Chapter Summary:Prompt by Victor17: "Here I leave you an idea for another One-Shot I hope and encourage you to write it would be very interesting. What would happen if Kara and Oliver decide to move into an apartment as a couple? Kara also finds Krypto the dog and decides to take him home. But the relationship between boyfriend and pet is not what Kara thought would be."
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41. Home sweet home
She felt nervous. It was the first time in her life she would live with someone she was dating; it was a big step for her. She remembered asking Alex if this was a good idea like one hundred times.
- If you feel in your heart you should do this, then it's the right thing to do. You need to trust your instincts – She would say every time.
Oliver Queen has had a tough time on his Earth. He has been dumped, arrested, came out as the Green Arrow, he couldn't be a vigilante anymore, his son had died in the hands of one of his worst enemies, Ricardo Diaz. He had nothing left and since he started approaching more Kara, she was the one who helped him the most through his grief, he visited her more often. They teamed up to save National City and her Earth every once in a while. They started dating and Oliver learned how to smile again. He spent more time with her on her Earth than on his Star City, until one day, everything changed.
Kara could never forget this day.
FLASHBACK
Kara sat between Oliver's legs on the cushions on the floor of her living room. They watched Wizard of Oz that Kara loved so much and Kara felt his nose brushing her neck, feeling chills.
- Ollie…
- What? – He smiled, giving her a few kisses on her neck.
- You're teasing me…
- Am I?
She looked at him and smiled. He tried to look innocent and failed big time. She turned her face and kissed him. She loved this feeling, being comfortable like this with him. Oliver couldn't think of anything better, it was like she was all he had left, at least truly had. He still had his friends back on his Earth, but it was not the same, at all.
- I'll have to go in a few hours… - He murmured as he kissed her chin, caressing her cheeks with his fingers.
- I don't want you to go… - She whispered.
- I don't want to go either!
- Stay!
Oliver looked at her, his fingers caressing slightly her face.
- I'll need to go back tomorrow, anyways… It's the hardest part.
- No. I mean, stay! Forever – She looked serious at him, her heart slamming on her chest.
Oliver froze, looking surprised at her.
- Are you… Serious?
- Yes! - She turned more to face him, her legs resting above his legs. – I… I want you with me.
- I want nothing more than to be with you forever – He said as he kissed her lips. – But I can't just move and leave everything behind now… I would need to take care of things…
- Then do it. Take as long as you need. – Her hands went for his shoulders as she gave him the puppy eyes look he could never resist.
- Oh, no the puppy eyes… - he laughed as he kissed her again – I can't resist them.
- I know – she smiled knowingly as she waited for his answer.
- Ok. I will move in. – Oliver said, being attacked by Kara and her amazing kissed and tight hugs.
END OF FLASHBACK
She was really excited for this change. And it was finally the day Oliver would move in. Later that day, she opened a breach to make the move easier and once Oliver took care of everything and had his good bye party, he arrived. Kara helped him with his stuff and once everything was on its place, Kara hugged him.
- Welcome home!
- I'm happy to be home with you! – He said as she gave him butterfly kisses on his neck, going to his lips.
- I think we should celebrate – She whispered to his ear and Oliver squeezed her waist with his hands.
It was their secret sign. Kara used her super speed and in seconds they were both in her bed, now their bed. It felt really special and all she could think about was to kiss him all over. She couldn't get enough of him; it was like an addiction.
Oliver smelled her sweet scent and started losing it little by little, his lips traveling down her neck and cleavage.
- I love you! – He whispered and Kara looked surprised at him, as he stared deeply into her eyes.
It was the first time he was ever saying this to her. She felt a mix of surprise and happiness and a bit of shock. She only heard it once in her life, when she tried to date a few years ago, but it didn't end well. She had to send her ex away from Earth and it all went downhill since then. Kara caressed slowly his cheeks, looking at every single feature of him. His blue eyes, his strong jaw, his short blonde beard, his soft hair, and the tiny scars he had on his forehead and the right cheek, the light marks on his necks, going inside his shirt. She reached for his shirt and held the edge, pulling it up until she got it out of him. Her fingers traced his chest, down his abs and back up his shoulders and arms. She felt butterfly on her stomach every time she touches his arms, felt his muscles under her palm. Her lips reached for his chest, giving him many kisses, traveling up until she reached his lips.
- I love you more than anything – She whispered, feeling his lips moving against hers like they were in a slow dance.
He left out a breath he had no idea he was holding and she could feel it against her skin as his lips adventured down her neck. Their hands intertwined and she held it strongly, as she was afraid of falling and only he could catch her. She felt his deliciously wet kisses on her shoulders and down her arms. They took their time to enjoy each other, like there was no tomorrow and she loved every second of it.
A FEW MONTHS LATER
Oliver was living with Kara for a while now and Alex offered him a spot on DEO and he gladly took it. He loved to be in action and that place was perfect for him. It was also a chance to work more with Kara and the others he became so close with. Sometimes they visited Earth 1, helped Barry or helped somehow in Star City, but mostly, he spent his days working a lot at the DEO. It was refreshing for him, since he loved doing something and helped others. It was like a fresh start to him. Kara felt happy to see him happy, she wanted nothing more.
She flew National City, patrolling the city while the DEO had one of its rare calm days. She heard a noise from the distance and tried to follow it. It sounded like a cry. Once she got closer to an alley, she saw a small figure in the corner.
- Oh my Rao, it's a puppy! – She said as she approached the animal cautiously.
She kneeled on the ground, calling the dog. He approached her slowly, as he feared something would happen. Kara started petting the dog and he wagged his tail, licking her hand.
- Oh, you were abandoned… Do you want a new home? Do you? – She said as she played with him and thought about it.
She couldn't leave him alone on the street crying, he was so small and cute. He was a bit dirty but nothing like a bath to solve it. She smiled to herself and thought about what Oliver would say and if he would like the idea. She grabbed him and flew back home holding him in her right hand.
She got home and Oliver wasn't back from the DEO yet. She took the puppy to the bathroom and gave him a nice bath. The dog made a mess in the bathroom and made Kara laugh a lot, but she cleaned everything in seconds.
Later that night, Oliver got home and found Kara on the couch playing with the dog. She saw him and smiled, really excited.
- Look, Ollie! – Kara said as she brought the dog to Oliver see.
Oliver felt like the dog was looking at him in a weird way and decided it was best for him not to touch the dog, at least not while he looked like he would take his hand off.
- He's cute…
- Be less excited, Oliver! – Kara teased, bringing the dog back to the couch.
- I'm sorry… I'm just not that found of dogs… not that much – He added after the look Kara gave him.
- How is that possible? Dogs are cute!
- They are… I just never had one before and… I don't think they like me.
- Nonsense! He likes you – Kara said as she petted the dog.
- He was looking at me in a weird way…
Kara looked at Oliver and laughed. It was not possible that Oliver was afraid of this little puppy.
- Ollie… Are you serious? He's harmless.
- He has teeth!
- Please!
- Is he staying?
Kara looked at the dog and then at Oliver.
- Just for a while, until I find him a home. He was abandoned and crying, poor thing. He needs a little love before going to a safe home. Alex is helping me with this. We are going to interview some people next week.
- Interview?
- Yes. – Kara put the dog in a bed she made on the ground and walked towards Oliver. – Can you imagine if he ends up with bad people? We need to be sure he will be safe and loved.
Oliver looked at her and instantly smiled. He always admired her big heart and this time around it was no different. He just couldn't bring himself to trust the dog wouldn't bite him or something. He hugged Kara, kissing her forehead.
- That's ok. But he won't sleep with us.
- Fine. – Kara said as she kissed him.
The dog came running, wagging his tail at Kara. She looked at him, smiling. The dog walked in Oliver's direction and lifted his leg on Oliver's feet, peeing there. Oliver jumped and went to the bathroom, annoyed. Kara laughed and cleaned it in seconds.
- He needs training, that's all.
A FEW WEEKS LATER
DEO was pure chaos. An angry alien, with the powers of hurting humans with a dangerous toxin that he could throw in the air with his mouth, was creating havoc in National City. J'onn called everyone to decide the plan.
- No humans allowed on this one, are we clear? – J'onn said as he looked at Oliver. – Are we clear, Mr. Queen?
Oliver stood in silence, looking at J'onn. He hated not being able to help, and see his friends in danger, specially the love of his life. He trusted Kara could handle herself, but he got used to having her back in fights like these. He nodded with his head and turned around, going to the training room.
The time has come to go after the alien and Kara kissed him before going. Oliver kept training alone, truing to distract himself since all humans from the DEO had an order to stay inside until the alien was contained. He felt thirsty and went for a glass of water, but on his way to the kitchen, he stopped to watch the news talking about Supergirl getting hurt in the fight. Oliver looked around, making sure no one was watching him and ran to suit up, getting his bow and quiver.
He went to the garage and took his bike, getting ready to face whatever he had to, to make sure Kara and the others were safe. He couldn't think properly, worried about her. He got to the crime scene and felt the air thick, like it was poisoned. He took his equipment and a special arrow, aiming at the thing and shooting as fast as he could.
Before being hit, the thing threw poison towards Oliver and he felt his throat closing. He dropped everything on the ground and fell unconscious.
Hours later, back at the DEO, Kara paced from one side to the other in front of the med bay. She was furious. How could he? She thought. J'onn approached her, hugging her.
- He's going to get better.
- We don't know that! It's been hours.
- They said it was bad, but we have to have faith.
Kara felt some tears coming from her eyes. She couldn't believe what was happening. Oliver was stubborn, she knew it, but she never thought he could be THIS stubborn. He knew the danger and he went anyways. She remembered seeing the alien being hit by his arrow and attacking Oliver before going down. Brainy and J'onn managed to catch the alien and bring to DEO special cells for dangerous creatures while she grabbed Ollie and brought him straight to the med bay, trying not to break down and cry and focusing on saving his life.
It took hours for the doctors to be able to clean Oliver's lungs and save him, Kara really thought he wouldn't make it this time, but he did. She had to wait a bit more to see him, but when the time came, she felt relieved but most of all, angry.
Oliver opened his eyes and looked at Kara's serious face. He smiled at her, but she kept staring at him like she could kill him if she wasn't a good person.
- I'm so glad you're ok… - He said and she kept staring at him with a death glare. Oliver took a deep breath, knowing what was waiting for him. – Aren't you going to talk to me anymore?
It was Kara's turn to take a deep breath. She looked at the ground and thought about what to say, but she was too mad to filter her words.
- What in Rao's name were you thinking?
Oliver just looked at her. Kara took a few steps towards his bed, with her arms crossed on her chest.
- Do you have a death wish or something? Do you regret coming here and living with me?
- No, of course no!
- Then why did you go to a suicide mission?
- Kara…
- Oliver Jonas Queen! There's no excuse for that! You knew the danger, you knew! J'onn told you to stay, why couldn't you follow his orders?
- Because I saw you in danger.
- I CAN TAKE CARE OF MYSELF! I… - She scratched her forehead – I can, Ollie.
- I know, but I couldn't just watch you almost die on TV…
- AND I CAN'T WATCH YOU ALMOST DIE IN FRONT OF ME!
Kara turned around and left the room. It was too much for her at the moment, she needed to breathe.
Oliver stared at the door after Kara left, thinking about everything she told him. He knew he had screwed up, big time. He just hoped she could at least understand why he did what he did. And forgive him.
The night came in and Kara was alone, trying to play with the dog on her bed. She needed distraction and since she had one more night with the dog because they finally found him a good home, she decided she would dedicate a lot of time to him. Oliver got home and walked in the bedroom. Kara looked at him, still angry.
- Don't you dare complain about the dog.
- I wasn't going to…
- Good!
- Can we talk?
Kara looked at the dog and took him to his bed on the living room. He started playing with his toys and Kara went back to the bed room, closing the door behind her and sitting on the bed.
- I thought about making up to you somehow, but I realized the best I could do was to say I'm sorry – He said as he sat beside her on the bed.
- Ollie, you were completely reckless…
- I know. But… Can I tell you why?
- Sure…
Oliver grabbed her hand and caressed it. He felt his chest really heavy with guilt.
- Remember when I told you about Laurel?
- Your team friend that died?
- Yes… Well, we knew each other since childhood. We dated. I cheated on her and the Island happened. When I came back I felt terrible, and all I wanted was her forgiveness. I knew I was a shitty person before the island and I came back wanting to prove her I changed. Things didn't work out between us but I still loved her, she was my best friend. She wanted to become a vigilante and I refused to help her, thinking I was protecting her. She became one anyways, because that was Laurel. Nothing could stop her. She put herself on the line and got killed and I felt responsible. I couldn't do anything.
- Ollie, I'm sorry about your friend… But I'm not Laurel. You know I don't hurt easily.
- I know, but you were hurt today… And… I came here because I love you, and I also want to be part of something bigger. I'm not the guy who stands in the corner when things get hard. I have been through worse…
- Not worse than today, you almost died…
- I know. And I'm terribly sorry for making you worry…
- I was terrified!
Kara got up, walking from one side to other.
- I wasn't worried Ollie; I was terrified you would die!
- I know… - He lowered his head – I just… All I felt the last time some big crisis happened, I felt today. And I don't deal well with this kind of thing… I usually do stupid things…
- Really stupid!
- But Kara… - Oliver got up and reached for Kara's hand, bringing her closer to him – I'm really sorry…
- You need to be promise me you will never do a thing like that again! You need to trust me; to trust I can handle!
- I trust you! You are the most amazing woman I have ever met – He kissed her forehead.
- And you are the most stubborn guy I know!
She looked at him, still serious. She understood him, she really did. But he needed to understand that he wasn't on his Earth anymore, things here were completely different and sometimes even more dangerous. And sometimes he would have to be benched and deal with that. Deal with the fact he was a human in a world full of dangers beyond his control.
- This is not like your Earth Ollie. I understand you and I know you are capable of many amazing things, but you need to understand not everything can be handled with bows and arrows. Yes, you knocked the alien down but it almost cost your life. Here, we need to do things differently.
- I promise you I will be more careful – He said as he hugged her.
- Ok…If you really do… I forgive you. Just please, never scare me like this again!
Oliver kissed her forehead once again and Kara closed her eyes. She gave him a few butterfly kisses on his neck and he captured her lips with his, walking slowly with her towards her bed.
- Do you think we can keep the dog? – Oliver whispered, smiling at her.
- Really? – Kara's eyes sparkled.
- Yes. I think we can make this family of ours grow, don't you think?
- YES! – She smiled, kissing him back, passionately this time.
- And do you have any ideas of names? – He smiled, kissing her back.
- I thought about Krypto. But can we talk about this later? Right now I need you.
She sat on the bed, laying her back down the mattress and bringing Oliver with her.
- I like the name Krypto – He said, kissing her neck – And I'm here for you.
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Spoiler Alert:
Prompt by victor17: What do you think where Barry and Kara decide to make a double date with their respective partners (Sara and Oliver)?