Trust – Chapter 5
Pairing: SuperCorp and AgentReign
Rating: T
A/N: Another chapter for you all. I've also updated the previous chapters to fix some grammar and continuity errors, but no major changes.
She was so eager to get to work on the emitter that Lena did something that week that she hadn't done before. She took an unscheduled vacation. Kara called her, concerned that she might be sick, but Lena made a vague reference to a project she was working on and told her not to worry.
Lena would have been lying if she said she wasn't nervous about it. Although she wanted to be with Kara physically, would the hero be on board with this idea? Would she think Lena was trying to get her defenseless and vulnerable?
Despite her reservations, she took up the project with gusto, having most of the items on hand already and having the rest rush shipped to her. It went better than she had anticipated, she was able to work it into her existing lighting, making it look like nothing special, unless you really looked closely.
She was satisfied with her work, and by Friday afternoon, she thought she deserved a break, and maybe a late lunch. As if reading her mind, (not a skill Kryptonians possessed, as far as she knew) her phone sent an alert from Kara.
Kara: Hey babe, did you get your project done?
Lena: Just about...
Lena: Is my favorite reporter free for lunch?
Kara: No, James has meetings today. ;)
Lena: Funny. Not.
Kara: I couldn't resist.
Kara: And yes, I'm done for the day. Can I take you out?
Lena: Noonan's? 20 minutes?
Kara: You are the perfect woman.
Lena: Don't tell my girlfriend that. She's the jealous type.
Kara: I bet I could take her ;)
Lena: See you in 15 now :)
She put aside the phone to get ready, oping for a sweater and jeans, a little more casual than her usual attire.
She made it to the restaurant only a few minutes after she expected, and Kara was already waiting patiently for her at their usual table by the window. When she saw Lena approaching, a smile broke out on her face, and she stood quickly to greet her with a hug.
"Hi babe," she whispered.
"Hi sweetie." Lena responded. They sat down, and were greeted by the server, who brought them both water.
"So tell me about your project," Kara requested, leaning in.
Lena hesitated. "It's not quite done," she hedged.
"But...?" Kara pressed.
"I think you'll like it, and you'll be the first to see it when it's ready." Lena finished. No actual lies or even falsehoods there. Lena sighed and relaxed a little.
Kara pouted. "You won't tell me even a hint?"
"Nope," Lena said, raising an eyebrow. "That's what a surprise is."
"So it's a surprise then," Kara mused. "Ok, I'll try to be patient."
"Excuse me," A voice cut in. They both looked over to see a woman standing next to their table. "Are you Lena Luthor?"
"Yes," Lena said, wondering if she was about to be served.
"You should be ashamed of yourself! Out to lunch with this... this trollop!" The woman was nearly shrieking. "Does Supergirl know?"
Kara looked at the woman in shock, and her gaze quickly switched to Lena who looked poised, despite the accusations being hurled at them.
"Yes, she does." Lena said calmly. "Miss Danvers is a friend of ours. Supergirl would have been here too, but she's tied up at the moment. And my relationship with Supergirl does not mean I stop having friendships. Nor am I obligated to answer for who I choose to keep company with. But thank you for your judgmental attitude. Always nice to see the public jumping to inaccurate conclusions. Have a nice afternoon now." She turned back to Kara, face impassive, as the woman sputtered and walked away. The hush that had settled over the patrons slowly dissipated, and conversations picked back up.
"Umm," Kara said quietly. Lena looked calm, but Kara could see the twitch in her jaw that meant she was fuming. "Do you want to get out of here?" Kara asked her seriously.
"No, what I want is to have a pleasant meal with my girlfriend. But that seems to be not on the menu here."
"Let me take you somewhere else. We'll go back to your place, I'll get your favorites... and we can just be together with no drama, or pressure." Kara suggested. Lena looked disappointed, but nodded tersely.
Kara stood, and spoke briefly to the manager, who was apologizing profusely for the woman's outburst. Kara nodded and reassured him with a hand on his arm, but Lena could hear her still making their excuses and then they were outside.
Kara said nothing as they walked the few blocks back to Lena's place. She could tell Lena was stewing, and in all honesty, she wasn't sure what she could say to make her feel better. When they got into the elevator, Kara finally turned to her.
"I'm so sorry, Lena. That was... terrible. And I'll understand, if this is too much. Dating me... it's just not worth it-"
Lena cut her off by pulling her into her arms. She hugged Kara tightly, refusing to let go, even when the elevator chimed with their floor. She walked backwards, still holding her girlfriend. Kara let herself be led to the apartment door in this awkward fashion, and when the door shut behind them, Lena fused their lips together.
Kara was happy to give in to her demands, but only for a few seconds before she needed to see Lena.
"What happened was not your fault. And you are worth it. I will say it every day until you believe it," Lena told her reverently.
"But Lena," Kara argued, looking sad. "If you were dating Kara Danvers instead of Supergirl, that wouldn't have been an issue."
"But then," Lena shot back. "I wouldn't get to let Supergirl land on my balcony and kiss me. Or... bring me coffee at work. Or fly in and carry me off to sexy dates."
Kara thought on that for a moment, and Lena continued.
"There are two very different women I love. Luckily for me, they are one amazing package." Lena smiled at Kara, kissing her again.
This time, Kara was feeling better, so she let Lena continue. The hero steered them towards Lena's bedroom, distracting Lena with fervent kisses across her neck and collar bone. When she reached Lena's bed, she stopped suddenly.
"Lena?" She asked. "Why are there tools all over your bed?" Lena swore under breath. She completely forgot she hadn't had a chance to clean up from installing the emitters.
"Surprise?" she tried. This wasn't exactly how she wanted to have this conversation.
Alex nervously knocked at Sam's door. After their great first date, and Lena's insistence that Sam wanted to hear from her, she'd plucked up the courage and called to ask for a second date. After some debate, they settled on a rather tame movie date, with one caveat; Alex insisted that she bring Ruby with them.
Ruby was almost bouncing when she opened the door to greet Alex. They exchanged a smile, Ruby's gleeful, Alex's slightly shy.
"Come in, Mom's still getting ready. She's been hogging the mirror for hours," Ruby lamented. Alex chuckled slightly. Sam's reply echoed down the hallway.
"I heard that!"
Ruby rolled her eyes. She threw herself dramatically on the couch, crossing her arms. Alex joined her, bemused at her antics.
"You must be special, because I've never seen her do this," Ruby whispered conspiratorially.
"Oh yeah?" Alex asked. "How is she usually?"
Ruby shrugged. "I dunno... she never tells me if she's going on dates. But she never spends this long getting ready. Like ever."
Alex assimilated this information, nodding slowly. "Well I hope she's almost done, we have a movie to get to."
"You two better not be talking about me in here," Sam said from the doorway, hand on her hip. Alex stood instantly.
"Of course not," she assured, shooting Ruby a wink. The girl giggled and nodded at Sam.
"Hmm," Sam said, looking suspicious. "Conspiring?"
"Never. Wouldn't dream of it," Alex responded. "You look amazing."
"Flattery will completely distract me. Good work." Sam joined them in the living room. "Ready to go?" She asked them.
"Ready," Ruby said, standing up.
"So what are we seeing?" Alex asked them, opening the front door while Sam and Ruby grabbed their jackets.
"The new dance cheerleading movie that came out last week!" Ruby said excitedly, leading the way out of the apartment. Alex made a face.
"Hey, you said let her pick." Sam shrugged. Alex laughed as they followed the exuberant girl out.
"I did," Alex admitted. "But I'm sure I can endure it."
"Oh, wait until they start singing." Sam laughed.
"A singing, cheerleading, dance movie?" Alex sighed. "You probably will never let me take you out again."
"Nah, I'm used to Ruby's taste in movies. I usually don't get such good company joining me though," she said, taking Alex's hand.
"Are you guys coming?" Ruby asked impatiently, holding the elevator door open.
Sam chuckled and pulled Alex behind her. "You bet," she said, and the door closed behind them.
Ruby was happily singing along with about 75 other middle school aged shrieking girls in the audience. Alex had to admit it wasn't her ideal night, but it was worth it when she felt Sam's hand slip into hers, her thumb caressing Alex's. The agent was glad for the pounding bass and loud cheers, because it meant that Sam couldn't feel the way her pulse sped up at the simple contact.
"You're a saint for this," Sam leaned in close to whisper in Alex's ear.
"I expect an amazing third date out of it," Alex said back to her. Sam smiled and kissed her cheek.
They only had to put up with about another 45 minutes of the movie, and Alex found it much easier to deal while holding Sam's hand. When the house lights came up, Sam didn't let go, choosing to stay linked to the agent even though Ruby rolled her eyes and made gagging noises.
Alex took them out to ice cream after they'd escaped the crowd at the movie theater, deciding to walk the three blocks and enjoy the evening. Ruby was chattering excitedly about the movie, and Alex was struggling to keep up with her conversation. Suddenly, the girl turned to look at them with wide excited eyes.
"Mom, I forgot to tell you, I made the first cut for the soccer team!"
"No way!" Sam responded, matching her excitement.
"Yeah, and if I don't get cut in the next round, I'll get to play this season."
"Maybe we can set up some extra practices with the coach," Sam suggested. Ruby made a face.
"I don't want to practice with Coach Smith, he's weird. And old."
"Well you aren't going to pick up any skills from me," Sam reminded her.
"Mom can't play sports," Ruby told Alex.
"Why not?" Alex asked, then wished she hadn't. Maybe this was a little personal. Ruby laughed.
"She's too clumsy."
Alex had to laugh at Ruby's facial expression, and Sam gave her a look of mock indignation.
"I'm not that bad," she grumbled.
"She tried to play rec league volleyball a couple years ago and they kicked her off the team," Ruby told Alex.
"I'm sure it's not that bad," Alex tried to keep the peace. "Besides, you are a beautiful dancer." She lightly took Sam's hand and twirled her around, catching her by her waist and dipping her. Sam's breath caught in her throat and she fought an overwhelming urge to kiss Alex right then. But it wasn't the right moment, in the middle of the sidewalk and with her daughter watching their every move. Alex gave her a knowing smile, taking in her intense expression, and released her, taking a step back to put some distance between them, at least for the moment.
"If you want someone to practice with, I used to play in high school." Alex offered to Ruby as they resumed their journey.
"Really?" Ruby asked. Alex nodded.
"Yep, varsity at Midvale and Allstate two years."
"Oh my god, can we mom? Please?"
"It's fine with me," Sam said easily.
Alex and Ruby spent the rest of the evening taking soccer. Plays, equipment, strategy... Sam honestly couldn't keep up, having no real knowledge of the sport. Although they were speaking a foreign language, she didn't feel left out; rather pleased that they got along so well. Sam had always made a point not to introduce dates to Ruby since they never seemed to pan out into anything more concrete, but Alex was somehow different. She couldn't put her finger on it, but the agent had a way about her that put her at ease and made her trust easily.
When they reached the apartment, Ruby hugged Alex, much to her surprise and delight.
"Thanks for seeing the movie with us," she said. "I'll see you next week for practice."
"You bet, goodnight." Ruby practically skipped down the hall, calling back a goodnight to Sam, almost as an afterthought.
"I think she likes you better than me," Sam said with a pout, throwing her jacket on the couch.
"I am pretty awesome, and apparently, you are uncoordinated?" Alex teased, shrugging.
Sam tried to hit her with her purse, but Alex laughed and sidestepped her easily. Sam lost her balance, and Alex quickly steadied her.
"Ok, I guess that wasn't an exaggeration. Maybe you should quit while you're ahead." Alex suggested. She didn't let go of Sam's arm, and she didn't mind the contact one bit.
"Luckily I have you around to keep me safe," Sam said cheekily, making Alex blush, but nod. They were silent for a few moments, then Alex said what she'd been thinking about all day.
"My sister's having our monthly game night tomorrow night... would you want to come with me?" Alex asked. "I know it's short notice, and you don't need to feel like you have to or anything, I just thought-" Sam put a finger against Alex's lips to stop the ramble.
"I'd love to. Ruby's friend rescheduled their sleepover, so I'm kid free, and I definitely would like to spend my evening with you."
"Yeah?" Alex asked breathlessly.
"Yes." Sam kissed her. Alex kissed her back, her hands on the other woman's cheeks, keeping her close. She threaded her fingers into Sam's long dark hair. Sam's hands on her hips pushed her back until she was pressed against the door.
"Mom?" Ruby called from her bedroom. Sam groaned into Alex's neck, and the agent chuckled in response.
"I'll be there in a minute, sweetie," Sam called back. She looked at Alex apologetically.
"To be continued?" Alex asked hopefully.
"Tomorrow night?"
"Tomorrow night," Alex confirmed. "I'll come pick you up at 6?"
"Nope," Sam responded. "I'll pick you up at 6."
Alex raised an eyebrow. "How chivalrous of you, Miss Arias."
"Not really," Sam admitted. "I'm just guessing we'll have less of a chance to be interrupted at your place."
Alex shot her a wolfish grin. "Big plans you want to fill me in on?"
"Nah, it's a surprise. You'll like it though," Sam predicted, kissing Alex's cheek.
"I'll like any plans that involve spending time with you."
"Charmer. I bet you say that to all the ladies," Sam teased.
"I'm only charming one woman, actually," Alex told her seriously.
"Does that make me your girlfriend?" Sam queried.
"Do you want it to mean that?" Alex asked slowly.
"Yes," Sam whispered. "I think I do."
Instantly, Alex's arms went around her, and then they were kissing deeply without conscious thought of who initiated it. It didn't matter, because it was what they both wanted.
"Mom?" Ruby called again. Sam broke away from Alex's kiss with some difficulty.
"Just a second," she called back.
Alex was smiling, despite the interruption.
"Tomorrow night," she whispered, stroking Sam's cheek. "Now go take care of your girl."
"I thought I was," Sam mumbled. Alex laughed and pushed her away.
"Goodnight, Sam."
"Goodnight, Alex."
With one last look, the agent let herself out of the apartment. She took a few deep breaths as the door clicked shut behind her. 'Girlfriend,' she thought happily to herself.
"Umm... is this some sex thing I don't know about?" Kara asked, confused. Lena giggled a little.
"No, I needed the tools to install the surprise." She touched Kara's face softly. "But if it's not something you want, or it makes you uncomfortable in any way, please tell me so I can get rid of it?"
"You'll have to tell me what it is first," Kara pressed.
"Activate emitters, 20 percent." The lights above Lena glowed faintly, and Kara gasped.
"That's a red sun emitter!"
"Yes," Lena said. "It's voice activated, and will only respond to our two voice patterns. The level can be lowered or raised, and if the penthouse security alarm is tripped, it automatically disables itself, so you won't be defenseless."
"Lena," Kara whispered.
"I don't want you to worry about hurting me. But if this makes you uncomfortable in any way, please tell me, because I never want you to feel like that."
"No," Kara said immediately. "It's perfect. I can't believe I didn't think of it. We use this at the DEO so I can spar. It's not harmful, just humanizing. How did you know?"
"I had a really awkward conversation with your sister, and she gave me the specs."
Kara raised an eyebrow. "My sister had a conversation with you about us having sex?"
"Not in so many words," Lena explained. "But she did make me promise we would never speak about it ever."
"Now that I can believe. Hey!" Kara said suddenly.
"What?" Lena asked, startled.
"I completely forgot about my monthly game night until Winn reminded me yesterday. It's tomorrow night... you wouldn't want to come over, would you?" Kara asked her, nervous.
Lena smiled. How could she have thought for a moment that Kara didn't want her at her game night? "Of course I want to," Lena said, intertwining their fingers. "I'll have to play Kara Danvers' best friend, right?"
"Umm, no. You'll be my amazing girlfriend. It's just close friends, and they are all in the know." Kara smiled. "Which is convenient, because I will probably have a hard time keeping my hands off you."
"Oh really?" Lena asked, drawing closer to her.
"Mmm hmm," Kara mumbled. Lena's index fingers were in her belt loops, and Kara let her draw them together.
"You know," Lena said. "As hot as you are in your suit, and as good as you looked in my clothes, there's something about the cardigans and dress pants that just drives me wild."
"Are you sure it isn't the glasses?" Kara asked, her arms around Lena's shoulders.
"They don't hurt," Lena admitted. She slowly took off the glasses in question, tossing them onto the toolbox she used to call her bed.
"I suppose there's nothing stopping me from having my hands on you right here," Kara observed. Lena shook her head.
"Nothing that I can think of," she responded airily.
Kara smiled, letting her hands slowly move downward over Lena's back. Lena grinned in response and tugged the belt loops until there was no space left between their bodies. Kara bit her lip,
"Too much?" Lena asked, immediately relaxing her grip. Kara shook her head.
"Emitters to 50 percent?" Kara said uncertainly. The lights brightened.
Lena lifted one eyebrow. Kara shrugged.
"We should probably give it a trial test run."
"I'm all yours." Lena promised. "Just don't throw me on this bed, because I'll end up with a concussion from the wrenches."
Kara laughed, and hid her face in the crook of Lena's neck. "Oh babe."
"Hey, if I had known you would end up here, I would have cleaned up first." Lena said.
"Let's clean up later. I'll settle for a kiss and cuddling on the couch until I have to go back to work."
"Skip work. Stay here with me. We'll make dinner and binge watch Friends."
"I can't skip work," Kara argued.
"Your boss is totally cool with it." Lena pointed out.
Kara rolled her eyes at the CEO. "It's not my Catco work I have to do... this is Supergirl related. C'mon boss lady." She tugged Lena towards the door, but stopped just short of it. "Emitters off?" The lights shut off instantly. "Ok, that's pretty cool," she admitted, and Lena smirked.
"I'll install one in your apartment if you want," she offered.
"How completely selfless of you," Kara teased.
Lena was unrepentant. "Call it a gift for both of us."
"Let's try yours out first, since you put so much work into it." Kara suggested. "Maybe... tomorrow night?" She said quietly, biting her lip nervously.
Lena touched her cheek softly. "I'm happy with whatever. Just being with you, and getting to kiss you... I'm living my dream."
"Sometimes I wish you weren't so accommodating. Maybe I need you to push me into something that makes me a little nervous." Kara said, looking down.
"Nope." Lena said seriously, making Kara look up at her. "That's not how this relationship, or any good relationship works. It only works if we are both completely comfortable and we both want something to happen. I want you to be sure. I never want you to regret a moment of our time together."
"I won't. I could never. I love you, Lena." Kara said emphatically.
"And I love you too, which is why this is so important." Lena hugged her, and Kara sighed at the warmth and feeling from her girlfriend.
Kara pulled back, touching Lena's cheek. "I'll see you tomorrow night." She backed away from Lena, slowly unbuttoning her shirt to show the familiar blue and red underneath. In a whirl that Lena's human eyes couldn't follow, the rest of Kara's outfit was off, folded neatly on the coffee table, and she was floating above the balcony.
"Leaving your clothes here?" Lena asked, raising one eyebrow.
"Gives me an excuse to pop in for them later," Kara said with a wink. Have a good afternoon, Miss Luthor."
"You forgot something," Lena called. Kara frowned, and landed back down. Lena strode to her, and kissed her deeply.
"You forgot that."
"Oh," Kara said, a little dewy-eyed.
"Have a good afternoon, Supergirl." With that, Lena turned on her heel, confident that Kara was watching her every move.