Chapter 2
AN: XXX mature scene
Despite her arm being bandaged, Kara can't keep her hands off Lena the whole drive home as Frank stops for the promised potstickers and fights through traffic. She keeps her good arm wrapped tight around Lena's shoulders, tangling their fingers together with the other as she plays with Lena's wedding band.
"You ok, darling?", Lena asks, turning her hand over to put their palms together, their rings making a soft noise as they connect.
"Yeah", Kara nods, turning to look at Lena, "I'm great".
"How's your arm?", Lena asks, reaching over with her free hand to trace the bandages covering the injection site.
"Fine", Kara shrugs. Lena raises a brow for emphasis and Kara gives in, "It aches a little but I promise, I'm ok".
Lena leans over kissing the bandage before sitting up to kiss Kara. "You better be or I will figure out a way to resurrect you so I can kill you myself for making me do this alone", she says, teasingly as she motions to her stomach.
"But", Kara says, with a grin on her face, "If you figure out how to resurrect me… you wouldn't be alone… until you kill me again, and then it's your fault".
"Oh hush with your logic", Lena says, leaning into Kara's shoulder.
"Aren't you supposed to be the logical one?", Kara asks, "I'm usually the one with half-cooked ideas and overcooked food".
Lena laughs at this, turning her head to kiss Kara's jaw, "Fair point. I blame it on the pregnancy hormones".
"How are you feeling?", Kara says, turning the conversation serious again as deep blue, concerned eyes meet Lena's.
"I feel much better now that you're back and you know", Lena says. "I was so excited that morning when I took the test. I wanted it to be a surprise so I'd gotten fertility and insemination specialists and they both signed off on it the day before China. I was going to wait and we could do it together but I thought it would be nice if I could surprise you when I got back. That date night was so amazing and I woke up the next morning and you were gone and I knew I couldn't wait any longer". Lena starts to tear up at this point causing Kara to get concerned, "Happy tears for this part", Lena says, sniffing. "Anyway I took the test and I was so happy and excited. I walked on cloud nine to that meeting". Lena takes a deep breath before continuing, "I… I felt like nothing could stop me. I was going to close this deal and come home to you and I already had plans in my head to make a tiny super suit. It would be functional and protective with nanite capabilities to add Kryptonite protection…". Lena starts to list all the functions she was already adding to their baby's suit when a gentle nudge from Kara stops her. "Right anyway, Alex called and I swear my heart stopped", she says, her voice breaking as she relives the moment. A squeeze from Kara brings her back and teary emerald eyes meet sad blue, "I'm ok now", Lena says, "The moment J'onn landed, laying you down, and Alex jumped off his back running to gather equipment I knew nothing was going to stop her until you were better, and I can't even describe the feeling when your hand flexed in mine and I saw your eyes focus on me".
"I promised I would always come back to you", Kara says.
"I know, darling", Lena says, letting her hand drift from the bandage to cup Kara's cheek as the other squeezes her hand. "I know", she says, again before kissing Kara.
Every time their lips meet, Lena thinks it's the best kiss. From their first, when Kara just sprung up from the bed, out of her stupor, to the one on their wedding day, full of promises and love, to every time one of them comes undone in the other's arms, lips locked and tongues exploring every well-known part of each other. Every time their lips meet, Lena falls a little deeper in love with the blonde Kryptonian and this one is no different. It's not short and chaste, nor hot and passionate, but a perfect exchange of feelings, pure intimacy, that Lena truly did not believe in before Kara. Ever since stepping foot in Luthor Mansion at age four, Lena was taught to hide her emotions and use and manipulate others for her own gain. She never thought she would have someone that she trusted enough to open up like this and never dared dream that they would love her back after knowing everything in her past.
The kiss is broken when Frank carefully raps on the partition, with a polite, "Ma'ams, you're home".
"Damn right we are", Kara says, breathlessly, just relieved to be back home with Lena.
"Fuck me", Lena mutters under her breath, turned on by Kara cussing. "Let's get you upstairs and fed", she says aloud, sliding out the opened door and holding out a hand for Kara, who quickly follows. Frank hands the steaming bag to Lena, who keeps it away from Kara until they reach upstairs, barely staying standing against Kara's attempt to persuade her to let her have just one. Fortunately, her resolve is much stronger than Kara's pouts or sultry looks.
"Come on", Lena says, "we can cuddle and eat and watch TV and just enjoy you being back if you can just wait until we get to the couch". Kara acquiesces, letting Lena lead the way out of the elevator and through their front door. "Why don't you grab some soda and get the blankets ready while I change", Lena offers.
Kara nods quickly, pecking Lena on the cheek before heading to the fridge to grab the drinks. Lena chuckles at her eager wife as she heads to the bedroom to change out of her days old business attire into some shorts and Kara's NCU hoodie. She brings her own MIT hoodie with her handing it to Kara who quickly puts it on over the DEO t-shirt and sweats she was given. Kara snuggles into the blanket nest getting comfortable before giving Lena a pout and pulling her down next to her. Lena manages to avoid Kara's grasp long enough to snag the food and drinks before allowing herself to be pulled into the strong embrace and settling in for a happy, much-needed night of cuddles.
After sending Kara and Lena home, Alex starts pacing back and forth in front of the large monitors in the command center, mumbling to herself. Several agents have given her concerned looks, knowing how invested she gets when Kara's been hurt.
Brainy quickly got tracking programs up and running but he hasn't seen any sign of ships leaving Earth's orbit and is starting to wonder if there was something he could've missed. As if reading his mind, Nia comes up behind him wrapping her arms around his shoulders, pecking his cheek in greeting.
"Hello, Nia", Brainy greets, his attention still on the screens but his body relaxes in her grip.
"You did everything you could. You'll get a hit", Nia says, reassuringly.
"Are you dreaming people's feelings now?", Brainy asks, turning his head to look at her.
"No", Nia laughs, "I just know you and I know you hate not knowing or that you're missing something".
Brainy sits back in his chair with a deep sigh, "You're right".
"I know", Nia preens, "Now go tell Alex to stop pacing a rut into the floor and that you've got this covered because I'm getting some seriously tense vibes from her".
"How can you tell?", Brainy asks.
"Just look at her Brainy", Nia says, "think about what nervous pacing, mumbling, and biting her nails usually means and then double it because Kara almost died, and she can't find the people responsible to kill them herself".
"Ah, 200% of fear for Kara's life and not being in control of the situation", Brainy says, "but that's a statistical impossibility".
Nia laughs, kissing him on the cheek once more. "When someone you love is in danger, no feeling or action is impossible", she says, before squeezing tighter and then heading out.
Brainy takes Nia's advice and, knowing he's going to need it, opens his courage box. "Director Danvers", he says, sounding rather strong, until Alex whirls on him, fist clenched and a hard look on her face.
"Did you find them?", Alex demands.
"Uh well no, but we will but it might take a while. It seems it is taking them a long time to stock up for their trip", Brainy says, in a very uncharacteristic ramble, "and you've already been here for two straight days, and you're scared and feeling out of control which is not good for a type A personality like yourself".
"Brainy", Alex interrupts, "what are you saying because you sound like Kara".
"I am finding myself rather nervous", he starts again but a sharp look from Alex stops the rant from continuing. "You should go home and rest", he says, carefully.
"Not until we stop these guys", Alex says, turning back to the screens.
"We can't stop them here. All we are doing is watching for them to leave Earth. We have weeks for them to travel to Argo if they even know where it really is", Brainy says, "Go home and rest like Kara is".
Alex takes a last long look at the screens before heaving a big sigh and letting her shoulders drop, "Fine, but call me the second, and I mean the second, you get a hit".
"Will do", Brainy says, watching Alex go before sitting back in his seat.
Alex let's herself into the house and is instantly comforted by the sound of mother and daughter in conversation and the smell of whatever fantastic food they are making.
"Hey, you", Sam greets waving a spatula at her from the stove, and smile lighting up her face.
"Alex", Ruby cheers, sliding off the stool to hug her, "Why are you home so early?".
"Sent Kara home to rest and recuperate and figured I should too", Alex says, shrugging as she lets go of the teen to walk up behind Sam.
"Uh huh", Sam says, leaning back into Alex's embrace, "Who sent you home, Brainy or J'onn?".
"Ooooh", Ruby taunts, back in her place at the counter.
Alex shoots her a look, but gives in, "Brainy technically but at Nia's suggestion".
"Aw didn't see that one coming", Sam says, pulling the pan off the stove. "Either way, glad you're home", she finishes with a kiss.
"Me too", Alex smiles into Sam's mouth.
"Ew gross", Ruby calls and Alex really doesn't mind when Sam exaggeratedly keeps going at it to annoy the teen.
"Come on", Kara says, nudging Lena with her shoulder, "You're not comfortable down here. Let's just go to bed".
"No, no. It's still early. I'm fine", Lena says, knowing how much Kara loves sleeping in nests and forts, if she could just get comfortable.
"You can't sit still, and I know your back has been bothering you because of the crappy hotel mattress in China and I know you've barely slept since that morning", Kara says, "besides I'd rather like to sleep in our bed with you again after so long. Your pillow doesn't smell like it used to".
Lena gives up her squirming as she looks at Kara's sincere face, a serene smile lighting up her own, "I love you".
"I love you, too", Kara says, ducking down to kiss the brunette now that she's still.
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The kiss quickly devolves into roaming hands and battling tongues until Kara moves down Lena's jaw.
Lena gasps as she tries to catch her breath, "Rao, Kara". Both of them barely control themselves as their hands move. Kara snakes her hand up Lena's shirt to her bare breast, rolling the nipple between her fingers, pulling a moan out of Lena until Lena is jolted out of her high as she feels the bandages against her bare stomach.
"Wait, wait", she says, and Kara immediately stops, pulling her hand out of Lena's shirt.
"What? Are you ok? Did I do something?", Kara starts to spin out only to be stopped by gentle hands on the sides of her face.
"No, no, baby I'm ok", Lena reassures her, "You didn't do anything, I promise. I just felt your bandage and wanted to make sure I don't hurt you".
"Oh, Lee", Kara says, leaning into Lena's palm, "My arm is fine, I promise. The rest of me though…".
"What? Where? Are you ok? Should I call Alex?", Lena starts to spiral now until Kara kisses her to stop her.
"I was going to say the rest of me needs to feel you against me and don't call Alex because I don't think she wants to see any of that", Kara chuckles lowly with a smirk as she sucks at Lena's pulse point.
"Ohhh", Lena shudders, as she melts back into Kara.
"I promise you won't hurt my arm", Kara says, moving her kisses back to Lena's lips, "I, however, don't want to hurt your back, so we should move to the bedroom. Plus, no powers so we won't have to use the red lights".
Lena pulls Kara back down by the collar of the hoodie before pushing her off her and standing holding out a hand expectantly for Kara to follow, a sexy smirk, dark green eyes, and a raised brow giving Kara no choice but to follow.
Kara scrambles up from the floor grabbing Lena's hand but instead of following, pulls Lena against her tightly, recapturing her lips in a deep kiss. Lena moans at the quick move and reaches up, linking her arms around Kara's neck for stability as she raises up on her toes, chasing Kara's mouth. Kara keeps her tight against her own body with a hand on the small of Lena's back, the other teasingly brushing up and down her side, from the side of her breast down to her ass.
Lena moans at the feeling of Kara pressed against her, the warmth radiating off her as their breasts push against each other and Kara pulls her closer. Lena slowly lowers herself back to flat footed and starts to walk backwards, pulling Kara with her down the hallway towards the bedroom. They take turns pinning each other to walls on their way as their hands slowly remove clothes and lips and teeth wander.
They finally make it to the bed, Kara stumbling, feet caught in the DEO sweats, and falling onto the bed. Lena takes advantage of the position, quickly straddling Kara and grinding her center down on toned abs as Kara grabs her hips, thumbs right on the small divot just above the bone, helping pull Lena down harder.
"Rao I'm so glad you're home", Kara says, breathlessly as she guides Lena on top of her.
"Me too", Lena husks out, leaning down so they're chest to chest again as she kisses Kara.
Kara rolls them over, taking control, and Lena wraps her legs around Kara's waist, keeping their centers grinding together.
"Rao, Kara, please", Lena moans out, thrusting her hips up trying to get more friction.
Kara drops a hand down to Lena's center, making quick circles around her clit before thrusting two fingers, grinding her own center against her wrist.
Lena throws her head back into the pillow, moaning and Kara moves kisses down her jaw and neck.
"So beautiful", Kara moans out, curling her finger inside Lena, hitting just the right spot to make Lena come undone. Kara quickly follows, the mere sight of her wife coming underneath her and the pleasure in her face enough to push her over her own edge.
Lena comes back to herself with the heavy welcome weight of Kara on top of her, both of them severely out of breath. She lifts a sluggish hand to gently comb through the golden curls pulling a soft purring sound from Kara as she nuzzles deeper into her neck, kissing whatever skin is closest.
"I love you", Lena says, hoping her tone can convey the expansive feelings more than those three words.
"Khap zhao rrip zrhueiao", Kara replies, pulling her head up and looking at Lena.
Matching content smiles are wiped from their faces in one last kiss as Kara flips them back over and wraps her arms around Lena holding her tight to her chest just above her heart.
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After dinner, the small family enjoys some time together, playing games and watching a movie and Alex is thankful that they are able to keep her occupied and happy and she forgets all about the stress of her job as she relaxes into Sam arms throughout the movie.
Now, normally, Alex isn't one to fall asleep during movies but after barely sleeping for days on end and then not sleeping while Kara was gone, coupled with the stress, the doctor in her has to admit that maybe she is a little tired. Ok, a lot tired considering she fell asleep during Die Hard, one of her all-time favorite movies.
Ruby is the first to notice Alex nodding off and Sam slowly reclines them further until they are horizontal on the couch and Alex is out cold. Sam wants to laugh at the badass Director Danvers falling asleep during a movie but is so relieved that she's finally getting rest, opts to leave a kiss in the short red hair and settle in for the rest of the movie.
Once it's over Ruby brings Sam the remote, giving both her mom and the asleep Alex good night kisses before heading to her room. Sam would much rather move to her own bed rather than end up sleeping on the couch all night with Alex on top of her, so she turns the TV off and starts to gently wake up Alex.
Sam kisses her again, running her fingers through the longer hair on top and whispers, "Come on babe. Let's go upstairs. You need real sleep, in a real bed not on this couch. Both of our backs will thank me for it".
Alex wakes slowly, blinking sleepy brown eyes until she focuses on Sam, "I fell asleep".
"During Die Hard", Sam says in mock seriousness, "If I didn't know how tired you are I'd have been concerned for your health, but I know you're exhausted so I'm more concerned with getting you to bed".
"Fair point", Alex yawns, stretching her arms out but settling back into Sam's chest.
"Uh uh not here", Sam laughs, nudging Alex, "Upstairs in the comfy bed. Come on. You can still use me as a pillow as long as I can use a real one and not the arm of the couch".
Alex whines but relents and eases herself off Sam who quickly rises from the couch stretching out her back.
The two quickly make it upstairs, going through shortened routines to get in bed faster and Alex is back asleep against Sam in no time.
"Thanks", Alex mumbles out, half-asleep.
Sam smiles, kissing Alex's forehead, "I'm always here for whatever you need".
Alex hums in response, "Love you so much".
"I love you too", Sam replies, but is cut off by a small snore from Alex. Laughing to herself as she pulls the chain on the lamp, Sam quickly follows her into sleep, knowing they will talk tomorrow when Alex feels better.
Sam wakes first, on top of Alex, wrapped tightly, protectively in her arms, and Sam thinks maybe she should have pushed her to talk and let everything go last night. Alex's dreams are so deeply linked to her feelings and despite them not being bad enough to wake Sam, they were enough for Alex to change their position and hold her close even in a deep sleep.
Sam, seeing that it is already nine, tries to gently extricate herself but Alex only holds on tighter, brow furrowing her sleep. Sam quickly gives up, not wanting to wake the redhead and settles back in, willing to lay there a little longer as long as Alex is getting rest.
A few minutes later, Alex gets agitated, and Sam quickly reaches a hand up, soothingly combing through Alex hair and trying to wake her, hopefully without getting cracked in the face.
Alex comes to with a small jolt, adrenaline pumping, but calms when she recognizes Sam's calming voice, and she settles back onto the pillow.
"I know you don't want to, but you have to talk about it. She's home and safe and you're still having dreams", Sam says, searching Alex's eyes for some sign of agreement.
Alex sighs, closing her eyes, trying to summon the courage, "That's the problem though. She's home and everyone's ok, except she doesn't have powers and I haven't stopped the guys that did this".
"You don't have to do it alone", Sam says, "You've got J'onn and Brainy and Nia and all the agents backing you up. I'm sure Lena would jump at the chance to help stop them however she can, with or without her magic, and I mean her magic tech touch not her magic magic". Sam smiles proud of herself when she manages to pull a laugh out of Alex. "And you have me and Ruby", she adds, her voice soft, "whether you need to talk it out, a hug, or just something to take your mind off it, we've got you".
"I know you do", Alex says, looking at Sam's sad, hazel eyes, "Thank you".
"I love you", Sam says, shrugging, as if those three words are all the explanation she needs, they sum up everything important, said and unsaid.
Alex smiles, knowing everything Sam means, "I love you too. You and Ruby".
Sam smiles, moving to hover over Alex, her long hair creating a curtain around them as she captures Alex's lips in a loving kiss.
"You know what time it is?", Sam asks, a mischievous grin on her face. Alex groans, playfully, knowing what is coming. Sam springs up from the bed, shouting, "Pancake o'clock", as she hurries down the stairs.
Alex grins as she slides out of bed and follows, worries forgotten and phone on the nightstand.