1Chapter 2: The Big Reveal
A/N: Hey guys! Thanks so much for clicking on this story again! I just got off of school for winter break so I will hopefully be writing some more stories for you guys. I have so many ideas that I am excited to write! Anyways, enjoy this next chapter…
Background information: It is about 5 months after Barry and Iris's wedding. Iris realizes that she is late and goes to Caitlin to see if she is pregnant like she suspects. When Caitlin reveals that she is pregnant, Iris has to figure out how to tell Barry.
Iris walked slowly into their empty apartment. Part of her hoped that Barry would already be home, but she was more relieved that he was still at the CCPD. She had just gotten home from Star Labs, where Caitlin had confirmed her suspicions… she was pregnant. The idea delighted and terrified her. Even as a child, Iris knew that she was going to be a mom. There was absolutely no doubt in her mind that she wanted a child when she grew up. Barry and her had even discussed many times. They both agreed that one day they wanted to raise a child together, but that didn't mean that she was ready.
Iris had asked Caitlin if she knew anything about how the pregnancy would go. She had some many questions, yet Caitlin couldn't even answer one. She was frustrated but she understood that this was as new to her as it was to Iris, she just had to many unanswered questions. Would the baby be a meta or a speedster? Will the pregnancy last the typical 9 months? The idea that she was going into this pregnancy blind and unaware. The idea of pregnancy is scary to the average women, but the fact that she had no idea what was going to happen just made the situation 10 times scarier.
Iris decided that she needed to tell Barry and fast. She didn't know if she could continue much longer without the support of her husband, but how was she going to tell him?
After a half of an hour of brainstorming and a quick trip to the store, Iris was ready to reveal the big news to Barry. She headed to the CCPD, heart pounding and butterflies in her stomach. In her hand she held a small gift bag that carried her pregnancy reveal.
Iris entered the CCPD and headed straight to Barry's lab. She waited a moment outside to gather herself and prepare for what she was about to do. Iris took a deep breath and walked into his lab, where Barry was hard at work, as usual.
"Hey honey." Barry said as he looked up at Iris. He got up from his desk and walked over to her. He gave her a quick peck on the lips before looking at her. "What's wrong?" He asked. Barry knew Iris better than he knew anybody else, he could read her like a book, and he saw the nervousness behind her eyes. He took her hand and saw the gift bag that her fingers were gripping tightly. "What's that bag for?"
Iris took another deep breath and smiled at her husband. She looked into his gorgeous green eyes and suddenly didn't feel so nervous. Every time she looked into Barry's eyes she was constantly met with a look of indefinite and undeniable love that reminded her of why she fell in love with this man in the first place.
Barry raised an eyebrow, waiting for a response from Iris. Iris snapped out of her daze and handed him the present.
"It's a new mug. I have been meaning to get you once ever since your favorite red one shattered." Iris said hastily, the sense of uneasiness returning.
Barry smiled and pulled the tissues paper out of the bag and then proceeded to take out the mug that was encased in a styrofoam box. He carefully pulled out the new red mug. He smiled and hugged his gorgeous wife, thanking her for the thoughtful present.
"It says something on it…" Iris mumbled quietly, twiddling her her thumbs. Barry furrowed his eyebrows in confusion? What part of gifting a simple mug made Iris so tense?
He turned the mug around and saw the bold, white font on the front. It read "World's Best Dad" with his Flash symbol painted inside the 'o' in 'world'. Even after reading and rereading the words, it still took Barry a few moments to recognize what was happened.
Barry slowly turned to Iris who had an anxious smile on her face. "Are-are you…" Barry started. Iris cut him off with a nod. She raised her arms up and shrugged as if to say 'surprise!'
Barry took a large step towards his wife so that he was right in front of her. She looked up at him and she felt the tears well up in her eyes.
He saw the absolute fear in her dazzling brown eyes and it broke his heart. Barry caressed his wife's cheek softly and kissed her. Her hand moved to rest on the side of his face. When they broke the passionate kiss they leaned their heads against each other and a small tear ran down Iris's face.
"Iris I want you to know that I will do everything I can to protect you and our baby. I will support you through his pregnancy." He promised.
With a few tears streaming down her face Iris responds, "I-I know Barry, and I love you, but I'm scared. Neither of us knows what's going to happen and that terrifies me Barry."
"I know you are scared but we are going to do this, together. We are going to have to figure to all out along the way, but I will be by your side every step of the way. I love you more than words can describe, Iris West-Allen, and I am not going to let anything happen to you or our little baby girl or boy." Barry said with love and total confidence.
Iris smiled at her amazing husband and brought his hand to her face and wiped the tears away. He gently placed his hand over Iris's stomach and they both smiled at each other. Happiness gleamed in their eyes and they both treasured this sacred moment with each other. A moment of complete faith in one another.
Barry took Iris's hand and they walked out of his office together. They walked back to Star Labs joyful and the entire time they planned how they were going to reveal the big news to Joe, Wally, and the rest of Team Flash. Neither of them had the slightest idea what lay ahead for them, but they weren't worried even a bit. Because they knew that whatever they faced, they would face it together.
A/N: I hope you liked it! Please leave a review on what you think and if you have any ideas you can send those through the reviews or you can message me! I would love to know what you guys think so far. Anyways, watch for an update because the next chapter will be a Christmas themed one shot featuring Barry and Iris and Cisco and Cynthia.