You gasped as you shot up from your bed. Sweat and tears mixed as you wiped your face, your breathing slowly turning back to normal. You closed your eyes and laid back down as you sighed. Your nightmares were getting worse and no matter how hard you tried you just couldn't get rid of them.

It has been three weeks since the "incident" and you weren't sure you could take much more of your mind reminding you of it. You looked at your hands as they trembled, a bit of light emanating from the tips of your fingers.  You growled deep in your throat as you clenched your teeth and you hands at the same time. Anger bubbled up inside your chest as you tried to ward off the remainder of that nightmare.

You heard a crash and a shout of pain from downstairs. Your body tensed until you heard a woosh and then you relaxed. You forgot Barry had stayed over last night after finishing a quick mission with a young Metahuman. The sound of feet walking up the stairs alerted you to his impending arrival.

You closed your eyes and pretended to sleep, though you weren't sure why. You guess you didn't want Barry to see you were yet again woken up by your own mind. You heard him place something on your side table. The bed dipped as he sat down and creaked as he leaned closer to you. You felt the heat from his body as he leaned closer to you.

"I know you're awake." You felt his hand run through some of your hair and moved it our of your face. "I brought you some breakfast."

You peeked an eye open and was greeted with a big warm smile. Barry always knew how to make you feel better. Especially with food.

You sat up slowly. "You didn't burn down the house."

He chuckled as he handed you the food-laden tray. "Or the food. But I promise to replace your pot. I temporarily forgot it was hot."

You scowled at him but it quickly fell away as you started to eat. Barry may be a fool sometimes but he sure knew how to cook. You nodded and hmmed as Barry started to ramble about his day and the plans he had. But despite your best abilities to busy yourself with eating and filling your head with Barry's voice, your nightmares crept back into your mind.

Dark corners. Wet, musty, smells. Abandoned buildings. Trash strewed everywhere. Dogs barking in the distance. Not a soul in sight. Your body ached as you got up off the filthy street ground. You could taste blood as you wiped your split lip. Your breathing ragged. Your enemy just a few paces in front of you, his yellow eyes glinting lustily in the darkness. A shiver ran down your back and you could feel the pain in your arm and gut. But you couldn't move.

"(Y/n)"

You didn't blink. You didn't breath.

"(Y/n)?"

The yellow eyes seemed to move closer. Your heart hurt as it sped up.

"(Y/n)!"

You flinched as you felt a hand on your cheek wiping at tears that unknowingly fell. You opened your eyes that you didn't know you closed. Barry stared back at you, his brows pulled together and his lips set in a worried thin line. You blinked and more tears fell. A sob caught in your throat, making you drop your fork to cover your mouth. Your breath quickened and more tears fell.

Without a word, Barry took the food from your bed to your side table. Quietly he climbed into bed with you, gently putting you down to rest your head next to his. He gave you a small smile before pulling you to his chest, your head nestled into his neck. He stroked your hair and another sob escaped.

"I'm right here," he whispered, "just let it out."

You let the flood gates go, sobs racking your body as you wrapped your arms around the man beside you. All your fear, your anger, your hatred, your pain, and your shame fell away in tears and cries as you soaked Barry's shirt. But he didn't mind. He held you tight, rubbing your back and stroking your hair. You even felt a few light kisses on your head and brow.

After what felt like ages you calmed down. You didn't look up into Barry's eyes, ashamed of your break down but thankful for his steady embrace. You pulled away and closed your eyes as you came to terms with reality. You kept them closed when you felt his forehead come to touch yours, his breath moving some of your hair.

"Talk to me (Y/n). What's going on in that beautiful head of yours?"

You smirked but didn't move as you spoke. "I see him whenever I close my eyes. Whenever I stop thinking. Whenever I am alone."

You felt the bed shift and a light kiss on your nose. You opened your eyes and found him smiling at you sweetly as he laid his head not far from yours. He reached over and stroked your cheek. You felt his legs entwine with yours, his free hand taking yours under the blanket.

"You're not alone," he whispered, "I am right here and I don't plan on going anywhere."

You couldn't help but smile as he continued to stroke your cheek. You reached up and placed your hand over his. Tears began to form but for different reasons. You looked into his eyes and took a deep breath.

"But my mutation. My history. Why would you stay with me?" Your voice was small but it sounded loud in your ears.

Barry reached around you and pulled you to him, your noses almost touching. "Because I would be an idiot to leave the woman I love to be tormented by the man who brought you to me." This time it was his turn to close his eyes. "I stay because I know what an amazing woman you are and what awesome power you have to be one of, if not the strongest metahuman out there." He opened his eyes and your breath caught at the intensity of his stare. "I banished that man from this earth and I plan on banishing him from your mind."

Your heart skipped a beat at his declaration and you smiled as tears fell. Quickly and with little thought, you closed the small gap between you and pressed your lips to his. he responded immediately, wrapping you up close to him. His kiss successfully drew out the rest of your pain and the memory of being trapped in that alleyway. Now all you could think of was his lips on yours, his fingers in your hair, and his blue eyes smiling at you as you pulled away, the both of you grinning like fools.

Hi! Guys, I am such a butt for not updating so much but I plan on updating a lot more frequently. I may set a specific day for it but I'm not so sure when yet. I'll keep you posted ;) anyways, enjoy this new one and look forward to more!