It has been three whole days since the first date with Lena and the only communication that Alex has been receiving is short text replies. Alex was beginning to worry. So much so that her concentration was off today. She realized that she needed to get her head out of the clouds and back in the game when she was nearly knocked out by an alien who got the jump on her in the ally behind the bar.
"What is going on with you lately?" Kara asked.
"What?" Alex answered sharply.
"You're clearly distracted by something."
"Why do you say that?" Alex questioned her superhero sister nervously. She was hoping that she wasn't being too obvious that she was worried about the future of her, right now, non-existent relationship with Lena.
"That guy was going to kill you Alex. If I didn't get here when I did, he was going to stomp on your head. And you should have been able to handle him. I've seen you take out multiple, more dangerous, aliens at once. This guy should have been cake for you." Kara said, then added "plus the fact that you check your phone every three minutes. Obviously, something is on your mind."
"I know," Alex let out a heavy sigh. "I don't know what's wrong with me."
"I do," Kara said with a smile.
"What?" Again Alex was nervous. "How?"
"It's a girl problem," Kara said smirking. "That woman you went on a date with the other night. The mystery girl."
With that statement Kara had gained the attention of all the other agents around. Feeling a bit embarrassed Alex grabbed Kara by the arm and pulled her away form the crowd.
"Are you crazy?" Alex said. "You can't be announcing stuff like that in front of my team."
"I'm sorry," Kara said, "but clearly I'm right."
"Yes, okay," Alex responded. "You're right."
"So, talk to me about it." Kara offered. "I want to help. Did the date not go well?"
"No, it was great." Alex paused, "At least I thought is was."
"How did you leave things?"
"Open," Alex sounded frustrated. "I see real promise with this woman. But all I'm getting right now is short, quip answers to my texts."
"No explanations as to why?"
"She says she's busy at work."
"You don't believe that?" Kara questioned.
"No, I do," Alex answered. "I'm sure she's busy."
"Then why are you so upset?"
Alex paused, "Because I just want to see her. I want to talk with her, just be with her."
"Wow," Kara said surprised.
"What?"
"I've never really seen you like this." Kara said, "She must be someone really special."
"I think she really could be."
"So, when do I get to meet her?"
"Um…," Alex was at a loss of words. "Soon, I guess. I mean, that's if I ever get to see her again."
Alex's phone buzzed in her pocket. "Saved by the text," Kara smiled. Alex pulled the phone from her pocket and checked it.
"It's her," Alex said surprised. "She wants me to meet her at her office. That's not good, right?"
"There is only one way to find out," Kara told her, "Go, now."
Alex took a deep breathe, "okay, you're right." She began to walk away. "I'll call you later."
"You better," Kara said, "Good luck."
/
Alex approached Lena's office cautiously. The floor was nearly empty. She had passed a couple of people leaving as she came off the elevator. At that point she had a clear view into Lena's office. Lena was sitting at her desk focused on her computer screen. Alex stopped at the doorway of Lena's office and stared at the beauty that was Lena Luthor for a moment. Lena hadn't noticed her yet. Lena was wearing her glasses and Alex had to focus on breathing. Yep, Lena Luthor in her glasses was definitely Alex's favorite sight. She was also wearing a skirt and a red long sleeve blouse that hugged her form.
"Hi," Alex said with out moving.
Lena was startled for a moment when she tried to fine where the voice came from. "How long have you been there?" She stood up.
"Only a moment," Alex emerged from the doorway. "I was taking it all in."
Slowly, they moved closer to each other. "Why is that?"
"I was engraining you into my memory," Alex responded nervously. "Just in case."
"Just in case what?" Lena asked with an arched eyebrow as the two of them met in the middle of Lena's large office.
"Just in case I'm here to hear you tell me that you're too busy and don't have time to date me, or just in case you don't want to …"
Alex was interrupted when Lena's lips pressed firmly against her own. It took Alex's brain a few seconds to register what was happening. When it did, her strong arms were commanded to wrap around Lena's waist and pull her closer. Her brain also made a comment about never letting go, but that was only the heat of the moment thinking. The kiss was abrupt and unexpected, but it quickly turned passionate and full of promise. When Lena pulled her lips away Alex felt the disconnect deep in her soul. At least she still had her wrapped in her arms.
"Now would I do that to someone I planned on saying goodbye to?"
"God, I hope not."
"For the record," Lena began, "I have no intention of telling you I don't want to see you, or that I have no time for you. Are we clear?"
"Maybe another kiss will convince me."
Lena smiled and happily obliged and wrapped her arms around Alex's neck. This kiss was certainly not a goodbye, it was fiery and fierce. It didn't take long for both women to have their arms caressing up and down the other's body.
Lena broke the lip lock but held on to Alex's neck. "Now that we have that settled, on to the real reason that you're here."
"Please let it be more kissing." Alex smirked.
"No," Lena said as she watched Alex deflate a little, "at least not yet." Alex perked up again and she had a wide smile in a flash. "I know I've been working a lot and there is a reason for that."
"Not avoiding me I hope." Alex released her grip on Lena's waist as Lena began to walk back to her desk.
"I thought we already settled that."
"Yes," Alex followed. "Sorry."
"I've been trying to get some things done so that I could have the weekend off and hopefully spend it with you. Do you happen to be off this weekend?"
"I am now." Alex said without hesitation.
Lena laughed and typed something into her computer. "Then before anything comes up, I'm blocking off the weekend on my calendar with unavailable." When she finished, she stood back up and walked back to Alex. "I can't believe you were worried about me not wanting to see you anymore."
"Yeah, I can easily go into panic mode sometimes"
"Good to know." Lena slipped her arms around Alex. "I wouldn't dream of letting you go without collecting my other two prizes."
Alex reciprocated Lena's contact with her own arms wrapping around her waist again. "If they are anything like the prize the other night you can have whatever you want."
"Good," Lena started, "then I want you to pick me up on Saturday morning and take me for a long ride on your motorcycle."
"That can certainly be arranged."
"Okay, it's a date." Lena moved away but grabbed Alex's hand to lead her to the couch in her office. "And don't worry about any equipment for me. I already have everything needed."
"Been planning this?"
"Maybe." Lena sat on the couch and pulled Alex down next to her.
"What's the third and final prize you'd like to claim?" Alex asked while happily being guided next to Lena.
"I'll let you know when the time comes." Lena said.
"I still feel like I was the one who won our decorating competition." Alex said as she grabbed Lena's legs and draped them across her lap.
"Well you didn't," Lena replied, "Now how about we get back to more kissing?"
"Yes please." Alex leaned in to Lena.
/
Saturday morning Alex pulled up to the door of Lena's building at precisely the time Lena told her. Before she had time to take her helmet off Lena was walking out the double glass doors. She was clad fully in leather, somewhat matching Alex's black leather but Lena was in red and white. She had a small backpack on and a helmet was tucked under one arm.
"Wow," Alex said as Lena approached. "Seeing you like this right now is my second favorite sight."
"Yeah," Lena smirked, "what's the first?"
"Umm," Alex stuttered a bit "It's you with your reading glasses on."
"Good to know," Lena giggled at Alex's blush, "I'll keep that in mind."
"You ready to go?" Alex straddled the motorcycle.
"Absolutely." Lena climbed on the bike behind Alex. "I've been looking forward to it."
They both put on their helmets and Lena wrapped her arms around Alex's waist.
"On a scale of one to hangry, where are you?"
"About a three," Lena answered.
"Good," Alex said, "I know a great place for breakfast but it's a couple of hours away."
"Perfect," Lena pressed closer to Alex. "This okay?"
"I wouldn't want it any other way." Alex paused, "well maybe one other way."
Lena loosened her grip, "Really?"
"Yeah, but its not legal on the bike," Alex laughed, "It involves way less clothing and us facing each other."
Lena retightened her grip on Alex, "Drive Agent Danvers."
"As you command," Alex lowered the visor on her helmet and started the bike. In a matter of seconds, they sped down the streets of the city. They drove around as the ity slowly came alive for the day. They drove along the waterfront and up the coast. After about two hours Alex stopped at a quaint restaurant along the coast. They got a table overlooking the ocean. The weather was warm enough for them to both shed their leather jackets.
They slowly ate, relishing in each other's company. They talked and laughed about everything. Lena opened up about her hardships with her family, Alex lightened the mood with stories of her and Kara growing up. Lena divulged some projects that L-Corp was working on and Alex didn't shy away from her own troubles with aliens at work. She even told Lena about how distracted she was the other night when an alien almost knocked her out.
"Luckily Supergirl was there to save the day," Alex said.
"Yes, she does have a knack for showing up when she's needed.
"That's true."
"You're lucky to have her."
"Well, National City is lucky to have her." Alex said. "You too, I believe she's saved you a couple of times."
"Yes she has." Lena said smiling. "Like I said, Kara has a way of being there when she's needed."
Alex sat silently for a moment deciding what to say. When she did start to speak Lena stopped her abruptly. "Don't," She said, "I don't think I can handle you lying to me." Alex sat back and remained silent. "I understand," Lena continued, "I know why she's kept it a secret and I have not intention of revealing my knowledge to anyone but you."
"Why tell me at all?" Alex asked, "How long have you known?"
"I don't want there to be any secrets between us. Not if we're starting this relationship." Lena answered honestly. "I figured it out around the second time she saved me. There were just too many 'coincidences' when it came to Kara and Supergirl." Lena laughed. "And the glasses, well its not the best disguise."
"You have no idea how many times I've tried to tell her that."
"I guess I should have known the moment she walked in my office with Clark Kent, aka Superman."
"I can't say I'm surprised you know that truth." Alex smiled. "Aren't they so much alike?"
"Eerily so." They both laughed.
"You ready for the ride back?" Alex asked.
"Back to reality, not really." Lena replied, "but I am ready to hold on to you for a couple of hours again." She smiled.
"I'm very ready for that myself." Alex agreed. "And maybe when we get back, I can do some holding of my own." Alex wiggled her eyebrows at Lena.
Lena laughed as they gathered their belongings and headed to the motorcycle.
Back in the city they had settled at Alex's apartment. Lena figured it would give them more privacy than her own place. They had changed out of their leather and were now comfortable and warm wrapped in each other's arms on the couch in front of the t.v. There was some kissing and caressing but nothing more. Every time it started to get more passionate and heated Lean would pull away and start a conversation.
"Are you okay?" Alex finally asked.
"Yes and no." Lena said as Alex sat up a little. Lena who was basically lying on top of Alex, didn't allow her to move that much. "I do want this to happen, please don't think that I'm having second thought about us." She paused, "You are an extremely sexy, bad ass government agent and it's taking all of my energy not to ravage you right here, right now."
"Yes please, ravage away." Alex settled back into the couch and the comfort of Lena on top of her.
"However," Lena continued.
"No, no, don't finish that sentence." Alex protested and gave Lena a kiss. Lena melted into Alex and her kiss for another few moments before she was able to regain her thought process and push herself off Alex a bit.
"However, I think we should tell Kara before this goes any further."
Alex just looked at Lena.
"I need her to be okay with us," Lena added, "before we go any further and do something we can't take back. I need to know she's okay with us. Before we get too serious."
"Okay," Alex agreed, "I understand what you're saying, and I agree with you." She paused, "However, I'm already gone. It doesn't get more serious for me. I'm there. Whether or not Kara is okay with this, this is what I want."
"I want you too. I do, I want it all," Lena said, "but she's my best friend, she's like a sister to me and I don't have anybody else in my life that I can say that about. I can't lose her if she's not okay with us."
"You won't lose her." Alex comforted Lena. "She will be overjoyed at our happiness. But I understand. We'll tell her before anything else happens."
"Yeah, about that," Lena said while she snuggled into Alex again, "I want my third and final prize to be that you talk to her first."
"You're a big chicken."
"Yes, I know, but you're the bad ass government agent," Lena said kissing Alex, "but it's what I want, my prize."
"Luthor's do tend to get what they want." Alex garnished a little slap for that remark. "Is it a lie?" Alex laughed at Lena's look of surprise.
"No," Lena said, "but I don't need it pointed out."
"The truth hurts." Alex laughed as Lena started to tickle her.
"Uh oh," Lena paused, "Looks like I found a weakness in the badass agent." She began to tickle Alex harder.
"No, no," Alex tried to grab Lena's hands, "I can't…Please…don't…" Alex was in a fit of uncontrolled laughter and that made Lena laugh as well. When Alex finally got a firm grip on both of Lena's hands she shifted positions on the couch so that she was now laying across Lena's body, and she had Lena's hands pinned behind her back.
Alex leaned in closer and nuzzled Lena's neck and slowly moved towards Lena's luscious lips. They kissed, passionately. When they pulled apart Lena said, "I'm going to need you to release my arms so that I can…"
"Tickle me again?"
"No, not unless you deserve it."
Alex released Lena's hands and they immediately wrapped around Alex's neck and pulled her closer. They kissed again. They pulled apart catching their breath.
"The sooner I talk to Kara the better." Alec leaned in for another kiss. "Good thing I'm having brunch with her tomorrow."
"Agreed," Lena said moving to meet Alex and her lips.
Alex pulled away, "You know I could just call her right now. She can be here in ten seconds."
"Yes, but that means," Lena pulled Alex close again, "we'd have to stop doing this." They kissed again.
"True," Alex kissed her again, "but if we keep doing this much longer," another kiss, "I'm not going to be able to stop."
"I know what you mean." They kissed again.
After some time and a good old-fashioned make-out session the ladies parted to regain their composure and breath.
"Do you want me to take you home?"
"Not really," Lena answered, "I'm quite comfortable right here."
"Good, me too."
They were startled by a loud knock on the door. They looked at each other. "Alex," the name was shouted from the other side of the door. It was Kara. Another knock, Lena was about to speak when Alex quickly put a finger across her lips and mouthed "super hearing" to Lena. Lena acknowledged and then mouthed "x-ray vision" to Alex. Alex quickly jumped from the couch and ran to the door, only opening it enough to see Kara.
"Hey," Alex said blocking Kara's sight into the apartment, "I'm kind of busy. What's up?"
"I know, you have your date, but I need your help." Kara pleaded. "I wouldn't be here if it wasn't super important. She said without taking a breath. "I'm worried about Lena."
Lena's head popped up from the couch briefly.
"What? Why?" Alex asked.
"She's not answering any of my, or anyone else's, texts or calls and nobody seem to know where she went." Kara explained as Lena was lying frozen on the couch, listening, not sure what to do. "This is not like her. All her calendar says is that she is unavailable. According to her assistant, Lena has never been unavailable, never been off the grid, she's never been out of reach before. I'm worried."
"Okay, what would you like me to do about it?"
"I'd like you to help me find my best friend."
"I'm sure she's fine," Alex added, "trust me Kara, she's fine."
"I need to know Alex," Kara pleaded again.
Hearing Kara so frantic made Lena's heart break. She stood from the couch and walked toward the door.
"What if her mother or brother has her? Or someone worse?" Kara said.
Lena couldn't take it anymore, she pulled the door open wide and revealed herself.
If Kara was mad at seeing her in Alex's apartment she didn't let on. Instead, she flung herself at Lena and wrapped her in a hug. "I've been so worried."
"I'm so sorry," Lena hugged her back, "I'm fine. My phone was just off."
"You can't do that." Kara stepped back, "wait, what are you doing here?"
Alex stepped in at Lena's face, a look of 'help me' as Lena looked between the two sisters. "I have some exciting news Kara."
Kara looked between the two of them. "No," she said in surprise, "no way."
Alex grabbed Lena's hand. "Yes way."
"Are you even a lesbian?" Kara asked looking directly at Lena.
"Well, I'm bisexual."
"What?" Kara said then looked at Alex again, "How? When?"
Alex stepped up still holding Lena's hand. "Kara," she said "slow down and breathe. She put her free hand on Kara's shoulder. "Lena and I are not taking this lightly. I was going to tell you about us tomorrow."
"Tomorrow?" Kara looked confused, "When did this start?"
"Movie night." Lena answered.
"Movie night? At my place, that movie night?"
"Yes," Alex answered.
"Kara," Lena stepped closer to her best friend, "if you're not okay with this you need to let us know."
"What if I'm not?" Kara asked, "Are you not going to see each other?"
"Probably not," Lena answered honestly. "I don't want to be the one to come between the two of you and I don't want anything to damage our friendship."
"Wait," Alex interjected, "No, that's not happening." She looked at Lena then at Kara, "we both want this to work. You need to be okay with us. If not, then we'll cross that bridge, but I can guarantee that I am not going to stop seeing Lena if you're not okay with us." Alex had a serious look on her face. "There is no telling if Lena and I are a forever thing. It's way too early for that, but we want to see where this goes, with or without your support." Alex looked between the two women she cared for most in the world. "We hope it's with your support."
"Yes Kara," Lena spoke again. "I can't lose you, you're my best friend."
"Who says your going to lose me? I just need to get used to this, to seeing you two like this." She looked at their hands still clasped together.
"Are you sure?" Lena asked.
"Yes," Kara said looking between them again, "this is great. My sister and my best friend." Kara pulled them into a hug, then froze in mid hug. She had realized some very important details about this new relationship. She stepped back. "Wait."
"What?" Alex said.
"We need to have some ground rules."
"What do you mean?" Lena asked.
"I can't be in the middle of you two." Kara started to explain, "I don't want to hear either one of you complaining about the other. I won't take anyone's side."
"Not that there will be any omplaining…" Alex pulled Lena a little closer and put one arm around her waist, "but that sounds fair."
"Oh please," Kara faked a barf noise. Lena just laughed. "And this goes without saying," Kara continued with a finger pointed at them moving between the two, "but if either one of you breaks the others heart I will have to hurt you."
"Agreed," Alex and Lena said in unison. They all laughed.
"Now that that is all settled, and I know Lena is okay, I'll let you two get back to your evening." Kara turned to leave, "Still on for brunch tomorrow?" She asked Alex.
"Yes," Alex answered, "Although I don't know what we'll talk about now." She laughed.
"Lena you are of course more than welcome to join us."
"Thank you."
"Okay, any other secrets to tell me before I go?" Kara said jokingly.
Before she even knew what she was doing and before Alex could stop her Lena just blurted out "I know you're Supergirl."
The look of shock on Kara's face was unmistakable. The look of surprise on Lena's face was undeniable and the look on Alex's face was laughable. They all took a moment in silence and soaked in what had just been said. They all looked between each other. It looked as though Kara was about to speak when Alex jumped in and said "tomorrow." She gently pushed Kara the remainder of the way out the door, "we'll talk about that tomorrow."
Kara, with her jaw still agape, started to walk down the hall nodding to Alex. Alex closed the door behind her and turned to Lena.
"I can't believe you just said that?" She laughed.
"I don't even know what came over me." Lena tried to explain, "I just didn't want to keep it a secret anymore. Is she okay?"
"She'll be fine." Alex said moving closer to Lena. "And we'll talk to her tomorrow about it." She pulled Lena even closer, "but for now, how about we go back to the couch?" Alex leaned in and kissed Lena.
When they parted, Lena took Alex's hand "I've got a better idea." Lena led the way to Alex's bedroom. "Why don't your get comfortable on that," She pointed to the bed, "and I'll go freshen up. She gave Alex a quick kiss and grabbed her backpack and disappeared into the bathroom.
Alex busied herself straightening up the room and lighting a couple of candles. She put on some soft music. She took off all her clothing except a t-shirt. When Lena opened the door, she stepped into the room wearing only her reading glasses.
"Oh my God," was all Alex could say as she watched Lena walk towards her. "I knew I was the winner of our contest the other night because every prize I wanted is coming true."
They melted into each other.
