Unhidden (Barry Allen Is Sebastian Smythe), The Sequel to Hidden Away Until Now

First published: September 10, 2021

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Oliver hated packing. But the thing he hated more was losing Barry.

Barry was his light; His voice of reason.

And he was losing it all in just a short few weeks.

Barry spent weeks deciding what he wanted to take with him on the plane; photos, clothes, books. Oliver sat with him through almost all of it, watching and helping him decide.

In all honesty, it wasn't the easiest process. Oliver kept derailing Barry, prying on Barry's nerves. Barry was worried about the team more than anything, along with his job, and having Oliver there, wasn't helping.

It was the night before Barry was scheduled to leave, and the two lay together in bed, cuddling. They could feel it looming over them. The thought of this being their last night together for the next six months. It hadn't seemed real these last couple weeks.

Barry fingered his hands on Oliver's shirt, his head laying on the man's chest. He could feel Oliver's heartbeat. "Ollie," Barry said, sitting up. "I love you."

Oliver chuckled. "I know." He laced his hands through Barry. "Let's enjoy tonight, baby."

Barry gave him a wicked grin. "Oh, I plan on it."

He leaned forward and kissed Oliver hard on the lips. Two sides of the same coin, flipping.

Always, and forever.

**

Barry sat in a chair in Star Labs. His hands were playing with themselves as he waited for Oliver and the rest of the team. It was the day he was leaving.

Wow. It had been hitting him so much these past few weeks how much Oliver and both teams meant to him. They were part of his family, his support, his friends.

But he knew he'd be okay, because he was going to be with his other family: The Glee Club.

They worked to protect him at any cost, and were always there for him, always. They had forgiven him so quick for Sebastian's mistakes.

Barry sighed. Why could he only have one an not the other? He wanted it all. Oliver, The Flash, his job, and his friends.

But if he truly wanted it, he was going to have to work for it.

A lot of footsteps echoed behind him. Barry reached down and checked his pocket. It was still there. He needed to make sure to give it to Oliver before he left.

He stood up and saw Oliver and the team walking in. He grinned. "Hey, guys."

They grinned at him.

"You ready, Bar?" Joe asked, slapping him on the shoulders.

Barry nodded. "Bring it on."

-

After twenty minutes of driving and walking through the airport they made it to the escalator that would take Barry to his gate.

Barry went to Joe and Iris first, hugging them tightly. He whispered things into their ears, telling them it'd be okay. He talked to Eddie before hugging the man. Next, he went to Wally, patting the other speedster on the back. "I know you'll be great," he said.

Wally grinned at him. "Thank you, Barry."

He went over to where Felicity, Diggle, Cisco, and Caitlin stood. He shook Diggle's hand. "See you soon, Dig."

Diggle nodded, smiling. "You're a good man, Barry Allen."

Felicity slapped his shoulder. "Make sure you have fun and aren't so serious all the time," she ordered, a stern look on her face. It fell for a second and she pulled him into a tight hug. "Ohhh, I'm going to miss you."