Broken

Caitlin and Barry have been best friends since they met when they were ten years old. When Caitlin is attacked by a coworker who is obsessed with her it brings them even closer and make them realize that maybe what they feel is much deeper than friendship. No powers.

While I am not classified as a crossover there will be appearances of a number of Arrowverse characters from Supergirl, Arrow and Legends of Tomorrow.

Part 1

Caitlin Snow sighed as she walked down the halls of STAR labs. She knew that she should be happy she had her dream job. But the fact was she hadn't had much of a life lately. She hadn't been on a date in nearly six months. Not since she broke up with her last boyfriend who wanted to take their relationship farther then she was willing to go. But the fact was she didn't feel that strongly for him. She wasn't the type of girl that had sex just because she was dating someone. Oh she had no problem with those that did. But she wanted to be sure that she had real deep feelings for the guy. She walked into her lab placing her purse and coffee down. She was just starting to boot up her computer when he walked in. She closed her eyes and counted to ten before looking at him. Most women she thought would find him good looking. With his blond hair and blue eyes. Standing at around six feet two inches and close to two hundred pounds.

"Good morning Cait."

"Hunter, I told you never to call me that. My name is Caitlin. Though I would prefer you address me as Dr. Snow." Said Caitlin

"Caitlin, I was hoping that you would go out to dinner with me on Friday. You know a date."

"Hunter, I told you before that I don't want to go out with you. Besides I have plans for Friday. I am going to that dinner for the police athletic league."

"I could take you. I can get a ticket."

"It's sold out. I am already going with my friend Barry."

"Some other time then."

Hunter left but not without shooting a look at the young doctor that sent chills down her spine.

"You really should tell Dr. Wells about that creep."

Caitlin looked at her friend Cisco Ramon as he walked in. She didn't say anything just started to get her test samples ready to begin her tests.

"Caitlin, he won't get it through his head you don't want to go out with him."

"Cisco, just leave it alone."

"You know that Dr. Wells won't put up with what Zolomon is doing."

"Cisco, he is not the first guy I have dealt with that doesn't like to take no for answer."

"You don't have to put up with it. Caitlin, you are my friend. I am one of the few people here that don't treat you like you are a prize."

"Well if he keeps it up I will just go frosty on him."

"Yeah well I get the feeling that not even going full Killer Frost on him will make him stop until he gets what he wants from you."

"And what do you think he wants from me?"

"You to just to be another notch on his bedpost. I have seen guys like him before. All he wants is sex from you."

"Well he won't get it."

No one has. That is why my last boyfriend dumped me. I wouldn't sleep with him. But no one but Barry knows about my vow not to have sex until I am sure I am in love.

"Caitlin, I don't begin to try and understand why you have had nothing but failed relationships. But I really think that Hunter Zolomon is dangerous."

"Cisco don't you have work to do?"

"Yeah but think about what I said."

Caitlin sighed as Cisco left. She knew deep down that he was right. She really should talk to Dr. Wells about Hunter.

Barry Allen looked into his microscope in the crime lab of the Central City police department. He loved his job. He had grown up in a loving home. He had great friends. His best friend was Dr. Caitlin Snow and agreed to be his plus one to the police athletic league fundraiser dinner on Friday. He asked her mostly because just like her his love life was nonexistent. But it also helped that there would be plenty of guys there that would be jealous of him coming with a beautiful woman. Most of the guys on the force just saw him as the lab geek.

"Hey Bare, got anything on that jewelry store robbery yet?" asked Detective Joe West walking in.

"Uh the file should be in in the rack by the door."

"Right. So you bringing anyone special to that fundraiser that we got roped into going to?"

"Just my best friend Caitlin."

"Bare, are you sure she is just your best friend?"

"Yeah of course. We have been friends since she moved in next door to my parents when she was ten."

"I remember that shy little girl. She always had her nose in a book."

"Not always."

"True, there was the time that you, Iris and her found that dead chipmunk I think it was and she wanted to cut it open to figure out it died. She was going to use my kitchen table to do it."

"Joe, I don't think she was serious. But she really has always liked science."

"Right. At least I know that she never killed anything at least on purpose. Even though she can be cold and closed off at times she isn't psycho."

"You're right Cait could never hurt anything not even a bug if she can help it."

"You know sometimes I think there is more between the two of you then either of you are willing to admit."

"No way Joe. I really should get this done or Singh will have my ass."

"Ok. Talk to you later."

Joe left and Barry sighed. He had to wonder if Joe was right. That it might be possible that Caitlin was the right woman for him. That his soulmate was his best friend. But there was no way Caitlin had feelings for him. She would say something wouldn't she?

Hunter sat in the corner of the cafeteria watching the only woman that had ever turned him down. But he wouldn't give up, not until he got what he wanted from her.

"Give it up she won't go out with you Zolomon. She is nothing but a cold bitch."

Hunter turned to glare at Hartley Rathaway. He hated the jerk kiss up.

"Mind your own business Rathaway."

"Just saying she won't go out with you. The only guy she will talk to about anything but work is Ramon. Why she would be friends with that loser is beyond me."

"Rathaway, I will get what I want from Caitlin."

Hartley looked at the other man and felt a chill go down his spine. He may not like the bioengineer. But she didn't need this creep stalking her.