d.c │ one-shots

Caitlin's brows furrowed when she heard the knock. She wasn't expecting anyone today. She opened the door of her apartment and her jaw dropped open. "Y/N?" You gave her tense smile. "Hey, sis." Caitlin wrapped her arms around you. "What are you doing here?" she asked. You hugged back and let out the breathe you didn't know you'd been holding.

When Caitlin let go, she noticed your suitcases. "I know it's last minute, but can I stay here for a bit? Just until I find a job and a place to live?" Caitlin smiled. "You don't even need to ask. You're my sister and you are always welcome here." You immediately started to sob and Caitlin's eyes widened. She ushered you inside and closed the door. "What happened, Y/N?"

The last Caitlin had heard from you, you were living in Star City with your boyfriend. You had been going to school and working part time. You'd had all these plans and you were happy. Now, Caitlin hardly recognized you. "H-He..." you could barely get the words out so instead, you rolled up your sleeve where Caitlin could see a hand shaped bruise on your arm, like someone had gripped it tightly.

"How long has this been going on?" Caitlin asked. "A while now," you admitted softly, tears filling your eyes again. "Hey, it's okay. He's not getting to you ever again, Y/N. I promise. I've got friends in CCPD." You shook your head. "There's more...I'm pregnant." Caitlin stared at you in disbelief.

"Does he know?" You shook your head. "No. It's why I left. I don't want to risk it." Caitlin hugged you and tried to soothe you. "It's okay. You stay here with me as long as you want. I'm going to take care of you. We'll get a restraining order if we have to. He doesn't know where I live. We'll ditch your cell phone and check your car for tracking devices. I'll call Cisco. He can help." You smiled through your tears. "Thank you, Caitlin."

*time skip*

"Come on, Y/N!" You giggled. "Slow down a little, Caitlin. I can't move that fast anymore." You had been in Central City for about four months now. You and Caitlin were getting along better than you ever had and you'd made friends with all Caitlin's friends. All in all, you extremely glad you'd moved to Central City. Y/E/N hadn't even tried to call you. You hadn't heard anything about him until one of Caitlin's friends, Felicity Smoak, called to tell her that he'd been arrested.

Caitlin watched you waddle your way into S.T.A.R Labs with a smile on her face. She never expected to be this close to her little sister again. And now, she had a chance to be close to her niece or nephew. She didn't know what yet. You had gone to the doctor that morning. Caitlin had gone with you, but you made her stay outside. You wanted to tell everyone at the same time and Caitlin was the most excited to find out if you were having a boy or a girl.

"There she is!" Barry greeted when you and Caitlin finally made into the lab. You could tell they were all waiting. Cisco was practically bouncing off the walls. Barry wheeled a chair over to you. "Thanks, Barry." Fishing the sonogram out of your wallet, you beamed. You wanted to keep them in suspense a little longer, but it looked like Caitlin was about to go through the roof. "May I present...Alex Snow." You flipped the sonogram. They all exchanged a look. "Alex?"

"Short for Alexandra." Caitlin squealed a little. "A girl?!" You nodded. Barry whooped and threw his arms in the air before he and Cisco high-fived. Joe and HR looked upset. "Let me guess, you guys took bets?" Cisco grinned. "You know it." You laughed and turned to Caitlin. She was near tears. "Aw, Caitlin, what is it?" She sniffled. "I'm just so happy."

"I thought Y/N was supposed to be the hormonal one," Cisco commented, earning a playful glare from Caitlin. "Sympathy symptoms, Cisco. After all, Caitlin's been letting me stay with her for a long time now. Which brings me to my next bit of good news. I found an apartment." Caitlin let out a little gasp. You had no idea that your pregnancy would bring out the ultra girly side of your sister. "Great! We have time to set up the nursery. I'm thinking a winter wonderland themed, but in pink." You arched a brow.

"Easy on the pink." Cisco snorted. "No, you need a Harry Potter themed nursery." You laughed at that one. "I think I'll go with a Flash themed one," you said with a wink in Barry's direction. Barry just chuckled and shook his head. "Well, I think I need to go home and start packing up." Caitlin stood and offered to help.

Once you were back in the car, you turned to your sister. "Cait, I wanted to thank you." She glanced at you in question. "You didn't have to take me in. We were never exactly close. You could have turned me away at the door, but you didn't. You've been looking after me and my baby when we infringed on your life." Caitlin reached over the console and hugged you. "You don't have to thank me. You're my sister. Family forever." She pulled away. "Now come on, we've got a pink winter wonderland nursery to start." You let out a chuckle.