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.

4. IMPORTANT: As I've previously mentioned, in my personal DC fanfic universe Superman is the only surviving Kryptonian. I've explained Supergirl's existence, but then there's Power Girl. Again, instead of any parallel universe confusion, or the Atlantean nonsense, I've simply decided to make her a Daxamite. Their powers are close enough to Kryptonians, and I think it's the simplest way to go. So instead of Kara Zor-L of an alternate reality, she's Kara Zor of Daxam who's come to Earth.

DOUBLE DATE

"What? Really?!"

Mae and Mary both smiled wide at Karen Starr's excited exclamation. "You heard right, Karen," chuckled Mae. "We're moving in together."

The other couple beamed at them them in unison across the table. "That's great!" yelped Atlee. "Congratulations!"

"Where you gonna be?" asked Karen. "Metropolis or Fawcett?"

"Smallville," came Mary's answer with a blush.

At Powergirl's blink in surprise, Mae elaborated. "I've been wanting us to live together for... well, since we started dating, almost. And... "

Mary's jaw dropped. "You have?"

"Of course," the shapeshifter said simply. "I don't know if I've mentioned it, but I love you." She gave the nineteen-year-old a quick kiss, as Karen and Atlee cooed. "Anyway," continued Mae, as if nothing happened, "I spoke to Martha about it. She assumed that meant I was moving out. But I can't leave her alone, not since Jonathan... " She paused, which made Mary come out of her shocked haze and give her lover a little squeeze of the hand. Mae smiled assuringly, then carried on. "And Martha adores Mary. Not difficult, obviously." She winked at her girlfriend, which made Mary go almost beetroot.

Karen was clearly trying to stifle a laugh, as Atlee wrapped her arm in hers and leaned close to her. "You're gonna love it. Living with Karen has been the happiest time of my life."

"Atlee, please... " shied Karen. "I have a reputation to keep."

"Tough biscuits," said the Stratan. "Just admit that you're a big softie." She appeared in thought for a moment. "Well, usually. We have gone through five beds - literally."

"Atlee!" cried Karen, which garnered attention from others in the restaurant. "I've told you - time and place, time and place."

"And this isn't one of them?" asked Atlee. "We're with friends... " She looked over at Mae and Mary, who were both trying desperately not to burst into laughter. "And that didn't stop you earli... " The earthmover was silenced when Karen clapped a hand over her mouth.

"So when's the big move?" Karen asked, almost desperately, trying to get the topic back oncourse.

"Next month, hopefully," sighed Mae.

"I have things to wrap up in Fawcett," explained Mary. Mae almost pouted - she knew that was the case, but did not have to like it. If she had her way, the shapeshifter would have her lover settled in Kansas by that night. The Girl of Steel might go nuts in the meantime with anticipation. Living with the woman she loved was almost impossible to wait for.

They were interrupted by Atlee prising Karen's hand away from her mouth. "Stop doing that! I need to go to the... " She paused. "Powder my cheeks." She got to her feet and began towards the ladies'. "And don't think about following me," she called back.

Mary frowned. "Follow her?"

"Nothing, nothing!" Karen waved off. "Anyway... I'm glad she's gone."

Mae's eyes widened. "Karen?!"

Karen leaned closer to them and almost whispered. "I have some news of my own. I wasn't going to tell anyone, but I think I'm gonna burst. I have to tell someone."

"What is it?" Mae asked, full of concern.

Powergirl actually turned slightly meek. "I'm going to ask Atlee to marry me."

Now Mae's jaw dropped along with her lover's. "Really?!" Mary gasped. "That's great! When?!"

Karen shrugged in embarrassment. "I dunno. Just... waiting for the right time. I have the ring. Getting it and hiding it was a nightmare, though. She's more clingy than Streaky."

Mae raised an eyebrow. "That sounds like a complaint."

"Oh, please," the Daxamite drawled. "Look at the two of you. Tell me you don't like Mary pawing all over you." She grinned at the brunette woman.

"I don't paw!" moaned Mary... as she leaned closer and clung onto the shapeshifter.

Mae chuckled and gave her another quick kiss. "I wouldn't have you any other way." She turned back to Karen. "I don't think it's too presumptuous to offer our congratulations. Atlee will say 'yes' before you even finish asking. She worships you. But we better be invited to the wedding."

"Only if we're invited to your housewar..." Karen paused. "Wait - you wouldn't be having one. Never mind." It was at that point Atlee returned. As the Stratan sat back next to her lover, Mae and Mary began giggling. Atlee's naivety was legendary, but it was even more charming now, considering she had no idea what Karen had in store for her.

"What's so funny?" Atlee turned to Karen. "You told them, didn't you? You told me not to say anything!" She folded her arms with a childish pout on her face. "Really, Karen, you tell me to be discreet, then you go ahead and boast." Karen simply looked at her, bewildered.

"Told us what?" asked Mary. Mae shared her confusion. Did Atlee know about Karen's plans?

"As if you don't know," huffed the earthmover. "Back there... " she said, motioning to the restaurant's ladies' room...

Karen's eyes suddenly bulged. "Atlee, no... !"

"... we had a quickie before you arrived."

Mae and Mary erupted into laughter as Karen's head dropped onto the table with a thud and a groan...