Christmas
It’s Christmas Day, it’s been a week since Kara’s ‘trip’ to the hospital. Since then Kara has just been recuperating at her home alone. Although she obviously hasn’t been allowed to do any strenuous physical activity, she has been fully capable of looking after herself, even though she’s alone. Throughout the last week Kara has mostly been resting and eating, while texting her friends. James and Winn have both been very concerned for Kara and both offered to come back to be with Kara, Kara of course refused. James however did inform Kara that he would be coming back for New Years anyway. Outside of Winn and James Kara has texted Lena a bit, but her responses have been a bit standoffish. Kara just assumes that they’re back to Lena just not liking her and being a bitch. Kara however isn’t sure how she feels about this, because she does feel a wave of gratitude and perhaps affection to Lena for taking care of her, and getting her to the hospital, despite how they feel about each other.
Kara of course has also received texts from Alex which she has mostly ignored other than confirming yes she is alive. Thankfully Alex hasn’t tried to come and see Kara, and has kept her continuous apologises in the form of texts. Equally in regards to this Eliza has had several phone calls with Kara and to her surprise she found out that Alex actually confessed to Eliza the whole truth. Kara certainly didn’t think Alex would do that. Eliza for her part just told Kara how angry and upset she is with Alex while also constantly asking Kara how she is doing.
The final person that Kara has been texting a bit is Eve Teschmacher. Eve somehow (Kara thinks through Winn) found out about what happened to Kara, or at least was given vague details about it, and because of this she has been checking on Kara to make sure she is okay. Eve even went as far as to bring Kara over a ready cooked meal for her to eat and once more invited Kara to her Christmas Day party at her apartment. After a few more texts from Eve Kara accepted the invite.
Presently Kara is getting ready for Christmas Day. She has showered and done her make up and is just finishing getting dressed. Kara has decided that she’s not going to go for anything fancy or flashy, she just wants to be comfortable. So Kara is just wearing a nice comfortable fitted pair of jeans, one of her favourite shirts, and a cardigan. Kara considered wearing a Christmas jumper/sweatshirt instead of a cardigan but National City’s weather has decided to be pretty mild, not warm, but not cold either.
As Kara finishes getting dressed she picks up her phone and sends all her friends a Merry Christmas message, including Lena. As she walks downstairs she gets a few replies from the likes of Winn and James as well as her other friends, and then to her surprise Kara gets a response from Lena.
Lena (to Kara): Thank you. You too.
Kara is so surprised she decides she has to respond to Lena.
Kara (to Lena): You have any plans for today?
Lena: Yes.
Kara: Care to elaborate?
Lena: Going to friends.
Kara: Cool.
Kara: You know.... it’s been a week since the hospital.... I’m all clear for “physical activities”.
Lena doesn’t respond so Kara decides to send another text.
Kara: Are you free tonight for some “fun”? Maybe I can thank you for taking such good care of me? ;)
Lena: No, I’m busy.
Kara just lets out a huff and puts her phone away. Clearly Lena is just going back to being an ass to her. Kara’s kind of disappointed. Kara then hears a knock at the door. Kara goes and opens it revealing a nervous looking Alex.
“Alex? What are you doing here?” Kara asks with a frown on her face.
“I’m.... I’m here because..... I just wanted to wish you a happy Christmas. I..... I got you a present....” Alex says as she holds out a wrapped present.
Kara looks at the present questionably.
“I don’t think I really want to accept a present from you.” Kara replies.
“I know. I know. But this isn’t a present with any intentions of anything. I just want you to have it. This isn’t a guilty present. I got this for you a few months ago. You don’t have to give me anything.” Alex explains.
Kara hesitates first a moment but then takes the present.
“Good, because you don’t deserve one.” Kara huffs.
Alex just nods without saying a word.
“I’ll open it later, alone.” Kara says.
“Okay.” Alex nods.
Kara just looks at Alex for a moment, expecting her to leave.
“You can go now. I have somewhere to go.” Kara says.
“Oh where?” Alex asks and then sees the annoyed look on Kara’s face, “Never mind.”
Alex remains looking at Kara in silence for a moment. Kara is about to tell Alex to leave but then Alex speaks up.
“I broke up with Maggie.” Alex says.
“You what?” Kara asks surprised.
“I.... I broke up with Maggie.... she’s already moved out..... she’s transferring to Gotham University for next semester.” Alex explains.
Kara gets another annoyed look.
“Alex if you expect that to fix things between us. Or if you think you even needed to break up with Maggie for me, then you are wrong.” Kara says annoyed.
“No. I.... I didn’t do it because of you.... well that’s not true..... but not because I wanted to try and get back in to your good graces. I.... I did it because of what you said..... how Maggie and I were co-dependent and didn’t do anything separate from each other. It.... it made me take a long look at myself, and us. Maggie and I then talked.... and that’s when we realised that we want different things in life. I want to get married and have kids, Maggie doesn’t really want to get married, although she said she’d do it for me, but she said she adamantly doesn’t want children. So.... so we broke up.” Alex explains with a heart broken look on her face.
“Alex.... I never wanted this to happen.” Kara says.
“I know, and it’s not your fault. None of this is. In fact you saved me from probably a world of hurt down the line.” Alex says.
Kara just remains quiet again.
“Anyway, I’ve got a friends party to go to. I just wanted to come and see you on Christmas Day. I know you are still mad at me, and haven’t forgiven me. I don’t blame you, maybe you never will, and I’d get that. But.... I just want to try and open up to you..... Even if you reject me.... like I deserve.... I’m never gonna stop trying.... You’re my sister.... I hate what I did and said to you.... I will never forgive myself. I’m just so sorry, and I love you so much. I just, I wanted to say that.” Alex says with tears in her eyes as she tries to stop herself from crying, looking so timid.
Kara looks at Alex and sighs. She then approaches her and takes her in for a hug. Alex is surprised by the hug but quickly hugs Kara back.
“I’m still angry, mad, upset and hurt by you, and this doesn’t fix things. But..... I’m willing to try and see if we can fix things. But it’s not gonna be easy Alex.” Kara says into the hug.
“I know. I know.” Alex says as she buries her head into Kara’s shoulder.
After a few more seconds Kara ends the hug.
“Merry Christmas Alex.”
“Merry Christmas.” Alex replies as she wipes her tears from her face.
About half an hour after Alex and Kara’s conversation Kara arrives at Eve’s apartment. The building it is in isn’t too fancy but it’s not bad either. It is however a bit of a trek to get to, seeing as it is basically the other side of the city from Kara’s place and the university. Kara knocks on the door, having brought a bottle of wine with her. A few seconds later Eve opens the door with a big smile.
“Kara!” Eve smiles as she takes her in for a quick hug.
“Hi Eve.” Kara smiles back.
Eve then pulls Kara inside.
“Welcome, welcome. Almost everyone else has arrived. I want to introduce you to them.” Eve smiles.
Kara follows Eve into a living room with several people inside.
“Everyone, this is Kara, some of you may already know each other.” Eve says to the people who were already in the room before turning to look at Kara, “Kara, this is Sara, Mike, Nia, Brainy and Caitlin.”
“Hi.” Kara smiles.
“Mike, Nia and Brainy all go to NCU with us. Sara is from Star City, we went to high school together. Then Caitlin goes to Central City University and we’ve been friends since we were kids because our parents are close friends.” Eve explained.
“Cool. Well it’s nice to meet you all.” Kara smiles.
The group all then go and individually talk to Kara to introduce themselves and get to know her. Meanwhile Eve works in the kitchen preparing the Christmas meal that she has prepared for them all. Eventually about 20 minutes after Kara has arrived there is a knock at the door.
“Oh Kara? Can you get that please? That will be our final guest.” Eve calls out.
“Sure.” Kara replies.
Kara moves to the front door and opens it. When she opens it she meets the last person she thought she’d see today.
“Lena?” Kara asks confused.
“What are you doing here?” Lena asks sounding both annoyed and confused.
“Eve invited me.” Kara explains.
“Of course she did.” Lena huffs and then enters the apartment, walking past Kara.
Kara follows Lena into the living room.
“Lena you’re here!” Eve smiles.
“Hi Eve. Hi everyone.” Lena says.
“Okay, well you’ve already met Kara. But this is Mike, Caitlin, Brainy, Nia and Sara.” Eve explains.
“Yeah... I already met Kara...” Lena mutters.
“Ooo I sense some tension.” Sara smiles.
“No, no tension.” Kara lies.
“Do you realise when people are lying they tend to have a tell. Your tell is very obvious.” Brainy says to Kara.
Nia elbows Brainy in the side.
“Yes. Well, let’s just say Kara and I do not like each other. She’s an annoying brat.” Lena says.
Kara can’t help but feel hurt by this. She knows she shouldn’t expect anything less, but she really thought that maybe she and Lena could be friends with benefits now, with the actual friends part.
“Yeah... well you’re just an obnoxious spoiled rich kid who just tries constantly to ruin my life at university.” Kara replies after a moment.
Lena gives Kara glare.
“Now!! None of that!” Eve says firmly, “It’s Christmas! You two don’t have to be friends, but just for today can you please just be civil?”
“Fine.” Lena huffs.
“Sure.” Kara says still feeling a bit hurt.
Throughout the day Kara and Lena try and act normal with each other, not wanting to ruin the other people’s days. As a group they all have a good time. Eve cooked a roast turkey dinner which they all share and then after they all eat various cakes while drinking several kinds of alcohols. There is laughter, conversation and general cheer. Kara however can’t help but feel the glare from Lena the whole day, while at the same time Kara notices that Eve has decided to sit next to her and be rather affectionate towards her. Eventually the group move back to the living room to play some board games. Kara and Eve are the last two to enter the living room from the kitchen/dinning table area.
“Wait!!” Nia says excitedly pointing at Kara and Eve.
Kara looks at Nia confused.
“You’re both standing under the mistletoe! You know what that means!” Nia smiles.
Kara looks up and notices that they are in fact under the mistletoe. She then looks at Eve.
“Well.... those are the rules.” Eve smiles.
Kara smiles nervously at Eve and nods her head. The two women then move closer to each other and then share a gentle kiss. Kara enjoys the kiss, it’s not earth shattering or anything, but not bad either. Kara can tell however that Eve enjoys the kiss a lot more than she does. What Kara and no one else in the apartment notices during the kiss is the death stare Lena is sending in the way of Kara and Eve, as she witnesses the kiss.
A while later the group have played several board games and are continuing to play some more. Eve goes into the kitchen to get more wine.
“Kara, can you come give me a hand?” Eve calls out from the kitchen.
“Sure!” Kara replies.
Kara gets up and heads into the kitchen. She meets Eve with a smile. At the same time unknown to Eve and Kara Lena passes by the kitchen returning from using the bathroom. She stops by the doorway as she listens to Eve and Kara talk.
“I didn’t really need your help.... I just wanted to get you alone to ask you something...” Eve says to Kara.
“Uhhh sure? What is it?” Kara asks a bit confused.
“Well I have to kind of confess that our kiss under the mistletoe, I kind of purposely set up and had Nia in on it too.” Eve explains.
“Oh?” Kara asks, a bit flustered.
“Yes. I.... look.... I have kind of had a thing for you for a while now.... since when Winn introduced you to me a few months ago.... Soooo.... what I’m trying to say is.... would you like to go on a date with me?” Eve asks sounding nervous.
“Oh... that’s... wow.... I didn’t expect that.” Kara says.
Eve remains silent as she looks at Kara, waiting for a response. Kara on her part just takes a moment to think. But she realises she won’t really be able to think of an answer right now.
“Uhmm can I think about it? It’s not a no. I just..... “ Kara begins.
“Of course. Take however long you need.” Eve interrupts with a smile.
Kara just smiles back at Eve.
Meanwhile having heard Eve asks Kara out Lena is pretty annoyed. She doesn’t really know why, Kara and her are not even dating. Even so she doesn’t like it.
About an hour later Kara returns from the bathroom when she is met by Lena in the hallway. Lena approaches Kara and moves closer, into her personal space.
“I want you to fuck me. Now.” Lena says seductively.
Kara gulps at how aggressive Lena is being, it’s a turn on.
“I’m going to tell Eve I’m heading home. About 10 minutes after me, you leave and meet me at my place. Understand?” Lena asks, with it not really being a question, more of an order.
“I uhhh.... okay...” Kara nods with a gulp.
“Good.” Lena says and then parts away from Kara.
A while later Kara is standing outside the front door of Lena’s apartment, having successfully exited the party and then got an Uber back across to the other side of the city.
Kara’s not sure why she’s doing this. Lena has been so mean to her today. Kara thought that maybe they were getting somewhere, developing a friendship. But it seems like they are back to square one. But that said Kara is pretty helpless when it comes to Lena. She can’t help but be drawn in by her allure, and she’s pretty sure Lena is aware of this. Lena opens the door and to Kara’s surprise Lena is wearing a silk robe.
“Oh my.” Kara gulps.
“Well don’t just stand there like an idiot. Come inside so you can fuck me!” Lena orders.
Kara immediately clicks into action upon hearing these words and moves inside, closing the door behind her and takes Lena in for a hungry kiss.
About an hour later Kara and Lena are both catching their breath as they lay in Lena’s bed, having both pleased each other several times over the last hour.
“Wow.... that was great.” Kara says breathlessly.
“You weren’t too bad yourself.” Lena replies, also catching her breath.
The two remain silent for a bit.
“So Uhmm... do you feel okay.... we didn’t do any damage?” Lena asks sounding a bit nervous.
“No, I’m fine.” Kara replies.
“That’s good... and how are things with your sister?” Lena asks.
Kara looks at Lena and gives her a confused and annoyed look.
“What is it with you? While I was in the hospital you were so nice and amazing to me. Then since then you’ve been so short with me when I’ve texted you, and then today you were back to being your usual bitchy self. But now what? You’re back to being nice to me?” Kara asks confused and annoyed.
“Yeah well...” Lena replies not giving Kara much of a response.
“Yeah well what? What is it?” Kara asks annoyed.
“I’m pissed at you okay!” Lena says quickly.
“Why? What did I do?” Kara asks still annoyed.
“You thought I was Lucy!! You never wanted to start this with me!” Lena says angrily.
“Lena.” Kara tries.
“And I know, I shouldn’t care because we’re not dating or anything. But it bothers me.” Lena admits.
“Lena, I’m sorry. I... I understand.... But I want you to know.... that I wouldn’t change a thing.... you’re incredible.... if I had a choice between doing this with you or Lucy... I’d choice you EVERY time.” Kara says.
“Really?” Lena asks.
“Yes. I enjoy this. Despite how much you annoy me at times.” Kara says.
Lena smirks.
“I enjoy this as well.” Lena replies.
Kara and Lena then give each other a smile. The two then remain silent for a moment.
“Soo.... I heard Eve ask you out.” Lena says.
“You did?” Kara asks surprised.
“Yeah. I was coming back from the bathroom and heard. You’re not gonna say yes, are you?” Lena asks.
“What? Why do you care if I say yes or no?” Kara asks with a frown.
“Cause we’ve just begun this and if you and Eve date obvious this is over and what is the point of this all.” Lena says sounding frustrated.
“Typical. All about you!” Kara says as she gets up from the bed and grabs her clothes to get changed. “Well you know what, it doesn’t matter if I say yes or no. We never said how long this would last.”
“Yes, but still it seems like you are just looking at ways to call this off.” Lena says.
“WAYS to call this off!?! Yes because of course it was my fault that I got hurt and we couldn’t do anything!!” Kara yells.
“That’s not what I mea...” Lena begins.
“You know what, you can fuck off.” Kara says and then storms out of the bedroom.
Lena wants to call Kara back and explain she wasn’t referring to Kara getting hurt, she just enjoys having sex with her and wouldn’t want it to stop. But for some reason Lena doesn’t do that. She just lets Kara walk out of the bedroom and then a few moments later she hears her front door slam closed.
Kara leaves Lena’s apartment and begins walking back to her house she shares with James and Winn. She is so mad that Lena had the audacity to think that she could say that she shouldn’t date Eve. Kara pulls out her phone from her pocket and sends Eve a text.
Kara (to Eve): Hi Eve. I’ve thought about it and I’d love to go on a date with you.
Eve (to Kara): Wonderful! Would tomorrow be too soon?
Kara: No, tomorrow is good for me. What are you thinking?
Eve: Well, would you like to go to the Christmas Winter Wonderland that is here in National City? It’s like a fair ground with rides and a bunch of food and stuff?
Kara: Sure that sounds great!
Eve: Yay! I’m so excited!
Eve: Wait, that made me seem desperate didn’t it?
Eve: Please don’t change your mind. I promise I’m not crazy.
Kara laughs at Eve’s text, Eve is obviously so nervous and cute.
Kara: Don’t worry, I think it’s sweet. I’ll meet you there at like 4?
Eve: Yes. I can’t wait!
Eve: Shoot that sounded desperate again.
Eve: I’m going to stop now.
Eve: I’ll see you tomorrow Kara.
Kara: I’ll see you then Eve ;).
Kara smiles widely as she continues to walk to her apartment having finished texting Eve. She thinks Eve is a very nice person and clearly Eve likes her very much, unlike some other people. At the same time Kara does enjoy Eve’s company. She even only sent the last winky face in the text just in the hopes it would fluster Eve. Either way Kara is looking forward to her date with Eve tomorrow.