Update: I still didnt write that ethics paper. And oh! Another chapter! I was really moved by all of the responses I got from this and decided to add one more chapter. I hope you guys enjoy it :)
Also, this isn't beta'd so any and all mistakes are mine.
Disclaimer: I don't own Supergirl or any of its characters
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"Cat we're going to be late!" Kara shouted from another room.
"Well I'm sorry that not all of us have super speed." Cat said as she entered the living room while putting on one earring.
Kara sped across the room and brushed up against Cat from behind, her breath right on Cat's ear. "Oh now you want to complain about my super speed?" Kara said, making Cat shiver. Cat spun around and pulled Kara into a deep kiss. Kara moaned and wrapped her arms around the older woman's waist, pressing them together even more.
"If you start this now, we're never going to make it." Cat said.
"I started it? You're the one who just kissed me." Kara said, pressing their foreheads together.
"Hey Mom are you-nope, okay, you guys are busy." Carter said. He wanted to see if his mom and Kara are done getting ready but quickly turned on his heel when he saw them so close. Kara laughed as she let go of Cat.
"It's okay to come out Carter, we're decent." Kara called out and let out one last laugh when she heard him walk out of his room.
"Guys you're already late and I was supposed to be at Aunt Alex's ten minutes ago." Carter sighed, sitting on the couch. Carter loved his mom, he loved Kara, and as much as that love knows no boundaries, not walking in on them making out like teenagers is something he'd love just a bit more.
"Oh I know that Carter, your mother on the other hand.." Kara said joining Carter on the couch.
"Okay okay I'm ready." Cat said, putting on her black coat. Kara and Carter got up and both of them agreed Cat looked wonderful. Of course, both of them agreed in different senses. Carter did say that his mother looked wonderful, but as his mother. Kara on the other hand..
Kara looked at the sight before her. Catherine Grant was dressed in a tight, knee length, emerald green dress that did wonders in bringing out her eyes, black five inch heels that helped show off her calf muscles and her black leather jacket gives her this edge. Kara is stuck between wanting to just take her right there or just marvel on how hot Cat looks.
"I do look good don't I?" Cat said facing the mirror. She turned around to see Kara staring at her and just winked.
"Kara. Control. Please." Carted pleaded. The last time they went out, Kara didn't have enough control and Carter ended up walking in on the two of them with Cat on the kitchen counter. He apparently, walked in at the right moment according to Kara. If he hadn't, things would've progressed further. At his disgusted groan, Cat slapped Kara on the arm as she slipped off the counter.
"Yes dear. Control." Cat said. Kara merely hummed in agreement and put on her own black pea coat which also matched her own heels and starkly contrasted with her knee-length, light blue dress, which unlike Cat's, is more flowing at the bottom.
"Okay lets go, everyone's dressed." Carter said pushing both women out the door.
Carter kissed both Cat and Kara goodbye and promised to listen and to call if anything as he got into the that would bring him to and from Alex's.
Once Cat and Kara got into their car, Cat noticed how nervous Kara became.
"Kara, honey, are you alright?" Cat asked, placing one hand on Kara's knee.
"Yea, yea I'm fine." Kara said, looking up at Cat, a smile playing on her face.
"Kara Danvers, you should know better than to lie to me by now." Cat said with a smirk, one that slightly fell when Kara took a deep breath.
"You know how you said, you wanted to use this evening to come out to everyone. Introduce me as your date?" Kara said the last part barely above a whisper.
"Yes.." Cat said, starting to worry if Kara didn't want others to know they're together. "Unless you don't want me to?" Of course Cat would never do anything Kara wasn't okay with, but they've spoken about this day quite a bit. The day when they would finally tell the world about their relationship.
"No no! I do, sweetie, of course I do." Kara said, picking up the worry in Cat's voice. She took Cat's hands in hers. "I just-can we hold off on it? Just for a couple of hours?" Kara was starting to feel the nerves transition to nausea. She didn't want Cat to think she didn't want others knowing about them. She does want everyone to know, but she wants to surprise everyone, including Cat.
"Yes, of course we can, I guess. But may I ask why?" Cat said, confused.
"Trust me?" Kara said with a sheepish smile.
"Okay." Cat said with a smile. Kara has proven herself trustworthy over and over again. If Kara wants to wait just a bit longer, then I'll wait.
Bracing themselves, Cat and Kara stepped out of the car and faced the flood of paparazzi. It was CatCo.'s fifteenth anniversary and anyone who's anyone was attending. Walking around, Cat and Kara greet any of Cat's associates and friends who congratulate Cat on her success. Cat of course, introduces Kara as her assistant. Everyone already knows who Cat Grant's assistant is. How could they not? Anyone who manages to survive working under Cat Grants scrutiny for more than two months is someone to take notice of.
Many times Kara was approached by high city officials, asking her to come work for them. Promises of higher pay, position and better working environments were made but Kara always turned them down, saying she enjoyed working at CatCo. Some, had the audacity to offer Kara a job right in front of the media mogul. After a glare that could send even the toughest into a pit of fear and a claim that Kara was hers and hers only, Cat quickly dismissed them without giving Kara the chance to speak save for a small "thank you, Miss Grant".
Kara began looking around the transformed conference floor. She saw various bars and tables decorated with a variety of flowers. She stopped looking around when her eyes locked onto a stage that was built just for this occasion. It had a small band playing, and a single microphone standing.
"Kitty!" Cat and Kara turned around and saw Lois Lane approaching them. Cat rolled her eyes at the woman.
"I told you to stop calling me that, Lane." Cat said crossing her arms in annoyance.
"Oh thats right, I apologize Kit Kat. Won't happen again." Lois said with a smirk. "Hello Kara." she said, going in for a hug.
"Hey Lois!" Kara said, hugging the woman back. "Is Clark here? And you look wonderful." Lois was wearing a mahogany, strapless gown with silver lined sequences.
"Thank you dear, so do you. And yes, he's just getting me a drink from the bar. Would you like anything?" Lois said, giving Kara a knowing look and not bothering to acknowledge the glare that was being sent her way by Cat.
"Uh, yea actually, I'll go get myself some water. Cat, do you want anything?" Kara asked.
"A dry martini would be nice." Cat gritted out, her eyes not leaving Lois's.
"O-okay. I'll be right back. Please, just don't kill each other." Kara said, heading towards the bar. Both women watched her join her cousin.
"How is it that you two are still together? Could've sworn you'd scare her off by now." Lois said.
"I could say the same thing about you and your man. You're no better than me. In any way for that matter."
"Says something doesn't it? How the only ones that managed to control us are aliens."
"Simply shows we're extraordinary ourselves." Cat says with a smirk. "Now if you'll excuse me, I have better things to do than stand here with you." Cat said walking away. Lois just scoffed and walked to the bar.
"Clark, hey!" Kara said as she came up to the bar. Clark was holding a glass of red wine, no doubt for Lois. Her smile widened when she saw him wearing a perfectly tailored suit.
"Kara." Clark said with a smile as he hugged her. "Are you okay?" He asked.
"Yea, why?" Kara asked, calling the bartender over.
"Your heart, Kara. It's beating really fast. You're nervous aren't you?"
"Maybe I'm just excited to see you, little cousin." Kara said with a laugh.
"We just saw each other last week. When you asked me where you can find Blue Kryptonite." Clark said chuckling. "Did you do it though?"
"Yes I did. And yes I'm really nervous." Kara said, playing with her hands.
"Can I see it?" Clark asked.
"I can't take it out here, there's too many people." Kara said looking around at the swarm of people walking around them. "You can see it, though." Kara said, motioning to her left coat pocket. Clark took the hint and slipped his glasses off. Using his x-ray vision, he saw through Kara's pocket and saw a little black box, with a ring that had a white gold band and a semi-medium sized piece of blue kryptonite in between two small emeralds on it.
"Wow Kara. That's beautiful." Clark said in awe.
"Thank you. I just hope she'll think the same." Kara said, again fidgeting with her hands. Clark set the glass down and took her hands in his.
"Kara, she's going to love it because she loves you. You two have been together for how long now? A year?"
"One year, three months and eleven days." Kara said automatically. "But what if-"
"What if nothing. Nothing about your relationship has lead me to believe that she might say no to this." Clark reassured her.
Kara sighed and put her hand in her pocket, twiddling the box in her hand. "Yea. I'm just nervous. I've never done this before." Kara chuckled. She saw Clark turn his head, seeing Lois approach them.
"Hey there, everything alright?" Lois asked, putting hand on Kara's shoulder.
"She's nervous." Clark said, handing the wine to Lois.
"Well we can't blame her." Lois said with a small laugh. "Don't worry Kara, I've known Cat long enough to know when she's in love."
"Thanks guys. Well, I should get her her drink." Kara said, picking up the martini. "Ill see you guys around?"
"We'll be here." Lois said, leaning on Clark. The latter gave Kara a curt nod with a smile.
Kara found Cat chatting away with one of the board members. Rather, he was chatting and Cat was just barely tolerating. Kara walked a little faster towards the pair and handed Cat her martini.
"Your drink, Miss Grant."
"Thank you Kiera."
"Leonard from accounting would like to speak to you." Kara said. Cat nodded and excused herself from whatever his name is.
"Leonard? Accounting? Really Kara?" Cat laughed as he sipped at her martini.
"Oh, I'm sorry, would you like to go back to Bob over there?" Kara said, motioning to the board member they just left.
"What I would like to do," Cat began, stopping her place. "Is," she lowered her voice so that only Kara would hear her. "Go back to bed and get you out of that dress." Cat heard the sharp intake of breath and a clearing of throat made by her assistant. She smiled, gave a subtle wink before continuing. "Don't worry dear, only a half hour more before we can leave."
"Right." Kara said with a small blush. Only a half hour more before we leave. Kara thought. She was feeling both exhilarated and nervous.
"Carter, are you ready?" Alex asked from the other side of the door. Said door opened and presented a fully groomed Carter Grant.
"Yep. All ready to go." Carter said with a beaming smile.
"Wow kid, you sure know how to clean yourself up." Alex joked.
"So do you. You look beautiful." Carter said, instantly blushing and ducking his head. He did think she looked wonderful. A black, strapless dress hugging Alex like a second skin.
"Aww Carter! You sure know how to make a girl smile don't you?" Alex teased, wrapping one arm around Carters shoulder. "Your mom doesn't know we're coming right?"
"No, only Kara." Carter said still blushing. "How are we getting in again?" he asked.
"We're going to sneak in, of course. And if anyone tries to catch us, I'll just show them this." Alex says, pulling out her DEO turning to FBI identification card.
"Thats so cool." Carter said. Because it's his mom's party, he can just walk in with anyone he wants, but his mom would be notified immediately. So thats why he decided to have Alex help him sneak in.
"You're damn right it is. Lets go and don't tell your mother I cursed in front of you." Alex said opening the front door.
A half hour passed too quickly for Kara's liking. She left Cat's side about three minutes ago, saying she was thirsty and wanted a drink, when really, she was getting ready to go up on stage. She decided to go on when she heard Cat looking for her. She stepped onto the reasonably sized stage and tapped the on the microphone to get everyones attention. Once everyone's eyes were on her, oh Rao, including Cat's, she spoke.
"Hi, everyone," She said with a small wave. "For those of you who don't know me, my name is Kara Danvers and I am Cat Grants assistant. We're all here today to celebrate fifteen years of the work and entertainment presented to us by CatCo. Worldwide Media. This is a very special day for my boss, Cat Grant so I would like to sing something for her, not to as my boss, but as someone more than that to me." Kara said, she locked eyes with Cat's wide eyes. "Cat you gave us the gift of this company and in return, I'd like to present you with something as well. Ladies and gentlemen, please feel free to take up a partner and dance along." Kara said and motioned for the band to start.
Cat instantly recognized the song by its first chords. She brought her hand up to her mouth to hide her gasp.
I'll always remember,
the song they were playing,
The first time we danced and I knew
Kara's eyes stayed locked on Cats. She knew that this was one of Cat's favorite songs. They silently danced to it one late night in the office.
Cat threw her phone onto the couch in her office which ended up bouncing back onto the floor, cracking. Carters father decided it was okay to let her know last minute that he'll be out for three weeks on vacation with some bimbo. Everyone in the office was gone and Kara was out doing her heroic duties so Cat had no one to yell out and no one to just hold. Two glasses of bourbon later, a small fluttering was heard outside on the balcony. Cat turned and saw Kara walking in with a small smile. Before Cat could say anything, Kara took her in her arms and just held her.
"Dance with me?" Kara asked. Cat just sighed. How did Kara always know when she needed a hug or just to be held? She'll never know. A dance was new though. She picked her head of the younger girls chest and looked up into blue eyes.
"And the music?" Cat asked. Kara took her phone with one hand, the other still wrapped around Cat, and put on Anne Murray.
"There." Kara said, kissing Cat's cheek. Cat let out a small laugh and danced with Kara throughout the song and long after that.
As we swayed to the music,
and held to each other,
I fell in love with you
Kara saw shock spreading across the faces of the guests. Lois and Clark however, simply took each other and began dancing in the middle of the floor, others slowly joining them. Kara made a mental note to thank them later.
Could I have this dance
for the rest of my life,
Could you be my partner
every night,
when we're together
it feels so right,
Could I have this dance
for the rest of my life
Kara closed her eyes, letting the music take her over. She looked back on her relationship with Cat. There were days filled with love and days filled with anything but.
Kara barely managed to avoid crashing through her apartment window. It was late, so late and Kara just wanted to get into bed. Another fight with Non left her physically and mentally drained. She crawled through her window and only then noticed Cat standing there with her arms crossed. "Cat?"
"This is the fourth time this week you've come in half dead." Cat said. Kara noticed the anger laced in her words.
"I'm sorry." Kara said. It's all she could say at her current state.
"I'll believe you when you actually stop nearly dying." Cat nearly yelled out. Her arms were crossed against her chest and her eyes were hard.
"Cat what do you want me to tell you? That'll i'll stop giving my all when I fight? I can't do that."
"You promised me that you'll be safe!"
"And I am!"
"This," Cat said pointing to Karas worn out body. "isn't safe."
"This," Kara said pointing at herself. "is what you agreed to be with, despite the consequences." Kara said. She was tired, she just wanted to sleep. She knows Cat always worried when she left to go do her heroic duties but tonight was just not the night for Kara to deal with them.
Cat glared at her. "Not this, Kara. Never this. Don't bother coming into work tomorrow." Cat said as she left the younger girls apartment.
I'll always remember,
that magic moment,
When I held you close to me
Kara opened her eyes and was happy to see more people have joined her cousin on the floor. Couples looking lovingly into each others eyes as they whisper to one another. She sees others throwing different looks at Cat, clearly starting to get the picture of whats going on between the two women. Kara knew a media storm might be coming, but all she could do was smile as she continued singing.
Cat let out a groan as she threw the layouts that were handed to her earlier in the day, onto the floor. That was when Kara decided to walk in. Kara looked down at the papers that were spread across the floor. Without a word, she carefully picked them up and placed them on the coffee table. Kare then walked behind Cat's chair and placed her hands on Cat's shoulder, massaging them gently. "Tough day today, huh?." Kara said, the day technically finished two hours ago when everyone left, but of course Kara stayed behind. Cat just hummed in agreement and leaned into Karas touch. "Hey Cat?" Cat opened her eyes and looked up at the girl. "I love you." Kara said and leaned in to give Cat a gentle kiss. It was the first time in hours that Cat genuinely smiled.
As we move together,
I knew forever,
you're all I'll ever need
Kara took the mic off the stand and began to walk around the stage as she sang, admiring the looks lovers were giving to each other, and most of all, admiring the look Cat was currently giving her. In return, Kara gave her a small wink.
"Are you sure?" Kara asked Cat.
"Yes, I'm sure. Come to dinner tonight. I want you to meet Carter." Cat said, taking Karas hand in hers.
"I already met him Cat." Kara said with a nervous laugh.
"As my assistant. I want you to meet him as my girlfriend." Cat said with a smile. A smile that only grew when she saw Kara's eyes slightly tear up. Kara knew that Cat never introduces who she's dating to Carter unless its absolutely serious.
Dinner time came and when Cat and Kara came out to Carter, he couldn't have been more thrilled. "Thats so cool! Im happy for you mom. And you too Kara." Carter said with one of his winning smiles as she hug the both of them.
It wasn't until two months after that, Carter found out that Kara was Supergirl when she fell asleep without her glasses.
As the final chorus came on, Kara stepped off the stage, mic in hand, and weaved her way through the dancing crowd, towards Cat.
Could I have this dance
for the rest of my life,
Could you be my partner
every night,
when we're together
it feels so right,
Could I have this dance
for the rest of my life
"Cat, please there is nothing going on between us!" Kara pleaded as she went after Cat.
"You two were awfully close for it be platonic." Cat bit out as she grabbed her bag from her desk.
"She just fell and I caught her!" Kara said, blocking Cats path.
"For the third time this week? Honestly Kiera you can't be that oblivious. Let me through." Cat glared.
"No." Kara said, giving a glare of her own.
Cat scoffed. "You know, if you were going to leave me for someone younger, you could've at least been more mature about it. Not give out these little-"
Kara cut her off with a forceful kiss. After a moment, she broke it off and looked Cat dead in the eyes. "I'm not leaving you Cat. And you're not going to push me away. I'm yours and you're mine." Kara emphasized the last part a breath away from Cats lips. To further prove her point, she gave Cat's hips a tighter squeeze and jerked them forward to her own, eliciting a gasp from the older woman. "Understand?"
"Brazen." Was all Cat said when she grabbed Kara by her collar and smashed their lips together once more. Kara sped them to the couch and straddled Cats hips.
"I'm firing her tomorrow." Cat said as she tugged on Karas hair and bit her on her pulse point. Kara just groaned out in reply.
Kara was now in front of a tearful Cat. Their eyes remained in in contact as the final chords came to an end. After a moment of silence and certainty that everyones eyes were on them, Kara spoke.
"Catherine Jane Grant," Kara began and reveled in the way Cat gasped at the use of her full first name. Kara has only ever said it once before. "For the last 468 days, you have been there for me, not as my mentor, nor as my boss, but as my lover." A collective gasp was heard throughout the floor but Kara ignored them, focusing only on the woman in front of her. "I chose this song because it was a dance that started it all. Our dance. The way we would push and pull each other and when we finally came together, it was just breathtaking." Kara reached into her coat and pulled the small black box and Cat let out a small sob. Kara opened the box and took out the ring. "And I want to feel that breathtaking sensation with you everyday, for the rest of my life. Catherine, will you make me the happiest woman in the universe, and marry me?"
Cat, at this point, had tears going down her face. "Yes." Cat nodded. "Yes I would love to marry you." Kara's smile was blinding as she put the microphone down and slipped the ring onto Cat's ring finger. She wiped the tears of Cats face and brought her into a kiss. There were cheers coming from all directions, as well as sneers in others. But they didn't care about any of that.
Cat broke the kiss for some air and rested her forehead against Karas. "Is this why you didn't want me to introduce you as my girlfriend when we first came in?"
"Maybe.." Kara said with a smug smirk. "And I think fiancé has a better ring to it."
"Funny. You were just so sure I was going to say yes huh?" Cat asked with a smirk of her own. Kara tilted her chin and gave her a quick kiss.
"Kara! That was awesome!" Carter said as he tackled Kara with a hug.
"Carter! What are you doing here?" Cat asked. "Where is Alex?"
"I'm here, Grant don't worry." Alex said as she appeared with a drink. "And yea Kar, you were great. Congratulations, you two." Alex said as she raised her glass.
"I had Alex sneak Carter in. After I asked him for his blessing, he insisted on being there for the proposal." Kara said.
"You asked him for his blessing?" Cat asked, a new wave of emotions flooding over her.
"Of course I did. I wouldn't have done this without it." Kara said kissing Cats knuckles.
"Kitty, allow me to personally congratulate you on yet another engagement." Lois said. The remark was intended to have bite in it, but even Cat knew that Lois was being genuine. Cat saw Clark give a tight hug to Kara, commanding her on a job well down.
"Well thank you Lois. I'd give a snarky comment back but I just would like to go home with my family and allow this to settle in." Cat said as she turned to Kara. "Come on. I think we've stayed here long enough." Kara laughed and took Cat hands into hers.
"I'll sneak Carter out where the paparazzi can't get him." Alex said.
Various people were congratulating them on their way out and the paparazzi, having news of this new engagement, showed no mercy when the two women stepped out. Kara may have used her super speed just a bit to get them into the car faster.
"Daniel, take the shortest route home." Cat said.
"Yes, Miss Grant." Daniel said as he put up the privacy screen.
Kara pulled Cat into another kiss and quickly slipped her tongue inside. She wrapped her arms around Cats waist and brought her closer. "I love you, Cat." Kara said as she felt Cat's face getting wet with tears again. Instead of pulling back, Kara peppered Cat's face with kisses.
"I love you too, Kara. So much." Cat said. She quickly pulled out her phone and sent Alex a text, asking her to keep Carter for the night. "And I plan on showing you just how much when we get home." Cat purred.
Kara's eyes flashed with excitement as she held Cat close to her. Kara rested her head against Cat's and an smiled as she saw Cat admire the ring. They were now starting, yet another dance.