In A Blink ? Barry Allen/The Flash

34.

"Hey there, sweet thang," Barry said slyly as he attempted to sneak up behind his girlfriend as she set some papers down on Eddie's desk. "Thang? You really are a dork," Natalie laughed as she patted Barry's chest. His nose crinkled as he smiled, happy that she hadn't run away from him this time after a big shock, given that the first time when he said he loved her, she did. "Well I am your dork," he said, kissing her lips gingerly and stepping forward causing her to lean against Eddie's desk.

The two broke apart when they heard a cough. "Ms. Reed, Mr. Allen, I think Thawne would be very much appreciative if you two didn't make out on his desk," Captain Singh exclaimed loudly causing the two to have reddened faces. "Aside from that, Allen, the Owens case. I'm still waiting on the fiber evidence and the ballistics report. Are you on vacation or something?"

Barry shook his head and stumbled across his words, obviously flustered, "No, I'm just busy working on another case, but that is no excuse.." He trailed off as Captain Singh checked his phone, not paying attention to Barry anymore. Singh waved him off, "Okay, just get me the reports when you can. There's no rush." The brunette glanced up in confusion at her boyfriend before stepping towards the captain, who was now walking away, "Wait, Captain. Is everything alright?"

Captain Singh sighed before walking back towards the couple. "Yeah, since Ron and I have been planning the, you know, wedding.. between the florists, hundreds of kinds of cake filling, and who can sit next to who.." He sighed again before placing a hand on Barry's shoulder and his other on Natalie's forearm, "Never get married, you two. I get you're obviously in love, but it'll just bring hell. Just elope. It'd be a hell of a lot easier." Natalie looked up at Barry wide-eyed as the Captain walked away, "I am just going to say this now, we are never ever eloping."

Still shocked by Singh's kindness and words of 'wisdom', Barry nodded his head in agreement before turning the two in the direction they were to go, but not before bumping into a very cheery Iris. "Hey you two," Iris said as she flashed a smile at the two, "You guys okay?" Natalie bit her lip as she saw a flustered Barry, "He's just a bit weird cause Captain Singh was being nice to him." Barry nodded in agreement.

"Well, he's in a good mood, Bare. He's about to get married," Iris said brightly, though this only seemed to further Barry's and Natalie's shock, the latter being lesser, "Anyways, Bare, can I talk to you in private. It's kind of work related-" Barry seemed to temporarily snap out of his state and spoke up, "Umm Iris, now really isn't a good time."

"Hey Barry, Natalie," Eddie greeted as he joined the three, greeting Iris with a gentle kiss that made Natalie 'aww' silently. He turned to the couple beside him, "Natalie could I talk to you? Barry, it'd be great if you came to." Natalie nodded her head and followed Eddie to the lobby, dragging Barry behind her as he promised Iris he'd talk to her later. "What's up, Eddie?"

Eddie smiled brightly before reaching into his jacket's inside pocket and pulling out a ring box, opening it up quickly and placing it back inside before anyone else could see. "Weddings. Everything weddings. What is going on? Is this a sign?" Natalie muttered under her breath. Eddie cocked his head at her and furrowed his brow, "What?" She shook her head and took a deep breath, calming her nerves.

"Woah, okay. Um.. what did she say? Well you still have it, so duh, you haven't asked her.. Or you did ask and she said.." Barry rushed, running a hand through his hair as he worried about his foster sister.

"I was going to propose tonight," Eddie kindly interrupted, stopping Barry from rambling. "But I went to ask Joe for his blessing and he said no. Repeatedly." Natalie's face softened into a smile and her 'aww' was audible, "That is so sweet. I mean you asking for permission. Not Joe saying no."

Eddie smiled gratefully before he continued and looked at Barry, "I need you to talk to him and find out why. I know how awkward it is, me asking this, but you know how heartbroken she will be if she finds out Joe's not onboard." Barry glanced at the elevator at Caitlin and Cisco stepped off, walking up to Barry's lab to get ready to delve into Cisco's mind, and nodded his head.

"Thank you so much, Barry," Eddie said, his smile even wider, "And so will the future Mrs. Thawne. Iris Thawne. Sounds pretty good huh?" Barry, flustered by all of the sudden marriage talk, quickly nodded his head in agreement while Eddie turned to Natalie. "Natalie, you're a girl-"

"Woman, with child-like tendencies," Natalie corrected, holding her hand up, "And I am very aware of that but please continue." Barry and Eddie couldn't help but chuckle at her. Eddie obliged, "I would like from you advice on how to propose."

Natalie smiled widely and immediately pulled Eddie into a hug, "I would be honored to help. But we have to handle Cisco's memory problem right now so we can meet up later and formulate a plan to make your girlfriend Mrs. Iris Thawne. Okay?"

Eddie nodded and let the couple be on their way to complete their mission. "So this has been a very interesting past twenty-four hours," Natalie said as she and Barry walked hand and hand up the stairs.

Barry nodded his head, "Yes it has. A lot of talk."

"Yup."

"Maybe we could have a triple wedding."

Natalie lightly smacked Barry on the arm and laughed, "First of all, we are not engaged nor are you planning on proposing, as far as I know."

"But you aren't supposed to know if I'm proposing anyways," Barry countered, smiling widely as he knew she was comfortable with the teasing.

"Okay well we're still growing, so if you asked now I would say no, for your information and to save you any trouble," Natalie countered back. Barry laughed and nodded his head as they turned the corner once they reached the top of the stairs. "And second of all, I am never ever going to share my wedding day with any other couple because it will be mine."

Barry smirked, "And mine."

His girlfriend narrowed her eyes and cocked her hip, "To be determined. Now let's go delve into Cisco's mind. Though, I must admit, I'm a little bit scared of what that boy has hidden in there."