New beginnings

6

Caitlin stumbled out of the club, and took a huge gulp of fresh air. To her surprise she had actually enjoyed herself. Everyone was great company. Caitlin was actually glad that Barry had forced her out, she had no idea how badly she needed a night out, some time to let down her hair and have some fun. Not that she'd ever admit it to Barry. She watched as everyone else, worse for wear, stumbled out and took off in their direction of their homes. Caitlin sighed as Barry came up to her

"What do you want?"

"Come on latte, time to get you home"

"I can manage"

"But I'm a gentleman and want to walk you home to make sure your ok"

"I can manage" Caitlin said, as she put one foot in front of the other, and stumbled. Caitlin braced herself for the fall and impact but instead found two strong arms around her, preventing her from falling.

"I hate you" said Caitlin as she looked up into Barry's face

"I know you do, but we need to get you home. Now, will you please let me walk you home?"

"No" said Caitlin, going to sit on the wall

Barry sighed. "Why not?"

"Because my feet hurt" said Caitlin, taking her shoes off and wiggling her toes

Barry went up to her and crouched down. "Come on latte, get on my back"

"What?"

"I'm going to give you a piggy back home"

"Your not serious"

"Well it's either that or I carry you home bridal style. I know which one I'd prefer, but you wouldn't like it. So come on, piggyback it is"

Caitlin sighed and climbed onto Barry's back, "I still hate you" she muttered 

"I know you do. Right, I don't know where you live so I need directions please"

Caitlin shuffled into Barry's back, as she gave him directions. He was very warm as Caitlin lay against his back. I could get used to this she thought as she closed her eyes.

"Are you ok latte?" asked Barry, noticing how quiet Caitlin was

"Yes, I'm fine" she replied, remembering where she was. "Take a left here, then go straight ahead for two blocks, then a right. Then you'll see my building"

"Ok"

When they arrived, Caitlin jumped off his back, and began to go in.

"Wait latte"

"What now?"

"At least let me walk you inside. See your ok"

Caitlin was about to object when Barry interrupted, "come on latte, haven't I proved myself tonight that my intentions are good?"

Caitlin couldn't disagree. He had been a perfect gentleman all night, so she found herself agreeing and leading him into her apartment.

"I'm going upstairs to change. Behave yourself"

Caitlin came downstairs to Barry putting a glass of water and painkillers on her table

"Take these painkillers and drink lots of water. I'll see myself out"

Caitlin ran after Barry

"Wait barry"

"Something wrong?"

"Your jacket"

"Keep it. Good excuse to see you again" said Barry winking

Caitlin ran up to Barry and turned him around 

"What's the matter?"

"Nothing. I just want to try something"

Caitlin walked up to Barry and grabbed his shirt collar and pressed his lips to hers and waited for him to respond. He wasnt responding, so Caitlin started to pull away, but soon  felt Barry kiss her back hungrily. Barry ran them to the wall as Caitlin weaved her hand through Barry's hair and moaned as Barry played with her neck.

Suddenly Caitlin pushed him away

"Interesting" she said as she ran back into her apartment. Barry stood in the hallway grinning.  Definitely interesting he thought as he prepared to go home