They agreed on a smaller party, just their closest family (Kara's actually) and a few friends. It really would be enough. Lena was having other plans it seemed and she was sweetly trying to make it a surprise for Kara.
If Lena said that Kara was bad at hiding secrets, than she herself was even worse it seemed. Or she just could not lie to Kara in particular. When they got ready in the morning Lena was trying to beg Kara into staying home to rest for the evening, when asked "Why? It'll be a small, closed party.", Lena went "Well of course it'll be! We will totally go to bed by 11 and be up early tomorrow." All in all, Kara knew that Lena was planning some surprise and she wasn't sure if she should be pissed that her girlfriend wasn't listening to her wishes or if she should be excited about the event.
But her day went on as per normal, regular day at work, a robbery stopped and a kitty saved. She threw up everything they ate for dinner the day before, pushed through it in the morning, but when it happened after lunch she wrapped her arms around her girlfriends and cried her eyes out. For a food lover, throwing up was apparently quite catastrophic.
"Babe, it's normal, your body is just reacting this way because of your hormones."
Kara sniffed and wiped again at her eyes, "Yeah, well I hate it. I hate that I'm starting to feel bloated too, how can I not hold anything down but also feel bloated?! And I don't just feel cramps, my whole fucking stomach aches when you're not around and I hate it!"
So the reporter continued to cry into Lena's shirt, she just held her and waited for it to pass, soon their embrace was broken as the blonde's phone rang and Kara lightened up a bit as Alex called her to share that Barry would come, as well as Winn and James.
Soon, they were planning their party first thing after the lunch, Lena had been going in and out of the living room to discuss the party details with Kara and arrange them over the phone. She knew Kara wouldn't listen in on who she was speaking to and it drove the reporter mad that Lena was using that.
"I want to tell the whole world. I want everyone to know and fear that we made the next Luthor." they were snuggled together later, gushing yet again about their baby and Lena was joking happily with a glint in her eyes, she had a glass of red wine in her hand as she talked with Kara and held her phone in the other hand.
"Yeah well, she sure won't have my name..."Kara commented somberly though in a joking tone, since Lena was the more successful one. The name discussion was a complicated issue for the two of them on many levels. Levels which Kara didn't want to go to while planning a beautiful night, even though her heart expanded at Lena's admission.
"Kara, sweetie, I was just joking about my genes, it had nothing to do with status." Lena elaborated, leaving the glass on the table as she took Kara's hand.
"No. It has nothing to do with status for you, but it does for me. "
"Babe, we are equal. Clearly." she cast her eyes on her stomach pointedly, "Don't be like this..."
Kara shook her head and laughed ironically, "You're talking in terms of Earth marriage, and that's not how I see things..."she looked at the red wine being sipped, reminding her that this should be a fun day while taking it to put it in the dishwasher, "Also no, we're not getting into semantics. One step at a time. Let's just plan the party."
Pale hands circled her waist before she could turn as a way to end the conversation. Lena's lips pressed into her ear as she took the glass from the alien's hand before leaving it back down on a kitchen counter next to them.
"I don't appreciate you taking my glass away, you know that." she whispered, her honeyed voice giving way for a trickle down Kara's spine.
"Lee, I don't think-"she swallowed the lump in her throat to clear her trembling voice, "we have time...", Lena flattened both her palms on her toned stomach, making Kara's breath hitch and her entire form to relax and warm up. Lips kissed her cheek lovingly before they went back to nibble at her ear.
"I also won't like how everyone's hands will be on you to feel your stomach. You'll still be pregnant without all that." Lena continued as Kara weakly hummed in agreement, the obvious jealousy in her behavior making more hot liquid to gather in places, but that's when the heavy smell of liquor coming from Lena hit her nose. The smell that she actually liked quite a lot in the beginning of their relationship.
"You've been celebrating early huh?" she asked, a false amusement in her tone.
Lena saw right through it though, she chuckled before sliding her hands down to her sex, "Will you forgive me if I host you a pre-party right now?", Kara bucked forward in surprise, her body betraying her by shooting more arousal through her steal veins.
"I-"she moaned as Lena moved forward to press her into the counter, Kara ending up bent over it.
She cursed herself inwardly in all the languages she knew as the hand that was on her sex began moving in delicious circles over the clothes, effectively making Kara feel like the biggest idiot to have to stop her girlfriend's ministration. Kara groaned and turned around with a teasing smile, regretfully removing the hands that were on her and kissing her knuckles when she was met with a questioning, insecure expression.
"Are you okay? I'm sorry."Lena said with a shaky voice, Kara knew she meant those words and that care was one of those things that drew the hero to her so much. She was rewarded with another kiss, short but very tender this time, "I am, I don't mind anything that we do."
Lena gave her a weak, knowing smile, "Sorry about the early celebrating, Kara. I do try to drink less..."
She gave her an honest smile in return and a soft peck on lips, "While we're at celebrations, did you call Jess over? She should be here!" Kara clapped her palms in excitemen and that was that from the liquor topic.
"Of course I did, she's one of my few friends."laughed Lena, earning her a glare from the blonde as they effectively changed the topic to the party before deciding to head to their closets to decide what to wear and to bathe.
Half and hour later their doorbell rang, Kara zipped over to it in her bathrobe and a dry hair, already having seen who is it that appeared an hour early.
"Hey Ale-, oh!" she exclaimed before she laughed as Alex attacked her in a smothering bear hug.
"Sis I'm so happy for you! Congratulations!"Alex said excitedly, "Also, I told you so." she added for good measure, immediately earning an eye roll from her sister. She was wearing an elegant suit, complete with bow tie and a silver Rolex on her wrist.
"Mature."
"Mature is overrated.", Kara actually laughed at that before taking her sister into another tight hug.
Lena emerged a few moments later, in a three peace suite, purple vest, black tie, even golden earrings and a tight hair bun for good measure. Now Kara was 100% sure they were screwing with her, that's not a restaurant or a little party outfit, but also reminded that she didn't have time to release her tension from earlier. Before she could state her doubts about the party though, Alex walked over to squeeze the Luthor into a hug, which was hesitantly reciprocated.
"Congratulations baby daddy!" exclaimed Alex as separated from her, giving her a teasing punch on the shoulder. Lena had to do her life's best to effectively suppress a full body blush.
"Thank you Alex.", said Lena.
"So what will it be? Mommy or daddy?" teased the Danvers further as she made herself at home in their living-room.
"Whichever Kara prefers." the Luthor recovered with a wink sent in her girlfriend's way as she passed by them to finally put on her decided clothes. Said girlfriend ducking her head to hide a blush and speeding up quietly on her way, "We'll both be moms..." she mumbled as she went.
Alex made a fake laughing sound, "Okay, suddenly I really hate this conversation."
Kara shook her head and smiled at their interactions, always happy to see them getting along.
There was a clear red wine stain on the table and another alcohol stain on the side table near the TV, Lena saw the agent's eyes drift and decided to offer a drink before everyone else came over. Alex accepted with a smile and a hurting side-glance.
"What's with that, Luthor?" Alex asked with a strict look in her eyes, nodding her head to the steins.
Lena chuckled, trying to play off her wince at the use of her last name "I guess dating a detective wasn't a waste huh?" she said as an off handed joke, but knew she made a mistake when she was met with the genuine murder in Alex's eyes normally reserved for the battle field.
Ten minutes later, Kara emerged from the bedroom with tapping from her full heeled shoes. She wore an ocean-blue dress that showed off her arms with red flower designs on it, tight in the right places but also loose enough for leg movement. Or showing legs more like it, which seemed to be working out as per Lena's open mouth.
"Stop ogling my sister you stalker." Alex commented while nudging her with her elbow, Lena gave her a playful glare.
Kara had a tired smile, and under the harsh light of the living room Lena noticed she looked a little pale. She walked over to her before palming her cheeks, "You look pale Kara, did you throw up again? Are you nauseous? Are you okay?" she went in for a kiss only to be avoided, the kiss landing on her cheek.
"Yes and yes, I need some time before I'm sure it won't happen soon but I'll be fine!" she tried to reassure her at the alarmed look on Lena's face.
"We can cancel the party if you feel really sick."
"No!" Kara said loudly, removing herself from her girlfriend. "Everyone's probably on their way already!"
"Kara if you're nauseous you can't just ignore it, you could pass out from lack of energy, you don't have anything in you." was Lena's calm answer with a note of finality.
Alex looked between them, looking uncomfortable for a moment before she stood up abruptly and hugged both of them with a laugh, "Oh come on, she'll be fine and the celebration will be even better."
And just like that, the celebration was back on track, they all laughed and hung out as the minutes ticked by, before Kara stood up abruptly to open the door.
"Eliza!" was heard from the hallway, making the other women stand up. Lena was frozen where she stood as Eliza and Kara approached her with Kara's arm around the older woman. To say that she was surprised that Eliza hugged her immediately would be understating how overwhelmed she felt. Tears were prickling at her eyes suddenly at the blatant approval and affection.
"You'll both be wonderful mothers. I'm so happy my daughter chose you." Eliza said while wiping away a stray tear from Lena's face.
Kara herself felt tears spring in her eyes, "Me too...", the CEO returned while looking at Kara, "And thank you."she added turning to Eliza,"Coming from you it means the world to me."
"I myself don't think you had a choice, the universe brought you together." said Eliza wistfully as the couple held hands exchanging a look between themselves.
"We came a long way from worries about her family." Alex said with a side-hug to Kara.
Suddenly the hero turned around with a grin right before her cousin's unmistakable friendly tone was heard, "I agree fully. Congratulations to both! I wish you many, many more." he commented with a matching grin before coming over to give Lena and Kara equally (very) long hugs.
Lena was all giggles and laughs from all the love she was getting from Kara's closest family and Kara herself was giving Lena the most adorned gazes because of it.
"Now that we're all here,"said the black haired woman as everyone got into a pleasant, excited mood, "come with me. The other's should be heading to the location by now."
Kara frowned "Location?" she snorted.
Then Lena led them to the wide living room balcony, and after 2 minutes of reassuring questioning looks and gazes Kara rose her hand to her mouth at the sound of a vehicle approaching. An elegant black limousine(?) finally arrived, shocking everyone.
"It's bigger than I expected." commented Alex while stepping forward to be the first to walk in, and Lena barely contained a snort of laughter at the comment, but still got a warning look from Kara. She pushed the railing to the side, with a click on the side of it and showed herself in.
"You know what she's planning!" Kara yelled at the realization. "The balcony didn't do that before!"
Alex raised a palm to her chest, "I have no idea what you're referring to."
They were interrupted by their mother who was in awe by the view and the feeling of being in a car, in the air. "Flying in a car is very different then being in a plane."
"Yeah it's like flying in a pod!" quipped Kara rather enthusiastically, to which Lena's eyebrows drew together in concern at the implications but refrained from asking if she was okay with that. She was most definitely coming up with various mechanics that would change how the ride felt.
The ride wasn't long though, Kara knew all the buildings and knew in which direction they were going, but had no idea why they were near the NCU campus area. The car landed in a parking lot, a few people from the street stopping to look at the car in awe, Lena thought a plain black limo with no weals that was suspended on four metal legs when landed was quite the site indeed.
"I thought we settled for a restaurant diner party, but...there are no restaurants around Lee." Kara glared down at her girlfriend once they all got out of the car, Alex leading their mom and Kal where they were suppose to go.
Lena smirked, "I guess you'll have to wait and see. It's not far, come on."
They were in front of a theater now, Kara was more and more confused and had only minor worry in the back of her mind that maybe Alex was pulling a prank on them. When they entered Kara's mouth hung open and felt tears welling up in her eyes and blinked furiously to stop herself from spilling them.
What greeted her was "Luthor L theater" in big letters above the empty ticket sales, none of the Lena's properties had that specific noun to them.
"I thought...maybe it would be nice to have both of our names on it since it's a joint project of sorts..."Lena almost never showed nervousness, she couldn't hide her nerves when it came to this. "...uh, I made sure it was sort of hidden in plain sight and I hope you don't mind me taking freedom with the name." Lena rambled as the two of them had stopped in front of the sign, the other members of their family proceeded inside the single room.
"I didn't know you owned a theater."Kara decided to focus on with a chuckle as she dabbed carefully at her eyes.
The green eyes met her with mischief behind them, "I didn't. I only bought it yesterday, it use to be a kids theater, now only the college students use it sometimes... Do you like it?"
After nodding enthusiastically, the Kryptonian's smile became shy, "I do! Though, the E is missing in the name." she commented in a whisper almost.
Lena looked down and after quite a few emotions went through her, finally she swallowed and looked up at Kara, "Do you want me to change it? The sign." the alien smiled briefly before she put her arms around her neck to pull her in for a kiss, making sure to send all of her affection through it.
"It's your choice Lena." she whispered, "Let's go in, we're the guests of honor, right?" Kara laughed as she pulled her through the double door.
"It's the parents!", exclaimed Barry as they walked in, everyone standing up from their tables to give a small applause, Kara mostly stood there shyly as she fidgeted with her hands and Lena squeezed one of her hands for comfort while showing her whites and waving like she was a princess at a parade.
The table plan was done by own choice it seemed, they had discussed who would come to the small party, so on the same table with Barry was Iris and Oliver, on another near the stage sat Alex, J'onn and Eliza while Zatanna sat on a table with Nia, Brainy and Jess, the table nearest to the stage had four chairs, two occupied by Lois and Kal.
The two went around to greet everyone, Barry giving Kara a tight hug with Lena off to the side looking at her with concern, as if Barry's human strength would somehow trigger Kara's nausea again.
"Hey, our kids would be only a few years apart!"
"Yeah, hopefully they'll be friends like us!" Kara beamed, before moving on to hug Iris.
Lena gave him a hug too, after exchanging congratulations, he looked seriously at her "You'll be a great mom you know? She won't need protection, but she'll need all of your support. Okay?", she stared incredulously at him, before giving nodding, "Thank you Barry, I'll do my best."
They had similar congratulating words with the other party members, so by the time they sat down Kara was filled to the brim with joy as they chatted with the other El's. Lena was filled with nerves, her throat feeling constrained after all the compliments and optimism.
Looking at her baby's mother though being completely untroubled and jovial, some of the pressure was released. Kara was happy.
The tables were covered with dishes of all kinds of food, accounting for the couple's favourites and all of the different kinds of interests. There was slow and cheerful music from the speakers making a relaxed atmosphere, though as the members of the party continued talking it picked up and so did the music. After a few minutes Lena tapped a few things on her phone and the lights in the room shined red.
Kara stared up for a few moments before she leaned to connect their lips in a firm kiss. "This is wonderful Lee...The high ceiling, the red glow, our friends and family. It's all perfect.", Lena's smile was blinding as she brushed her thumb over Kara's cheek.
"I'm glad you like it."
"I can't enjoy the food though..."
Lena gave her a worried look, "Are you going to be sick?"
"No, I just don't want to risk it... right now."
She looked pensive for a long moment before stabbing from the cezar salad and holding it to Kara's mouth, disgusted expression on the blonde's face.
Two can play that game, said the alien's following smile before she extended her tongue, licking at the white condiment and then taking the forkful all the way to the back of her mouth, gulping the ingredients without chewing. No gagging in the slightest.
Lena gaped at her with reddening in her cheeks that had nothing to do with the red wine.
"Ew." was her only comment.
"Oh, don't let them bite the fork itself off. You don't want to see that, trust me." grumbled Lois, which escalated into a full out roasting session of some of the disgusting everyday things their Kryptonian did with their powers.
Kara defended herself, more then 3 times (Kal noted out loud) with "I'm carrying your child, Lena how dare you." and variations of it.
Kal had obviously dissociated through part of it, a happy smile on his features at seeing his cousin and her girlfriend's familial bickering. Then he saw Lena clutch the bag she was carrying with herself, away from Kara, and saw that it was lined with a sheet of led.
"Don't bother squinting boy scout, it's led lined." Lena commented with a smirk.
He scratched the back of his neck and gave one of his signature smiles, "Sorry, it's the reporter in me."
Kara snorted, "Don't lie small one, you were just searching for mating bracelets" she said in Kryponian.
"And why aren't you doing that?" he then paused and added in English, "also, I'm taller then you."
"I referred to age. I'm older."
Lena was absolutely lost and Lois just looked at her and the bag she was holding, all the while the cousins had a debate in Kryponian as Kara seemed most confident when speaking her native language.
The dinner went on like that, friendly conversation and food. Kara stood up to talk with each of the guests and took Lena's hand some times when she felt the brunette was doubting herself in weather she should go with her.
Then they had karaoke, Alex sang a rock song of course- "Living on a prayer" , Barry had the loveliest duet of "Run me to the moon" with Iris, Lois sang a bad version of "Save me" and everyone laughed at her distressed acting on stage. Kara laughed too, though heavily trying to suppress her lurching stomach in the process. It's why she and Lena chose a calm and sickly happy song to make the end of the night the sweetest - "Happy together".
"This one is dedicated to our baby." said Kara into a camera filming them, and to the audience before beginning.
"Or babies" Lena corrected in a laughing tone, enunciating the "s".
That got them laughs, few claps and a wolf whistle from Berry.
By the last two verses everyone was clapping along to the rhythm, smiles on their faces, food and drinks abandoned as the watched the couple sing interchangeably, Lena's honied voice perfect for the low notes and Kara being in charge of the high notes with every "Happy together" sang of course, together.
...
Me and you and you and me
No matter how they toss the dice, it had to be
The only one for me is you, and you for me
So happy together
So happy together
How is the weather
So happy together
We're happy together
So happy together
Happy together
So happy together
So happy together
As the song faded out everyone was out of their seats to applaud the couple, Lena looked at Kara as she grinned at the audience, looked at their conjoined hands and back to her bag left alone at the table.
Now with everyone going back to their seats and determining what their next song would be Kara looked back at Lena to find her staring, like she was off into a distant future looking at her, she blushed deeply as the brunette took her hand and kissed the back of it.
Indeed, they were happy together. So the night's entertainment went, with singing music and lots and lots of wine.