Yayyyy I get to write another multi-chapter Snowbarry fic! AAAAAAHHHHH I'm so happy! :D :D :D

Okay, so this is basically an idea I've had for a while now - Team Flash goes searching for Caitlin's dad. However, if you don't think I'm gonna make Barry and Caitlin bond together like glue for this fic, you're very wrong. Because the first scene is them bonding and it sets off the whole plot and mmmkay lets get to the fanfic now :D

Caitlin sighed as she changed into her pajamas and laid down on her bed...

Frost was back, and she couldn't be happier about that... she felt like she had just gotten her long gone soul sister back, and she had. Frost was extremely happy to be back in working order, and especially happy to be back in the midst of Barry Allen.

But her dad had vanished...

And even though she hadn't been back with him for long (barely at all considering the whole Icicle epidemic), it felt like she had lost him all over again.

She tossed and turned throughout the night, trying to get to sleep; but it was proving no good... every time she closed her eyes, she could just see him shooting off into the sky to keep her safe from Icicle's clutches... why didn't she stop him...

Tears threatened to start peaking from her eyes, but a sudden notification from her phone interrupted her.

1:30, the clock on her phone read... she shouldn't be up this late. She quickly disregarded the thought, however, when she saw who the text was from.

Barry.

It was a simple message, just "hey".

Barry - Hey

Barry - I hope I didn't wake you up. I just can't sleep.

Caitlin - Same... :(

Barry - I'm sorry Cait. I really am. Sleep is probably the thing we need most right now. :/

Caitlin - Ugh. Tell me about it

Barry - Are you okay?

Caitlin - Just sad. I've had a very... off day, if you know what I mean.

Barry - Don't worry, I know what you mean, I think I have too

Barry - Would you like to stay over here? You don't have to, I'm just suggesting

Caitlin - I need to be somewhere else. Thank you Barry. That's so sweet of you :)

Before Caitlin could type in for him to give her a few minutes, she felt herself being picked up in a gust of wind and being carried at an extremely fast speed across Central City (somehow her slippers stayed on... magical slippers?).

And then, she found her feet back on the floor, but this time in Barry's loft.

"Hey," he smiled.

"Hi," she giggled. "I, uh... I didn't expect that, honestly. I was just about to get ready."

"For what?" Barry asked, chuckling.

"I'm not going out in public in my pajamas and slippers," Caitlin laughed. She didn't know how this worked - she had barely been in Barry's presence and she was already feeling so much better.

Barry laughed along with her, and soon a blanket of silence fell over the two.

"That's a cute headband you have," Barry smiled.

"Aww, thanks," Caitlin giggled. "Its Flash-themed... you think he'd like it?"

"I think so," Barry laughed.

"Hmm," Caitlin hummed, before she became serious. "I really appreciate you doing this, Barry," she said gratefully. "W-With everything that happened with my dad today... I just..."

"Hey, its okay," Barry said, rubbing her shoulder. "You don't have to worry about being sad. Its perfectly understandable... and you know we're going to find him."

Caitlin nodded, biting her lip.

Barry then hugged her, knowing she needed to let out some of her emotions. Caitlin silently cried into his shoulder, feeling safe and protected in his embrace... they hadn't been this close in a while.

But maybe, just maybe... her dad disappearing again had helped bring them closer.

"Let it all out, Cait... its okay," Barry told her gently, rubbing her back and hair. "I've got you..."

Caitlin felt so much comfort in his arms... it was almost not right. How had this become such a safe refuge for her to flee to whenever she was overwhelmed all of a sudden?

Well, it didn't really matter to her - she was just so happy to have a safe haven.

So much so, that when her crying ceased, she already felt sleepy.

Barry chuckled. "You need help getting in the bed?"

"Pro'lly," she muttered tiredly.

Barry held her closely as he guided her to the guest bedroom, making sure she was always comfortable with every step she took. When they got there, he tucked her in under the sheet and comforter, and cradled her head onto the pillow.

"Now, if you need anything, I'll be sleeping in the room right across the kitchen," Barry said. "Don't hesitate to come get me, because I'll be right there for you, Cait."

Caitlin smiled as she adjusted the pillow to fit her head comfortably. "Thank you Barry... you're the best partner a girl could ask for."

"And you're the best partner a guy could ask for," Barry beamed. "Good night Cait. Get a good night's rest, okay?"

"Will do," she whispered.

As Barry began to turn, she whispered something. "Barry?"

"Yeah?" he asked, turning back to face Caitlin.

"Please... have sweet dreams," she said. "I want you to have the sweetest dreams ever."

"And I want the same for you, so I will," Barry smiled. He then turned off her lamp, and brushed her hair out of her forehead, before leaving her to sleep in the guest bedroom.

She felt a little more at ease... and even though the thought of her dad and Icicle still haunted her...

She could feel a bit calmer. Because Barry was protecting her.

And what could make her feel safer than that?

The next morning at the lab, she knew, would be a tough one to get through.

She wanted to talk to Frost badly, but currently she didn't feel like having the dampening device on her head. However, she could tell Frost needed space to regather herself, so it probably wouldn't have been the best time to talk anyway.

Barry had made breakfast that morning - bacon and eggs was the menu. Caitlin had absolutely loved the meal, feeling much happier after eating. After that, he had taken her back to her apartment so she could get ready for the day ahead.

When she had gotten into her battle gear - casual top, pencil skirt, and black heels - she made her way to her car, and headed off to the lab.

Cisco was there to greet her. "I take it last night was rough," he said.

"How'd you guess?" Caitlin asked, genuinely intrigued.

"Well, Barry said it was kinda rough for him, and it was rough for me too," Cisco said. "Not much sleep... but I think it was worth it. Anyway, are you feeling better?"

"Much," Caitlin smiled at her best friend (next to Barry, of course). "Sleep and some breakfast goes a long way."

"Dang straight," Cisco chuckled.

"Anyway, what were you working on?" asked Caitlin.

"Trying to find your dad," Cisco said. "And I didn't find him... but I think I have a way we can locate him."

"H-How?" Caitlin asked, shocked at how they were already making progress.

"Okay, it may take a few days," Cisco said, "but bear in mind - she's gonna be hard to get in touch with."

"Who?"

"The last person he came into contact with before we found him - Dr. Louise Lincoln."

Okie I know that chapter wasn't the best (probably) buuuut I promise it'll get better - Louise Lincoln, in case you're wondering, is another Killer Frost from the comics - and yes we will get to meet her in this! I'm so excited to write her... I think she'll be very interesting... ;) ;) ;)

In the meantime, I hope you guys enjoyed this! Please let me know what you thought of it, as I love your all's feedback! Thanks so much you guys. See you all soon!