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Lena Luthor's night just got a whole lot better. Earlier, she made the business acquisition of her life and solidified L-Corp's future for the next decade. Her celebration party was a smashing success and now the one person on the entire planet she wanted by her side is devouring her with her eyes.
"Please wipe the drool off the corner of your mouth, Supergirl, it's unbecoming for a hero of your stature."
She sets the bowl of leftovers down next to her guest and smirks as the Kryptonian follows her command. Now donning the gray waffle robe that had smacked her in the face seconds before, the blonde dabs the corner of her mouth with the sleeve as her eyes bounce back and forth between the bowl's contents and its beautiful server in the kelly green knit sweater.
"You are exceedingly gorgeous."
Lena hands her a pair of lacquer chopsticks.
"You're only saying that because I bring you food."
"No, well, it enhances what is already there but that color on you is pure perfection and I'm not a huge fan of green for obvious reasons."
The two chortle as Lena pulls up a chair next to her.
"I appreciate that, it's one of the few colors that works well with my tanning-challenged complexion."
Supergirl is so busy stuffing her face, she can barely speak.
"Mmfffyourskinisyummynomnom."
"My skin is a cross between a vampire and a medieval maiden, unfortunately, you're the only sun worshiper here."
The Kryptonian puts the chopsticks down long enough to take a breath and answer.
"Actually, I'm in the right country according to their flag."
A chuffed L-Corp CEO nods her approval. Supergirl shovels in another mouthful.
"Mmfffmmorethanaprettyface."
"You are indeed."
The two study each other with appreciation. Lena steals a noodle from the bowl and sucks it into her puckered lips.
"We'll have to stretch out at the beach during the next solar eclipse."
Supergirl stops eating for a fraction of a second.
"Ooh, solar eclipse is profanity to me."
"I bet."
"Would you like me to rub some sunscreen on you?"
Lena looks up at the night sky.
"I don't think I will be needing that yet, unless of course you decide the manipulate the weather again."
With her non-chopstick holding hand, Supergirl traces her fingers along Lena's knee.
"Would you like me to rub something else on you?"
The boldness of her statement causes the knee owner to twitch with excitement. As much as Lena wants to dive headfirst into the extraterrestrial, she demurs with a vivid blush. Supergirl scores a tiny victory and grins proudly.
"See, now that I have food in my belly, I'm besting you again." Never one to back away from a challenge, the youngest Luthor shoves the ball of her bare foot between the blonde's legs and presses.
"I'm sorry, what were you saying, it seems I have stepped in a puddle?"
The Kryptonian is frozen, unsure of what to do next. Lena drops her head to hide her smile and slowly withdraws her foot.
"How rude of me to interrupt your meal, please, by all means, finish up… quickly."
Again, Supergirl does as she is told without hesitation. Lena peers at the rapidly emptying bowl.
"I apologize for the noodles being cold but I figured you would be quicker at warming it up than a…"
The blonde zaps the remainder of the food with with her eyes.
"Proved my theory."
Grabbing a gyoza with the chopsticks, the blonde tantalizes the dark-haired woman by holding it up to her lips. Before Lena can take a bite, the heroine cheats with her super speed and pops all of it into her mouth instead. Supergirl smiles wide as Lena wags a disapproving finger.
"Such a tease."
"Lady, you have me beat at that game in spades."
"You think?"
Lena leans back and slowly licks her own lips. The Kryptonian half chokes at the sight and coughs out the words.
"Proved my point."
"I'll go bring us some beverages."
Lena stands and nods at the bar in the corner of the patio.
"What would you like to drink, I have several congratulatory bottles of champagne, wine, saki, even Cat sent me her private reserve scotch?"
"Alcohol has no effect on me."
"Good, for what I have planned tonight, I prefer you unintoxicated."
As Lena turns and heads for the bar, the serious response from Supergirl halts her in her tracks.
"May I make the same request of you, Ms. Luthor?"
Lena glances back at the beautiful blonde and realizes she is mentally preparing herself for a weighty discussion.
"Oh, of course, I'll go fetch us some tea."
She changes direction and heads inside to put on a kettle. By the time Lena returns with the sencha tray, the large leftover bowl is empty.
"The way you eat is impressive and somewhat disconcerting."
Supergirl finishes off the last noodle on her chopsticks.
"Sorry, I couldn't help myself."
The hostess senses a growing nervousness from her guest as she pours the tea. She attempts to keep the conversation convivial as she hands her a cup.
"Do Kryptonians have more than one stomach?"
"No, Kryptonian and human physiology are very similar."
"Really?"
"Okay, there are a few differences."
Lena simpers and sips her tea.
"I'm looking forward to discovering the contrasts."
As they both divert their attention to their drinks, the blonde's nose wrinkles as she sniffs the air.
"One of those contrasts is a heightened sense of smell and either I am under an enchantment of some kind or my favorite candy is hidden here somewhere!"
A wide-eyed Lena squeals with surprise as her jaw drops.
"Noo!"
She reaches into the pocket of her sweater and pulls out a handful of perfect, pink squares.
"Strawberry Starburst is my favorite candy, as well."
"Gimme!"
"Get your own, you greedy E.T. eating machine!"
The two tussle playfully.
"Hand them over."
"You had a whole bowl of leftovers, I had nothing but drinks all night, some tasteless tofu concoction, and a fish that was still looking at me when I ate it, my candies are mine and mine alone!"
"Release them immediately, Ms. Luthor."
"How could you possibly still be hungry?"
"You have no idea."
Lena stops and holds her hands out in order to calm the situation.
"I have a compromise, Supergirl, based on years of experience with egomaniacal tycoons, let's share."
She hands over a few of the candies to a grateful alien.
"Deal… you are very good at being a boss."
"Mm."
The blonde unwraps one but instead of putting it in her own mouth she smirks, holds it up to Lena's lips, waits for them to part, and places the pink square seductively on her tongue. The dark-haired woman titters as she takes the candy in and lightly kisses the tips of the Kryptonian's fingers as they trace her teeth. Lena is startled by the abrupt flicker of red emanating from the eyes across from hers.
"Are you okay, Supergirl?"
"Oh, sorry about that, it happens when I'm… over stimulated."
"No worries, you should see what turns red on me when I am… ahem, let's finish these."
Both women are so aroused, neither one of them knows how much longer they can hold out but both are keenly aware of the discussion that needs to happen, first. There is awkward silence as they both chew the remaining squares. Finally, Lena breaks the tension with more smalltalk.
"Oh, look, my Kinmokusei is in bloom!"
Supergirl leans over and parts the bottom edge of Lena's sweater.
"Yes, it is."
Lena slaps away the blonde's hand and points over to a nearby flower. Supergirl gives it an obligatory gander.
"Oh, that bush, right, pretty."
"I am never without flowers and candy in my life, they bring me such joy."
"You're like a hospital gift shop that way."
Lena is aghast. Supergirl digs the hole even deeper.
"Or a cheesy first date."
The L-Corp CEO huffs and folds her arms across her chest.
"You think flowers and candy are cheesy?"
Realizing she stepped in it big time, the blonde does her best to back peddle.
"No, no, not at all… especially, when I can be bought off for so much less."
"Like a bowl of cold noodles?"
"Exactly."
The two laugh and settle back. Lena runs a contemplative thumb along her forearm.
"When I came back out here earlier, who were you talking to?"
"Uhhh…"
Supergirl's eyes dart from one corner to another, searching frantically for help. The serene Buddha statue mocks her. She tosses up a half truth.
"Myself."
"Do you have another self named, 'Goodbye, Alex?'"
Supergirl winces because she knows she's caught.
"My sis… contacts in National City."
"Is everything all right?"
"Yes, they were only checking in to make sure I arrived safely."
"Because you were going to see a Luthor and I might jump you when your back is turned?"
"Rao, I sure hope so!"
The human does not laugh at the Kryptonian's attempt to lighten the mood. Unable to fight back a frown, Lena stands up and turns her back to the blonde.
"Did they give you the 'long con' warning speech again?"
Supergirl scrambles to her feet and wraps her arms around the folded ones protecting the heart of their owner.
"They give me a variety of speeches when it comes to you."
Lena sinks into the embrace and stifles her scoff.
"I suppose I can't blame them, because of my last name they assume I am evil, ergo I am waiting to turn into a villain at the drop of a hat."
Angling her head, Supergirl takes a long peek inside Lena's sweater.
"Or a bra."
The L-Corp CEO responds by licking the blonde's cheek and whispering in her ear.
"I have a feeling you will enjoy 'Bad Lena' repeatedly."
The Kryptonian responds in kind.
"I look forward to playing alien invader with you."
"So, not too soon, after all?"
"Pick an orifice for me to probe."
The unintentional humor of Supergirl's statement has Lena biting the inside of her own cheek to keep from guffawing. She fails miserably. The blonde brays with her own laughter and the two are now in tears. After a few moments, they compose themselves. The dark-haired woman lets out a slow stream of air from her lungs and gives her guest the mischievous side eye.
"Well, now, I suppose I shouldn't be telling you about the fantasy I have been having lately."
"Does it involve me?"
"Spoken like the self-centered brat you can be at times."
"Hey!"
"Am I not correct?"
"Okay, maybe a little, but am I not correct in assuming that I am in your fantasy?"
"A wee bit, yes."
"Of course, I am."
"And there's also a stunning, interstellar lady who challenges you for my hand… and other body parts."
"Ooh, a rival, I'm intrigued."
"But, instead of processing your feelings over 90s power ballads, the two of you fight to the death in order to win me as a sex trophy."
"Are you sure we're not playing a 90s video game?"
"My fantasy, my rules!"
"Yay, for third wave feminism!"
"Anyway, since I want neither one of you to die and being the pragmatic CEO that I am, I come up with a bargain."
"Of course, you do."
"I take you both as my lovers."
"Wow, an intergalactic ménage à trois."
"It's the only possible solution."
"Of course, it is."
"You get me Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and she gets me Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday."
"And what about Sunday?"
"I need to rest and drink lots of cranberry juice."
"You have it all thought out." "I do… and the best part is that I record us all from multiple angles and send it to my mother as a birthday present."
"Haha, I would give up my super powers to see Lillian's face when she watches us."
"My fantasies are particularly pay-per-view worthy."
"Only one problem with all that…"
The Kryptonian pulls Lena close to her and nuzzles her ear.
"I don't like to share."
The L-Corp CEO takes the blonde's hand in hers and kisses it.
"I'm counting on that."
Lena swoons as her hand is kissed back and the Kryptonian word for 'mine' is uttered.
"You are usually so stolid, Supergirl, I am enjoying this side of you."
"Fortunately for both of us, there are many more sides to enjoy."
The dark-haired woman staccato kisses the angle of the blonde's jaw.
"I am acutely aware of them."
Supergirl smiles broadly.
"Heh, that reminds me, the latest warning speech from my team about you complains that we're acting a little too chummy with each other."
Lena feigns surprise.
"Oh, is that what we're doing?"
"According to humans and nonhumans alike."
"We flirt, that's what we do."
"Right?"
"It's our thing."
"That's what I said to them."
"There is only one other person on Earth whom I flirt with more."
Suddenly defensive and jealous, the alien raises her voice a little too high.
"Who?"
Lena is pointed with her words and eyes.
"Kara Danvers… surely you've noticed?"
Supergirl's voice crashes back down to a croak.
"Oh, um, about that, see…"
"Please tell your team of dullards not to worry, I have chosen to save you over my family, my company, my ex-boyfriend, even my own species, too many times to count."
"I know that, Lena."
"I'm not sure what more I can do to prove it to everyone."
"You don't have to prove it to me."
"With the exception of protecting a child, you will always come first, Supergirl."
"Good answer… but, tonight, I am going to make sure you come first, Ms. Luthor."
With a soft yet swift turn, Supergirl pulls Lena into a tight embrace and kisses her with conviction. They break only because of the human's need for air but it is the Kryptonian who takes a deep breath.
"Lena, I need to tell you…"
The dark-haired woman smothers the blonde with another kiss to slaughter the sentence forming on her tongue. She then takes a small step back and pulls her heroine toward her.
"There will be enough time to talk, I promise, but, right now, may I please have this dance?"
Unsure of what to say, Supergirl finds herself being led to the middle of the patio as Lena issues orders in Japanese to a virtual assistant device inside one of the stone lanterns. Instantly, the lighting around them dims except for a row of paper lanterns above. The underwater spotlights of the koi pond and lap pool are now synchronized to the sound system. The subtle intro to Sade's No Ordinary Love echoes throughout the rooftop garden as the Luthor nudges the Super into leading them with the dance. And, she does.
I gave you all the love I got
I gave you more than I could give
I gave you love
I gave you all that I have inside
And you took my love
You took my love
Didn't I tell you
What I believe
Did somebody say that
A love like that won't last
Didn't I give you
All that I've got to, give baby
Supergirl harmonizes with the same lyrics in Kryptonian.
I gave you all the love I got
I gave you more than I could give
I gave you love
I gave you all that I have inside
And you took my love
You took my love
I keep crying
I keep trying for you
There's nothing like you and I baby
This is no ordinary love
No ordinary love
This is no ordinary love
No ordinary love
As they twirl cautiously around the patio and each other, Lena gazes into Supergirl's eyes and traces her left eyebrow with her right index finger.
"I wanted to have a proper dance with you before everything changes."
"They will only change for the better."
"I truly hope so."
"I know so."
"You are officially now my favorite Starburst."
I keep crying
I keep trying for you
There's nothing like you and I baby
This is no ordinary love
No ordinary love
This is no ordinary love
No ordinary love
Keep trying for you
Keep crying for you
Keep flying for you
Flying, falling
Falling
As the song ends, the two continue to hold each other. With her eyes squeezed shut and spot on intonation, Lena delivers her final command in Supergirl's native language.
"Take me to bed, Kara…"