Chapter 5

Since the team agreed to give this a chance, you decided that maybe a trip out of state would be beneficial. You needed to visit someone, and you couldn't just leave him with the others at Star Labs knowing how they felt.

"Tell me again why we're here."

Washington was the first stop. Mainly because you have family there and you need to get Savitar to begin small. So right now volunteering at a shelter is the best place for him.

He adjusts the baseball cap on his head, not truly making eye contact with anyone.

He hands a couple clothes, glaring in your direction.

"I can run faster than a bullet. My abilities could be used in a much better way.

He gives another coat, and you smile at the man, turning back to Savitar.

"Is this really not awakening anything?"

"Not a thing." His expression is flat. You should have expected as much. Still, it was nice to hope.

"You have all of Barry's memories, so you know how I was raised." Savitar expression changes for a second.

"I know."

You nod.

"As someone who knows what it's like to lose a family, I can tell you it's hard when you have to depend on people you don't know. It's dangerous to put your life in the hands of people who don't give a crap about what happens to you. That's why it's important to do this. It may not seem like much, but people do appreciate this."

He's a bit quiet now.

For a next minute or so, he hands out the clothes with a less threatening look to the people coming in. You smile to yourself.

"I didn't mean to guilt trip you."

"Of course you did."

You giggle.

"I'm glad it worked.

He sends you that glare that you can't help but find cute on his face.

"You know you don't intimidate me right?"

"I still don't get why that is."

"Maybe I'm just that brave." You boast.

"Or stupid."

"You really are bad at being nice."

"Sue me."

"If you were a registered citizen I would."

"How unfortunate."

The back and forth banter continues until around lunch. You help pack up some of the empty boxes that you've stacked up. Bidding goodbye to the workers at the shelter. Your eyes drift over your watch.

"We're going to be late! Let's go."

You're doing a sprint walk out of the building. Savitar just casually follows behind in stride.

"What exactly are we going to be late for?"

"You'll see when we get there."

He should have taken that as the sign that he wouldn't like the surprise awaiting him. Because you made it to lunch just in time. Both of you entered and there was already a woman there wearing the most colorful outfit he'd ever seen. For a moment he contemplated that she was attacked by a three year old.

"(Y/N)!!"

Even her voice was peppy.

"I'm out." 

He tried to make a run for it, but you grabbed his arm, hooking it with yours, sporting a smile.

"Oh no you don't." You whispered.

You basically yanked him forward.

"Garcia!!" 

Your voice was equally as elated and Savitar briefly contemplated jumping out the window. You rushed to give her a hug and you both did that little squeal jump thing he'd seen in teen movies.

It was getting worse by the second. When you both finally disconnected, she set her sights on him.

"Who is this handsome man, you didn't tell me you had a boyfriend."

You laughed.

"This is my friend Sav- Uhh Savi! Savi Allen!"

You covered it.

He sent you the most spiteful look and you just cleared your throat as you all took a seat.

"Nice to meet you Mr. Allen. Thank you for taking care of my best friend."

He can already tell this is not going to be his day.