Chapter 12 - The Double Date

The first time Barry went on a double date, he went with Felicity. It was a quiz night and Iris and Eddie at Jitters.

It was the first time Barry was going on a date with Caitlin. He was really nervous, the last place he went with Caitlin was the bar. That didn't turn out so well, she made him sing karaoke in front of a huge audience. Was this a proper date or just going out to dinner with another couple? He was waiting outside Caitlin's house. He saw to door knob turn. Barry quickly fixed up his hair, tightened his tie and flattened his shirt. Caitlin stepped out with an ankle length dress that was light blue at the bottom and faded to white which was at to top. It was a loose not a tight dress.

'You look amazing!' Barry complimented, 'Cisco said that he and Lisa would meet us there.'

'Thanks,' Caitlin smiled then he cheeks turned red, 'I am really excited but nervous about this.'

'It's okay, I am too.' Barry put out his hand and Caitlin grabbed it. He made sure that she didn't fall down the 5 steps down to wear his car was waiting. He decided to go there by car instead of running because it would make Caitlin feel ill and sick.

After a couple of minutes of singing karaoke in the car, they finally arrived in the restaurant. Lisa Snart and Cisco were waiting outside. Barry felt a little over dressed, he was wearing a suit and Cisco was wearing one of his Doctor Who shirts. A waiter showed them to their seats. The table had a red table cloth, scented candles and four seats.

'So, are you two a couple?' Cisco asked.

'No,' Barry and Caitlin said synchronised. They looked at each other and laughed. The food arrived and it was the most delicious food he ever had. Barry noticed that Caitlin had a little bit of food by the corner of her mouth. He slowly lifted his hand up to her face, she watched his hand. He rubbed the food off her face, his arm retreated back to his side. Out of the corner of his eye, he saw Caitlin blushing. That made him smile.

They all started talking about cooking, work and science. Lisa knew a lot about science which surprised Barry. She really was a good match for Cisco! The night soon finished and it was time to head home. It was a really good night, as he forgot all about what happened the night before.

Barry drove the car to his house and decided to walk Caitlin home instead of driving. They came across some puddles and he lifted her over his shoulder and put her down when he walked through the shallow puddle. They finally arrived at her house.

'Thanks Barry,' she said, 'I really enjoyed tonight and I hope we can go to dinner again someday.'

They leaned in together for a kiss. They both closed their eyes and moved in closer. It was about to happen but they both opened their eyes and backed away. Caitlin and Barry were both blushing and embarrassed. They said their goodbyes, Caitlin went up the steps to her house and Barry started walking home. Barry looked at his feet and grinned and Caitlin looked at him walking away, turned around and made the biggest smile she had ever made.