DISCLAIMERS/NOTES

1. This is a fan fiction based on characters owned by DC Comics. I DO NOT OWN THEM. This is just for fun.

2. This is a femslash story. If you don't like that sort of thing, you won't like this.

3. Just a reminder: the Supergirl in this story is not Kara Zor-El, but the post-Crisis Matrix with an altered backstory. For more information, see Disclaimers/Notes for the first chapter.

FIRST (AND SECOND) KISS

Mary Batson walked down the corridor, staying distinctly close to one of the walls, eventhough she was seemingly alone. Once she reached her dorm room, she looked around cautiously for a moment before nodding. "It's clear." She then watched as a beautiful blonde woman made herself visible next to her.

Mae-Trix smiled at the student. "Was all that really necessary?"

Mary grinned back. "I didn't feel like saying goodbye yet. And I couldn't be seen letting someone into the university." She reached out and stroked the shapeshifter's arms. "I had a marvelous time tonight."

Chuckling, Mae bowed her head slightly. "I'm glad. Me too." They fell into an uneasy silence, both wondering what where things would go now. They were returning from their third date. After their first, they departed at the front gates to the university. Their second meeting, they said their goodbyes at the building's door. Now they had gotten all the way to Mary's student room, and Mary was anxious. Would they simply separate a third time, with the promise of a fourth date? Mary hoped there would be one - she wanted to see Mae again. And again. And...

Mary was started to worry a little. What was this between her and Supergirl? They had three dates, and everyone was wonderful. Dinner, cinema or just seeing the sights, they always had a great time. But the end of each was filled with an air of unease; like something was left undone. And now, with Mary leaning against her dorm room door, she knew what it was.

"Do you... want to do this again next week?" Mae blinked in hesitance.

"Howabout this weekend?" suggested Mary. Was that pleading in her tone? "I don't have any exams for a few days, and, well... I'm free. If you want to, that is... "

"I'd love to," blurted the shapeshifter. "Shall I pick you up here?"

At that, Mary felt guilty. Mae had always come to her. It was awfully selfish of the student. "I don't want you to keep going to the trouble. Can I come to you? Um... though I don't know your secret identity. Or even if you have one."

Mae laughed lightly. "I don't strictly have a secret identity, Mary. But I do have a home. I live with close friends in Kansas."

Mary's eyes bulged. "Kansas? I thought you lived in Metropolis?"

"I split my time," Mae said simply.

Shaking her head, Mary could not believe what that meant. "And you still find time to come here? For... me?"

Looking down again, Mae blushed. "It's no trouble. I... I really like you, Mary. I like seeing you."

Awed by this lovely woman infront of her, Mary could not stop herself. Before she even knew what she was doing, she leaned close and kissed Mae. It was somewhat chaste, and over in seconds, but it was enough to leave the student breathless.

Clearly, it had the same effect on the Girl of Steel. "Wow. Um... OK, I... wow."

Blushing, Mary darted her eyes everywhere but at the stunning blue ones before her. "I'm sorry," she whispered. "I just... really wanted to do that." She really did - that was the thing left undone ever since their first date.

Mae's smile was the most beautiful thing Mary had ever seen. "I'm glad you did." Her own cheeks reddening, the shapeshifter cleared her throat. "So... er, this weekend... ?"

"Yes, yes," Mary stammered. "I'll come to you. I insist. Friday evening?"

"Friday evening," agreed Mae. "Smallville."

"Smallville, OK." Mary frowned. "How will I find you?"

Mae smiled knowingly. "It's a small town. You'll find me."

Raising an eyebrow, Mary decided to let it go. The Girl of Steel was clearly trying to protect the identities of the people she lived with. That was fair enough. Mary would never intrude on such matters. "I'll see you Friday, then. Goodnight, Mae."

"Be well, Mary," said Mae, then began to make herself transparent.

"Wait!" Mary suddenly yelped. Becoming fully visible again, Mae eyed her questioningly. Mary moved in closer. "I want to do this properly." She then wrapped her arms around the shapeshifter's neck and pressed their lips together again, this time far more deeply. After a moment, Mae returned the kiss, linking her hands around Mary's waist and pulling her snug.

They stayed in the corridor, in eachother's arms, for sometime...