Chapter Seven: Drool and All

Kara awoke blissfully nestled in the warmth of Lena's arms. She delighted at the feel of Lena's breath tickling the back of her neck and the comfort of Lena's fingers slipped between her own. Lena squeezed her from behind and kissed her shoulder, feather soft. Kara closed her eyes and savored the solace of her dream realized.

Kara's cheeks ached from grinning all night. She never imagined in her wildest dreams that she would ever be brave enough to tell Lena how she was feeling. She wanted to take in every perfect moment before her brain took over and she began to fixate about the ethical line she had crossed.

She's a patient. I said I would never cross the line, but she is my miracle, my person, my one. I know in my mind that this is where I belong. She is stunningly beautiful, but that doesn't change the fact that I'm her dentist. This breaks all the rules. She makes me want to break all the rules. Why does she have this power over me? We've only known each other a brief time, but I ache to be near her. We just cuddled. We kept our clothes on. We didn't cross any crazy lines, but God; I want to. I want to rip her clothes off and please her until she passes out, spent and ecstatic. I want to hear her moan in my ear and beg me for mercy.

She pushed herself closer to Lena and pulled her hands up to her chest, so they were resting over her heart.

I want to cross the line with you, Lena.

"Good morning, Dr. Danvers", Lena whispered softly in Kara's ear. The feeling of Lena's breath gave Kara goosebumps.

She turned around to face Lena and wrapped her arms around her waist and held her as tight as she dared. She was radiant in the early morning sunlight. Kara stared deep into Lena's emerald eyes. Moved by her effortless beauty, Kara caressed her cheeks and pressed her mouth to Lena's softly. She worried that she might have morning breath, but Lena didn't care. She moved her hands to Kara's cheeks and pushed her tongue into her mouth wildly. She lapped and sucked at Kara hungrily.

Kara pulled back and gave her the most joyful smile. She ran her fingers along Lena's neck and rubbed her earlobe between her forefinger and her thumb.

"Good morning, beautiful girl. How did you sleep?"

"Better than I've ever slept before."

Lena buried her face in Kara's neck and let her lips graze Kara's skin lighter than a feather.

"How did you sleep?" Lena whispered softly.

"Like a baby. I've never slept that soundly. It's strange. I'm usually tossing and turning all night. I guess you just make me feel safe. You and the way you protect me."

Lena moved a hand to the Kara's head and ran her fingertips gently through her shiny blonde locks.

"I'm usually the same way. I don't know what it is about you Kara, you just make me feel so blissfully content." Lena buried her face deeper in Kara's neck, kissing her skin up and down.

"Remember when dentists terrified you? Look at you now. You're actually cuddling with one of those monsters." Kara grinned and pulled Lena closer.

"It was your wily dentist's magic. You hypnotized me with your mouthwash and your soft hands," Lena said, moving one of Kara's hands to her heart. "Your soft hands and fingers," Lena said with a rascally chuckle.

"I'm never going to live that one down, am I?"

"Nope. Your soft hands and fingers are always on my mind," Lena whispered seductively.

Holy hell, that was hot.

"I wish I didn't have to go to work today. I wish we could just call in sick and lay here all day," Kara said dreamily.

"Can we? Is that an option? I would gladly cuddle with you all day," Lena said, beaming. "Who am I kidding? I have so much work to catch up on. A certain someone in my life has been stealing away all my attention as of late. I just can't seem to concentrate the way I used to. I try to think about deal specifics, but all I see is your beautiful smile and your cute little glasses. God, I adore you."

"Oh baby, we're in the same boat. You've been my only thought since we met in that terrible coffee place. I've been such a hot mess. Hey, aren't you coming in for an appointment tonight?"

"I am."

"Good. That will give me something to look forward to. Seeing your face always makes my day."

Kara placed a single fingertip under Lena's chin and lifted her face to her own. She ran the back of her hand along Lena's jawline and stared deep into her eyes.

"Kara, you have no idea how much I care for you. I know this all seems fast, but you mean so much to me."

"Fast? I felt like I moved excruciatingly slow. I wanted to tell you how I felt sooner, but I was terrified to push you away. Every time I saw you my feelings were more intense, but you needed me, and I didn't want to take advantage of you."

"I'm fairly sure I'm the one taking advantage of you, Dr. Danvers. Me and my feminine wiles." Lena gave Kara a little poke in the ribs. "Hey, why did you tell me last night?" Lena asked, gently moving a strand of hair from Kara's face.

"It was your kindness. It overwhelmed me. You were just so sweet. I don't know why, but I just blurted it out. I mean, I have no regrets now, but it would have been super embarrassing if you were like 'No thanks! Buh Bye! I can do better."

Lena laughed hard and rubbed Kara's chest.

"Like that would happen," Lena said with a big grin.

"You have helped me so much. I think I know how you feel. If it's anything like the way I feel... well...," Kara trailed off.

"Well, what?"

"I'm falling so hard for you, Lena."

Lena grinned and pulled Kara on top of her. Kara nestled closer to Lena's face and kissed her nose. The gesture was soft and warm.

"This is all I've wanted since the moment we met. I don't want to let go," Lena said.

"I hope you were okay waiting... to you know," Kara moved a hand to Lena's neck and kissed Lena's lips. "I'm sorry I'm injured."

"Of course, I'm okay waiting. Last night was amazing. You're amazing. Besides, the waiting will make it so much sweeter when we can finally be together."

"Come on, I'll make us some breakfast and you can tell me about all the work that I've been distracting you from."

"I have a better idea. How about I make us breakfast and you ice your ankle? The waiting will make it sweeter, but I'll be damned if I am going to delay your healing."

Nia saw it immediately. She saw the look on Kara's face when Lena walked into the examination room. She instantly saw something had changed between them. She had been asking Kara all day what was going on.

Kara knew that she was smiling too much, but she couldn't help it. She could feel the glow of love radiate through her the moment she heard Lena's sweet voice.

Nia looked at Kara and shrugged, smiling curiously. She mouthed the words, "What happened? You better share."

"Good Evening Dr. Danvers," Lena said with a playful smile. The sparkle in her eyes gave her away immediately.

Nia tried in vain to stifle a celebratory giggle.

"Hi Lena. How was your day?" Kara asked, beaming.

She only had eyes for Lena. Nia stood by and watched them, mesmerized by their love.

"Great. It's amazing how a good night's sleep can make your day so much better."

"I know the feeling," Kara replied as she moved towards Lena.

"Do you two want to be alone?" Nia asked, backing out of the room, a knowing smile on her face.

"Shut up and sit down before I move you to x-ray permanently."

Nia shut up immediately, but she knew there was something going on and she was going to get down to the bottom of it.

"You look so beautiful," Kara whispered softly in Lena's ear as she unclamped the bib from around Lena's neck. "Nia will be back soon, but I just had to tell you. You're radiant."

She leaned in extra close so her breath could dance lightly on Lena's cheek. Lena moved her face, so their cheeks touched. She closed her eyes and took in a deep breath. Suddenly, a little drool dropped from Lena's mouth.

They both laughed. Lena reached up and wiped the drool away from the side of her mouth.

"My poor baby. You're still so numb," Kara whispered.

"It is impossible to be sexy when your mouth is numb." Lena looked down, embarrassed.

Kara grabbed Lena's face and smiled. She rubbed her cheek with her thumb.

"You are always sexy, Lena. You're perfect, drool and all."

They heard footsteps and knew Nia was approaching. Kara moved back, but she let her hand graze Lena's.

"I don't suppose you would like to give me a ride home," Kara stood back and gave Lena a little wink.

"I would be happy to. I would do anything for you."

Nia and Maggie stayed to lock up while Lena helped Kara to her Range Rover. Lena ran around to the driver's seat and took off into the night, happily escorting her love safely home.

He stepped out of the shadows. His jaw clenched angrily; his fists balled in anger.

"I'll get that bitch and her little girlfriend too", Mr. Tall, Dark and Creepy pounded an angry fist into the palm of his hand and watched the Range Rover disappear.