Chapter 6: First Date
*Kara's Point of View*
Two weeks had passed since I was discharged from the hospital. Elsa and Anna have been spending time at our house every other day claiming that they want to help me cope with the traumatic events that had occurred. Of course, I didn't argue. It was nice having a little more decent life in the house.
Anna and Hans would go off and do their own things while Elsa and I learned a little more about each other. I found myself falling for the girl each and every time I saw her. She usually snuggled up by my side when watching movies. Having her by my side was the best feeling in the world.
Of course, Hans and I would take turns pretending to work the night shift so that we could continue our patrols of the city. Thankfully, Elsa and Anna didn't seem to question it. As much as I wanted to tell Elsa, it was still too soon.
Sadly, kidnappings had increased throughout the city in these two weeks alone. The ages of the victims ranged from newborn to about 45, both males and females, and all were mutants. We managed to save most of them, but on days when there were multiple strikes in one night, we were not so lucky. Hans and I took whatever time we had to investigate and try to discover who planned the kidnappings and what they were planning to do to so many innocent lives. I copied the powers of every mutant I saved just in case I was ever in a situation where my wings or Hans' teleportation could not save us.
Tonight, two weeks after my discharge, was my day off from patrol and my first official date with Elsa. I was getting dressed in my room when Hans walked in.
"Well look at you. Looking sharp, sis." Hans said. "I wish you would wear a dress, but the suit works just as good."
"You know why I don't wear dresses, Hans. Tonight is my first date wth Elsa and I want it to go well. I don't need to be questioned as to why I have so many scars." I said.
"I understand. Maybe once you tell her, you can retire the suit and switch to those dresses you use to wear."
"Maybe, but let me get through this first date. I'm already nervous as it is without having to think about telling her about Archangel." I said as I tied my hair into a low ponytail.
"Nothing to be nervous about, sis. It's going to be a great night." Hans said as he approached me. He kissed my temple and smiled. "Where are you two heading?"
"The Dragons Den." I said with a sly grin.
"No freaking way?!" He yelled. "That's the most expensive place! I hear it has superb food, live music, and practically almost filled with royalty! It's a nightclub and restaurant all in one! How did you manage to get in there?! The waiting list is over 6 months long for famous people! You're a doctor!"
"Hans, I have my ways with people just as you have your ways with women." I said as I walked to the door. Hans ran in front of me to block the exit.
"No way, missy. Tell me how you did it! Come on, sis! I helped you with Elsa!" He wined.
"Okay, alright. I'll tell you. Doctor Shang's wife, Mulan, knows the owner of The Dragons Den. They're best friends. I asked if she could help me out and my only price was that I trade some work days with Shang so that they can go to China to visit her family. It was too good, so I agreed and her friend got me a reservation and a free membership."
Hans' jaw dropped. It was almost like he had found gold. "You gotta let me use the membership, sis! Please!"
"I'll let you, bro. Stop the begging. But not tonight."
He pulled me in for a hug. "You're the best sister ever!"
"Hans! You're crushing me!"
"Whoops! Sorry, sis." He laughed and looked at his watch. "Look at the time. You better get going. Tell Elsa and Anna I say hi!"
"Will do. Bye!"
*Elsa's point of view*
"Do you have any idea where she's taking you?" Anna asked.
"I have no clue. She said to dress up, so I did. I just hope I'm not overly dressed."
Kara had called me last night saying that we were going out tonight. It's our first date alone together and I have no idea where we're going or what we are going to do. She asked me to dress up, so I did. I put on my ice blue dress and braided my hair in a French braid. I just hope that I'm not over doing it. For the first time in forever, I'm nervous. Kara is the only girl I've ever liked this much. I might possibly love her, but it's still too soon to even consider telling her that. I want this to be absolutely perfect.
"Elsa, you look great. Absolutely stunning. Kara is going to drool when she sees you." Anna said with a laugh.
"I hope you're right, Anna. Can I say something crazy?" I asked.
"You know you can tell me anything, Els. What's on your mind?"
We walked over to the couch and sat down. "Kara makes me feel so happy. The way she looks at me, holds me, talks to me... She makes me feel like I'm the only girl in the world. Is it insane that I feel like..." I took a deep breath. "Like I love her?"
"Elsa, love strikes at any given time. You met her a little over three weeks ago and you two have been spending a lot of time with each other. If you have feelings for her, then don't worry about it. Let them come. If you ever feel worried about something, talk to Kara. I know that she'll listen to everything you say. She understands."
"How can you be so sure?" I asked.
"Because I feel the same whenever I'm with Hans. They're twins, Elsa. I think that their hearts are in the right place. Everything that you feel with Kara is what I feel with Hans. I get it." She pulled me in for a hug. "And if you feel the need to tell Kara how you feel, then follow your heart and go for it."
"I will. Thank you, Anna." Suddenly there was a knock on the door. "That must be Kara. How do I look? Should I change? What if she doesn't like my dress?"
"Elsa! Relax! Now you're the one rambling." She laughed. "You look stunning. Now go answer the door."
"Okay. You're right. Thank you." I took a deep breath and walked to the door. "Alright. Here we go." I opened the door.
*Kara's point of view*
Sweet baby Jesus, she was gorgeous. My code name may be Archangel, but I was dating an angel. I couldn't take my eyes off her.
"Hello Kara." She said in a flirtatious voice, but I couldn't speak. My eyes were locked on to hers. "Kara?" She said again.
"O-oh I'm so sorry. I just saw the most beautiful woman in the world and she stole my breath away."
"You flirt. You look beautiful as well. So very beautiful." She scanned my body up and down. Her eyes made my knees weak. "Oh Elsa, I've fallen in love with you." I thought.
"Thank you, my lady. Well, we better get going." I peered over her shoulder to see Anna. "Hans says hello to you both."
"And we say hello back." Anna said. "Take care of my sister, Kara." She warned.
"I won't let her out of my sight. I promise." I said as I made a cross over my heart.
"Good." She turned to Elsa and gave her a hug. "Have fun, sis. Be careful."
"I will. See you in a few hours." Elsa said as she took my arm. I escorted her to my car, a red Lamborghini. I helped her in to the passenger side before heading to the driver side. Once in, I looked to Elsa again. I eyed her up and down. The slit in her dress revealed a smooth, creamy leg. It took all my willpower to not ravish her right then and there. I kept staring until we both locked eyes on each other.
"You know," She began. "If you're a good girl, maybe I'll let you get a feel of something later on."
Ah, the flirting continues. "Don't start something you can't finish, Elsa." I said with a wink. I turned on the car and took off down the road.
"Believe me, Kara. I intend to finish everything I start." She purred as she reached for my leg and gave it a squeeze. My heart rate sped up and my palms began to sweat. This girl will be the absolute end of me if she keeps this up. I didn't say anything back. She knew that she had won this round and decided to let me have a break. We drove in comfortable silence. The radio was off and the only sound was that of the engine of the car. Elsa grabbed my hand and interlaced our fingers as she looked at the sights of the city. Even though she wasn't looking at me, I could feel that something was on her mind, and from the look of it, it was big.
"Elsa, are you alright?" I asked, which made her jump out of her trance.
"I'm fine, Kara. I was just thinking."
"About?" She was quiet. It looked like she wanted to tell me, but she wouldn't. I was starting to worry. "Elsa, you can tell me anything. I won't judge. Please tell me what's wrong."
"It's nothing. I promise." She said, but I could easily see through her façade. She was hiding something, but now was not the time. I simply smiled and nodded slowly.
The Dragons Den was in view. Elsa was still looking outside when we pulled up to the restaurant. When we stopped, she looked to the building and then to me with wide eyes.
"Kara... This is The Dragons Den." She said with a confused voice.
"I can see that." I said with a smirk. "Come on. We have reservations." We stepped out of the car and walked to the door. There was a line of people hoping to get inside. I grabbed Elsa by the waist and pulled her to me as we walked to the front of the line. At the door was an ape of a man. He was hunched forward and had a purple eye.
"Are you on the list?" He asked with a raspy voice. I nodded. "Name?"
"Southern, Kara." I responded. He search the list and nodded once he found my name.
"Welcome to The Dragons Den, Ms. Southern." He greeted as he held the door open for us. I motioned for Elsa to enter first as I followed closely behind.
The inside was amazing. Dragon statues lined the walls all around the building. The entire place was packed. Not a single opening was available. A stage was towards the back with a live pop band was performing while people danced to their hearts content. But this was just the first floor. The second floor was for VIP members. On the second floor was a bar filled with the most expensive liquor money could buy and private dining rooms. It was the area where actors, singers, and any other famous people would go to relax and have a good time without the ambush of paparazzi.
Elsa couldn't believe her eyes. They sparkled with the flashing lights. It was easy to see that she was having the time of her life, even though the night had just begun. I grabbed a hold of her hand and she turned to me.
"Come. Our table awaits."
"But Kara," she looked to the tables. "It's packed and there isn't a table available."
"Yes there is. Come with me."
Her eyebrows furrowed as she followed my lead. We walked to the entrance of the second floor. It was being guarded by a heafty, Chinese man.
"Hello." He said in the calmest voice. "I'm Chien Po. How may I assist two beautiful women such as yourself?"
"Mulan told us to come here. She said to ask for a man named Mushu." I explained.
"Ah yes. Fa Mulan did mention that two of her friends would be coming tonight, and any friend of Mulan is a friend of ours." He bowed and opened the door. "Go to the bar and ask a man named Ling to direct you to Mushu. Enjoy your night, ladies."
We began to walk up the stairs. Elsa was next to me and she was giggling.
"What are you giggling about, Elsa?"
"Nothing. It just... You must really have a way with people to get in this place."
I stopped in the middle of the stairway. "I know how to make deals, Elsa. It's one of my many talents." I approached her. She slowly backed away to the wall as I placed both of my hands on either side of her body. "If I truly want something," I whispered as I looked into her eyes, "then I will get it." I leaned in to the point that our heads were side by side and took a deep breath in. Then I turned my head and kissed her cheek. She immediately flushed and gulped.
"Oh poor, sweet Elsa. Do I make you nervous?" Payback time!
"No. You make me feel something, but nervous isn't it." She said as she wrapped her visible leg around my body and pulled me closer.
"Oh fuck! Abort mission! Abort mission!" I screamed in my head. Her arms wrapped around my neck and I could feel her beautiful breasts through her dress.
"Uh, E-Elsa. M-m-maybe this i-isn't the place t-to be doing that."
"Well, well, well. Now look who the nervous one is. Just remember this Kara," She said. She grabbed a fist full of my hair and pulled my head to the side so that my neck was visible to her. She leaned in and kissed me. Chills ran up and down my spine. The then licked the lobe of my ear. "Just remember that you're mine and mine alone."
"Fuck! if she keeps this up, I'm going to reveal my secret and fly her home and make her mine!" Thankfully, she stopped and faced me so that our eyes met. I could tell that she wanted to kiss me, but not yet. She put her leg back down and released me.
"Come on. I'm starving." She said as she continued up the stairs. I was still in heaven, but quickly snapped out of it when I saw her open the door. I caught up to her and together we entered.
It was calm on the second floor. Many rich and famous people were enjoying their meals and having a drink or two. We walked to the bar and found a tall, skinny man serving drinks. He came over to us.
"What can I get for you, ladies?"
"Are you Ling?" I asked.
"Yes ma'am, I am. How can I help you?"
"We're looking for Mushu. My name is Kara Southern and I was referred by Mulan."
"Oh yes. Of course. He mentioned that he was expecting you two. I'll go get him. Give me one second."
"Thank you very much."
He gave us a bow and took off. We waited at the bar for about two minutes before Ling returned followed by a short, sassy-looking man. He walked straight to us.
"Hello and welcome to The Dragons Den. Now which of you is Doctor Southern?"
I extended my hand for a shake. "That would be me. And please, call me Kara."
He grabbed my hand and shook it. "Well, then hello Kara and welcome. And who is this beautiful lady?"
"This is Elsa, my date for this evening." Elsa extended her hand which he also grabbed and shook.
"Well it's a pleasure to meet you both. Mulan has said that you and your brother are two of the best emergency doctors that she's ever known. But don't let Shang know." He laughed. "Please, come. Your table is this way."
He led us to a private table that had a two way mirror to see the band perform.
"Here you are. I'll send a server to tend to you shortly. Enjoy!" He bowed and disappeared.
I walked over to a seat and pulled it out. "My lady." I offered to her. She smiled and walked over to take a seat. Then I sat down opposite of her. A waiter came to our table and offered a bottle of champagne, which we gladly accepted. He poured us our first glasses and left the bottle to us and offered us menus before he left. Finally, we were alone.
"This place is wonderful, Kara. I never thought I would come here."
"I'm glad you like it."
"I'm just curious about one thing."
"And what exactly would that be?"
She sat sideways on the chair and crossed her beautiful legs. "How on earth did you manage to pull this off. Seriously. This place is impossible to get in." She took a sip of her champagne.
"A favor exchange with the wife of one of my co-workers. Nothing big or illegal." We both laughed. "I just wanted our first date to be memorable and pleasant."
"Kara." She said. She stood up and walked over to me. She then sat on my lap and wrapped her arms around my neck once again. Our eyes were locked on each other. "This is a wonderful gesture and I'm loving every moment of it, but please know that it doesn't matter what we do or where we go. As long as I am with you, I will always be happy. You do understand that, right?"
I continued to stare into her eyes as I slowly wrapped my arms around her waist. "Of course I understand, Elsa. I feel the same way. I love y...being with you! I love being with you." I corrected. Elsa's eyes went wide. She raised an eyebrow and my heart began to race. I broke contact with her and stared at her neck. Her jugular was pounding as I counted the beats of her heart that were just as fast as mine.
"Kara, what were you..."
"Hello, ladies." The waiter said. Just in time! "Are you two ready to order?"
"Uh, yes." Elsa said. She looked to me and then back to the waiter. I knew she was replaying what had happened in her head. She slowly got off of my lap and returned to her seat. "We're ready to order" Holy crap! That was close
The rest of the night went off without any incidents. We ate peacefully, drank a little, and we somehow ended up on the dancefloor. Elsa, who was a little drunk at the time, suggested that we dance and I decide that it would be fun. The majority of the songs were fast paced. Elsa would not let me out of her sight for one second. I knew that several women on the dance floor were staring at the both of us. They even tried to bump into us so that we would split and dance with them instead of each other, but she didn't allow that and neither did I. She practically claimed me on the dance floor when she grinded herself on me.
The Dragons Den was preparing to close by the time we left. Elsa was beyond drunk. She hummed and stumbled a bit as we walked to the car. I had to hold her arm to make sure she wouldn't fall. Once she was in and buckled up, I got in the car and drove back towards her house. She sang along with the radio all the way home. It was amusing, until she looked at me.
"You're so beautiful." She said as she reached for my thigh.
"Elsa, you're drunk." Her hand slid up my thigh. I placed my hand over hers in order to stop her.
"I know you want me, Kara. I want you too. Lets forget about my place and have a little fun elsewhere."
"I don't think that's a good idea. You're drunk and I will not take advantage of you like that."
Elsa was silent. Her hand remained under mind. She looked like she was thinking about something. Perhaps the same thing she was thinking about when we were heading to The Dragons Den. She took her hand back and hung her head. Her breathing altered a bit as if she was having difficulty breathing. We we're about five miles from her apartment when I pulled over on the side of the road.
"Elsa, are you alright?" I asked. Her eyes began to water and a smile formed on her face.
"Nothing is wrong, Kara. I just can't believe that I managed to find someone like you who is concerned about me and will not do me any harm. I've had horrible relationships before. I truly am grateful." She placed a hand on my cheek and drew me closer to her as she leaned in. Our faces were so close that I could feel her breath on my lips. She pulled me in and I melted in the kiss.
*Elsa's Point of View*
"These lips. I know these lips, but from where?" I thought. The kiss was gentle and sweet. I pulled her closer to the point where she was out of her seat and almost in mine. I sucked on her lips and licked them as I begged for entrance. I wanted to feel her tongue and I wanted to taste her. I kept licking until she finally got the hint and opened her mouth. Her tongue tasted like the champagne. She began to pull me back over to her seat until I was sitting in her lap. I attempted to feel her up, but she held my hands so that I wouldn't get too touchy. I felt so aroused just by kissing her, but I still couldn't figure out why I knew her lips. Where did I feel these lips before? After what felt like forever, we broke away gasping for air.
"That was amazing." She huffed.
"Indeed it was. Thank you for everything, Kara."
"No, thank you." She winked at me. She then looked at her hand. She was gently stroking my hands. "Let's get you home, Elsa.
"Yes. Lets." I said as I returned to my seat and buckled in. Once I was ready, she drove off again.
It wasn't long until we reached my apartment. Kara got out of the car first and then assisted me out. I tripped over my two feet and fell into her arms. "Damn. She's strong." She then helped me stand straight. I grabbed her arm and began walking when I stumbled and ended up in her arms again. Kara began to laugh.
"You're very drunk, aren't you?"
"Apparently. I don't think I can walk two steps without falling."
"You've just proven that theory to be correct. Here. Let me help you."
I was expecting her to get a better grip of me, but what she did was even better. She bent down and placed an arm underneath my legs and the other behind my back. She then lifted me up and carried me bridal style. She then walked over to the door and knocked with her foot since I couldn't remember where I put my keys.
"Who is it?" Anna's voice sounded through the door. Kara spoke.
"Anna, it's Kara. Open up." Anna quickly opened the door.
"Elsa, what happened."
"Oh nothing. Just a little drunk." I said with a smile.
"Mind if I take her to her room?" Kara asked.
"No, not at all. Go ahead." She said as she opened the door so Kara could carry me in.
She carried me effortlessly in my house as she followed Anna. I placed a hand on an unclothed portion of her chest just as we reached my room. Anna opened the door and left us alone for a while. Kara thanked her before she went to her room and closed the door. She walked in and gently placed me on my bed and sat down next to me. "This feels familiar."
"I had a wonderful time with you tonight, Elsa." She said.
"Same here. And I'm sorry about what happened in the car. I didn't mean to try and seduce you."
She raised an eyebrow at me. "You didn't? Are you sure about that, because that is not what I got from the kiss."
I blushed. "You're right. I did... do want you, but it's too soon." I sat up so that we were on the same level. "I don't want to mess things up by rushing."
"Me either. But I do want to kiss you again."
"Then do it." I dared.
She leaned in and took my lips once again. I melted into her embrace. She placed a hand behind my neck to hold me closer as my hands grasped her hair and rubbed her back. Slowly, she guided me back down on the bed and added more force to the kiss. I opened my mouth for her and she quickly drove her tongue inside my mouth. Our tongues danced together. It felt so wonderful that I couldn't help but moan in her mouth. I thought she would back away, but it only encouraged her. When we broke away, she quickly latched onto my neck and began to kiss and lick me. I closed my eyes to enjoy the feeling, but it didn't last long. A memory returned.
I opened my eyes. "The hospital. Archangel. The kiss. These lips. Kara is.."
I pushed her off of me so hard that she nearly fell off the bed. I remembered that kiss from Archangel very clearly, and Kara's lips felt the same.
"Elsa, is something wrong? Did I go too far?" Kara asked. She was obviously concerned.
"Archangel."
Kara's eyes widened. "What did you say?" She asked.
"Archangel. You're Archangel." I said confidently as I stood up from the bed and backed away from her.
*Kara's Point of View*
"How the hell did she find out?! Maybe I can shake her off. Play it cool, Kara."
"Elsa," I said as I stood up from the bed and began to walk towards her. She continued to back up. "You're confused. It's the alcohol playing tricks on you."
"No. I know you're Archangel. I know those lips." She said as she pointed at me. "There's no way you can hide the truth from me. I know I'm right."
"Elsa, please listen to me." I said calmly.
"No! Don't even think for one second that I don't know what you're doing." Her back hit the wall. There was no more room to run. "Please, don't lie to me, Kara." She began to cry. "She's afraid of me." I thought. The sight broke my heart. I didn't want to lie to her. I hung my head down and thought about what to do next.
"Elsa," I began. "You're confused. I'm not Archangel. I don't have wings, as you can see. I'm not a mutant. You have nothing to be afraid of."
"No, you're lying!" She yelled. She wasn't backing down from her theory. "I've kissed those lips before at the hospital!"
"You're mistaken. Our first kiss was in the car just a few minutes ago, not at the hospital. Please, Elsa. Believe me." I approached her with caution. I didn't want her to be afraid of me, but why was she afraid? Archangel saved her and kissed her. Why is she scared? "Elsa, why are you afraid?"
"I'm not afraid, Kara. I just... I want the truth." I had finally reached her and I slowly raised my hand to touch her face. She flinched before contact was made, but I still touched her. I could feel her trembling and her skin was cold. Ice cold.
"The truth is that I care about you, Elsa. I've cared about you from the moment we met in the emergency room. I'm not Archangel. Believe me." Lies, lies, and more lies. Way to go, Kara. She won't forgive you if she ever finds out. I continued to stroke her cheek ever so gently. Our eyes were locked onto each other. It was as if she was searching for answers in them.
"I-I... you're right." She finally said. She began to relax under my touch as she slid down to the floor. I followed her down. "I'm so sorry, Kara. I was just... confused? Alcohol.."
"You don't need to explain yourself, Elsa."
"Maybe it's just the memories from those nights."
"Maybe." I said. I felt so guilty lying to her. She doesn't deserve these lies. I grabbed her hands and helped her to her feet. She was still tipsy, so I grabbed her arm and guided her to the bed once again. She slowly laid down. I could tell that her mind was somewhere else as she stared at the ceiling. She didn't even notice me touching her face and removing stray hairs. "Elsa?" I called.
She looked to me once again. Tears were already forming. "You wouldn't lie to me, would you?"
Right in the heart. "No, Elsa. I wouldn't lie to you." I leaned in and placed a gentle kiss on her temple. "If you ever need anything, Elsa, feel free to call me. I don't care if it's one in the morning or one in the afternoon. If you need me or you want to see me, I'll always be there for you."
That did it. Tears began flowing from her eyes and I gently wiped them away. Her temperature was back to normal and she looked as if she was relaxing. She nodded her head in approval. I could feel a sharp pain in my chest growing. Guilt. I laid next to her and held her close as I rubbed circles into her back. She snuggled into my neck and wrapped her arms around me. It wasn't long until I heard gentle snores coming from her. Good. She's asleep. I quietly slipped away from her grasp and walked out of her room. She walked back into the living room and found Anna drinking a hot chocolate. We bid each other goodnight as I walked out to my car and took off down the road.
Until next time! Please R&R!
-warriorangel21
