It was a busy night in the alien bar. Kara was sitting at a table in the rooms corner so she could see what was going on. Maggie sat beside her sipping at her beer. They were looking for Mon-El but he hasn't shown up yet. Maggie said she knew some of the aliens in the bar so they could ask about Mon-El if he wouldn't show up.
It was the first time she was hanging out with Maggie alone. They were working but it felt more like hanging out. Since Maggie was going to be her sister-in-law, Kara thought it was a good opportunity to get to know her better.
"Why did you become a cop? It's kind of dangerous." Kara asked Maggie. She was playing with the straw of her club soda. Maggie laughed.
"Says the woman who puts herself in the center of danger every night." Kara pressed her lips together, wrinkled her nose and closed one eye for a moment.
"Yeah, you're right but for me it's not as dangerous as for you. At least I'm bulletproof."
Maggie nodded with a small smile. "Guess you're right. But I'm a person who thinks of the bigger picture. Yes, maybe I could be injured or shot dead in the worst case but I get to help thousands of people and that's worth it." Maggie gave Kara a meaningful look and Kara nodded.
"Helping people is the best choice I've ever made. Although Alex was really angry in the beginning." Kara said. She took a sip of her club soda when she saw Maggie furrow.
"What?" Kara asked curious. Maggie shrugged her shoulders.
"I can't picture Alex being mad at you for becoming Supergirl. Alex loves you so much it's hard to believe she didn't support you in the beginning." Kara smiled happy. Maggie was right. She knew how much Alex loved her. And she loved Alex. It didn't matter they were adoptive sisters from different races.
"I think that was the problem. Alex was scared that exposing myself would put me in great danger. When people would have known I'm an alien there wouldn't have been a possibility to take it back. Since I landed on earth Alex had my back. She watched out for me and put my needs before hers. And suddenly I've put all that sacrifice on stake by almost revealing myself as an alien. I get her anger now. But as I said back then, I didn't travel 2000 lightyears just to be an assistant."
"She never told me." Maggie said rotating her beer in her hands. Kara put a hand on her arm.
"Alex is so used to holding her needs and wishes back she forgets sometimes that there are people who want to know her and want her in their lives. Don't be sad if she doesn't tell you everything. It's not that she doesn't trust you. It's because she always had to keep everything to herself." Kara explained.
"So have you told Lena about you being Supergirl yet?" Maggie asked with a smirk. Kara blushed by mentioning Lena. She hasn't seen her since their lunch date two days ago. They spoke on the phone a lot but it wasn't as good as seeing her in person.
"No, not yet. She almost discovered my suit but I stopped her just in time." Kara responded fumbling with her glasses. Maggie smirked at her.
"Look at you, little Danvers!" Maggie burst out. Kara felt her face flushing even more than before.
"Why don't you just tell her? It would save you awkward situations and you could go for it whenever you want." Maggie emptied her beer looking at Kara with a side glance. Kara grimaced.
"I want to but Alex thinks it's a bad idea." Kara said failing to hide her disappointment. She wanted to tell Lena everything about her. She wanted to tell her about Krypton, her parents and how it was growing up on earth. There were so many things about her she hasn't told Lena yet but she can't while Lena didn't know she's Supergirl.
"Why does she think it's a bad idea?" Maggie asked furrowed. Kara sighed.
"Because she's a Luthor. Alex is worried Lena might turn out to be like Lex. But I can't imagine Lena to be like her brother. All Lena has done was helping us." Kara explained. Maggie leaned back in her seat. "Alex just wants the best for you. Maybe she's right and Lena is not as good as she seems. But maybe she's wrong and you are wasting a chance with the woman you love. As her fiancé, I should be on Alex' side but I'm telling you to listen to your heart. I can't tell you what to do, it's your life and your decisions. But remember what Alex said when you became Supergirl. And now she's your biggest fan although you listened to your heart then and not to her." Maggie rose an eyebrow to underline her point. Maggie was right. It was her life and her decisions. She didn't have to tell Lena right away but she will eventually.
"Thanks Maggie. You should become a life counselor." Kara said winking at Maggie. Maggie waved aside but laughed. "In my next live maybe."
They kept chatting and the time flew by. Mon-El didn't show up so they started to ask around. No one seemed to have seen Mon-El. They all knew who they were talking about. The Prince of Daxam. But it was useless. He hasn't shown up.
"Are you sure it was Mon-El? I mean… Is it possible that the person you saw just looked very like him?" Maggie asked asking the same questions she asked herself already. But she was sure it was Mon-El. She watched the video repeatedly but she always concluded that it was her ex-boyfriend.
"I'm sure it was him. I mean I met him already so I'm sure he's back on earth but I'm also sure it's him in the video." Kara said.
"Then we have to keep looking. I'll let you know if I find a lead to him." Maggie said. They were walking out of the bar saying their goodbyes. Kara offered to fly Maggie back to Alex but Maggie declined. Kara decided to go to Lena then.
She flew to the L-Corp building but Lena's office was dark. She flew to Lena's apartment next, checking if she was still up. Kara watched Lena through the panorama window of her living room. Lena lay on the couch with a book in her hands and a glass of wine on the coffee table. She looked relaxed and really cute in her pajama.
Kara landed close to the building and went over. The doorman was sitting behind a marble front desk. Kara knew Lena lived here but she never entered the building before. The lobby looked amazing. The floor was made of marble too and the walls were covered with impressive artworks.
Kara went over to the desk.
"Good evening Miss. How can I help you?" The doorman greeted her polite. Kara adjusted her glasses. "Good evening. I'm here to see Ms. Luthor. I'm Kara Danvers."
The doorman nodded and dialed a number on his phone. Kara marveled at the art while she waited.
"You have permission to visit Ms. Luthor. Please take the elevator to your right. It's the penthouse."
"Thank you." Kara said and entered the elevator she was told to use. She pressed the button for the 100th floor. She already felt the excitement to see Lena again. It wasn't her plan to come and visit her until she left the bar. But now she was here and can't wait to see Lena.
The elevator stopped at the penthouse and opened its doors to an ample hallway. A solid door opened across the elevator and Lena's smiling face showed up. Kara smiled back and walked over.
"Hey Lena!" Kara greeted Lena and took her in for a hug.
"Hello Kara. What a lovely surprise." Lena said and kissed Kara. Kara's heart jumped and she felt her face redden.
"I hope it's not too late for a visit." Kara said when she pulled back.
"No, no don't worry. Although I would have dressed up a bit if I had known you would come by." Lena said looking a bit embarrassed. Kara lay her arms around Lena's waist and pulled her close.
"That would have been a damn shame because you look so cute with your pajamas and a messy bun." She gave Lena a peck on her cheek. Lena giggled.
"You think so?" She asked with pink cheeks. Kara bit her lip and nodded. "Mhm."
"Let's get inside. I think it's the first time you are visiting me in my apartment." Lena said dragging Kara through the door.
"Yeah it is… Wow!" Kara said in awe. She was standing in Lena's living room. She had seen the living room through the window but it was way more impressive standing inside of it. The room was furnished in a mixture of Scandinavian and modern cottage style. Light colors and natural materials gave the room a warm atmosphere. Kara had expected a cool neat room but it was the opposite of it. Lena was the opposite of the luxury way of living you would have expected walking in the building. It's not that the furniture was somewhat run down. Kara bet it was still expensive but it didn't make her feel out of place.
"This is not what I have expected." Kara said strolling around. Lena returned to her place on the couch watching Kara closely. "What did you expect?" Lena smirked when Kara looked at her. She shrugged her shoulders and smiled. "Dunno. Maybe something more like the lobby."
Lena laughed. "You did not really think I was some snob, did you?"
"No, of course not but I had no idea. I just know your office. " Kara said. Her eyes wandered to some picture frames on the wall. She walked over and took a look at them. They showed Lena in different stages through her life. There was just one with her family. They stood together like they were taking a photo for the Christmas cards. They all looked stoic even the small Lena standing next to Lex.
Kara found endless pictures of Lena and her. She smiled when she realized how much Lena valued her. And the last picture showed a woman with her newborn. The picture was old and poor quality but it was recognizable.
"Is this your birthmother?" Kara asked looking over her shoulder to face Lena. Lena smiled sadly. She came over and took the photo in her hand.
"Yes, it is. I hired a PI to find more about her. The picture was all he found." Lena explained. She run her finger over the photo then she put it back.
"I'm sorry to hear that." Kara said stroking Lena's back. Lena gave her a small smile. "It happened a long time ago." Lena said. She put her arms around Kara's neck and pulled her closer. Kara wrapped her arms around Lena's waist.
"It might happened a long time ago but there's no shame in still missing her." Kara said thinking about Krypton and her parents.
"I barely remember her. It's more like a sense of her." Lena said closing her eyes. Kara rested her forehead against Lena's.
"Then hold on to that sense of her." Lena nodded lightly. They stood a while there in silence enjoying each others company.
"There's something I want to talk about you." Kara said after a while. She spoke in a soft tone not quite sure if she really wanted to do it.
"Okay." Lena said leaning a bit back so she could look Kara in the eyes. Kara felt a bit shy knowing she had Lena's full attention.
"Before I tell you there's something I need to know first." Kara started. She felt the urge to adjust her glasses but resisted.
"Just ask what you want to know." Lena encouraged her to go on. Kara swallowed and nodded.
"I was wondering… Are we… Are we exclusive? Like in being a couple?" Kara asked a bit awkwardly.
Lena followed Kara's eyes. "Are you asking me if I'm your girlfriend?" Lena asked playful with a smile. Kara blushed but didn't look away. "Yeah…"
Lena chuckled amused. "Well, do you want me to be your girlfriend?" Lena asked a bit teasing.
Kara felt her face redden and heat rose inside of her.
"Yes. I want you to be my girlfriend. If you want to be my girlfriend, of course."
Lena smiled brightly. "Of course do I want to be your girlfriend." Lena responded. Kara beamed and kissed Lena wildly. Lena answered with hungry kisses too. They stumbled over to the couch. Lena's hands run all over Kara's body tugging at her clothes. Kara dropped her jacket on the way to the couch. They fell backwards on the couch gasping softly between kisses.
Kara wanted more, so much more but she had to slow herself down. She must talk to Lena first. Kara grabbed Lena's hands and held them over Lena's head preventing them from distracting Kara. Their heavy breaths came out in short gasps.
"Is something wrong?" Lena asked after her breath calmed down a bit. Kara shook her head.
"Not at all. I want you so badly but I have to talk to you first."
"Okay. Maybe I should tell you something too. Mon-El is back and showed up at my office yesterday. I think he knows about us because he told me to stay away from you." Kara let go of Lena's hands and straightened up suddenly. "What?" Kara burst out. Lena rested on her elbows looking at Kara.
"He told me you would belong to him and I would regret it if I kept seeing you." Kara clenched her fists. How dare he! Kara has to find him rather sooner than later.
"What did you told him?" Kara asked figuring out how bad the situation was.
"I told him it's your decision with whom you want to be with." Lena said serious. Kara run her hands through her hair. "Okay. That's all he said?"
Lena nodded but hesitated then. Kara noticed it. "What's wrong?"
"He said you lied to me the moment we met because you are an alien… Supergirl to be exactly." Kara froze watching Lena closely. Lena didn't move or looked disappointed or angry. She was calm watching Kara's reaction.
"Ehm…" Kara stumbled not sure what to say now. Mon-El took her right to reveal her secret by herself away. He forced her in this situation. She might have planned to tell Lena anyway but no it was much more complicated.
"Is it true?" Lena asked with a raised brow. Kara sighed helpless.
"Remember when we were making out in your office?" Kara started trying to explain everything to Lena. Lena nodded and smirked. "How could I forget?"
Kara blushed but continued. "You tried to unbutton my shirt. Would you please unbutton my shirt now?"
Lena straightened up a bit looking bewildered at Kara. Kara took Lena's hands and guided them to her shirt encouraging her to follow her request. Lena's cheeks went pink and Kara chuckled. Who knew Lena Luthor could be hesitant. Lena unbuttoned her shirt slowly shoving it off Kara's shoulders and revealing the blue suit with the large Kryptonian symbol on it.
"So you really are Supergirl." Lena stated looking in Kara's eyes. Kara nodded.
"Yes, I am. And I'm sorry I haven't told you sooner. I wanted to tell you tonight but Mon-El forestalled." Lena starred at her in silence. Kara was worried. Why didn't she say something? Was she angry? Kara couldn't tell so she pulled herself back but Lena grabbed her arm.
"Don't Kara." Lena said. She drew circles with her thump on Kara's arm.
"Please say something Lena. I know it wasn't fair of me to keep that part of me a secret but it was for my own protection."
"I understand, Kara. I was just thinking about the countless times you had to go suddenly or showed up just seconds after Supergirl had disappeared. It makes all sense now."
Kara was so relieved. But then a disturbing thought occurred in her mind.
"Does the fact that I'm an alien change anything between us?" Kara whispered afraid.
"No! Of course not." Lena burst out pulling Kara into a hug. "I'm just glad you told me. I suspected you to be Supergirl for a while now but I didn't know how to find out without being rude."
"What made you think I was?" Kara asked curious. Lena leaned back and smiled.
"When you saved me after I was kidnapped. You were holding me after you freed me. It was your smell and your whole embrace. It was all too familiar."
Kara gave Lena a goofy smile. "I was just so happy you were alive. I didn't think about any of that."
Lena smiled. "I'm happy you saved me." She leaned forward and kissed Kara gently. Kara felt so relieved she expressed all of that by deepening the kiss. There was nothing left to hold them back.