Chapter Three

A Hero's Pleasure

Cat looked at Kara's hand, before looking back up at her."You're asking me if I want to go up….there?"

Kara stopped hovering, and landed on her feet in front of Cat. She found it amusing that Cat was so nervous about it."Don't tell me you'd rather have me stand down here and explain how it feels, when I could just show you. That won't do it justice."

The older woman chuckled a little."Well you are the expert when it comes to justice."

"I won't drop you, I promise. You'll be safe." She smiled, when Cat glanced up at the stars. It was obvious that she was more excited about the idea then she was letting on."You'll be with me."

Cat looked right at her, and smirked, never letting on that she was in love with the idea. What Kara had just said was melting her on the inside. It was as if she was flirting with her."Alright, but only because I'll be with you." She finished what was left of her drink, and walked back towards the couch. She sat down, and removed her black pumps."If I'm actually going to do this, I won't risk losing Jimmy Choos. They've been good to me." Kara just smiled and shook her head. Cat was on her feet again, and standing in front of Kara.

The younger woman smiled, before wrapping her arms around Cat's waist and pulling her close."Hold onto me", she gently demanded. Cat immediately wrapped her arms around Kara's neck."Trust me, you're going to love it up there. Are you ready?"She took a deep breath and nodded. Kara started to hover, and slowly made her way up. She gradually picked up speed. She was flying fast enough not to draw attention, but slow enough not to scare Cat. She threw in a few twirls, just for effect, and smiled at the small gasp that came from her passenger.

Cat's heart was racing, and the sound of wind was filling her ears, but soon enough, she was able to tune it out. The air was warm, and comforting. She gently placed her feet on top of Kara's red boots, and held on for dear life. She looked around, like a curious child, seeing something for the first time. She looked up at the stars all of the time, but to be floating towards them was a completely different experience. As they got higher, she couldn't help but get a little nervous and close her eyes.

Kara laughed a little when she looked at Cat."It's kind of hard to take it all in with your eyes closed."

"Yes, I know,", she breathed."I'll open them once we stop moving."

"We have stopped moving." She tightened her grasp around Cat's waist, pulling her impossibly close, and whispering into her ear."I've got you...open your eyes."

Without another thought, Cat did just that. She opened her eyes, and was instantly blown away. They were above the clouds, the stars glowing so brightly against the navy blue night sky. She felt like they were floating inside of a painting, and it almost made her want to cry."My God….this is….beautiful." She looked at Kara, who was already looking at her."You're so beyond lucky that you're able to look at this every single day."

"Trust me, I know," she said, not taking her eyes away from Cat."I knew you would love it up here. The sky brings me peace….and I've wanted so much to share it with you. I think we both know you could use some peace once in awhile.

The blonde smirked."Being able to invade this part of the city on a daily basis has to be one of the most invigorating experiences. I'm at an actual loss for words, Supergirl. How in the world do you manage to pry yourself away from something so...mesmerizing?"

"That's easy," smiled Kara."People need me." She found herself resting her forehead against Cat's forehead."When you're needed, even this is easy to abandon."

"That's just one of the many reasons I believe in you. National City has the kindest heart in the world watching over it. I'm so proud of you, and I know you'll continue to grow. I can feel it in my brilliantly structured bones, I honestly can."

Kara smiled lovingly."When I'm up here….I feel so content for the most part...until…" she sighed sadly."...until my hearing picks up the sound of people screaming. I hear how scared they are, I hear all of that fear...and I just….need to do whatever I can to stop the fear. I have to stay true to myself, and those feelings...otherwise how can I inspire people? People like...you."

"That's why the people of this city know that they are able to depend on you. People know that, because you do everything that you can to be there for them, and not let them down. That's part of what makes you a Hero, that gives everybody hope."

"You give people hope too," said Kara, as she rubbed her hands along Cat's lower back."You gave me hope, and even though you didn't know it….you were part of the hope that fed my confidence. Most likely, you always will be." Their foreheads still touching, the two of them still gazing into each other's eyes, she smiled."You told me that you push yourself….and people that you care about. You've always pushed me….no matter who I am to you...you've always pushed me. Which means, you've always cared about me. That….means so much, I wish that I could explain it but….something tells me that I don't have to explain."

"No, you don't have to explain, I completely understand. However, I don't beleive that you have an acceptable grasp on your impact. You….lost your powers, correct?" Kara nodded, shame in her eyes, and it broke Cat's heart. It made her feel guilty for bringing it up, but she went on."There are people out there that most likely realized that you had no power that day, yet you risked your life. I've seen the footage, I know that you managed to save people without your powers. Hell, I will never know what you said to convince a man pointing a gun at you to...hand said gun over, but I know that whatever it was that you said, was enough. If that doesn't instill confidence, I don't know what will."

"That was a truly rough day for me….but just know….your words….the faith that you have for me….were a huge part of that."

Cat started caressing the back of Kara's neck before grabbing both of her shoulders. She loved how Kara's suit felt, it made her feel safe just touching it. Eventually she brought her hands to her cheeks, and cupping them. Kara's arms were enough to make her feel like she wouldn't fall without holding on. She stared right into her eyes, before closing hers, and leaning in. She was a bit shocked when Kara turned away suddenly.

"What," she asked. She carefully lifted one arm from Cat's waste, and put her hand to her ear."Alright, on my way," she said, immediately wrapping her arm back around Cat's waist."I have to take you back, there's something that needs my attention." She was already floating back towards CATCO.

"I understand." Cat wasn't lying, she did understand, but she couldn't help but be disappointed. She wanted to kiss her so bad, and she knew Kara wanted it too. She couldn't help it, being in the air, seeing a much more confident Kara in the suit. It was overwhelming in the best way possible, it was almost as if they were on a date.

Once Cat was standing on her balcony, she immediately missed the warmth of Kara's arms. She was damn near desperate for her embrace, no matter how much she didn't feel like herself."Will you come back," she nervously blurted out, before the Hero had a chance to take off."Please?"

Kara nodded."Yes, I'll come back." Just like that, she was gone.

She was only gone for roughly twenty minutes, but to Cat, it felt longer than that. She had checked all the major news stations to see if anything disastrous was happening. Switching on random TVs in her office, and checking News feed on her computer and phone. She was relieved to see that there wasn't anything that was cause for concern, which made her worry a little less. She was so confused with herself. She had never worried about Supergirl so much, not before she knew that her Kara, and her Supergirl were one in the same. She stood from her desk chair, and walked over to pour herself another drink. It was late, she was the only one there, and she needed to try and relax herself. She had taken one sip of her drink, before feeling a slight breeze. She felt eyes on her, and slowly turned around.

There she was.

Staring at her from the doorway of the balcony. The wind blew through her hair, and she was breathing heavily.

"Is everything alright," Cat asked."Are you alright?" She moved towards her desk.

Kara nodded, before stepping inside, and closing the door behind her. She wouldn't take her eyes away from Cat, as she moved towards her, took her drink from her hand and set it on the desk. Pulling the older woman close, she leaned in and planted her lips on hers.