Was I supposed to bring anything? Food maybe? Knowing Kara and her appetite I probably should have. Do I have time? No. Am I wearing something appropriate? What are you even supposed to wear to these things?

Lena's thoughts were racing around her brain faster than Supergirl could fly.

Kara had invited her over for Game Night repeatedly and had finally got the Luthor to promise to show up and participate.

Lena was now seriously regretting her decision, even if Kara's pout and puppy eyes were basically impossible to ignore.

At the moment, she couldn't decide if she'd rather be arrested, put in jail, and captured by her mother again than continue with Game Night. Her nerves were that bad.

Calm down, Lena. She scolded herself. It's just a few hours.

Unfortunately that thought didn't help.

This wasn't like a gala where she could just slide between guests and make meaningless small talk, this was Kara and her friends. And for some reason, that seemed way more scary than anything her mother could cook up.


The minute she opened the door, Kara knew Lena was nervous. Lena's heartbeat was fast but her face was as stoic as always.

Kara beamed. "Lena!"

Lena smiled. "Kara."

Kara stepped aside. "Come in. Everyone else just got here."

Lena stepped in and glanced around. She was surprised to recognize most of the faces there. In fact, all of them. There was Alex, Kara's sister; Maggie, the detective who has arrested Lena; Winn, Kara's nerdy friend; James, who was running Catco while Cat Grant was away; and Mike of the Interns.

"Lena's here!" Kara announced happily.

Everyone looked over and Lena felt her ears ringing.

Winn jumped up. "Hey!" He bounded over to shake Lena's hand and ask her about any new L-Corp information.

James, Alex, and Maggie just smiled and nodded from where they were sitting around the coffee table.

Mike came over. He smiled warmly. "Hi, Lena." He greeted.

Lena smiled and took his outstretched hand. "Mike. It's nice to see you."

"You too." Mike said genuinely. He watched Lena as Kara guided her over to the couch. He felt like, to a point, he could understand the Luthor. She was a Luthor, he was a Daxamite. They really had a fair amount in common, not to mention crazy, power hungry mom issues.

"What are we playing?" Winn asked.

"Monopoly?" Maggie suggested. In between cases and stuff, this was only Maggie's third Game Night and she was naive.

Alex mentally face palmed; how could she have forgotten to warn Maggie about that game?

James's eyes widened. "I don't think that's a good idea-"

"Let's do it!" Winn said enthusiastically.

Kara nodded vigorously.

"Maggie," Alex sighed as Mike grabbed the game from a shelf. "We try not to mention the M-word here."

Maggie frowned. "Why not?"

"You'll see."


It had been nearly two hours now and Maggie had definitely gotten her answer.

The dining table, which had been ladened with food, was just about cleared of its burden and everyone's hearts were racing.

"Shoot, Little Danvers," Maggie grumbled. "I didn't realize you were so competitive."

Kara just beamed happily.

James sat back. "I give up."

"Ah, come on, James," Winn cried. "You can't give up now."

"There's no way this will end up well for me," James argued. "Not with you, Kara, and Lena on the board."

It was true. Kara, Winn, and Lena were fully engrossed in the game and all three were displaying huge competitive streaks.

Mike had gone bankrupt early on in the game and it looked like James and Maggie were quickly following in his footsteps. Alex was holding her own.

"So who usually wins?" Maggie asked half an hour later. She and James had been booted out of the game leaving Alex, Lena, Winn, and Kara fighting over the board.

James shrugged. "Usually Winn or Kara. If we're lucky Alex will. I think I won once and Mike hasn't won yet. Of course, we try not to play too often."

Maggie nodded. She could see why. In only half an hour, things had gotten a little savage. Chips, pretzels, and other assorted snacks were on the floor, victims of angry and excited outbursts. The last four players were almost always engaged in a heated debate and the board had been nearly flipped over a few dozen times.

Alex had a determined look in her eyes, Winn was constantly wiping perspiration from his forehead, Lena was totally in the zone, and Kara's face was a little red.

Mike had joined James and Maggie on the deserted couch (the players were all crouched on the ground around the coffee table) and offered them the bowl of popcorn he had in one arm.

James took a handful but Maggie declined. It might be pretty crazy but it was also cute.

And, despite the (good natured) trash talk and intensity of it all, none of them would have it any other way.