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She walks through the halls, glancing at the displays, wondering how long before humans will be able to devise a way to travel beyond their galaxy. Of course, they can always borrow technology from their alien visitors. Then again, they seem to be more concerned with ripping off weapon designs rather than exploring the vastness of space.
"Penny for your thoughts?" a voice interrupts her musings.
"Only a penny? I think you can afford more than that." Kara teases the CEO as she interlocks their fingers together. Lena laughs and it's become one of Kara's most favorite sounds. "But if you must know, I'm just thinking about how humans seem to be too focused on gathering alien weaponry and not on space expeditions."
"Most people are afraid to venture out into the unknown." they're all too comfortable to leave the confines of their home planet.
"Are you afraid?" Kara already knows the answer.
"I'm not most people." and the Kryptonian smiles at her impertinence and takes the time to admire the tenacious woman before her.
"No you're not." Kara agrees wholeheartedly. Most people don't posses Lena's ingenuity or her perfect jawline. "So what surprise do you have in store for me this time?" because she knows Lena hadn't actually gone to the restroom and talked to one of the planetarium people instead.
"Patience is a virtue." Lena doesn't bothering to scold her for using her powers.
She can hardly fault Kara for wanting to use her gifts when Lena's been doing the same. Wealth and influence are tools she uses constantly along with her intellect. It's things she has to employ in order to manage the tasks she undertakes. And she does enjoy the challenge of having to be extra crafty so the activities will remain a secret for Kara.
"I can't help it if I'm restless." the reporter pouts. "The journalist in me is always seeking the truth." she defends her impatience and doesn't bother to hide her excitement.
Lena always has something good up her sleeve to keep Kara on her toes. The CEO's last surprise had allowed Kara to able to cuddle with panda cubs so it means Lena has videos of her rolling around the ground with the white and black baby bears. But it's not always something big. Sometimes she simply surprises her with dumplings she makes herself. And Kara appreciates everything Lena does for her.
It's evident when Kara gazes at her fondly, when her hand lingers on Lena's thigh a little too long, when she texts Lena good morning and calls her just to say good night.
Perhaps it's most obvious when Kara kisses Lena senseless.
"I thought it was time for you and I have to a proper outing." it's the closest thing to a label that Lena can bestow since they haven't really labeled this thing between them.
In hindsight not much has really changed between their dynamics. Everything is pretty much the same. Lena takes her out or Kara surprises her with impromptu meals at her office on her busy days. Except now Kara's discovered that her favorite taste lies within Lena's mouth and on her skin.
They spend a lot of time touching and kissing. It just never registered with Kara how couple like they were before because she's never been in a relationship.
"We go out on dates all the time." Kara doesn't bother to mask her confusion.
"As Lena and Kara." because they spend most of their outings in casual clothing, more for Lena's benefit to hide the fact that she's the CEO who may or may not follow in her family's footsteps of evildoings, doing semi typical dating activities because every now and again Lena uses her means to make things special for Kara. "But not as Lena and Kara Zor-El." the CEO whispers.
"And how would Lena go about having a proper date with Kara Zor-El?" Kara questions because she'd been too young to experience courtship rituals on Krypton and also she's curious as to how much Lena knows.
"Well there's something we need to do first before we can actually date." she informs.
Lena knows because Hank Henshaw didn't just steal the Medusa virus from the Fortress of Solitude. There's a whole section dedicated to Krypton in Cadmus's files and Lena spent hours learning about Krypton, about their customs, specifically about the courtship rituals on Kara's home planet.
"And what's that?" Kara finds herself being led to the planetarium theater.
It's dark in the circular room, save for the tiny lights along the declining floor. The ceiling above is curved, the seats aligned in circular rows. There's a podium in the middle of the room and that's where Lena leads them.
"I know courting is a little different on Krypton." a matchmaking computer system had to decide whether or not the pairing could be suitable enough for marriage before one could even be allowed to pursue, much less speak to their intended. "But since Matricomp isn't here I thought I'd show you why we're more than a suitable match." she releases the blonde's hand as she leaves Kara so she can stand on the podium. "If you'd please keep your eyes on the wall." she gestures to her front and Kara complies. "I'm going to start with the obvious ones." she clicks the keyboard a picture of a newspaper clipping with an L Corp headline appears. "You're a journalist and I'm a CEO of a multi billion dollar conglomerate which means you get first pass to L Corp dealings while I enjoy the free publicity and the rise in stocks because being with someone who has a regular day job makes me more relatable." Lena reasons the benefits of their relationship on their professional lives. The next slide is a picture of money. "You have a modest salary and I'm a billionaire who'll be able to sustain your healthy appetite." the next slide is a picture of chocolate pecan pie. "I can cook for you whenever you desire." Kara chuckles. The next slide is a picture of the two of them together. "We make one hell of a good looking couple."
"You make some really good points." Kara finds herself touched by Lena's sentiments.
"But the most important one of all is," it's just a picture of Kara with a mouthful of pot stickers. "That I would treasure your quirks, your passions, everything that you are." she clicks once more. "And endeavor to give you what your heart wants most." and the entire room is engulfed with constellations Kara believed she'd never see again.
Kara finds herself in tears as she is surrounded by the very stars she used to see out her window back on Krypton. Everywhere she looked she found the familiar sparkling lights that covered her planets night sky.
"I never thought I'd see them again." she murmurs. Lena's at her side instantly, wrapping her in an embrace, giving her comfort, everything she has promised and more. She gives Kara a moment to collect herself, running her hands through Kara's back in an attempt to console the blonde. "So what's next?" she lifts her head from the crook of Lena's neck.
"Now that we've discerned that we are compatible on paper, we need to establish compatibility on an intellectual level." she proposes the next step.
"Well, you're a genius and I'm of slightly above average intelligence but we go on trips to different museums to look at art, learn about history, watch documentaries, and we're in a planetarium." Kara reasons and Lena nods because she's brought up the same points she was going to.
"What about our compatibility on an emotional level?" Lena questions as her thumb wipes the Kryptonian's face dry.
"Got that covered too." Kara gestures to the CEO's tender movements.
"Then comes the physical part." and the Kryptonian's pretty certain Lena doesn't intend to have their first sexual encounter, and Kara's over all first, on the planetarium floor.
"Oh?" even with the birthing matrix, sexual compatibility was a prominent factor in determining relationships back on Krypton. Just because they couldn't procreate doesn't mean they didn't have urges that needed to be sated. "And what exactly does the physical part entail?" Lena just smirks.
"You know, I don't think I've ever danced under the stars before." and Kara won't deny her disappointment because she'd thought she'd at least get a kiss from the CEO.
"There's no music."
"We'll make our own." the blonde wraps her arms around Lena's waist while the raven haired beauty envelops hers around the taller woman's neck.
And as always, Lena delivers as she begins to hum a tune Kara's not familiar with. The younger woman just basks in the sound of her voice, the way the notes cascade through her throat. The CEO's tone hitches when Kara begins to float, prompting her to stand on the super's boots to gain a semblance of footing.
"You know I've never been on a date with someone who knew about my heritage." she informs. "Thank you." for being true to her word. "For everything." she settles for word so simple yet so precise. "I know I don't always make things particularly easy." because Kara still has reservations, not about her feelings because she's never felt as strongly as she does for Lena, but more on how to maneuver their relationship. The fact that Lena's a woman is just a small part of her hesitation. A key detail is also fact that Kara's never really had a serious relationship with anyone before. "Yet you're here with me." staying true to her word by giving the Kryptonian all she's wanted.
Kara took Lena because what else would anyone do when they're offered everything on a silver platter? She just never conceived that her silver platter could contain a gorgeous billionaire.
And Kara knows that she will never regret ever giving Lena a chance.
The Kryptonian brings their lips together as they continue to float along the virtual night sky and Lena knows she still has her work cut out for her because yes Kara touches her and kisses her like she cares her, all the time, but Lena knows she can't replace the fake skies up on the ceiling just yet.
Because she isn't the one Kara wants most.
At least not yet and Lena is doing everything to make sure one day, soon, she'll be one Kara cannot live without.
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I'm excited for tomorrow! Really hoping they don't turn Lena evil! And I really want to see Katie Mcgrath on Supergirl more!
For those that have questions, hopefully they will all be answered as you keep reading.
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