I've been binge-watching OUAT and this little nugget was born ^_^
And holy moley, it's the tenth chapter! ^O^ I want to thank everyone for the kudos and the comments, they always make me smile~
Disclaimer: I don't own The Flash or its characters.
Once the curse breaks, Storybrooke plunges into bedlam. The streets flood with joyous townspeople tearfully reuniting with long-lost loved ones: parents and children, friends and companions, spouses and lovers.
Barry observes the crowds and smiles. He spots Mick and Caitlin clinging to each other outside the diner. From the abundance of coffee stains on her usually-pristine apron, Caitlin must have dropped everything in a hurry after her memories returned. Mick didn't seem to mind, letting the caffeinated liquid seep into his rumpled blue scrubs. He whispers in his lover's ear and whatever he says makes Caitlin's eyes shimmer gold.
Cisco and Hartley are up ahead, already deep in a heated argument outside their respective establishments: a flower shop and tattoo parlor. Their shouting gradually tapers off with both men staring at each other for a brief moment until Hartley grabs Cisco's hoodie and pulls him into a passionate kiss. Cisco flounders a bit and eagerly returns the embrace.
Joe, Iris, and Wally are huddled together in the middle of the street. There are sobs and laughter and promises to never be separated again. Joe fondly remarks with tears in his eyes on how beautiful and handsome his children have gotten since last he saw them. Joking, Wally vows never to eat sweets again. Iris rolls her eyes and nudges her brother while their father shakes his head, torn between amusement and reprimand.
Someone bumps into Barry, nearly bowling him over in their haste. A floppy-haired brunet dressed in a janitor's uniform hastily shouts a "Sorry!" over his shoulder before booking it toward the pawnshop. Barry watches the frazzled man feverishly knock on the door, blatantly ignoring the 'Closed' sign, until the door swings open to reveal an incensed Snart. The Dark One's eyes widen a fraction as the brunet wraps his arms around the sorcerer. Words are exchanged and Snart pulls the man into the shop, away from prying eyes and ears.
Barry would be celebrating too, if he can just find his husband.
Husband, the word sounds foreign to him. Just scant minutes ago, he was Grant Allen, a tender-hearted mailroom clerk doomed to be single forever and harboring a major crush on a surly blond schoolteacher. Now, he is Bartholomew (just 'Barry', please), a beloved prince from the Enchanted Forest and co-ruler of Central Kingdom alongside his true love.
"Barry."
And speaking of true loveā¦
Barry whirls around and finds his husband standing behind him with a smile and glistening eyes. Julian looks exactly the same, though a little scruffier; Barry likes it.
The prince tenderly cups Julian's face. "You found me." Their foreheads touch.
Julian lets out a watery laugh, "You found me."
"No matter what happens," Barry whispers, "I will always find you."
Nyaaaaa I'm sorry there wasn't much Allenbert but I promise the next chapter will be chock full with our boys ;DDD
