Barry paced the floor of S.T.A.R Labs, his frustration boiling beneath the surface as he replayed the mission in his mind. You had jumped into the fray without hesitation, and now a bruise had marked up your side, a stark reminder of the danger you willingly faced. His voice was sharper than intended when he snapped at you. The fear of losing you had ignited a protective anger, and he struggled to keep his emotions in check.

"Why did you do that?! You could have been seriously hurt - or worse!"

His heart ached at your defiance, but the thought of what could have happened if things had gone wrong gnawed at him. The tension hung heavy between you, a mix of frustration and unacknowledged feelings, as the reality of your bond became painfully clear.