What a Difference A Day Made

Happy New Year, SuperWonder fans! ;)

Inspired by Darwyn Cooke's Superman/Wonder Woman and "What a Difference a Day Makes" by Dinah Washington

Paradise Island

I am Princess Diana of Themyscira. Known to Man's World as Wonder Woman. I began my journey 10 years ago, joining the Justice League. A group of honorable women and men, who use their extraordinary gifts to protect this world.

Many friendships were forged and I cherish them all, however there is one I cherish the most.

He is known to the world as Superman, the greatest hero of us all. Kal-El, last son of Krypton. Known as Clark Kent to his mortal friends, a farmer's son, who traveled to the city of Metropolis to become a reporter for the Daily Planet.

He is the only man I've completely opened up to and put my all my trust in. It wasn't easy for him at the beginning, but he was such the gentleman, so kind and generous, always concerned about my well being. Always knew how to make me smile. I don't know what it is about him, but he made my heart flutter and I...

"Princess Diana! A man..."

"What?" I frowned and looked up.

There he was, flying above.

I smile and flew up to him.

"Kal, what are you doing here you know-"

He nodded with a grin. "Yeah, I know...I know. But I wanted to get close enough to be seen."

"Is something wrong?" I frowned and tilted my head a bit confused. "What is the basket for?"

"Nothing is wrong, Di. I was hoping we can take advantage of this calming time together and have a picnic?"

I smile. "Oh lovely! Of course!"

"There's a beautiful spot I would like to take you. It's on another planet."

I was shocked. "Kal? Are you sure we can go?"

He held out his hand. "Let's take advantage of this time."

I didn't hesitate taking his hand and we flew off together.

Planet Solaris

"Oh wow!" I gasped as we landed. "It's extraordinary."

"Welcome to Solaris, Diana."

He took my hand and led me to a large tree right in the center of a field. He set the basket down then took his cape off laying it on the ground as the blanket.

We sat down and as Kal started taking everything out the basket, I leaned against the large tree.

"So I've got sandwiches, fruit salad and-" he paused looking up at me. "What is it?" he asked.

I just looked at him and smiled.

"Di? What is it?"

"I appreciate you taking the time to do this."

"There's no where else I'd rather be. No one else I'd rather be with."

At that moment, I was speechless. My heart leaped and I could feel my face heat.

"Diana?"

"Why?"

"You are my best friend. I enjoy being able to spend time like this with you."

He reached over and laid his hand on top of my hand which I turned over to accept his touch.

We stared at each other intently as Kal squeezed my hand in his.

"You hungry?"

I nodded slightly.

We spent most of the time talking and eating. I took a grape and threw it at Kal, laughing at his facial expression. He brings that out in me, a playful side that few others ever see.

As I looked off to the side, I noticed a few leaves falling from the tree. I caught one shaped as a heart. Then looked at the others to see them shaped as hearts as well.

"Oh look, Kal, the leaves...they're-" I paused looking up at him. I looked down at the leaf then him again. "Why did you bring me...here...specifically?"

"It's an extraordinary planet, Di. When I first learned of it, all I could think of is you...because you are extraordinary."

"Kal, I-"

He moved closer to me and comfortably situated his head in my lap.

I looked down at him, his blue eyes sparkling as he graced me with a smile; I was rendered momentarily speechless by his handsomeness.

"We can go exploring after a little while longer."

"I would like that."

I leaned more against the tree and rested my arm over his chest. We sat in comfortable silence for minutes. Kal placed his hand on top of mine, gently rubbing his thumb over my hand.

I had attempted to clear my thoughts because ideas of what that gently rubbing thumb could do on other parts of my body were beginning to invade my mind.

My attention focused on our entwined fingers and was getting lost in the feel of it. It was so rare we touched for any length of time like this. The simple gesture of holding hands felt fresh and intense.

I shut my eyes as an especially lustful thought crept into my mind again and I felt the scales tip a little farther toward the side of desire.

I unconsciously started humming the most beautiful soothing song that reminded me so much of him. So very fitting to this moment of us here together.

"You have such a beautiful voice, Diana," he said. "I could listen to you all day."

"You are incredibly sweet. Thank you."

"Diana?"

"Hmmm?"

"I want to tell you..."

"Yes?"

He reached up slowly and caressed my cheek.

"I love you."

Hearing him say those three simple yet powerful words made my heart swell.

"I love you too, Spaceman," I replied, wanting to assure him, "You will always be my Kal."

He smiled and raised up from my lap. Only a brief look was exchanged between us before Kal closed the distance and our lips met.

The kiss was slow and gentle. This was it. This was everything we've been waiting for...the perfect, electric meeting of our souls in a kiss that felt to both of us as if it was fusing their very hearts together.

Eventually, our lips broke, not because we wanted to end the kiss, but because I had started to smile.

Kal pulled his head back a couple of inches and watched as me as my face broke into a bigger smile.

"What is it?" he asked with a wide smile of his own.

"This feels so surreal."

I ran my fingertips across his cheek. Kal moved his head to the side and laid a quick kiss on the palm of my hand. He then tilted his head to the side and looked at me with a playful smile.

"This is very real." Kal leaned close until our lips were almost touching. "I'm glad I can finally kiss you and don't have to worry about you saying there's the door."

I raised my eye brow making him laugh. "Shut up and kiss me," I said and firmly pulled him back toward me.

This kiss was deeper and more reckless than the first. We spent long moments simply enjoying the feel of it. The kiss was soft and delicate, but our passion for one another made it intense and forceful all at the same time.

Kal placed his hands on my lower back and pulled our bodies impossibly closer.

When our kiss finally ended, we fell into a long, quiet embrace and I took a moment to thank all the Gods for giving this perfect moment.