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Title: Inadequate

Pairing: Barry Allen/ Oliver Queen

Rating: Teen

Warnings: Body Dysphoria, Eating Disorders

A/N: Written for Day Six of Olivarry Week: Hurt/ Comfort

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[Excerpt]

He remembers when he first met Oliver. He was jealous. Reformed billionaire playboy, incredibly handsome and strong. It made him feel weaker. A playboy surviving five years on an island by himself? Barry’s not sure he would have been able to do that, and he likes to think he’s clever and crafty.

Of course, when he found out Oliver’s alter ego… well, it made sense after that. It didn’t do much to help with his jealousy, though. The firm grip on his neck – the one he couldn’t break by himself – just serves to remind him that he’s not strong enough, that he’d die without other people’s help.

And that’s just the way his whole life is. He’s just destined to be subpar. Or even below subpar. Is there such a thing as lower than below average? If there is such a thing, Barry’s the reason why it exists. He’s too skinny, he’s basically just skin and bones. No muscles at all.

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