Kara heard the knocking on her door and peaked her head out of the pile of blankets she was hiding under. She had spent the last day moping over the knowledge that she would never be with Lena. If it was anyone else, Kara would be fighting for the affections of the brunette. This wasn't anyone else though, this was her sister. She couldn't do anything to upset her sister, especially after the loss of Maggie. She looked around the room at the empty ice cream cartons and the sad romantic movies scattered on the floor. Rao, Kara thought, when did I become such a cliché. She looked towards the door and used her x-ray vision to see who was bothering her.
Lena.
Kara forgot all about their dinner. She sped quickly to the door and took a deep breath as she tried to smooth out her pajamas. She flattened her hair and grabbed her glasses before opening the door.
"Lena," she in fake-cheer.
"Hi Kara," Lena said happily. The wide smile on her face quickly vanished when she took in the sight of her best friend. "I know the restaurant is casual, but I don't think they meant pajama-casual."
Kara let out a little laugh, "About that… I am feeling a little bit under the weather. I'm sorry I didn't call earlier and you had to drive all the way here."
"Oh," Lena let out, disappointed. She tried to school her features to seem less bothered. "That's okay, did you want me to bring you soup or some medicine? I can go really quick."
Kara noticed the disappointment immediately and felt guilty, "You know what? I think I'm feeling a little better. Why don't I get changed really quick and we can go?"
"Are you sure?" Lena's face broke out with a hopeful smile.
"Absolutely." Kara saw the light return to Lena's eyes and promised herself that she would do anything to keep it there. If she couldn't be with Lena romantically, then she would be the best friend she could possibly be. "Make yourself at home, I'll only be a few minutes."
Lena nodded and headed to the living room. She paused when she noticed all the ice cream and sad movies. "Uh, Kara?" Lena called out.
"Yeah?" Kara answered from the bedroom.
"Are you going through a break up I didn't know about?"
Kara paused what she was doing and racked her mind quickly for an excuse. "Uh," she drawled trying to by herself some time, "N-no, I was uh, just doing some research!"
"Research? Really?"
"Yes! About the best movies to watch during a break-up," Kara was trying to quickly get dressed. She was hopping on one foot trying to put on her pants. She rolled her eyes at herself, you would think having super powers meant she would do things a little more gracefully.
"Why exactly?"
"Oh, you know, for an article I'm writing."
"You do know that I know about every article being published by CatCo, right?"
"How are you liking CatCo so far?" Kara asked trying to change the subject. She just had to put her hair up and then she was ready to go.
"Nice segue," Lena chuckled to herself.
Catching on to the subject change and the blonde's desire not to talk about whatever she was going through Lena obliged, "I like it. I always like learning new things and it doesn't hurt that I get to spend more time with you."
Kara smiled as she walked back out into the living room. "All set." She stepped into the room wearing her favorite blue button up with her tight burgundy pants. And of course, no outfit was complete without her brown loafers.
Lena raked her eyes over Kara from head to toe and back again. She noticed Kara's shirt pulling at the arms and gulped. If she was going to admit her feelings for Kara tonight she figured she could start now. Kara tried to fight the shiver that was running through her body at the sight of Lena checking her out. She bit her lip and brought a hand up to fix her glasses.
"Beautiful," Lena whispered.
"Th-Thank you," Kara stuttered out. To say she was flustered was an understatement. She couldn't help, but feel guilty though. She shouldn't be having these moments with Lena. Lena and Alex were together and she needed to respect that. She tried to calm herself and quickly walked to the door.
Lena smirked at the reaction she was getting out of Kara. Maybe Alex wasn't wrong about Kara after all. Kara's reaction gave her the courage to be bolder. Lena placed her hand on the small of Kara's back as they headed out the door.
They decided to walk to the restaurant since it was only a few blocks away.
"Thank you," Lena said shyly as they walked out of the building.
"What for?"
"I know you didn't want to come tonight," Lena said with a grimace.
"Lena, I did," Kara tried to reassure. When did things become so complicated between them?
"Kara, you don't have to deny it, but I am glad you decided to come. I have missed you."
"I'll always come for you, Lena."
Lena's eyes widened and she fought the urge to smile. Kara noticed her reaction and thought about what she had just said. Realizing the double entendre, she backpedaled immediately. "Uh, what I meant to say was not c-come in, you know, that sense. I mean not that I wouldn't because I'm sure you could make me – oh my – not that I think about you making me come. I mean – ,"
"Kara?"
"Yes," Kara whined in embarrassment. She covered her face with her hands. She was already regretting this decision.
"I know what you meant." Lena reached up to remove Kara's hands.
"I'll just shut up now," Kara said. She smiled sheepishly at Lena, but it turned into a real smile when she heard the giggle the brunette just released. Lena immediately covered her mouth when she let out the cutest sound Kara had ever heard. "Was that a giggle?"
"No," Lena said with her mouth still covered. Kara nudged Lena's shoulder with her own.
"Are you sure? Because I'm pretty sure I just heard Lena Luthor, billionaire CEO, let out the cutest giggle I have ever heard."
"I have no idea what you are talking about," Lena said. She figured it was her turn to tease Kara a little more. "You think I'm cute?"
"Wha – n-no!" Kara stuttered. She had to keep reminding herself that Lena was with Alex and the teasing and flirting they had going on shouldn't be happening. She reprimanded herself for letting her guard down.
Lena noticed the change in Kara and immediately frowned. One of her favorite things about her relationship with Kara was the way they could tease each other.
"So, I think we should talk," Lena blurted out. She internally cursed herself. She was hoping to make it to the restaurant first, but noticing the change in Kara pushed her to speak.
"What about?"
"Me and Alex," Lena said turning to face Kara. She noticed that Kara had stiffened immediately and knew this conversation was delicate.
"Oh," Kara choked out. She didn't want to have this talk, it was hard enough already. "That's really not necessary."
"I think it is," Lena pulled at Kara's arm and situated them along the wall of a store. She wanted to have this conversation in private, but she just couldn't wait. If she didn't do this now she never would.
"I understand you guys are together. I'm happy for you," Kara forced out. Lena studied Kara's features and fought the urge to laugh at the look on Kara's face.
"It would be more believable if you didn't look like you were physically in pain when you said it, but that's besides the point." She reached to take Kara's hand. "Alex and I are not together."
"You don't have to hide it from me, Lena." Kara saw the facts. She knew that her sister and Lena were dating. Why did they keep lying to her?
"Kara, I swear to you, there is nothing going on between me and your sister. We have just been getting together to have a few drinks and last night she taught me some self-defense moves, that's it."
"Self-defense?"
"Yes, Kara. She heard about some strange shipment to one of my warehouses and was worried. There is nothing romantic going on between us, if anything she is like an annoying older sister to me." Kara studied Lena's face and noticed immediately that she was telling the truth.
"Oh," Kara said. She reached her hand up to fix her glasses in embarrassment. "Why didn't you tell me you were getting together?"
"We were discussing some sensitive topics," Lena stated vaguely. She could tell Kara wasn't understanding and took a deep breath. Here goes nothing, she thought. "She was dealing with the loss of Maggie and I was trying to come to terms with my feelings for someone."
"For who?" Kara asked hopefully, maybe she did have a chance.
"For you, Kara." Lena locked eyes with the blonde hoping to convey how serious she was. She needed Kara to know how she felt about her.
"Me?" Kara looked at Lena with wide-eyes and a gaping mouth. Was she really this lucky?
"Yes." Lena's heart sunk as she noticed the shocked look on Kara's face and immediately offered her a reprieve. "I understand if you don't feel the same way, I hope this doesn't get in the way of our friendship."
"Lena, no." Kara stepped closer to Lena and gently cupped her cheek. She noticed the way Lena's eyes were sparkling. "I have spent the last few days absolutely miserable because I thought I lost my chance. I thought I ran out of time and I don't want to waste another second of it." They held eye contact, smiling so hard that their cheeks were beginning to ache. Kara stroked the brunette's cheek with her thumb and with a burst of courage she leaned forward. "Can I – I mean would it be okay if I –,"
"Kara, please just kiss me," Lena was on the verge of begging. If she didn't get to kiss Kara now she thought she would explode. Kara smiled and seeing no hesitation, moved to connect their lips.
"Well, well, well," a voice drawled. Lena and Kara both spun on their heels at the sound of the gravely voice. They squinted their eyes trying to recognize the dark figure looming in the shadows of the alley. Both angrier than they would care to admit at their first kiss being interrupted.
"Who are you?" Lena shouted. She moved to stand protectively in front of Kara. The blonde felt a sinking feeling in her chest. She knew Lena would try and protect them both because she didn't know that Kara was Supergirl.
"Who, me?"
"Yes, you. What do you want?"
From behind Lena, Kara pulled down her glasses a small amount to check the surrounding area for others. She didn't see anyone else. However, she did notice that the man had a gun behind his back.
"I'm a friend and I've been told to give you a message Miss Luthor," the man chuckled darkly to himself.
"A warning from who?"
"From my boss, I'm sure you won't need your high IQ to figure it out."
"Lex," Lena whispered.
"Ah, there you go. If only he could see you now," he said harshly as he looked between her and Kara.
"What does he want?"
"Just to make you aware of who your friends really are." He locked eyes with Kara and gave her a vicious smirk. Kara closed her eyes, this was it.
"What does that mean?" Lena asked, confusedly.
"Why don't you ask her?" He lifted his hand to point at Kara.
Lena tilted her head to the side without taking her eyes off the man in front of her, "Kara?"
Kara opened her mouth to answer as they watched the man pull out the gun he was holding behind his back. Lena closed her eyes and prepared herself for the pain that was sure to come. If she had to die protecting Kara she knew it would be worth it.
She heard Kara whisper in her ear before the sound of gunshots rang out, "I'm sorry."
"Kara, NO!" Lena screamed as she tried to keep Kara behind her, but it was too late. Kara moved quickly in front of Lena with her back facing the gunman. She wrapped her arms around Lena, so she was completely covered. She felt the bullets ricocheting off her back as she locked eyes with a crying brunette. Kara could see the fear in Lena's eyes as her hands gripped the front of her shirt.
"Please don't move," Kara begged. She felt the tears gather in her eyes. She had no idea what would happen to them now. She knew the gunman was only aiming for her, but now Lena knew that she had been lying to her.
Kara waited for the bullets to stop flying before she swiftly turned and knocked the gunman out. Kara felt the breeze through her clothes from the bullet holes. She turned to the wide-eyed brunette and took a deep breath. She took a cautious step forward and her heart clenched when Lena took a step back.
"Lena, please. I need to get you out of here. We don't know if there are more coming," Kara held up her hands in surrender trying to prove that she didn't mean Lena any harm. "I promise I won't hurt you."
"Y-You're her," Lena whispered.
