AN: Merry Christmas! So after a lot of you requested more and since I have some ideas running in that tiny head of mine, I decided to write an other chapter. And since one good news never comes alone, I also decided to post more one-shots here.
So just to be clear, the OS won't always follow each other but will certainly all belong to the same continuity and I have no idea what the frequency of the new posts will be. If you have suggestions, I'm more than ready to listen to them. Also don't forget to review and I will happily reply.
Enjoy ;)
A few days later, Alex was almost ready to leave her room at the hospital. All she needed was the official clearance of the doctors; which had finally come at the end of the afternoon. One more night and she was out. So Alex was understandably happy of course. But that was far from being the only reason for that smile that never seemed to leave her face those days. A certain detective was more likely to cause all the happy butterflies in her stomach.
They hadn't done much, being stuck in a hospital being the main reason. A hello and a goodbye kiss but nothing in between, nothing fancy. And even if Alex was happy with it, she couldn't wait to do more with Maggie. The dimples showing smile plastered on her face and the few suggestive looks the agent would receive were more than enough to inform her of Maggie impatience to get out of here.
But then there was Kara who was still a bit weird around Maggie. Was it because of their argument, because of the fact that she was dating her or something else? Alex had absolutely no idea. The two usualy kept their distance and didn't really talk to each other. And just by observing them, Alex could tell Kara was the embarrassed one. She was the one not comfortable in the room. Because Maggie was actually making efforts. She was nice and polite, didn't hold a grudge against Kara. Well that one wasn't really explicit since she had never said anything about it. And Alex just knew how much her sister needed verbal confirmation. Hopefully everything would get better after returning home.
Hopefully.
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Maggie had been waiting for this moment, to leave the precinct since lunch. That afternoon had just been boring as hell. No action, no fun, just paperwork. And everytime when Maggie was bored, what was the first thing to pop in her head? Alex of course. Since that first real kiss at the hospital, the detective had been dreaming to get Alex on a date, have dinner in a nice restaurant, walking out of a cinema holding hands, and weirdly enough, punching bad guys together. It wasn't the perfect and general idea of a date but it was as fun as playing pool.
Just smiling with Alex in mind, heart quickening at the simple thought of seeing her, Maggie got in her car and drove to the hospital. She knew the way perfectly by now, as well as the path to Alex's room. And just the fact that the agent wasn't officially her girlfriend-because no one was Maggie's girlfriend before a first proper date-made things all the more exciting. It was that highschool feeling that would never leave, when you have a huge crush on someone and things happened but you're not sure how to call them yet.
"Hey, how's my saviour?" Maggie called enthusiatically as she entered the room
"Shhh." Alex whispered softly, causing Maggie to tilt her head in confusion before detailing the room.
The TV was on, broadcasting some news report. But quickly, the detective noticed Alex wasn't alone in her bed. Kara was snuggled against Alex's left side on top of the sheets, visibly asleep. Her head was resting on her sister's shoulder and she still had her glasses on for some reason, even if it seemed to be quite uncomfortable. Maggie's heart couldn't help but fill with warmth at the sight. The Danvers sisters were definitely too cute together.
"Sorry." the detective whispered as she came closer to the bed before sitting in the chair
"She had a tough day at work." Alex said gently, stroking Kara's hair.
Maggie smiled softly. She wished the two of them could get along one day. Her eyes automatically landed on the TV screen, showing a video of Supergirl fighting two aliens earlier in the day. Her face cringed when the hero received a hard punch and crashed into a building.
"I'm surprised I haven't seen her around here." Maggie stated, a bit bitter as she nodded towards the TV
"Oh she came once or twice." Alex informed before looking down at Kara.
The words hurt a little. Maggie had been wondering how close Alex was to the superhero for weeks now and just by observing them, it was pretty obvious that the two knew each other really well. At first Maggie didn't really know why she was so cold around Supergirl but soon enough, when she had come to term with her feelings for Alex, she admitted to herself that she was jealous. She was jealous of the deep connection the blonde seemed to share with Alex. And the worst part was that they weren't even trying to hide their complicity. Maggie glanced at the TV with annoyance but kept whatever snarky comment she was about to make for herselft and decided to focus on Alex.
"How are you feeling?"
"A little bored, a little sore." the agent started with a shrug. "I can't wait to get out of here." she added staring into Maggie's eyes with a meaningful smile.
It took all of their energy not to blush.
"Me too." the detective smiled.
The two stared at each other for a few seconds, enjoying the moment.
"So how was work?" Alex eventually asked, causing Maggie to sigh just thinking about it
"Followed a lead this morning on an old fashion murder as you like to call it. Didn't go anywhere and it wasn't technically my case so I was stuck at my desk all afternoon."
"Ouch." Alex chuckled, knowing very well how much Maggie despised paperwork. "What do you mean 'technically it wasn't your case'. Why were you working on it?"
"Let's just say the crime scene was weird so I jumped on the occasion telling it was probably alien related." Maggie explained with a pout
"You lied to avoid paperwork?" Alex asked playfully, earning a glare. "Wow. And I thought I could be extra sometimes."
"Hey it's easy for you." Maggie whined. "There's always new aliens poping out on your super James Bondy radar."
"That doesn't mean I don't have paperwork to do afterwards." the agent countered
"You know what I mean." she pouted crossing her arms.
Alex laughed softly at all the cuteness. She suddenly wanted to kiss Maggie, more than usual. And apparently it didn't go unnoticed since the room fell into silence as Maggie was looking back at her, eyes occasionally drifting to her lips. But Alex couldn't really move with Kara against her and Maggie wasn't really comfortable kissing her with her sister around. So instead, Alex extended her hand and Maggie gladly took it. They smiled at each other and before the agent could react, Maggie brought the chair closer to the bed, turning it to face the TV. Comfortably adjusting herself under the attentive gaze of Alex, Maggie put her elbow on the bed. Now, their joined hands were resting on the sheets, their arms touching, and it was the most incredible thing in the world. It amazed Alex what the simplest, smallest gestures and contact shared with Maggie could do to her. She couldn't start to imagine how she would feel if she would get more; when she would get more. They stayed like that for long minutes, just watching TV, stealing looks at each other, just enjoying each other.
That was until Kara's grip on Alex's other arm got suddenly tighter. A lot tighter. So of course Alex winced in pain and dropped Maggie's hand in reflex.
"Are you ok?" the detective asked, suddenly worried
"Yeah, just... It's nothing." Alex lied putting her now free hand on her wound like she wanted to protect it
"You're sure?" Maggie questionned, ready to help in any way possible
"Yes, don't worry. I'm just a little tired. That's all." the agent lied again, trying to get used to the pressure around her arm
"Then I should probably go and let you rest." she said, getting up
"No, stay." Alex countered quickly, a little too quickly maybe as Maggie smiled at her eagerness
"It's getting late anyway." she started softly. "And I'll see you tomorrow?" she asked, tilting her head on the side
"Yeah." Alex answered, numb and a bit hypnotized by the woman in front of her. "Uh wait!" she called after regaining her bearings, just low enough to not awake Kara. "I'm getting out tomorrow."
"Then I'll see you at your place. Does pizza sound good?"
"It sounds great" Alex confirmed softly.
Just before leaving, Maggie took a step closer but then remembered Kara was just there. But then again, she was asleep for god's sake. It was just a goodbye kiss, why was it so hard? Maybe because Maggie was more intimidated by Alex's sister than she cared to admit. Eventually, the detective closed the distance between them. It was a quick peck on the lips, very faint, and then, she was gone. Alex watched her leave a bit disapointed since she had waited all day for that kiss. And considering how much she loved feeling Maggie's lips against hers, this was way too succint.
Alex sighed thinking about the beautiful woman that just kissed her and a little annoyed at the same time. Being a big sister sucked sometimes. But then Alex looked down at Kara and that thought disappeared immediately. Being a big sister was awesome. The agent started to stroke her hair again and gently carressed Kara hand. That way, the kryptonian's fingers loosened their grip on her arm. She was used to it. Kara would often forget her own strength during her sleep and after all those years, Alex knew exactly what to do.
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"Oh I've been waiting for this forever!" Alex complained, causing Kara to laugh as she unlock the door of her sister's apartment.
Alex walked in carefully holding her side. She didn't wait for Kara and went straight to her couch, sitting down slowly before letting her head roll back. Kara watched, still a little worried, as her sister closed her eyes for a second and sighed.
"Are you ok?" the kryptonian asked as she sat next to her with two water bottles in hand.
Alex picked one and took a few seconds to answer.
"Yes." Alex assured taking a sip. "I guess I wasn't really expecting the trip from the hospital to be so exhausting."
"Well you're not completely healed yet so that's normal. You need to rest."
"You do know this isn't my first rodeo, right?" Alex asked, raising her eyebrows
"That's why I feel like reminding you to take it easy is a good thing considering you'll try to get back to the DEO as soon as possible."
"It's not like J'onn will let me work again anytime soon anyway." the agent mumbled
"So, what do you want for lunch? You pick anything you want from wherever you want." Kara said excitedly, changing the subject
"Anything?" Alex grinned only for Kara to nod with a bright smile.
The agent seemed to think for a second but her reflexion was cut short by a knock on the door. The two sisters automatically turned their head towards the door. Kara lowered her glasses and frowned when she saw who it was. The kryptonian made no comment as she stood up to answer, much to Alex's confusion.
The smile that Maggie had been wearing on the way up suddenly faded when her eyes met blue and not brown.
"Uh-Hi." she managed with a nervous smile.
"Hi. We um didn't really expect you here." Kara stammered nervously
"I brought pizza." Maggie said, confused, balancing the two boxes in one hand
"Come in." Kara instructed a bit awkwardly
"Maggie? I thought you meant pizza for tonight." Alex stated, immediately reassuring the detective
"Clearly you didn't understood each other." Kara intervened as she joined the two women near the couch.
A heavy silent fell in the room and the kryptonian promptly noticed it was her fault, although completely unintentional.
"But that's ok it happens to all of us." she quickly said with a wave of hand. "Let's just eat, shall we?" she said with a smile, still a bit embarrased.
Kara took the pizzas from Maggie's hands and sat in the seat in front of the couch where Alex was, allowing Maggie to sit next her. It wasn't much but it was a start.
At the beginning, the discussions between the three were focused on Alex and how grumpy she was to not being able to work. However, after a few minutes, it became redundant and an other awkward silence settled.
"I should probably apologize." Kara started looking up at Maggie, finishing a slice and wiping her hands.
The detective stared at her, anxious about what was going to happen, and then at Alex who gave her a soft and comforting look.
"I may have overeacted at the hospital and I'm sorry if I hurt you." the kryptonian said sincerely, looking sheepishly at Maggie
"You didn't overeact." the detective assured. "It hurt, yes, but I understand. I completely get what Alex means to you." she added, staring intensely at the agent for her last sentence.
Alex smiled and blushed a little and Kara watched. She had seen Alex laugh and smile but never like that. She had never displayed that kind of affection to anyone before. And even if the guilt was still present within her, although not as much as before, Kara couldn't help but smile too at the love between her sister and Maggie.
"About that..." Kara started, causing the other two women to suddenly look at her. "I'm glad you two are together. I'm happy for you." she smiled
"Come here." Alex instructed, opening her arms.
Kara didn't need one more encouragement. She moved from her seat to the couch and sat on Alex's right since Maggie was on the left. She let herself be engulfed by her sister's arms, careful not to touch her wound. Maggie stayed there and enjoyed the sight. Those two really shared a special bond. And Kara was special too, she didn't know yet how or why but she couldn't wait to find out.
Alex was so happy. She couldn't be more lucky than at this exact instant. Kara was so understanding and open-minded and supportive. She was just everything a sister could be. And god did Alex need support. Because, yes, she was that super badass secret agent but on the inside, Alex was as insecure as anybody. She had fought so hard all her life to hide her feelings and only show those she wanted to share. And by doing that, she prevented herself to discover her own personnality, her own body. All she wanted was to be perfect, to be the best all the time because in the room next to hers, there was a little girl from an other planet with extrodinary powers, capable of amazing things. There always had been that competition between her and Kara, even if after all these years, it was almost inexistant. The irony made Kara Alex's best friend, her confident, her biggest fan. And today, she couldn't be more thankful to have her as a sister.
So when Kara pulled out of the hug, Alex was a little disapointed and wanted to cling on just a little bit more. She subtly wiped the tear on the corner of her eye and smiled brightly. Kara watched over her shoulder, causing her to turn to face Maggie. Kara then regained a somewhat serious face coupled with smirk. The kryptonian pointed a finger at the detective who seemed surprised and curious at the same time.
"But." Kara started. "If you hurt her-"
"Oh please!" Alex chuckled as she rolled her eyes under the amused look of Maggie
"I know I know. You'll take care of me." the dectective finished the sentence for her. "But don't worry, I have no intention to do that." she added with her hands extended in front of her
"Right." Kara confirmed. "Because I've heard a lot about you." she added, not very sure of how to make a serious threat.
However the look she was throwing Maggie was very effective at showing her intentions, just like when they first met in the bar. And Maggie couldn't help but consider all the seriousness of her words. She didn't know why but, forgetting the fact that Kara was Alex's sister, she didn't want to get on the wrong side of the young woman. As Kara focused back on the pizza, Maggie and Alex shared a loving look and forgot they weren't alone for one second. They leaned closer to each other and since Alex couldn't move too much, Maggie cupped her face with both of her hands and the two shared, for the first time, a short but passionate kiss shamelessly in front of Kara. They spent those few seconds of magic with their eyes closed, vaguely hearing Kara chuckle with happiness behind them. When they returned to their initial separate positions, Alex looked down to hide her red cheeks and Maggie laughed at all the cuteness before noticing the empty bottles of water.
"So who wants a beer?"
