I just realized that I haven't written much about Iris West. Thought I'd bring her in the spotlight for once. But first, we're gonna go through Flash 1x07. I'm making one little change to that episode. Try to spot it.

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The Flash recently faced off against a metahuman who can generate electricity. However, the meta absorbed the Flash's bio-electricity, rendering his powers useless. Cisco and Harrison Wells are working on a way to restore Barry's speed, while trying to ID the meta who took away Barry's powers.

Barry was currently in S.T.A.R. Labs, looking at his suit. He missed wearing the suit, but without his powers, there's no need to wear it, and that made him feel blue. Luckily, a friend came over. It was Caitlin.

"You think I'll ever wear it again?" asked Barry.

"I hope so," replied Caitlin truthfully.

"I didn't have my speed for very long, but now that it's gone, it feels like a part of me is gone, too," said Barry.

"With or without your speed, you're still you, Barry," said Caitlin.

"But I'm not. I'm not the best version of me," said Barry. "I love being the Flash. I love everything about it. The feeling of running hundreds of miles per hour, the wind and power just rushing past my face, being able to help people... I'm not sure I can live without it, Caitlin."

Seeing how down Barry feels, Caitlin walks closer and gives him a hug as an act of comfort. This confused Barry, but he hugged her back without questioning.

"Farooq Gibron."

Barry and Caitlin stopped hugging when they heard Cisco come in. Cisco saw the looks on Barry and Caitlin's faces.

"Was I interrupting something?" asked Cisco.

"No," said Barry and Caitlin simultaneously.

Farooq Gibron is the name of the metahuman who attacked Barry. As it turns out, he doesn't generate electricity. He absorbs electrical energy to keep himself alive. Farooq arrives at S.T.A.R. Labs to "talk" to Harrison Wells, causing a blackout along the way. While Barry and Caitlin hide and Cisco tries to get the generator working, Wells frees Tony Woodward from the pipeline, offering him his freedom in exchange for Farooq's death. Tony, however, dies fighting Farooq. His last words were "Run, Barry."

Wells soon confessed that he released Girder. Barry lashes out at Wells for treating him, Cisco, and Caitlin like pawns on a chessboard and sarcastically asks, "Which one of us are gonna sacrifice next?" While Cisco was acting nonchalant to avoid making a scene, Caitlin's suspicions about Harrison Wells continued. The fact that he didn't care if Tony died meant something.

The S.T.A.R. Labs crew were gonna leave the building, but none of the cars were working. Farooq finds them in the parking lot and engages. Wells tried to reason with him, but Farooq, too caught up on grief for his dead friends, didn't care and attacked. Fortunately, Barry gets his speed back and saved Wells. Farooq tried to siphon Flash's bio-electricity, but Flash resisted. Farooq dies from overload.

After putting Farooq's dead body in the pipeline, Caitlin explains what happened. Barry is more connected to his speed. Simply put, Farooq "choked" on Barry's speed.

Back at school, Caitlin was in the girl's restroom, looking at herself in the mirror. Her eyes kept on glowing, but she had no idea why. What she knows is that it probably has something to do with her powers, which she still hasn't told anyone. Once again, her reflection changed into the white-haired version of herself.

"Still won't accept it, won't you?" started the reflection.

"No. No. No," said Caitlin repeatedly, looking away from the mirror. "You're not real. You're just in my head."

"You don't even know it, do you?" asked the reflection. "Take a good look, Snow. 'This' is your future."

"What? White hair? Blue lips? Is that my future?" asked Caitlin sarcastically.

"Oh, it's so much more than just a change in appearances," said the reflection. "You'll find out soon enough."

Caitlin's "hallucination" disappears. She exits the restroom, only to bump into Iris.

"Oh, sorry," apologized Caitlin.

"No, that's okay," said Iris. "Are you okay? You look like you've just seen a ghost?"

"I'm fine," said Caitlin. "Really, I am."

"O-kay," replied Iris, feeling skeptical. "Hey, Barry and Cisco agreed to head with me to Jitters after school. Would you like to come?"

"Uh, I don't know," said Caitlin.

"You and Cisco saved Barry's life and I am forever grateful. It would be nice if I get to know you two more," said Iris.

Caitlin sighs in defeat. "Alright, I'll be there."

Before the final period, Iris went to see Eddie. He has been distant ever since their double date with Barry and Linda at the bowling alley. She's decided that enough is enough.

"Hey, Eddie," called Iris.

"I thought I told you that we need to take a break," said Eddie.

"Well, I don't want to a break anymore," said Iris. "Eddie, I like you. I really do."

"I know, Iris," said Eddie. "But I've made it clear why I said I needed space."

"Eddie, I don't have feelings for Barry," said Iris.

"No offense, but you're a terrible liar," said Eddie.

"Look, Eddie, even if I do have feelings for Barry, and I'm not saying I do, why should that affect us?" asked Iris.

"You really don't see it, don't you?" questioned Eddie.

"See what?" asked Iris.

"Look, we gotta head to class right now," said Eddie. "We'll talk about this another time if you want to."

"No, we're talking about this now," said Iris.

Before the conversation can continue, the bell rings.

"Saved by the bell," said Iris sarcastically.

"I'm sorry," apologized Eddie before walking to the classroom.

Iris just stood and thinks. She doesn't understand why her "feelings" for Barry would get in the way of her relationship with Eddie. She decided there was only one way to fix this: to confront Barry.

After school, Barry, Iris, Cisco, and Caitlin head to SC Jitters for some coffee.

"Hey, Iris, how come Eddie isn't with us?" asked Cisco. "Aren't you two a thing or somethin'?"

"We are, but..." Iris paused.

"You broke up?" asked Caitlin.

"No," said Iris. "He insisted we give each other some space."

"Uh oh," muttered Cisco.

"You got something to say, Cisco?" asked Iris.

"Nothin'. Nothin'," said Cisco, raising his arms in the air.

Barry asks Iris, "Why did he do it?"

"I... don't want to talk about it," said Iris. "Enough about me. What about you two?" She looks at Cisco and Caitlin. "Do you guys have someone special?"

"Not at the moment," said Cisco.

"What about Lisa? She seems taken with you," teased Caitlin.

"She's a bully. Okay, she's a beautiful bully, but still a bully," said Cisco. "I'd rather date Becky Cooper."

"Trust me, Cisco. You don't want to date Becky Cooper," said Barry.

"I still don't understand how you put up with her for two months," said Caitilin.

"I lost $20 to Linda because of that. I bet that Barry and Becky would last for only three days," said Iris. "So, Caitlin, what about you?"

Caitlin was silent and looked down at her coffee.

Barry whispers to Iris, "She doesn't want to talk about her love life."

"Why?" asked Iris.

"Ronnie Raymond," said Cisco.

Caitlin smacks Cisco in the back of the head.

"Ow!" reacted Cisco.

"Caitlin, I'm sorry," apologized Iris. "I-I didn't know."

"That's okay," said Caitlin.

"So, uh, any of you two want to tell me about Barry's mystery girlfriend?" asked Iris.

"He never mentioned dating anyone," said Cisco.

"Too bad," said Iris. "Barry, why do you have to keep her a secret?"

Barry was reluctant to tell and just drank his coffee.

"Is it that CatCo intern, Kara?" asked Iris.

Barry choked on his coffee after what he heard. Iris pats Barry on the back as he coughed.

"What? No," said Barry.

"It's all over the rumor mill at school," said Iris. "You don't have to hide it, Barry."

"Iris, Kara and I are just friends," said Barry. "I don't have to date every girl I meet."

"Well, you're definitely not me."

The four turned their heads and saw Oliver Queen, Laurel Lance, and Tommy Merlyn. They were just about to line up.

"Hey, Oliver," greeted Barry.

Iris whispers to Barry, "You know Oliver Queen? Like personally?"

"Uh, yeah," said Barry. "I box with him and Kara from time to time."

"He's strong. He just doesn't have skill," said Oliver.

"Since when are you a boxing

"Picked up a few things on the island," said Oliver.

"You mean when it comes to fighting wolves?" said Tommy.

"Guys, that was just a joke," lied Oliver, trying to sound convincing.

Suddenly, a man entering the cafe takes out a gun and started shooting the roof.

"Nobody move!" he yelled.

Everyone gets down.

The man heads to the cash register. He holds the cashier at gunpoint and forces him to give up all the money in the register. Suddenly, the Flash appeared. Everyone cheers.

"Alright, pal, put the gun down and I won't hurt you," said Flash, disguising his voice.

The man grabs Iris and aims his gun at her head.

"Make one move and I'll kill her," said the man.

"You don't have to do this, you know," said Flash. "There's nothing to gain from this."

"Easy money is what I get out of this," said the man.

"You're scared," said Flash. "I'm guessing you need the money for something other than just living. What is it? You owe someone money? If that's so, I can help you."

The man started shaking, but he didn't put the gun down.

"My daughter," he finally said.

"She's sick," guessed Flash. "And you need the money for her treatment."

The man started to tear up, but still kept his gun pointed at Iris.

"Look, man, let her go," said Flash. "I can't promise you I'll let you walk out of here, but I can promise to help your daughter. Just give me the gun."

Flash holds his hand out. The man slowly moves the gun away from Iris and gives it to the Flash.

"Now, let her go," said Flash.

The man releases Iris and gets down on his knees. Everyone in the cafe cheers for the Flash.

"Call the SCPD," said Flash to the cashier.

Flash leaves the gun on the counter.

"Ms. West," said Flash. "Try and stay out of trouble next time."

"For the record, he grabbed me." said Iris.

Flash smiled, amused. He then runs out of the cafe.

Barry emerges from under a table and asks, "What did I miss?"

"Were you napping down there? The Flash was here," said Iris.

At night, Barry was doing his homework in the living room. He was also watching his favorite science game show on TV.

"How can you be studying and playing at the same time almost every day and still be a straight-A student?" asked Iris, coming down the stairs.

"Well, it helps when you love to study," said Barry.

"Yeah, well, we're not all like you Barry," said Iris, sitting down next to him.

"Is something wrong?" asked Barry, noticing the look on her face.

Iris hangs her head and says, "Eddie."

"Did he break up with you?" asked Barry.

"No," said Iris. "The reason he wanted some space was because... he thinks I have feelings for you."

"W-w-w-what?" asked Barry awkwardly. "Why would he think that?"

"Uh, our double date at the bowling alley," answered Iris. "Now that I think about, wiping cheese off your face was me basically marking my territory and not even knowing it."

Barry chuckled. "That's ridiculous."

"I know," said Iris. "But no matter what I say, Eddie still thinks it's true."

"Well, is it?" asked Barry. "Do you?"

"Barry..." Iris paused for a moment. "What about you? Linda thinks that you have feelings for me."

"D-did she say that?" asked Barry.

"Yeah, she did," said Iris. "I don't know how to answer, Barry. What about you?"

"Uh..." Barry paused, not knowing what to say. "And what if I do? Does that change anything?"

"I don't really know, Barry," said Iris. "I just want to know."

Barry was silent. He has been waiting for the opportunity to tell Iris how he feels, but now that she's asking, he's falling in love with someone else. His inner struggles was causing him to tear up. Iris noticed.

"Are you okay?" asked Iris. "Is this too much to ask Barry? I'm sorry. I shouldn't have asked you."

"No, no, I understand," said Barry. "You want to fix thing with you and Eddie."

"Now I just feel stupid asking my own adoptive brother if he's in love with me," said Iris.

There was now an awkward silence between the two. Iris is feeling embarrassed while Barry continues to mentally argue with himself.

"Iris," said Barry. He looks at her and says, "It's true. I love you."

Iris was a little stunned and very surprised at what he said.

"I have since we first met," confessed Barry. "There was so many times I wish I could tell you, but I was scared you wouldn't feel the same way. And then you met Eddie, and I thought my chances were completely out the window. But now that I finally have the chance, I..." He paused.

"What?" asked Iris, tearing up.

"I'm... I'm... I'm moving on," said Barry. "That 'mystery girlfriend' you wanted to know about. She's special. Very special. There's something about her that draws me to her and I can't escape... because I don't want to."

A couple of tears ran down Iris' face as she spoke. "I understand."

"I'm sorry this came at a bad time," said Barry.

"I know," said Iris, wiping the tears off her face.

Barry puts his arm around Iris and gives her a hug. Iris hugs him back.

"I love you, too," said Iris.

Barry was surprised at what she said.

"Sorry it came at a bad time," said Iris.

"I know," said Barry.

After the hug, the two looked at each other in the eye with confusion.

"So, what does this mean?" asked Barry.

Iris responds. "You really like this girl, don't you?"

"Very," answered Barry.

"Then I shouldn't get in your way," said Iris.

"What about you and Eddie?" asked Barry.

"I'm gonna be honest with him," said Iris. "I don't know if it'll work or not, but I'm gonna be honest with him."

"Are we still friends?" asked Barry.

Iris hugs Barry again. "Of course, we are."

I have to admit. Writing the final part between Barry and Iris was making me emotional.