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Chapter 6: The Interview

Kara's phone buzzed in the hidden pocket of her suit as she opened the front door of the wrecked car. She helped the panicked occupants out, before turning her attention to the driver of the other vehicle. Afterward, she observed the police and medics as they worked, until she was sure everyone was okay. Once she was no longer needed, she leaped into the air and flew away.

Both CEOs sighed as the clock's second hand passed the twelve yet again. The interview had been scheduled for 9:30, and it was now 9:50. The makeup artist was quietly grumbling in the corner, and James was texting Kara for the sixth time. With every passing moment, both women were losing hope of seeing National City's hero.

When a quiet thud sounded on the balcony, they hardly dared to look. But as Supergirl entered the office through the balcony door, two relieved sighs greeted her.

"Sorry," Kara said softly. "Something came up. I didn't plan on it."

"Of course," Cat smiled at the hero. "No worries. If you're ready, George is waiting for you."

"Sure," Supergirl replied, before glancing down at her dusty suit. "Can I borrow the bathroom first? The accident was really messy."

Lena nodded, a soft smile on her face as she pointed to the hall. "It's the first door on your right."

Thanking the brunette, Supergirl disappeared down the hall. Less than ten seconds later, she reappeared, looking more prepared. Taking a seat, she let George go to work.

"It's an honor to work with you," he greeted her. "I'm a huge fan. Although," he lowered his voice, casting a dark glance over his shoulder at Lena, "I can't understand why you would want to do such a thing."

Kara didn't respond. Over George's shoulder, she could see James fix the older man with an unreadable look; but he, too, remained silent.

Once George had finished with Supergirl, he moved to touch up Lena's makeup. As he worked, Kara picked up the sound of his whispered words as he addressed the Luthor.

"You are not worth the effort these women are making to get you on the public's good side. You're as sick as your brother. I know it! I don't know what you're –"

He was cut off as Supergirl appeared at his side. His eyes widened as the hero placed a strong hand on his shoulder, clearly unhappy.

"I swear to Rao," Kara hissed. "If you finish that sentence, I will rip your arms from your body." She took a breath. "Take your stuff and get the hell out of here – before I lose it."

The man stood unmoving for a long moment, seeming stunned as Supergirl continued to glare at him.

"You heard her, George," Cat's commanding voice broke the silence, making him jump. "Get out."

George blinked, and then started to gather his things. A minute later, he hurried from the room.

Once he was gone, Lena stood. Turning to Kara, she quietly told her, "You didn't have to do that."

"Of course I did," Kara argued. "I..." She stopped, not sure she could say what she wanted to. "That's what Supergirl is for," she said instead.

"Kara…"

James approached then, seeming to sense Kara's distress. He knew her well enough to see something was wrong. She was different. It wasn't Red K Kara making an appearance again; of that, he was sure. Kara was lost, though, and under a great deal of stress. That much, he could see in her body language. He had no idea what was causing her so much anxiety, though.

"I'm alright, James," Kara assured him before he could ask, turning away to address Cat. "I believe we have an interview to do. Let's get started."

Cat nodded, and James quietly excused himself. He knew the interview would take a bit, so he and his camera skills would not be needed until afterward. In the meantime, he wanted to call Alex, and ask what was going on with Kara.

Supergirl took a seat beside Lena, leaving a fair amount of space between them as Cat started the interview. She already knew which questions to expect, and how to answer them. This article was for Lena, not for her, so she used every opportunity to focus on the Luthor's heroics.

Though Supergirl's answers were honest and straightforward, Cat could sense the awkwardness radiating from the younger blonde. Her voice seemed slightly strained, as if she was holding back in her answers. Hoping to bring out Supergirl's confidence, she decided to try something else.

"So you two are close, correct?" she asked, turning her attention to Lena. She noticed the way Kara tensed at the question.

"I don't know if we're close exactly," Lena hesitated. "We work together, and we appreciate each other. That's it."

Kara stifled a nervous laugh, blushing. She knew Cat had gone off-script, though she wasn't sure why. But she didn't like it. The last thing she wanted was to embarrass herself by revealing how much Lena really meant to her – especially when it sounded like the L-Corp CEO didn't feel the same.

Cat glanced at her notes, as if reading off the next question. "So we shouldn't be expecting a Super/Luthor romance in the near future, then?"

Lena tensed at that. Her cheeks flushed, and her jaw clenched as she stared at Cat. She fidgeted a bit, and then opened her mouth hesitantly to answer.

But before she could speak, Kara interrupted, jumping up and rounding on Cat. After seeing the brunette's discomfort, she couldn't help but react. "That's it, I'm done," she growled. "We had an agreement, Cat. This interview was supposed to be about making Lena look good to the public. It's not an opportunity for you to fish for gossip! It's unprofessional and disrespectful for you to put Lena in a position like that – especially when she never agreed to talk about her private life! Honestly, I'm disappointed."

Cat could see she was truly angry, and the CatCo CEO's heart clenched as she saw unexpected tears welling up in the hero's eyes. Her question must have poked a sore wound, causing the exact opposite reaction she had been hoping for.

James returned from calling Alex then, having heard the Kryptonian's raised voice. Eyes widening as he spotted his friend standing there – shaking – between Lena and Cat, he rushed to her side. "Okay, Kara," he distracted her, placing his hands on her shoulders and gently turning her toward the balcony door. "Come on, let's get some air."

Kara didn't resist, and let the photographer lead her outside. Once the glass wall stood between her and the CEOs, she let the fresh air and warm sunlight calm her. If she was completely honest, she had been shocked by her own outburst. She hadn't realized how upset Cat's question had made her until too late.

As she tried to piece her thoughts together, James appeared at her side again and held out his phone. Kara accepted it without hesitation, already knowing who was on the line.

"What happened, Kara?" Alex's concerned voice greeted her as she held the phone to her ear. "James told me you kind of snapped."

"I don't really know," Kara replied quietly. "Cat asked Lena a couple questions that weren't appropriate for the interview – questions about our relationship. I… I couldn't let her treat Lena like that – like some pop star who has no privacy because everyone's advertising their private life without their consent."

"What did she ask?"

"She wanted to know if Lena and Supergirl were going to get together… as a couple."

"Oh…"

"It was completely inappropriate," Kara ranted, her irritation returning as she remembered the look on Lena's face when Cat had broached the subject. "And Lena looked really uncomfortable."

"So you stopped the interview because Cat was out of line," her sister said slowly. "Not because you were afraid of the answer. Right?"

The question brought Kara up short. "Of… Of course!" She frowned to herself. "I… It just upset me."

"I can see that," Alex noted. "I think you need to go back there and talk to both of them."

Kara sighed. "Yeah," she agreed. "Thanks, Alex."

"Anytime, Kar."

Hanging up, Kara slipped back into the office. "Cat," she called. "May I speak to you alone, please?"

Nodding, Cat stood. Behind her, Kara noticed the flash of pain in Lena's eyes as she stayed behind. It broke her heart. Not wanting to completely ignore the brunette, she crossed the room and took Lena's hand in her own. "I'll talk to you after, alright?" She smiled as the young CEO met her gaze.

"Sure," Lena replied, attempting to convince herself she was not affected by what had just happened. "No problem."

Giving her another small smile, Kara broke away and led the way to the balcony. Cat followed.

After a long moment of silence, Cat spoke up. "What is it with you and balconies?"

Surprised by the casual question, Kara relaxed a bit. "It... It reminds me of home," she answered, looking out over the city. "Tall buildings, the city lights… And it looks exactly the same all day. It's comforting."

"Oh," Cat murmured, gazing out at the horizon. "I'm sorry," she said after a bit. When Supergirl turned to face her, she explained. "I was out of line earlier. I was trying to bring out your Supergirl confidence, not upset you. You seemed nervous."

"I was nervous because I didn't know what to expect," Kara admitted. "Now that you and Lena know the truth, I thought you two might treat me differently. It's dangerous for you to know who I am!" She paused. "I guess I was also worried you might expect me to be Supergirl all the time. I've made a lot of mistakes – both as Kara and as Supergirl – and I don't want to disappoint you."

Cat felt a pang of guilt in her belly as she realized how much anxiety and fear she had caused her friend. "I am truly sorry I didn't handle telling you we knew better. If I could go back and do it differently, I would." Sighing, she took Kara's hand. "You should know that I would never intentionally hurt you. I wasn't looking for a big scoop for an article. I have no intention of exposing your secret. I respect you too much for that. And you – as both Kara Danvers and Supergirl - do not disappoint me."

Kara felt herself relax at those words. "Thank you, Cat." She gave a small smile. "I know I can trust you. Your opinion is very important to me, and I don't know what I would do if I lost your support."

Cat noticed the hero glance over her shoulder as she spoke. Following her gaze, the CatCo CEO could see Lena still sitting inside on the couch, shoulders tense as she waited. As she watched, James joined Lena, his expression sympathetic as he said something Cat could not here. But as he spoke, Kara turned back to watching the city.

"You're not listening to what they're saying?"

"I'd rather not," Kara sighed.

Cat had noticed the way the younger blonde tensed at the sight of Lena's unhappiness. "You care for her," she noted.

"I care for you, too," the hero replied, almost defensively. She needed her mentor to know.

"That's not what I meant."

"I know. But when it comes to Lena, I don't really know how to put my feelings into words."

"Hmm," Cat hummed. "That actually says a lot."

"Does it?" Kara's brows furrowed in confusion. "I don't know. I have feelings for Lena, but I have feelings for you, too. It's hard to describe, and even harder to deal with."

"I know the feeling," Cat whispered, turning to gaze at the young woman.

The silence that followed was almost deafening. Kara's face flushed, and she paced a bit as she processed her former boss's words.

Finally, she stopped right next to Cat. "I don't want to hurt you," she said nervously. "I don't know how you could possibly find me interesting. But I've had this… crush… on you for so long. I…"

Cat stopped her, sensing the hero's struggle. "What worried you most when Lena and I showed up at your place last night?" she asked. "Other than the possibility of me exposing your secret."

Kara frowned. "That you two would see me differently, and I'd lose you both."

"And?" Cat stared at the reporter, waiting for her to sort her thoughts.

Turning to look through the window again, Kara let herself face her worst fear from the night before. "I was afraid of losing Lena's friendship." Her voice broke a bit as she confided in her mentor.

Cat smiled, reaching out to touch Supergirl's shoulder. "There's your answer."

Kara nodded, her gaze still fixed on Lena.

"And as for losing me…" the CatCo CEO added. "I will still be around whenever you need support or advice. Or just someone to talk to."

At that, Kara turned, a grateful smile on her face as she pulled Cat in for a hug.

Alright so how was that? The interview is going to last a few chapters as you can see, i hope you enjoyed this part! Chapter 7 will be up tomorrow as usual!