didn't.
"You okay?" Snart asked as he walked into the kitchen where Barry was standing by the sink, just thinking.
"Yeah," he said said with a smile as he turned around and faced him.
Barry guessed he didn't believe him due to him walking towards him and wrapped his arms around him.
"I think I love you Len," he said quietly. He knew he did, but it scared him how easily he could lose him.
"I love you too."
Leonard kissed Barry one the top of the head, causing him to smile and sink into his arms more.
