[Snowbarry]

Caitlin absolutely hates acting, but when it comes to Barry she can't seem to say no his requests, no matter how crazy they maybe. Caitlin finds herself pretending as Barry's girlfriend in order to make Iris jealous. But what happens when their plan backfires, leading to a confused Barry and a jealous Caitlin.

*In this version, the reverse flash is already dead. But Eddie didn't die, instead they found another way to defeat Eobard Thawne

Disclaimer: I own nothing but the plot. I do not own The Flash or it's characters (although I wish I did)

Barry Allen was in a bad mood. Which was really uncharacteristic for the speedster. Yes, the carefree and enthusiastic Barry was sulking in a corner at Jitters.

Barry's phone buzzes out of the blue, making him jump a little. He glances at the phone, and Caitlin's name appears on screen. He answers immediately, praying for the first time, that some Meta-human was actually causing trouble somewhere. Just so he won't have to go through the dreaded lunch meeting with Iris and Eddie.

"So, how are you holding up?" Caitlin asks, with a comforting tone.

"Please tell me why I have to go through this, exactly?" Barry says on the phone, practically begging Caitlin to make up an excuse just to get him out the situation.

"Because... you are her Best Friend, and as a Friend you need to support her" Caitlin exclaims on the phone, as if explaining it to Barry for the nth time.

"Really nice emphasis on the 'Friend' part there Cait" Says Barry, trying to sound hurt. But, the truth is talking to Caitlin lifted his mood a bit.

"Want me to "accidentally" let lose one of the Metas here, so you'd have an excuse to cancel on them?" Caitlin asks, sounding amused. It made Barry crack a small smile, because it was as if she knew what was going on his mind a few moments ago.

"Or maybe, we could borrow Cisco's weather wand for a bit..." Barry said playfully, suggesting that they conjure up a storm just to cancel the lunch date.

"hmmm that could work..." trying to sound serious, as if she's actually considering the plan.

But before Barry can respond, he spots an ever gorgeous Iris West entering the Cafe with the blonde detective in tow.

"As much as I'd love to go through with that, I think our plan might be a little too late. They're already entering Jitters as we speak"

"oh to bad.. Well good luck Barry!"

"Thanks Cait, talk to you later.." Says Barry ending the call. His eyes still fixed on Iris and Eddie making their way inside the Cafe.

"Hey guys, over here!" Barry shouted over the bustling noise of the cafe.

Rushing to where he was seated, Iris had a warm smile on her face as soon as her eyes landed on him. It made Barry's heart flutter as it always did, from the moment he knew that he was in love with his best friend. That's why it was hard for Barry to keep a smile on his face, knowing that the reason Iris wanted to meet with him was to tell him the news that she was moving in with Eddie. Good thing Joe already told Barry before hand, but already having that knowledge didn't make it easier for Barry.

when she reached the table, Iris gave Barry a friendly hug. Eddie soon followed behind Iris, giving Barry a bright smile of acknowledgement.

"It's been a while Barry, it feels like I haven't seen you in ages!" Iris started out.

"Yeah.. work has been kind of hectic lately" Says Barry, scratching the back his neck.

"But I haven't seen you in CCPD for days, even the chief was starting to wonder where you were..." Iris asks confused, and she was right. Barry avoided going to the station, choosing to finish his work at S.T.A.R labs instead. Iris was spending so much time at the station with Eddie and Joe, that's why Barry couldn't stand staying there.

"Oh, by work I meant helping out at S.T.A.R. labs" he explained.

After everything that happened with the reverse flash, Barry still couldn't help but think about the newspaper article Gideon showed that had the name Iris West-Allen. It gave Barry a bit of hope, that maybe he and Iris can have a future together. Barry badly wanted to show Iris the newspaper, but when Eobard Thawne disappeared so did Gideon.

"You've been spending so much time there Barry, I'm starting to think that you've forgotten all about us." Iris says, with a sad smile.

To Barry it sounded as if she was jealous because he was spending more time with Caitlin and Cisco, but he knew deep down that Iris was just probably thinking about Joe being left behind with no one to take care of him, when she moves in with Eddie.

Even though Barry knew what Iris meant by that, he couldn't shake the thought that what if Iris would get jealous for real? Maybe that would make her realize her feelings for him. Yeah that could work... Barry thought to himself. The gears in his mind already turning, coming up with a plan to make Iris jealous.

"Hello, Earth to Barry!" The sound of Iris calling him brought him back to the present, he shook his head and returned his focus back to Iris and Eddie, who was giving him weird looks.

"Oh.. Sorry about that, I was just uh.. I remembered that I still have some samples that I have to work on for uh.. Caitlin, I mean Dr. Snow back at the Lab" Barry explained sheepishly.

"Anyways, back to the reason why I wanted to talk to you personally Barry. I wanted to tell you that, me and Eddie are moving in together!" Iris says happily.

Barry thought that he was already prepared to hear that, but hearing it personally from Iris and seeing how happy she looked while telling him the news wasn't easy at all for him.

"That's great guys! I'm happy for you.." Barry tries to say enthusiastically. Smiling widely, but it quite didn't reach his eyes.

The couple in front of him glanced at each other and smiled, oblivious to the fact that he was struggling to keep the smile on his face.

Barry already wanted to get out of there, he didn't want to see them being all sweet to each other. Of course he wanted Iris to be happy, that's all he ever wanted for her, but it was breaking his heart to see her with someone else. Someone who was not him..

Looking for a quick escape, Barry glanced at his phone. Pretending that someone actually texted him, he took a few seconds to to scan through his phone.

Clearing his throat "uhm.. guys as much as I'd like to stay and chat, they already need me back at the Lab" he says, apologetically.

"You're leaving already? But we just got here..."

"I know, I'm really sorry guys! I'll make it up to you some other time?" Barry offered.

"Actually, me and Eddie are planning a family dinner at our place this Friday. You could invite Caitlin and Cisco too! If you like.."

"Uh that.. that would be great, I'll pass them the invite. I'm really sorry guys, but I gotta run" he says, while getting up from his seat, already eyeing the door.

"Bye Barry, I guess we'll see you this Friday?" Eddie says, speaking to up Barry for the first time.

"Yeah, see you guys!" giving them a small wave as he exits the cafe.

As soon as he steps out of Jitters and on to the pavement, Barry started running. He was flashing all around the city, trying to clear his head. At the back of his mind, Barry thought about his plan awhile ago to make Iris jealous. He kept playing it around in his head, if he really wanted to go through with that then he needs to find a girl, a girl crazy enough to go along with his plan. He was getting a bit frustrated, thinking that the list of meta-humans locked in S.T.A.R. labs was probably longer than the list of girls that he knew personally.

Barry started to make a list women that he knew in his head.

There was Iris, but of course she's not included since she's the one the plan was directed at... then there was Linda, but they did break up so she's off the list.. then there's also Felicity, but he knew that he would be the first on Oliver Queen's hit list if he ever tries to make a move on Felicity. That leave's me with Caitlin.. it made Barry stop in his tracks, he never thought of Caitlin that way. To Barry, if there would be anyone closer to him than Iris that would be Caitlin. Aside from patching him up every time he gets beaten up, Caitlin was also his confidant and best friend.

With that thought in mind, he started running back to S.T.A.R. Labs.