Struck by Lightning

by alpha087

Hayley Parker is Hydra's answer to Captain America. When the plane goes down, she gets frozen as well. Found and woken 4 years before Cap, she spends two years at SHIELD before being sent off to "rehabilitate". Instead, Hayley finds herself in Starling City as the newest member of Team Arrow. When she moves to Central City, she meets Barry Allen and realizes that once you're struck

15. A Night To Remember

The precinct had never looked so beautiful. The bullpen had been emptied of desks, and Hayley had the sneaking suspicion that Monday morning would involve quite a bit of rearranging. She chuckled softly, patting her head self-consciously. When Iris and Cait had heard she was coming to the party, they'd insisted on doing her hair and makeup. They got as far as hair before Hayley started glaring.

She looked around for a moment before walking towards Joe and Eddie.

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Barry didn't have much experience in the date department. He'd been in love with the same girl for most of his life after all. When Cisco caught wind of his-- dare he call it a date?-- he was sure the engineer would never let it go. He tugged at the collar of his tux and walked towards Joe and Eddie.

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Hayley took Barry's breath away regularly, not that he'd ever admit it. But tonight she was truly stunning. She wore a turquoise and silver dress with her hair done up. Barry assumed that Iris and Caitlin had something to do with that, as Hayley always had her hair pulled back in a ponytail. Hayley was, in a word, breathtaking.

He strolled over, hands in pockets, and leaned slightly in, whispering a quick hello and noting with satisfaction the shiver that it induced. Hayley turned, smiling.

"Hi, Barry." She looked him over and nodded in appreciation. "You look handsome."

"As do you," Barry replied, groaning inwardly as he processed his words. "I-I mean, you look nice, I mean, beautiful. You look beautiful." He was vaguely aware of Joe and Eddie snickering in the background, and suppressed the sudden urge to kick them.

"Thank you, Barry," Hayley answered. She grinned at him.

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Barry in a suit made everything worth it, in Hayley's honest opinion. She had the feeling that the night's ease wouldn't last long, but bloody hell, was she going to make the most of that. Iris must be rubbing off on her.

Barry bowed and extended his hand. "May I have this dance, m'lady?"

Hayley curtsied, placing her hand in his. "Of course, m'lord." Barry's fifty watt smile was almost enough to make her giggle. Almost