Another Week which means another chapter! I really struggled with this one guys so if it's rubbish... Well that's why.
Small disclaimer; I do not have a baby nor have experience child birth (Nor want to) so there may be some inaccuracies.
Enjoy!
Lena had never seen Kara panic, correction, Lena had never seen Supergirl panic because Kara is a mess. Lena watches as Kara begins well… Flapping. There's really no other descriptor for the way Kara reacts, trying to process the information. Then she walks into the table and Lena's almost certain she's going to knock herself out.
"Kara, Kara breathe," Lena orders stilling Kara's waving hands. Kara releases a shaky breath as she calms. "Alex is going to be fine, we need to go tell your mother we need to leave," Lena instructs and Kara nods again blinking owlishly, shaking herself from whatever panic she's in.
"Right… Need to- to tell Mom," Kara mutters before turning to the doorway. "Kelex can you tell my mother we need to talk immediately."
After a brief discussion with Alura, they are informed that Argo's levels are stabilizing thanks to the frequency change. With assurances that if there are any more problems that they would be called. Alura ushers them away and Lena and Kara leave for the portal.
Stepping onto the other side of the portal, Brainy is nursing a bruised cheek.
"What happened?" Kara asks.
"He kept reciting birth mortality rates when Sam came to get Alex and Alex punched him," Winn shrugs and Lena can't help but bite her lip trying not to laugh.
"What? Why would you do that?" Kara all but shouts and Lena steps in front of Kara.
"What hospital is she at?" Distracting them from Kara's growing temper.
"The Luthor Memorial, uptown," Winn states.
"I can fly us," Kara's urgency is clear as she turns to the locker clearly intent on getting her supersuit.
"Kara, wait," Lena calls, placing a hand on the Kryptonians arm. "It's going to look odd if you just fly us both in there," Lena argues.
"She's my sister, Lena," Kara hisses.
"Lena's right Kara," Winn smiles sympathetically earning a glare from the blonde.
"I know you want to get there as quickly as you can," Lena says, placatingly. "But you need to think about this as Kara, not Supergirl. I'll get someone to drive us. It'll be quick, I promise."
"Hurry," Kara nods, jaw clenching tightly. Lena nods.
Lena doesn't want to think about the hole being worn in the carpet of the town car as Kara shuffles her feet the entire way. The moment they pull into the hospital driveway, Kara is out of the car before it comes to a stop.
"Kara!" Lena calls, but the Kryptonian doesn't wait, striding quickly into the hospital.
"Don't wait for us George," Lena instructs the driver before hurrying after Kara.
"Kara, wait," Lena protests, trying to slow Kara's pace.
"Alex Danvers," Kara demands of the attendant who was looking wide eyed up at Kara in fear. Lena can understand the fear, Kara's stood leaning over the desk in the attendants face, her lip pulled back in a curl. "You need to tell me where she is, now."
"I-I'm sorry, Miss we don't have anyone here by that name," The attendant stammers and Lena steps in front of Kara before her eyes turn red with heat vision.
"Kara, you need to calm down," Lena orders before turning quickly back to the attendant.
"Afternoon, now, you're going to tell me which room Alex Danvers is in and you're going to tell me now," Lena orders in her best boardroom voice and she can hear the attendant visibly swallow.
"I-I'm sorry, Miss but like I said there's no one-"
"Arias," Kara bursts. "Try Alexandra Arias."
The attendant nods typing into the system. "She's in the maternity ward, fifth floor, room 502."
"Thank you," Lena says, racing after Kara who is thundering down the corridor. "Kara, Kara, slow down," Lena hisses, grabbing hold of Kara's hand to stop the super speed that is slowly creeping into Kara's steps.
"I need to get to Alex," Kara growls as she steps into the elevator.
"I know but you're Kara Danvers the reporter and Alex's sister, not Supergirl," Lena reminds quietly. "Beside Sam is with Alex, she's not alone," Lena reminds her gently. Kara gives a sharp nod and jabs the button which subsequently pops off from force and Kara groans in frustration as the lift begins to rise. Lena steps in to quickly do a patch job before anyone sees.
"Sorry," Kara mutters.
"It's ok, I know you're excited." Lena smiles warmly up at her and blue eyes are watching her carefully.
"Thank you for coming with me," Kara whispers and Lena nods feeling herself pierced by Kara's gaze. The soft ping from the elevator arriving at its destination seems to pull Kara from whatever thoughts she is having before they are walking quickly through the corridors of the maternity ward.
"Can I help you both?" An elderly nurse asks and Lena gives the name. Kara's excitement becomes clear and Lena sees the now familiar head tilt of Kara listening in the distance. Lena can feel the impatient fidgeting of the body beside her.
"She's already got her wife-"
"For the sake of your job you will let us in there so my wife can see her sister," Lena snaps her anger and frustration she had been holding in since Argo spilling through.
The nurse looks her up and down beginning to protest but Lena growls, "My name is on the side of the building, I suggest you show us to her room."
"If you'll let me finish," the nurse interjects. "I was about to say her room is this way."
The nurse walks around the plywood desk Kara is on the verge of snapping and leads them down the hall while Lena mutters an apology to the nurse, her hand now tight in Kara's as the Kryptonian tries to control her strength.
"Lena, thank you," Kara whispers as the nurse opens a door and Lena smiles warmly with a nod.
"You need to calm down, Kara," Lena says firmly. "You can't keep charging around, you're acting like a crazy person."
"Alex is-"
"Alex is fine," Lena cuts off. "Sam is with her. She's here in a hospital, with doctors and nurses. Alex will be fine."
"Ms Luthor," The nurse calls. "This way please." Lena pulls Kara along who she can feel taking calming breaths.
"Kara, thank god," Alex shouts and Lena pales at the sight of Alex Danvers whose heels rest in stirrups. Sweaty and red faced from pain.
"Sorry, we only just got the transmission and-"
"Shut up Kara," Alex sighs, taking Kara's hand as she releases Sam's who looks more than grateful.
"Right, shutting up," Kara mutters as Alex groans through another contraction and Lena smiles reassuringly at Sam who gives a tired smile.
"The doctor says it won't be much longer," Sam informs them as she watches Lena critically and Lena hates that she knows they'll need to talk and go through everything. To explain the way Kara is looking at her from across the hospital room while her sister is gripping her hand hard enough to break if she was human.
"So you survived Argo?" Sam asks quietly as they stand watching Kara make goofy faces to try and cheer Alex up and Lena feels her heart warm at the sight.
"Yeah, yeah we survived," Lena says softly as Kara grins at Alex in a way that makes her chest swell with butterflies. "You're going to do great Sam," Lena reassures as Alex gives a shaky laugh at her sister.
"You guys talked?" Lena gives a slight shake of her head. "If my wife wasn't on the verge of giving birth I'd hit you," Sam deadpans.
"I think there's been enough hitting today," Lena teases looking at Alex who glowers at the comment.
"Don't test me Luthor," Alex growls and Lena watches as a contraction hits the older Danvers.
"Alright Mrs Arias-Danvers, how're we getting on?" The doctor asks, walking in, making Kara hurry out of the way and Lena move until the two of them are pinned to the sidewall. It's horrible and beautiful at the same time. And Lena has never felt more like an imposter than in this intimate family moment. The way Sam runs to Alex's side and wraps a secure arm around the red heads shoulder, whispering soft words of encouragement in her ear that Lena's sure even Kara can't hear.
"You're going to be so great, Alex," Kara encourages with so much sisterly love and conviction in Alex's abilities. It's hard to see Alex Danvers convulse in pain and Lena winces as the doctor gives useless words of encouragement. Lena glances at Kara whose jaw is set tight, her eyes twitching as instincts threaten to overtake her. Lena steps close to the Kryptonian, placing a comforting hand on her shoulder and blue eyes shoot up to meet green.
"We can only have two in the room I'm afraid," A nurse tells them and Kara looks in panic.
"It's fine, I'll step out," Lena says, making to step back and Kara turns eyes wide with concern. "It'll be fine. I'll be right outside."
"No, I-" Kara looks between Alex and Lena, uncertainty creasing on her face
"I'll be fine, Kar," Alex reassures and Kara mouths if Alex is sure. "Honestly, I don't want to scar you," Alex tries to tease.
Kara looks up at Sam who mouths "Go, we are fine."
"I'll be right outside," Kara states and they nod.
The nurse leads them from the room into the maternity waiting room. There are at least two other families that give them small polite smiles as they sit. Kara leans forward her head in hands as she tries to focus as Lena runs a soothing hand up her back.
"Listen to me, Kara," Lena whispers and Kara nods, squeezing her eyes shut trying to focus on Lena's voice. It surprises Lena these days how easily she can read Kara and knows exactly when Kara needs help. Right now, it's the discomfort of listening to her sister in pain as she tries to give birth combined with the normal and constant white noise of a hospital. Lena guesses this must be why Kara wasn't around when James had been shot.
"Focus on here, with me, Alex is safe and soon we will have a little niece.," Lena whispers into blonde hair and Kara nods against her as she hears Alex let out a heavy groan.
Kara fidgets beside her as a shrill cry catches her ear. Kara turns to Lena standing quickly and Lena follows, her hand lingering on the Kryptonians back. The doctors leave with a smile before heading off to deliver another new bundle into the world.
Soon, Sam's head pokes out with a watery smile, "You wanna meet your niece?" Sam asks and they nod stepping towards the room. Kara stops and Lena looks up in surprise.
"Thank you, Lena," Kara whispers and Lena smiles up at her.
"I couldn't let you break through the hospital in search of her," Lena waves away casually with a shrug and Kara nods.
"Yeah course," Kara shrugs and Lena has a feeling that wasn't what her thanks were for.
"Shall we?" Lena asks, shifting away from Kara and gesturing to the room.
"Right, yeah, no worries." Kara nods, clearing her throat and stepping back to let Lena walk in.
As Lena walks inside she can feel Kara's eyes on her. The need to talk coming in waves and she knows it's inevitable. She just isn't ready for the world to come crashing down around her. To burst her bubble on a life she desperately wants.
It's an odd melancholy feeling that overtakes Kara as she stands at the printer the next Wednesday afternoon reminiscing about her week.
It had started with sweet little Charlie, a small flailing human with a thatch of brown hair and red faced. Someone Kara could barely contain her joy over. Then it was the awe shining in green eyes brimming with tears looking down at the small pink face swaddled in Kara's arms.
Kara realises that since Argo, something had changed between them. They had become closer. It felt familiar like before, but also different and new.
Now, Kara couldn't wait to rush home and listen to Lena, one hand on the counter, a glass of scotch in hand, ranting about the latest board meeting where she would stand putting snobby arrogant old men in their place.
Or when dressed down, sitting cross legged on the floor, hair up in a messy bun tinkering with the latest prototype at their coffee table, tools and parts scattered about the glass surface. Mumbling to herself about what she is doing. And with such clarity, Kara realises she could listen to Lena talk for hours about the latest proposal or prototype that she was working on. Kara found herself looking over the top of her laptop as she worked, watching as Lena sat reading the latest physics journal, eyes focused on some article of interest. Or the way at the end of a long day Lena would subtly try to slip the black framed glasses on without Kara knowing. But Kara had never seen Lena look more beautiful than dressed in sweats on the large chair, curled up as the reading lamp casts a soft glow over her like a halo.
Kara smiles remembering the night after Charlie had been born.
Lena standing coyly at the door to the master bedroom, her lower lip pulled between pearl teeth.
"You know after the excitement of the week I don't think I'll be able to fall asleep," Lena states and Kara chuckles rubbing the back of her neck.
"I'm sure once your head hits the pillow you'll be fast asleep," Kara counters and Lena's eyes flicker away from her before pursing her lips in thought. A short nod and a small smile on the CEO's lips.
"Yeah, maybe," Lena mutters.
"Thanks for coming with me to the hospital," Kara says, still unable to say what she really means.
"I was worried you might fly into a building or billboard again," Lena teases playfully.
Kara scoffs shaking her head. A smile slipping over her face as Lena leans against the doorframe. "Good night Lena," Kara whispers and Lena smiles before pinching her lip between her teeth.
"Good night Kara," Lena says with a small smile that lights up her eyes.
"Penny for your thoughts?"
Kara turns to find Nia standing beside her with a bemused smile.
"Huh?" Kara starts, slowly coming out of her musing.
"You look like you're in another galaxy, what're you thinking about?"
"Oh nothing," Kara shrugs, turning to hide her blush.
"Uhuh, sure," Nia scoffs with a shake of her head. "So have you thought about your anniversary now you've gone for your vacation?"
"It wasn't a vacation, Nia," Kara corrects her friend, lifting the article, and moving away from prying eyes. "Lena and I had to save Argo."
Nia nods knowingly with a smirk, "You know Kara if you guys are just wanting a few days away you just have to say, I can hold the fort now."
"I know Nia," Kara says, thoughtfully. "I wasn't expecting to just up and go."
Nia grins at the praise before asking, "Now come on, spill the beans on the anniversary plans?"
"We haven't really talked much about it, to be honest," Kara shrugs.
"You should do something, make an event of it, get away from all of this nonsense," Nia states, gesturing to the news screens above them.
Kara frowns looking up to see the latest news coverage.
"And today, at the new global launch after his takeover of Invictus Tech, Maxwell Lord was not shy about his growing disappointment for the Luthor brand," the female news anchor reports."Lena Luthor, who has been spearheading the latest campaign for nanotechnology with colleague Jack Spheer. Ms Luthor has, according to Mr Lord, shunned the tech mogul. Here's what he had to say:" Kara watches as Max's face appears on the screen.
"I've approached Ms Luthor a number of times, to collaborate on multiple health outreach initiatives for disadvantaged kids and families in our most insecure communities around National City. My invitations for this partnership have so far gone unanswered. It just shows that the Luthor foundation has not changed, the wealthy still only care for the wealthy. I am proud of where I came from, as you know I grew up in the lower west side housing of our beloved city, I know the difficulties the people there face and all we're asking of the Ms Luthor is a thoughtful partner to help fix the problems."
Miss Luthor has yet to respond to these comments but evidence suggests that the Luthor Foundation has not funded any such initiatives of this kind in over five years."
"That's not right, Lena owns a children's hospital," Kara splutters.
"Keira!"
Kara pales at the shrill call that sounds throughout the office. Trudging over to stand dutifully in front of the high backed chair and glass desk of Cat Grant.
"Yes, Ms Grant?"
"Keira, I know you've been all doe eyed for the Luthor heiress for years now, even going as far as marrying her, but I still expect a level of exclusivity in content, she is your wife after all. That has to count for something. Now, I gave Lena Luthor the benefit of the doubt when I let you run your puff pieces back in 2016 and have continued to allow you to, however, if L-Corp is running in a different direction we should be the first to know don't you think?"
"Um yes," Kara fidgets with her glasses as she tries to keep up with what Cat is ranting at her.
"Correct, so then tell me, Keira, why, this middle class media outlet is the first to run this story?"
"Ugh, well I'm sure Max Lord-"
"Maxwell Lord is a spineless weasel, now, I want an exclusive rebuttal from Lena Luthor on my desk by nine am tomorrow explaining this for the crap it is," Cat orders pointing to the large screen behind her.
"Nine am?" Kara squeaks. "Miss Grant, Le- Ms Luthor is a very busy woman I can't just demand an exclusive in six hours."
"Six hours? Keira, you share a bed with the woman," Kara's cheeks heat up furiously. "I'm sure in that time you could ask her a few questions to explain her companies directives on the matter."
Kara swallows before nodding and squeaking out a dutiful. "Yes Miss Grant," before hurrying from the office.
Kara stops by Noonans to get lunch on her way over to L-Corp. Kale Salad in hand she bites her lip as she steps on the top floor and is met by a stern looking Jess.
"Can I go in?" Kara asks tentatively.
"Yes, please," Jess sighs with a shake of her head. "She's made three grown men cry this morning so please, whatever you do, make it better," Jess mutters under her breath as Kara walks past.
"Jess if you don't have the prototypes I asked for an hour ago, I really don't care as to why you are here," Lena states as she types quickly over a keyboard and Kara clears her throat forcing the CEO to look up.
"I brought lunch," Kara says with a crooked smile and she can see the internal frustration pass over Lena's face. Her jaw is set, lips pursed, and Kara realises that Lena's royally pissed off. It gives way to a small frown before becoming a neutral facade before settling on a strained smile.
"Kara, I wasn't expecting you."
"I'm here both recreationally and professionally," Kara sheepishly admits.
"Cat sent you for an interview about that press conference Lord held?" Lena guesses and Kara's slight fidgeting with her glasses confirm her suspicion. "I don't know why she's insisting. The media has already decided I'm Cruella de Vil," Lena states with a roll of her eyes.
"I don't understand where this has come from. Lord was flirting with you two weeks ago," Kara argues setting the takeout on the small table. Lena sighs as she stands moving around the desk.
"I'm sure it has something to do with that," Lena shrugs sitting next to Kara. Kara watches Lena carefully for a moment noting how exhausted she looks.
"Thank you, by the way," Kara says softly, making Lena look up from the takeout box with a frown. Kara can't imagine how much she has Lena to thank for. Not just for accompanying Kara to the hospital but for Argo, James's dinner, Eliza. The list was so long now, Kara thinks. Clearing her throat she adds bashfully, "For coming with us to the hospital. I really appreciate it and so does Alex."
"I can't imagine the grief I would have received if I hadn't gotten you there for Alex," Lena teases with a grin. "Besides I wanted to be there for Sam," Lena adds and Kara smiles as her stomach drops. 'Right, Kara thinks, 'she wouldn't have been there for you, dufus'.
"Yeah, course," Kara nods pathetically as Lena shifts for a moment, her hands fidgeting in the telltale sign that she's nervous.
"I've decided I'm going to go see Lex," Lena announces and Kara can't help the frown that passes over her face. "I want to speak to him about what we saw on Argo, close the chapter," Lena explains and Kara hates how it reminds her about their own hard conversation to have.
"When are you thinking of going?"
"Tomorrow, and just get it over with. I dread to think what he's got to say, likely gloat some more about how he was right about all of this," Lena says dejectedly and Kara can't help but place a reassuring hand on Lena's knee. The smooth skin just below the hem of her dress calls to Kara to move her hand up but she silences it. Reminding herself that Lena needs a friend nothing more.
"Do you want me to come with you?" Kara offers, quietly.
"No, I need to do this alone but thank you for the offer, Kara," Lena smiles up at the blonde. Placing her hand over Kara's and with a gentle squeeze asks, "So, what about this interview?"
Kara's questions are quick and succinct. She asks Lena straight out about the direction of L-Corp and Lena gives her a polite smile before giving her the truth that nothing's changed and it's no different. Kara asks her about the truth behind Lord's comments only for Lena to shrug and say some of it is correct, that L-Corp isn't partnering but they do have plans for underprivileged areas. It leads Kara on to ask more about L-Corps examples of latest work and details which Lena revels in and it makes Kara's chest swell with pride how passionate Lena is.
Before Kara knows it she's walking back into the apartment with a relieved sigh that the day is over. She had navigated Cat's interview without asking Lena too many questions even if the simmering anger still bubbled beneath her at Lord's audacity. After all, Lena was married, Kara reminded herself. Sort of. Kind off. No, they were legally married even if neither of them remembered it, they were married and Lena was Kara's wife. Kara doesn't even realise how angry she is until she's staring at the broken mug in her hands. Cursing silently she sweeps the remains into the trash.
"Wow, and I thought I had a bad day," Kara turns to see Lena descending the stairs smiling tightly.
"Sorry, just Cat," Kara lies and Lena nods. Kara's eyes catch the small duffle that Lena sets in the hall as she walks through. "I thought you weren't going till tomorrow?" Kara asks and Lena nods.
"I'm not, I just wanted to be ready, otherwise I would be running around at five am. I figured I'd make the most of the visit and see how L-Corp Metropolis was getting on while I was there, you don't mind do you?" Lena asks as she moves around the kitchen and it floors Kara how married they sound. Lena's going for a business trip, asking Kara's opinion about it.
"I suppose I can hold down the fort," Kara teases and Lena shakes her head lightly scowling.
"Well you better, I don't want Alex coming to rescue you two days after giving birth," Lena retorts raising a sculpted eyebrow.
"Hey!" Kara protests. "I can look after myself quite well," Kara says, defensively, incredulously placing her hands on her hip.
"Say's the woman who almost set her kitchen alight grief baking."
"That was one time!"
"Not to mention, now that I think of it, how likely it was you used to cook the Thanksgiving turkey with your laser vision."
"Alex definitely told you that," Kara calls out and Lena cackles at the lack of denial.
"I knew it," Lena states triumphantly and Kara shakes her head a mock look of irritation on her face as she clenches her jaw.
"Rao, help me," Kara mutters as she turns away from Lena who mocks looking wounded, pouting.
"Don't take it too personally, Darling," Lena teases as she lightly shoves Kara who doesn't even move. Kara playfully glares down at a chuckling Lena. Leaning up, a soft kiss is placed on Kara's cheek and butterflies start fluttering in her stomach. Lena's green eyes turn dark with arousal and Kara's breath hitches at the sight. Kara's eyes flicker to bare lips and back up. She's wanted Lena for so long, she realizes caught like a moth to a fire, and the last thing on her mind is the idea of being "just friends' '. Kara leans in, a whisper of a kiss before Lena tentatively kisses her back. Kara deepens it drawing a soft moan from Lena's throat, desperate to show how much she wants her. Lena clings to her, igniting every fibre of Kara's body as she slips her hand into raven locks. A muffled yelp escapes her when Kara backs her into the counter. The cold marble hitting Lena's back, as warm hands glide up naked skin, soft moans muted by Kara's lips. Lena drags blunt nails over Kara's scalp, sending shivers down her back, Kara pulls a plump red lip between her teeth, a pink tongue darting out flicking up in a challenge that Kara readily accepts as her own sweeps in, dancing and tasting the other. Kara rolls her hips against Lena's. The startled grasp that breaks their kiss, a trembling column of skin revealed and Kara dives in to lavish it with her tongue and teeth.
"Kara," Lena whispers, her heart a thundering drum in her chest, as Kara nips and sucks along her jaw. "Kara," Lena murmurs again, soft and relaxed in Kara's ear. "We should start making dinner," Lena states breathlessly pulling back, and Kara sighs resting her forehead on Lena's neck listening as Lena's heart begins to calm down.
"Right," Kara says, clearing her throat, agreeing lamely. "Yeah, dinner."
Dinner is mostly silent. The only noise is the sound of the romantic comedy playing in the background. Lena moves as she lifts the plates when finished and Kara watches the familiar domesticity of it. They clear up together, Kara wiping surfaces as she glances at Lena, listening as she mutters quadratic equations to herself while rinsing the dishes. She can't help the small smile that tugs at the corner of her lips. Then peace is shattered as the local news pulls up stealing but Kara's attention.
"Breaking news. Lord Technologies announces their bid to acquire Ameritek, a long standing subsidiary of L-Corp. Given recent stock market forecast's L-Corp hasn't been shy in shedding it's low performing business holdings. When asked by Channel Six News L-Corp declined to comment. Lord has this to say on the acquisition:
'Unlike L-corp, Lord Tech sees the potential acquisition like Ameritek offers. With Ameritek's proven track record for medium sized innovation and Lord Tech financial backing, there is no limit to what this merger can mean. And together fill the vacuum as L-Corp moves on in other less charitable directions." Maxwell's Lord's smug face riles Kara more than she cares to admit.
"What is Lord thinking?" Kara growls, turning to Lena who has an amused smirk on her face.
"Just ignore him, Kara, this is Maxwell Lord's only real talent, rather than producing something on his own, he acquires smaller companies and claims their innovations as Lord Tech's," Lena scoffs, sipping her wine.
"This doesn't the least bit annoy you?" Kara rounds, focusing between the news and Lena who is typing on her phone.
"No," Lena says, shrugging before looking at Kara, a serious expression crossing her features. "Not long after you left, he called informing me about a proposal he'd just emailed. I'm trying to get L-Corp to be a company that does good, like on our earth." Lena looks down momentarily at what she had almost said. "Because of Lex's past dealings with it, I made sure to scrub the system so Max thinks he's getting a good business and I covered L-Corps back, should Lex have further dealings with Ameritek."
"Lena, he's trying to put distrust in people, about what good you and L-Corp can do," Kara argues.
"I know, that's why my lawyers have filed a defamation charge along with a cease and desist. If he doesn't pack it in, I'll move forward with the suit," Lena as she empties the wine glass before setting it in the sink and moving in front of Kara. "Ignore him, Kara. This is L-Corps battle, not Supergirl's," Lena gently reminds the blonde, and turns the television off and tosses the remote. Kara nods through grit teeth.
"Now I have some proposals to finish, you aren't going to fly over there and leave him on a cargo freight are you?"
"Edge deserved that," Kara protests ruefully, eyes narrowing, making Lena chuckle as she walks down the hall.
Kara stares down into lust, darkened green eyes framed by long lashes. A soft moan ends with a plump lip pulled between glimmering white teeth. As the thundering beat of a heart fills Kara's ears. Thin fingers scrape over her scalp tangling in her blonde locks.
"Lena," Kara whimpers as Lena grips her skull, crashing their lips together sending shivers up her spine. She gets lost in the sensations of their lips pressed urgently together pushing and pulling tasting the sweet flavour of Lena's kiss. Her fingers trace the planes and contours of pale skin, naked and open to her touch. "So beautiful," Kara breathes, along the column of quivering flesh. Nipping and sucking the skin there, reverent in her ministrations. Slowly Kara opens her eyes, mesmerized by the lights of National City reflecting an ethereal glow upon Lena's face. Breath hitching in her throat, awestruck at how deeply her body and heart craves the woman beneath her. She dives in, passions erupting as she captures Lena's lip between her teeth and the moan that answers leaves her wetter than she has ever been.
"Kara," Lena whines as their nipples brush and tease against each other. "Please, Kara fuck me."
Kara sits up with a start. Her heart racing as remnants of the dream clings to her subconsciousness. She listens to the steady rhythm of Lena's heartbeat a room away and flops back running her fingers through her hair as she takes a deep breath, ignoring the way her body has reacted and the ache the dream has created. It isn't the first time she's dreamt of Lena in such a way and she knows it won't be the last. Kara slips from the bed heading to the balcony downstairs. The cool air calms her heated skin as she thinks how she makes her dreams into a reality and finally talks to Lena. Discuss moving forward and what their next move should be. Kara stands, lost in her head until the sun peaks over the tops of buildings and her eyes flutter shut at the warmth that tickles and re-energizes her being.
"You're up early," Lena says, stepping outside to join Kara who turns to greet her. She realises she's been so engrossed in her thoughts that she hadn't heard Lena get up, shower or dress.
"Couldn't sleep," Kara mutters as Lena steps close to her. "Please be careful in Metropolis," Kara urges and Lena gives a smile that knocks the air from her lungs at how beautiful she is in the morning light.
"I'll be fine," Lena says, surveying Kara for a long moment before moving forward and placing a soft kiss to Kara's cheek. "I'll see you in a couple of days," Lena whispers and Kara nods watching as the CEO turns, steps into the apartment, and walks down to the waiting town car that will take her to the private airfield. Kara listens, following the noise until she hears the start of a jet engine and her heart feels heavy at the thought of not seeing Lena for two days, with so much uncertainty between them.
Walking into the updated prison felt like being on the set of a bad science fiction film. Guards dressed in helmets and special paramilitary suits meant for low level incursions into hostile countries. So much glass and thick military grade plexiglass that allowed no space for shadows to form. The only space that was even remotely enclosed and allowed for a modicum of privacy was the bathroom that was attached to Lex's cell suspended in the air by unhackable poles that would be released if tampered with in any way. Becoming a death trap, and could be made transparent when not in use. It was the most well protected structure in the middle of the ocean. Lena designed it that way. Lex is sitting at a table when she walks in. Mozart fills the cell as he leans back in his chair.
"You've been busy," He comments dryly as the cell door shuts behind her.
"I see you haven't," Lena retorts looking at him with a critical eye. Lex tilts his head, his lips twitching before gesturing to the table with a chess board set up to the side.
"It's been ages since we had a game, shall we catch up?" He asks, walking towards the table and Lena raises an unimpressed eyebrow.
"It's not a long catch up if you just want me to beat you," Lena sneers, and Lex grins as he waits patiently for her to join.
"You know what they say, Lena, sarcasm is the lowest form of wit," Lex scolds as he takes the first move.
"Really I thought it was homicidal actions used for amusement," Lena fires back as he chuckles.
"Oh, I've missed you," He states and Lena moves the pawn. "So, how is married life with the Girl of Steel?" Lex asks lightly.
"She hasn't turned me into a homicidal maniac, sorry to disappoint."
"Give it time," Lex says, with only mild concern and Lena shakes her head as she anticipates his move.
"I went to Argo," Lena states, Lex's hand pauses on the pawn. "We found another Earth," she says, catching his eyes, narrowed in her direction.
"That's not possible," he breathes. Lena simply lifts her chin, her face void of emotion. "No, no, you wouldn't have gone to such lengths to lock me up if you truly believed that was your home." Lex theorises rubbing his beard. He makes his move and Lena wants to grin at the slip. "You're bluffing," He accuses and Lena looks up with a raised brow.
"I'm not, Earth-38 right, that's what Kara called it, it's there the same subatomic reading, same ion particles, everything."
"You wouldn't be here if you could go back," Lex states the obvious, and Lena just stares. "You know if you need my help you only have to release me." Lex grins sitting back in his chair.
Lena narrows her eyes at him before smirking, "How long have we been here for Lex?"
"65 days," Lex says without missing a beat and Lena refrains from grinning, apparently isolation was getting to him.
"Do you really think, with all the DEO's resources and Multiverse knowledge and my knowledge that, if, after 65 days, of trying we would be here if we could be home? Of course, we can't go back."
Lex grins as she says and he leans forward on the table, "So, you need my help," he interrupts and Lena shakes her head.
"No Lex," Her anger at the situation seeps into her voice as she says. "Are you happy? Knowing that you will never get out of this cage, that you will be here until the end of your days?" Lena's bitterness fills her voice and Lex simply nods unaffected by her outburst.
"It's not me you're angry at Lena," He says, mockingly. "You're angry that I was right, I've never lied to you have I, Lena?" He asks and Lena hates that she shakes her head agreeing with him. "No, but Kara Danvers on the other hand," and Lena rolls her eyes.
"Leave Kara out of this," Lena snaps. "Kara doesn't want to be here anymore than I do."
She curses herself at the slip. A look of incredulity slips over Lex's face. "You care for her?" He accuses and Lena glares.
"This isn't about my feelings," Lena denies.
"Oh but you do. You have feelings for the Kryptonian, deep rooted feelings," His eyes are manic as he continues. "I've known for years there was something going on before coming to you for the Harun El but I never thought you wouldn't see past all the lies. She's lied to you, Lena, for years. Your friendship was built on nothing more than a lie."
"I'm well aware, Lex," Lena drawls looking at his small living space, her jaw clenched tight.
Lex shakes his head as he sneers. "Your feelings cloud your judgement," He says looking critically at her.
"My feelings have nothing to do with us being stuck here," Lena explodes, her voice dripping disdain. "We're stuck here Lex, this is it. There is no way back. You were right, congratulations, you're the man of tomorrow, all knowledgeable, all knowing. Always getting it right once again."
Lex grins up at her, wicked humour shining through. "Now I know why you're here, Lena," He breathes in glee. Lena kicks herself; she should never have come here. "You don't know what to do about your Kryptonian wife, now that you know you're stuck here. Whom I might also add you've been in love with since she walked into your office four years ago."
*Clears Throat* So um well yeah a lot happened...
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