102 DCTV Fan-fiction 2 - The Evolution of Snowbarry

Plot: This is Snowbarry fluff. The story line between these two characters happen way faster than the tv series. Based on the episodes of the Flash but focused on the evolution of the relationship between Barry and Caitlin. First chapter begins when Barry wakes up at STAR Labs.

Pairing: BarryxCait

NOTE: Book 2 of this series is finished, the Book 3 for this is currently WIP

Disclaimer: I do not own the Flash nor the characters

It's been nine months since the particle accelerator had exploded and Barry Allen now lays unconscious on a stretcher while Dr. Snow only meters away focuses on his heart monitor.

Caitlin's POV

*Beep…Beep..Beep… Beep*

She shifts her glance to the man that lay before her. She watches as his chest moves up and down as he breathes. Six months ago, Caitlin would never have thought she would be sitting here beside a man she barely knew, reasoning with herself that it could be possible... could she? No. Wait. She couldn't like this man…for goodness sake he was in a coma! Caitlin pushing herself off the bedside chair, shakes the thought of such nonsense away… or at least tries too.

And at that very moment, it was if the gods heard her plea and the sudden melody of Poker Face streamed through the labs speakers, tearing herself away from her inner thoughts. Caitlin turns knowing that the only person that would have played such music was none other than her colleague and friend Cisco.

"Cisco?" Caitlin askes as she points her hand towards the roof.

"Oh hey Caitlin… sup? He mused as he made his way to Barry's side.

"Ugh… what's up with the music?"

"Oh right…he likes this song" Cisco cooed slightly examining the sleeping patient.

"How could you possible know that" Caitlin asks rolling her eyes.

"Checked his facebook page of course… I mean he can hear everything right?"

It took a second for Caitlin to answer but mainly for her to process the question.

"I guess the auditory functions are the last sensory faculties to deteriorate." Caitlin mumbled back trying to distract herself from the sudden realization of her new found vulnerability.

Of course, how could she be so stupid! The senses of hearing have been medically researched as the last functions to deteriorate, oh hell why hadn't she thought of that before? I mean she was a doctor. *Stupid, stupid, stupid* she thought. You just spilled you guts to a completely comatose however very attractive stranger. Mentally kicking herself in the shins she opted for optimism and thought better of it. It couldn't be real… even if medical research had proven it. Nope he hasn't heard a single thing. Feeling slightly better with those last thoughts she straightened herself up, because if she let herself believe that he did hear her… she'd have to admit that she had just opened herself up for more pain and loss. And she wasn't prepared to lose anyone again. Not this time. Not if she could help it.

Barry's POV

Ugh… where am I? A sudden blast music streams into Barry's unconsciousness. Barry tries to process the sudden flood of sounds, smells and voices that flood his senses all at once. Unable to stop the blaring pain in his head, Barry focuses on the voices he thinks he hears in the distance. Iris… Joe? But they're too far for him to know. Wishing he could just wake up, he manages to crack his eyes slightly open and before a sudden flood of light blinds him and his eyes instinctively close again he sees a blurry image of a woman. She is a beautiful woman with delicate features and wavy brown hair that falls around her head to frame her small face. Wanting to know who she is Barry tries to speak but no words come out. His body lays frozen. Starting to panic Barry wills himself to wake up… to move and then a sudden pulse of electricity shoots through his entire body. As if struck by lightning, Barry shoots upright gasping for air, his lungs suddenly feeling so dry.

Looking around, the room is spinning however nothing looks familiar. He notices at first what seems like blurry versions of monitors, medical equipment and a lot of probes and wires attached to his body. Suddenly in all the confusion he momentarily feels a sense of calmness when a cool pair of hands brushes against his chest. It's the woman. But what is she doing. Barry unsure who she is had a strange feeling. He didn't know why but he felt safe in her hands. Suddenly he noticed they weren't alone and that he didn't know where the hell he was. Everything was happening so fast he couldn't comprehend what was going on. He just needed to get out of there. The woman kept shouting things at him and examining him but he couldn't concentrate on anything she was saying.

"Where am I?"

"Dude, chill."

"Who are you ? Where am -?

"I'm Cisco and this here is Cait—Dr. Snow. You're at S.T.A.R Labs" Cisco said as he tried to calm Barry down.

"S.T.A.R Labs? Wh—What am I doing here?"

"You were struck by lightning dude!" Cisco mused.

"I need you to pee in this cup?" interrupted Caitlin.

"Not right this second…" snatching the cup from Caitlin, Cisco continued "As I was saying… you were struck by lightning and have been in a coma for like 9 months… we've been monitoring you're vitals and health ever since"

"Wai- Wait no what?" Backing away, Barry felt even more confused. He needed to get out of here. Turning to get away he stumbled to face a large monitor screen.

"What the hell? Lighting gave me abs?" Barry stared at the monitor in front of him.

Suddenly Caitlin Snow was inches in front of him, her hands on his chest. For a brief moment he held his breath. Her touch was light and cool. For some reason he couldn't explain he felt his muscles relax under her touch. There was something about her. But he couldn't place it. He didn't know her. He would have never forgotten someone as beautiful as she was.

"Interesting… You're muscles seem to be in a state of constant regeneration."

Wait. This woman… he voice, I've heard it before. But how? Barry was stumped. How he could have heard her voice before? Suddenly Barry got distracted by all the information that he now just somehow heard. I was struck by lightning? In a coma for nine months? In S.T.A.R Labs? Wait. Did she say pee in a cup?

Feeling as he couldn't breathe, a sudden voice behind him startled him.

"Welcome back Mr. Allen!"

"Dr. Wells?"

"I see Dr Snow and Mr Ramon have caught you up with the past events that led you hear?"

"Umm—"

"I see… take a walk with me Mr. Allen"

Hesitant Barry followed behind Dr Wells. Turning the corner Dr Wells held out a S.T.A.R Labs jumper "Mr Allen"

"Um.. thanks but why am I here?

"Well… you may recall nine months ago the particle accelerator was unveiled. During that time, my greatest achievement was realized. However, we were successful for 45 minutes before the storm created a chain reaction that led to an explosion and - -"

"And the lightning that hit me." Barry finished staring down at the particle accelerator below them.

"Yes. Fortunately I heard of your condition and Joe and Iris gave me permission to monitor you here at S.T.A.R Labs"

"Iris and Joe?"

"Yes they visited a lot, however the past few months less so."

Barry couldn't hide the disappointment in his eyes. He had loved Iris since before he even knew.

"Oh but don't worry Mr. Allen I can positively assure you that you were well taken care for by Dr. Snow. She has stayed many late nights against my advice and has not left your side since."

The sudden realization that Caitlin had been by his side since he was struck by lightning stirred something strange within him. Sure he was feeling grateful for what she has done, for what they all have done for him but something about Caitlin stuck with him and he couldn't shake it. He had a feeling he knew her but how could that be possible?

Chapter End