It was later that night when Caitlin and Barry got to his apartment that they really talked about what would happen, not only with Thea training her, but between them as well. Caitlin knew she wanted to take the leap and speed things up with Barry, but she also knew she needed to focus on getting her powers under control. Unsure of what to do she asked Barry what he thought.

"I honestly think it's a good thing to think outside of the box when it comes to your powers." Barry pulled her into his side as they sat on his couch, watching a fire crackle in the fireplace to keep the chill away. She loved being close to him, knowing that he would be able to make her feel warm and human, helping to push the cold of her powers back down.

They were relaxing in their pajamas, Barry having flashed to her apartment and picked out a thick wooly top and bottom set. He was in sweatpants and a long sleeve tshirt. On the table in front of them sat two mugs of tea, slowly cooling to a temperature they could drink. He was sprawled out with his arm around her shoulders while she had her knees tucked up under her, leaning against his chest. It was more than Caitlin could have dreamed of.

"Really? You're ok with Thea training me?"

"Why wouldn't I be?" Barry shifted to look her in the eye, nose almost touching hers.

His eyes were bright in the firelight, skin colored a warm amber. Caitlin had always known he was attractive, but never let herself dwell on it. In the past she knew nothing would have come of her indulging in thoughts of something more between them. That's why when Hannibal had kissed her, she had shut herself down. Slowly she opened back up, unable to keep the scarlet speedster out of her heart for long. Now here she was, relaxing in the quiet hours of the evening with him, comfortable and intimate in a way she hadn't experienced since Ronnie. But even what she had shared with her late husband felt different that what was electrifying the air around her and Barry now.

"Oliver might not, but that's just him. I wouldn't be surprised if he showed up and wanted to do a refresher with me." He grinned and pressed his soft lips to her gently, making her heart stutter. "Anything to help you figure out control is something worth exploring."

"What about us?" Caitlin asked nervously. "This is so new, but it feels right. Like we've been like this forever. Where do we go from here?"

"Where do you want to go?" His voice dropped to a deeper tone, making her shiver. Gentle hands crept down her back before sliding up under the fabric of her top, palms so very hot. Restlessly she snuggled closer to his heat, her heart racing as her body began to take over. Fingertips ghosted, tickling and teasing her spine. Gulping she replied softly,

"It's been a long time. I'm not sure if we are rushing things or not. All I know is I want to feel normal again."

"I'm not sure normal applies to us anymore Cait." He dipped his head, peppering her neck with tender kisses. Her hands found their way up the front of his shirt, loving the feel of touching him without having to worry about patching him back together. He was so hot and silky under her fingers, delicious and seductive.

"You're right," she whispered, giving into the passion building in her. "Let's make our own normal."

Barry pulled back to look in her eyes, making sure that he had her permission. In the next moment they were toppled onto his king size bed, bathed in the light from the city shining through his windows. He hovered above her, devouring her mouth with his, hands wandering as they removed her clothing. His kisses were hungry, hard and seeking, bruising her lips pleasurably. He explored every inch of her mouth, taking everything she had to offer him. Helplessly she arched against him, begging for more. She felt more than heard him chuckle as his lips made their way south.

Caitlin was helpless under Barry's assault, drowning in the feeling of being loved and worshipped. Moist kisses were pressed down the column of her throat, his fingers caressing her breasts softly as he peeled her shirt and bra off. His breath was hot, making her nipples tighten in anticipation. She wasn't disappointed when his lips closed over them, tongue flicking them, teasing them. His hands moved on though, slipping her pajama bottoms and panites off easily since she lifted her hips to help him. A deep moan ripped from her when she felt him touch her curls, world slipping away with each moment. Her trembling legs fell open when his fingers curled, pushing past her lips and into her core. It was incredibly erotic and primal, him suckling her breasts while he prepped her sex for him. She was blown away by what she was feeling, never having felt sensations that clouded her mind over until there was nothing left but the man making love to her.

She had a brief moment to catch her breath as he pulled away, moving to get something from the bedside table. Studying him without shame she memorized the length of him, nibbling her lip in anticipation of having such a fine specimen making her his. He was long and proudly arched upwards, eager to be buried in her sex. Her center was clenching, ready to feel him deep inside, to be loved in a way she hadn't been in years. Watching him roll the condom on was a surprising turn on for her. As he moved back over her, settling against her, a spark jumped between them, making them both gasp.

"You ok?" Barry asked, eyes clearing slightly from the passion dark they had been.

"Never better." Boldly Caitlin wrapped her arms and legs around his lean body, opening her body and heart to him. With a wicked smile he reached down and joined them together.

Caitlin moaned deep, feeling Barry press his length into her, sliding in her slickness. She was so full, complete in a way she never knew she could be. Heat wrapped around her, plunging her into a raging storm centered on Barry, focusing on how his sex impaled her. Together they moved like the waves of the ocean, powerful and elemental. Over and over they crashed together, helpless to the ecstasy that was building in them. Wanting to see everything, she opened her eyes and was mesmerized.

Barry's normally bright green eyes were a deep forest, pupils dilated wide, lightning running across them, making them glow with desire. His body rippled as he forced himself into her over and over, muscles tense. Inside she could feel him beginning to lose control, movements becoming faster even as his whole body began to vibrate. Her core felt alive with electricity, body absorbing the power the Speed Force generated. She knew she would only feel the power inside her when they made love, making her crave more. Their strokes became erratic, seeking the peak that they had been denied too long. Together they shattered, falling into a million blissful pieces. Caitlin never wanted it to end, nerves full of electricity and heat, body clenching him tight, every pulse echoing into each other erotically.

Slowly they came down off their high, Caitlin soaking up the feeling of Barry relaxing into her. His face was buried in her neck as she ran her fingers through his hair. She wasn't sure how long they laid there like that, but she knew it was a moment that she would never forget. For the first time in a long time she felt whole, like she had before the particle accelerator had exploded. It was an amazing feeling to know that with the man in her arms, she could have a whole new future.

As she drifted towards slumber Barry moved and picked her up, tucking her under the blankets before crawling in beside her, pulling her close to him. Sleepily she pressed her nose into his shoulder, kissing his skin.

"Thank you Barry."

"Sweet dreams Cait."


Barry woke slowly, relishing the feel of his body being completely relaxed. Boneless. Sated. Turning his head to the right, he gazed at the reason for his good morning. Caitlin lay curled onto her side, facing him, still deep asleep. Delicious lips parted slightly, eyelashes dark against her skin, her hair spread out behind her across his pillow. Breasts glowing softly in the light, a home for his head to rest and his lips to play. A rightness settled over him, a knowledge that this is what he wanted to wake up to every morning. He wanted every night with her, enjoying her and loving her.

Last night flashed through his mind, warming his body and heart. She had been so responsive to him, making him feel like a god. Miles and miles of gloriously soft skin had drawn him like a moth to a flame, and there was a curl of pleasurable possessiveness to know that he got to see and love all of it. Her 'goods' as she had put it were beautiful, breasts tasty and perky, core hot and so very tight. Her legs went on forever ending in dainty feet with cute toes. Which surprisingly had nails painted to match the scarlet of his Flash suit. His lips curled into a smile.

It was the trust she had in him though that humbled him. She trusted him with her body and heart, confident in knowing that he wouldn't hurt her. Just like he trusted her with his body every day, to make sure that he was put back together whenever he got hurt. She had worked her way into his heart so slowly and gradually that he really didn't know when his thoughts regarding her had really changed. Part of him surmised it may have happened the first time she had been kidnapped by Captain Cold and Heatwave. Just thinking about it sent a shaft of cold fear and hot rage though him.

Caitlin sighed with a small stretch, coming awake. Grinning happily he watched the woman beside him wake, blinking like an owl in the morning light. She looked sexily rumpled and totally cute, Barry tucking the image away in his heart. It would be something he would never forget.

"Morning." She whispered, shifting to snuggle closer to him. Soft and supple skin kissed his where they lay pressed together, filling a void in him that he didn't know he had. He slid his arm under her neck, pillowing her head, fingers tangling in her long hair as she settled her head onto his chest. Her hand splayed out across his chest, drawing lazy patterns on his muscles. Her leg slid over his thighs, opening her and pressing her hot core to the outside of his hip.

"Morning yourself." His voice was rough from sleep. He knew without seeing she had her poor abused lower lip between her teeth, worrying it over nothing. "Sleep good?"

"The best in a long time." She popped up onto her elbow beside him, hovering over him. "Sleep and sex."

Unable to resist the opportunity in front of him, Barry pulled Caitlin down onto him, eager for more of her. He lost himself in her again, spending his time loving on her, ignoring the world outside. They would have stayed longer, but both of their stomachs let them know they needed food after two more rounds of intense and sensual sex. After a double shower, that took twice as long as it should have, they were both dressed and eating when Barry's phone buzzed.

"Oliver and Thea just arrived at the train station." Barry swallowed a bite of bacon. Caitlin sipped her coffee with a raised eyebrow. "He says they will meet us at S.T.A.R. Labs in half an hour."

"Wow, that was fast of them." Caitlin smiled at him and Barry felt his insides flip over. It was similar to how Iris or Patty had made him feel, but much more intense and exciting.

"Yeah, and I'm sure Oliver will want to see how your training will be going. I also have a feeling I'm about to get my ass handed to me by one of my best friends."

"You know he only does it because he cares." She reached out and covered his hand with hers, bracelets glinting in the light. "It's his defense mechanism. Train you to fight well so he doesn't have to worry about you as much. He'll still worry though, that's just who he is."

Reaching over Barry stole a quick kiss before they finished eating. He then flashed her to her apartment so she could change into fresh clothes. As he sat on her bed and waited for her to come out of the bathroom, he looked around, lost in thought. If Caitlin would be spending more nights at his place, then she would need to have her stuff over at his place. Part of him knew that others would think he was moving too fast, but to him, it felt natural. He wanted her clothes hanging next to his in the closet, her shampoos mixed with his, the two of them meshing into one.

"You don't have to decide now, but if you want, we can move some of your things over to my apartment so I don't have to bring you back on the mornings after a sleepover."

"Are you asking me to move in with you Mr. Allen?" Caitlin stepped out of the bathroom, primped and polished, perfect in every way.

"Simply to begin the process Dr. Snow." Barry stood and wrapped her in his arms, still counting his blessings that he was able to love the guarded woman. "We don't have to finalize any plans now."

"So, Flash," She teased with a smile reserved only for him. "Seems like you are living up to you moniker. One thing at a time. Let's get day one of training over and see how things go from there."

"Deal." With another passionate kiss he picked her up and they were gone.