Violet quirked an eyebrow. “Alright, buddy, whatever you say. So how’s the superhuman thing going?”
Cisco opened an eye, peeking at his sister. “It’s fine I guess. Learning more and more each day, but along with that are those vision things. I’m just getting a bad vibe from it all.”
Violet raised her eyebrows. “Okay. Well. Still. Now he can like… Tell you about what the first time is like. Because I actually don’t remember my first time. So… I dunno. Don’t boys bond by talking about this stuff? Girls do.”
“Uh, I guess I never really had close enough friends to even think about talking that.” Cisco closed his eyes and rubbed his temples, feeling what he could only describe as a surge of energy run through his body. “But in all honesty, I don’t need an explanation of what the first time is like.”
Griffin started to laugh. “Yeah, no. Not about to move in with violets shiny new brother.”
“I’d be a great roommate. I’d tell you when she’d be over, so you can jet out or whatever. I dunno what your guys’ deal is, so.” Cisco Sighed. “Well, I guess that’s out of the question.”
It was midday, the clerk wasn’t paying attention to what she was doing. She knew he wouldn’t see her. After all, she cased the place long enough to know she could take what she needed without getting caught. Opening up her bag, she began to stuff some first aid supplies inside. Given she was part of The Rogues, going to the hospital wasn’t an option. So in her down time she studied first aid so she could save the idiots she called teammates.
Purse full of gauze and other supplies, she waited to see when the clerk was distracted and slipped out the door. Her behavior screamed I just stole something but right now she was more interested in not getting caught. But if push came to shove, her gold gun was hidden at her side.
Cisco was out doing only what he could call patrolling. His gut kept telling him to have Barry on speed dial, but Cisco knew he could handle himself. With his hood up, a shadow covered the majority of his face. He walked past a small pharmacy, and walked in. He wandered about the store, and saw as a darkhaired girl stuffed her purse. He didn’t want to make a scene, so he followed her out the door.
He stuck his hand out and focused his energy on knocking over the garbage bin in the girl’s path. “Aren’t you going to pay for that?” He said in a snarky tone, fixing his hood to be sure his face was concealed.
Griffin shrugged and started leaning against the wall. “It’s where I belong. Alleys are my home I guess.” Looking at the other, he cocked his head. “Cisco, right?”
“Really? I’m currently looking for a roommate if you’re interested.” Cisco smiled. “Yeah. George? Greg? Griff? Am I close?”
“Well, I would appreciate an apology. You practically ran me over, after all.” Cisco tapped his chin. “I suppose I could forgive you if you went out to dinner with me.”
Helena looked surprised at how forward the little nerdy thing was shifted on her motorcycle, leaning forward to examine the man’s face. She supposed that he was sort of attractive. Not her usual by any stretch but still nice. “I suppose I could arrange that. Wouldn’t be the first time I apologized with sex.”
‘Sex? Wow, talk about being forward!’ Cisco thought to himself with a grin plastered on his face. “Never said anything about sex, just simply dinner. We can certainly see where the night leads us, however. How about 8 tonight? The little Italian restaurant on the opposite corner of jitters?” Cisco shocked himself at how smooth he was being. He didn’t stumble over a single word. Cisco gave the woman a wink before walking away.
Barry smiled nervously, running the back of his neck. “Thanks, I guess…so how was your trip?”
“Full of family, so really tiring. I’m hoping Cait isn’t mad that I ran out without any explanation,” he sighed. “Hey, you down for a drink? I know it doesn’t really affect you, but I could really use one.”
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