As soon as the video hit the news paparazzi where swarming below. Thankfully Kara's secret identity hadn't been discovered yet, Lena had made sure to transcribe the footage herself to make sure she hadn't mentioned Kara's name during their nights of passion like she usually would…they were lucky. The first video was revealing as to the nature of how serious their relationship was and Kara had talked a little about her past intimate relations but generally it felt loving and sweet clear to anyone watching that they where very much in love. The second one had been more of an issue, it was fiery and passionate…intense. It revealed way too much personal detail for Lena's liking..not that she'd ever want that out there to begin with. She also didn't like the fact that their adult fantasies and some other intimately explicit things had now become public knowledge to be mocked and analysed. Lena didn't care about herself, she was so used to being criticised by the media and shown as the 'evil Luthor, the cold Luthor, the untrustworthy Luthor' and even when she was in college 'the party girl Luthor' …this wouldn't be so shocking for her image.
Supergirl was however National Cities golden girl and that was why it needed to be handled with care. Lena knew how private Kara was about such things, it'd taken Lena a few months before she was able to get Kara to fully open up to her and she knew the potential of how devastating this could be for her partner.
Blurred out images were circulating on the news along with audio clips of them talking. The two uncensored videos where going viral online, Lena was pressing her lawyers to try and take legal action against anyone who decided to publish them.
Kara was sat on the LCorp couch watching everything unfold.. Completely lost in her own thoughts. The representatives seemed apprehensive as they repeatedly looked over, taking in her slightly disheveled appearance, eyes puffy with crying. They where all a little saddened by that, none of them had ever seen anything other than the 'cheery character' she represented on tv it was difficult to see her look so defeated.
Alex and Winn had been monitoring the situation from the DEO, keeping an eye online for anyone mentioning 'Kara' and 'Supergirl' together. Winn had also been investigating the hack with help from LCorp trying to figure out who was behind it, but he figured that it'd probably take a few days before they had enough leads to go on. J'onn informed Kara that she should step down from Super duties until all of this calmed down ..Kara reluctantly agreed.
Cat proceeded to call Lena's office to speak to them about an exclusive, discussing it with her team they all decided that it would be in their best interests to announce the relationship officially instead of continuing to try and keep it out of the spotlight. Cat had mentioned the public might think that they where trying to deceive them if they had stayed quiet any longer and that would certainly look far worse for the Super brand. But if they played their cards right as soon as Catco released the exclusive, paparazzi would eventually loose interest and within a few weeks the buzz should've worn down enough that they'd become National Cities new 'it' couple.
Problem was it meant Kara couldn't go back to her human identity for the foreseeable future, at least until the paparazzi stopped hounding them. It was too risky meeting Lena as Kara Danvers when she was continuously being watched and followed. They also couldn't spend time apart and wait it out because it would look too strange for them not to be seen together if they where now telling the public that they where serious. Lena had decided Kara would move into her penthouse, just for a few weeks until everything had settled down. Much to Kara's dismay and countless objections Lena had then proceeded to order a whole new wardrobe claiming it was a necessity if she was ever spotted. She couldn't be wearing her classic Kara Danvers cardigans as Supergirl now could she?!
Cat had talked to Lena privately asking permission to watch the tapes as to get a better understanding on what exactly they where dealing with. Knowing Kara would be mortified she thought it best to talk to Lena on the down low. Confronting Kara would only make her uncomfortable at work. Cat didn't particularly want to see it but as the queen of all media it was a necessary evil, she also didn't want to betray Kara's and Lena's trust by watching it without consent. The youngest Luthor was glad Cat had come to her knowing full well she needed to be able to spin the story as two lovebirds that happen to share a bed... she couldn't do that without seeing the full picture. Thankful to Cat for having the foresight to come to her with this particular request because Kara would likely never be able to look at her mentor in the face again knowing Cat had seen it…it's best for her to assume she probably has but ultimately stay in the dark.
Frosting the glass windows in her office Cat locked the door. She didn't particularly care about what she was doing but she wasn't about to be caught watching sex tapes in front of her employees. Slipping headphones on, she took out her notepad pressing play. Taking notes she couldn't help but find the young couple endearing, she knew exactly what young love felt like and this was certainly it. They where cute and completely smitten it was obvious they were meant to be together.
Admittedly she couldn't help but stare at Kara's abs, it was apparent from the suit the girl had a nice body but on this she looked like a freaking marble statue...those cardigans such a waste. She was also surprised at the position they where in, she'd never taken Kara as the type to be a top.. with that the video drifted into confessions and loving declarations and Cats heart fluttered unable to do anything but fall in love with the pair. Listening to Kara talk completely unguarded had made her appreciate her assistant even more, she'd always wished Kara would eventually talk to her like that but perhaps it was just too intimate for her outside of the bedroom..to bare her soul and let her walls down completely. It had given Cat a different perspective, sympathetic as realisation hit on just how much Kara's identity and power really effected every facet of her life and not always for the good reasons you'd come to expect. Food for thought.. Cat murmured.
Upon watching the second video she really was taken aback, who knew she thought as she watched the sheer ferocity in her assistants eyes. They where set ablaze and most certainly alien. She could see the adrenaline pumping and even Cat was struggling to stay in control…simply put the video was hot and very arousing. Cat couldn't help but feel a little jealous.. not entirely sure if it was from the dominance displayed or at the clearly brilliant sex they where having. I didn't think she had it in her… Cat thought impressed.
Back at LCorp everyone but Jess had gone home, she'd brought Thai food and then potstickers hoping it would cheer Kara up. Jess had guessed who Kara really was after she caught the not so tactile superhero superspeeding into Lena's office one time dressed in that preppy Danvers chic, clearly too distracted by Lena to even notice she was there… of course Kara didn't know that. Lena looked over appreciatively with knowing eyes, understanding Jess's noble intentions and so... let her go home to her family. Witnessing how far Jess had gone all day in attempt to protect the couple, thus she made a mental note to be certain it reflected in a pay rise.
Finally alone Lena sat cuddling into Kara on the white plush office sofa, concerned as she watched Kara only barely pick at her food. She hadn't said much all day and Lena was worried she was withdrawing into herself. Forcing Kara to eat as much as possible prior to calling her guards asking them to stay at the residence. Kara picked her up and they both flew home. Following Kara into the bedroom watching as she just stood there staring at the bed. Determined Lena rifled through the pile of brand new clothing that had been left on the kitchen counter until she found a pair of shorts and a tank, they both had the El- crest emblazoned and she knew that her other personal assistant Rachel was clearly messing with her ...she'd obviously figured out who they had been for… Lena was a little miffed, although rationally she knew it was meant as harmless fun and not at all untoward she couldn't help but feel it wasn't the time for jokes. Grabbing them anyway she went back to find Kara sitting on the bed, eyes glazed over.
Kneeling down she started undressing her, removing her shoes, tights.. working her way up until she was sat in her underwear. She removed her bra and lifted the tank top over Kara's head and then the shorts over her legs. Guiding Kara into bed she tucked her up and left her with a kiss to her forehead. Walking back into the kitchen, unwinding by pouring herself a glass of wine, she started the futile attempt at folding the clothes she'd gotten for Kara...she'll only mess them up as soon as she sticks her arm in the drawer. Humming she lifted her head as muffled sounds started coming from the bedroom, hurrying over she found Kara sobbing into the sheets. Climbing under not a care for her business attire she held Kara against her chest as she cried. Lena couldn't help but let a few tears fall of her own, she knew she had to be strong for Kara but seeing her like this was breaking her heart.
Eventually she drifted back into a restless sleep and Lena finished up packing the new things for her girlfriend into both the closet and bathroom before she changed herself and curled up against the warm Kryptonian leading to a partial slumber of her own.
Lena woke to vile shouting coming in through the windows, daring to look down the same paparazzi and members of the public where swarming the ground below, even more than had been at LCorp yesterday..
Sighing she let Kara sleep in, making her way into the kitchen to cook some bacon and pancakes hoping it would do something to help perk the gentle Kryptonian up. Hearing a crash she found Kara sobbing.. lying naked across the bathroom floor covered in glass from the shower door. She must've accidentally walked right into it.
"It's okay, it's okay sweetheart your okay." Lena cooed as she tried to push her partner off the floor grabbing a towel to cover the glass so she didn't cut herself… Kara may be indestructible but Lena certainly wasn't. Leading Kara out of the bathroom and down the hall she found herself in the guest bathroom as she propped Kara against the sink, turning on the taps.. she filled the bathtub with rose scented bubble bath. Leading Kara over she proceeded to strip herself, sitting down inside the tub with her back against the side bringing Kara flush against her skin…the little spoon. Kara sighed and tucked her head into Lena's neck instantly calmed by way of inhaling her scent.
Lena waited patiently happy to hold and comfort Kara here forever if she had too. They'd been in twenty minutes before she decided to push her luck and talk to Kara hoping it might help her if she opened up.
Lovingly she caressed the top of her head as she asked "Sweetheart, do you want to talk to me? Maybe tell me what's wrong?"
There was a pause and she could tell Kara was debating it.
Finally Kara turned hugging into her side before looking away from Lena as she opened her mouth "I ah I I."
"Sssh it's okay take it slow.." Lena comforted
"Ourr our - they've taken our most intimate moments lee, they've ruined everything f-for us.." she stuttered.
Lena's brows furrowed "you think I won't want to still be with you after this, have sex with you after this?"
Kara nodded
Lena leaned in holding Kara's face between her hands as she looked lovingly into blue eyes… "Oh Kara I'll always want to be with you, in any way you'll have me, I love you that'll never change."
Kara looked dumbfounded "b-but i was t the one who ssuggested the c-camera..it's my fault h-how d don't you hate me?"
Lena was taken aback "I could never hate you, ever.. period. I'd also never blame you for wanting to keep something for us to remember those moments by…the only person in the wrong here is the creep who stole them from us, he's the one I hate…for doing this to you."
Kara looked up sniffling and Lena pulled her in for a kiss. They both ended up rocking together in the water as they came gently showing each other their love.
Once finished Kara was looking a little brighter, so they dried each other off. Getting dressed into shorts as Kara sneakily stole one of Lena's MIT t shirts.
Face finally lighting up, she caught the aroma of pancakes that Lena had cooked earlier wafting down the hall, they may be cold now but they where no less tasty. Kara inhaled her plate between gulping down glasses of chocolate milk.
A buzz at the door knocked them from their morning as Lena checked the screen. Pressing the button to allow them up, It happened to be Jess along with her other personal assistant Rachel and surprising them all one Cat Grant.
As soon as the elevator opened Cat strolled in removing her sunglasses taking a look around appreciatively before continuing "a little minimal for my tastes but you have an excellent eye."
Lena smirked and nodded looking over to Jess who had already set up her laptop on the counter typing away. Rachel was stood by the door hugging bags against her chest eyes wide in awe. Lena looked in the same direction and realised she was staring straight at Kara, who now had her hand in a packet of m&ms too distracted by the chocolate to notice.
"Babe why don't you say hello to Rachel and help her with the bags whilst I get everyone a drink." Kara looked up and nodded before she turned to a trembling Rachel and understood what Lena had asked.
Kara walked over beaming at Rachel hoping to reassure the young woman, before lifting up her hands to take the bags and say hello. It took a second for Rachel's brain to catch up… Supergirl was stood there in nothing but shorts and a damn tshirt, looking so cute and taller than she had expected…..those videos where right her body was goddayumm fine. Rachel's brain was in overdrive until she caught Supergirl's gaze, the Girl of Steel had a brow raised smirk across her features clearly noticing how frazzled she was and how she'd just been checking her out…shit.
Still short circuiting she mumbled "ah those are for you, just some extra clothing and toiletries I picked up.. I hope they're ok."
That's when Rachel had yet another internal crisis of sorts and realised .. I know what stuff she uses, oh my god I was right I know what she likes to buy and wear…l have intimate knowledge of Supergirl…i'm sooo buying myself that perfume now I know how she smells.. Rachel was internally combusting fangirling if you can call it that at the sheer notion she knew the girl of steel.. she'd had a crush for years and the whole situation was unraveling her like a ball of string.
That's when she felt a smooth hand on her shoulder rubbing in soothing circles, she looked up and met Supergirl's eyes who smiled.. warmth radiating off her being because of course she would, she'd be the one to comfort a total stranger.. as Rachel looked deeper searching the crystal blues she could see now the profound sadness that lay there…with that she crumbled… Supergirl needed a hug...I need to be the one to comfort her now.
Jumping over Rachel held herself tightly around Kara's stomach burying her head against the Supers chest. For a moment Supergirl stood stiffly not expecting that until she chuckled glancing at Lena who had her hand over her mouth stifling a laugh. Grinning she pulled Rachel over to the sofa and let the girl snuggle into her, resting her head on hers.
They sat like that for over an hour enjoying each others comfort, it should be weird... Kara not knowing who she was but all she could think was how much she'd needed this… the young girl had obviously seen right through her.
Lena was planning a press conference with Jess to coincide with Catco's exclusive. They'd been talking it over, arranging the finer points as Kara and Rachel had stayed on the sofa. Finally they'd decided she was needed in the kitchen... Lena glanced between Jess and Cat then over to Kara knowing she needed to call Kara something in order to reaffirm their relationship but also remind everyone in the room not to accidentally slip and call her by her real name in front of Rachel. Lena knew Jess had secretly known and she had a sneaking suspicion that Cat was clearly just pretending for Kara's sake so with that she went with ..
"Zor-El we need you in the kitchen" ..hoping Kara would catch on.
Kara startled hearing her own last name….her fathers name.
She looked up to three pairs of eyes looking at her, as Cat smirked quietly.
Kara nodded before resting both palms on Rachel manoeuvring from underneath her as she dozed clearly needing the rest. Lena smirked teasing "enjoyed spooning another woman I see" Kara chuckled walking over to Lena planting a kiss on her cheek. "Mm of course I did, but she isn't you, so you have nothing to worry about."
Cat coughed "ok you too enough with the PDA, before we all vomit."
With that the whole table burst out laughing including the one and only Cat Grant Queen of all Media..