A/N: I had so much fun writing this chapter. Let me know what you think!
Warning: Minor swearing
Alex walked in Kara's apartment after work to find a peculiar sight. Kara sat on the couch, cocooned in blankets, and she was on her third carton of ice cream. Alex walked in hesitantly, and set her keys down on the counter. Alex raised an eyebrow at Kara when the blonde finally looked over. Something told Alex the blonde wasn't happy, and it wasn't the empty ice cream cartons surrounding her.
"Hi Alex." Kara greeted without the usual bubbliness in her voice, then shoved another spoonful of ice cream into her mouth. Alex took off her shoes and jacket and walked over to the alien. "So, wanna tell me why exactly you are stress eating after your interview at L-Corp?" Alex asked in her 'this is non-negotiable' tone. Kara sighed, and pulled the blanket over her head. Alex had gone through so much to get her this interview, and now she blew it. She was worried Alex was going to be mad, and she was worried about disappointing her as well.
Alex lifted the blanket and stuck her head underneath with Kara. Back when Kara first arrived on Earth, and Alex got her head out of her butt and started being nice to the Kryptonian, they would spend countless nights cuddled under blankets and talking about anything and everything. Alex knew Kara saw it as a safe space, and she did as well. Under the blanket was no judgement, and endless love. Anytime the girls talked about something big, they always seemed to find themselves under some type of blanket.
"Alex. I think I bombed it." Kara started hesitantly. She then began recounting everything that happened as soon as she stepped into the office to her sister. Alex listened patiently, and waited for the cue that Kara was done. Once she finished, she glanced over at Alex. Her sister hadn't said anything, and she wanted to be prepared to defend herself if Alex started raging. Alex had a tendency to rage first and think later, but so did Kara. It must be a Danvers thing.
Alex removed the blanket from her head and picked up the empty ice cream cartons from surrounding the sister. "Have you checked your email? Your interview was several hours ago." Alex said absentmindedly as she took the empty cartons to the kitchen. She wasn't mad at Kara by any means, she was proud her baby sister was getting herself out there. It took a lot for someone fresh out of college to be interviewed by the biggest name in National City. Even if Kara didn't get the job, she had interview practice that she can utilize for her next interview, whoever it is with. Alex knows she could pull some strings and have Kara working at the DEO, but that was a last resort option. She wanted her sister to choose where she wanted to work and what she wanted to do, not get it handed to her because of her alien physiology.
Kara grumbled about having to get up to get her computer. Logging on, she saw she had one new email, and it was from L-Corp offices. "A-A-Aleeexxx! Come here. She sent me an email and I'm too scared to open it. Omigosh would you walk faster? You humans are so slow!" Kara rambled nervously as she waited for her sister to come sit next to her. She couldn't do this without her, Alex was her rock. Alex shot her sister a glare before she sat down next to her.
"Hey Kara, before you read that, I'm proud of you regardless what that email says." Alex said with a smile, and reached over to ruffle her sisters hair affectionately. "Now, open the email dammit I want to see what it says!" Alex exclaimed, bouncing slightly on the cushion next to her. Kara took a deep breath, and moved her cursor over the email. She closed her eyes and clicked it. Cracking one eye open, she quickly scanned the email.
Dear Miss Danvers,
Your application and interview for assistant to our CEO, Lena Luthor, has been reviewed and approved by the Human Resource Department. Your abilities are suitable to the needs of Lena Luthor, and a position is available if you so choose to take it.
If you decide this is the path for you, please reply to this email, and you will start the next day promptly at 8 a.m.
Sincerely,
Lena Luthor
"I got it?" Kara asked with disbelief. She turned her head to glance at her sister to confirm her question. Alex beamed at her sister. "You got it Kara!" Alex said happily. Kara set her computer on the couch next to her, not wanting to break another one, and excitedly tackled Alex in a hug. "I got it Alex! I got it! I'm so happy!" Kara said while rolling her sister and herself around the floor.
"Kara! Please! You're squishing me!" Alex managed to stutter out. Kara smiled and let go of Alex, only for Alex to tackle Kara a moment later. "I'm so proud of my baby sister!" Alex exclaimed while pinching Kara's cheeks. "You're all so grown up now! My little girl!" Alex cooed, and Kara not so gently shoved her sister off. Alex laughed at the sour expression on her sister's face.
"Yeah yeah, now help me reply to this. I need to sound professional!" Kara said, while going to grab her laptop. Alex rolled her eyes at her sisters change in mood, and went to sit next to the blonde and offer her advice.
Kara followed James around, trying to keep up and write everything down so she wouldn't forget. It's James last day, and she needs to remember everything if she doesn't want to get fired the next day. James was the kind guy that gave her that horrible pep-talk the day before. Kara is glad she learned his name, so she could stop calling him 'that guy' in her head.
"Kara, it's important you always be standing, with a black coffee in your hand when the elevator doors open and Miss Luthor gets off. Trust me, always have the coffee." He said while leaning towards Kara, as if telling her a secret. Kara nodded furiously, and wrote it down quickly on her notepad. She heard her boss on the elevator, and she nudged James. "Shes coming." Kara hinted.
The elevator doors opened, and Lena stepped off with the confidence of a cat after capturing its prey. Her hair was slicked back into a pristine ponytail, the rest of her hair was pin straight, cascading from the top of her head around and over her shoulders. She had a pair of sunglasses on, hiding her eyes as she observed the two assistants standing in front of her. She had minimal makeup on, but a bold red lipstick coated her lips. She was dressed in a simple pantsuit, but it didn't look simple. The way it hugged Lena's curves made it look like it was alive. It swayed gently with Lena's steps, and Kara continued her oogling down toward Lena's feet. She had these strappy heels on, way too tall then Kara could ever imagine wearing, and Kara saw a flash of what she though was a tattoo. Kara began to speculate what the tattoo may be but was quickly interrupted out of her thoughts by James elbowing her in the ribs. Kara then realized her mouth was hanging open, and she quickly snapped it shut.
"Good Morning Miss Luthor. Your coffee," James said smoothly, covering up his pain from elbowing the alien in the ribs. "You remember Miss Danvers? Excellent choice in replacement, if I say so myself Miss Luthor. I'm sure she will do a spectacular job" James finished with an award winning smile.
Lena, accepting the coffee, lowered her sunglasses with a single finger to take in Kara's appearance. Kara suddenly felt nervous, like she was on a stage and the world was judging her.
Kara thought she looked good. Alex had facetimed her while she picked an outfit out this morning. She had her hair up in a half ponytail, curled waves resting on her shoulders. She had a white button down on, with lace covering the shoulders, letting the light tan she sported show through the lace. She finished with a pencil skirt, and flats. Alex reassured her several times before she left that she looked good. The confidence instilled in her by her sister quickly faded away under Lena's penetrating stare.
"Ah yes, Miss Danvers. You have big shoes to fill." Lena stated simply. She slid her glasses back on and walked into her office. James took a breath and looked at Kara. "Make a note, make sure you are dressed to impress. And when she walks into her office, we follow." James said and hurriedly followed Lena into her office. Kara followed and wrote down what he just said, and ran into the back of James when she didn't look up.
"Sorry!" She whispered, and fixed her shirt. James glared at her out the side of his eye and turned back to Lena. "Miss Luthor, your schedule is posted on your email online. Is there anything I can do for you now?" James asked sweetly. He definitely wasn't faking being nice, it seemed like it came natural. Finally, Kara thought. Something I can do, be sweet!
Lena looked up at the pair, her sunglasses forgotten on the corner of her desk. "No James, Miss Danvers, that will be all." Looking back to her desk, she quickly got to work on the pile of paperwork at her desk. James turned, and motioned for Kara to leave. James closed the door behind the pair, and looked at Kara. "Always remember to close the doors." He said, and walked back to the desk. Kara sighed, and wrote that down and followed James. Kara sported a small smile at the way Lena said her name.
I can do this, Kara thought. She had plenty of notes from James, and it was close to the time Lena retired every night. James taught her the ins and outs of the job, and introduced her to everyone she works with on the floor. Kara quickly ran through everyone and their name in her head, when she felt James looking at her.
James looked at Kara with a scrutinizing gaze. Kara's eyes widened when she saw this, and she quickly looked down to make sure she looked okay. "What?" Kara asked nervously, when she found nothing wrong in her appearance. "Is there something on my face?" she asked, and James just smiled at Kara's innocence. "Nothing, Kara. No, your face is fine. I'm just thinking." He turned back to the work on his desk. Kara was curious now.
Fixing her glasses, Kara asked. "Thinking about what?" She asked. James looked up, and said, "Wondering why Lena Luthor hired a ray of sunshine like you. The smile hasn't left your face all day. It's refreshing." James said with a small smile.
Kara looked at him with disbelief. Is he flirting? She asked herself, and apparently said this out loud. James laughed, and said, "No Kara, I'm not flirting. I have a girlfriend." James said bluntly.
Kara let out a shaky breath of relief. "Oh! Good, because I didn't want to shoot you down and all since I don't really play for your team and that would have been awkward trying to explain that-" Kara started to ramble, and James' eyes widened at Kara's confession.
"Damn." James said. Kara stared at him wide-eyed, slapping a hand over her mouth. She sat staring, waiting for the rejection of her sexuality. "Look I'm sorry, I tend to ramble and-" James cut her off. "No Kara, I totally support you. I'm just a tad angry at myself and my gaydar for not picking that up." James said with a smile. "My gaydar is very good." he said with a laugh. Kara giggled and pushed his shoulder lightly.
"In all seriousness," James said, rerouting their conversation to what he was trying to tell Kara earlier. "Lena has a tendency to be dark. As such you have been warned by me and a few other people. It's nice to know she wants someone overflowing with happiness near her. Maybe you will rub off on her." James said with a smile.
Kara smiled at him, and fiddled with her glasses. "Thanks, James."
No later then the thank you fell from Kara's lips, Lena's office doors opened. Lena had her bag on her shoulder, her sunglasses perched in her pocket. She walked up to Kara and James, and James quickly stood up.
"I'm going to miss you, James. Make me proud." Lena said with a small smile. She then shifted her gaze to Kara. "Miss Danvers, I will see you here at 8 a.m. sharp." Lena said more then asked. Kara nodded, and realized she probably looked like an idiot, said "Y-yes ma'am." She said and gave Lena a big smile. Lena just simply observed her, then turned around and walked to the elevator. James and Kara didn't breathe until the doors closed in front of the CEO.
"Congratulations, Kara Danvers," James said and held his hand up for a high five. "You survived a day as assistant to Miss Luthor. Here's to surviving for a long time to come."
Kara let out a belly laugh and gave James a high five.