Alex had flown back to Metropolis two days after Kara had woken up, making sure her best friend was healthy and able-bodied. She hadn't known the Kryptonian, but as the only alien besides her, she felt a kinship with her. She had made it a point to not read her mind, to make sure Kara knew that she could be trusted. Winn picked her up at the airport, waiting at the escalators with a sign and a bouquet of...well, flowers would be an understatement, but it didn't matter to Alex, she knew he meant well and she wouldn't have cared if he'd just showed up by himself. He was there for her and that's all that mattered.
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"So", Winn said, opening up a conversation, "how was Central"?
"It was good, I got to visit my uncle".
"It's great you've got someone to visit outside of prison bars".
Alex looked at him with confusion while Winn ignored her.
"Forget it, I don't wanna talk about it".
Alex didn't argue. Above all she struggled with not answering a person's thoughts instead of their vocalized questions. She didn't want to appear weird, especially to Winn.
"So", she said, changing the subject, "what has happened since I have been gone"?
"Not much, oh..you remember that barista who threw us out of the coffee shop"?
"Yes".
"Well, turns out she's Tobi's girlfriend, so just give Kara a heads up".
He could feel the massive smile from Alex, which a side glance confirmed.
"What"? he asked.
"Nothing, it's nice to know I made the right choice".
"And what choice is that"?
Alex didn't answer. He wasn't ready to know yet, but there was one thing she could say.
"You".
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Metropolis: Noonan's Coffee
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Maggie Braden looked at her smart watch, three more hours and her shift at Noonan's would be over.
"Hi, welcome to Noonan's, can I get you anything" she asked as her next customer walked up. She didn't look up until he started to speak.
"Well, I was planning on standing in line for fun but, now that you mention it I would like something".
She looked up into the brown eyes of James Sawyer. If she was straight she might find him handsome and his eyes just the shade of chocolate she could get lost in, okay maybe she did, but it didn't mean anything.
"When are you going to stop using that lame joke James"?
"When are you going to go out with me"?
"Touché, usual"?
"You know me so well, it's almost like we've been dating for years".
"It's almost like you come in here everyday and order the same thing".
"What can I say, this man needs his dark chocolate creamuccino".
"Here's your receipt idiot".
With a chuckle James walked away. As she watched him, Maggie couldn't help but appreciate him. He had been in her life longer than Tobi, he was even there when some moron had tried to force himself on her. They were an unusual pair, her being gay and him being a christian, but she loved him, and everyday she felt bad that she couldn't love him the way he loved her.
Three hours later James was the last customer in Noonan's, sitting alone at a corner booth. The sun was setting and Maggie was bringing dinner for the both of them.
"So, spill", he said, closing his laptop, "what's twisting your panties"?
"Nothing, it's just Tobi being alone in Central City with some girl she barely knows".
"Isn't she her partner in Cat Grant's class though"?
"Okay, so maybe barely know isn't the right phrase but...".
"Sounds like you're jealous".
Maggie huffed a sigh. James did have a point.
"Ok, I'll concede that, but c'mon, when we're together all she can talk about is how great Kara is and how wonderful it is to have someone who shares her interests and...and...". As Maggie's voice dropped in volume James saw a flash of realization come into her eyes.
"James, what if she's finding in Kara something she doesn't find in me"?
He sighed and shook his head.
"Maggie, you know I can't in good conscience give you advice in this matter",
"I know, and I wouldn't ask you to compromise your beliefs".
"So let me ask you this; is she seeking something you can't give her, or is it something you don't want to"?
"Why wouldn't I want to give it to her"?
"That's an answer you need to find yourself. I love you Maggie, and I want the best for you, and so should you".
"James, Tobi is the best thing that's ever happened to me, I want the best for her".
"True as that may be, in the long run, if things keep going the way they are, both of you will be hurt, so either give her what she needs, or break it off clean and let her have the chance to find someone who will love her the way she deserves. Crap, I'm late for my study date".
"Anyone special"?
"Oh, just some girl I met at the library, I think you'll like her, which is why you're never going to meet her".
Maggie chuckled at that last part. She knew he was trying to lighten her mood, and as always, it worked.
"Say a prayer for me Jimmy".
"I always do".
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Central City: S.T.A.R. Labs
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Kara groaned as she did her physical therapy. Being human wasnt an experience she had ever had, but she had a feeling that this was as clise as she would ever get. Kal had left the previous day, after he was sure she would be okay.
Tobi, watching her friend, was concerned with how vigorously she was working. She had just wstched her nearly die and now she moved like it was nothing.
"You need to slow down Kara".
"I need to get back in shape. The Kryptonite is nearly out of my system".
"Which means Ms. Danvers", Caitlin Snow said, walking in, "you need to yakr it easy, at least until tomorrow".
Kara sighed. "Fine, but if I find the bastard that did this to me, I'm not going to hold back this time".
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DUNDUNDUN. Alright, this is a shorter chapter building up to Kara finally realizing that she has anger issues, issues that a certain young billionaire genius might manipulate, guesses are welcome. Anyways I once again apologize, I've had a lot of work lately and a lot of story ideaa I've been writing down so i don't lose them, but this story is definitely not forgotten, so until next time I love you my dear readers.
Sincerely
Ficmaniac12