Summary:
Alex finally gets to take Lena on a date.
"Alex," Lena came rushing into the medlab at the DEO after Supergirl had flown her over.
Alex was sitting up on a bed in medbay having her blood pressure monitored and vitals. She was wearing casual DEO clothing, jogging pants and a black DEO t-shirt.
"Lena, what are you doing here?" Alex looked up surprised.
"Supergirl," Lena said and looked at the Superhero who had just walked up behind her.
"Oh," Alex looked at her sister and then back at Lena as the brunette got closer to the bed, "I'm fine, the bullet just grazed me."
Lena let out a sigh of relief, "Thank God, I was so scared. I saw you on TV, it looked bad."
Lena reached for Alex's spare hand and looked over her shoulder at the readings on the monitor, "well your blood pressure looks fine, but it did spike a bit then when I held your hand."
Alex smiled, "Well that's what you do to me."
Lena sat down beside the bed, still holding Alex's hand but Alex could see something in Lena's expression, she looked sad.
"I'm sorry I didn't text you back earlier, I was about to when I got called out again and then this happened," Alex felt the need to apologise because she really should have thought to check her phone more often now that her and Lena were a couple. She just wasn't used to doing it.
"That's okay love, I know you get busy," Lena told her with a warm smile. She squeezed Alex's hand gently.
"No it's not okay, and I'll be more thoughtful in the future, I promise," Alex told her girlfriend.
Alex's words were tugging at Lena's heartstrings. She wasn't sure how to reply to that, she wasn't used to someone being thoughtful with her and considerate. She just expected nothing from people most of the time, Alex was so different to anyone she had ever met. The only other person who came this close to her was Kara.
"I've really missed you today," Lena admitted, "I know its not been long but every minute without you seems so long. And then when I didn't hear from you all day I thought maybe you had second thoughts about us and well then this happened..."
Alex took off the monitor and leaned in closer to Lena to stop her rambling, "Can I have a kiss?"
Lena stood and leaned down towards Alex and their lips met. Alex loved how Lena's lips felt, they were so feminine and so soft. She couldn't stop herself from slipping her tongue between those same lips parting them and tasting her. It wasn't until Supergirl coughed behind them that they broke the kiss.
"Still here," Supergirl said with a grin.
"So I see," Alex groaned.
Lena held back her laughter then she kissed Alex quickly on the lips and stepped away, "Well now I know you will live I better get going."
Alex wrinkled her brow at her, "Really? You only just got here."
"Yes really, you need your rest, because if you haven't forgotten your taking me out on a date tomorrow."
Alex smiled, "That I am." And she couldn't wait.
23rd December
Alex slept well that night and the next morning she was all ready to take on the world, well at least take on this date. The one she was previously nervous about, because how on earth do you take Lena Luthor on a date? Alex loved her but she was absolutely clueless when it came to arranging dates with classy women. But then it had struck her, the one thing she could give Lena, the one thing she knew Lena had never had. A great Christmas. So, her plan for the day went something like this.
Pick Lena up for their date around midday, take her Christmas shopping, where they would buy presents for each other and Alex would get those last minute gifts for her family and friends at the same time. Then they would go look for the perfect Christmas Tree for Lena's apartment. Supergirl would fly in and take the chosen tree back to Lena's and leave it on her balcony. Alex was ready for the protests, but she was not taking no for an answer. Next they would go to watch the National City Carol singers on the corner of west and main, they would grab a bag of chestnuts and some mulled wine from the Christmas Market, have a hotdog and or some chicken schnitzel for dinner, followed by cocktails from Alex's favourite cocktail bar in the city. Then maybe, just maybe they would get lucky and Alex wouldn't be called into the DEO so they could spend the night together because she missed Lena's touch, she missed loving Lena in every sense of the word. And Alex really missed waking up beside her.
It was approaching midday and Lena was getting ready for her first date with Alex. She didn't have a clue where they were going but Alex had told her to dress casual but warm, and to bring her warm coat, gloves and a scarf. Lena had joked that Kara had already taken her to the fortress of solitude. So here she was standing facing her full length mirror wearing dark blue jeans, black boots, a plain navy blue v neck jumper over a t-shirt and very little make up. She anxiously thought back the fear of not going out with full on makeup and red lipstick like she always did but Alex had told her to keep things simple and so she went for lighter shades, more natural tones. And her lips for once had nothing but lip gloss. She nearly jumped out of her skin when she heard the doorbell.
"Who is it?" She asked. She was forever cautious.
"It's me Alex."
Lena smiled and opened the door and Alex went straight into her arms. She was still hugging Lena when she kicked the door shut with her foot.
Then they looked at each other, taking in the sight of each other made their hearts soar.
Alex placed her arm right around Lena's shoulder, while her other hand reached for her face and touched her cheek. Lena wrapped both her arms around Alex's waist pulling her in even closer if that were possible.
Then they kissed, lips against lips, followed by a deeper kiss of mouths open, tongues entwining and breathless moans. When they finally pulled apart Lena stood back and admired her girlfriend.
Alex was wearing a dark blue shirt and black jeans with black rugged boots and her black biker jacket with a dark blue scarf tucked under it.
"You look so hot," Lena finally said with desire in her eyes and a husk to her voice.
"So do you," Alex noticed the simple natural look that Lena was wearing and she loved it, "you look absolutely beautiful."
Lena smiled softly, almost shyly, "Do you really think so?"
Alex tried not to laugh, "Lena, your the most beautiful woman I have set eyes on, of course I think so."
"Your a liar Danvers," Lena said with a chuckle before turning around to pick up her hat, scarf, gloves and handbag.
"I would never lie to you, not about that," Alex told her, "Your so gorgeous, I don't know how I got this lucky."
Lena slipped on her coat and scarf, tucked her gloves in her pocket along with a wool hat. Then she took Alex's hand, "My charmer, I do love you."
Alex leaned in and gave her a quick peck on the lips, "Lets go, and hopefully you will still love me after today."
Lena laughed, "That sounds ominous."
"You'll see," said Alex as she pulled her out of the apartment excitedly.
Lena was surprised when they entered the shopping mall. It was crowded with people, and there were a million places she would rather be, but she was with Alex so she would grin and bear it. Even if all she could hear was cheesy Christmas music and loud children and even louder adults.
Alex held on tight to her hand as she led the way through the shops, "Just stop me if there is anything you want to see."
Lena could hardly see anything for people, "Alex why are we here?"
Alex stopped in the crowd of people and looked at Lena's face, yeah she looked alarmed, maybe a little stressed, it was time to take time out, "Lets go get some coffee, I see a Starbucks over there."
They ordered their festive drinks and sat by a window. Where they could watch the world go by in some comfort and quiet, at least for a moment.
"Right, your here because, I'm guessing you never went Christmas shopping much before?"
"You would be correct," Lena was looking at Alex like she had gone insane.
"Well, I wanted to change that, so here we are, Christmas shopping. In a crazy mall full of intense Christmas shoppers, sorry about that bit. But it's all part of the experience." Alex sat back and sipped her coffee.
"I usually get Jess to handle that part, now I see what she goes through, I'll give her a bigger bonus this year." Lena sighed.
"We can go if its too much," Alex told her feeling sympathetic.
"No, this is our first date, it will be fine, just don't let go of my hand, I don't want to lose you." Lena replied and sipped her festive latte. At least this she could enjoy.
"You are never going to lose me babe," Alex smiled over her coffee cup. "But yes I will gladly hold your hand."
Lena smiled, Alex was so soft, so gentle, such a contrast to the hard badass she was at work, she loved that about her. Tough when she needed to be and gentle at the right times too. And she also didn't mind if Alex bought that badass attitude to the bedroom but she hadn't discussed that with Alex yet, something for another time.
They finished their drinks and had a couple of danish pastries before heading back out into the mad rush of shoppers. They took in the clothing stores first. Lena's eyes lit up when she saw the Burberry store, she literally dragged Alex by her hand into the store. Alex smiled at her enthusiasm.
"I love Burberry," Lena said brightly, "And look. Suits."
Alex followed her girlfriend to the far end of the store where the mens suits were. Alex admired them, but the price tags were way over her budget.
Lena looked to Alex, "What's your size?"
Alex told her and stood there as Lena took out a suit and handed it to her, "What do you think of this one?" It was a slim fit style suit and very gender neutral.
"It's gorgeous but I could never afford it," Alex replied flatly.
"Alex it can be one of my presents to you, please try it on?" Lena was begging with her eyes, like she just couldn't wait to see Alex wearing it.
Alex raised her eyebrows in surprise as she looked at the price tag, "Lena this is nearly two thousand dollars."
"And?" Lena shoved Alex in the direction of the changing room, "For me."
"Okay you know I can't resist you," Alex chuckled taking the suit and walking off to try it on, Lena was a hot step behind her.
Alex stood behind the privacy door and put the suit on. She looked in the mirror and almost wept, it looked incredible on her, definitely the finest piece of clothing she had ever worn. And it felt so soft. Yes it was truly gorgeous.
"Alex, let me see," she heard from behind the door.
Alex smiled and slowly emerged.
Lena stood there speechless and a bit breathless, "Alex…"
"Yes babe?"
"I… I…," then she got her wits about her, "you look so stunning."
Alex stepped up to Lena intent on teasing her, "Why don't you have a feel."
Lena placed her hands to Alex's chest, running her hands over the soft pure wool of the suit, "So fine," then her hands moved downwards and cupped Alex's butt.
Alex let out a soft moan as Lena stroked her there. She was grateful there was no one else around.
"This is definitely the one," Lena whispered to Alex's ear, "I can't wait for you to fuck me wearing this."
Alex gulped, "Lena!"
Lena winked and tugged her lapels pulling Alex into a heated kiss. Well Alex wasn't one to argue, she thoroughly enjoyed the kiss and let Lena buy her the suit for Christmas because they were both definitely going to gain from it.
The rest of their shopping trip was less exciting, they got gifts for Kara, Eliza, Jonn, Nia, Brainy, and Kelly. They also discreetly got each other a few surprises while browsing the same stores separately.
Then Alex came across Build a Bear store. She stopped and led Lena inside.
"Alex this is for children and if I am not mistaken you don't have any yet," Lena said looking at the mini costumes and unstuffed bears.
Alex grinned, "It's not for me, I have always wanted to get one of these for Kara. Maybe it could be a gift off both of us?"
Lena smiled, "Kara will love it, yes okay count me in."
They looked around the store and picked up a basic teddy bear to be stuffed. Once it was stuffed they began to look for some clothes.
"Oh my… Alex look, this is perfect," Lena held up a Supergirl costume with a smile.
Alex walked up and took it, "Yes, absolutely perfect, I think we're done here." They paid for the bear and the costume and made there way to the next store and the next.
Finally done with shopping Lena called her driver Henry who took the shopping back to Lena's apartment for them so they could continue their date without the hassle of bags.
They stopped for coffee and lunch before Alex took Lena on the next stage of their date. Alex called a cab and they started to drive just outside of the city, into the forested area. Lena was very curious and kept asking Alex where she was taking her but Alex wasn't telling her anything.
Then they arrived. Deep in the forest after driving down a long winding road. The big sign on the wooden lodge read, National City Christmas Tree Land. They stepped out of the cab, Alex paid the driver and Lena looked at the sign, "I had no idea this place existed."
"Not surprising given what you have told me, I want you to have a real Christmas this year," Alex smiled.
"Now what do we do?" Lena was still a little confused why they came all the way out here.
"We go find you the perfect tree for your apartment," Alex told her. She hoped Lena wouldn't argue, but she braced herself for it.
"What? No Alex. I don't need a tree," Lena told her.
"Trust me, you do," Alex replied taking her girlfriend's hand.
Lena looked around her, there were Christmas Trees as far as the eye could see, she looked at Alex, "But how am I supposed to choose?"
"I knew you'd come round," Alex said excitedly, "come on let's go search, your perfect tree is in there somewhere."
Lena was being pulled completely out of her comfort zone, but so far everything she had done today with Alex had been fun in the end, so she decided to go along with her.
They walked up and down the rows of trees until they found the perfect size tree for Lena's apartment. It wasn't too big but it wasn't small either. Once they paid for it Alex carried it out of the lodge area and to somewhere more private in the woods.
"Alex what are you doing? Are you going to plant it again?" Lena asked as she followed.
Alex then stopped, "Calling Kara."
"Oh," Lena replied automatically looking up at the sky as Alex pressed the super watch.
Supergirl landed before them soon after, she smiled at Lena, "Are you having fun?"
Lena smiled back at her, "Very much so, your sister knows how to show a girl a good time."
"I am glad to hear that or she would be in trouble," Supergirl picked up the tree, "Nice tree! I am still amazed she got you to agree to this though, I tried for years."
Alex looked surprised, "You tried?"
Supergirl nodded, "Every Christmas, I tried to get Lena to our parties, dinners…"
Lena stopped her with her hands up, "Okay okay, so I was a workaholic and a bit of a Grinch, but I'm really trying to change," she looked at Alex, "you can thank your sister."
Alex smiled at Lena and she smiled back Alex, Kara just looked at them both and shook her head, "you two are so cute."
"No were not!" They both replied in unison.
All three of them laughed and then Kara asked, "So do you want a lift back into the city?"
"Can you manage us both and a tree?" Lena asked surprised.
"You both might have to hold onto the tree too, but yes it should be fine," she replied confidently.
"Up up and away then," Alex said, "I have more planned."
Supergirl dropped them off right where they needed to be, west and main street. Lena got her bearings and then saw the carol singers on the corner singing carols and collecting money for the children's hospice.
"Alex look!" Lena said walking towards them.
Alex followed with a smile on her face. This indeed had been a good idea. When she caught up with Lena she took her hand in her own as they watched the carollers. Afterwards Lena took out a hundred dollars from her purse and placed it into the collection bucket.
"You ready for the next part of our date?" Alex asked.
"You mean there's more?"
"We haven't even started yet, come on," Alex said taking Lena in the direction of the Christmas market.
When they got there Lena was amazed that she hadn't seen it before. But then like Jess said, she was always stuck in her office over the holidays or in her lab. There were so many stalls, little wooden huts all along the closed off part of the city. Each wooden hut was decorated with Christmas lights. As they walked along they could smell hot dogs cooking and spices from the mulled wine. Alex stopped and ordered two hotdogs with all the trimmings and handed one to Lena.
Lena took it gratefully, she had gotten quite an appetite. They found a bench to sit on and ate, and afterwards they had some mulled wine before looking at the stalls properly and buying a few decorations for the tree.
By the time they had finished Lena was feeling a little exhausted so Alex called a cab and took her to the cocktail bar, the last place on her list.
After a whiskey sour and a manhattan each, they were both ready to call it a night. The busy bar full of people enjoying a drink after an afternoon shopping had not helped. It was noisy and crowded and Lena had just about had enough of crowds.
"Take Me Home Director Danvers," Lena said in Alex's ear, obviously a little tipsy after mulled wine and two cocktails.
"Gladly babe," Alex husked in her ear.
They got in the cab when it arrived both eager to get home as quickly as possible and they both had every intent of finishing off their night with a bang.