A/N: Normally I only post MWF or T/TH/SA but tomorrow is going to be crazy so I'll post early. Enjoy! Reviews=Happy authors.
It was nearly sunset when I landed on Lena's balcony. I tapped lightly on the glass to get the C.E.O.'s attention. Turning, the older woman waved me in since the phone was tucked between her ear and her shoulder. Entering, I waited patiently and tried not to think about last night. "Yes, that will be fine. I'll see you tomorrow at three. Thank you." Ending the call, Lena leaned back in her chair. "It's good to see you on your feet again."
"Yes, I wanted to thank you for all of your help." Looking around, I was surprised that it looked as if nothing had happened. "The construction team did a quick job."
"They did, yes. The men left about two hours ago. And no need to thank me again. How are you feeling?"
"Much better. The lamps helped but yesterday all I did was laid in the sun like a cat and got the rest of my strength back."
"Maybe we should call you Catgirl instead." She teased.
"No…I like Supergirl better." I tried not to fidget. She wants to ask something. "What is it?" Lena's brow rose. "You have a certain look when you're not sure about whether or not to ask something. Like Kara's crinkle when she's upset."
A soft chuckle bubbled up Lena's throat. "I'm sure Kara told you that? She has an eye for detail. That's one reason I knew she would make a great reporter."
"Yes, she told me. What do you want to ask?"
Standing, Lena rounded her desk much like she did during our first one on one interview. "We don't know one another very well, but, I wanted to ask why you've not told the woman you're obviously pining over how you feel."
My face paled. "I…uhm…," Turning, I had to look at anything besides Lena. Her eyes are like Kryptonite I swear. Maybe I can kill two birds with one stone. "We pine over the same woman."
"Excuse me?"
"Kara and I...we long for the same woman." I tried to keep my voice from wavering but failed.
"Kara? She's attracted to women?"
Is that hope in her voice? "Yes." My voice became stronger.
"Who does she long for?"
"That's for her to say. And don't ask who I long for." Turning, I tried not to grin. "You're smart Miss. Luthor, but I'm not one to fall for your smooth tricks."
A playful grin tugged at red lips. "You think I'm smooth?" Lena's voice had dropped an octave as she walked towards me. With each step she took, I took a step back. "What is it, Supergirl? It's not like I can hurt you."
"I…I need to go." I felt guilty for flying away but I knew if I stayed, I wouldn't be able to keep myself from rambling and spilling everything.
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"Kara,"
I nearly jumped under my desk when I heard Lena's voice. "L-Lena…," I tried not to twitch under the woman's calm stare. "H-how are you?"
"I'm well. Can we talk in private?"
"Uh, sure. I was about to take lunch. Want to grab a bite?" She's acting as if nothing happened last night with Supergirl. That makes me uneasy.
"Sure. Lunch sounds great."
When we exited the building, Lena started towards a sleek, jet black, Camaro. "Ready to go?" Pulling out a key fob, she unlocked the doors. "Hop in."
"This is yours?" It's so shiny! Sitting, I looked at all the nobs and buttons. "This is incredible."
Chuckling, Lena revved the engine. "I'm a powerful woman Miss. Danvers. I need a powerful car." That's the same voice as last night. She knows! I smiled nervously as I buckled up. "Where to?"
"Anywhere is fine."
"Sadly you only have an hour. Otherwise, I'd take you to this little Italian place outside of town. It has the best pizza you've ever tasted."
"We could always have dinner there one night." The words came out of my mouth before I could stop them.
"Tomorrow." It wasn't a question. And I found it extremely sexy.
"Sounds good." I paused, "Outside of town, there's a long strip of road, can we…maybe take this car for a real test drive?"
A devilish grin tugged at Lena's lips. "Kara Danvers, are you suggesting we break the law and speed?"
"N-no. Not…." I bit my lip. "Maybe…"
The brunette's grin grew when I blushed. "It's set then. Tomorrow night I'll pick you up at seven. We can go to dinner and then we'll see what this baby can really do."
Xxx
Thankfully, Alex was off and allowed me to freak out on and off for hours. "I'm going on a date with Lena!"
Snorting, my sister sighed. "Yes, we've been over this for the past five hours." Smiling, Alex threw a pillow at me. "What are you going to wear?"
"I don't know. Something blue since it's my color. As for the rest, I have no clue. I can't wear my hair curly because that screams Supergirl. No matter how much I like my hair curly."
Snorting again, Alex shook her head. "You're such a girl."
"Well yeah, I mean I'm Supergirl. Now, pants, dress, or skirt? I hope Lena wears a skirt or dress. Her legs are amazing."
"Wow, Kara. Just wow."
Red heat crept up my neck. "I didn't mean to say that out loud…,"
"Mmhmm. Suuurrreeee." She smirked.
Seven came and Lena's Camaro pulled into view. "Ready to go?"
"Yeah." She's acting differently. She was so forward yesterday but now she's soft. I wonder what's going on. "I'm starving."
"Well that's good. Let's go." We drove in a comfortable silence until we left town. "This car has an amazing sound system. What kind of music do you like?"
"Mostly everything. My iPod is pretty eclectic. Recently, I've been listening to musicals…,"
"Musicals?" I blushed again. Smiling, Lena pressed a few buttons. ""Cell Block Tango," it is. And then maybe "All That Jazz"?"
"You like Chicago?" I was genuinely surprised.
"Don't tell anyone." The music started to play as she turned up the volume. "He had it coming. He had it coming. If you'd have been there, if you'd have seen it, I bet you would have done the same." Glancing over, Lena chuckled. "Come on Kara. Loosen up." Rolling down the windows, she continued. "You know how people have these little habits that can get you down? Like Bernie. Bernie liked to chew gum. No, not chew. Pop." I couldn't help but laugh seeing Lena dance in her seat.
"He had it coming. He had it coming. If you'd have been there, if you'd have seen it, I bet you would have done the same." I tried not to laugh the entire time.
"There you go! I knew you had it in you, Kara." Lena and I joined harmonized and actually sounded pretty good together. Her voice is beautiful. This is nothing like the business woman I've come to care so much about. I didn't realize we had come to a stop until Lena spoke. "Well, we're here. I called ahead so we'll be seated right away."
"Miss. Luthor, it's a pleasure to see you. Right this way." I followed close behind as the waiter weaved us through the tables. I was surprised when he took us to the roof. The table was soaked in moonlight and set for two. "Take a seat and I'll be back shortly to take your orders."
"Thank you, Parker."
"You had all of this set up for us?" This is incredible.
"I never do anything half assed." She paused, "So to speak."
"Sounds just like you." After skimming the menu, I looked at the night's sky. It's so clear and beautiful. It makes me miss home.
"Is everything alright?"
"Yeah, I just…in the city you can't see the stars like this. They're beautiful. But they don't shine a light to…," I bit my tongue before I said something else.
"Shine a light to…the woman you and Supergirl pine over?" Lena's voice was smooth and inviting.
"She told you…,"
"I think I already knew." Folding her menu, Lena's gaze met mine. Before she could continue, Parker returned.
"Is everything alright?"
"Everything is fine." I smiled at the young man. After taking our orders, he left. Biting my lip, I took a shaky breath. "S-so you k-know...h-how I…,"
"Yes." Lena took my hand in hers. "I know. And I feel the same way." Before I could respond, Lena was swept into a man's arms.
A menacing laugh escaped his throat. "I have your woman, Supergirl. If you want her back, you'll come to the docks tomorrow night."
"Kara!" Lena tried to fight him but couldn't break free from his grip. Gaston shot me with a kryptonite dart before I could follow him. I had to watch in horror as the woman I loved was kidnapped.
Back at the D.E.O., I nearly kicked in the door. "We need to find Gaston!"
"Excuse me?" Hank spun on his heels.
"I said we need to find him, now! He took Lena. Either you help me find him and lock him up or I'll kill him."
The Martian's eyes grew. "Okay."
Xxx
"Gaston!" I tried using my x-ray vision to see through the containers but failed. They were all lined with led. I just found out Lena feels the same way and then she's ripped away from me. I will not let her be harmed. Especially now. "Gaston! Show yourself or I'll…,"
"Kara!" I knew it was a trap, but I flew towards Lena's voice anyway. She's in pain. "Don't! It's a tra-,"
Ripping the door off the container, my stomach dropped when I saw her bloody face. "Lena…," Taking a step forward, a familiar pain hit me in the chest. "What…."
Letting her head fall, a sob escaped the brunette's throat. "He stuck me with a substance…my blood is laced with kryptonite. You shouldn't have come."
"I'm not leaving you here." By now, I was on my knees. I tried crawling towards Lena but the closer I got the weaker I became. "I can't…"
"You have to. Even if you save me, we can't... I refuse to let you hurt yourself for my sake."
It may have been Cat washing off on me but, I laughed. "Then it's a good thing it's not your choice." Getting to my feet, I used the container to walk. "Do you trust me?"
Lena's brow creased. "Always, but…," Pulling out a specialized gun, I pointed it at Lena's chest. "Kara, what are you doing?"
"I love you Lena Luthor." Pulling the trigger, a dart full of poison hit the older woman in the chest.