Hi guys! So this is a completely random fic because the wait until Season 2 is killing me so yeah!
Anyway, I just though - hey, wouldn't it be funny if Barry was the popular, cool one and Iris is the nerd!
DISCLAIMER: I own nothing
These characters are completely OOC - just a warning!

Iris West sat patiently in her lecture, the only one taking notes and actually paying attention to the monotonous professor. Naturally, as with all her classes, the seat next to her was empty – her being the nerd and goody-too-shoes she was. Nothing had changed since high school – the only times people would ever talk to her was to get help or something from her. But she never let it get to her of course. Some people would just never be popular. Iris continued to diligently take notes while trying to ignore the chatter surrounding her and concentrate on her mind-numbing lecturer's words.

Just as Iris felt she was going to sleep the door swung open wildly, revealing an attractive face that Iris all too recognised from her high school years: Barry Allen. Barry was the complete opposite to Iris – popular, loud, athletic, attractive and to sum it up – a jock. All the girls adored him and Iris wouldn't be surprised if she was about the only girl he didn't date in high school. He was the life of just about every party – not that Iris would know never going to one, or rather never being invited – and actually seemed like a decent guy. Ok, so maybe Iris had a teensy crush on him – but just about every girl at school had fallen for him at some point or other.

The whole class fell silent and stared at Barry, including the professor who frowned and asked, "Mr Allen isn't it? Is there a reason for your unpunctuality?"

Barry looked at the professor for a moment before responding. "I apologise Professor Collins – can I call you Steve? Anyway, you see being the first day and all it is so difficult to manoeuvre the corridors and buildings that is college." While he was talking his face was decorated with his signature grin that had got him out of just about every problem in high school. Iris can remember teachers every time he was late (which happened a lot) or handed in an assignment late (also happened a lot), he would charm all the teachers and get away with it.

Today was no exception, the professor softening and letting him off with a warning after hearing the seemingly genuine apology. "Now let's see – it would seem that there's one seat left." The professor finally said motioning toward the empty seat next to Iris.

Iris narrowed her eyes at him as he looked at her, watching for his reaction. His cocky grin never wavering Barry made his way over to her, winking at a few of the girls he passed. The class continued to stare at him as their lecturer tried to get everyone's attention. Barry placed his books on the desk and sat in the seat, extending his hand to Iris. "Barry Allen."

Iris rolled her eyes but took his hand tentatively. "I know. Iris West."

"Nice to meet you Iris. Well I guess after that display the whole class would know my name."

Iris had to return his big smile. "Well yes, certainly but I also went to your high school."

Barry frowned. "Central City High?" Iris nodded. "No way – I would know if someone as pretty as you was in my grade."

Iris blushed slightly at his comment and looked down at her book. Say something Iris, she thought to herself angrily. She looked back up at him and raised her eyebrows. "Barry Allen, if I didn't know any better I'd think you were flirting with me."

At this Barry looked shocked – as shocked as Iris was that she managed to say it. But after a second the smile returned to his charming face and he too raised his eyebrows. "You know better do you? So tell me, Iris, what was I doing?"

Iris couldn't help but notice that he had leaned a little closer and she panicked – her breathe hitching in her throat and her face turning red. She couldn't help but notice all the stares from other classmates – most directed at Barry but a few glares at her too. Just as she was about to say something – probably really stupid – the professor addressed them. "Mr Allen and Miss West, please keep the volume down."

Iris sighed in relief as Barry nodding at the lecturer. Under other circumstances she would have been mortified and ashamed for being scolded but she couldn't have been more grateful for the interruption as she awkwardly mumbled an apology, causing a few stifled laughs.

"Um, so did I miss anything important?" Barry whispered in her ear making her jump.

"Not really – just copy my notes."

"Great! Thanks by the way."

After another half hour of Barry copying Iris's notes while Iris tried to take notes (which was rather difficult with him sitting next to her), the class ended. As Iris was packing her things her path was blocked by Barry and a group of girls wanting to talk to Barry.

The first one – a beautiful brunette spoke first. "Hi, I'm Linda. These are my friends Sophie, Jasmine and Emily. You must be Barry. We've heard a lot about you." Her friends behind her giggled – looking to Iris like evil cheerleaders.

Barry smiled and gestured towards Iris. "Nice to meet you all. This is Iris."

Linda smiled at her – more of a grimace actually, the type of bitchy look Iris had grown used to over the years.

Linda looked again at Barry and continued to smile. "Anyway, there's this party tonight in my friend's room and we were all hoping you could join us and bring a few of your friends." The girls behind her giggled again.

So much for College being completely different to high school Iris thought painfully.

"Sounds cool."

Linda laughed. "Great, it starts at 10 and it's in room 271. Don't be late!"

With that Linda and her band of bitches walked off. Barry turned around to Iris. "Guess I'll see you there."

Iris looked up at him in shock. "What?" Great! – her voice sounded squeaky and scared.

"Well they said bring some friends and you did help me take notes so I think you'll qualify. Besides it'll be fun."

"Umm.." What the hell Iris? Barry's asking me to a freakin' party and all I can say is what and um?

"Oh no! You have been to college parties before haven't you?" Iris blushed again and looked away. Barry gawked. "No way! Now you have no choice! You're coming! See you at 10." Barry ran off before Iris could respond – leaving her speechless.

Iris continued to gape at Barry's retreating form before she turned on her heel and raced back to her dorm to get ready for her first ever college party.

I might continue...