Disclaimer: I own nothing.

This story is a series of one-shots, some AU, some canon. I don't know how long they'll be or how many stories will go in.

If you know me from my other stories, I'm trying to write updates for them, but I have no inspiration for them as of right now.

Anyways, enjoy!

-X-

Kara sighed pathetically as she trudged into J'onn's Coffee. It was relatively close to CatCo and was open ridiculously early, something she was forever grateful for. She didn't particularly like coffee, but they had the best hot chocolate in all of National City (in her opinion, though Cat Grant heavily argued that no place could make such earth shattering hot chocolate). They always helped whenever she was sad or stressed, something she knew she'd be today, considering CatCo's yearly reviews were being held.

Slipping inside, she was assaulted by the smell of freshly made baked goods and brewing coffee. The barista, Alex, was humming quietly to herself as she stocked the glass case. She was beautiful with her short, brunette hair and warm, inviting eyes. Kara had a major crush on her, though she'd never do anything about it. She could never bring herself to ask the other girl out, instead choking out ridiculous questions to cover her embarrassment.

"Do you think…penguins like music?"

"Hey, do you think that maybe we… humans are really the aliens that other planets worry about?"

Her attempts never ended well. In fact, they usually ended with her bright red, muttering apologies before grabbing her hot chocolate and scurrying away.

Taking a moment to admire Alex, a smile broke across Kara's pale face. The back of the girl's shirt rode up along her back, showing wonderfully tanned skin.

"Morning, Alex," Kara greeted, wincing when Alex jerked up and slammed her head into the wood of the counter.

"Shit!"

Kara's eyes widened and she hurried over to the counter, concern and guilt swimming in her crystal blue eyes. "Oh my god, are you okay? I'm so sorry, I didn't mean to scare you!"

Alex waved off the apology with a grin, rubbing the back of her head gingerly. "Morning, Kara. It's okay, don't worry about it. I should have expected to see you." She laughed.

"Are you sure you're okay?" Kara worried her bottom lip, staring at the hand resting on her head.

Reaching out, Alex placed a reassuring hand on Kara's arm, oblivious to the deer-in-the-headlights look that overtook Kara or the tenseness of her body. "I'm fine, hon. Promise. The usual?" She knew Kara's order by heart nowadays, considering whenever the younger woman had a tough day ahead, she'd buy the same thing: a hot chocolate with vanilla syrup and a few mini-marshmallows.

Unable to form words, Kara merely nodded. A sense of loss filled her as the hand was removed and she desperately wished for it to return.

"So, busy day today?" Alex inquired curiously as she began prepping Kara's hot chocolate.

Sighing, Kara rested her arms on the counter and pursed her lips. "Yeah. Ms. Grant is doing our annual reviews, which will last all week. So, she's going to be a nightmare until they're over. It's worse than when she writes an article."

Alex smiled sympathetically. She remembered the last time Cat had decided to write an expose on some obscure topic. Kara had been so stressed that J'onn allowed Alex to make deliveries to Kara (during their usual lull in the days), even though they never did deliveries.

"Do we need to plan for deliveries this week?" Alex joked.

Laughing, Kara shook her head and blushed. "I'll let you know."

She winked at the shorter brunette, who stared with a stunned expression. She rarely successfully managed to flirt, leaving Alex completely enamored with the blonde with each passing stutter and noticeable blush.

Finishing up with the order, Alex spun around to find a suitable lid for the cup before spotting a sharpie. Swiftly, she took hold of it and scribbled on the outside of the cup. Twisting, she handed the cup to Kara with a bright grin.

"This one's on me," Alex informed her, watching the redness begin to creep up Kara's neck.

"A-are you sure?" Kara stammered, fidgeting with the scarf hung haphazardly along her shoulders.

Passing the drink over, their fingers brushing, Alex's throat grew dry. "Yeah," she replied quietly, her voice cracking slightly.

Grinning appreciatively, Kara took a sip of the warmed beverage and practically moaned, completely unaware of the reaction it caused the other woman.

"Thanks, Alex. I'll see you tomorrow, probably," Kara laughed, slipping a bill into the tip jar before heading toward the door.

Catching sight of the ten dollar bill, Alex called after her. "Kara…"

Glancing over her shoulder, Kara winked before disappearing out the door, leaving Alex to mutter about how sexy a smooth Kara could be.

Walking down the sidewalk, Kara lifted the cup to her lips though she caught a brief glance of something black written on it. Curiously, she peered at it and couldn't stop the shit-eating grin that spread along her lips.

Don't stress too much. You'll be fine, Supergirl was scribbled, along with a cute winking face.

Kara sighed. It was going to be a good day.

-X-

Every day after, Kara went back into the shop whether she was truly stressed or not. She didn't care about the hot chocolate at that point; she just wanted to have an excuse to see Alex. Each day, there was a new phrase of encouragement lining her cup.

You are amazing, Supergirl. Don't let anyone get you down.

You'll do great things. I know it, Supergirl.

On Thursday, after Kara had bought her morning treat, J'onn stepped out of his office. He'd seen their progression over time and was frankly sick of their dancing around the issue.

"Are you ever going to ask her out?" he queried, grabbing a croissant from the case.

Alex stumbled slightly before gazing at J'onn questioningly. "W-what do you mean?"

He scoffed, taking a bite of the warmed bread. "You know exactly what I mean, Alex. You've flirted, danced around it, but never taken the plunge. That girl obviously likes you. I know we have amazing hot chocolate, but I cannot imagine it's good enough to warrant a visit twice a week - sometimes more."

"J'onn…"

Patting the younger woman's shoulder, J'onn smiled fatherly. "She likes you, Alex. Ask her out." He headed back into his office, but stopped. "Either you do it, or I'll do it for you." He smirked devilishly before slipping inside, laughing boisterously at Alex's indignant, "don't you dare!"

-X-

When Kara strolled in on Friday, she couldn't contain the smile that blossomed from the sight of Alex sitting on a chair, a book firmly in her grasp and a hoodie hiding most of her physique. She knew the brunette despised the cold and National City was a solid thirty-two degrees in the sun, meaning Alex was determined to try and fight the dropping temperature.

"Good morning," Kara greeted cheerfully, practically skipping over to the counter.

"You seem happy this morning," Alex commented, passing Kara an already made cup of hot chocolate.

"I am," Kara admitted, "It feels like today is going to be a really good day."

Alex smiled at her enthusiasm and quickly rang her up, praying that Kara would look at her cup before she was at CatCo. She prayed that Kara had noticed the little messages each morning, but the subject was never broached, so she wasn't positive. She could only hope.

"I've got to be in early today," Kara pouted, "But thank you and I hope you have a good weekend."

"You too," Alex smiled, holding Kara's gaze for longer than probably acceptable, but neither minded.

Stepping outside, Kara stopped at the pillar between the door and the window of the coffee shop to check the message written on the cup. What she saw made her heart skip a beat.

I really like you, Supergirl. Will you go out with me?

Not caring if she was late to work, Kara twisted around and rushed back into the shop.

The door bell chimed loudly, startling Alex, but she didn't have time to react as Kara hurriedly set the cup on the counter and rushed around it, her hands gently taking Alex's face between them. She stared into gorgeous chocolate eyes before dipping down and capturing Alex's lips.

Alex's brain stuttered before halting all together, her hands sliding into Kara's hair as she eagerly returned the kiss. She'd never expected such a vigorous response, but she wasn't complaining in the slightest.

"Yes," Kara mumbled against her lips, earning a breathtaking smile in return.

"Really?"

Kara giggled and pecked her lips briefly, "Tonight, 7? I'll pick you up from here? I know this really great taco place."

"Sounds good to me," Alex replied, bringing Kara into a deeper kiss.

A clearing throat brought them out of their bubble. "Why are you behind my counter making out with my barista?"

Kara locked eyes with J'onn, and flushed as she tried to stutter out an explanation. She froze when the older man began laughing, confusion and a slight amount of fear washing over her.

"Kid, I'm not mad. I'm glad to see you two have finally finished your ridiculously long dance. I'm happy for you both, but please, refrain from making out with her when I have customers. They pay for coffee, not a show." He grinned at them before snagging a muffin and heading back into his office.

Kara gaped at the door while Alex shook her head.

"Did that just…"

"Yep."

"Okay."

Laughter echoed through the empty shop as a few pecks were exchanged. Kara was right. Today was going to be a great day.

-X-

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