A/N: I wouldn't just post a prologue... that's borderline cruel. Plus I need to drag Kara's sunny self into this. I feel pretty good about my plot for this particular story, and hopefully you all enjoy the twists and turns that are awaiting us further along.

As usual please read and review! I feel more connected to you all when I actually hear your opinions or reactions :) and I'm always open to constructive criticism.

- AL

Story: Woven

Chapter 1: Girl of Her Dreams

Lena inhaled deeply as the car pulled up to school. Lex had been adamant in her being dropped off and picked up everyday; she protested that it would only draw unnecessary attention, but he assured her that it would only detract kids from targeting her. She could use her wealth as a shield, or so Lex said. As her driver, a tall, toned man, opened her door, she held her head high and pulled her messenger bag along. Lionel had been converted into a keychain of sorts and now dangled from her bag.

When she walked into class, she could feel the whispers gather at the edges of the classroom walls. She wore a mask of indifference and scrolled through her phone to avoid conversing with others. Thankfully, the class wasn't full and Lena had found an empty chair at the front of the class.

"Alex, who's she?" Lena overheard a girl ask, utterly failing at whispering.

"Jesus Kara, any louder?" Alex muttered. "Ask her yourself."

Lena kept her gaze glued to her phone even when she saw someone standing by her desk from her peripherals. She refrained from tensing her shoulders and tucked her hair behind her ear to show that she was wearing headphones. If Lena was lucky, they would just walk away. She felt a light tap on her shoulder and sighed; of course she'd never be lucky. Lena glanced to the side and nearly repeated the incident that happened at her fourth school-after meeting Veronica Sinclair in the 9th grade, and feeling an overwhelming amount of excitement, she had somehow summoned a maelstrom of lightning. Quickly she reined in her energy, tempering the magic that threatened to spill, and waited for the blonde to speak.

"Hi! I'm Kara Danvers!" She extended her hand but Lena refused to shake it. Kara awkwardly retracted her offered hand and scratched the back of her head, "I uh...I haven't seen you around before, did you just move here."

Lena nodded.

"Oh, cool! Well welcome to Midvale, the town with more convenience stores than any other kind of establishment." Kara jested hoping to crack a smile from the stoic girl.

Lena inhaled sharply as Kara smiled warmly at her; she was...the girl. The girl from her-

"Kar, I wouldn't bother talking to that one," a boisterous boy walked in and stood by Kara.

Lena appraised him. Brown hair, toned build so most likely a jock, cocky smirk and blue eyes that peered down hatefully at her.

"She moved into the old Thorul Mansion meaning she's most likely the demon spawn come back to ruin our town."

Kara rolled her eyes and put some space between her and Mike. "Grow up, Mike. How long are you going to listen to your old Nana's ridiculous tales?"

Mike grit his teeth, "she might be old, but she isn't senile. You should show more respect to your elders."

"I love your Nana, you know I do, but that doesn't mean I have to believe her crazy stories."

Lena pretended to ignore the two and thought she was clear when Mike changed the subject and insisted they both sit in the back. All schools were the same, big or small, thought Lena. There were always asshole jocks and their prettier, smarter girlfriends. She thanked the spirits she was able to soothe her magic and made to put her phone in her bag.

"I'm sitting up here," She heard Kara's voice near her again. "Better view…" Kara said and glanced at Lena who had unintentionally met her gaze, "o,of, of the board, of course, because I'm blind, or I will be if I sit in the back and have to squint all the time. Yep, better view of the board," Kara rambled. "Oh, um, I don't think I ever got your name."

Lena entertained the idea of not responding, but then thought better of it. Telling Kara her name wouldn't mean anything; it'd get announced eventually anyways.

"Lena."

Kara smiled again and Lena quickly looked away. There was no doubt about it, sitting next to her, smiling so brightly it nearly blinded Lena to the dangers of opening up, was the girl from her dreams. When lunch arrived Lena made a dash to the bathrooms. She locked herself in the biggest stall and massaged the temples of her head. The last thing she wanted was to bump into sunny, ever-smiling Kara Danvers.

When she said Kara had been the girl in her dreams, she hadn't meant it in a poetic way. Lena had long ago discarded any silly notions of romance or true love. Those things weren't made for girls like her; girls who could launch someone yards away with a flick of their mind; girls who wielded elements like others wielded emotions. The only thing she allowed herself were her vivid dreams. Dreams of a blonde girl who smiled at her always and Lena loved her. She had never mentioned her dreams to Lex. First off, it was embarrassing, and second she thought it was just her way of coping… like how she created imaginary friends when she was a kid.

But she was real and that scared Lena. After all, nothing good ever came of Lena's powers. What did it mean that the blonde girl in her dreams turned out to be a junior at Midvale High that went by the name Kara Danvers? Should she tell Lex? Would he believe her?

She groaned and clutched her stomach; she was hungry and hadn't thought to pack her own lunch because she didn't think she'd have to spend lunch hiding in the bathroom from the girl of her dreams. Plus if she ate in this bathroom she'd probably regret it. She truly was cursed. The one thing that she has taken refuge in turned out to be a seeming trap; she'd have to stay away from Kara if she didn't want to fall in it.

"Ummm excuse me," Lena nearly keeled over as someone tapped on her stall door.

She stood on the bathroom seat and stood deathly still. The person outside shuffled their bag and knocked again.

"Lena?" It was Kara. "I heard you groan are you ok?"

Lena bit her lip; why wasn't teleportation one of her many abilities? Or at the very least why couldn't she walk through walls? She could see Kara's shadow and wondered how much time had elapsed since her question and if it would be awkward to answer now. She took a step down from the seat and composed herself before sliding the latch.

She walked out and ignored Kara, heading straight towards the sink. She washed her hands and did her best in pretending that Kara wasn't even there. If she looked at her, she feared she might not look away. She was a foot away from the exit when she felt Kara grasp her arm.

"Hey wait!" Kara said and held her back. "I'm sorry if what Mike said offended you; he's honestly just a very stupid boy. His Nana is nice but she's old and superstitious. Are you sure you're ok?"

Lena took her arm back gently but kept her stoic mask intact. "I'm fine."

"Ok," Kara replied but when Lena dared to glance at her, she found a concerned expression. "Wanna come with me to the snack bar? There's still ten minutes to scarf down something."

Lena parted her mouth to respond with a 'no' but it never came. Her growling stomach overrode any dignified answer she could give. Instead of waiting for a response, Kara took her hand and led them out of the bathroom. Lena nearly zapped the girl away as a current ran through her veins from the contact. She focused on her breathing and clutched her lion with her free hand.

Soon enough they were at the snack bar and Kara was putting in a lengthy order. When she turned and asked what Lena wanted, her eyes went wide and again she was at a loss for words. Kara turned back and ordered a sandwich and cheese fries.

"Would you like me to take that out of your account Miss Kara?" The lunch lady asked cheerily.

"Yeah all of it, please."

"No wait," Lena found her voice. "I have money."

"It's my treat," Kara offered with a smile. "It's her first day here Miss Joyce."

"Is that so! Welcome to Midvale, and you've already found the best thing about this town, our track star, Miss Kara. You'll find no better friend."

Lena nodded slowly and she was sure the lunch lady thought she was a bit slow the way she was acting. When Kara let go of her hand to pick up the tray of food, Lena realized they had been holding hands the whole time. She rubbed her hands against her pants, trying to rid herself of the tingly feeling Kara had left behind. Tentatively she followed the taller girl and did her best to not notice how everyone seemed to stare at them. Kara led them to an outside patio that was nearly empty.

"Alright dig in!" Kara commanded excitedly as she placed the food down on a picnic table.

Although she wasn't particularly pleased that she had failed in avoiding Kara, Lena would take her victories as they came and happily ate her sandwich and fries. It wasn't what she was used to eating and she knew it would upset her stomach later, but it would do. She peered sideways at Kara and almost choked on her food when she saw that nearly everything had been devoured. Had she also skipped lunch?

"I did eat lunch, but then I went running around the school...for… for fun," Kara stammered and then continued, "I guess I worked up an appetite."

Lena nodded and still questioned Kara's ability to eat. Was she even human? The bell rang just as Lena finished her meal. Kara gathered the trash and disposed of it before Lena could protest.

"Thank you," Lena said and then made to leave.

"Hey Lena," Kara called after her, "can we hang out again?"

Lena stopped walking and was confused by the overpowering pull she felt towards Kara. Stiffly she nodded and resumed her walk. The rest of the day passed by in a haze. Lena could feel her presence as if Kara buzzed with energy-magnetism that Lena found herself fighting every second. The bell rang and Lena waited for the text from her driver to go outside. As soon as she got the text, she threw her books in her bag and hurried out. Up ahead she could see her driver opening her door and waiting for her. Just a few more feet and she would be able to put some distance between her and the blonde.

"Lena, see you tomorrow!"

Kara shouted from across the campus and when Lena glanced her way she saw the girl waving wildly at her. At a loss of what to do, she turned and shuffled into the car without so much as a nod; her heart hammered uncomfortably against her ribs.

Kara turned happily to her sister who rolled her eyes.

"I think she likes me!"

A/N: Sorry, sorry, I know it was such a short chapter! But I had this ending scene in mind and it was just so Kara that I had to end it there. Next we'll tackle a little more Lex and Lena dynamics and Lena's struggle to avoid Kara. Plus, Alex has her own opinions that are too sharp to avoid! All in good time my friends :)