Author Note:
I am sorry it took me so so long to make an update of this fic, just that my muse didn't wanna work on this for some time :P I try to make this chapter longer as a compensation, so please enjoy! I will try my best to update more frequently!
The next morning, Lena shows up at Kara's apartment with a box of donuts. She lets herself in with the spare key Kara gave her a few weeks before.
"Who is it?" Kara's voice comes from the bathroom, muffled.
"It's Lena! I come bearing donuts!" Lena announces, placing the box onto the kitchen counter.
Moments later, Kara emerges with her crutches in hoodie and sweats, hair tied up into a messy ponytail.
"Hey Lee" Kara's heart swells with warmth as she greets her best friends with a faint smile.
"Hey Kar" Lena waits at the counter for Kara to join her instead of going up to help Kara, knowing her friend would like to do things herself.
"You don't have to come, we can meet at the hospital" Kara says once she sits down beside Lena.
"I want to. And I think donuts will just be the perfect breakfast for a day like this"
Lena had decided to come over after their call last night, wanting to check on Kara and be with her.
Kara knows Lena's worry about her, she did sound desperate in last night's call. And she appreciates Lena's thoughtfulness so much.
When they share the donuts and talk about causal things, Kara can feel the domesticity settles into her bones and she likes it. She looks at Lena, who has some icing on her cheek, and reaches out absent-mindedly to wipe it away with her thumb.
Lena freezes when Kara's hand touches her face, her eyes widening with surprise.
"Sorry- I just- there's icing" Kara blushes and removes her hand from Lena's face the second she feels the doctor freezes.
But Lena catches Kara's hand with her own, placing it back on her cheek.
"It's okay, I like it. I like this" Lena says, also blushing, with a determined tone.
Kara tears up a bit upon Lena's words. She knows what Lena means by "it" and "this".
"Me too, Lee. Me too"
If not for Kara holding her crutches, Lena would like it very much to hold Kara's hand on they way to the hospital. She can see Kara's knuckles turn white with the force she's gripping the crutches.
She can see Kara's hands shaking, now they're sitting in the waiting room at the hospital.
"Hey" Lena starts softly, hand hovering above Kara's.
Kara lifts her shaking hands and captures Lena's warm one between her palms. She looks up and shoots Lena a tight smile.
"It's gonna be alright. I will be here no matter what" Lena places her free hand on top of Kara's and gives it a squeeze.
"No matter what" Kara whispers, repeating the promise Lena had made to her from the first day.
After some checkups, the doctor approves Kara's recovery progress and give her the permission to start physiotherapy.
Kara is happy, she really is, but at the same time she's scared. She must have shown her fear on her face as Lena squeezes her hand while waiting for the therapist.
"You okay Kar?" Lena asks. Kara's palm is clammy against her own.
"Yeah, just..." Kara has lost her words, she doesn't know how to feel right now.
"Nervous?" Lena supplies softly, hand still holding Kara's slightly shaking one.
Kara nods blankly.
Lena sighs, she hopes there can be more for her to do to take away Kara's nervousness and unease. But all she can do now it to be there with her.
When Kara places her left foot onto the floor and stands on both feet for the first time in weeks, she has tears pricking her eyes. It hurts, her muscles burning, her bones aching.
Kara almost collapses onto the floor with the overwhelming pain but Lena's there, catching her at the split second before she hits the floor.
"Easy Kara" Lena helps Kara stand up straight and settles her back onto the chair.
"Why? What-" Tears flow down Kara's pale cheek while she slurs to ask.
"It's normal Miss Danvers, don't worry. This is the first time you put weight on your left foot in weeks, your muscles is weakened by the lack of use over the weeks. You're still healing. That's why you are here." The therapist soothes.
Kara nods, taking a deep breath and wiping away her tears with the back of her hand.
Lena pats Kara's lap before backing away, leaving space for the therapist to work on some muscle exercise with Kara.
By the end of the session, Kara is sweaty and exhausted. She stands with the support of Lena, legs shaking.
"Try to do those exercise at home everyday but do not overdo it. And with the crutches or other sort of support, you can try to put your left leg down when you stand" the therapist instructs.
"Thank you" Kara breathes out.
"I will see you next week then" the therapist gives the two a warm smile, waving to them while they walk out of the room slowly.
"Come on Kara, let's get you home" Lena says, eyes soft with love and pride.
Kara hops into the shower as soon as she's back in her apartment. Lena decides they should call it an early night and orders take outs as an early dinner.
Kara comes out of the bathroom moments later, dressing in fresh clothes and walks towards Lena slowly with her crutches.
"I have ordered take outs, you can rest after dinner" Lena says, offering Kara a glass of water once she sits down on the couch.
"Thank you Lee" Not only for the food and the water, but also for being here.
Kara doesn't say the last part out loud but Lena understands anyways.
"There's nowhere else I would rather be"
"Let's get you into bed, shall we?" Lena suggests when she notice Kara dozing off on the couch.
Kara nods and stands up, grabbing her crutches, then heads into the bathroom for her nightly routines.
Lena goes into the bedroom to pull off the comforter and fluff the pillows for Kara.
Lena presses a soft kiss onto Kara's forehead after tucking her in.
"Good night Kara"
"Stay" Kara reaches out to grab Lena's hand.
"Kara-"
"Please" Kara pouts.
Lena sighs, she can never say no to this pout of Kara.
"Then let me grab a shower and change?"
Kara nods, releasing Lena's hand.
"Sleep Kar, I won't be long"
Later, when Lena slips into the bed, spooning Kara from behind, she whispers against Kara's shoulder blades
"I am so proud of you, Kar"