I did realize how long it's been since I updated! I'm so sorry! But anyways, Merry Christmas and/or Happy Holidays to you all!
Alex felt gentle fingers brushing strands of hair away from her face. She smiled softly, peering through her eyelashes, seeing Maggie's beautiful face just inches from hers. "Good morning." Alex whispered.
Maggie smiled. "Morning." she breathed.
"How long have you been awake?" she asked, inching herself closer to Maggie.
"Not too long. I didn't want to wake you. Did I?"
Alex shook her head. "No. Well, maybe." she chuckled softly. "What time is it?" she murmured, trying to look over Maggie to see the alarm clock, wincing slightly.
Maggie shook her head. "Hey, shh-" she breathed, urging Alex to lay back on the bed. "It doesn't matter what time it is. You aren't doing anything today."
Alex shook her head. "I have cases at the DEO and-"
"Not today you don't."
"Maggie-" Alex whispered, exasperated.
"No. I already called J'onn and cleared it with him. He wants you to get well so that you're in top shape when you do go back." Maggie said, rolling off the bed.
Alex sighed, considering her options, before laying back on the bed. Even if she was to somehow get past Maggie and get to the DEO, J'onn wouldn't let her stay at work. So she would have to stay put. Alex appriciated all that Maggie did for her, but she wished that Maggie had let her call her own boss to get time off. When Maggie did it, it felt like her mom was calling her school to let her stay home sick for the day.
Alex pushed the feelings aside, sighing softly and pushing herself up from the bed. "What about you? Don't you have to go to work?" Alex asked, shuffling into the kitchen where Maggie was.
Maggie shook her head, turning around to face Alex from the opposite side of the island. "They can do without me." she said. "Eggs or pancakes?"
"Hmm...eggs." Alex responded. "Your captain was okay with that?"
Maggie shrugged. "Well, I do have to work overtime some of next week, but it's not a big deal." she said, cracking eggs into a bowl. "Scrambled?" Alex nodded. "I'll work over lunch and a few hours early or late. Not totally sure yet." Alex nodded. Maggie looked up at Alex again. "How are you feeling?" she asked, pouring the eggs into the pan on the stove.
Alex shrugged. "Bruised, but okay." she murmured. "Better than last time."
Maggie sighed softly, nodding. "Why does Kara-"
Alex shook her head. "No, don't." she said quickly. "Kara doesn't do anything that I havent already agreed on."
Maggie laid her hands on the counter, shaking her head. "Alex, I just don't understand. We have Kara and J'onn and Mon-El and probably half a dozen others who could take over if something were to happen. I don't get why you think it has to be you."
Alex looked out the window, thinking of a way to explain. "Kara became my sister when I was pretty young. And it was my job to teach her and keep her safe. And now that she's taken on the role of the protector of National City, it's getting harder for me to keep her safe." Alex looked back at Maggie. "I need to keep my sister safe. No matter what it takes." she said firmly.
Maggie took a deep breath, letting it out slowly. "Okay." she murmured. She took the eggs off the stove, dishing the eggs onto a plate and placing it in front of Alex.
Alex raised her eyebrows. "Yeah?" she whispered.
Maggie walked around the island, pulling out the stool to sit next to the other woman. "I don't totally understand, but I think I get it. She's your little sister, and you're the protector. It makes sense."
Alex smiled, taking Maggie's hands in hers, giving them a gentle squeeze. "Thank you." she murmured.
Maggie nodded. She pressed a soft kiss to Alex's lips, lifting a hand to gently stroke Alex's cheek. She smiled, and pushed the plate of eggs towards Alex. "Now, eat." she said.
Alex rolled her eyes softly, grinning as she picked up the fork, taking a quick bite. "Happy?" she asked, covering her mouth with her hand.
Maggie nodded. "Yes." she murmured.
Alex finished her breakfast and watched as Maggie cleared away all the dishes. "So what are we doing today?" she asked.
Maggie smiled. "Resting." she said.
Alex sighed, "Fine." she murmured. "Netflix?" she asked.
"Netflix." Maggie responded. She sat down on Alex's couch, patting the spot next to her. She watched as Alex slowly made her way over to the couch sitting and resting her head on Maggie's shoulder. She grabbed the remote and flipped Netflix on. "How about Stranger Things?" Maggie asked.
Alex looked over at the other woman. "You still haven't watched it yet?" She asked, sitting up and smirking at her.
Maggie shrugged. "I've been busy." she said sheepishly.
Alex chuckled and rolled her eyes. "Stranger Things." she confirmed. She shifted herself to lay her head on Maggie's lap. "-this okay?" she asked, glancing up at her.
Maggie smiled and nodded. "This is great." She murmured. She pressed play, watching as the loading circle popped onto the screen, putting the remote on the arm of the couch and letting her hand brush the hair away from Alex's ear. Her fingers lingered in the soft strands of hair, biting her lip slightly and thinking to herself. This is all I have ever wanted.
Sorry for the short chapter. I think once Supergirl comes back in January, I'll probably have a lot more muse. But thank you for reading!