It was ,and the museum was hosting the annual charity ball for Star City.The whole country was in joy celebrating their independence
Lexi was picking frost up.She was the curators niece and had managed to get tickets for frost and Barry,who had currently shifted into Oliver's apartment.
Frost wore a Scarlett knee length dress which made her eyes pop and complemented her pale complexion.She paired it with gold jewellery and black stilettos.
She used the facial transmogropher to make her hair wavy,I mean ,why waste time actually sitting and curling it ?
She took one last look at herself before lexi honked her car signalling frost to come down.
Skipping two steps ,Crystal ran down the staircase in the want of not wishing to be late
"you look dashing crys"
"as do you lexi"
Frost stepped into the car
Lexi drove to the museum's back door and dropped,frost off so that she can put together the pieces of the sculpture and the workers could roll it out,
She realised there weren't any cameras in the room
"can I have a moment of privacy its my masterpiece" she requested and the guards went out.
She frost together all the pieces and glazed it to make it glossier
"ahh...hope they like you" She clasped her hands together and prayed for the piece and then called back in the gaurds and few workers who rolled the piece out from the back to the front where it would be displayed,frost began walking with them hoping it wont chip or break at the last minute although her ice was genetically formulated not to.
She broke from the parade when she saw the sight of the hallZIt was massive.It was a fascinating crowd of all odds and ends from entertainment to news to businessmen.Wveryone was in their best attire ,women gowns and men's tuxes.Thick black drapes shone under the chandelier as if there were stars embedded in them.
Once the piece was set in the centre of the hall.The curator called frost onto the
Front of the piece and introduced her.
"I would like to introduce someone.If you look around you will see five iced creations.Each signifying a different value of star city and the world." The crowd looked around.
An eagle,a tiger,an abstract gravity defying ice creation,a statue of The green arrrow and a 3d scale model of star city was placed around the hall
"This one ,you see massive and cloaked I'd the masterpiece of this museums ice sculptor ,Crystal Frost!"
A loud clatter of claps went around the room as soon as her name was announced.Frost beamed her widest smile ,but her eyes were searching for a certain somebody,but when she was called for again she had to divert her eyes
"and if you will do the honor Ms.frost"
Frost went over to the statue and took a deep breath.She looked up to see Barry and felicity smiling at her.
"I present to you" She gripped the the cloak and lifted it up into the air,it pooling beside her
"our heroes" the room went silent for a few second ,then it wad followed by oohs and aahs and people exclaiming the sculpture ,all their eyes glued to it.
"These...are our earth's greatest heroes.
Many months ago earth was invaded by xenomorphs...or as they called themselves,dominators." She paused for a second to let the information sink in
"We were vulnerable and defenseless against them,well,not completely." She sighed
"These people saved us ,star city's very own greenarrow,overwatch,Spartan,speedy,The legends central city's flash and their ally,Supergirl" she spoke their names with pride
"They fought against them ,they saved hs ,they deserve to be applauded and respected because it is them who we depend on to keep us safe along with the army nthe navy and every other soldier in the world.
They may be divided but they all have three things in common" she glanced at Barry
"Courage,Valour and above all...selflessness.That is why I made it .Today represents the independence of a,wonderful nation
This represents the bravery that America has had for centuries ,which is carried on by them" she raised her champagne up
"I salute to world peace" The whole room held their glasses up and reverbrated those two words
"world peace"
The next hour frost had several people come and talk to her and request orders,She simply gave her card and told them to send her a mail or come to the boutique and book it
"that is amazing Ms.frost" a voice she knew very well spike from behind her
She spun around and smiled
"thank you Mr.ramon"
"its cisco"
"its crys"they shaked hands
"let me ask you something ,how do you prevent the ice from melting?"
He furrowed his brows
"I just add a special element to the water,plus a spray of salt"
"that's all?"
"well if you must know" frost leaned in and whispered
"you add in a bit of sugar" she lied
"sugar?"
" yep"
"That is different..."
"Well Cisco ,we all are different"after a few minutes of chattinga and Cusco explaining his 'mane' care routine he found a tray of food to chase after
"I'm gonna try that,oh yes come to papa" he rushes after the food
Frost laughed at her old friend.She missed them
Here she felt like killer frost wasn't part of her anymore,and Caitlin snow grew here.But she could control who she wanted ,when she wanted.
She looked around for Barry ,they were together but it frightened frost more with each passing day...what if he finds out she was lying?
No ,she shook her head and stopped thinking about it
Today was her grand day
And she wasn't going to let any side of her judge it.
The night went on ,with the usual chatter and allure.Frost knew her income would spike and she would have to dedicate more hours to sculpting but everything came with something good.
"What's on your mind"
Came a pretty familiar voice from behind her
Smiling ,Caitlin turned around to make eye contact with the familiar green jewels of Barry Allen
"Just...nothing really..Excited !"she shrugged
Barry zipped on his champagne.The two weren't really into big gatherings and crowds and they were currently standing by the balcony.
"You know I've been wondering ,Could I...Could I have He privilege of taking you out for dinner Crystal ?"
"Well...if you stop speaking a British bimbo than you might have a chance"Caitlin chuckled
Barry ,looking down
"I'm serious ,Can I take you out for dinner ?"
"Like a date ?"
"...yes ,like a date"
"Yeah , a date would be cool"
Barry Smiled and gazed into the vastness of the city
"What do you like"
"Italian,But I'm not too picky ,take me to a Thai takeout centre and I'd be delighted"
she leaned against the railing
"And why is that"
"Cuz your eyes are mesmerising"
"Well then Thai takeout it is" Barry teased and they both broke into grins.
"You free tomorrow evening ?"
"So early ?But yeah I'm fine with tomorrow evening"
"I'll pick you up then ,don't need t be too formal or anything ,just wear what your comfy in"
"Thai takeout is it ?"
"No ,you deserve better ,it'll be different."
"I'm gonna look forward to that Mr.Allen"
Clinking her glass to his ,Frost ,excited for he date to come but also trying to keep her composure ,gazed at the beauty of the city lights
Maybe,just maybe ,she can love again...