I entered the pharmacy and looked around. There would be a long line. I sighed, but was grateful that I only had to pick up my eye drops. I got to the front and before I could get my name out a man pushed me. I turned to say something when I noticed his gun. I didn't even realize I had whispered holy fuck until the man elbowed me farther back and told me to shut the fuck up.

"Pills! The stronger the better! NOW!" I looked at him with wide eyes and backed up into the corner. I was afraid to move. I looked back at the people backing away and could see the sympathy, but knew none would help. They have their own lives and families to risk on one girl. I felt myself shaking and I did my best to calm my breathing. About 7 minutes in(I was watching the clock tick by). I could hear sirens. I let out a relieved sigh until I was grabbed by my hair and felt the gun on my cheek. Suddenly all the tears I held back were spilling down my face and onto the gun.

"I NEED A BACK WAY OUT! Either tell me or-" I heard the gun click and I let out a sob. I've never in my life been in a situation like this, I had no idea what to do. I guess the pharmacist had pointed because I was suddenly pulled my by hair again, this time backwards. I could see an older woman shielding her small son with a few tears of her own. The man yanked me through the small back area to a door that said emergency exit. The siren went off and the mans hand tightened in my hair. I winced and stumbled to keep up. We were halfway down the alley when suddenly a blur of color whooshed by. Suddenly in front of us was someone I've only seen on the news. The flash. "Let her go and make this easy ok?"

I could feel the man tensing and looking around drastically for an escape. In an instant I was thrown down to the ground and I heard a gunshot. Out of instinct I curled up, praying I'm not the target. I heard a loud whoosh and looked out from under my arm and was alone. I started to sit up when I heard the noise again and suddenly the Flash was in front of me again.

"Are you ok?"

I nodded slowly and took his hand. "I.. I think so. What happened?"

"The man is now in police custody. You're completely safe now. I think the police are going to want to talk to you and get you checked out ok?"

I agreed and suddenly in an instant I was next to an older black man in a suit and police jacket. "This is the young woman from the attack."

I stumbled to keep my balance, clearly he was more use to stopping suddenly than I was. I looked up at the man and could feel myself shaking again. I think he saw because he put a hand on my shoulder blade. "Let's get you to a squad car so they can drive you to the hospital ok?" I shook my head. "No I'm ok, just shaken up quite a bit is all. I don't think I was really hit, just yanked around a lot."

I turned to thank the Flash but he was gone. "I.. I didn't get to thank him for saving me.." The officer smiled. "He knows, don't stress it. Now come on, let's get your statement ok?"

After about an hour at the station I was driven back to my car. I drove back to the lab to be greeted by Caitlin, Cisco and Dr. Wells.

"Where were you? It's been almost 2 hours since you were suppose to be back!" I looked down and stumbled to the chair and sat down.

"I had to go to the pharmacy to get my prescription eye drops.. There uhh.. Was a robbery there.."

Suddenly everyone leaned foreword, Cisco even crouched down next to me. "I became the hostage.."

Suddenly Cisco grabbed my chin and looked up at me. "Are you ok?"

I gently moved my face away and nodded meekly. "I was saved.. By.. By the Flash.." The room felt a bit tense and everyone looked around at each other. "I'm not crazy!" Suddenly they all jumped and shook their heads "no no no we believe you! It's just amazing that you got saved by him. What was it like?"

I wipes the tears from my eyes and look up to answer Caitlin. "It was amazing. I was so scared. I had no idea what was going to happen. In less than a minute I went from having a gun in my face to the safety of a police officer. I didn't even get to thank him, he was gone in a second.."

"Well were all glad you're ok. How about you take the day off, re-coop ok?"

I shook my head and wiped my face one more time. "I haven't been her long enough to get a break."

Dr. Wells came closer. "Lucy you've been here for over a month now, you've been nothing but a blessing to the lab. I've come in at 8 am and you're already working. I think one afternoon away won't destroy everything. Now Cisco, please drive her home and keep her company. I'm sure she needs it." Cisco nodded and before I could even protest he had my purse on his shoulder and was opening the door for me. I waved at the others and thanked Dr. Wells. I followed Cisco back to the parking lot. "What am I suppose to do about my car?" He opened the passenger door of his car and motioned his hand inside. "I'll drive you to work tomorrow ok?" I gave him an unsure look but climbed into his car. I put my purse in the backseat and sighed deeply. I did not expect my day to turn out this way. Cisco got in and looked at me curiously. "Are you sure you're ok?"

I nodded. "Still a bit freaked, but it was a bad place at bad time thing. I'm not going to let myself freak out over it. He's in jail and I'm healthy, that's what matters."

I could see in Ciscos eyes he didn't believe me. Hell I didn't fully believe myself. I know I'm right though, just got to make myself feel it. We drove to my apartment and I sighed as I flopped onto my couch. I opened one eye as Cisco came into view. "Want to order a bunch of pizza and just eat until we go into a coma?" I smiled and nodded.

"I'm going to change while you call the order ok?" He nodded and grabbed the phone and started searching the pile of pamphlets.

I went into my room and closed the door. It's been a month with Cisco and he's been super great to me. We get along so well. I changed into my white sports bra and White tank top with Links shield on it and my grey avengers sweats. I pulled my hair into a high pony tail and fluffed my bangs back into place. I sat in front of my mirror and went to open my pack of make up wipes when I stopped. Every time he's seen me I've been wearing all my make up and stylish clothes. I glanced at the door then started wiping off my make up. I cleaned it all off and did few extra swipes around my eyes. My bags were showing now and my eyes felt a bit smaller. I re adjusted my bangs and threw the wipe away. I slowly stepped out and found Cisco sitting on the couch, scanning Netflix.

"What did you order?"

He glanced up and smiled at me. "A medium bacon, medium pepperoni and large cheese. Good for you?"

I sat on the other side of the couch and nodded. "Anything you wanna watch?"

I held my hand out for the controller and instead he grabbed my arm and pulled me over. "Are you sure you're ok?" I shifted myself so I was properly sitting next to him.

"Yeah just a bit dazed I guess."

He grabbed my chin and made me look up at him. "Promise?"

I sighed, I can't lie under that. "I was so weak Back at the pharmacy. I literally just cried and accepted anything that happened! I didn't even try to escape. If the Flash hadn't have been there, who knows!"

Cisco shushed me and made me look at him. "No one can know what to do in a hostage situation if they don't commonly live it. You were an innocent bystander. It's not your fault. You did what you did and you're alive now."

"But I had to be saved."

"But you're alive. If you want you can beat yourself up over it a bunch, or you can accept that sometimes things happen that we can't control and hope you're not in a situation like that again!"

I nodded my head, deciding to let it go. "You're right, thank you Cisco."

He leaned closer to me. "Promise you feel better?

I smiled and nodded. "Promise"

I went in for a kiss when the buzzer went off causing us both to jump. I groaned and put my forehead on his shoulder. "Ok you get pizza, I'll pick the movie."

I watched him walk to the door before I finally grabbed the controller and started looking for Thor. The door finally closed and the smell of pizza flew in the apartment. I walked into the kitchen and grabbed some plates and napkins. I raised my eyebrows at Cisco who already had pizza in his mouth. "I hungry" he muffled out his mouth. I rolled my eyes and handed him a napkin. I grabbed some gatorades from the fridge and my plate of pizza. We sat on the couch and went through the whole first movie. As we searched for the avengers Viv walked in.

"Oh hey! Sorry I'm just grabbing some stuff! Didn't know you had.. Company" she added with a sultry look. I flicked her off when Cisco was turned and she just simply winked at me.

"I've got a date tonight, nothing crazy, just some drinks at a bar!"

"Do you want some pizza before you go?" Cisco asked.

"Nah, I'll pass! You two have fun!"

She came back out with a different dress on and my heels in her hand. "Please?" I waved her off and she smiled and sat on the chair by the door. "So I passed that little apothecary on the way here. What's up with the police tape?" Cisco looked at me nervously and I just mumbled "there was a robbery."

I guess she was more interested in the date she had cause she just let out a damn and stood back up. "Ok guys have fun!" And ran out the door. Cisco looked back at me strangely. "Ehh. She's a party girl." He nodded and stood up. "I gotta go to the bathroom, lemme go ahead and throw these away. Want any more?" I shook my head and stretched my arms to grab my phone. I had a text from Caitlin that said "remember we said to RELAX!" And a new text from Viv that said "got condoms in my left drawer" I rolled my eyes and put my phone back on the side table. Once Cisco was back and comfy I laid my head on his shoulder. He slipped his hand behind me and slowly rubbed his thumb on my hip. About a 3rd the way into the movie I could feel myself dozing off. I looked up at the clock on the microwave. 6:45. It was quite early to be tired. Guess after today I should expect exhaustion. Not to mention Cisco is still rubbing my hip. It was soothing.

I woke up with a jolt and I could hear Cisco snicker. I looked back up at the clock. 7:30. I rubbed my face and yawned a little. "You should've woke me"

"You looked cute sleeping."

I grabbed my Gatorade bottle and took a swig. "Still" I stretched and cracked my back.

"You should get some sleep" I nodded and stood up. "You heading out?" He got up with me. "Yeah, I'll be here about 7:45 to pick you up" I nodded and walked with him to the door. Right before he reached it I grabbed his hand. He looked over at me concerned.

"Thank you for helping me today.."

He turned and stepped closer. "Hey, you know I care. I just wanted to make sure you were ok."

I looked down and shrugged. "Yeah I know, I just want you to know I appreciate it."

My cheeks heated up when I felt his fingers slide up my jaw and tilt my head up. "I know you do." His lips connected with mine and I grabbed his shirt to pull him a little closer. Eventually we pulled away and I felt breathless. "I'll see you tomorrow morning ok? Get some sleep!" I let go of his shirt and shifted so he could open the door.

"Thanks Cisco, you too!" He smiled that cute smile of his and started down the stairs. I watched his hair bounce a bit before I smiled and closed the door. I turned and leaned against the door. It took me a moment to catch my breathe before I finally walked into the bathroom to get ready for bed. Giddy or not I was still very tired.