Summary: Why are you dancing with me? She asked while he grins, If not me, who would right? She steps on his foot, missing by an inch.
"Imagine that, the annual Snow Ball happening and our very own Caitlin Snow is not attending? How ironic is that!" Cisco Ramon dramatically said then stuffs his mouth with pizza and pasta. The three girls groaned in disgust at the sight of pizza and pasta sauce decorating the sides of his face,
"Hey, I'm hungry!" Cisco deadpans while Felicity turns to look at Caitlin, "Yeah, Cait. What is a Snow Ball when Snow isn't even attending?" Kara nods wildly, "True. Besides, why don't you want to attend it in the first place?"
Caitlin smiles at her adorable friends, "Thanks for the sweet talk of not having Snow but you all know I'm not a party person. I prefer quietness and solitude while reading my book then probably starting the next semester papers and essays."
The trio of Convincing Caitlin Snow to Attend the Snow Ball squad groaned in frustration, "Cait, do you even relax? We're having a Christmas Break and you're still thinking about essays and school?" Cisco complained while sipping his iced tea.
Caitlin smiles at him, "Doing essays and papers is a relaxing thing for me." Cisco rolls his eyes while Felicity and Kara laugh, "But please try a new way of relaxing and enjoying. Pleaseeeee." Kara said with the addition of her puppy eyes causing Caitlin to blink and bite her lip.
It's working! Felicity and Cisco gave her their sweetest smiles while nodding and Caitlin was struggling to keep herself from laughing and giggling. Minutes passed when, laughter escaped the mouth of Caitlin Snow causing the trio to cheer on the success of their mission.
"You're attending, alright?" Kara asks again while the two of them walk towards their class together. Caitlin sighs, "How could I resist your puppy eyes and the smiles of Felicity and Cisco combined. But, there's no one going to dance me with there."
That was actually one of the main reasons why Caitlin refused to attend the party. She's not a party person and obviously no one would ever ask her for a dance. The Snow Ball was known for its magic to create relationships because of the dance happening every year.
Not that she was unattractive, but she's not the sunny and outgoing kind of girl. She has a bit of cold personality and being a smart student, somehow intimidates some of the guys in their room.
She was thankful for Cisco, Kara, and Felicity for being her friends and insisting on her to attend but she just knows that no one would dance with her in the Snow Ball; what's the point of being there anyway.
Kara shakes her head, "Don't be like that. You never know until you attended it besides if no one dances with you, the three of us would happily dance with you in the middle of the dance floor." She says with a wide grin causing you to laugh and smile, "Thanks, Danvers." She laughs, "You're welcome, Snow."
"I'm glad you chose to attend the Snow Ball this year, Cait." Carla said while fixing the hair of Caitlin, who smiles a little. "Me too, Mom. I guess my friends were very persuasive."
She laughs which made Caitlin smile more, looking at the mirror and seeing her smiling and seemingly excited about her daughter attending a ball.
It's good to see Mom like this. Smiling and laughing again. Since the day my father passed away, she became cold and distant herself from everyone including me.
That day, I thought that I lost both of my parents. She still fed me and took care of me but the love of a mother wasn't recognizable. I grew up to be independent and not leaning on someone, hence the cold attitude.
Like mother, like daughter. But as the years go, I feel that she's starting to be her old self again. She starts to smile again, laugh, ask me about school and my life. I'm so used to being neglected and not receiving love to her that the walls in my crashed down one day, the tears I kept for so long fell down like a river.
"Caity, what's wrong?" She asked me that day, concern evident on her face and tone. She wraps me in a hug, a warm and loving hug which makes me cry some more.
"I was just used to being neglected by you but now that you're starting to care for me, it's just... I can't help but cry because I've wished for these moments for a long time."
She pulls me closer while I hug her back, "I'm sorry for the last years that I was ignoring you. I should've been stronger after the death of your father. I know I was miserable and sad that I forgot how you felt that day. I'm sorry, Caitlin. Let me make it up for you, please. Let me be a better mother."
I just continued crying that day, a hope blossoming in my heart that I have a mother again. I have someone who cares about me again. I remember that day probably was the day I cried so much but had a mother who was rubbing my back comfortingly and hugging me warmly and somehow that made everything better.
"Oh, Thomas would be so proud to see you in that red dress." Carla said with a small smile, tears evident on her eyes. Caitlin sighs and pulls her to a hug, "Don't start the waterworks, mom. I don't want to ruin the makeup you've put on me."
She laughs at her words and hugs her back, rubbing her back softly. Caitlin smiles at their small moment, remembering the times when she was little; when everything was perfectly perfect.
"You look so pretty, my dear." She said while looking at Caitlin, who was standing in front of a mirror. She was wearing a red off shoulder dress that has a high-thigh split paired with red stilettos. Her auburn hair was curled and flowing down her back and she had light make up and red lipstick.
She looks at her mom then hugs her mom, "I love you, mom." Caitlin said feeling joy spreading through her. Carla returns the hug warmly, "I love you too, Caitlin." The two women continued hugging for a while and waited for Cisco and Felicity to pick her up.
"So, you don't have a date?" Carla asked as the mother and daughter went to their porch. Caitlin faces her with a sheepish smile, "None. It isn't required anyway." Her mother nods and smiles, "How about the guy, our neighbor, what's his name again?"
Caitlin shook her head, "No. Not him, mom. That guy is annoying." She sighs while her mother just nods. Minutes later, a honk greeted the Snow women, "Caitlin! Hi, Mrs. Snow!" Felicity came out of the car adorned in a purple dress that was backless pairing it with purple stilettos. She ditched her glasses, choosing to wear contacts. Her blonde hair was braided in a bun.
Cisco also steps out, wearing light blue tuxedo and trousers paired with brown dress shoes. "Good evening to the Snow women!" Her mom laughs and greets Caitlin's friends.
"Enjoy your ball, Caity." Carla says and bids goodbye. Caitlin smiles widely and goes inside the black car that Cisco was driving.
"Kara's already in the ball, she's part of the student council so she's required to be there early." Felicity said while Caitlin nods and stares ahead, quiet and seeming to be rigid.
"You alright, Cait?" Cisco asks while looking at the rearview mirror. Caitlin smiles, "I'm fine, Cisco. Just nervous, I guess." Felicity chuckles, "Just think of it as a… speech or defense or report, Cait. With an addition of more interactions and probable dancing with someone."
She laughs and looks at Felicity, "Thanks. You're looking good, Smoak." Cisco laughs loudly, "She's smoaking!" Felicity and Caitlin rolled their eyes, "Oh come on Felicity, I bet if Oliver Queen said that you'll be all red and stuff."
Felicity's eyes widened causing her to fan herself, a faint blush on her face, "Focus on driving, Ramon!" Caitlin laughed while Cisco chuckles quietly, speeding up a little bit.
"Guys, you're here!" Kara approaches the trio with her bright smile, wearing a green sleeveless dress paired with green stilettos. Blonde hair was flowing naturally behind her. She hugs all three, "All of us are looking fancy."
The Snow Ball was held in a nearby hotel ball room, which was quite spacious and elegant looking. There were streamers and snowflakes hanging above, soft orchestral music playing and dozens of tables and chairs.
On the stage was a giant Christmas tree, filled with various ornaments and decorations. There were also giant gift boxes on its foot and a Santa figure riding his sleigh pulled by his reindeers was also seen on the other side of the stage.
Everyone was dressed in a fancy and formal style, tuxedos and gowns were seen all throughout the crowds of people already. Kara leads all three of them to their assigned table, "I won't stay here for a while, MC duties." She said while rolling her eyes.
Caitlin smiles, "Who's the other MC?" As the question left her mouth, Kara turned red causing Felicity and Cisco to smirk. "Isn't it obvious, Cait? It's Mike." Felicity said teasingly causing Kara's face to turn a darker shade of red.
"Yes, it's Mike. Since the council said we have a good chemistry and dynamics. Completely platonic chemistry and dynamics, no romantic attachments. All platonic. I swear." Kara rambled out causing her friends to laugh and smile at her adorableness.
An hour passed and the room was almost full and as Caitlin looks around, smiling at some people waving at her, her eyes caught sight of a smirk. The smirk belongs to a certain someone that she despises, she looks away from his alluring green eyes and focused her attention to the stage.
"Seems like everyone is already here. Don't you think, Kara?" Mike, wearing a black tuxedo, asked Kara with a toothy grin. Kara smiles back, face red, "I think you're right, Mike!"
"Without further ado, let the Snow Ball begin!" The two said in sync erupting cheers and applause from every student of Central City University.
Performances from the glee and dance clubs were showcased during the first hours of the ball. Everyone was singing along and dancing, Caitlin smiling and laughing with Felicity and Cisco.
After singing and dancing, the buffet table was opened and everyone of course rushed to the lines. "Don't eat so fast." Caitlin said while shaking her head in dismay as Cisco eats like a hungry pack of hyenas.
Felicity and Kara were talking about their plans during the Christmas Break while Caitlin and Cisco talked about their favorite sci-fi show while eating.
After eating, "Now that everyone looks stuffed, we shall move on to the highlight of this Snow Ball." Kent said while Freida nods with a smile, "For the next hours, CCU, the dancefloor is now open to have the dance of your lifetime!" Everyone cheered and went to the middle, dancing to the party tunes played by the DJ.
Caitlin was dragged to the middle by Cisco, Kara and Felicity as they wiggled their bodies. Laughter erupted from her mouth as she awkwardly dances with her friends, not looking at the man with green eyes finding her dance moves adorable.
"That was fun!" Caitlin said while drinking water as they returned to their table. Her friends laughed, "Good to know that you're having fun, Cait!" They sat down for a while, regaining their breath after their almost two hours of dancing and singing.
It was 10PM when the music changed from party and club music to a sweet and romantic slow song. The multicolored lights were changed into something more intimate and romantic.
The dancefloor started to get empty, leaving only couples and pairs swaying to the music; all smiles and stares at their respective partners.
Caitlin smiled at the scene, wishing that somehow, she'll be able to dance in the middle with someone special. Too bad she didn't have someone special to dance with.
Suddenly, Mike approaches their table and bumps fists with Cisco then looks at Kara, who blushes fiercely. "Can I have this dance with you?" Her eyes widened while Caitlin and Felicity smirked at her.
She nods and slowly stands up while Mike grabs her hand and walks her to the middle. The two girls smiled at their friend's predicament, blushing wildly as she swayed with Mike who was smiling brightly.
Cisco stands up a determined look on his face. Caitlin smiles at him, "Good luck, Ramon." He looks back at Caitlin with a nervous smile, "Do you think I should go look for Cynthia? Even though she looks like she can kill me?" She chuckles, "You'll do fine, Cisco. Trust me." He nods and looks around for Cynthia.
Felicity looks at Caitlin, who was smiling at the music and the couples in the middle. "So, Cait. How are you and Barry?" She turns to Felicity with wide eyes, "What?!" Caitlin asks in a high pitch causing Felicity to smirk.
"Oh, come on. Do you still despise him? You two look so good together!" Felicity said with starry eyes. Caitlin sighs and drinks her water, "I don't despise him. I just don't like him that much. He's annoying and loves to tease me."
She smirks at Felicity, "I think you're going to be blushing." Felicity looks at her with a raised eyebrow, "What are you talking about?" A cough got both of the women's attention.
Caitlin waves at the blond-haired man wearing a black tuxedo, "Hello, ladies." He says with a small smile. Felicity turns around and internally gasps, "O-O-Oliver! Hi!"
He grins at Felicity then looks at Caitlin, "Is it alright, Cait? If I borrow your best friend here?" She laughs and nods, "Sure, Oliver. Go ahead." Felicity looks back at her, Help me. Caitlin smiles at her, You'll do great. You like each other anyway.
Felicity felt her face lit up like a Christmas tree as she grabs the extended hand of Oliver, leading both of them to the middle. Caitlin smiles at her friends, dancing and having fun and possibly getting their hearts filled with precious feelings and memories.
"Nice to see you're here, Caitlin Snow." She hears from behind and as she turns around; a sigh escapes her mouth. The figure sits beside her, a handsome smirk on his face.
She looks at him, "What are you doing here, Barry Allen?" He chuckles and winks at her, "Do you own this place?" Caitlin grits her teeth but smiles sweetly at him, "I'm just merely asking." He laughs loudly while Caitlin furrows her eyebrows, studying him.
Barry Allen, CCU's hot shot track athlete. Handsome, charming, smart but also annoying and cocky. Everyone likes him because he provides a good company and a good friend but Caitlin dislikes him.
Ever since their paths crossed, Barry would always annoy and tease her. Worse was they had Chemistry together and they were lab partners. They always ace the lab reports but Caitlin doesn't ace in tolerating his silly antics.
"Enjoying the view, Snow?" Her thoughts were broken by Barry who was grinning at her. She blushes and looks away, "In your dreams, Allen." Caitlin looks ahead, looking at him in her peripheral vision.
Barry was wearing a red tuxedo paired with black trousers, hair tousled up perfectly and his handsome grin completing the look. He is handsome. Caitlin shakes away the thought and focuses on the song and people dancing in the middle.
"Want to dance?" Barry asks her while standing up. Caitlin looks at him with wide eyes, "What? Why are you asking me for a dance?" Is he going to annoy me in the dance floor? This jerk.
He chuckles at her frown, "Relax, I just want to dance with you. We're matching, if you haven't noticed." Caitlin sighs and stands up, No one was probably going to ask me. Guess, I'll just settle with him.
Barry leads Caitlin to the dance floor, holding her hand gently but firmly. A blush was adorning her face, His hands feels so warm. The pair got near in the middle of dance floor, others looking at them.
She could see Cisco, Kara and Felicity smirking at her. Caitlin rolls her eyes as she places her arms around his shoulders. "Is this okay?" Barry asks, causing her to look back.
He gently holds her waist, "Tell me, if its awkward for you." Caitlin can't help but smile at his behavior despite being annoying. She smiles at him, "It's fine, Barry." The two started swaying to slow song.
"I'm glad you attended the Snow Ball." Barry says while looking at Caitlin who flushes, "Why? So, you could annoy me?" He laughs, "That's just a bonus. I mean, what's a Snow Ball without Caitlin Snow, right?" She felt her heart skip a beat then laughs while Barry grins.
"Why did you want to dance with me?" She asks again, staring at his handsome face. He chuckles, "If not me, who would, right?" Caitlin felt a vein pop and tried to step on his foot with her heel, missing by an inch.
Barry laughs, "Feisty, aren't we?" She glares at him and looks around, noticing people watching the two of them and whispering. Caitlin looks back at Barry, who notices her discomfort.
"What's wrong, Cait?" She looks at him, unsure if she wants to say her discomfort. "Everyone's looking at us, why didn't you just dance with someone as popular as you."
He sighs and pulls her closer, causing blush to spread on her cheeks. "Ignore them. Let them stare. I wanted to dance with you because you're Caitlin Snow." She looks at him with confused eyes, "What?"
He flashes her a mesmerizing smile, her heart skipping a beat. "Nothing." Caitlin continued staring at Barry, who was grinning non-stop. Why is my heart beating fast? All because of Barry, smiling at me.
After a couple of minutes, the pair went to the terrace outside the room. Caitlin looks at the night sky, smiling at the twinkling stars and luminous moon.
"Beautiful, isn't it?" She asks Barry, who was also staring at night sky. He looks back at her, "Yeah. But you're more beautiful." A blush coats Caitlin's cheek and she looks away making Barry laugh.
"What do you mean, earlier. When you said, you danced with me because I'm Caitlin Snow." She asks Barry firmly, looking straight at him.
He gazes back at her and sighs, "So many questions, Cait." She remained quiet and continued to stare while Barry chuckles, "Fine."
Barry grabs her hand making Caitlin squeak a bit, "I danced with you because you're Caitlin Snow. You're the girl I like, the amazing and wonderful girl who got me completely smitten."
Her eyes widened as Barry continues, "The girl who I liked annoying and teasing, seeing her blush and glare at me. The girl who's so smart and special that I just fell for her." Caitlin swallows nervously, "You… like me?"
He chuckles, "Yeah, a lot. Thanks for noticing. I annoyed you because I wanted to get your attention which I think worked effectively." Barry smirks while Caitlin blushes and felt her heart beating faster.
Barry Allen likes me. She looks at his green eyes, seeing no sign of deceit. Caitlin releases a breath she unconsciously held.
Suddenly, she grabs the collar of Barry's tux, whose eyes widened at the next moment. Caitlin crashed her soft lips with his, savoring the taste of the man she despises but secretly likes.
He was annoying but kind. He was cocky but handsome. He was Barry Allen and he was the man I fell for. I was so sure I hated him that somehow, I got it confused with liking him. Thinking of him all the time, I like Barry Allen.
Barry kisses back, wrapping her in his arms and pulling her closer. Her hands crawled around his neck, pulling his hair. They continued their kiss until they both needed a breather.
She breathes wildly then looks at him, lips and mouth having lipstick smudges. Caitlin reaches and cleans the lipstick stains, Barry was breathing raggedly and clasps her hand, "I like you, Caitlin Snow."
"I like you too, Barry Allen." She fixes his clothes that she pulled earlier while Barry fixes his hair. "Sorry about the hair." He chuckles at her and holds her hand, "We should go back, they might be wondering on where we went."
Caitlin squeezes his hand, "We should. Who knows, maybe you won Snow Ball King." Barry laughs and sighs dramatically, "I think not, Oliver's here. Everybody prefers Oliver Queen over me."
She giggles and puts a kiss on his cheek making Barry smile widely, "Don't worry. I'll always prefer you over Oliver Queen." He grins widely, "I know. Your intense kiss proved it."
Playfully smacking his arm, "Barry Allen!" He laughs and kisses her once again while Caitlin sighs and blushes, happy that she attended the ball and danced with Bartholomew Henry Allen.
A/N: I love writing these kinds of stories and AUs :). Hope you guys enjoyed it! I find the Kara and Caitlin friendship adorable and cute!