Chapter Summary: Prompt by Jamie: "Have you considered doing one where Barry teases Oliver that Kara finds him "gross" from the Earth X comment and it goes from there?
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33. With a little help from my friends
Country music played on the background and people were really excited, drinking, dancing and laughing all around. By the bar, Barry Allen and Oliver Queen talked as they drank their beer, Oliver looking around like he was questioning why the hell he was doing in a country music bar.
- I'm starting to question your taste; I confess… - Oliver said while he sat on a stool by Barry's side. – How did you find this place anyways?
- I helped a meta who used to sing country music once. I ended up liking here… It's nice…
- Debatable… - Oliver said as he drank a sip of his beer. – But this is nice… We avoided the end of the world…
- Once again…
- It never gets old, does it?
- Never.
They laughed as they made a playful toast about their victory. It was a though one, but they managed, as always. This time around it was only Oliver in Central City backing Barry up.
- Have you heard from Kara? It's weird not having her around this time… - Oliver said as he looked at the bar counter.
And it was true. Since the last invasion they faced, they became used to have her help once and a while. She was trying to visit more her friends from Earth 1 but something always happened, so they always ended up fighting some evil. Oliver kind of missed it this time around.
- Last time I've heard from her; she was fighting a… World killer… something like that…
- That sound serious… - He looked worried
- It is. I asked if she needed help, but she said it was for the best if they took care of the situation. This someone is from Krypton as well, and Kara told me this Reign almost got her killed once, so you know…
- We would probably have our asses handled to ourselves.
It hurts the ego, he admitted to himself, but it was true. None of them would have a shot against an evil kryptonian that almost killed Supergirl.
- Yep, pretty much!
Barry looked at Oliver and started laughing. Oliver smiled; confused, having no idea what the hell was so funny.
- Are you ok, Barry?
- No…It's just… Man…We were talking about Kara and all I can think about is that "gross" line in my mind… That was funny…
- Not at all…
- I'm sorry man it's just that… It was refreshing to see at least one person not drooling over you. I never thought I would see that…
- Oh, this is because Iris said I was hot? Something like that?
Barry looked at Oliver with an annoyed face as was Oliver's turn to laugh.
- I heard that – Oliver tapped Barry's shoulder – I'm just kidding man…
- Well… Who am I lying to? – Barry laughed – My wife would jump you if she wasn't dating me back then… We all know that… And so would Caitlin… This is so depressing…
- No they wouldn't…
- Yes, they would… Believe me… - Barry laughed.
- If you say so… And not to rain on your parade buddy, but Kara apologized to me before she went back to her Earth…
- What do you mean?
- Well…
Oliver drank more of his beer as he remembered that day and started telling Barry.
FLASHBACK
After Stein's funeral, Alex and Kara started to walk away, right behind the others as they prepared for their goodbyes. Kara felt a bit awkward and fist bumped Oliver instead of hugging him, that whole evil themselves being marries was a bit confusing to her. She couldn't help but feel embarrassed about her comment earlier to him, and looked blushing at him.
- Can I talk to you before I go?
- Sure… - Oliver followed Kara as they stepped a bit away from everyone else.
- Listen, I'm sorry about that gross comment from before…
- Oh, it's ok… Don't worry – He smiled at her
- It seemed rude of my part… I just… It was weird you know, I felt like I hated myself because she was so….
- Despiteful? Yeah, I get the feeling…
- Yes. – She smiled, adjusting her glasses – And… The idea of me being with someone that awful… I just couldn't wrap my mind over it, so I found it gross…
- I know what you meant – He smiled – Because I felt the same way… It was like watching me being with someone so awful… I had shitty relationships but I would never sink that low…
- I'm glad… I mean, I'm glad you understand – She started to get nervous and blushed – I know it sounded like I was being grossed out about you, and I could never…I mean, not that I don't think your hot or something, this is not what I'm saying by the way…ok, I'll just keep quiet… - She lowered her head as Oliver just smiled, finding her nervousness cute – Ok, I'm glad we're ok, see you next time. – She waved at him and ran after Alex, opening the breach and disappearing from his sight.
END OF FLASHBACK
- Damn! – Barry said as he drank his beer, looking incredulously at Oliver – Not her too…
- I'm not saying anything… But she doesn't think I'm gross at all…
- Look at you, all red and flushed… - Barry laughed
- Are you 5?
- It's just that, we never talk about those things man… We are having a bro moment here…
- Oh my God… - Oliver covered his face with his hand. He looked at Barry – We do talk about it… Well, you talk about Iris… A lot…
- Yeah, but I don't know what is going on with you man… Since you broke up with Felicity… I don't know if you're seeing someone… You never talk about it.
- We are talking about it now, apparently…
- So? – Barry insisted
- You don't give up, do you?
- Never. – He smiled finishing his beer and ordering another – So…
- Nope… No one.
- So, if you could hook up with Supergirl, you totally would, wouldn't you?
- I'm not answering that!
- C'mon, it's me…
- Barry, if I didn't know you are immune to alcohol I would say you are a bit drunk right now.
- I'm just naturally invested in your happiness, and curious… - He laughed – I could drink this all night, man… I miss being drunk… - He murmured
- Be glad about that!
- So?
- Ok… She is pretty…
- Indeed.
- And cute…
- Like a puppy…
- Barry, would you please?
- Sorry, I'll be quiet now.
Oliver finished his beer, feeling like he had enough. He thought about what Barry was asking him. Well, he enjoyed Kara's company, it was refreshing to have her around, and she was so positive and bright and funny. Her laugh was contagious; he couldn't just don't laugh along. It was like a natural thing to do.
- She has a beautiful voice, she is a lovely person, and she is selfless and caring… I don't see why not.
- So you do like her!
- I did not say that!
- You should look at yourself talking about her, man. You're totally smitten!
- Shut up!
- I know I'm right, man!
Oliver patted his back and got up, paying the bill.
- You didn't have to… - Barry started but was interrupted.
- It's ok, next time you pay… I think it's time to go… You are way too happy and this is scary…
Barry laughed at Oliver's comment.
- You need to smile more, Ollie… You won't be so afraid of other people's smiles.
- You are way too happy and interested in my love life…
- I just want my friends to be happy… You know Kara is single as well, right?
- Stop it – Oliver said as he whispered – You're a speedster, not cupid.
- It would be nice… It's all I'm saying…
- Barry!
- Ok… See you next time. Thanks for the drinks… - Barry said as he said goodbye and went home.
Oliver saw Barry leaving and took his bike, leaving for Star City.
He had no idea what was wrong with Barry, why was he behaving so weirdly and acting like matchmaker. He started thinking about what Barry told him, about him being smitten and the way he talked about her. It wasn't possible, right? He asked himself. He was not the type of guy that daydreamed about someone, like a teenage boy in love. But then again, he couldn't help but telling the truth. She was damn beautiful.
She had amazing eyes, and the way she looked so innocent at everything was beyond cute. She would laugh at their jokes and make her own jokes and then explain it because it was all about aliens and her culture. And he found himself being fascinated about her story, her past. No one would believe she had lost everyone in her family, everyone she loved, by the way she usually acted around others, so positive, so inspiring.
He had Barry to thank now, because he couldn't stop thinking about her. Barry asked him if he would hook up with her if he had a chance… The truth was, he would totally love to. And by the way she looked at him the last time they saw each other, after another team up, he had the impression she wouldn't mind it.
FLASHBACK
The bunker was empty except for the three of them. Oliver had scars all over his chest and was stitching himself in the abs, while Barry sat on the ground catching his breath and Kara looked at him, worried. She also had something else in her eyes, and he could feel she was staring.
- How can you do it while in pain, I'll never understand…I'm glad I heal fast – Barry said, still breathy. It was a hell of a run he had, saving Oliver from an explosion while Kara brought the bomb to the sky; once she had sure it was all clear.
- I'm used to it. Had to learn on the island or I wouldn't survive…
- Impressive – Kara said as she kept staring at his bruises.
Oliver had a glimpse of Kara's eyes on him but went back on focusing on what he was doing. After he finished, he lifted his head and met her eyes, still staring at him. The blue in her eyes was a bit darker than usual. She blushed and looked into his eyes.
- I'm… How do you… - She was lost of words, feeling embarrassed for staring at him like that. What was wrong with her, she thought as she realized it was really distracting to have a shirtless Oliver right in front of you.
- It's ok… My scars are not pretty… - He said, trying to make her feel less embarrassed. Apparently it worked.
- I never saw someone with that many scars… - She tried to disguise but she was indeed curious, that was really something she had never seen before.
- Like I said before, I handled worse things than a knife wound… I'm ok, I swear.
- Glad to know – Kara smiled and he smiled back at her.
END OF FLASHBACK.
As Oliver got home and finally hit the shower, he started thinking about that night. Her eyes on him were of pure want, but he would never pressure this matter on her. He could see how conflicted she was, so he decided to help ease things for her. But that look she gave him… That deep and hypnotizing look in her eyes… It messed with his mind for a while.
As the hot water fell over his body, he closed his eyes and remembered how she didn't seem grossed out by his scars, how she looked curious at them, like she wanted to know the story of each and every single one of them. Everyone that saw them looked scared, but not her, and he was pretty sure it was not just his scars she was staring at. The way she rambled when she apologized to him was just the start of it all, every time they teamed up from that day, he would notice a few glances from her. He felt a tiny bit of hope inside of him. Not that he would think of acting on these feelings, not anytime soon at least. He was a bit unsure about how she would react… At the same time, he wondered about asking her out, for dinner or something… Would he try it? Would he consider it? Would she say yes? He had a bunch of questions on his mind, but something sure on his mind. He was now, thanks to Barry insistence on the subject and his great memory, dying to taste those soft looking lips.
He turned the shower off, water dripping from his body as he reached for a towel and wrapped around his waist. He was suddenly feeling really tired, his abs starting to hurt again. He took some pills for the pain and dropped on his back in his bed, still in his towel. He looked at the ceiling, his eyes starting to close as he once again thought about the nice scent she had every time they hugged and her soft hair brushing his face.
He felt warmth growing inside of him.
His heart felt like skipping a few beats.
It was all blurry.
But he never felt so great.
The pressure of her naked body against his was driving him insane.
How he ended up here, with her, like this, he had no idea, but he felt great. It felt like heaven.
He reached for her, grabbing a few strands of her soft hair, bringing her face closer to his. He had his back on the mattress while she lay on top of him, her knees each on a side of his waist. He felt a strong pressure, like his bones were about to break, but he couldn't care. It was just her response to him, and he knew he would have bruises and gladly accepted them.
Her fingers caressed his scars slowly while she kissed his cheeks, then his chin, then near the base of his ear. She whispered something to him, he couldn't understand what it was but he smiled anyways. One of his hands reached for her waist and ended up on her back, pressuring her against him, earning a loud moan from her lips. He smiled as he looked into her eyes and there they were. The same dark blue he saw the other day, looking at him full of want. She just smiled back at him, sliding slowly down his body, her lips reaching for his neck, the base of it, his shoulders. He hissed as he felt her warm tongue exploring his chest, her lips giving him amazing kisses, he would dream about them forever.
He actually felt like he was dreaming. Kara was there, in all her glory, on top of him, giving him the most incredible sensations he has ever had. His fingers got lost in her hair as she slowly went lower, reaching his abs. She gave him slow and torturing kisses, using her freeze breath in between the kisses, creating new sensations he couldn't even try to explain.
God that was… he didn't even know how to put into words.
And then, she reached where he wanted her the most. He actually tried to stop her, he wanted this to be about her, but she was ten times stronger than him. She locked his arms above his head, ordering him not to try to stop her again. He wouldn't disagree with her. So now, there she was, bringing him to the moon and back.
He couldn't control his hips, one of his hands played with her hair and the other grabbed the sheets really strongly. He felt the sweat coming down his forehead, over his neck. He felt everything at once and his heart started to race. She made him tremble like he never did before and started sliding back up his body, her lips stopping on his mouth. She gave him a kiss that he would never forget, so passionate, so delirious. He grabbed her hair in the back of her neck as he devoured her mouth. He couldn't control himself anymore. He felt her hand reaching for his; making him grab himself and finally take her like he wanted so badly.
- Kara… - Was all he could say before he lost it.
Kara came through the breach, hoping she reached the right place. Oliver mentioned to her that he managed to have his Mansion back, but she never visited before, so she was a bit unsure.
She looked around and saw all the pictures near the fireplace.
Yes, she was in the right place. All she had to do was to find Oliver and hope he was home.
She heard a few sounds coming from a corridor and used her super hearing.
She wasn't crazy, was she? She heard Oliver calling her name. Not calling… It sounded like a moan.
She froze. Her heart jumped inside her chest.
She took a few slowly steps towards the direction of his voice and stopped in front of the door.
Her heart raced like never before and she was really nervous about that entire situation. Ok, she heard him calling her name… Like that, but why?
She took a deep breath and grabbed the door handle, opening it slowly.
Then she froze again and her heart almost jumped from her chest.
Oliver was on his bed, apparently sleeping. But the thing is, he was naked. She tried to look to the wall or anywhere else, but then he moaned her name again. And a certain part of him was beyond awake. One of his hands was there as the other grabbed the sheets.
Kara blushed really hard.
Oliver opened his eyes slowly, breathing hard and feeling really confused.
And then he looked at the door.
- OH MY… - He jumped from the bed, sitting with his back to Kara.
- I'm sorry…I came looking for you… i… needed your help but… I can come back later… I'm sorry… - Kara also jumped when Oliver jumped, turning around really quickly and rambling nervously.
She got out as quickly as she got in, closing the door behind her. She rested her back against the wall, her heart still beating fast. She covered her face with her hands, unable to stop thinking about what she heard and what she saw. Her hands dropped to her sides and she opened her eyes.
Oliver stood by her side, with his pants on this time and looked at her. Kara jumped when she saw him, and blushed really hard.
- You're still here… - He said, not knowing what else to say. He couldn't believe she saw him…like that.
- I was on my way out, but I really need your help… So…
- Sure, I can help you… - He smiled awkwardly at her.
- Hm… about…
- Listen, about before… I'm sorry I…
- You don't need to explain…
- Yes, I do… I had a dream…
- It must have been quite the dream… - She looked at the ground.
- Yes, I'm sorry… I… - He thought about a million times if he should do this, but he was already screwed so, it wouldn't hurt to ask – I hope this doesn't ruin my chances of inviting you to dinner…
- Oh, no…
- No?
- I mean… No, it doesn't… - She smiled at him, still blushing.
- Good.
They keep staring at each other for a while.
- So… I will wait in the living room… Until you… Get fully dressed – She said as she got distracted again by the fact he was still shirtless.
- Oh, sure… - He said and went back to his room.
Later that night, Oliver went to Central City, to the same lousy country music bar from before. He was not feeling like himself. He just had a really weird day.
- I knew you would love this place! – Barry smiled as he greeted Oliver.
- Not at all… I just needed to talk…
- What happened? – Barry looked curious at him as they grabbed a table so they could talk in peace.
- Man… - Oliver said as he sat on a chair and rested his forehead on the table.
- What happened?
- Kara caught me in an embarrassing situation…
- What? – Barry said as he looked at Oliver's face, trying to understand it. Suddenly, he saw the way Oliver looked at him and started laughing. – I'm sorry…please explain… But I guess I know where this is going.
- Thanks to you, I couldn't stop thinking about her last night… I was so tired that I fell on bed and slept right away… Didn't even bother to change…So… I had a dream… And when I woke up… Well…
- Oh my… - Barry said, startled.
- Yep. – Oliver looked at the table, as he drank the beer he carried with him. – I woke up and I realized what was happening and she was there, in my room…
- She saw you… Oh my… Don't make me say it… Oh, God…
- Yep.
- Holy crap!
- I almost had a heart attack and I think she almost had one too… She went to look for help with something her vigilante friend was working on and ended up…
- Wow… - Barry looked at the table, not knowing what to say. He looked at Oliver – And… What happened next?
- I asked her out.
- WHAT?
- Man, she saw me naked… and she didn't run away… I had nothing to lose, so I asked her out…. – He drank another sip of his beer – She said yes.
- Well, this is a good sign…
- I was mortified… But…
- I see… This is well, embarrassing at least.
- We're going out tomorrow night.
Barry looked surprised at Oliver. Only him would go through something like this and still hear a yes, unbelievable. Barry smiled at Oliver and crossed his arms.
- See? I was right after all! I am indeed a great matchmaker
- I hate you! – Oliver laughed as he drank more of his beer.
Actually he didn't, he had to thank Barry later.
He was indeed a good matchmaker.
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Spoiler Alert: Prompt by TheForrestofFanfic: "Loved the story! Id love to read a fic about them both coming back to their flat after a big fight, their bruised and hurt and they just talk, vent, heal and love - keep writing i love the pairing!"