Disclaimer: I do not own the Supergirl universe or the CW portrayal of the comics. I simply use the characters to create stories of my own.
A/N: This is my first fiction. I don't have a beta. All mistakes are my own. I have not decided if this will be a one shot or if I will continue the story. I have some ideas in mind. Constructive criticism is appreciated; as is all feedback. I hope you enjoy.
- JoW
It was one of those days. The kind of day that is wrong from the start and gets worse as the day progressed. Kara would argue that it's all perspective. That a day is only as bad as you make it. Maybe Kara was right. Maybe Alex dwells to much on what goes wrong. Except Alex doesn't see how thinking positively would change the outcome of a day. Change the pit in Alex's stomach. Change the exhaustion. Change the stress and tension that comes with having the weight of the world on her shoulders. Events unfold how they unfold. No manner of thinking is going to change that. Then again, maybe Alex is just a pessimist.
Her coffee maker died. Which wasn't the worst thing that could happen; even if Alex did need coffee to survive. The problem being it was the first of many events that just went wrong today. Alex set off to the cafe down the street. Where in the tiny cafe filled with too many people for six o'clock on a Friday morning, the burly man behind her spilled his coffee down the back of her shirt. Alex let out a string of curses as the hot liquid seeped through her shirt, and left before he could apologize. Now not only was she going to be late for work; she would have to wear a dirty pantsuit and hope nobody recognized it as the one she wore on Monday. Kara's voice once again filtered into her mind: if you didn't procrastinate your laundry, and did it weekly like a normal person you wouldn't be having this problem. Kara was probably right, but Alex has done laundry the same way since she moved out. Let it pile until she ran out of anything to wear. Then do a mass wash that keeps her house bound for a whole day. Unfortunately she usually got interrupted on her laundry day and only got through half the load. Hence she washed work wear first. Rouge aliens don't care if she has clothes to wear or not.
By the time she arrived at the DEO things were in chaos. Agents buzzing from room to room, agent to agent; acting as if they hadn't had one single day of training. Not that it was very surprising. It has been like that since The Terror of Reign, or as Alex like to call it; The Reign Debacle. She knew Sam well enough for it to feel like disrespect when referring to her as a terror. The other Agents were not aware of her problem with the term- well, the ones who didn't know Sam was Reign.. but they knew to keep any overly negative and non factual comments about the woman out of earshot of Agent Danvers and Supergirl. It made sense to the other agents why Supergirl had such a problem with the negativity. Those who knew she was Kara Danvers, friend of Reign's alter ego Sam; understood on a deeper level. It was a little harder to understand Agent Alex Danvers problem with the situation. She was usually the first to jump on the enemy. Protect Supergirl at all costs.
The other agents were most defiantly confused when it came to Alex and Reign. However, if anything Alex was the most confused. Sam was her friend, or thought they could use that term now. They weren't close. Not like Sam was with Lena and Kara. They didn't hang out one on one. They didn't talk about anything personal. They always kept each other at a safe distance. Alex never really examined it. Sam was nice to have around. She was funny, kind, and more than nice to look at. There just has always been this arms length between the two.
Alex is pulled from her Sam related thoughts just before they go too deep. As always. Thinking too hard about Sam always left the brunette beyond confused. The voice that interrupted her thoughts was familiar. Winn. Alex turned towards computer boy genius to see what was up. Turns out the alien population was going to make her work today.
By the end of the day Alex was beyond exhausted. Four arrests; two of which were fights, and a trainee in the medbay. She tried telling anyone who'd listen that Agent Shultz wasn't ready for field work. She got stuck with the agent anyways. It was a rookie mistake. Turning your back on a hostile alien. It was totally avoidable. Yet Alex was blamed. Being the senior agent on the scene was the reason, but still. It really wasn't her fault. Alien brawls weren't new. That was her job. It just so happened that the last fight took place at her spot with Maggie. Well, her old spot with Maggie. Alex purposefully and consciously blocked out every and any Maggie related places and things. As much as she hated to admit that it still hurt, it just did.
"Game night tonight!" Kara sung as she walked into the room. Alex sunk deeper into her chair as a frown painted her features. Game night. Crap. She forgot about that.
"I'm actually not feeling it tonight. I'm going to sit this one out." Alex purposefully turned towards the paperwork on her desk. She didn't need to see Kara's crestfallen face. She knew how much her sister loved these things. Alex just wasn't in a social mood. She wanted to be alone. All the time. She'd actually been headed that way for awhile. Coping had never been her strong suit.
Kara knew her well. She knew her sister was trying to isolate. She knew her bad day was one of many this past week. Past month. It only took a moment to come up with a solution. "Movies instead? Please Alex?" Before Alex could answer, Kara continued with her reasonings. "A nice and quiet evening. No talking required."
Silence hung between the sisters before Alex relented with a minuscule nod. She knew Kara saw it; super senses and all, and the squeal she let out only confirmed. Alex grumbled as the blonde threw her arms around her. Even if she secretly wouldn't have it any other way.
Alex had two hours to kill between finishing up paperwork and Kara's house for movies. She was currently doing a load of laundry, a casual load so she didn't have to wear her work clothes. She glanced down as her phone lit up and scrunched her nose.
Superfriends Assemble! Alex rolled her eyes as she slid open the group message. Why did they let Winn name the group chat? Why did Alex let them coerce her into a group chat in the first place?
Kara- Hey guys! Change of plans. Leave your games at home and bring your favorite flick!
Winn- Seriously? Flick? Are we back in the 1920s? And I wanted to play balderdash!
Kara- Come on! It'll be fun! You can wear your pjs. We can splurge on popcorn. It will be fantastic.
Kara- Alex needs this. Please?
Winn- Gosh. You had to bring the sad sister card into play.
Alex narrowed her eyes. Sad sister? What even?
James- I'm fine either way. We can do games another night.
James- Is Alex okay?
Winn- She looked all kinds of rough this morning.
Alex- Seriously guys? If you're planning on talking about someone you should make a separate group chat without said person. Just a suggestion.
Superfriends Assemble has been deleted - Alex rolled her eyes again as the chat deletion notification popped up on her phone. Most likely by Winn. Who was still a tiny bit afraid of Alex. Which he should be. In Alex's opinion anyways.
No more than five minutes later her phone lit up again. Message from Sam Arias. Alex smiled and slid open her phone. Maybe she needed more babysitting. That is why they exchanged numbers in the first place. Alex cocked her head to the side as a picture popped up. She tapped the screen to blow it up, and quickly realized it was a screenshot.
Alleexxx needs SuperFriends !
Winn- She asked and she shall receive!
Kara- This feels wrong. Is this wrong?
James- Alex better not be in this one!
Lena- Darling, it's fine. Everyone just wants to help.
*Sam Arias just took a screenshot*
Winn- Sam?! That better not go to Alex!
Sam- A screen what? Stupid new phone...
Winn- Just delete the picture from storage. Then from recently deleted. She'll never find it.
Alex to Sam :
A- New phone? Seriously? That's what you're going with?
S- It worked didn't it? I think you should be saying: Thank you Sam for risking your friendship with SuperFriends to keep me in the loop.
A- Hmm. Yeah. Thanks.
S- That's all I get. Fine. See if I help you out next time ;)
Alex let out a chuckle and turned her phone off as the dryer dinged. She pulled out a pile of black clothes and got to folding.
"Alex! Where are your pajamas?" Kara whined the moment Alex stepped through the door. She glanced down at her dark wash jeans, fitted t-shirt, and black leather jacket.
"I thought you were kidding about that." Alex realized Kara was indeed not joking. Her sister wore a rainbow zebra print onesie; looking past her Winn was in a set of star war pajamas. James wore flannel pants and a t-shirt. Gosh, even Lena Luthor was in sleepwear. Obviously Kara had the CEO wrapped around her finger. Alex frowned as she tried to locate Sam. Before she could ask Kara was speaking again.
"Whatever. If you want to be uncomfortable that's fine. I already ate all the potstickers... but there is more food in the kitchen. We are just starting the first movie. Sam got held up at work. She said she'll be around later. So scoot your caboose and get in here!" Kara bounced away and plopped down on the couch next to Lena. Alex followed behind and settled in next to the cheery blonde.
Alex half watched the movie. She's seen Jurassic World so many times she really didn't need to watch it to know what was going on when. If she had to guess Winn picked out the movie. As she stared off into space she pretended not to notice the concerned glances that were thrown her way. She hated that it seemed she had a sign on her head reading: Alex Danvers is not okay. She knew it was just because they were her friends that they noticed. It still sucked that she couldn't hide it as well as she wanted to. It also sucked because she didn't think she deserved to feel this way. She should be happy and content with the world. It's not like she had an evil Kryptonian disease take over her body and force her to kill and maime and ... why was she thinking about Sam again?
Alex lifted her head as Kara jumped up from the sofa and raced to the door. The knock hadn't even sounded yet. Kara must've been listening for Sam's arrival. She ushered the taller brunette into the living room. "Alex, scoot." Kara demanded. Alex had a moment to press herself further into the left side of the couch before Sam was being squished against her. Kara sunk down on Sam's other side while pulling Lena back against her. Kara was reabsorbed with the movie within minutes. Alex went back to zoning out and pretending she wanted to be here.
"What's going on?" Sam's breath was hot against Alex's ear. Startled by the proximity she didn't previously notice; Alex's brown eyes widened.
"It's Jurassic World." Alex supplied with a shrug. Sam's brow crinkled and she pinched her lips together.
"The dinosaur movie?" Sam asked in the same hushed tone. Alex's jaw dropped open and she turned her head so she was nearly nose to nose with Sam. Bad idea Alex. She again didn't realize how close they were.
"Don't let Winn hear you say that. You've seriously never seen Jurassic World? Ruby loves these things." Alex whispered back. Sam's face fell and Alex immediately felt bad. She knew the other woman didn't think she spent enough time with Ruby. Sam opened her mouth to respond only to be cut off by Winn.
"Will you two shush? Trying to enjoy people getting mauled by dinosaurs here." He huffed out. The women fell silent and Alex turned her head to focus on the tv once again. Sam shifted slightly as if trying to put more space between the pair. She didn't have much success. Fitting four people onto Kara's couch wasn't an easy feat. Especially if two of them take up over half the couch. Cuddly couples and their lack of ability to see past each other. Sam was forced to sit pressed into Alex's side. The smaller brunette could feel every point of connection. Shoulder against arm, hip to hip, and legs brushing. Alex suddenly wished for a drink. Something strong enough to numb the way her body and mind reacted to Sam. It was off limits and out of bounds. The woman never showed any interest beyond friendship. Alex wasn't ready for a relationship, and she wouldn't mess up a friendship with unwanted advances. She wasn't going to be one of those women who fell for a straight girl. Alex frowned as the thoughts of Sam flooded her mind. Why was she even thinking about this? It wasn't exactly a possibility. A sharp gasp beside her combined with a hand tightening on her forearm had Alex tensing. She looked over at Sam and the woman gave her a sheepish smile and let go. Alex glanced at the tv and figured a dinosaur unexpectedly jumped out and ate someone. A small smirk painted her features. She'd tuck that information away for later.
The movie didn't last much longer. By the end Alex was ready to go. Kara wanted to watch a second movie. It took one pleading puppy dog eyed look and Alex agreed to stay for one more movie. As long as it wasn't super lame. Kara was quick to put the second movie on. Probably fearing Alex would change her mind. Alex was even less focused on the second movie. Her thoughts drifted and she forgot to pretend to pay attention. Her tense posture got tenser, and her answers started not making sense. Why superfriends talked during movies? Alex had no idea. Apparently a movie night isn't a movie night without a mid movie debate. Alex was so lost in her own world that she didn't notice the concerned brown eyes glancing at her more and more frequently beside her.
Alex was standing as soon as the credits rolled. She gave Kara a one armed hug before turning and heading directly towards the door. She knew she pushed herself too far. The room full of people felt suffocating. As soon as she was out the door her walk turned into a jog. She pushed open the exit and inhaled the cool, fresh air. Relief flooded her system as she blindly made her way to her bike.
Getting home didn't do much to help Alex's mood. The difference being she didn't have to put on a happy face and pretend to be peachy. She was able to wallow in self pity and over indulge in alcohol until she couldn't remember why she was wallowing in the first place. Alex opened her crowded cupboard of alcohol and scanned her choices. She ignored the stuff she knew wouldn't get her anywhere fast, and also opted out of tequila and vodka. Sure they might get her skunked faster, but the taste just wasn't worth it tonight. She settled on an almost full bottle of scotch. She set it down on the counter as she grabbed a tumbler. She poured the amber liquid and let it fill the glass. She looked at the generous portion and blocked out Kara's disapproving stare that conjured in her mind. Alex recapped the bottle as a knock sounded on her door. Alex let out a huff and walked towards the door.
"Seriously Kara? I don't need company right now. Don't want company. Especially not my little sister who is just going to..." Alex trailed off mid sentence as she swung open the door. Sam's lips curled into an amused smile as the silence between them dragged for a moment to long. "You're not Kara." Alex sputtered out after not being able to come up with anything else.
"I'm not," Sam chuckled with a nod. "Are you going to let me in?" She asked. Alex moved aside and opened the door wider. Sam stepped into the apartment and Alex relocked the door behind her.
"Did Kara send you?" Alex narrowed her eyes in suspicion. Sam shook her head no. "Then what are you doing here?" The words tumbled out without much thought. "God that sounded rude." Alex mumbled and rubbed the back of her neck. Sam had her off balance.
"Ruby's at a sleepover." Sam answered as if it explained everything. Like they've done this before. Hung out after game night. Spent time one on one. Alex doesn't count Sam's memory crisis and medical exam as alone time. Way to make it sound sexual... Alex mentally scolded herself. She didn't count it as alone time because they were focused on a problem. They were thrown together because Sam needed help.
Alex turned on heel and walked back to her kitchen. "Then I guess you can drink with me." Alex reached above her head to grab another glass. Because adding alcohol into the mix is such a great plan. Alex's thoughts helpfully pointed out. Alex uncapped the bottle and began pouring. She hoped Sam didn't notice the way her hand shook ever so slightly. Alex finished pouring the drink when two hands came to rest on either side of her. Back still turned to Sam made it so she couldn't read her expression. Alex felt the heat of the other woman mere inches from her body. Alex stilled and put the bottle down. Unsure if staying put or turning around would be best.
"What are you doing?" Alex hated how uncertain she sounded. The waver in her voice that gave away her vulnerabilities. Sam let out a throaty chuckle at the question.
"Being way too forward and most likely setting myself up for rejection and humiliation." Sam's answer wasn't what Alex was expecting.
It was probably because Alex's mind was short circuiting, but all she could get out was a slightly stuttered, "what?"
"Turn around Alex," Sam's tone really left no room for argument. Alex twisted her body so she was facing Sam. The taller woman's body loomed over Alex. Oddly enough it didn't make her feel trapped. More like secure. Turned on, but defiantly secure. Alex opened her mouth to continue her questioning. Which was dumb. Alex wasn't stupid. She knew what was going on. She just couldn't figure out why. There haven't been any signs leading up to this moment. Not really anyways. "Stop thinking so hard." Sam's words drew Alex's attention away from her swirling thoughts.
Alex blinked up at Sam as the other woman lowered her lips. Sam was soft and inviting. Her kisses were gentle and exploratory. Giving a second between each one so Alex had time to catch up, or maybe time to push Sam away. Alex's thoughts went blissfully blank as Sam surrounded her senses.
Sam's kisses got more insistent and Alex matched her movements. Her arms slid around Sam's shoulders and bring their bodies flush against each other. Now having no fear of being pushed away or rejected, Sam is able to relax and take more control. As the kissing gets deeper the air seemed to thicken. Alex felt Sam's tongue against the seam of her bottom lip. Alex wasn't quick enough to process what Sam wanted so the other woman bit down and waited for Alex's hiss of pain. Sam's tongue swiftly entered Alex's mouth eliciting a hum of approval from the younger brunette, all pain forgotten. Alex's tongue desperately slid against Sam's. Alex continued kissing Sam until she couldn't breath. She pulled back slightly to catch her breath. She met Sam's gaze. The other woman's eyes were dark. They stared at each other through heavy lidded gazes for a moment. Then Sam reattached herself to Alex. Pressing hot, wet open mouthed kisses along her jaw and neck. Alex's head fell back and smacked the upper portion of the cupboards. She barely noticed.
Alex's hand snaked up and threaded through Sam's long, thick tresses. She tightened her hold when Sam's hands slid under her t-shirt. Alex arched into Sam's touch. Her whole body felt aflame. She needed more. "Sam," Alex let her name fall as a breathless moan. The other woman bit down gently in the juncture between Alex's neck and shoulder. She got the message. Sam slid her hands to Alex's backside and swiftly lifted her to the counter. Alex's legs fell open hooking around Sam's lithe form to tug her closer. Sam made quick work of divesting Alex of her shirt. Her mouth persisted down Alex's body. Leaving goosebumps in its wake. Sam's fingers trailed across Alex's abs, rib cage, and rested against her back. Fingertips hovering over her bra clasp. "Off," Alex was out of patience. She would look back at it later and be pleased that Sam took the care to ask. Right now though, Alex just wanted to feel.
Sam briefly pressed her lips once again against Alex's own. She continued down her jaw and neck nipping a trail downwards until she was against her chest. Her hand cupped the left milky globe as her mouth closed over the other. Alex let out an undignified whine and involuntarily pushed her chest forward against Sam's demanding mouth. Sam's non occupied hand splayed against Alex's back and pulled her closer. Her teeth scraped gently over Alex's sensitive skin; pulling another groan from the woman above her. Sam continued her ministrations until Alex couldn't take it anymore. Her hips canted forward looking for more friction. Sam released Alex's breast with a pop and moved to the other one. She gave it the same treatment before sliding down lower. Her knees hit the ground and she tugged Alex forward. She popped open the button on Alex's jeans and tapped her hip for assistance. Alex raised herself slightly off the counter as Sam eagerly pulled the garment down.
Sam settled below Alex and hooked her fingers through the band of her panties. Alex gave an enthusiastic nod and Sam got rid of those too. Alex didn't have time to think about the fact that she was on her kitchen counter. Where people ate, where she cooked- well she didn't really cook, but besides the point. All as she could focus on was Sam's needy eyes staring up at her. "Please?" Alex's hand is loose in Sam's hair, but all she wanted to do was tug her forward. Sam pushed gently against Alex's knees spreading them farther apart. She leaned forward and pressed soft, teasing kisses against Alex's inner thigh. The Agent wiggled slightly, trying her best to wait for what she wanted. Sam's warm breath hit her center causing a shudder to run through her body. She needed this. Sam gingerly parted her wet folds with the tip of her tongue. Taking one, then two slow swipes. Alex's hand curled tighter against the counter, the one in Sam's hair remaining relaxed. Sam's tongue traced slowly over Alex driving her mad. "Sam..." Alex squeezed her eyes shut as the woman continued her leisurely pace. Within minutes she had Alex withering above her. Sam slowly sped up her pace. Each stroke getting a little quicker, adding a bit more pressure. Her tongue circled Alex's clit. Flicking out every couple strokes. Teasing the engorged bud. Alexs' whimpers came out in short puffs of air. Sam glanced up and the other woman's teeth were sunk into her bottom lip and her whole upper half tensed. She continued watching as she tightened the circles around her clit. Alex let out another cry, a sharper cry than before. "Sam.. I'm close." She whimpered as if Sam didn't already know. Sam gently sucked her clit between her lips and Alex immediately fell apart. Her eyes squeezed tight, her jaw went slack, and she let out a string of incoherent curse words. Sam swiped her tongue gently against the woman, coaxing her through her orgasm. She weaned to a stop along with the strength of Alex's shudders. Sam rested her cheek against Alex's thigh and waited for Alex to come down from her high. Brown eyes peeled open and quickly found Sam's gaze. She tugged Sam up and placed a gentle kiss against her lips. Tasting herself on Sam's soft skin.
"Bed?" Alex murmured quietly as she peppered kisses against Sam's jaw.
"Already ready for round two?" Sam laughed in good nature. Alex shook her head quickly. She was way to sensitive for round two right now. Sam cocked her head in confusion. Then what did Alex want?
"You're going to let me return the favor.. right?" Alex's playful smirk reassured Sam they were on the same page.
"Lead the way," Sam stepped back and helped Alex slide off the counter. Her legs were a little shaky, but in the end she managed. With a little help from Sam that is. Alex turned and gave Sam a wide and toothy smile. She wrapped an arm around the other woman's waist and playfully pulled her to the bed.
Alex's eyes traced the muscles on Sam's back as she shimmied back into her shirt. She re-buttoned her blouse and zipped up her skirt. She wasn't rushing out, but it was clear to both of them that she wasn't staying. Which was good. It's what Alex wanted, or thought she wanted. Honestly at the moment the woman was a little confused. Her very straight friend Sam just fucked her on her kitchen counter. Then again on her bed. Twice. Every time Alex opened her mouth to say something she shut it again. Did she want to know what this was? Was there really any way to explain what just happened?
Sam turned around now fully clothed. Her eyes ran up Alex's naked body. A relaxed smile lighting her features. She paused on Alex's face and bit her lip. Alex mentally cursed herself on her post-coital inability to keep the concern and questioning off her usually stoic face.
"Just comforting a friend," Sam paused and brushed a strand of hair out of Alex's eyes. "Okay?" Alex let out a small sigh and nodded numbly. She really was exhausted. Her eyes drooped closed before Sam even exited the apartment.