ARGH, I had to rewrite this five times until I found an ending I liked ;w;
Enjoy! :)
Disclaimer: I don't own The Flash or its characters.
"Hey, Julian, sorry I'm late. There's a lot of gridlock downtown but the bus was halfway here, so I hoofed it the rest of the way. Joe is always saying I should invest in a car but, honestly, it's not for me. I have two good legs and they're enough.
"I got an email from your sister early this morning. Emma sends her love. Her dig is going great so far, she's really happy. She also mentioned she'll be around for Easter if things go well. Emma's still kicking herself for missing your birthday and no, I didn't open the gift she sent. I learned my lesson after last time.
"Guess what! Iris and Eddie are going on their first date this Friday. Eddie chose bowling and, oh boy, he doesn't know what he's in for. Iris is a beast when she plays. Joe isn't too thrilled with them dating but if Iris is happy, it's all that matters.
"Dr. Shepherd told me that Harrison Wells and his team requested to have you transferred to S.T.A.R. Labs. I know you harbor an intense dislike for Dr. Wells but he's offering to help with your…condition. Don't worry. I'll be right there with you.
"I don't like how quiet the lab is. I miss your snippy remarks about my tardiness. I miss your obsessive need for organization. I miss how you hum show-tunes when you think no one is around. I miss how perceptive you are when I'm having a bad day and how you always have an extra coffee on hand.
"But, most of all, I miss…I miss you."
Barry reaches over from his seat by a comatose Julian's bedside and takes the blond's hand, careful not to jostle the IVs stuck to his skin. His thumb rubs circles over blanched knuckles. He continues filling the heartbreaking silence with updates and random tidbits until his phone reminds him with a tinny chime that visiting hours have ended.
Barry gives Julian's hand a gentle squeeze. "I'll see you tomorrow," he sadly smiles before reluctantly heading out.
The second after the door clicks shut behind Barry's retreating form, sparks of lightning zip across Julian's twitching fingers.