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Sunflowers- I Adore You

Lena watched the clock as the day wound down. She threw herself into the task of the day and before she knew it she was caught up looking at an email from a Japanese client then sighed. They wanted too much but now she had to play hardball. She walked over to the bar filled a glass and walked back over to her desk. This glass of wine, and then work will stop and she will ask for Daniel to take her home. Her hands rested over her keyboard but her gaze slid over to the paper flower. She wondered for the umpteenth time that day what Alex thought of her letter and drawing. She took a deep breath and shook out her hands. Back to work. Even sipping slowly the glass went too fast and not she was done, her deal with herself really was for Kara to stop by, hoping for another piece of correspondence from the older Danvers sister.

Lena got her coat, and her briefcase, then grasped her phone. When she looked about her Office she looked out the window. No super hero to invade her evening. She picked up her company phone and arranged a ride home. Her thoughts went to the kryptonite and wondered how Alex was doing with the notes. She knew it had to be difficult to make a weapon that could essentially hurt her own sister. Lena's thoughts then strayed to Sam, and then Ruby. They took Ruby away, and Alex promised her she was safe. Lena nodded to the brusque agent. That was before she began to see Alex. Lena wanted nothing more than to protect the girl, keep her from the possibility that Reign could get to her. Sam would kill herself if it happened.

The car arrived at the massive high rise apartment building. Lena nodded to Dave at the front desk and went into the elevator. She pulled out a key and pushed it into an elevator slot and turned it. She paid high dollar for the penthouse on the top floor. The elevator opened and a short but wide corridor came into view and Lena went to her lock and she pressed her whole palm into a slot and after a moment was granted access to her sanctuary. She sighed as she walked through the door. She opened a small closet and hung up her jacket, put her brief case on a hook on the back of the door in the closet, and then looked around her immaculate, yet homey apartment. She loved her home. It was a complete contrast from her Office. There were rich mahogany shelves, and tables, and stands. A very dark brown over stuffed, and extra-large couch made of the softest material she could find dominated the living room. She walked to her bedroom and began to take of the day's armor, and then took a shower, to take off the face of a CEO.

Once in the living room cleaned up and in satin pajama pants and top, she walked to put a kettle on the stove to boil. She rummaged around in her tea selection and settled on an herbal cinnamon and apple blend. She looked around the apartment then to the window. She saw blue and red perched on her balcony wall, cape billowing slightly, like some blonde gargoyle. Lena shook her head and went to the sliding door, and went out on her balcony. She walked right up next to Supergirl, and then covered her chest as a wicked wind whipped up and sent shivers down Lena's body.

"Come on," Lena said inviting Kara into the apartment. She saw the woman was full of smiles, and then asked to use the restroom. Lena nodded, but it was nothing but a blink and Kara was back in her apartment in a pair of pajamas she leaves over from time to time when, on rare occasion, they had late nights chatting, or watching Netflix.

"Here," Kara said softly as she placed a beautiful red paper flower in Lena's hand. "I meant to get it to you sooner but things came up," Kara hinted as she touched her glasses.

"I See," Lena looked at the flower once more, and then looked to Kara, "Is there another note inside?" Lena asked softly, tea forgotten until the kettle began to scream.

"I'll get it," Kara said as she nodded to the flower answering Lena's question. Lena took a deep breath and shook her hands, and flexed her fingers. She was oddly nervous of what could be written in this note. Finally her fingers opened the flower and held her breath.

Lena,

I am not a poet, I am not much of a writer period, but then I received your response to my clover, I was compelled as if enchanted but some hidden magic to apply pen to paper. I swear if you were not a queen in a past life you must have been an enchantress for I have found myself utterly, and completely enchanted by you. Not many people dare too look through me, to find me. In as little as three meetings, you have looked into me, and want to look further. It frightens me, but with that fear comes a piece of bravery that hammers at my heart wanting. Wanting what? I am not sure, but I know I want to know you.

May I find you in the dark like a lighthouse to a ship at sea and guide me to safety? Could you be my shelter? I hope for many things. But I hope for a chance. Will you say yes?

Alex

Lena placed the note on the table in front of her and grabbed the blanket off the back of the couch. Kara came back with her tea and slipped it into her Lena's hands. Lena was lost in thought. Alex, Alex, Alex, her name tapped out a code in her mind. But could she really have this? She sighed, as the weight of the world crashed back on to her shoulders. Here in the dark living room of her apartment she can see shadows of her past, of a past she had no choice in and not part in but because of her name she was cursed. Could she really have a chance at something so beautiful as something with Alex? If anyone should be asking for a possibility to find shelter, or beg for a moment of peace it should be her. Even though she was not as vicious as her mother, and xenophobic as her brother, she had still done things, horrible things. If anything it is the reverse and Alex was her lighthouse, stationed to guide her, put her on the right path. She was not innocent.

"Stop," a voice interrupted her thoughts. She looked over and found Kara's blue eyes looking into her own and she shook her head.

"Kara what are we doing?" Lena asked lost. Kara moved over and slipped an arm over Lena's shoulders, and hugged her friend.

"I believe you and my sister are exchanging letters like some 1800's-1900's pre-email dating ritual using me as a messenger girl," Kara smiled as Lena laughed out loud throwing her head back.

"Have you read the letter?" Lena asked and Kara shifted in her seat but raised her hands.

"I had too it got ruined during a fight with some big alien dude, so I copied down exactly what she wrote, and then reconstructed the flower. I am soo sorry Lena," Kara rambled, but Lena grabbed her hand and shook it.

"Using you as a messenger girl will come with its drawback I am sure. Thank you," Her gaze slid back to the paper and then gave it to Kara, "Can you put back the way it was?"

Kara beamed and then refolded the flower, slower so Lena could see that it was possible without superpowers. Kara gave it to Lena and the woman smiled like a little girl that just received the greatest gift on the planet.

"Your sister is positively old fashioned," Lena smirked, "I have to say it is charming," Lena said and then looked up to Kara. Kara sat on the couch, completely facing Lena with one of those cute Kara smiles. She rested her head on her hand watching Lena simply waiting.

"When do you need a reply?" Lena asked.

"Anytime you want. Take all the time you need. Alex, Rao bless her, is one of the most patient people I know, until she cant be patient any longer," Kara gently said. Then Kara tilted her head to the side,

"Wait what does that mean?" Lena asked as Kara hopped off the couch and then popped back as Supergirl.

Kara went over to Lena and hugged her then looked her in her green eyes and tucked her hair from her eyes, "It means exactly what I said. I'll see you tomorrow."

Before Lena could protest Kara was out the window no more than a wisp on the wind. Lena looked down at the flower, she had no idea which one it was.

"So what are you?" she whispered as she took the flower to her laptop. She heard a beep and picked up her phone.

Kara: It is an Amaryllis.

Lena shook her head and slightly cursed Kara's super hearing, but thanked the woman anyway. Once again google was her friend. The meaning of the Amaryllis flower was splendid beauty. Alex sat back and sighed. Did she want this? Yes. Was she ready for this? No. Did it matter? Not in the slightest. Lena went to the desk and brought out a very nice piece of stationary and began to write.

In Alex's House…

She looked at the computer screen and then rubbed her eyes. She looked at the equations, and possibilities and theories as much as she could without contacting Lena personally and applying it practically. According to Kara Lena had been swamped at work trying to catch up from the two days sabbatical for Lilian Luthor's funeral. It had been a few days since Alex sent her last flower and she was anxious and nervous that she over stepped. Alex looked at her phone. She picked it up. Then she put it down. She was Alex Danvers for Christ sake. She didn't have to be a damn coward. She had an invitation to go to the office whenever she wanted.

Alex: I'm coming into town in about an hour. Want to meet at Noonan's and get a cinnamon roll and a hot chocolate?'

Kara: Heck yes! I'll be there in an hour maybe hour and a half.

Alex: Meet you in an hour and a half.

Alex went to the bathroom, showered, and when she got out of the shower, she looked in the foggy mirror at her body. Her ribs still hurt like hell, but the bruising was fading. She wasn't just black and blue, she was also various shades of a sickly yellow and green. She lifted her arms and day by day she can get them a little higher, but it still sucked to brush her hair, so she did the best she could with a quick comb out. She walked to her room and pulled on a pair of skinny jeans, a Clash t-shirt, and a dark jacket, then slipped her feet in a pair of well worn, and very comfortable flat black boots that came up low on her calf so she didn't have to bend over to tie any laces.

No more than an hour and a half on the dot did Alex walk through the café and find her sister waiting with her order, and two pasties in front of her and a muffin for Alex and a black coffee. Alex wondered toward the table and hugged her sister then sat down.

"Hey! How you feeling?" Kara asked between bites of her second cinnamon roll, "You seem to be walking better," Kara noted.

"Yeah, I have been very careful so I can bet back to duty faster," Alex said as she took a bite of her blueberry muffin, "I am here to drop off my research to Lena."

"Oh gosh! I didn't get you that email address. I am so sorry Alex," Kara face palmed.

"It's ok. I needed to get out of the house. It's been about 4 days. Is she busy this evening?" Alex asked sipping her coffee nonchalantly but it didn't fool Kara.

"I don't know. I can call Jess if you want," Kara said reaching for her phone but Alex stopped her.

"It's ok, I just didn't want to interrupt," Alex said then sighed at Kara's intense gaze, "I also haven't gotten a response in a few days, from my purple rose," Alex confessed. They have exchanged gifts twice more then it stopped. Kara reached across the table then patted Alex's hand, she knew that it concerned Alex. She was always afraid to say or do he wrong thing in a relationship, or beginning of a relationship, hell even friendships she was somewhat awkward but played it all off wonderfully.

"I think she is very busy, but I think she will be finishing a meeting soon," Kara said.

"How do you know?"

"Because Jimmy Olson will be meeting with her at L-Corp and she hates meeting with him and tries to speed them up," Kara looked at her watch, "His meeting is in about an hour, so yup, there might be some free time. Bribe Jess with an extra hot chai late and you might get more than a few minutes with her," Kara winked at her sister. Alex chuckled and nodded. Bribe the assistant, check.

They talked for a while longer and just caught up as sisters, no messages, no deadlines, but Alex and Kara. It felt good. Then Alex got an extra hot chai late, stopped for a split second at the flower shop and then head to the office with hopes of seeing Lena, and not being rejected.

She stepped out of the elevator and saw jess at her post. When the woman saw Alex she blinked several times and then tapped on her keyboard then looked up. Alex handed her the latte and the woman narrowed her eyes at the woman bearing gifts.

"A little bird told me this was your favorite," Alex said with a smile and a shrug. Jess took the latte and opened the lid then took a sip. Her eyes closed in pleasure.

"That was not bird but a snitch and you can tell her thank you from me later. I needed that Agent Danvers," Jess bent her head to continue her job.

"Alex," Jess looked at Alex and Alex cleared her throat nervously, "When I am here not on business, please call me Alex."

"You mean when you are not arresting or harassing my boss," Jess eyed Alex. Alex sighed heavily.

"Yes, exactly," Alex would not sugar coat the past. It happened. She was part of the investigation on Lena. Then Alex and Jess both turned their heads towards the door at raised voices. Alex turned her head to Jess and confirmed it was a regular occurrence when they met.

"How often?" Alex listened to the not so quiet words of Mr. Olson. Her blood crawled when she heard a few key words. She clenched her jaw and then Looked at Jess and then slid her Agent Danvers person on and took a step.

Alex opened the door not making a sound as she stood behind James Olson towering over a powerful Lena Luthor. Alex almost laughed at the size difference but Lena commanded more space, presence.

"I don't agree with your relationship with Kara!"

"I don't see where you have a voice in the matter," Lena said coldly.

"I am her friend! You are a Luthor, and will always be a Luthor!"

"Again I don't see where you have a voice in the matter," Lena said coldly as she moved to sit behind her desk, but went to the bar and got a bottle of water instead. Then she saw Alex, but didn't let on.

"I don't think having her at your beck and call is helping Kara's focus at work. She is constantly with you, doing things for you. Mark my words, Luthor you will hurt her and I will be the one who will pick up her pieces!" James said the last part haughtily.

"Mr. Olson , once again, I don't see where you have a voice in the matter. You are editor-in-chief of Catco Magazine. Kara Danvers is making deadlines, I have not received any complaints from Snapper Karr, and she has improved circulation with her relatable articles. What you are insinuating is bordering on Harassment," Lena spoke in measured sentences slow and to make sure that Olson would get the picture.

"Who would believe the word of a Luthor if I get fired," he gritted, "You are nothing but poison, and dating Kara will destroy her, just like every other person she has come to love in her life has destroyed her."

"Damn James, it makes me wonder what you think of me," Alex said behind him as she made her way to Lena.

"You are different, you are her sister," James argued.

"And you don't have to Like Lena because she is, KARA's friend," Alex argued getting closer to the desk and then she stopped and let out a self-deprecating chuckle, "Last time I checked Lena has never killed Kara's Aunt, treated her like a blonde Superboy in a skirt, or has manipulated her emotions but sucking her in and then tossing her to the wayside, and you work with her… directly, Oh and add that you are also her boss Tsk tsk James," Alex stood there cool, and calm.

"Alex, come on, she will destroy Kara, just like all Luthors intend to do to ALL aliens, let alone Supers," James argued pointing at Lena for emphasis.

"Why? Because of her Last name? Was it not her own cousin that abandoned her the moment she stepped out of a pod? Not to mention, it took someone by the name of Danvers to take so much more from her, Jimmy," Alex spat is boyhood name as she argued coldly then looked straight at Lena and something in her eyes softened, "But hell half the time I don't know if I like her either," Alex said looking at Lena.

"HA, see, even Kara's own sister…"

"I think I adore her," Alex said as James began to gloat. Olson snapped back and looked between Lena and Alex sharing twin smiles. Alex presented a sunflower to Lena and the woman took it and the smile on the woman's face grew brighter than an LED flashlight.

"What in the hell is going on?" James Olson bellowed.

"I believe you were harassing the CEO of L-Corp, and owner of Catco Magazine about your unresolved issues with my sister," Alex continued to look into green eyes, then brown eyes shifted and she caught James glare with her own, "The last time I checked you don't attack your boss like that, and bring personal matters into the workplace."

"She made it personal when she started dating your sister," he jabbed back. Alex laughed at the man-child before her.

"James, Kara isn't dating Lena Luthor," Alex turned back to Lena, "Because I am. Kara has been nothing but supportive of our situation."

James didn't know what to say, "I don't believe it," James said flabbergasted. Lena stood up and walked around her desk and walked to the door a clear indication for him to leave. As he walked by Lena stopped him.

"Mr. Olson, if you decide to bring personal matters such as this to me in this manner, I will have you fired. It is unprofessional, and not conducive to a positive work environment, especially when the woman you are trying to protect has very GOOD hearing," Lena held up her phone with messages from Kara popping in by the second. James hung his head and walked from the room.

Lena turned back and saw Alex leaning against her desk. She looked far better than she did the last time she saw her, she swallowed as she began to breathe again. She walked to her desk and sat down, and asked for Alex to sit opposite from her. They stared at each other, but it was Lena who broke the silence.

"Did you mean what you said?" Lena asked hopeful.

"Yes," Alex said. There was not skirting the issue, no floundering. Her answer was clear and left no room for argument. Lena was momentarily at a loss for words. Then she picked up the sunflower and then moved to the sofa. Alex followed.

"What do sunflowers mean," Lena asked as she set it down on the table in front of them.

"Did you know that sunflowers are weeds," Alex laughed when she saw Lena's face, "But in nature the face of the sunflower actually follows the path of the sun throughout the day. It is almost as if it is afraid the sun will leave and never come back. But every morning the sun returns and shines on the sunflower. The sunflower loves the sun, adores the sun and its warmth. Sunflowers mean adoration," Alex picked up the flower and held it to Lena, "I adore you."

Lena smiled as she took in Alex's words.

"Is that the only reason why you came by?" Lena asked still looking at the flower. Alex pulled out an envelope from her jacket pocket.

"The kryptonite research. I have done what I can but we need to work together to hammer out any hiccups," Alex said as she put the papers on the table. Lena sighed and then picked up the envelope and went back to her desk all business, all Lena Luthor CEO.

Lena didn't hear Alex move, but she felt Alex's hand on her wrist spinning her around into her arms. Lena on instinct fought the arms, but Alex held her fast and sent chills running down her back as she whispered into her ear.

"I missed you. I wanted to see you, and I haven't heard from you," Alex released a breath, "I am sorry," Then Alex let go of Lena, but the CEO refused Alex's detachment.

Alex looked at her and Lena stared into brown eyes. She almost whimpered when Alex looked at her lips. She licked her lips hoping.

"I promised you I would not kiss you again unless you asked me to," Lena said and then she felt Alex inch closer. She saw Alex close her eyes. It was gentle, sweet, and full of promise. When their lips met, it was firm in its gentleness. Lips slipped and slid over the others, and then Alex deepened the kiss and it was as if they read the others mind as they opened to the other. Tasting, discovering, and escaping into the other. Alex broke their kiss and smiled as they were both left breathless. Foreheads pressed against the others then shared that space, they lingered in the small afterglow of their new beginning.

"You should come by more often," Lena murmured.

"Count on it," Alex replied as she began to nip playfully at Lena's lips bringing small chuckles from both of them. There was a beep from Lena's office messenger.

Jess: Your last appointment canceled and your afternoon is free.

Lena shook her head and then looked at Alex who looked at her phone. The woman looked like she was about to crush it.

"What's wrong," Lena hurried to Alex and Alex held out the phone as Alex covered her face.

Kara: About damn time!

Lena looked at Alex and began laughing at the agent as she resembled the color of a stop sign. Lena tried to pry Alex's hands from her face.

"I'm gonna kill her," Amex mumbled behind her hands.

"No you won't," Lena laughed, "She gave me the rest of the afternoon by canceling. She was my last appointment. She usually is the appointment right after James so that I have a moment to decompress because of his… frustrating conferences," Lena informed Alex. Alex took her hands from her face and then looked at Lena glad she had Kara to help her if that was the way every meeting with James Olson went. A shy smile began to spread across her lips as she looked at Lena.

"Would you like to go for a walk? Maybe have dinner later?" Alex asked nervously.

"That sounds marvelous, Darling," Lena said all the while thinking, she is so very old fashioned, but I think I adore it.