First date. First real date. A real one because all the previous ones Kara ever had, were… different. No one really knew who she was, she always had to pretend and lie. For the first time in her dating life, she can be who she is, she can talk about who she is and where she is from. It was so freeing, exciting, she felt so light that she could fly. Which, she could but she still wanted to keep her secret life and live like a normal human being. Or like a normal being. Alien. Whatever.
These were the things that made her relax. Then there were the things that were making her incredibly nervous. More like one thing. Actually, it was a person. Her boss. Cat Grant. What was she thinking that she agreed to a date with her?! Ms Grant is smart and beautiful and powerful and she is… well, her. She is awkward and shy and she rambles and stumbles over her own feet when she tries to fulfil her boss's wishes as soon as possible.
But she's also Supergirl. And Supergirl is strong, bold, fearless and eager to help and save. Sometimes too eager which leads to her being a little bit careless. But the point is, her Supergirl clothes make her feel more confident, which is what she was wearing when Cat asked her out on that date. And she said yes because holy kittens, that's what she wanted for so long. She's always liked her boss but after becoming the city's hero and kind of working with Ms Grant on her image in the media, they got close. And her crush got bigger. For some reason, Cat wasn't indifferent to her either.
Anyway, there she was, waiting in front of the old, almost historical building where now there was a theatre. Because what else would Cat choose to do on their first date than something fancy. She was wearing a green tight dress with a black blazer and heels, her hair in a messy bun on the top of her head.
The older woman arrived soon afterwards, getting out a cab right in front of the building. She was wearing high stilettos that underlined her black pantsuit, her blazer casually opened, showing the white silk blouse.
She crossed the space between them quickly, noticing Kara before the car even stopped.
"Well, look at you," she scanned her up and down approvingly, "even Kara can dress sexy, not just Supergirl."
"Thanks, I guess?" Kara smiled shyly and clutched her purse even tighter.
"It was a compliment." Cat rolled her eyes at her.
"We should go inside, they're going to start soon."
"Do you always hear everything?"
"Yes. And no. I learned to ignore it." The younger blonde just shrugged as they walked through the door.
"Our seats are upstairs on the balcony." Cat just nodded and pointed to the stairs.
"Did you have to yell at many people to get the tickets for tonight and for the balcony?" Kara chuckled.
"Not many," Cat smirked.
"That's a relief!" Kara laughed and then got serious again. "You know you didn't have to do that, I could have taken care of that."
"I know. You are almost as good at getting things you want as me, when you want. But I invited you and it wouldn't be right if you would have to take care of it."
"Wow, that is a second compliment tonight!"
"Don't get used to it." Cat rolled her eyes as she sat down in the plush chair.
"Right," Kara nodded but smiled. "But anyway, next time I can do it."
"Do what?" The older woman looked at her confused.
"Call and get tickets. Or anything."
"It's a date. Not a business appointment. Besides, what makes you think there's going to be a next time?" She smirked, amused, sparkles in her eyes. Kara always made it so easy to tease her!
"I – never mind." She closed her mouth again when the curtain started to open. She then changed her mind and turned to her date. "You know what, you make me wonder why I even agreed to go on a first date with you."
There was silence for a while, both focused, or pretending to be, on the stage.
"I'm sorry," Cat whispered silently, finding Kara's hand in the dark and squeezing it quickly. The younger woman smiled at her and squeezed her hand as well before she had time to withdraw it back.
They watched the play in silence, except for laughing because Cat chose a comedy and it was actually funny. It was modern and satiric, something she knew they would both enjoy.
Soon enough the first part was over and there was a break. They mingled among all the people in the foyer until they got to the bar. Cat got them a glass of white wine each and they stood to one of the table that was aside from the crowd.
"So you said you learned not to listen to everything that is going on around you…" Cat started, watching the wine in her glass.
"Yes, that's the truth." Kara nodded, confused why would she asked about that again.
"So if you do ignore your gift and don't listen to what is going on around you, how come that every single morning, you are ready by the elevator with my latte the moment the door opens?" Cat looked at her curiously over the rim of her glass and took a sip.
"Well… that's… complicated." Kara's cheeks coloured in red and she drank her wine to hide it behind her glass.
"I'm sure I'd understand that," Cat purred, suddenly really interested in it.
"It… happens when… There is some sort of a relationship forming between me and the other person, when I feel close to them…"
"Are you saying you have feelings for me and thanks to that you can hear me coming?" Cat had a smug and amused smile on her face.
"I- well… that's not all. It has to be mutual. As I said, it works when there's some kind of a relationship between me and the other person, when we connect, somehow, some bond, like friends or family or close co-workers." She paused, looking up at the older woman again. "So if you are saying that I have feelings for you, then you have to have feelings for me too." Now it was Kara's time to smirk at her.
"Hmm…" Cat just hummed into her glass, zooming out for a second. "We should probably get back to our seats."
They went back to their balcony and sat down, both a bit more relaxed than at the beginning. The lights were dim as the play was about to start again and it all seemed romantic, sitting there alone, in a way, so close to each other.
As the hall went dark and people got silent while the curtain started to open again, Cat leaned to her side and found Kara's hand. She entwined their fingers and leaned even closer to the younger woman to whisper into her ear, even tho she knew it wasn't necessary.
"You aren't nervous anymore. That's good." She smiled, happy how things were going.
"You let me see that you can be a very nice company to be around, without all your snarky comments," Kara chuckled silently into the blonde hair. Cat's hair smelled like raspberries and it was very intoxicating. The older woman turned her head to meet the other one but Kara moved away quickly. Not quickly enough, Cat's lips brushed slightly on her cheek and Kara shivered. The other blonde felt it and just smirked, laying her head on the younger woman's shoulder.
Kara relaxed into the gesture and squeezed her hand, covering their connected hands with her other one.
They spent like that the rest of the play, having hard time partying afterwards. But neither of them would ever admit it, of course.
When they left the balcony, Kara offered Cat her arm, who accepted without a thought and so they walked like that outside.
"So…" Kara breathed out, not sure what should follow next. She hasn't been on many dates, let alone successful ones.
"So?" Cat looked at her and laughed about her insecurity.
"I- had a really good time. Thank you."
"So did I. Unfortunately, it's getting late and I have to get home so that the babysitter can go home but maybe you could come with me?" Cat smirked at her from underneath her lashes, a light smile playing on her lips.
Kara widened her eyes. Go to Cat's? Now? As in, continuing their date? Does she mean…?
"We can have a drink and talk, or watch a movie, I didn't mean…" She had to laugh when she saw the girl almost panicking.
"Right. I didn't mean… I mean… I'd like to but as you said, it's getting late and I should probably get home too." Kara smiled and it was the nervous girl again, just like at the beginning.
"Oh come on, it's not that late yet…" Cat almost pouted and tugged at her hand.
"No, I really should… I have to be at work early, I have a very strict boss," she tried to joke but it came off awkwardly.
"She must be a bitch then," the older woman said sarcastically and rolled her eyes.
"Actually, she can be a really nice person." Kara smiled. She was cursing herself for not agreeing to go have some more drinks because there weren't many things she would rather do but she couldn't. Not now, not… her being her, it was too risky.
"Whatever," Cat already waved her off and started to walk towards a cab.
"Wait!" Kara caught her by her wristed and turned her around. "I'm sorry I'm not going with you. I don't know if you believe me that but I really had a good time and I wish there would be a next time." She was still holding her wrist when she leaned forward in a fast speed, quickly before she chickened out. Their lips touched in a soft kiss, it felt like it lasted forever but at the same time it was over too quickly.
When Kara pulled away, Cat's eyes were still closed.
"Have a good night." There was a smile in it, the nervousness almost gone, now there were heart eyes instead.
"You too," Cat smiled as well and started to walk to the cab.