"Alright OG Team Flash hang out!" Cisco hollers, punching a fist into the sky in celebration. "I am so pumped! But you guys have to promise me something," he adds looking at the duo indecisively.
Caitlin rolls her eyes as Barry chuckles at his friend's antics. "What is it Cisco?"
"Us hanging out isn't going to turn into me three-wheeling... again," the long-haired meta elaborates, glaring at them as memories of past hangouts come to mind.
The couple looks at each other as their cheeks turn red from embarrassment. It is true. Most of the time the three of them hangout Barry and Caitlin act inseparable. Anyone that is alone with the pair can consider themselves invisible. It's happened to Cisco a time or twenty, movie marathons, going to bars/clubs, coffee runs, you name it. He has been forgotten.
"I said I was sorry!" Caitlin squeals with embarrassment. "We didn't mean to leave you stranded at the bar... we just got distracted," she feverishly blushes.
"Besides you could have breached yourself back home," Barry adds, casually wrapping his arm around Caitlin's waist.
His hands waving in the air, dramatically, as he talks with his hands. "That's not the point! Y'all seriously forgot about me and I had to defend for myself," he whines. "I was alone and forgotten," he fake sniffs and pretends to wipe away non-existent tears.
Caitlin playfully rolls her eyes and laughs at her friend's dramatics. "I'm sorry our actions hurt your feeling," she says looking up at Barry then back to Cisco. "You can pick the activity and I promise to not leave you behind nor make you feel like a third wheel."
An evil smirk appears on his face, "Oh, I know the perfect place to go to."
Barry and Caitlin look at each other in fear for a brief second then back to their friend. A second later a portal opens and he pushes the couple through.
They stumble out taking in their surroundings. They are in an alley with sounds of booming music and running coming from inside the building. Shortly after Cisco walks up to them with a smile. "How about we play a fun game of laser tag," he smirks patting their shoulders.
"Okay, but was it really necessary to push us like that?" Caitlin glares as the trio walk up to the counter to pay for a game.
"Seriously Cisco, we said you could decide," Barry adds, rubbing his shoulder from the shove.
"No no!" Cisco exclaims, standing in front of the pair - stopping them in place. "You are not tag-teaming here, people. Right now we are all friends, not couple and Cisco, got it?" Cisco remarks, turning on his heels to pay for the first round.
Caitlin scoffs and playfully rolls her eyes. Barry wraps his arms around her from behind, nuzzling his face into her neck. "He is quite the character isn't he?" he chuckles - tickling her neck.
She slightly squeals then looks down at him. "Yeah, but he's our character," she winks.
He smirks and leans up brushing against her lips. "No PDA! You are not a couple for one hour! Capeesh!" Cisco howlers, interrupting their tender moment.
"Seriously man?" Barry whines, tightening his grip around his girlfriend.
"Yes! Now let her go," he pushes.
Caitlin turns in his arms, placing her hands on his chest. "Humor him. One hour won't hurt and after I'm all yours," she smiles and pecks his lips before escaping his embrace.
Barry groans, "More like the longest hour of my life, and need I remind you of my superpower?"
"Chill man! Let's have fun and enjoy ourselves like old times," Cisco begs, gesturing his friend to the equipment area.
A laugh spills out of his lips as he shakes his head, realizing just how ridiculous he is being. He walks with his friends as they prepare for their epic battle of laser tag. When he straps on his vest, he notices Caitlin struggling. He laughs at how cute she is and starts to walk over to help. Suddenly, a familiar redhead appears offering some assistance. Caitlin is hesitant but takes his offer.
"Thanks, Chad, you are so sweet," she softly smiles.
"Anything for a beautiful woman like you," he dares to say with a blush.
Barry stares at the young boy, biting back his tongue. There is no way, this kid is flirting with his girl.
"Don't let my boyfriend hear you," she plays off, emphasizing the term boyfriend. "Thanks again for the help," she adds and walks over to Barry, biting back a laugh. "That kid is something," she laughs at the boys.
Cisco looks over and glares at the redhead. "Oh, he is going down! Payback time Chad!" Cisco shouts, cupping his hand over his mouth.
"You can say that again," Barry growls and pulls Caitlin into his side, kissing her temple tenderly. He then glances back to see Chad glaring back at him.
"Hey!" Cisco barks. "You are not dating! Stop this!" Cisco speaks with his hands, pulling them apart.
Barry looks back and sees a smirk on the kid's face. Chad points his gun at Barry, motioning that he shot him. Barry turns back to his friend, "Did you see that?"
"See what? Dude you need to relax. We have a chance of redemption here so stop freaking out," Cisco says rolling his eyes then walks over to the door that would lead them to the arena.
"Are you okay Bare?" her voice delicately asks as her hand rubs his forearm.
He shakes his head, "I'm fine, just overreacting, I guess."
"Just breathe. Deep breath in. Deep breath out," her doctor voice coming out.
He chuckles then steals a peck from her lips. "Thank you, Dr. Snow," he smiles then quickly nuzzles her nose with his.
"Anytime, Mr. Allen," she giggles then slowly steps away to walk over to Cisco's side.
"Watch your back old man," Chad calls out, catching Barry's ear.
He turns on his heels with a look of disbelief, "Excuse me?"
"You heard me. Watch your back. Winner takes all," the young man smirks then walks to the other door.
"Oh hell no," Barry breathes under his breath. As he turns back, the doors are open and Caitlin and Cisco are gone.
Full panic mood, he runs in and starts searching for his girlfriend while trying to avoid getting shot. He hides behind a wall then hears someone call his name. Ducking, running, and hiding he now stands behind a pillar - the voice clear.
"Barry!" Cisco shouts again. "Where are you?" he calls out as the sight and sounds of lasers continuously goes off.
Out of breath, Barry huffs, "I lost Caitlin!" He looks around, the flashes of light causing him to blink. "There's too many of them! I barely made it over here without getting shot."
"Don't say that! We can take them!" Cisco replies, tightening the grip on his gun. "Just listen to me," he adds.
"I need to find Caitlin!" Barry remarks, looking over his shoulder for any sign of her.
"No, don't you go ditching me again! I need you! The only we make out is together. Now listen to me, run Barry, RUN!" Cisco shouts with a smirk, loving any chance he can to use their common catchphrase.
Barry smirks and gives in to his friend's demand. He yells, shooting off his gun to then be blasted by four of Chad's friends. His vest vibrates indicating that he has been shot. "They got me, again," he scoffs, wailing his arms in defeat.
"You have failed this city," Cisco speaks trying to mimic their late friend. As he pops out, the lasers blast, and his vest starts to vibrate too. "Really?" Cisco flabbergasts, looking for the hidden shooter.
"Suck it old man!" Chad laughs for the win.
"You stay away from my girl Chad!" Barry shouts, pointing his finger at him.
Chad smirks at Barry and waits for Barry's vest to turn off before shooting it - causing it to vibrate once again. "Winner takes all," he smirks then runs off.
Cisco and Barry stand dumbfounded. Confused and angry at the situation before - for different reasons. Caitlin walks up to them. "Did you guys die already?" she asks with a giggle.
"Chad... he..." Barry starts rambling pointing to where Chad was. Caitlin watches in amusement while Cisco waves it off.
"Come on we still have time left to win this thing," he says before disappearing behind a pillar.
As everyone exits the arena, the flat-screen TVs blink the name of the winning team. Chad and his friends high five each other, celebrating another win. Chad looks over at a defeat looking Barry and smirks. He slowly walks over to the older Brunnette, swinging back and forth on his heels.
"Congrats on another victory Chad," Caitlin smiles as she takes off her vest.
"Thanks," he smiles, a slight blush on his cheeks.
Hearing his voice, Barry's head snaps in the direction. Anger fuels him as he harshly takes the vest off and rushes to his girlfriend's side. "More like a cheated victory," he growls.
"Says the sore loser," Chad smirks then turns his attention back to Caitlin. "Oh, and I would like to receive my reward that we agreed on."
Caitlin looks puzzled with a smile as she looks at Barry for confirmation. However, he is just eyeing the kid in front of him, trying to figure out what he wanted.
"A kiss," he smirks. "Barry says the winner will get a kiss from the most beautiful woman here which happens to be you," Chad flirts.
Barry steams in anger as Caitlin looks on with shock. She bites back a giggle as she slightly bends down to his height.
"Aw Chad that's so cute but, call me in ten years," Caitlin says with a sly smirk.
"Can I at least get a kiss on the cheek then? I promise I will stay still and not move my head," Chad pushes, wiggling his eyebrows.
Caitlin scrunches her face in amusement but gives in - pecking his cheek. Chad rejoices with a wide smile as she giggles at his reaction.
"Wait for me," he chuckles.
Barry instantly wraps his arm around her waist and pulls her into his chest. "Fat chance, she's taken," he growls then leads them to walk away.
Caitlin wraps her arms around him, snuggling into his chest with a smile. "Jealous Barry?" she giggles.
He tightens his hold with a smirk. "What can I say? Kid's got to be put in his place. He's crazy if he thinks he can steal you away from me," he smiles, placing a tender kiss on her forehead.
"Besides I'll always only have eyes for you," Caitlin blushes back.
They continue walking out of the building, holding hands. Barry stops for a second, thinking. "Are we forgetting anything?" Caitlin simply shakes her head no. The pair shrug their shoulders and continue walking down the street.
Storming out of the building, he stops at the entrance, glaring at the happy couple behind their backs.
"Seriously guys!?"
fin.