Karson entered the large conservatory before choosing a quiet place to sit. On days like this, she needed a spot to think where she would hopefully be uninterrupted. She thought about the situation with Ms. Luthor. She was a beautiful woman, of that there was no doubt. But she also had a quick mind and undoubtedly knew that Karson was, in reality, Kara. What she would do with the information was to be seen, but from what Kara knew of her, she would keep it to herself until the knowledge could be used to her benefit. Unfortunately, it was also highly likely that she had deduced Kara was also a Kryptonian. If she had access to her brother's files on Krypton, she had probably figured out that Kara's behavior at the Iceberg Lounge was not normal behavior.
Her train of thought was interrupted by the sound of approaching footsteps. Whoever it was, was trying to be quiet as they came closer to her location. Slowly, a head of flaming red hair came around the corner and a sultry voice called out, "Hello Karson. What brings you to the Botanic Gardens?" The redhead walked over to sit on the bench next to the blonde. "Hey Pamela. I just needed somewhere to think. The plants relax me. I think I told you, but there were no plants on Krypton by the time I was born. Our planet was completely barren. This part of the conservatory usually doesn't attract people, so it's nice and quiet."
Pamela nodded, "I completely understand the appeal then. I cannot imagine a place where there is no green or vibrant colors from flowers."
Karson laid down on the bench, resting her head on Pamela's lap. A hand carded through her short hair, "What's on your mind, kiddo? I haven't heard from your mom lately. Last I heard, you had an interesting encounter with the youngest Luthor, but your mom didn't elaborate."
The blonde covered her face with her hands, "I'm not sure what to make of her, Pam. She's smart, and beautiful, and took care of me when I was basically drugged. And then, she was threatened by an alien from the future, so I ended the threat. She knows who I am and she probably knows where I'm from. But her brother is Lex Luthor, and he's getting crazier by the day. Some of the things he says… I'm scared he will try to follow through on them. And Lena is so close to him. What if she starts to believe what he says about aliens?"
There was a beat of silence before Pamela spoke quietly, "Kara, do you like Lena?"
Kara turned to look at her, "Well, of course. She's a nice enough person."
Pamela shook her head with a chuckle, "No, Kara. I mean, do you like her in a romantic sense?"
Kara bolted up, almost whacking Pam in her haste to sit up, yelping, "Why would you think that?" The noise attracted a look from a passing couple, who hurried off whispering excitedly.
The redhead stared at the blonde with wide eyes and spoke in a hushed voice, "Keep your voice down. I only ask because of how you speak about her. You say how beautiful and smart she is, but your level of concern for her is a little much for near strangers. Just think it through for a moment. Would you be fine with just becoming her friend? Or do you think you might want more? Be honest with yourself."
Kara knew she wanted to be friends with the youngest Luthor, but she didn't think she would be content with just that. Her mind kept wandering to the way Lena looked in that club, how her body had felt against her own as they danced in the haze of the Iceberg Lounge. With that thought, she knew that she would never be able to just be friends with the green eyed woman. But she also didn't just want to be friends with benefits, either. She would need more than that.
Pamela saw the realization dawn in the blonde's eyes and she nodded her head, "That's what I thought, sweetie. Now, go home and relax. You'll need a plan for how you can win her over. After all, she plays things close to the chest and you don't have any experience in wooing a girl. Flowers and chocolates won't quite do it for this one."
Kara gave Pamela a tight hug before stepping back, "Thank you, Pamela. I hadn't expected to see anyone when I came here but I am happy that you were here to help me realize what I really want. I'll have my mom give you a call!" Kara waved goodbye before running out of the conservatory and down to her motorcycle. She mounted the bike and sped away, dodging traffic as she went.
The next morning saw Kara eating a bowl or three of Lucky Charms when her brother wandered in with the newspaper. He was laughing as he read an article, "What's so funny, huh?"
He shrugged nonchalantly and threw the paper on the table in front of Kara, "Oh, nothing really. Apparently some young bachelor was seen with a redhead yesterday." Kara hummed for a moment before choking on her cereal as the realization dawned on her. Cheeks bulging with cereal, she scrambled to grab the newspaper. Her eyes grew wider with every passing word until finally it became too much and she couldn't hold the cereal in her mouth anymore. She almost did a spit take, but with a large swallow, she was able to avoid having partially chewed Lucky Charms and milk all over the table and newspaper.
"What the fuck?" She desperately scanned the paper as if searching for some answer that just wasn't there. According to the paper, Karson Wayne had been seen getting cozy with a certain redheaded Dr. Pamela Isley at the Giordano Botanic Gardens. That couple that had passed by at the conservatory yesterday must've told the press, even if they had no idea what was actually going on. People would do anything to make a little money, after all. Dick pointed to the paper, "Turn the page, Kar." She did and her eyes closed in on a picture of her and Pam! When did they even take that? What would Lena think? She would think that Kara wasn't available and that she was dating Pam! Pamela was attractive, but Kara was way more interested in Lena.
Kara let out a sigh as she put the paper down. This was going to suck.
Lena was packing the last of her clothes into a bag, and listening to the tv drone on about absolutely nothing when the name Karson caught her ears. She turned to see a report about Kara being seen at the Botanical Gardens with an attractive red head. There was speculation on if they were dating and if so, how long had they been dating? Well if Kara had decided to date someone, then that was fine by her. At least for now. She was going to be in Metropolis for the next few weeks anyways working at one of the many LexCorp labs until her own lab could be set up in Gotham.
She would let Kara mess around if she wished, but as soon as she got back to Gotham, Kara was hers.