Summary:
Will Lena say yes or no?
"Lena?" Alex stood up and took Lena's hands in her own.
"I," Lena wiped tears from her eyes, "I'm sorry."
"Oh," Alex let go of Lena's hands and stepped backwards slowly, her heart sinking.
Lena looked at Alex alarmed, "No, you misunderstand, I'm sorry for crying, it's just…"
Alex felt a bit of relief, she stepped back up to Lena, "What is it babe?"
"I feel overwhelmed, I wasn't expecting this, like ever..." Lena finally got out, "but yes Alex, of course I will marry you."
Alex looked at Lena almost unable to take in her words, "You will?"
"Yes," Lena smiled finally and reached out for Alex's hands.
Alex pulled Lena into her arms and hugged her tightly, she was so happy. Then she moved back so she could look at her girlfriend, she stroked one hand gently down her face, "I can't wait to call you Mrs Danvers-Luthor."
Lena felt a tug at her heart when Alex said their joined names.
Then Alex took the ring and placed it on Lena's finger and took out her own from her inside pocket, she had got them both so they would match.
"Here, let me," Lena said taking the ring from Alex and placing it on Alex's finger.
Then they kissed and kissed until they both realised the time.
"We better get back to Kara's they will think we got lost," Lena said to Alex's lips.
"Mmm, we kinda got lost in each other," Alex replied and kissed Lena once more before taking her hand, "Okay let's go, I need my pancakes and maple syrup."
"So when were married, will you be making us your amazing pancakes for breakfast?" Lena asked as they walked back.
"If you want? I make great blueberry pancakes too," Alex remembered giving Kelly some and finding out she was allergic to them, "Although I haven't made them in a while."
"I would love some, maybe if Kara as any blueberries you can make me some today?" Lena replied.
"It's a deal, I also make great poached eggs."
Lena stopped walking and looked at Alex, "I can't wait to marry you. Please tell me I am not dreaming all of this?"
Alex smiled and kissed her fiance's cheek, "Your not dreaming, unless I am."
Lena laughed, "I love you."
"I love you too," Alex replied kissing Lena one last time before they continued their walk back to Kara's loft.
Back at Kara's a few guests had arrived. Brainy and Nia were in the kitchen making Christmas cookies, both wearing matching Christmas jumpers. Kara and Eliza were both on the couch watching a Christmas movie.
Kara looked up at them as they entered hand in hand, "Your back! What took you so long?"
Alex and Lena looked to each other.
"Alex asked me to marry her," Lena smiled excitedly showing off her ring.
"And she said yes," Alex beamed with joy.
Kara shot up out of her seat and rushed over to them both, "Oh Roa, are you serious? This is awesome!"
"Yes we're serious," Alex told her and ended up in a bone crushing hug from Kara.
Then Kara hugged her best friend, "I am so happy for you," she told her, "I know how much this means to you."
"Thanks Kara, and well now we will be sisters," Lena smiled.
"I know, how exciting! Can I see your ring?"
Lena proudly showed Kara her ring.
Then Eliza stepped up to the three of them, "Isn't it a bit soon?"
Alex frowned, "Can't you just be happy for us?"
Eliza didn't get chance to answer because Nia came rushing over having heard, "Oh my god guys, this is incredible, can I be a bridesmaid?"
Lena laughed, "Of course."
Then Lena looked at Alex who was still frowning, annoyed by her mother, "Alex can I have a minute?"
Alex turned her attention to Lena, "Sure, lets go to Kara's bedroom."
Eliza watched them go and sighed and then Kara pulled her aside.
"What was all that about?" Kara asked with a frown of her own.
Eliza shook her head, "They have only just started dating!"
"Alex and Lena have known each other for a very long time, they have been good friends for most of it," Kara reminded her, "Please be happy for them, it's Christmas."
Eliza sighed, "It only seems like yesterday that Alex was happy with Kelly. I thought they would be the ones walking down the aisle, I certainly never imagined Alex with Lena."
"Do you have a problem with Lena?" Kara's brow crinkled in annoyance.
"No," Eliza replied, "but she is a Luthor, it just seems unimaginable, a Danvers marrying a Luthor."
"So you do have a problem?" Kara replied, "Lena's my best friend, and she's not like the Luthors, she's different. She's warm, caring and kind."
"Well, lets just enjoy the rest of the day, and I promise to try and be happy about it." Eliza then walked off to the kitchen to check on the turkey.
Kara sighed and looked to the bedroom door, she used her xray vision and she could see Alex and Lena sitting on her bed talking, she made sure she didn't listen in.
"I'm so sorry about my mother," Alex said as she sat on Kara's bed with Lena.
"Alex I am used to it," Lena said nonchalantly.
"But you shouldn't have to be used to it," Alex frowned and took Lena's hand, "I'm going to talk to her."
"No love, leave it, for today at least," Lena pleaded, "lets just enjoy our day, besides I wouldn't want to ruin Kara's first Christmas with me here," Lena smiled.
"Oh yeah, I forgot it's your first Danvers Christmas, sorry my mom ruined it."
"She didn't ruin it," Lena pulled Alex into a sweet kiss, "I'm so happy, I know what we have is real, I love you and you love me, it really doesn't matter what anyone else thinks."
"Your right, I'll try to behave around my mother." Alex smiled and stood, "Let's go back in there. Besides anything I am starving."
"Does that mean time for your famous pancakes?" Lena smiled as she took Alex's hand.
"It sure does," Alex said leading them back into the living room.
Eliza looked over from the kitchen as she saw them and she gave them a smile. Alex noticed and was relieved that at least her mother wasn't frowning at them or looking angry. She just hoped she would come around to the idea.
Alex made her legendary pancakes which they all enjoyed around the table. Afterwards Alex and Lena sat on one of the couches together cuddling, Kara and Eliza were busy in the kitchen, Nia and Brainy were mixing cocktails, when their final guest arrived.
Eliza opened the door and greeted Kelly with a warm smile and a hug, "It's so good to see you again."
"It's good to see you too. And something smells good." Kelly replied pulling out of the hug.
Alex and Lena watched the exchange from the couch. Alex felt a bit sick, she wasn't sure why, maybe it was the way her mother was so happy to see Kelly, but had reacted so badly to her getting engaged to Lena.
"You okay love," Lena whispered.
"Yeah, it's just, I haven't seen Kelly since we split up."
"I am sure she will be fine," Lena said softly.
Kelly walked in and smiled over at Alex, then she saw Lena holding Alex's hand and looked surprised. She walked over to the couch where they were both sat.
"Lena, I didn't expect to see you here," Kelly said, and then looked to Alex, "You both look well."
"You too," Alex told her admiring her green dress, then she told her, "Lena and I are together."
"Oh," Kelly replied raising her eyebrows, "Well, I am not surprised really, I always thought you were very well suited."
"You did?" Lena spoke up then.
Kelly nodded, "After the split, I always wondered if you would get together. You both being science nerds."
Alex looked at Kelly amazed, "Your kidding right?"
"Nope," Kelly replied, "Come on Alex, I could tell you were in love with Lena a long time ago."
"You could?" Alex's eyes went wide. Lena chuckled to herself.
"Yes all those times you would talk about how great Lena was and how exciting it was to work alongside her, and really, I am happy for you. For you both." Then Kelly noticed their matching rings, "So how long have you been engaged?"
Alex and Lena both looked at their hands and then at Kelly.
"Alex asked me today," Lena smiled, "Isn't she romantic? The most wonderful Christmas gift."
Kelly smiled, "Alex is the softest most romantic person I know, your very lucky. Congratulations."
Lena and Alex smiled at each other.
"Well your taking it better than my mother," Alex told Kelly.
"Oh! I'm sorry." Kelly sat down opposite them.
"It's okay, she will come around," Alex said standing, "Lets get some of those cocktails."
Everyone crowded around the table with the cocktails on it. Each person took one and then they all clinked glasses.
Alex and Lena drank from each others glass. And followed it with a kiss. Kara looked away and caught Eliza frowning. She shook her head at her and hoped she didn't make a scene after a few glasses of bubbly.
"So, who wants to open some presents?" Kara called out from beside the huge Christmas tree minutes later.
Alex and Lena broke out of a kiss and looked at Kara.
"I guess she waited longer than expected," Alex smiled.
"Yes, but we did give her a car," Lena reminded Alex.
They walked over to the tree and sat down with Kara. Nia, Brainy, Kelly and Eliza joined them. Some sitting on the floor and some on foot stools.
Kara pulled out a present, "This one is for you Alex."
Alex took it and read the label, "With love, from Kara." Then she ripped off the paper and took out the gift, "A bottle of Japanese Whiskey, wow Kara!"
Kara grinned, "You like it?"
"I love it, thank you." Alex admired the design of the bottle, it was almost as good as the contents. Lena admired it too, she knew the whiskey and it wasn't cheap.
Kara pulled out another present, this time it was for her off Alex and Lena, she smiled and excitedly opened it, "You got me a Super Bear!"
Alex laughed, "Yep it's you in miniature. Cute and loves a cuddle."
Kara laughed and hugged the bear, "Thank you, I love it."
Lena opened a gift off Kara next, it was a pair of beautiful jade earrings, "These are beautiful Kara, thank you. But how... is this real Jade?"
Kara smiled, "I have my ways, I went to China and got these especially made up for you."
Lena beamed, "I don't deserve you."
"They match your beautiful eyes," Alex told her with longing, she just wanted to go home and celebrate their engagement more every passing second.
Lena noticed the look in Alex's eyes and started to wish they were alone so she could attack her lips with her own.
More gifts were exchanged and soon it was time for dinner. Lena and Alex sat together even though Eliza tried to insist that Alex sat at the end where their father would have sat. And Jo'nn couldn't make it so the seat was left empty. Alex wasn't leaving Lenas side and she made that clear.
Then champagne was opened and Eliza got through a few glasses before making a speech.
"First of all I want to thank you all for coming," Eliza said.
Alex looked at her nervously. Lena lay her hand gently on Alex's leg to show support.
"I do hope you are all enjoying yourselves," she paused and looked to Kara, "Thank you Kara for hosting us all as usual." Then she looked to Alex and Lena, "And we should make a toast to the newly engaged couple, Alex and Lena," she frowned then, "even though it came as a big surprise to me, I never imagined in my wildest dreams a Danvers would marry a Luthor."
Alex frowned back at her mother and was about to say something when Lena stopped her. Alex sat back and picked up her glass taking a long drink from it.
"But here we are, and I just want to say, you both have my blessing."
Alex looked at her surprised, "We do?"
Eliza smiled, "Yes sweetheart, you have been through so much these past few years, I was just worried about you jumping into something too soon, but I can see just watching you both that you are very much in love."
Lena squeezed Alex's leg beneath the table and Alex smiled, "Thank you, you don't know how much that means to me, to us," she said looking at Lena beside her.
"So when is the wedding?" Nia asked with a grin.
Alex laughed, "No idea, we didn't get that far, I only asked Lena to marry me this morning. It's all kinda new to both of us."
"Lets enjoy being engaged for a while," Lena added with a smile, " I kinda like calling you my fiance."
"I agree, no need to rush into it," Eliza said, "Although grandchildren would be nice, I am not getting any younger."
Alex and Lena looked at each other, they had not even talked about starting a family although Lena knew Alex wanted a child. Lena could see the worry cross Alex's face and so she quickly said something.
"It's definitely something I want too, now I am with Alex. I was never sure before, but the thought of starting a family with you," she looked to Alex beside her, "it makes me feel excited for what is to come."
"Me too babe, I can't wait to have it all with you," Alex replied.
Eliza smiled and thought to herself that maybe Lena was right for Alex after all.
Alex smiled at Lena and whispered to her ear, "I love you so much honey."
"Well put me down for babysitting anytime," Kara grinned, excited at the thought of having a niece or nephew.
The day continued on with good food, drink, party games and much laughter. Then after all the guests had gone home Alex and Lena decided to call it a night. They said their goodbyes to Eliza and Kara, then they called a cab to take them back to Lena's apartment.
When they got there they both changed out of their clothes into their new PJs.
Alex had got Lena a short set, a pair of Christmas shorts and a Christmas tshirt with kiss me under the mistletoe written across it. And Lena had got Alex some Emporio Armani Lounge Pants and Armani T-shirt. Alex then made them both some hot chocolate with marshmallows. They sat on Lena's long white sofa together with just lamp light and the glow coming from the lights of the Christmas tree.
"So did you enjoy your first Danvers Christmas?" Alex asked.
Lena smiled, "It was even more fun than I expected, which is quite an achievement after hearing about previous years from Kara."
Alex put down her empty mug and sat back, placing one arm around Lena's shoulder. Lena put her mug down and then remembered the extra present she got Alex that was under the tree, "Wait here, I have something else for you."
Alex waited and Lena came back with a box in her hands wrapped in shiny silver paper. She handed it to Alex and sat down beside her.
Alex looked at Lena with a wry smile, "So how come I couldn't open this earlier?"
"Open it and see," Lena smirked.
Alex opened it more carefully than she did with all her other gifts, she got the wrapping off and then opened the plain box. She looked inside and took out her gift. It was a strap on, but not just any kind.
Alex looked at Lena, "I have never seen one like this before. But I am excited to try it out." Alex winked at Lena and Lena laughed, "I can't wait either."
Then Lena explained as Alex examined the toy with her eyes and her hands.
"I made it," Lena told her, "It's made to give us both pleasure, this here," she pointed to a lump on the harness, "this rubs against you and me as we make love. And the one end of the toy inserts into you too. I think I covered everything we need."
Alex smiled, "You really are a genius."
"That's not all, it also comes with various vibrations if required," Lena smiled at Alex seductively.
Alex put the toy back in the box and placed it down, then she pulled Lena into her arms and kissed her, "This present is definitely my favourite," she said and then ran her tongue along the brunettes red lips. Lena wrapped her arms around Alex's shoulders and pulled her down on top of her, "Want to try it out?"
Alex moved up off her and put it on in record time under her lounge pants, then she lay on top of Lena on the sofa again. Lena could feel the bulge pressing into her, "Alex mmm feels so good."
Alex breathed into her lovers lips, "I haven't done anything yet."
"Well don't keep me waiting any longer, I want to know how good this feels, and if its mind blowingly good then I may even run my own line." Lena replied.
"You're serious aren't you?" Alex smiled.
"Absolutely, The new designer L-Corp strap on could make us a small fortune."
Alex laughed and kissed her fiance, "I love you, your as crazy as I am."