Disclaimer: I do not own anything. Everything belongs to Greg Berlanti and DC Comics. The idea for this story is mine though.

A/N 1: Thank you very much for all the kudos, reviews, follows, and favorites. Here we go with chapter 2, lovely readers. I hope you enjoy it just as much.

As already mentioned, I decided to re-post this, but this time I will go with the version that I originally planned.

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"No, I don't want to say goodnight. I know it's time to leave, but you'll be in my dreams tonight."

Lena Luthor was sitting in her office chair, hunched over the paperwork that Jess had brought in earlier that morning, the stacks of papers neatly tucked away in a folder, post-its marking which stack belonged to whom and where she had to sign. When she was done with that, the raven-haired CEO shoved the folder to the corner of her desk for Jess to pick up, and dedicated her time to going over lab reports. She had just entered into a business relationship with Bruce Wayne, her old friend having called her right after he had received her draft for Biomax. The dark-haired man had immediately gone off on an excited ramble of how they would change the future. Change humanity. How L-Corp had the brains and Wayne Enterprises had the money to support the brains. So what she was doing now was going over the lab's latest research regarding their planned nano bots, her eyes zeroing in on what the head of the department had emailed her the night before.

She was just scanning over a few words that described how they were close to developing the actual plasma that could control organic tissue, when her phone pinged with a text message. Popping up on her screen was a picture of Kara Danvers, her cheeks bulged because her mouth had been shoved full of potstickers when the photo was taken. It made Lena smile. Kara always made Lena smile. Kara Danvers and her ocean blue orbs, a waterfall of bubbliness that always emanated from her when she entered a room, a beaming white smile, and how she blushed and fiddled with her glasses every time she got nervous. Everything about the blonde was absolutely endearing to the raven-haired CEO. Thinking about Kara made her stomach tingle slightly, her chest fluttering and a lightness overtaking her, even, or especially, when she was looking at this very picture; Kara Danvers with her potstickers-stuffed mouth. Like she had so many times before, Lena dismissed this familiar feeling of warmth as mere affection for her very good friend and she proceeded to opening the text message.

Kara Danvers: "Have you eaten? I know you, Lena Luthor. Don't lie to me! I see you!"

The raven-haired woman laughed and the light flutter that she had just stifled made its way to the surface once again; she tapped the screen that would lead her to the reply, typing away.

Lena Luthor: "Define 'eaten'. Does a Snickers count?"

She did not have to wait long for the blonde's reply.

Kara Danvers: "I just groaned very loudly and incredulously. Snapper looked at me as if I had grown another head. I'm taking you out to lunch today. Are you free?"

With a painful somersault her stomach turned, but she typed yet another reply that she was indeed free for lunch, when another chat popped up on her screen.

Bruce Wayne: "I'm in town, my pretty Irish Rose. Need to talk business. But pleasure first. Pick you up for lunch. Later. B."

After playfully rolling her eyes at her friend's usual wit, Lena sunk further into her chair with a disappointed sigh. As much as she was looking forward to seeing Bruce again, going to lunch with him meant that she could not go to lunch with Kara. The raven-haired woman was navigating back to Kara's chat when Jess startled her through the intercom, "Miss Luthor. Diana Prince is here to see you."

Shell-shocked by this information, Lena dropped her phone and it fell to the ground, an ugly clanking sound being emitted, cutting through the sudden ringing in her ears. She cringed in fear for her phone screen, but before she could start fussing about it, Jess' voice could be heard again, "Miss Luthor? Do you rather want me to schedule a meeting with her at a later time?"

Shaking her head to clear it from the fog, Lena felt her face flush with a sudden heat that had traveled up her body and she jumped up, smoothing out her dress and hastily fixing her hair, "No, Jess. It's fine. Send her in."

The soft knock at the door was imminent, signaling her assistant's arrival. She stopped fussing over her appearance and picked up her phone to put it back on her desk, and stood erect, once again, "Come in!"

The massive wooden door opened and a brunette head peeked in, her assistant smiling timidly at her before pushing the door open wider, leading the tall, brunette beauty inside Lena's office. She had not seen Diana Prince in almost a year, but she was just as breathtaking as ever, the raven-haired CEO's mouth going dry at the sight. The brunette rid herself of her burgundy poncho with a tiny smirk, walking over to Lena's white leather couch and carefully draping the piece of clothing over the armrest, and placing her purse right next to it.

Gaping at the other woman, Lena only just got to choke out a no interruptions in the general direction of her secretary, causing the second brunette to nod and scramble out of the office. When the door had closed behind her, Diana raised an eyebrow, "She is so shy." Brown eyes wandered to the CEO and Lena could practically see the question in the other woman's eyes, Why is she so shy?

Lena smiled, aware of Diana's ever-present wonder, "Some people are, I guess."

The brunette did not say anything to that, smoldering chocolate orbs instead locking on emerald green as she started walking toward the CEO. Rounding the desk to meet the woman halfway, Lena felt herself being pulled into a firm hug, Diana's strong arms securely wrapped around her waist while her own went around the taller woman's neck. Tucking her head into the crook there, the raven-haired woman breathed deeply, relaxing as she took in the whiff of familiarity that came with Diana's scent; magnolias and a hint of lavender, mixed with the light musky note that was just the brunette. There was a small voice in her head, however, telling her that this flowery whiff was nothing compared to Kara's vanilla, coconut, and the fresh breeze of the sea. There was a painful tug at her heartstrings when she thought about the blonde, her feelings for the bubbly reporter making their way to the surface, once again. Lena tried to push them down like she always did, attempting to shove them away and lock them in the deepest of places in her heart. Kara would never feel the same and unknowingly to the blonde, the CEO knew that she was the one flying around and saving the city at night. A blur of red and blue, with the Els' coat of arms proudly worn on her chest.

Diana's warmth, however, was all-encompassing whenever she entered a room; her ability to put people at ease, to give them a feeling of familiarity was so strong that Lena melted into the other woman's embrace so fully like she had only ever let herself do with one other person. The superhero had seen her in her darkest days and had loved her through them. She was a woman whom Lena had learned to trust, whom she had been intimate with for over four years, but she was also a woman whom she had never been able to commit to fully. No matter how safe she felt in her strong arms, there was always something missing. She loved Diana, but she had never been in love with her. Their chemistry was strong and their sex was earth-shattering, but Lena had never felt anything close to what people always say love was supposed to feel like. Unlike with Kara. Here she was again; her thoughts seemed to always turn back to the blonde reporter with the sunny nature, always giddy and all smiles, her nose crinkling when she was happy, a crease on her forehead when she was worried or deep in thought. There was an eruption of butterflies in Lena's belly at the thought, Kara Danvers causing her carefully stacked away feelings to always tumble out of their shelves again.

A light chuckle vibrated against her pale cheek, and Diana broke the silence, her voice raspy and her accent thick, "My darling, there are so many emotions coursing through you right now that you are making my head spin."

Lena laughed at the playful comment and pulled away slowly, their eyes connecting once again, "I'm sorry. There is just a lot going on right now. But it's so good to see you."

A beautiful smile spread across the taller woman's face, her features beaming when she cupped Lena's cheek with her right hand, tracing a strong cheekbone with her thumb, her hold on the CEO's waist tightening, "I missed you, Lena. So much."

Chocolate eyes darted across Lena's face, taking in every inch, and Diana leaned down, her intentions clear as soft, plush, and kissable lips hovered over Lena's. When they met, their lips brushing together in a gentle kiss, chaste and sweet, there was a familiar jolt of electricity coursing through both women, their connection undeniably still there. When the brunette opened her mouth a little, her hot tongue seeking for entrance, Lena was quick to let her in, simultaneously moaning with Diana when their tongues found their mate, tangling and dancing together like they had so many times before. The sudden sound echoing through the room brought Lena back to reality, the CEO breaking the kiss as if she had been burned, "I can't, Di. I'm sorry."

Confused brown orbs were staring back at her, beautiful features laced with concern, "I'm sorry. Did I do something wrong? Did I hurt you?"

Lena melted at Diana's distress and she cupped the brunette's face in both hands, soothingly stroking high cheekbones, "You didn't hurt me, Di. I promise. It's hard to explain, but I just can't do this."

Nodding, Diana pulled the CEO back into her arms and into a hug, sighing into her raven locks and comfortingly tickling her spine over her dress, "I'm here when you're ready to talk, my love. I will gladly listen to whatever is bothering you."

Lena exhaled languidly, burying herself deeper into the taller woman's embrace, "Thanks, Di."

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Having moved to the couch to sit down, Lena was listening to Diana's recount of how she managed to prevent a bomb from going off in London, brown eyes sparkling with mirth as she gestured with her hands.

Lena watched her, amused, while at the same time trying to push down the guilt that was gnawing away at her insides because she had a weak moment and had let herself be lured into kissing Diana. She knew that it was nothing bad; it was just a kiss and the brunette was charming and had Charisma, the Amazon in her always able to put people at ease and feel comfortable around her, but that did not change the fact that Lena felt guilty.

A perfectly sculpted eyebrow rose, "Lee, something is definitely wrong. I can feel it. Why are you feeling guilty? Talk to me. Are you with someone? I really didn't know that. I would have never done anything if I had known that you are in a relationship. I'm sorry if I disrespected you."

The CEO perked up at Diana blaming herself and was quick to interject, "No, Di. Please don't do this. This is not your fault. I just cannot control myself very much whenever I'm around you, but I have to say that this 'no strings attached' agreement we have been having for four years is really not the thing for me anymore. That's all. I don't think that I can do this, no matter how amazing the sex is when I'm with you."

Diana scooted closer to the CEO on the couch, taking a pale and slightly cold hand into hers, rubbing gingerly to warm it up, "Is this because of what I said the last time we were together?"

Lena found the light blush that tinted the brunette's cheek at these words endearing, and carefully contemplated her next words, "Maybe a little. I would feel like I'm using you and I'm not that kind of person. I love you deeply, Diana. But I can't keep doing this."

The superhero smiled and winked, suppressing her sadness, "I understand, my love. Let me know when you want to talk about it."

Before Lena could reply, the intercom on her desk crackled, ""Miss Luthor?"

Rolling her eyes, the CEO got up and walked over to her desk, answering through the intercom, "Jess, I thought I told you that I didn't want any interruptions," she snapped, a little more forcefully than she had intended to because her frustration with herself was bubbling over and spilling forth, hitting her assistant full force for disturbing them. Feeling soft hands on her shoulders, she instantly relaxed, Diana kissing her spine briefly to soothe her boiling agitation. The brunette squeezed her hips and pressed herself against the CEO's back, wrapping her arms around her waist, and Lena instantly felt calmness wash over her, the effect of Diana Prince once again not lost on her.

Lena smiled softly at the brunette's lips against the back of her neck, soft fingers caressing her stomach in a calming manner, when Jess replied, "Yes, Miss Luthor. My apologies. However, I thought that you might want to know that Mr. Wayne is at the front desk. Also, Miss Danvers is here to see you; she's been waiting for half an hour."

Hearing Kara's name was like a cold shower for her and she cursed under her breath. With Diana's sudden arrival, she had not gotten the chance to text the blonde back and now she felt a lump in her throat and guilt settle in her midsection, "Send them both in together, please?"

"Yes, Miss Luthor," Jess replied and the faint click of the line indicated that her assistant had hung up.

"Fuck," Lena breathed, breaking free from Diana's embrace and desperately trying to smooth out her dress while fussing with her hair that was loosely falling around her shoulders.

She could not see the amused smirk that was playing at the brunette's lips, a raspy voice next to her ear as Diana squeezed her shoulders, "Relax, my love. You look beautiful."

Lena threw her a thankful smile, staying behind her desk, while Diana leisurely sat back down and crossed her legs on the couch.

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After Kara had brushed past her on her way out, the raven-haired CEO was certain that something was definitely very wrong; Kara was mad at her for forgetting to text her and postpone their lunch, she was sure of it.

Leaning against the doorframe to her office, she watched her friends go until they had rounded the corner to the elevators, and she heaved a deep sigh when they were out of sight. She did not notice the knowing look that was thrown her way by her assistant, but instead looked to the ground and while closing the door, sparing a last glance at Jess, "No interruptions! This time for real!"

Jess' reply of yes, Miss Luthor was muffled by the door clicking shut. Scrubbing her hands over her face nervously, Lena made her way back to her desk, opening the balcony door to let some fresh air into the room. Lena felt like she was going to hyperventilate, trying to breathe in the oxygen that was streaming through the open door, willing her heartrate to go down. Her guilt toward Kara was once again gnawing at her insides, not only because she had let Diana kiss her just mere moments before her friends had walked in, but especially because she had not told the blonde about the change of plans for lunch.

Sitting down behind her desk, she was so lost in her thoughts that she almost missed the soft chuckle that echoed from her couch, "She's in love with you, you know?"

Lena blinked owlishly at those words, shaking her head clear from her Kara-induced fog, "What?"

Diana did not react to the CEO's question, but instead, she uncrossed her legs in a very distracting manner before getting up and sauntering toward Lena, the sway in her hips present once again, "I mean, I don't blame her. You are kind, intelligent, talented, beautiful, but that only cements the fact that Kara Danvers is very much in love with you." When the brunette had finished the sentence, she leaned on the edge of Lena's desk to the CEO's left legs re-crossing at her ankles, palms braced on the surface, and her chin resting on her own shoulder, playfully staring down at Lena.

The raven-haired CEO snorted incredulously, "Don't be ridiculous, Diana!"

Raising an eyebrow at the CEO, Diana tucked a stray raven lock behind the smaller woman's ear, "Really, Lena? I'm an empath!"

The raven-haired woman sighed, "I know you are, but you're wrong. Maybe Kara has a crush on Bruce, but she is certainly not in love with me."

The brunette opened her mouth to argue, but the deflated look on the smaller woman's face held her back, so she opted for not saying anything else regarding the matter. Instead, she held out her right hand for Lena to take, a soft smile on her beautiful face, "Come on, let me take you out to lunch."

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Later that evening, Lena was standing on the balcony that belonged to her office, staring up into the black, velvety night sky above her. The stars were shining brightly that evening, illuminating the darkness beautifully, like fireflies, burning against the black satin of the sky. With her forearms on the balustrade, she swirled the amber liquid in her glass, taking a sip to fight the light chill that was in the air. A soft breeze to hold of raven hair and it blew in the wind, softly tickling her pale features. Her mind was racing, the events of the day replaying in her head like a video tape, leaving her distressed and confused. She had loved Diana just as long as she had known her, but as much as they clicked in the bedroom, she never felt the telltale tingling and giddiness when looking at Diana. No matter how much Lena had wanted to; the brunette was gorgeous, kind, smart, gentle, intelligent, and the fact that she saved the world on top of all of that just made her even more perfect. The raven-haired woman really wanted to fall in love with Diana, but she simply did not feel it. She had always known that the world needed Diana, Princess of Themyscira, more than Lena herself could ever need her. The brunette was born to do so much more and so much more important with her life and she loved Diana too much to ever hold her back from fulfilling her duty to the people – to the world. The spark that they felt during sex was unprecedented and Lena wished that she could return Diana's feelings, but her wish was never granted.

It was different with Kara though. Every time she thought about the blonde, it physically hurt her to think that she could not be with her; as a result, she had buried her feelings as deeply as she could over the months, like she had always done her entire life – buried her vulnerability under huge amounts of wit and sarcasm.

Taking another generous gulp from the tumbler, Lena closed her eyes at the burning feeling that came with the alcohol running down her throat. Supergirl did not need her. It was not her place to confess her feelings to Kara because first and foremost, she did not want to ruin the great friendship they had built in the past year and secondly, the blonde's responsibility and commitment to the people of Earth was far too great and too important for Lena to interfere. The longer she thought about Kara, blonde hair and blue eyes, smelling of vanilla, coconut, and the fresh breeze of the sea, the more she started to realize that the slight burning in her throat did not only have to do with the alcohol she was currently consuming, but also with her throat closing up with impending tears.

She continued to watch the stars and could not help herself but wonder if Kara was out there tonight, saving the city and doing good. She searched the sky, eyes roaming in search for a slight blur of red and blue, the raven-haired CEO longing to see Kara again, even if it was just for mere seconds.

Her heart jumped lightly when she felt strong arms wrap around her, her anxiety eased immediately when Diana's scent hit her nostrils, making her relax and melt into the taller woman's embrace, leaning her head onto the brunette's shoulder. Pale hands came up to rest on top of Diana's arms and Lena felt the cool metal braces covering the brunette's forearms underneath her shirt. Stroking them up and down she was once again reminded of how she was doomed to be in love with a superhero with a destiny so much greater than Lena Luthor's crushes.

Diana kissed her ear gently, just a whisper, before she breathed, "You're in love with her, too."

Closing her eyes, Lena realized that there was no denying it any longer. Diana had known all day – she was sure about that. So the CEO heaved a deep sigh and squeezed Diana's forearms lightly, "Yes, I am."

Chuckling triumphantly, the brunette continued, "I knew it. Both your emotions light up and blink like a Christmas tree when you're together. I know you, Lena Luthor. I know that look you had on your face when she entered the room. You used to look at me like that; for different reasons, but still."

Guilt was once again punching Lena in the stomach, but Diana's influence kept her calm and grounded, "Don't do this, love. It's okay." The CEO felt plush lips against her pulse point, leaving tiny butterfly kisses against pale skin, making her shudder, and Diana rasped, "I can't tell you how many times I wished that you would love me back. We've had this… 'friends with advantages' thing going on for four years and for just as long I wanted you to return my feelings – to let me make you happy. You don't, but I want so much more than that and I'm sorry for loading off my feelings on you the last time we were together. That was stupid."

Spinning around in the taller woman's arms, Lena smiled softly and brushed a stray chestnut curl from a beautiful face, "It's 'friends with benefits', Di. I do love you, but I'm not in love with you. I can't tell you how many times I wished it were different and I'm sorry. I want so much more than that, too."

Somber, slightly misty brown eyes were staring into emerald and Diana cupped Lena's face in both hands, smiling sadly, "But I'm not the one you want it with."

Biting her lip, Lena whispered, "I can never be with her, Di. You know why. Both of you are destined to do so much more. It's your destiny to protect the world."

Diana shook her head, interrupting, "My love, we may be destined to protect the world, but you are a part of it. You are her world, too. She can protect more than one. Promise me that you'll tell her."

The sincerity in chocolate orbs was so overwhelming that all Lena could do was nod. Oh, the abilities of Diana Prince. "I hate you and your superhero ways with all that charme, empathy, and Charisma."

The brunette's face split into a wide grin, "No, you don't." The inevitability of her next move caused her face to fall slightly and she leaned in to connect their lips one last time, hoisting Lena up onto the balustrade. The kiss was almost chaste and they finally parted, breathing slightly ragged, and the brunette whispered, "I shall leave you now, my love. We will see each other again soon. And do invite me to the Luthor-Danvers wedding. I love you."

Tears burned behind Lena's eyes and she pulled the taller woman in once again, kissing her chastely, "I love you, too. Goodbye, Diana."

Smiling, Diana nuzzled the CEO's nose one last time before bringing a little more space between them. Closing her eyes, the brunette felt the wind blow around her, trying to make out an air current she could glide on. When she found what she was looking for, she turned back to Lena, tear streaks now staining her face, making Lena ache for Diana, once again. The brunette croaked, "See you soon, my love." With that, she crouched down and pushed herself up into the air, Lena watching as Diana Prince's form became smaller and smaller before vanishing completely from her sight and disappearing into the clear night sky on the horizon.

The raven-haired CEO sighed, downing the rest of her scotch and raising her gaze toward the black, velvety night once again, her heart heavy as she breathed one word into the sky, soft like the wind that would carry it, "Kara."

"Just a kiss on your lips in the moonlight, just a touch of the fire burning so bright. No, I don't want to mess this thing up. No, I don't want to push too far. Just a shot in the dark that you just might be the one I've been waiting for my whole life. So baby I'm alright, oh, let's do this right with just a kiss goodnight."

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A/N 2: Thank you very much for reading. The quotes in the beginning and the end of both chapters were taken from the song Just A Kiss by Lady Antebellum.

This is the original chapter without WonderCorp sex. Lena loves Diana, but as a friend. And even though they have sexual history, she is not in love with her. I hope this time around it's more clear and no one feels the need to send me death threats. ;)

YES, I totally made Lena Luthor of Irish descent and yes, Lauren German totally inspired Bruce Wayne's text message. :P

Reviews are love. Until next time, my darlings.