Summary: "Table for two, please."

Prompt used: late for a date

A/N: Last story! I don't what to feel about this one, tbh. Happy Valentine's again! :-)

"Can you please stop looking at me like that?" Barry Allen asked and plead in a nervous tone while clearing his throat and looked back at the figure across him.

He notices her doe brown eyes twinkling with delight, soft lips curling up in a smirk, fingers gently tapping on the table; waiting for the arrival of their food. It also didn't escape his sight of how breath taking she looked, light make up on her face.

A red dress fitting her perfectly, showing a bit of her creamy porcelain skin matched with red painted pair of lips.

"Oh. Bartholomew Henry Allen, bothered by my stare? How unusual that is." She replied then giggled at the sight of his cheeks turning red.

He shakes his head and sighs, "I'm sorry, Cait. For being late."

Caitlin Snow raises a brow causing Barry to let out a sigh once more, "Again."

She giggles and grabs his hand, squeezing it tightly, "I forgive you, Barry."

He looks at her and shyly nods, "Just make sure you're late because of being a forensic scientist and not because you were busy with some other girl or girls."

Barry gasped, suppressing a smirk and laugh, "I assure you, I was late because I'm Bartholomew Henry 'Always Late' Allen. For real? Girls? Am I that good-looking?"

Caitlin looks at him with a serious expression, "Good. I'm just checking. Don't flatter yourself, Mr. Allen."

He grins at her, "Well, I'm not really used to having a jealous girlfriend, Dr. Snow."

She rolls her eyes, a faint shade of red coating her face, "Better be used to it. I'm not used to having such a charming boyfriend either."

Barry laughs and smirks at her, "Well, practice makes perfect."

Caitlin smiles at him, "Happy Valentine's, Barry."

He smirks wider, "Happy Valentine's, baby cakes."

Her eyes widened at the nickname, "Didn't I tell you to stop calling me that?" Barry laughs at her glare, "Why not? It's cute."

She rolls her eyes while he grins at her; their food finally being served.

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He laughed at the memory of their first date, gazing at the woman beside her.

She looks at him and stuck out her tongue, "You were late and now your laughing by yourself, should I be worried, Flash?"

Emerald green eyes widened, "Cait! Secret identity, remember?"

Caitlin rolled her eyes at his attempt of copying her, "You know, for being the fastest man alive, you're still late."

Barry shakes his head in disbelief, thankful that they were currently on the top of a hill and having a Valentine's dinner picnic date with no one in earshot to hear their conversation.

A year has passed since I had my fateful encounter of being struck by lightning then becoming Central City's Hero, Flash.

I became a metahuman, who vowed to protect my city.

I wasn't the only one who became a metahuman, a lot of people were affected by the particle accelerator explosion.

The threat of abusive and evil metahumans was upon Central City; I was the only man fast enough to stop them.

It wasn't easy being the hero, but thanks to my team; it became lighter and more bearable.

Harry Wells, Cisco Ramon, and of course, Caitlin Snow helps me in becoming the hero that Central City needs.

With my speed and their help, Central City won't ever lose the light and hope it radiates.

"But you're just twenty minutes late this year, an improvement nonetheless, Mr. Allen." She said in a teasing tone accompanied with a bright smile to the man, who shakes his head in embarrassment.

Barry sighs and looks at her, "Promise me you won't leave me because I'm always late."

Caitlin bit her lower lip then stare back at him nervously, "I don't know. Depends if I meet another version of you who's on time or if you're late on our wedding day."

He chuckles lightly and felt the quick beats of his heart, "I assure you that even if you meet another Bartholomew Henry Allen, who's always on time; I'm fully confident you'll pick me."

She smiles at him, "Really? How sure are you, Mr. Allen?"

He grins back at her, "You love me too much, Dr. Snow."

Caitlin rolls her eyes then pulls him for a chaste kiss.

"I can say the same to you too."

Barry grins in their kiss, "Of course, baby cakes."

She shoved him away from her with the addition of playfully slapping his arm.

"I swear to you, one day, I'll arrive on time for our date. Don't worry, I won't be late on our wedding day. I'll make sure I'll be there in time, watching you gorgeously walk down the aisle."

Caitlin felt her cheeks flush and heart skip a beat, "You better stick on your promise to me, Bartholomew Henry Allen."

He grabs her hand and looks straight at her doe brown pair, "I will, Caitlin Snow. And I will definitely stick another thing in you, in the future of course."

Her eyes widened, ready to slap him once again but Barry cuts her off with a searing kiss and pulling closer to himself. She slowly melts into the kiss, savoring the taste of the man she loved with all of her being; nobody pulls away until they were out of breath.

They press their heads together, mouthing silent words and causing smiles to appear on both of their faces.

"Can you take me home now, Barry?" She asked with a small smile.

"Of course. Can I stay for a while in your home? Hold you for a bit longer? Please." He asked with his puppy eyes that Caitlin can't resist.

"Sure. Just make sure you saved room for dessert." Caitlin said with a smirk.

"…What?" Barry asks then she whispers in his ear causing his eyes to widen, face flush red and something to twitch violently.

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"I know I'm a minute late and you're impatient but we're almost there, Caitlin Snow. Don't freeze me, please, baby cakes." Barry said with a grin, hearing her soft laughter.

Her eyesight was temporarily stolen by the blue bandana that was wrapped around her head.

Caitlin felt her heart beating quickly, as Barry held her hand leading her through who knows where. She was very accustomed to how strong yet gentle his hand felt, reminding her of the moments that he had held tightly in her arms and touched her with such care.

Really, care? We both know he also touched you many times that involved something much more than care. Mixed with want and need, if I may add.

Her cheeks reddened at the familiar distorted voice in her mind and a sigh escapes her mouth,

Frost! Do not ruin the moment, please.

Fine. I'll come back when the two of you are over with this lovey-dovey shit. Remember to use protection, Caity.

She heard her stupid giggling and, "Frost!"

Barry looks back at her with an amused expression, "Cait? You okay there?"

Caitlin flushes red and slowly nods, "Y-Y-Yeah. I was just talking with Frost."

The speedster nods his head, "Okay. Say hello for me. Come on, we're almost there."

She grips his hand tighter, walking further into whatever Barry was leading her into.

Hello, cutie. Caitlin heard Frost whisper once more, the auburn-haired doctor ignored the remark; face tinted red.

"We're here!" Barry announced with a wide grin then quickly removes the blindfold of his girlfriend.

She blinks her eyes a bit then a silent gasp escapes her mouth, gazing at the giant tree with gold fairy lights hanged around it. On the center of the small forest was a table with two chairs, a candelabra was placed on the middle of the table together with plates and silverware.

A soft music was also playing, setting the romantic mood that Barry wanted to have as he watches the amazed stare of the woman, he loves the most in the whole multiverse.

Then you smiled and I reached out to you

I could tell you were lonely too

One look, then it all began for you and me

The moment that we touched, I knew that there would be

"Barry…" Caitlin softly murmurs.

"Do you like it, Cait?" He asks with a hopeful tone while gazing at her.

She looks back at him, "No, I don't."

Barry gulps, "Wha—"

Caitlin giggles softly, "Of course, I do! Oh my god, Barry! I love it!" She wraps him in her arms, wanting to stay in his arms for the rest of their life.

A sigh escapes his mouth as he hugs her back, "You scared me there a bit, Cait. I'm glad you loved it." He hugs her tightly as possible, wanting to stay in the exact same spot forever.

"Do you mind if I use Flashtime?" Barry asks feeling Caitlin laugh lightly, "Go on, Flash."

Suddenly the music was cut off, the leaves swaying lightly because of the wind stopped their dance, and the whole world behind them was frozen.

He looks at Caitlin with a bright smile, "Can we stay in Flashtime forever, Cait? Stare at you until God knows how long. Hold, touch, and kiss you until I pass out from using Flashtime."

She smiles back at him, "I wish of all those things to, Barry. Unfortunately, I'm not a speedster plus you're the only one who can last long inside Flashtime. I want to stay here too, forever and for eternity just with you."

Barry grabs her face, touching her cheek lovingly, "I want to be with you until my last breath, Caitlin Snow."

She leans into his touch and her finger caressing his cheek, "I want to be with you until my last breath too, Barry Allen."

Flashtime ends, the movement of the world continues once more while his lips were pressed against hers; staying in their own world for a while.

"This is the best Valentine's date ever, Barry Allen." Caitlin said while taking a bite of the red velvet cake that Barry bought.

He grins at her, "Glad you love it, Caitlin Snow. My girl only deserves the best in this world." She looks at him and smiles widely, "Thank you. You're the best boyfriend ever."

Barry laughs and smirks at her, "Sorry if I didn't get you your favorite flowers."

She shakes her head in amusement, "Don't worry. At least I have you, that's enough for me."

He grins widely, "I didn't get you flowers, so I got you this instead."

Barry stands up and kneels down in front of Caitlin, who's eyes widened and mouth letting out a gasp.

He looks at her lovingly, smiling widely, a red velvet box containing a diamond ring was present in front of the doctor.

Two less lonely people in the world

And it's gonna be fine

Out of all the people in the world

I just can't believe you're mine

"Caitlin Snow, STAR Labs resident doctor and biochemist. A superhero, with powers or not, my best friend and my girlfriend. I want you to know that the years we've been through weren't easy especially for two metahumans who had a lot of scuffle with bad guys and metahumans."

"Without you, I would be lost in this world. So, thank you, for always having my back and believing in me especially at the times when I couldn't and wouldn't believe in myself. The woman who had endured all of those late arrivals of her boyfriend during their date nights."

"The woman who had patched me up all the times I was careless and reckless, not listening to her or to the team. The woman who always knew everything and what to do, kept everyone and everything intact. The woman who was so selfless, she'll choose to hurt silently and alone."

"And of course, the woman who got me all smitten like a moth drawn to a bright flame. The woman that I love with all of my heart, I was convinced she was my soulmate, the first day we met and you asked me for a urine sample; I knew I was smitten."

Barry ends his speech, glancing at the auburn-haired woman, who was wearing a teary grin and had droplets around her doe brown eyes.

He clears his throat,

"Dr. Caitlin Snow, can you make me the fastest and happiest man alive? Will you be my, Dr. Caitlin Snow-Allen?"

She gasps loudly, sniffling and smiling widely at the man kneeling in front of her, "Yes! I would be honored, Bartholomew Henry Allen."

Quick as lightning, Barry stood up and slid the diamond ring on her hand; fitting perfectly and shining brightly.

Caitlin pulls him into a hug, kissing his lips passionately then peppering his face with kisses and smiling widely, "I'm so happy, Bartholomew Henry Allen, my husband."

He smirks at her actions, "My most handsome husband in the universe, baby cakes." She giggles and pulls him to a hug, "The most handsome man in the whole multiverse."

The pair stayed like that for a while, letting the happiness and pure bliss to sink in their systems. "I want to be with you until my last breath, Barry."

He smiles then pulls her once more for a kiss, savoring the feeling and taste of her.

"I want to be with you until my last breath too, Caitlin." He replies back, smiling in their kiss and swaying lightly at the music playing in the background.

"Barry?" Caitlin asks the man beside her.

"Yes, my wife?" Barry answers lovingly, snuggling to her like a cat.

She giggles lightly, "I wanted to tell you something, my husband?"

"What?" He asks with a smile.

Caitlin scoots closer to him, resting her head on his shoulder,

"There's two less lonely people in the multiverse tonight."

Barry looks at her and chuckles, "And it's gonna be fine."

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He blinks and chuckles to himself, staring at the woman beside him. Admiring the wonder that she is.

"God, I miss you, Cait." Barry says with a smile, tears falling down his face.

He closes his eyes, "I wished I ran back in time, to still have you in my arms. I would've messed with every timeline if that means I'll have you by my side forever and ever."

A memory comes back to him, the familiar scenario and their exchange.

"Bartholomew Henry Allen, don't you dare run back in time even if I die. I swear I am going to file a divorce and throw away your diamond ring!" Caitlin said in an angry yet melancholic tone.

He chuckles bitterly, "But I want you to be my side forever, Caitlin Snow-Allen."

She wipes her tears, "I want that too, Barry Allen. But endangering the multiverse and the whole time and space continuum, I love you so much but please don't."

Barry kneels down beside her wheel chair, grabbing her hand and squeezing it three times, "You're such a nerd, baby cakes. Why am I so hopelessly in love with you?"

Caitlin sniffs and ruffles his brown hair that she loved playing with so much, "You're a bad model, baby cakes. Why am I so hopelessly devoted into a man who's always late?"

He chuckles, ignoring the wet tears around his eyes, "Cause I'm so charming?"

She looks at him, leans down and pecks his lips, "Charming and so much more."

Barry smiles into their kiss then stands up, pushing her wheel chair, "Stay strong, Cait. We can get through this, we've been through too much. I want to be with you until my last breath, Caitlin Snow-Allen."

Caitlin smiles weakly, "I will. Me and Frost will. I want to be with you until my last breath too, Bartholomew Henry Allen."

He pushes the wheelchair forward, ignoring the blackhole inside his heart and the choice of running back in time to change everything; to have her with him healthy and strong just like the good old days.

"You kept your promise, Cait." Barry said with a teary smile then hugged her, sobbing.

I wish it was you, Caitlin Snow-Allen, my most beautiful and most amazing wife.

"Thank you, Barry Allen." He swore he heard her voice as the wind continued blowing. He might be going crazy but he knew that was her voice.

He continued hugging her… gravestone. He knew it wasn't her and it was impossible for her to be by his side once more.

Good thing I loved believing in the impossible. He thought, sniffling and sobbing as he clung on the stone; willing his imagination to believe that he was once again in the arms of his wife.

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"Good evening, sir. Table for?" Barry looks up at the receptionist and smiled,

"Table for two. Widower and memories." He replied and went inside the familiar looking restaurant that he had always come in late for the past years.

He sat and stared at the empty seat across him.

"I'm not late, Cait. I told you, one day, I'll arrive on time." Barry said with an emotionless chuckle and smiled to himself.

Too bad you're already gone.

A/N: That ends the SB Valentine series! I want to thank simplysnowbarry for the Valentine challenge! Thank you for reading! Send your feedbacks and votes are well-appreciated! Until the next SB Challenge, see you! Also, don't forget to checkout my other Snowbarry fanfics here for more Snowbarry enjoyment! ;)

Another prompt inspiration for this story is the six word story: Table for two, widower and memories.