In the past, I've always wanted to do a story filled with one-shot themes for Barry/Caitlin but I've always found myself short on time so during this strange and unprecedented time, I made myself a promise to keep at this until all 60 themes have been completed.
Please enjoy this as a start of a new adventure for #snowbarrys. I know I will.
Chapter 1: Green-Eyed Monster
From the moment Caitlin stepped into Jitters, a familial scent of caffeine jolted her senses awake, her lips turning upward into a smile as she eagerly joined the line to place her order. Her hazel brown eyes scanned the menu, her mind already hard at work deciding what kind of drink she wanted today.
"Hey, Caitlin!" Cisco cheerfully greeted. "Are you here to try Jitter's latest creation as well?"
Recognizing Cisco's voice, she quickly turned around and returned the greeting. "Latest creation?" She asked, puzzled. "I thought the Killer Frost Frappuccino was their latest creation."
He shook his head. "Not anymore frosty. There's a new hero in town and thy name is Vibe!" He proudly held up his drink, displaying it for her to see. "It's an iced coffee brewed over 48 hours in a mixture that's so secretive that none of the staff would even tell me." He took a sip from the drink before happily sighing. "Do you want to try? I think it's the best drink on the menu but hey, who am I to judge?" He chuckled and then shook his head. "What am I saying? Of course I can judge. This drink is the drink that will end all drinks."
Caitlin rolled her eyes but nevertheless, took an obligatory sip. As soon as the liquid hit her tongue, she could taste the complex flavors hidden within this drink and her eyes widened, surprised at how the flavors kept evolving as it smoothly went down her throat. "Wow, Cisco. This is good. This is really good."
"Right? Even Barry had to concede once he had a taste of this bad boy." Cisco boasted, puffing his chest. "I know it's not a contest but word from behind the counter is that the Vibe might be their best seller yet."
"Wait. Barry's here?" Caitlin asked, her eyes now wandering around looking for her other best friend.
"Yup. He's sitting in the back sulking that no one's ordering the Flash today." Cisco gestured over his shoulder as he took another sip. "I wonder if I should run this through the mass spectrometer... I'm dying to know how they accomplished something so magnificent."
Caitlin continued looking around, proactively trying to spot Barry but with everyone moving around, they were obstructing her view. It took a few seconds but she eventually found him in the back, just like Cisco said but what he failed to mention was that there was a pretty brunette sitting right next to him, lightly bumping her shoulders against his. With the music playing in the background, she resorted herself to lip-reading and even though she didn't know the first thing about it, it didn't deter her from trying. She squinted her eyes but between the chatter and music playing in the background, it was impossible.
"That's Linda." Cisco pointed out, taking note of where she was looking.
"Oh." She muttered, mentally trying to figure out what her relationship was with Barry. "I don't think I've seen her around before. Is she new here?"
"You could say that." He answered between sips. "She's a hotshot sports reporter with CCPN that's been eyeing Barry for some time now. I think Iris introduced them a while back."
"You don't say..." Her words reluctantly came out, her eyes remained fixated on how close she was to Barry. "Did you see that?! She just made a pass at him!" She growled, unknowingly digging her nails into Cisco's arm. "Doesn't she understand boundaries?!"
"Woman! Do you?!" Cisco yelped, forcefully pulling his arm away. He winced as he rubbed his arms, trying to ease the pain. "What's gotten into you, Caitlin? Since when did you start caring about who Barry dates?"
"I don't. Barry's free to choose who he dates but I'm also his friend that has his best interests at heart."
"Sure you do." His voice dripping with sarcasm. "But seriously, Iris told me that Linda can get pretty aggressive if you know what I mean..." He trailed off, wiggling his eyebrows to silently emphasize his point.
Caitlin furrowed her brow, not following along. "Physically? I mean Barry's been in more fights these past few months so I'm sure he can handle himself."
"That's not the type of physical that she's known for Caitlin."
Her eyes widened, "Cisco!" She stuttered, her cheeks blushing at the very thought. She huffed and crossed her arms and before she knew it, she was now at the front of the line.
"Good morning Miss. What can I get for you today?" The barista asked. She looked at the menu, trying to ignore everything else around her but when Cisco let out a small whistle, she turned around and saw Linda putting her arm around Barry. She quickly muttered an order and stepped away, leaving Cisco standing there confused.
Caitlin walked over to the table, surprising both Barry and Linda but before either one of them could get a word out, she leaned over and pressed her lips firmly against Barry's. She could taste the lingering hazelnut expresso on his lips and it only made her want him more. She could tell that it initially caught him by surprise but he quickly responded, his hands reaching to pull her closer. Her mind began to wander, wanting this moment to last just a little bit longer but she knew it wasn't the time nor place. She hesitantly pulled away, smiling at a fuming Linda and dazed Barry as she sauntered back over to the counter.
"What in the multiverse was that Caitlin?!" Cisco asked, his eyes still not believing what happened. "I don't know what's gotten over you but I definitely approve!"
"Barry had something on his lips so I merely went over there to inform him about it." She said nonchalantly. "That's what a good friend would do."
"Oh really? What did he have that he couldn't wipe off with a napkin?"
"Me." Caitlin cheekily answered as she picked up her coffee and took a sip, enjoying the warm sensation flowing through her body. It really was a good day to order The Flash.
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