Previously on New Attractions
"Hey Ashmi so I was wondering if maybe you might like to just maybe you know..." I start off saying, going to lean back against the counter, except there was no counter there and I fell backwards, landing on the fall, which thankfully didn't hurt... much.
She rushes over to help me up and once I'm back on my feet I get flustered again. She's standing extremely close and I mumble, "doyoumaybewannagrababitetoeat?"
"Grab a bite to eat, like a date?" She asks. "Pssh what no-" I chicken out before being gutsy and changing my tune, "I mean yes. Yes, like a date." Her expression looks serious. This isn't going well at all.
I look down at my feet and scratch my neck awkwardly. "I'd love to," She replies moments after leaving me in suspense. It actually wasn't that longer, it just seemed longer to me because well, hello superspeed. "Really?" I asked in shock, my face lighting up and a broad grin spread over it. "I was beginning to think you'd never ask," She says smiling and we begin staring into each other's eyes and leaning in closer. Our noses were almost touching when her phone rang. She picked it up and saw the name. She sent me an apologetic look before saying, "I have to take this," And promptly exiting the room.
Ashmi's POV
He finally asked me out! And we were about to kiss when my phone rang. I was shocked at the caller ID and picked the phone up. I decided to take the call outside and headed out.
"Jer..." I spoke softly into the phone.
"Hey," He replied stiffly. "Did you-" I begin to ask but he cuts me off, "Before you ask, no, I didn't get my memories back.
He pauses before continuing, "Elena's sick, really sick and she needs all the help she can get." "I'm on my way-" I start off. "No," He replies, "There's something we need from you. Stefan and Damon told me about the Flash. We need a sample from him. Hair and blood. Can you get it by tomorrow? Please. His cells ability can be cloned to save her." I desperately wanted to say no, but I had no choice, "Yes I'll do it." "You know that he can't know what you're doing. Or he'll find out about you. About all of us," Jeremy warns before ending the call. I close my eyes, he's right.
Barry can never know…
Please read the Author's Note at the end it's very important!
Chapter 11: Dates and Choices
Ashmi's POV
After the call I head back to our office and work on some case files. Barry disappears, off to do some saving I assume. I think about going to lend a hand but I check on him and everything is going well. I sigh and sit down, staring at the clock and contemplating what I agreed to. Could I really do it?
My phone vibrates and I am jolted out of my time of contemplation.
Barry: Looking forward to our date tonight ;) I'll be there in an hour.
Oh crap! I didn't realize how much of time had passed. I teleport to my apartment, undress and hop into the shower. When I get out of the shower, I get dressed and apply some light make-up and perfume. I choose to wear a really pretty dress that had been sitting at the back of my closet for the past few months. It's silver and has embroidery. It stops just above my knees but the back falls down low. I wear strappy silver heels and I wear my silver earrings and bracelet.
Then I hear a knock at the door. I open it up to find Barry Allen with an open mouth staring at me. I bite my lower lip as I take in his appearance. He adopted an all-black theme. He's wearing black jeans with a black polo shirt and a casual black coat.
"Wow…" Barry says when he first sees me, "You look… wow."
"Thanks, you look pretty wow yourself." I reply trying to hide my blush. "Shall we?" He asks with a playful grin while offering his arm to me. "We shall," I reply brightly but the thoughts of my phone call earlier darken my thoughts.
We take a taxi to the restaurant even though we didn't need to because it was quite close by. We get in and someone seats us. Then a waitress comes to take our order. She's a pretty and tall with red hair and green eyes. Green eyes that just happened to be completely focused on my date.
I say my order, but she doesn't seem to hear me. She's too busy staring at Barry. I clear my throat and glare daggers at the back, well side, of her head. Barry was totally absorbed into reading the menu, but looks up and shoots me a small smile.
I repeat my order. "I'd like the chicken pieces and spicy rice with sauce." She writes it down hurriedly and looks back to Barry. Barry says, "I'll have the steak medium rare with a side of fries." "And to drink?"
"Urmm well that's up to the lady tonight," Barry smiles at me. "Two glasses of scotch. Hopefully you'll be able to keep up with me," I wink at him although I already know he will because of his fast metabolism. "Is that all sir?" Tara the waitress says, batting her eyelashes at Barry. "Yes thank you," Barry replies politely. Tara sends a flirty smile to Barry and glare to me before leaving our table.
Barry's POV
"So let's get to know one another better. I'm from Central City, born and raised. Where are you from?" I say.
"Well originally I'm from Mystic Falls but I've moved around a lot. I lived in New Orleans for quite a while, Tree Hill for quite a while as well and Orange County in California. Other than that it was just really short periods of time."
"So your family moved around a lot?"
"Sort of. My mom died when I was really young. Then it was just my dad and my half-brothers, Damon and Stefan. When I was a teenager my dad sent me to attend boarding school for a little while, but after he passed away I decided to rather move to a small town so I moved to Tree Hill."
"That's where you met Lucas, that blonde guy from the club?" I start off before realizing that I was bringing up her ex on our first date, "Which you probably really don't want to talk about."
"Relax Barry it's okay. I want to know about you. And I really want you to know about me… Yeah that's where I met Lucas. I actually met Nathan first when he was at basketball camp. We became best friends and he convinced me to move to Tree Hill. Then I met Lucas and Nathan warned me against him but I was feeling lonely because Haley, Nathan's wife, just came back from a music tour and was trying to get him back. She had some jealousy issues and didn't really like us hanging out. Then Lucas and I were dating but he cheated on me with Peyton and it turns out Haley had a thing for Chris but once she thought Nathan and I slept together then she came running back. We didn't actually sleep together but we figured they kinda deserved to think that we did. So what about you? Any sordid romances?"
"Not much to tell really. I had a few girlfriends – Becky, Santana, Rachel and Quinn. Felicity and I had a thing for a little while but she figured out that she was meant to be with Oliver."
"What about Iris?"
"Iris and I are just friends."
She places her hand on mine and squeezes it lightly and shoots me a small smile. "It's okay you can be honest with me."
"The truth is that I had feelings for Iris for a long time and she never saw me in that way. Then you showed up, you're smart and funny and witty and sweet and beautiful and I like you."
"I like you too."
Ashmi's POV
After that very deep conversation for a first date, our food arrives. Tara practically dumps my food in front of me then graciously places Barry's in front him while batting her stupid eyelashes at his face. I glare at her as she leaves but before leaving she touches his arm and says in a flirty tone, "Let me know if you need anything else."
The conversation stays pretty light for the rest of the meal – more along the lines off favourite colours, pets, books and movies.
After we finish our meal, Barry signals for the check. Tara places the bill on the table and slips a piece of paper with her number in front of Barry. Barry looks at the paper in confusion. "Wonder why she gave me this? Is it like a customer rating thing?" I seethe inside at Tara's stupid number on the stupid paper. "Seriously? She's been hitting on you all night." "Really?" "How could you not have noticed that?" "The only thing I really noticed tonight was you." And with those words, all my anger at Tara faded away.
It was a nice night so we decided to walk back from the restaurant because it was only two blocks away. We stop just in front of the restaurant. "What's wrong?" Barry asks after noticing how distracted I am. "Nothing. Everything's perfect." I smile and place a chaste kiss on his lips. I turn around to continue walking when he grabs onto my arm lightly and pulls me towards him for a more passionate kiss.
We break apart after a few moments and continue walking. He notices I'm still distracted. He holds my hand and then squeezes slightly to get my attention. "Hey are you okay? Is this still about that waitress?" Then he smirks before saying, "Were you jealous?"
"I was not," I roll my eyes at him. "Were too," He challenges me. "Was not," I shoot him a playful glare. "Really you sure about that? Maybe we should go back there for our next date and request her as our waitress." Barry smirks at me. "Okay so maybe I was a little jealous." I admit and pout slightly. He grins at me.
A little while later we reach my door. "So I guess this is goodbye. Do I have a chance for a second date?" "Only if you promise to take me to a place with no Tara. Deal?" "Deal." He steps forward and closes the space between us.
Our lips crash against each other in a mixture of softness and harshness. He cups my cheek and his hand falls down to my waist and pulls him flush against me. He bites my lower lip softly. His tongue grazes my teeth before slipping into my mouth. Our tongues move together until we hear someone clearing their throat.
One of neighbours happened to be walking by. We broke apart. Our faces red, flushed from the kiss and blushing at being caught.
"Well after that, you most definitely have a second date." He grins at me and I smirk at him.
"Good night Mr. Allen."
"Good night Ms. Salvatore."
The next day
I wake up with a smile remembering the events of last night. I hop into the shower and magic my clothes on. I grab some toast and put on some butter and jam. As soon as I'm done eating, I lock up and head to work.
I walk in and see Barry sitting there with a goofy smile on his face. "Your coffee Miss Salvatore."
"Why thank you Mr. Allen," I say and bite my lip. "So about that second date?"
"Haven't you ever heard of the three-day rule?" I tease him and raise my eyebrow for effect. "I thought you didn't really like rules," Barry teases me. "Touché," I grin before sipping my coffee.
"I heard that Jitters is having a game night and I need a partner. What do you say?"
"I say you try and keep me away," I wink at him.
Barry's POV
I let out a breath once she's said yes. "So I'll pick you up at 6?"
"Yeah that's perfect."
Who knew relationships could be so simple and perfect?
I feel my phone buzz and see a message from Joe. There's a new case. I tell Ashmi and we head down to the scene of the crime. After collecting evidence and filing some reports we both head home to get ready for tonight. It's almost 6 and Ashmi's apartment is near Jitters so I superspeed there. Just as I am outside her apartment, I see her leaving and dialling a number on her phone. I duck behind the wall and answer the phone.
"Hey."
"Hi Barry. Look I'm running a little late, I'll meet you at Jitters in 15 minutes or so."
"Okay yeah sure."
We say bye and cut the call then I see her walking down the street. What's going? Why did she lie to me? My curiosity gets the better of me and I follow her down the street and see her stop at an abandoned and secluded ship dock.
I see someone throw a sharp object at the back of her head. I'm about to leave my hiding place and rush to save her when she turns around and catches it. My jaw drops and then I see a man step out of the shadows.
"You're getting sloppy Salvatore." He smirks at her.
"I still caught it, didn't I Gilbert?" She smirks at him.
"Did you get it?" His expression turns serious.
"No. And I'm not going to," She replies stubbornly.
"You're going to let my sister die because of him! Do you have feelings for him?"
"They'll find a way to save her. They always do."
"Just like Bonnie found a way to save you?" He looks angry.
She ignores his accusatory tone. "I have feelings for him. I'm not going to use him just to save Elena. I've sacrificed enough for your sister."
"Well that does sound like you, thinking with your heart instead of your head? How well did that work out for you last time?" A venomous tone in is words.
"This is not like the last time. Barry is not like him. He's different."
"Well then I hope he's worth it." He turns away from her, a stoic expression on his face.
She places a hand on his shoulder. "Jer," She says, blinking away the tears in her eyes, "I love you. Always have, always will."
"I- I have to go." He walks away and she wipes away the tears on her face. She starts typing on her phone and I see a message appear on my phone.
Ashmi: Sorry I can't make it tonight. I'm feeling a little under the weather. See you tomorrow J
I zoom back home and collapse on my bed. What the hell is going on?
Author's Note: Hey guys! Sorry for the extremely long wait I just received some really bad reviews which made me feel really uninspired. Then school started and I received some amazing reviews on my other stories so I began writing again. Then I looked at the reviews for this story and I saw some really really amazing ones and I felt inspired so I started this chapter and I hope you guys like it.
This chapter was more focused on Barry and Ashmi so next chapter will have more of Flash and Mystic Raven.
I'm replying to reviews here if by any chance I missed yours then youre welcome to PM me :)
Bookobsessive816: I hope you're happy that Ashmi made the right choice J
Miriamczekalski: Thank you so much JReviews like yours keep my inspired. As for the Violetta going to Hogwarts I'm not sure when I will be updating because I haven't watched Violetta since Tomas left… He was my favourite character and I was hardcore Tomletta but I will try to watch some Tomletta scenes and get inspired during the next holiday J.
Miriamczekalski: The brothers will make a visit in a few chapters time. I'll try to add in more jealous Barry J.
Gilyflower: Here's the update and thanks for the review. I'm just curious, is your penname a Game of Throne reference, or am I just so obsessed with Game of Thrones that I'm imagining things?
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WinterRain36: Don't worry they'll be more Mystic Raven next chapter J.
Kindleflame5: Don't worry more of both those pairings next chapter J.
Highlander348: More of that next chapter don't worry J. As for the whole blood and hair thing, it kinda like tethers their lives together and could harm Barry, that's why she doesn't want to do it.
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Also I am going to put a poll up on who should be the first person to find out Mystic Raven's identity so please go vote :).
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P.S. Who wants a SuperMysticFlash Team Up to happen? And maybe some Kara and Mon-El BECAUSE I SHIP KARAMEL SO HARD AND I JUST LOVE THEM!
I will try to update soon, before my exams start because I won't get a chance to write when they do. Good luck to anyone else that will be writing.