Matt probably could have snapped up the check, but he just sits back with a smile. A date. Yes. He likes that idea too. "Well, I guess that's only fair as long as I get to pick up the check next time." Because he wanted the next time, and the next. Long evenings with Cisco, walks, comfortable and easy together.
They take their time on the way out of the cafe, just walking aimlessly and enjoying the cool evening air.
The attack comes quickly. A concussive blast that throws them both hard against the brick wall of the office supply store they had been passing. Matt has just enough time to turn, to take the brunt of the impact across his shoulders and back and he hears Cisco go down hard, heart hammering in fear.
"STAR Labs. You work there. You were there that night." The voice is cold and calculating and Matt is on his feet in seconds, putting himself solidly between Cisco and the approaching man. This was going to end in violence, no amount of talking was going to slow him down, so he shifts his weight to the balls of his feet. Ready.
I feel you - so no worries! Take your time!
They take their time on the way out of the cafe, just walking aimlessly and enjoying the cool evening air.
The attack comes quickly. A concussive blast that throws them both hard against the brick wall of the office supply store they had been passing. Matt has just enough time to turn, to take the brunt of the impact across his shoulders and back and he hears Cisco go down hard, heart hammering in fear.
"STAR Labs. You work there. You were there that night." The voice is cold and calculating and Matt is on his feet in seconds, putting himself solidly between Cisco and the approaching man. This was going to end in violence, no amount of talking was going to slow him down, so he shifts his weight to the balls of his feet. Ready.
He was going to protect Cisco.