Infuriating New Girl

The week goes by for Kara, it is a particularly busy one. She has not time to go and see Lena, while Lena also doesn’t have any free moments to spend some ‘quality time’ with Kara. So Kara and Lena’s interactions are limited to texts and when they see each other in the few classes they share or at debate team meetings.

On Friday Morning Kara receives a text.

Alex (to Kara): Oh my god! You didn’t tell me you gave Sam my number!!!

Alex: She asked me out on a date!!

Kara (to Alex): That’s great! 

Kara: I didn’t want to tell you because I didn’t want you to just wait in anticipation for her to text, just in case she didn’t, for some reason.

Alex: I get it.

Alex: We are going to spend tomorrow afternoon and evening together.

Kara: That’s nice, what do you plan to do?

Alex: I was thinking I could take her bowling and then maybe go see a movie and have dinner together.

Alex: What do you think?

Kara: I think that sounds great. It’s very you.

Alex: You think?

Alex: I was wondering if you’d get me some intel from Lena, as to what Sam likes?

Kara: I don’t think that’s a good idea Alex. You should learn about Sam on your own. You shouldn’t try and just woo her with things she’d like to do. You want Sam to like you for you, and the things you like.

Alex: Yeah, you’re right.

Alex: Thanks for talking sense into me.

Kara: That’s what I’m here for.

Alex: Kara..... that means a lot.

Kara then notices that Alex keeps typing but doesn’t send a text. Eventually Kara’s phone rings, Alex is calling.

“Alex?” Kara answers confused.

“It.... means.... so much..... you talking to me....” Alex sobs on the phone.

“Oh Alex, don’t cry. It’s okay.” Kara says.

“I..... sorry..... I..... I love you Kara.” Alex says.

Kara doesn’t reply for a second.

“You ..... don’t have to... say....” Alex begins.

“I love you too Alex.” Kara says interrupting her sister.

Kara hears Alex gasp on the phone and then sob even more.

“Oh Alex, please stop crying. I want to talk more about your date.” Kara says with a sympathetic voice.

“I.... uhhh.... okay....” Alex says and then takes a moment to sort herself out. “What do you.... think I should wear?”

“You know I’m not good at that stuff Alex. If you’re gonna go bowling probably just wear something practical. Maybe jeans and a nice shirt or something?” Kara suggests.

“Right.... You don’t think maybe I should take Sam somewhere else where we won’t be doing any physical activities so I can wear something nicer, do you?” Alex asks.

“No. You want Sam to know you, not just look at you for the clothes you wear.” Kara replies.

“Right.” Alex says. “I’m sorry for this, I’m just really nervous.”

“Why? You are usually so confident Alex. Even when you came out and began dating Maggie you were confident. What’s different with Sam?” Kara asks.

“I don’t know. I just..... it feels different....... it feels special..... it must sound ridiculous, it’s literally only been a month since I broke up with the woman who I thought I might marry.” Alex says.

“No, it doesn’t sound ridiculous at all. Feelings are weird. Sometimes they just creep up on you and hit you like a train, even when you don’t expect it. You shouldn’t feel bad for moving on from Maggie so soon. In fact you should feel excited. That just means that Sam is really special.” Kara says smiling into the phone.

“Yeah..... I think she is..... thanks Kara....” Alex replies.

“Anytime sis.” Kara says.

There is a moments silence from Alex.

“Uhhh..... I know this is only a first date..... but...... I..... I don’t want to waste my time with someone who doesn’t want kids..... do you think I should bring it up to her on our date? I mean, I don’t even know if she likes children or not.” Alex says.

In this moment Kara freezes as she now realises that Sam clearly hasn’t told Alex that she already has a daughter. Kara is caught between a rock and a hard place. On the one hand Kara doesn’t want to lie or keep something from Alex about Sam already having a daughter. But then on the other hand Kara wants to respect that Sam will hopefully tell Alex in due course.

“Kara?” Alex asks after Kara’s silence.

“Right sorry. I got distracted.” Kara sort of lies. “I think you should go with what your gut tells you.”

“Okay. Thank you.” Alex replies.

“Anyway Alex, I’ve got a class in a second so I have to go. Text me if you have anything else you want to ask or something.” Kara says.

“Okay, have a good day Kara. Bye.” Alex says.

“Bye Alex, love you.” Kara replies.

“Love you.” Alex says back.

The phone call then ends and Kara sighs in relief that she was able to sort of avoid the child question. Kara really hopes that Sam tells Alex about Ruby on their date, otherwise it sort of puts Kara in a bit of a pickle.

Later that Friday evening Kara is sitting on the couch eating some burgers which James kindly cooked for Kara and Winn on their grill. Kara’s burger has a beef patty, cheese, some special burger sauce that James made and small chopped up, into cubes, green and red bell peppers. It is the second favourite burger that Kara has ever tasted, behind Big Belly Burger that is. The three friends are all eating their dinner with Winn and Kara giving “compliments to the chef”, while they watch a movie together. 

“You guys want to do something tomorrow?” Winn asks with a mouth full of food.

“Dude, swallow your food first.” James comments.

“Sorry.” Winn says after swallowing his food.

“What are you thinking we should do?” Kara asks Winn.

“Uhmmm well there’s this video game convention and I can get some tickets and....” Winn begins.

“No!” Kara and James both say in unison.

Winn frowns.

“Sorry Winn. You know I love video games just as much as you do. But spending my Saturday in a convention centre is the last thing I want to do right now.” James say.

“Yeah, I’m not keen on that either. You know I’m claustrophobic and those places have such large crowds all squished together.” Kara says.

“Right. How about paintball?” Winn suggests.

James then begins replying to Winn but Kara doesn't pay attention to it as her phone vibrates, signalling she has a text. Kara is expecting that it is probably Alex worrying about her date tomorrow, but she’s surprised it’s Lena.

Lena (to Kara): Have you heard about Sam and Alex’s date tomorrow?

Kara (to Lena): Yes, Alex is excited and nervous about it.

Lena: Yeah, Sam is a bit of a mess too.

Lena: She’s getting on my nervous a bit.

Kara: lol

Lena: Speaking of, Sam is being a mess about what she should wear. She’s asked me about 10 different outfits already. It’s very annoying.

Lena: Can you make my life easier by telling me what they are doing?

Lena: If Alex has told you that is.

Kara: Sure, but don’t tell Sam. 

Lena: Okay. I’ll just use it to know what outfits are a good idea.

Kara: Alex is gonna take Sam bowling, then see a movie, then have dinner.

Lena: That sounds nice.

Lena: Ruby will be jealous, she loves bowling.

Lena: Almost as much as she loves soccer.

Kara: Yeah. I’m not too much of a fan.

Lena: Why? You drop a bowling ball on your foot or something.

Kara: No!

Lena: That’s totally something I could see you doing.

Kara: Well thankfully I haven’t. I just don’t like bowling because you have to stick your fingers in those three holes which everyone else has used. Who knows where those other people's fingers have been.

Lena: Gross. 

Lena: I don’t ever want to go bowling now.

Kara: haha. See, I have a reasonable excuse.

Lena: That’s a first.

Kara: Hey! That’s not nice!

Lena: Sorry, I regressed to being a bitch just then.

Kara: Just then? It happens pretty often.

Lena: No it doesn’t!

Kara: I know I’m teasing.

Lena: Good

Lena: Anyway, I’m looking after Ruby while Sam is on her date. Do you want to come hang out with us?

Lena: I’m only asking because I know it would please Ruby. She really likes you for some reason.

Kara: You don’t like me?

Lena: I like you. I just don’t “really” like you.

Kara: (Selfie of Kara’s face looking upset)

Lena: LOL

Kara: (Selfie of Kara pouting).

Lena: Okay, okay stop! I really like you.

Lena: Happy?

Kara: (Selfie of Kara with a big smile)

Lena: You’re insufferable.

Kara: I know.

Kara: Anyway, Id love to spend time with you guys tomorrow. 

Lena: Great. Get here for like 2?

Kara: Sure. I’ll see you then :)

“Kara?” Winn asks interrupting Kara from looking at her phone.

“Huh?” Kara asks as she looks up.

“So we agreed on laser tag then? Seeing as James doesn’t want to get any bruises from paintball?” Winn asks.

“Ohh uhh..... sorry. I’m spending time with Lena.” Kara says.

“What? You said you were free just a few minutes ago!” Winn complains.

“I was. I’m not now.” Kara replies.

“I see how it is. You’re just choosing to spend time with Lena over us.” Winn huffs.

“I’m spending time with you now.” Kara points out.

“Winn, it’s better than the two of them at each other’s throats, don’t you think?” James intercedes.

“Yeah. I guess you’re right.” Winn replies.

“Maybe we should invite Lena over for a game night then?” James suggests.

“Uhhh, we’ll have to see. I already told Winn this but Lena is living with a friend from Metropolis who just moved here, Sam.” Kara says.

“Oh yeah. I bumped into Sam with Lena on campus yesterday.” Winn comments.

“Yeah, well Sam is actually going on a date with Alex tomorrow.” Kara informs the two boys.

“What?! Really?” Winn asks surprised.

“Uhuh. Lena was just telling me Sam is nervous, and I know Alex is as well.” Kara says.

“Oh that’s nice.” James smiles.

“Yeah. Is Alex gonna meet the kid?” Winn asks.

“Kid?” James asks confused.

“Yeah, Sam has a 4 years old daughter called Ruby.” Kara says to James. “Anyway, Sam actually hasn’t told Alex about Ruby yet. I presume she will on their date tomorrow.”

The three friends then continue their evening chatting to one another and having a good time as they finishing watching their movie.

The next day Kara arrives and Lena and Sam’s home dead on 2PM.

“Hey, I’m glad you could make it.” Lena smiles.

“Really? Cause your texts were a bit mean.” Kara replies.

“Sorry. I was just teasing.” Lena says.

“Okay.” Kara smiles and leans in to give Lena a kiss.

Lena pulls away from Kara.

“What are you doing?” Lena asks.

“Uhh.... giving you a kiss..... it’s not sex..... but it’s something....” Kara says.

“Yes, but we shouldn’t do it in front of Ruby.” Lena says.

“Ruby already thinks we’re dating. What harm can a kiss do?” Kara asks.

Lena huffs.

“I guess you’re right.” Lena replies and then takes Kara in for a kiss.

Kara is surprised by the hungry nature of the kiss. When Kara went in to kiss Lena before Lena pulled away Kara was just going to give Lena a peck on the lips. But Lena isn’t doing that, Lena is kissing Kara with a bit of passion. Not that Kara minds. In fact Kara enjoys it so much that she hums into the kiss and chases Lena’s lips when she eventually pulls away.

“That was nice.” Lena smiles.

“Uh-huh.” Kara nods with a grin.

“Come on, Ruby will want to know you are here. I didn’t tell her you were coming over. So she will be surprised.” Lena says as she holds out her hand.

Kara takes Lena’s hand and Lena leads Kara into the living room.

“Ruby, look who is here.” Lena says to Ruby who is watching TV, with Kara and Lena behind her.

Ruby turns around and sees Kara and her face lights up.

“Kara!” Ruby smiles as she gets up from the couch and jumps over the back and pulls Kara in for a hug.

“Hey Ruby.” Kara smiles back, hugging Ruby. “How are you?”

“Good. Aunt Lena said we could go to the park. Are you coming with us?” Ruby asks.

“Sure. I’m gonna spend the rest of the day with you guys while your mom is out.” Kara says.

“Yay!!!” Ruby yells. “Does that mean we can have another sleep over?”

Kara looks over at Lena, knowing that Lena wasn’t too happy about Kara encouraging the sleep over last time. Not to mention the fact that Kara doesn’t really know what to say.

“Sorry Ruby, but you’re mom is going to be back before bed time. So no sleep over.” Lena says.

“Owwww.” Ruby moans.

“But hey, we can still have fun. Lena tells me you love soccer. Maybe we can kick a ball around at the park?” Kara suggests.

“Yes!” Ruby yells in excitement. “Can we go to the park now aunt Lena?”

“Of course darling. Go upstairs to get a warm jumper and your shoes and then we can go.” Lena says.

“Okay!” Ruby smiles and goes running off in the direction of the stairs.

“No running!!” Lena calls out to Ruby.

“Okay. Sorry aunt Lena.” Ruby replies.

Once Ruby is upstairs Kara and Lena look at each other again.

“You’re really good with her you know.” Kara says.

“Thanks. I didn’t ever think I’d be good with children. But Ruby is pretty great.” Lena replies.

“Yeah she is. You ever considered having kids in your future?” Kara asks.

“Uhhh. I don’t know. Before I met Sam and Ruby I would have said 1000% no. But now, with Ruby, and helping Sam raise her, it’s got me reconsidering. But that’s a ways off anyway.” Lena says.

“Well for the record, I think you’d make a good mom.” Kara smiles.

“Thank you. So what about you? Ever considered children?” Lena asks.

“I think so. As a kid I always wanted to be a mommy with my dolls. But I don’t think I could be a single parent like Sam. I would have to find the right person to do it with one day.” Kara says.

“Well I hope you find that person, one day.” Lena smiles.

“Me too. But like you said, that’s a long way off. I still want to enjoy my 20s before I even think about children.” Kara informs Lena.

“Yeah, I don’t think I’d be ready for children right now. It makes me amazed how Sam could do it from such a young age.” Lena says.

“Yeah well she is an impressive woman.” Kara replies.

Lena just gives Kara a nod and then there is a moments silence between the two. They can hear Ruby moving about upstairs.

“So what was it like helping Sam with Ruby when she was younger than she is now? I imagine from what you said that Ruby probably doesn’t remember her life without you in it?” Kara asks.

“Yeah. Ruby was just over a year old when I first met Sam. When I got Sam to move in with me I kind of was there for a few of the firsts. I saw Ruby walk for the first time, which I was surprised by how it made me cry. I then was right there when Ruby spoke her first word, which was moma. I was even with Sam when she took Ruby to her first ever day of school.” Lena says.

“That must have been amazing.” Kara says.

“Yeah it was. Although there were some awkward moments too.” Lena says.

“Such as?” Kara asks.

“Some pee and poop disasters. I remember the first time I had to change Ruby on my own I made a mess of it.” Lena says. “But the worst moment was when Ruby began calling me moma as well.” 

“Oh, that must have been weird.” Kara says with a slight cringe.

“Yeah. Sam wasn’t there when it happened the first time. I didn’t even think anything of it at first. I thought it was just a mistake. But then one day Ruby was crying and Sam was crying to console her and she then said ‘I want moma’ and Sam was confused because she said ‘I’m right here’, but that’s when Ruby pointed to me. After that Sam and I both talked to Ruby and told her I wasn’t her moma, I was just aunt Lena. Of course Ruby was confused and it took a bit of time. But eventually she stopped calling me moma and began calling me aunt Lena.” Lena explains to Kara.

“Yeah, I can’t imagine how awkward that situation must have been. Not to mention having to explain it to a little girl who really doesn’t understand things like that yet.” Kara replies.

“Yeah.” Lena nods.

Ruby comes running down the stairs.

“I’m ready!” Ruby smiles.

“Ruby, what did I tell you about running in the house?” Lena asks with a frown.

“I know. Sorry aunt Lena.” Ruby says.

“Sorry isn’t good enough. Go sit on the couch in silence until I say. I want you to think about why you need to listen to me and your mom when we say something to you.” Lena says, now having to be strict.

“I....” Ruby says with tears in her eyes, “Okay, aunt Lena.” 

Ruby then walks over to the couch and sits down. Lena grabs the remote to the TV and switches it off.

“Kara and I will be in the kitchen. I’ll let you know when you can get up.” Lena says.

“Okay.” Ruby nods in a sad voice.

Lena then nods her head, telling Kara to follow her into the kitchen. Kara does as Lena says.

“That was strict of you.” Kara comments.

Lena sighs.

“I know, and I don’t like doing it. My heart hurts when I see her crying. But Sam sets the rules. If Ruby doesn’t listen to us after making a point of telling her then she has to sit in silence for five minutes. Obviously I understand where Sam is coming from and I try to just be consistent when I have to punish Ruby when Sam is not here. It doesn’t mean I like doing it though.” Lena explains.

Kara gives Lena a sad smile.

“I understand.” Kara nods.

“Honestly the running in the house is more for Ruby’s sake. I’m concerned she’ll run up or down the stairs and hurt herself. This is her first time living in a place with an upstairs after all.” Lena says.

Kara smiles at Lena once more.

A few hours later Kara, Lena and Ruby are in the park having spent the last hour and a half kicking a soccer ball around with Ruby. Ruby has been extremely excited to play with Kara. Lena isn’t very good at kicking the ball, so Ruby is glad Kara is more skilled in that regard. Eventually Lena notices that Ruby is starting to get a bit tired, not kicking the ball as hard, and only slowly walking over to get the ball.

“Okay darling, I think it’s time we head home.” Lena says.

“Noooooooooo.” Ruby moans, but in a clearly tired voice.

“Yes, I can see you are getting tired. You should take a nap before we have dinner.” Lena says.

“I don’t wanna.” Ruby moans again.

Kara bends down to get eye level with Ruby.

“If you take a nap that means you won’t fall asleep at dinner and then we can watch a movie and make a pillow fort.” Kara smiles.

“Pillow fort? What’s that?” Ruby asks.

“Oh you’ll love it. But you have to take a nap, otherwise we won’t be able to do one.” Kara says.

“O...okay..... can you carry me?” Ruby asks Kara with pleading eyes.

“Of course honey.” Kara smiles and then picks Ruby up into her arms. Kara then gently kicks the soccer ball over to Lena for her to pick up.

Lena picks up the ball and Ruby rests her head on Kara’s shoulder. Lena walks over and brushes some hair out of Ruby’s face.

“What would you like for dinner tonight darling?” Lena asks.

“Pizza.” Ruby says in a tired voice.

“Hmm okay..... how about we make our own pizzas. I know you’ve wanted to do that?” Lena suggests.

“Hmm okay.” Ruby nods as her eyes close.

“Is that okay with you Kara?” Lena asks.

“Sure. I love pizza.” Kara smiles.

“Okay. Well on our way back I’m just gonna have to stop at the store to get some of the ingredients. Is there anything you want particularly on your pizza?” Lena asks.

“Just pepperoni and green and/or red bell peppers, not spicy ones. I’m not some weirdo who likes chicken or pineapple on a pizza.” Kara replies as they begin walking back to Lena’s car.

Lena chuckles.

“That’s good. I think putting pineapple on pizza is just weird. It’s far too sweet. Then putting chicken on pizza is a crime. It’s like two different meals, not a pizza topping.” Lena says.

“Yeah, that’s what I tell my sister!” Kara exclaims.

“Wait? Don’t tell me Alex likes chicken on pizza?” Lena asks.

“Yeah she does. She’s with me on the pineapple front, but she is some freak that puts chicken on her pizza still.” Kara replies.

Lena laughs again.

“Well that’s another thing Sam and Alex have in common then.” Lena says.

“No way.” Kara says surprised.

“Uh-huh. I guess they are gonna be a couple who ruin pizzas together.” Lena says.

“Well you know what they say. A couple that ruins pizzas together, stays together.” Kara says with a grin.

Lena laughs once more as she rolls her eyes.

15 minutes after Kara, Lena and Ruby leave the park they arrive back at Lena’s home. Ruby is sound asleep in Kara’s arms, with Kara picking her up out of the car as Lena carries the shopping she got quickly into the house.

“Can you put Ruby on her bed while I put this away?” Lena asks once the three ladies enter the house.

“Sure.” Kara smiles.

Kara then carefully carries Ruby upstairs and finds her way into Ruby’s room. She gently puts Ruby down on her bed and then gets a blanket to put over her. As Kara does this Ruby begins to stir.

“Hmmm Kara?” Ruby says tiredly.

“Yeah honey. You go back to sleep okay?” Kara says.

“Mhmmm k.” Ruby says and then quickly falls back to sleep.

Kara takes a moment to just smile looking at the sleeping Ruby before she leaves the bedroom, closing the door behind her. Kara is then surprised to find Lena waiting right outside the bedroom door.

“Oh, Hi.” Kara says surprised.

“Bedroom. Now.” Lena orders.

“What?” Kara asks surprised.

“We’ll have to be quick and quiet. But I want you, now.” Lena says as she pushes Kara towards her bedroom.

“O...okay...” Kara nods, both flustered and turned on by how forceful Lena is being.

Once Kara and Lena enter Lena’s bedroom Lena quietly closes the door behind her and locks it. Lena then takes Kara into a passionate kiss as she pushes her towards the bed.

Lena and Kara spend the next 30 minutes having a lot of fun with each other, while trying with all their might to keep as quiet as possible. This was a particularly hard task seeing as how much they both enjoyed their time together. They both made sure that each of them got off a couple of times.

“Hmm that was nice.” Kara hums.

“Yeah. Difficult not to yell out.” Lena says.

“Yeah. But I think that just made it more intense.” Kara replies.

“Yeah.” Lena nods.

45 minutes after Kara and Lena have finished having their little quiet tryst it is 5:30PM and Lena is getting out the ingredients for them to make their own pizzas. She has got them 3 ready made pizza bases instead of them having to fiddle around making their own dough. 

“Would you mind waking Ruby up for me?” Lena asks as she reaches into a cupboard.

“Sure. I’ll be right back.” Kara smiles.

Kara heads upstairs and quietly opens Ruby’s bedroom door and goes inside. Ruby is still soundly sleeping, she looks so peaceful. Kara doesn’t want to wake her up, but she knows if she doesn’t Ruby will probably not sleep tonight and then Sam would most likely be very annoyed.

“Hey Ruby sweetie. It’s time to wake up.” Kara says as she sits on the bed and strokes the girls side.

“Hmmm.... huh?” Ruby says sleepily as she wakes up and rolls over to look at Kara.

“It’s time for you to wake up honey. Aunt Lena has got the stuff ready for us to make our own pizzas.” Kara smiles.

“Hmm.... okay.” Ruby says with a yawn as she rubs the sleep from her eyes. “Carry me?”

“Of course.” Kara smiles and picks Ruby up into her arms. Ruby just like earlier puts her head on Kara’s shoulder.

Kara begins walking out of Ruby’s room. She notices the girl is closing her eyes again.

“Ruby you can’t go back to sleep honey.” Kara says.

“Hmm.... okay.” Ruby says.

“If you fall asleep I’ll have to tickle you.” Kara smiles as she walks down the stairs.

“No.” Ruby hums.

“Oh you don’t think I would?” Kara asks.

“Nu-uh.” Ruby says.

“Well I’ll just have to..... prove it!” Kara says as she begins tickling Ruby in her arms.

Ruby begins giggling and squirming in Kara’s arms as Kara carries her into the kitchen. As Kara and Ruby enter the kitchen Lena looks at them with a smile. Kara then puts Ruby down on the ground and Ruby smiles up at her as the two walk over towards Lena.

“How was your nap darling?” Lena asks her goddaughter.

“Good aunt Lena.” Ruby smiles.

“That’s good. So I have everything set up here okay?” Lena says.

“I can’t see.” Ruby frowns.

Kara then walks over to the kitchen table and grabs a chair and puts it in front of Ruby for her to sit on.

“There ya go.” Kara says as she places Ruby in the chair.

“Thank you Kara.” Ruby smiles.

“Okay. So you can see that we have 3 pizza bases already. Each of us will make our own pizza. What we want to do first is each put some tomato pizza sauce on the base and then spread it equally across the pizza.” Lena explains.

“I’ll show you.” Kara says as she grabs a spoon and begins spreading the tomato pizza sauce on her own pizza base.

After Kara has done this Ruby follow suit being very careful and precise about the process. Ruby then hands the spoon to Lena who begins spreading her own pizza sauce.

“Okay next it’s really up to you Ruby. You can put whatever you want on your pizza from what we’ve got here. Obviously you’ll probably want to put some grated mozzarella cheese on, but you can put some toppings on both before and after the cheese. It’s really just up to you darling.” Lena says as she finishes spreading her tomato pizza sauce and then licks the spoon leaving a bit of tomato pizza sauce at the corner of her mouth.

Ruby begins to grab various toppings and put them on her pizza along with Kara. Kara then looks at Lena.

“Uhh Lee you have something...” Kara says as she points.

Lena gives Kara a confused frown.

“Here, let me.” Kara says as she moves closer to Lena. 

Instead of Kara just wiping the pizza sauce off of Lena’s cheek she decides to get rid of it with her lips, essentially kissing Lena. Lena is surprised but kisses back as part of their brief kiss.

“Ewwwwww gross.” Ruby says as she looks at Kara and Lena.

Kara and Lena both laugh.

“Alright. Let’s make these pizzas.” Lena smiles.

The three ladies make their pizzas over the next few minutes. Once they are complete they all look at their own pizzas with satisfaction.

“Eww Lena is that kale on your pizza?” Kara asks.

“Yep, you bet.” Lena says with a smile.

“Ugh. I thought you told me you don’t put anything disgusting on your pizza.” Kara replies.

“Kale is not disgusting.” Lena says, “Why do I have a feeling that you don’t like any vegetables?”

“That’s cause they’re awful tasting.” Kara frowns.

“Yeah!” Ruby nods.

“See what you just did.” Lena now frowns.

Kara laughs.

“When can we eat them?” Ruby asks as she licks her lips.

“I need to put them in the oven for about 10-15 minutes first.” Lena says. “While you wait why don’t you and Kara go make that pillow blanket fort or whatever in the living room, while I clean up in here?”

“Okay!” Ruby smiles. “Come on Kara.”

Kara looks at Lena as Ruby tugs at her hand to pull her out of the kitchen.

“You sure you don’t want any help cleaning up?” Kara asks.

“No, I'm good.” Lena smiles.

“Okay.” Kara smiles back.

15 minutes later Kara and Ruby have made their pillow blanket fort in the living room. They moved a few chairs about to make it but they have made it rather cosy. They even have been able to include the TV on the stand inside their fort so they can watch it while they eat their dinner inside, all while sitting under some blankets and on top of cushions on the floor, with their backs against the couch.

“Okay girls I’ve got your dinner here.” Lena calls out.

“Okay. Can you bring it in here Lee? If I get up I might collapse the fort by accident.” Kara says as Ruby sits right next to her.

Lena then appears with two plates in her hand with Kara and Ruby’s pizzas cut up on them.

“Oh this is nice.” Lena comments. “Here are your pizzas.”

“Thanks aunt Lena.” Ruby smiles.

“Hmm these look delicious.” Kara smiles.

“Okay well enjoy.” Lena says.

“Wait. Are you not joining us?” Kara asks.

“No, I don’t think this is my thing.” Lena replies.

“Owwww pleaseeeee aunt Lena. I want to sit next to you and aunt Kara as we eat.” Ruby begs.

Kara’s eyes go wide as Ruby calls her aunt Kara for the first time. Lena clearly notices Kara’s reaction.

“Fine, okay.” Lena replies and then leaves.

A few moments later Lena comes back with her own pizza and sits down next to Ruby. Ruby has a big smile on her face as she eats her pizza as she looks between Kara and Lena. Kara just looks at Lena with a shocked look and Lena replies with a nod and a smile. The three women then begin eating their pizza’s as Ruby presses play to begin the movie she’s chosen.

“Hang on a minute. I’m pretty sure I’m missing a piece of my pizza.” Kara says.

“I have no idea what you mean.” Lena says with a grin.

“You stole a piece!” Kara says, being fake annoyed.

“Perhaps. You can always have a piece of mine in exchange.” Lena grins, already knowing the answer.

“Gross. No way.” Kara replies.

“Aunt Lena. It’s not nice to steal.” Ruby says.

Kara now laughs loudly while Lena gets a frown on her face.

“Oh you’re the best Ruby.” Kara laughs as she squeezes Ruby in for a side hug.

“Thank you aunt Kara.” Ruby says with a big smile.

Kara looks at Lena and Lena just rolls her eyes.

Meanwhile, throughout the afternoon when Ruby, Lena and Kara have been spending time together Sam and Alex have been on their date. It began with the two going bowling just as Alex planned. They played two games which Alex won, absolutely destroying Sam. It wasn’t because Alex is super competitive, which she is, it was because Sam just simply sucks as bowling. This did however give Alex a nice romantic opportunity to hold Sam and ‘help’ her to bowl the ball. Once Sam got a strike after this Alex was rewarded with a rather passionate kiss. Due to the kiss the two went back to Alex’s apartment, instead of watching a movie, where they quickly entered the bedroom to make each other moan for a second time.

After their time in the bedroom they decided to order some Indian take out and watch a movie rather than going out for a nice dinner. The two didn’t really want to have to get dressed again after their little dalliance in the bedroom.  As they ate their dinner they just began talking and getting to know each other even more, not really paying attention to the movie.

Eventually the evening was drawing to an end with it approaching 7PM. Not too late, but Sam knew she needed to get home to see Ruby. Ruby, something that Sam hadn’t brought up to Alex. While at the same time Alex hadn’t brought up the fact that she wants children. Alex decided that she would leave that to at least a second date, if there was one.

“Alex, I have to tell you something before we go further with............. us.” Sam says.

Alex turns off the TV and gives Sam her full attention.

“Okay?” Alex says nervously.

“I.... I’m sorry I haven’t mentioned this before..... but when I have in the past both on dates and just with friends..... people tend to...... decide they don’t want to continue things with me...... Lena is literally the only exception in that regard.” Sam explains.

“Okay. What are you saying?” Alex asks, now with several thoughts going through her head, with the first stupid thought being that Sam is about to admit she’s killed someone or something. Alex knows it’s not rational.

“I have a daughter.” Sam says quickly.

“What?” Alex asks surprised.

“I have a daughter. She’s four years old and her name is Ruby. I got pregnant my last year of high school by accident. My mother kicked me out once Ruby was born as she wanted some to give her up. After that I struggled by to provide for my daughter as I finished high school and then began university. In my first year I met Lena and she was literally our saving grace. She basically made me live with her and she paid off all my debts without me even telling her about them. Since then she has helped me care and look after Ruby.” Sam explains very nervous.

Alex is silent for a long moment.

“I guess I’ll go.” Sam says as she stands up, taking Alex’s silence as a bad sign.

“No, wait.” Alex says as she grabs Sam’s hand. “Can I meet her?”

“What?” Sam asks, now the one surprised.

“Can I meet her? I know we’ve just met and everything and I understand if you don’t want me to meet her yet. But I like you Sam, like a lot, I don’t care that you have a daughter. It just makes you even more incredible in my eyes.” Alex says.

“Really?” Sam asks with a shy smile.

“Uh-huh.” Alex nods with a smile.

“Yes, you can meet her. Would you like to meet her now?” Sam asks.

“Sure. But uhmm.... I want to say..... I..... I know this is a first date...... but my last relationship ended for a few reasons...... but the big one being Maggie didn’t want kids. So I know you have Ruby already...... but in the future would you want more children?” Alex asks nervously.

“It was very tough for me with Ruby, and Lena was like a god send. But at the end of the day she wasn’t another mother to Ruby, she was just aunt Lena. Raising Ruby has been so tough to do as a single parent, but doing it again with a partner sounds pretty amazing. So yes, I’d like to have more children, not any time soon, but one day, if I met the right woman.” Sam explains.

Alex lets out a sigh of relief.

“That’s good.” Alex smiles.

“Oh, and for the record. I really like you too.” Sam smiles and then takes Alex in for a tender kiss.

Lena, Kara and Ruby have now finished up their pizzas and are all sitting under the same shared blanket, just covering their legs as they watch a Disney movie. Ruby sings along to all the songs and so does Kara. Lena just looks at them both with a smile.

“Why don’t you sing with us Lee?” Kara asks.

“I don’t know the words.” Lena replies.

“We’ve watched this like 100 times aunt Lena!” Ruby exclaims.

Kara laughs.

“I think aunt Lena is probably just too embarrassed to sing or something.” Kara says to Ruby.

“Why? I’ve heard you sing in the shower aunt Lena.” Ruby says.

Kara beaks out into a chuckle.

The three ladies and then interrupted by the front door opening.

“Ruby, I’m home!” Sam calls out.

Ruby quickly gets up and begins pulling Kara by the hand out of the pillow blanket fort with her, Kara gets up and follows Ruby, with Lena following closely behind the two. As Lena gets out the pillow blanket fort collapses behind her, although no one other than Lena notices.

“Mommy!” Ruby calls out as she exits the fort, still holding Kara’s hand.

Ruby walks towards the front door and then sees Alex standing next to Sam. In response to this Ruby moves behind Kara as if she’s scared.

“Mommy? Who’s that?” Ruby asks nervously as Alex smiles down at the girl slightly.

“Ruby this is Alex.... she’s....” Sam begins but then stops because she doesn’t know what to say. She obviously doesn’t know if she should call Alex her girlfriend as she’s not sure if Ruby is ready for that. Then at the same time she hasn’t discussed it with Alex. She doesn't know if Alex is actually her girlfriend, they have only been on one date after all.

“Ruby, this is my big sister, Alex.” Kara says, picking up on Sam’s struggle.

“Really?” Ruby says, looking up at Kara.

“Yep.” Kara smiles.

Ruby then moves out from behind Kara and approaches Alex. Alex crouches down to get eye level with Ruby.

“You’re aunt Kara’s sister?” Ruby asks Alex hesitantly.

“Yep.” Alex smiles, filing the aunt Kara thing to bring up later.

However as soon as Sam hears Ruby call Kara her 'aunt' goes wide eyed as she looks passed Kara to Lena. Lena in response just shrugs.

“It’s very nice to meet you Ruby.” Alex smiles.

“You..... you don’t look like aunt Kara.” Ruby says.

Kara now crouches down next to Ruby.

“That’s because I’m adopted Ruby.” Kara explains.

“Adopted?” Ruby asks Kara confused.

“Yes. When I was young my mommy and daddy died so I then went to live with Alex’s mommy and daddy and they took care of me and became my new family, with Alex becoming my sister.” Kara explains.

Sam gives Kara a sad look which Kara doesn’t see.

“Oh.... okay.” Ruby nods.

“But, I love my sister very much. I think you two will get on really well.” Kara smiles.

Ruby then turns to look at Alex for a moment, inspecting her.

“I like your hair.” Ruby says.

Alex chuckles.

“Thank you.” Alex smiles.

Ruby then turns to Sam.

“Mommy can I have hair like Alex?” Ruby asks.

Kara, Lena and Alex now laugh. Sam not so much.

“Uhhh when you’re older.” Sam says.

“Okay.” Ruby nods

“Anyway, Ruby I think it’s time for you to go to bed.” Sam says.

“Okay mommy. I’m tired.” Ruby nods.

“Okay love bug. You go up and get ready. I’ll be up to say goodnight in a minute.” Sam says.

“Can aunt Kara help me?” Ruby asks.

“Uhhh.... if it’s okay with Kara.” Sam says.

“Yep it’s fine. Let’s go kiddo.” Kara smiles.

“Okay. Night mommy. Night aunt Lena. Night Alex.” Ruby says as she heads upstairs.

“Goodnight sweetheart.” Lena calls out.

Kara then heads upstairs with Ruby where she proceeds to help Ruby brush her teeth and get changed into her pyjamas and then tuck her into bed. Sam then enters the room.

“Goodnight Ruby. I had a nice time today.” Kara says with a smile.

“Me too. Night aunt Kara.” Ruby says tired.

“Night, night Ruby.” Kara says as she leaves the room and passes Sam with a smile.

Kara then heads downstairs and finds Lena and Alex sitting on the couch with the fort having being disassembled and put away. Kara takes a seat next to Lena.

“So how was your date?” Kara asks Alex.

“Uhhh.... good.” Alex says nervously.

“Just good? You’re not going to give me details?” Kara asks.

Alex gives Kara an awkward look.

“Kara, I think Alex just doesn’t want to give details in front of me, Sam’s best friend, and while Sam could be within earshot.” Lean intercedes.

“Oh. Right.” Kara realises.

“Yes. All I’ll say is I had a great time.” Alex smiles.

“That’s good.” Kara smiles back.

“So did you two have fun?” Alex asks.

“Yep. We spent the day with Ruby. We went to the park then made pizza and then made a blanket fort.” Kara explains with a smile.

“Sounds like your perfect day then Kara. Well, other than maybe adding sex in there.” Alex says.

Kara and Lena now can’t help but blush.

“You didn’t!” Alex says noticing the blush. More so saying this because they had sex while looking after Ruby, not because they simply had sex. Alex is well aware that the two women are having casual sex, even though Kara hasn’t said anything directly to her.

“Uhhh.” Kara says.

“Actually, I don’t want to know.” Alex says.

Sam then comes back down and joins the women.

“She’s out like a light. You must have really tired her out today.” Sam says.

“Well we went to the park and Ruby and Kara played soccer for over an hour. She did take a nap, but I guess she’s still tired.” Lena says.

“That’s good.” Sam smiles and then turns to Kara. “Uhh Kara.... I’ll have a talk with Ruby tomorrow about what she called you.”

“What she called me?” Kara asks confused.

“Yeah. Aunt Kara.” Sam says.

“Oh that. I don’t mind. I actually think it’s sweet. Uhhh..... but if you don’t like that then sure.....” Kara replies.

“Oh no. I just thought maybe you would find it awkward or something.” Sam explains.

“Not at all. Ruby is a lovely girl. I’ll happily be cool aunt Kara.” Kara smiles.

“Cool might be a stretch.” Lena comments.

Alex laughs loudly at Lena’s comment. Kara just frowns at Lena.

“Ha! I like you Lena!” Alex laughs with a smile.

The three women then talk amongst themselves for the next hour.

“Alright. Well I think I should head home.” Alex says as she gets up once the conversation pauses after an hour long discussion.

“Oh okay.” Sam says with a smile, not really wanting Alex to leave. “I had a really lovely time today. I hope we can do this again?”

“Yeah. I’d really like that.” Alex smiles as she takes Sam in for a kiss.

“Maybe you guys can come over Friday to my house where we are having a game night. Ruby can come as well!” Kara suggests.

“Oh, that sounds fun.” Sam says, “Although Lena here is very competitive, and a bit of a sore loser.”

“I am not!” Lena huffs.

“Lena, the last time we played a board game you literally flipped the board over when you were about to lose.” Sam says.

Kara laughs.

“That’s because the rules were stupid!” Lena protests.

Sam now laughs.

“Well, I guess you’ll just have to try and beat me then.” Kara says with a smile.

“Is that a challenge Miss Danvers?” Lena asks with a grin.

“No, it’s a statement. You’ll try and beat me, but you won’t.” Kara says.

“Oh god. If you think Lena is competitive, just wait until you see my sister.” Alex says to Sam.

“Well I guess we shall see what happens on Friday then.” Lena grins with a raised eyebrow.

“Alright! Well I think we should go before these two start fighting.” Alex says. “Do you want a ride home Kara?”

“Uhh sure.” Kara says, not wanting to leave, but knowing she should.

Kara and Alex then make their way to the front door. Alex gives Sam a goodbye kiss and Kara just smiles at Lena. She sort of wants to kiss Lena goodbye but knows that that might be a bit weird as they are not dating or anything. They only kiss sometimes like that because they enjoy it. Doing it in front of Sam and Alex would probably be a bit weird.

Alex and Kara then exit the front door and get into Alex’s car and drive off.

“I thought you’d kiss Lena goodbye.” Alex comments as she drives.

“No. We’re not dating or anything.” Kara replies.

“Sure, whatever you say.” Alex says sarcastically.

“Anyway.” Kara says loudly. “How did your date go?”

Alex looks over at Kara.

“It was incredible. Sam’s amazing! I like her so much. I know we’ve only known each other about a week but I feel something really special with her. She makes me so happy.” Alex says.

“I’m glad. You deserve someone special. And I hope you get to spend more time with Ruby. She’s really a great girl and I think that just reflects on what a great mother she has.” Kara says.

“Yeah, I’m looking forward to spending more time with her as well, aunt Kara.” Alex says with a grin.

Kara laughs.

“Oh come on. That was cute.” Kara says.

“Hmm maybe. I guess I’ll have to compete with you to be her favourite Danvers.” Alex says.

“Oh there is no competition there.” Kara grins.

“We shall see about that.” Alex smiles.