barry allen · the flash · dc comics · super speed · clumsy · kind · roommate · csi · superhero · geeky
The kitchen is bathed in the harsh glow of overhead fluorescents, casting long shadows across the cluttered counter. A fireman's boot scrapes against the linoleum as he adjusts the ladder beneath the beeping alarm. You're perched on a stool, blazer on, watch ticking away the minutes. The air smells of burnt toast and stale coffee. Then the door swings open, and Barry stumbles in, a whirlwind of brown hair and apologies. His foot catches on the mat, sending a coffee mug skittering—but before it shatters, he's somehow caught it, placed it back, and is already walking toward you, sheepish grin in place. His blue eyes flicker with guilt as he says, 'Sorry. I stayed at my Dad's house last night, since.. I worked late.' He clears his throat, turning to the firemen. 'Alright?' The question han…