CHAPTER 20

THE NEXT DAY (BREAKFAST)

Kara decided to round up the gang for Winn and Ashley's departure. Everyone were busy looking at their phones as they waited for food.

Kara invited Lena. She kept it a secret to everyone because she wasn't ready for anyone's reaction.

A few minutes later, Lena arrived and Kara didn't know what to do. Everybody greeted Lena who was looking extra beautiful today. Or maybe it's because she's Kara's girlfriend now. They're glowing and everybody knew something was up.

"Hi, Kara." She greeted her girlfriend who was just staring at her. Kara then stood up and gave her the most awkward hug ever.

"Hi, Lena." She whispered and made everybody question what just happened.

"What are you having?" Kara asked.

"Any salad." She smiled at Kara.

"Did you eat the cinnamon buns yesterday?" Kara thought about the snacks she brought.

"I ate half a bun and gave it to Bethany." Lena felt guilty.

"Don't look at me like I killed a dog, I just have a smaller appetite." Lena continued. Kara just shook her head.

"Why didn't you buy me any yesterday?" Asked Winn.

"Me too, Kara. I was hungry yesterday morning at the reporters' meeting." Nia smiled and teased her boss.

"I was at Lena's press conference yesterday. If you were there, I would have bought you some too." Kara felt guilty.

"You never gave me breakfast cinnamon buns. I practically raised you." Said Alex.

They laughed and fell silent. Their food was served and everybody dug in. It was going to be a long day for all of them as usual.

"Do you want some?" Kara casually offered Lena her drink and the brunette took a sip of her drink.

Alex was looking at her sister suspiciously. "Talk. Later" she mouthed to Kara.

After eating, they said their goodbyes as Ashley and Winn left for LA.

James, Kelly, Alex, J'onn, Nia, and Brainy were talking a bit further from the new couple.

"Should I pick you up at 7?" Kara asked Lena trying her best not to hold her girlfriend.

Lena's eyes shoot up and stared right into hers.

"I might stay late at the office. You could stay there while I do boring work." Lena on the other hand just wanted to kiss Kara but she knew Kara hasn't told anybody about it. It's okay. They should enjoy this first.

"I'll see you later after work then, Lena Luthor." Kara smiled as she hugged her girlfriend.

Brainy was looking at them because he needed to tell Kara something.

"Why are they hugging? Is it mandatory for humans to be always affectionate?" He asked.

"No." They answered in unison.

"Let's head back to the office. I need to do some rounds." J'onn said trying to divert their attentions.

DEO OFFICE 4 PM

Kara landed at the balcony quietly and went inside. The DEO's never been this quiet. No alien crimes or attacks have been happening.

She went to the lobby and asked Brainy where Mon-El was.

"He's getting ready to go back to the future. He's at the training room."

She headed to the said room to see her ex break a sweat.

"The future did you good. I can't believe how great of a man you turned out to be." Kara said.

"It's all you. You're the only reason I became who I am. We're lucky to have you." Mon-el smiled at her.

"How's Imra and the kids?" Kara smiled. Thinking how fast everything happened and how she thought of having a future with Mon-el a few years back.

"They're good. Imra wanted to come and help after we learned about you but I told her I can handle it." Mon-el was proud talking about his family.

"Thank you for coming here to save me. You even extended your stay to make sure everything's alright." Kara couldn't believe how many people cared enough to fight her battles with her.

"No problem. I told you I'll be here whenever you need me. I better get back to the future. That sounds corny. See you, Kara." Mon-el said smiling at her genuinely. Kara was happy they finally have the people they deserve.

Kara was hesitant but she hugged Mon-el. "Take care of your family." Kara said.