Kara's film musical did well, and her lead role was a surprisingly big success that turned her into the latest up-and-coming star in Hollywood. The paycheck she received at the end was enough to move her family out of the low-income neighborhood and into a modest 3-bedroom house in the suburbs. Initially, her mother protested and told Kara that she refused to take a hand-out, but when Kara pointed out that their tight knit family had always helped each other in times of need and that it was what her father would have wanted, Eliza broke down and cried.

She cried again when they moved into the new house. To Eliza's surprise, Kara elected to live with her family still, even though she easily could have gotten her own place. Family was everything to Kara, and that was evident to everyone in her life, especially Lena, who was looking in nearly from the outside. (She seemed to have a foot in the door, and Kara's family was now welcoming and accepting of their relationship. Eliza had even told her she was family.)

Shortly after the Danvers family moved into their new abode, Lena began to feel uneasy.

"Kar?" she asked, as the two sat in her favorite Lambo.

"Hmm?" the blonde asked, looking over at her partner.

"I get why you bought the house… but why did you move in with them, when you could have your own place?"

Kara shrugged and said, "I love my family. It's just what I've always known." Then, suddenly realizing what Lena was getting at, she blurted, "Wait… What are you asking?"

With a soft sigh of disappointment, Lena looked away and mumbled, "Didn't you ever consider… us?"

"Lena…"

"Are we really not at that stage of our relationship yet? We've been together for a long time now. Didn't you think to even talk to me about it?"

Lena didn't sound angry; she sounded bitter and hurt.

"Lena," Kara repeated, taking the girl's hand. "It's not that I didn't think about it. I just figured that I can't afford what you can and that you wouldn't want to change your lifestyle just to suit me. I just… I didn't think you'd want to. And besides, it's not like you've ever mentioned it either. I just figured it wasn't something you were thinking about, so I didn't bother to ask and get disappointed. And I don't want you to have to compromise for me."

"Seriously?" Lena gaped, staring at her partner. "You're right; you can't afford what I can. But why does that matter? Why can't I contribute what I'm able to? I don't expect you to match me in spending. I never have. You know that, Kara. When have I ever pressured you around money?"

"I know, but this is different!" Kara cried. "This is a huge thing, not a trip to Saint-Tropez."

Biting her lip, Lena thought of the skills she'd learned in therapy around communication and relationships and decided to be brave.

She forced the confession from her lips, saying, "I want to move in with you. I want our own place. I'm tired of us going back and forth and packing overnight bags and living with other people. I love your family, but I…"

Staring blankly, Kara asked, "Really? You actually want to move in with me?"

"Yes."

The smile that burst over the blonde's lips was infectious as she threw her arms around the star.

"I want that, too."

Grinning, Lena kissed her partner's cheek and told her, "Let's do it, then."

With a nod, Kara pressed her lips to Lena's, tasting the excitement on the girl's lips.

~!~!~

Eliza cried again as she helped her daughter move in to her new place. It was nice - too nice for Kara's liking, really - and Lena could barely contain her excitement as she bounced on her heels while prancing around the house putting things in their places.

"Chill, babe," Kara laughed, kissing the girl's cheek.

But Lena shook her head vigorously, positively beaming, and continued skipping excitedly around their new home. It only took them the duration of that day to unpack, given that Lena had hired movers to help, but by the time Eliza and Alex had left and everything was done and in its proper place (according to Lena), the girls were exhausted.

Both collapsing on the couch after tossing the two large pizza boxes on the table, they leaned against each other and felt the fatigue weigh them down like anvils on their shoulders.

"We should go to bed," Kara pointed out.

"Are you kidding me?!" Lena whined. "I just sat down!"

"Come on, babe. Let's get some sleep."

When Kara stood and tried to gently pull Lena off the couch, Lena refused, tugging hard on Kara's hand until the blonde fell directly in her lap.

"Only if you let me christen house and the new bed," Lena teased, stroking Kara's cheek seductively.

"How do you have energy for that?!" the younger girl gaped. "It's almost 10:30 at night!"

"I've been horny all day," Lena confessed, slowly sliding her hands down Kara's sides, making the girl shiver.

"Lena—"

"I know we have to be up early, Kara. I know. I don't care," Lena cut her off. "I just need you right now."

Blushing at Lena's forwardness, Kara felt her abdomen tighten as Lena's hands went south over her thighs.

"Come on, baby," the brunette purred. "Let me make you feel good. You don't even have to do anything. I'll do all the work this time."

"Lena," Kara chuckled. "We should sleep, honey."

"I'll sleep," Lena promised. "After I fuck you senseless." When Kara shook her head but didn't stop smiling, she added, "Fine. I'll be gentle. But I really want to christen the house. Please?"

With a sigh of resignation, Kara's smirk didn't fade as she kissed Lena's lips slowly, the deepness of the touch making everything in her clench.

Then, Lena had a dilemma. All she wanted to do was tear Kara's clothes off and feel their bodies sticking together with sweat and cum. But she also knew the bed was a better location than the couch. With her partner on her lap, though, it was difficult to imagine moving her to get up and move to the their room.

Luckily for Lena, she didn't have to choose, because the blonde slid off her lap carefully and reluctantly, taking the star's hand and pulling her into a standing position. Both nearly running to the bedroom, with Kara suddenly filled with a certain burst of excitement, the blonde lifted Lena into her arms, bridal-style, and practically threw her partner onto the bed before stripping their clothes off.

"Hard or soft?" Lena purred in Kara's ear, sliding her hands over the girl's breasts and tweaking her nipples playfully.

"Hard," Kara gasped, rolling onto her back and feeling the intense electric shock of her nipples being pinched, a mix of pain and pleasure.

"As you wish, my love," Lena cooed, straddling Kara's hips.

Soon, Lena had Kara gasping for breath with her rough and erratic motions, then moaning loudly before letting out a shattering scream as she came around her lover's fingers.

Shortly after Kara reached her climax, they both collapsed on the bed and found themselves unable to keep their eyes open, especially after expending such an extraordinary amount of energy. Falling asleep in each others arms, in their own bed, in their own house, was likely the most content either of them had ever felt.