What Happens in Vegas
It’s been just under a week now since Kara took care of Lena when she had a migraine. As has been common over the last couple of months Kara and Lena have stolen moments with each other whenever they are able. Meanwhile things are going fantastically for Sam and Alex.
Today is Thursday, the last day of February. Over the last few days Kara and Lena have been planning extensively about their debate teams trip to Vegas for the regional finals. How things work is that the university provides the funding to paid for the flights and hotel rooms to Vegas, as well as some basic funding for food, but Kara and Lena (as the co-captains) have to organise the flights and book the hotel rooms, as well as organise transport to and from the airport and everything. This of course is more up Lena’s street than Kara’s, so the decisions on the hotel in Vegas and the flights and all the logistics of it were up to Lena. The obvious issue was that they couldn’t afford to stay in one of the major hotels on the strip, but at the same time Lena didn’t want them to stay in some shitty motel, Kara didn’t mind however. None the less Lena persevered and used her Luthor name to get them into a good hotel for an affordable price, just off the strip. In this situation everyone would be sharing rooms, with two people in each. Lena and Kara obviously didn’t mind this and actually saved money on their room by just getting a larger bedroom with just one bed.
However the logistics of getting to and from Vegas were not the only thing that Kara and Lena had to decide. They also had to decide which team members they were going to bring to Vegas because the competition didn’t require all of them to attend, and frankly they couldn’t afford to send everyone. This is where there was much debate between Kara and Lena as in regards to who should go. Obviously Kara and Lena would both be going, but the only other person they could agree to go with them straight away was Nia. While Nia is a first year she has really impressed Kara and Lena with her debate skills, so they really want her to go.
Ultimately the decision to narrow down the names of the team members who would go to Vegas took Kara and Lena three days. Three days of yelling and frustrations with one another. Three days of arguments, and three days of sex in between things. The two of them would literally finish an argument about a team member who should or should not go and be so riled up they would jump each other and have sex and then afterwards begin yet another argument about the next team member. But eventually Kara and Lena were able to make their final choices.
Presently Kara and Lena are going to the bar which Kara and her friends went to regularly the previous semester, but not so much this semester. The same bar where Kara kissed Andrea. This time Kara and Lena are planning on meeting Nia, Brainy, Eve and James there. This will be the first time Kara has actually hung out with Eve since their failed date. Kara and Lena decided to go to the bar as they wanted to relax for the night as the next day, Friday, they would be getting on a plane to Vegas, then the debate team regional competition was on the Saturday, and the group would then be returning Sunday afternoon. So all in all the next few days we’re going to be pretty hectic, so Kara and Lena just wanted to take a bit of a breather.
Kara and Lena arrive at the bar and Nia, Eve and Brainy are already seated at a table. Nia gives the two women a wave to call them over. Before they do however they stop at the bar to get both of themselves their drinks.
“Hey guys.” Kara smiles as she and Lena finally sit down at the table with their drinks.
“Hey.” Nia smiles.
Eve has a bit of a nervous look on her face and Kara can’t take it anymore, she likes Eve and wants to be friends. She doesn’t want things to continue to be awkward between them.
“Hey Eve, can I talk to you for a sec?” Kara asks with a smile.
“I.... uhhh.... sure....” Eve nods nervously.
“Okay great.” Kara smile as she gets up then turns to the remaining people at the table. “We will be right back.”
Eve and Kara make their way over to a quiet booth on the opposite side of the bar and take a seat facing one another.
“Eve.” Kara sighs, “I understand how difficult it must be for you, seeing me. But I really don’t want things to continue to be awkward. I do want to be friends.”
“Yeah..... I know..... I’m sorry..... it’s just..... ughh.” Eve finishes with a groan.
“It’s okay. I understand. Is there anything I can do?” Kara asks sincerely.
Eve looks at Kara for a moment.
“It’s just...... is..... is there something wrong with me?” Eve asks.
“What?!” Kara asks surprised. “Of course not!”
“It’s just...... you’re not the first to...... turn me down..... it’s happened a few times with people I’ve really liked..... I’m beginning to think it’s me that’s the problem.” Eve explains.
“Oh Eve, of course it’s not you. You just need to find the right person, and believe me it’s difficult. There are people out there who are lucky and find that person just by chance, for instance like my sister who is currently dating Lena’s roommate. But then there are people who just don’t find that right person. It can be frustrating and disheartening at times, but I do believe you’ll find that person someday.” Kara says.
“I.... thank you..... I needed that.” Eve says.
“Anytime.” Kara smiles.
“So..... have you found that person?” Eve asks.
“Uhhh no. I’m not really looking actively at the moment. I’ve had some issues with romances in the past. I honestly don’t really think it’s in the cards for me. It’s not like I don’t want it to happen, it’s just, I’ve kind of given up looking for it. If I happen to stumble across it, then that’s great. But if not, I don’t mind. I’m happy where I’m at, at the moment.” Kara explains.
Eve just nods along listening to Kara and a few minutes after this the two return to the table.
“Welcome back guys.” Nia smiles.
“Thanks.” Kara smiles back.
“Everything okay?” Lena asks.
“Yep. Just clearing the air.” Kara replies.
“Oh, by the way Kara I was just texting James asking where he is and I’m not sure if he’s told you, but he said he’s bringing a guest.” Nia says.
“Oh no. I haven’t heard about that. I actually haven’t seen James today.” Kara replies.
“I wonder who it is?” Eve asks, now more confident and joining the conversation.
“Your guess is as good as mine.” Kara replies with a happy smile because Eve is less awkward now.
The group spend the next 30 minutes chatting with each other while drinking and having a lot of fun. Kara and Lena take on Nia and Brainy in a game of pool, which of course Kara and Lena win. Then Lena and Kara go head to head in darts, which Lena destroys Kara at. On several of Kara’s throws she missed the dart board by a lot. Needless to say darts is not a game in Kara's repertoire.
Eventually James joins them and that’s when he reveals his mystery guest, Lucy Lane. As soon as Lena sees Lucy for some reason she wants to hate the woman, despite never even speaking to her, it’s definitely not jealousy. Kara on the other hand feels awkward, James knows full well about what happened the last time Lucy was in town. Then again James doesn’t know Kara and Lena are having a casual sex thing either, so maybe he can be forgiven.
“Hey guys. This is Lucy Lane.” James grins.
“Hey it’s nice to meet you.” Nia begins followed by Eve and Brainy. Lena and Kara remain silent as they both feel awkward about the situation.
“Hey Kara it’s nice to see you again.” Lucy smiles.
“Uhh yeah.... hey Lucy.” Kara replies awkwardly.
“And who are you?” Lucy asks, turning to Lena.
“I’m Lena. Lena Luthor.” Lena explains firmly.
“Luthor? You wouldn’t happened to be related to Lex Luthor would you? My sister is married to once of Lex’s multiple ‘enemies’ nowadays, Clark Kent.” Lucy says.
“Yes, he is my brother, unfortunately.” Lena replies.
“Ahh okay.” Lucy nods.
“Anyway, I’m gonna get us all a round of drinks.” James announces.
“Great! I’ll come with you.” Kara says and gets up.
Lena flinches as Kara gets up, she doesn’t want to be in the presence of Lucy without Kara there. She knows that Nia, Eve and Brainy are with her so it won’t be too bad, but still. Kara and James walk over to the bar and James orders a round of drinks. As they wait Kara turns to James.
“What is Lucy doing here? And why did you bring her?!” Kara asks, annoyed.
James gives Kara a frown.
“She’s on a weekend assignment with the military. I thought you’d be pleased, last time she was here you were all over her.” James says.
“Well I’m not interested anymore.” Kara says annoyed.
“Oh come on! I mean look at her. If she were into me I’d be all over her. She clearly likes you. Why are you suddenly not interested?” James asks.
“Cause I’m not!” Kara replies annoyed, not wanting to explain herself to James.
“Is it because of Lena?” James asks.
“What? No.” Kara replies, not convincingly.
“If you’re worried about ditching Lena because you guys are friends now I’ll hang out with her. And who knows what might happen then.” James says with a grin.
“No!” Kara says loudly. “I’m not interested in Lucy and frankly I’m sick and tired of you trying it on with Lena. She is gay James. You need to respect that!”
Before James can reply Kara storms away with a drink for herself and Lena in hand. When Kara gets back to the table the group can tell that she’s annoyed.
“Everything okay Kara?” Eve asks.
“Hmm yeah. Just telling James to stop being a jackass.” Kara comments.
The night continues from there with Kara sat between Lucy and Lena. From that point on James didn’t even dare to look at Kara or Lena. Kara thinks she made her point. As the night continues Lucy keeps trying to place her hand on Kara’s leg under the table, Kara keeps pulling her hand away. Lena notices it and is annoyed by Lucy’s flirting with Kara. Eventually Lena excuses herself to the bathroom and Nia and Eve go with her. James and Brainy then take this as an opportune moment to go play a game of darts, leaving Kara alone with Lucy.
“So Kara..... you never sent me a message after the last time I was here..... I was.... disappointed.” Lucy says as she looks at Kara seductively.
“Uhh yeah.... I got the wrong number from James.” Kara replies.
“Oh, well how about I give you my right number. But, I think I’ll need to give it to you somewhere in private.” Lucy says and then places her hand on Kara’s lap and rides it up her thigh until it’s right by her crotch.
Kara jumps up from her seat suddenly. Lucy grins wickedly in response.
“I have to go to the bathroom.” Kara says awkwardly and quickly heads to the ladies room.
Kara enters the bathroom looking flustered and Lena is washing her hands already.
“You okay Kara?” Lena asks.
“Uhhh yeah....” Kara replies awkwardly and then heads into a stall.
Lena has a confused look on her face and then heads out of the bathroom. Once Lena is out of the bathroom she spots Lucy sitting at their table by herself, with James and Brainy playing darts. Lena puts two and two together and realises that Lucy must have yet again been handsy with Kara which caused Kara to run away flustered. Lena hopes that it isn’t because Kara is turned on by what Lucy is doing, but a part of Lena assumes that is the case. Lena knows she can’t have this, for Kara’s sake. Lena heads back over to the table.
“Kara?” Lucy smiles as she looks up as she hears a chair move which Lena sits down on. “Oh.”
“Yeah I’m not Kara.” Lena says bluntly.
“Ahh yes.” Lucy nods.
“But I want to make something clear. Hands off Kara. She’s mine.” Lena says, sounding very primal.
“Yours? Are you two dating?” Lucy asks confused.
“No. But she’s mine. So hands off.” Lena basically growls.
“Well if you’re not dating I say all is fair. But don’t worry, I’ll take Kara home tonight and you can take James. From the ride over here he’s clearly obsessed with you.” Lucy says with a wicked grin.
“I wouldn’t try and turn this into a contest if I were you, you will lose. It’s not even a fair fight.” Lena sneers.
“Oh I think we can both agree it’s not a fair fight.” Lucy winks. “Don’t worry, I’ll make it quick. I’ll put you out of your misery very soon.”
“Oh you won’t. Mark my words.” Lena replies, now the one with the wicked smile.
Kara, Eve and Nia now are walking out from the bathroom. Lena then gets up and approaches Kara, she can tell that Lucy is watching on. Nia and Eve sit back down at the table. Lena leans into Kara and whispers in her ear.
“I want you now. I want you to fuck me.” Lena says seductively.
Kara goes wide eyed, surprised by Lena's boldness in a public place.
“Uhh I.... yes.... right.... let’s go....” Kara nods flustered.
Lena then smiles and takes Kara by the hand and leads her out of the bar. As the two women pass the table Lena gives Lucy a wicked grin, meanwhile Nia rolls her eyes, clearly knowing what Lena and Kara are about to do. As soon as Kara and Lena exit the bar however the door opens again, revealing Lucy exiting the bar as well. Clearly Lucy doesn’t plan to give up so easily.
“Kara, where are you going?” Lucy asks.
“Uhh.... I’m.... we’re.....” Kara says awkwardly.
“It’s just.... since our last meet I can’t stop thinking about you. I moan your name almost every night. I want to feel your mouth on my body.” Lucy says and then quickly takes Kara in for a kiss.
Kara quickly pushes Lucy away.
“Lucy! Get off me!” Kara says annoyed.
“Wh... what?” Lucy replies, so sure that would work.
“Lucy I don’t want you! I’m going home with Lena. I want her, not you. It’s not even a contest. I’d pick Lena every time!” Kara says annoyed.
Kara then turns to Lena and pulls her away, walking off down the street together, leaving a very annoyed and flustered Lucy behind. A few minutes go by as Kara and Lena walk hand in hand.
“I’m sorry..... I know I shouldn’t have told Lucy about...” Kara begins.
“Don’t be.” Lena interrupts with a smile. “It felt good with you choosing me over Lucy. I know you’ve said you would before, but you know, actions speak louder than words and everything.”
“Okay.” Kara smiles. “I uhh.... I don’t know where we can go..... I know Winn is home at my place and Alex, Sam and Ruby are at yours.”
“Hmm, what about your sisters apartment then?” Lena asks.
“I can’t do that! That would be so bad!” Kara quickly replies.
“Hmm but pretty hot as well.” Lena grins seductively.
Kara goes wide eyed again.
“Let’s go!” Kara says quickly, pulling Lena in the direction of Alex’s apartment a few blocks away.
Once the two get to Alex’s apartment as usual they spend the evening making each other scream and moan.
A few days later it is Saturday, Kara, Lena and the rest of the debate team, including Nia are in Las Vegas for the regional finals. The NCU debate team has made it all the way to the final of the competition. The final is a 3 vs 3 member debate with NCU going up against the Star City University. The three members that are representing National City University debate team are Kara, Lena and Nia. Of course Kara and Lena chose themselves because they are the two best debaters on the team, but they choose Nia as their third because she has been on absolute fire throughout the competition.
The final is tense and lasts over an hour taking them into the evening, but eventually Kara, Lena and Nia are victorious, taking home the regional championship for National City University. The championship comes with a trophy, which thankfully will be shipped to back to National City University for them, and a $10,000 cash prize for the team. The prize money itself will be dispersed equally between all members of the debate team, who took part in Vegas, once they get back home, although Lena will forgo her share as she does not need the money.
The group of course celebrates after they win and they take full advantage of Las Vegas to do this. Lena takes the whole group out for a nice dinner to start the celebrations, with her paying for the entire meal, despite Kara’s insistence that she can also chip in. After this the group then have a great time in Vegas, there is alcohol, gambling and much much more involved. Of course Nia being under the age of 21 is unable to drink or gamble, but she is more than happy to watch on and drink the nice soft drinks the various places offer.
The next morning Kara awakes with a pounding head ache, clearly she had too much to drink the previous night. The whole night is a bit of a blur. Kara groans as she opens her eyes. Once Kara opens her eyes she is confused because she is not in the hotel room she stayed in the night before. In fact she’s in a very fancy bedroom which is clearly part of a penthouse suite in one of the fancy Vegas hotels on the strip.
Before Kara can think more about why she is in this hotel bedroom she feels someone shift beside her on the bed. Kara looks over and sees Lena begin to wake. Kara is absolutely relived it’s Lena, not someone else, or even worse some stranger. Kara presumes they just had a crazy night and then had sex together, and somehow ended up in this penthouse suite.
Lena groans as she wakes, her head killing her. As she does this she promises to herself that she will never drink that much alcohol again. A promise that she has made to herself several times, she knows it’s a lie.
“Lena?” Kara calls out softly as Lena wakes up.
Lena hums and then rolls over and opens her eyes and sees Kara.
“Hey.” Lena smiles.
“Hi.... uhhh.... do you know what we are doing here?” Kara asks as she sits up in the bed and gestures to the room.
Lena has a confused look for a second before she looks around the room and realises, just like Kara, that they are not in their same hotel room as the night before.
“Uhh no.... I .... I don’t really remember much..... from last night....” Lena admits as she sits up in bed as well.
“Yeah, me neither, I just remember bits and pieces.” Kara says.
“Yeah uhhh.... I remember us winning.” Lena begins.
“Eating that fancy meal you got us.” Kara adds.
“Of course you remember the food.” Lena replies with a slight smile. “I then remember gambling and drinking.”
“Yeah I remember that too. And then... I .... uhh.... oh no....” Kara says suddenly.
“What?” Lena asks confused, and slightly concerned.
“I.... I..... remember us..... in a wedding chapel....” Kara says timidly.
“No! There’s no way that.... oh my god!! I remember it to now too!!!” Lena says shocked.
“You don’t think that we....?” Kara asks.
Lena looks at Kara worried.
“Oh you did.” A voice says from the bedroom doorway. Kara and Lena quickly turn their heads to the voice, which made their hangovers even worse, and that’s when they see Nia with a big smirk on her face.
“Nia!” Kara and Lena say in unison.
“Hello, I see you two are finally awake.” Nia grins.
“Nia, please tell me we didn’t....” Lena begins.
“get married.” Kara finishes.
Nia just remains silent for a moment grinning at the two. Kara and Lena take this as the answer. Nia then laughs.
“Okay, okay, you didn’t.” Nia smiles.
Kara and Lena both breathe a sigh of relief.
“Then what did happen Nia? I remember a wedding chapel.” Lena asks.
“Yeah, and how did we end up in this room?” Kara adds.
“Okay, okay, I’ll explain.” Nia says. “So I don’t know how much of last night you remember so I’m just gonna begin from after we won the championship.”
“That might be best.” Kara nods.
“Right. So after we won Lena took us all to dinner at the Top of the World restaurant in the Stratosphere. We all had a nice dinner with some drinks, you were able to even order me a few. Lena, you paid for everything which everyone was very grateful for. After that we then split up. Me, you guys and a few other people decided we wanted to go to to the Bellagio casino. We got to the casino and we watched the fountain out front for a bit before we went inside. Lena you were then very generous once more and got all of us, obviously apart from me because I’m not 18, chips to play at the casino. I then stayed with you two as you guys both gambled and began drinking more of the free drinks they offered. Kara you did most of the gambling first, playing roulette. At first you were on a bit of a winning streak, basically tripling your chips. But you were getting more and more drunk, which is clearly the strategy here in Vegas, and therefore you got stupid. You then put everything on black and lost. As a result of this you literally looked like a kicked puppy and that’s when you, Lena, decided to step in. You told Kara that you were going to ‘take the house down’ for her. You then began playing blackjack, with Kara cheering you on. You were focusing very intensely on this Lena. I’m pretty sure you were counting cards. Either way you ended up winning a large amount of money. By this point you were both very very drunk. But thankfully after you won, Lena, you decided to cash out. You were both getting handsy with each other and you, Lena, decided that you were going to use some of the money you won to get a penthouse suite at the Bellagio, which is where we are now. Our other team members then called me over in the casino and I joined them, as I assumed you two were just going to spend the rest of your evening up here doing..... whatever you guys do. Anyway, over the next couple of hours I stayed with the other guys in the casino, but then just as we were about to leave I got a phone call from you Kara. It was the two of you on the phone, you were both very very drunk sounding, and you were telling me to come to your wedding. You mentioned something about a witness or something, you were not making much sense. Before I could ask more you hung up. I then quickly had to rush out of the hotel and try and figure out where you’d go to get married. I did a search on my phone and found the closest chapel basically across the street and thankfully you were inside. Just as I stepped inside the women in charge said that the two of you were up next. When you two saw me you were happy I was there, but I made sure to pull you both out of there. You were both pretty upset about it. But again, you were both incredibly drunk. The lady said you wouldn’t get a refund, but I don’t think you are gonna care about that with the winnings you still have left. Anyway, then after that I decided just to pull you guys both back up here. You were both still very handsy when we were in the elevator. I even had to tell you to stop a few times. Then when I did get you to stop and stand still, by standing between you, you Lena, put your hand on my ass and squeezed it, thinking it was Kara’s. Anyway, I then got you both into the hotel room and put you to bed. I decided to stay because, well one I wanted to stay in this amazing penthouse suite, and two I wanted to make sure you both didn’t do anything stupid, again. Thankfully when I put you both to bed you were both out pretty quickly. And that’s everything.”
Kara and Lena are silent for a moment.
“Wow, oh wow.” Kara says, basically speechless.
“Yeah... I.... firstly I’m sorry for grabbing your ass Nia.” Lena apologises. “Then secondly, thank you for being such a good friend and taking care of the two of us, and making sure we both didn’t do anything, anything else, incredibly stupid.”
“Yeah. Thank you Nia.” Kara nods in agreement.
“You are both welcome. As for the ass grab, well after you realised it was my ass I took the compliment you gave after, as a reward in of itself. Let’s just not make a habit of this, okay?” Nia smiles.
“Yeah, that’s sounds agreeable.” Lena nods as she blushes.
Kara laughs.
“So how much did Lena win?” Kara asks.
“$250,000.” Nia replies.
“What!?!” Kara asks shocked.
“Yep.” Nia nods.
“Oh my god Lena! You’re ri.... oh wait.... you’re already rich.” Kara realises.
Lena now laughs.
“Yeah. What do you think you’ll do with the rest of the money Lena?” Nia asks.
“Uhhh.... I don’t know.... I don’t want to sound spoilt, but it doesn’t make a difference to me. I don’t need the money. I’ll probably give it away to charity or something.” Lena says.
“Hmm yeah. That sounds like a good idea.” Kara nods.
“Yeah, better than spending the money on a wedding ring for your new wife.” Nia smiles.
“What?” Lena asks with a confused look.
“Nothing, just something you said drunkenly while I was taking you out of the chapel.” Nia smiles.
Lena blushes again, and this time so does Kara.
Kara, Lena and Nia return back to National City later that Sunday, with most of the group still feeling the effects of the alcohol they all drunk the night before to celebrate. Once they get to National City everyone goes their separate ways, heading home, including Kara and Lena.
As Kara is riding in the Uber which is taking her home she thinks about the weekend in Vegas. She thinks about how they won the championship. She thinks about how she almost married Lena. Then finally Kara thinks about the night she had with Lena, the bits she can remember at least. She just has a smile on her face thinking about it. But just as Kara is about to get home a memory of the night flashes in Kara’s head.
Kara kisses Lena passionately with Lena in her arms in a bed.
“Lena, I love you.” Kara says with tears in her eyes. Tears of happiness.
Lena smiles at Kara.
“I love you too Kara. I love you more than I every thought possible.” Lena smiles back and kisses Kara passionately once more.
With this memory Kara’s stomach does a jump and something begins to grow within Kara. Kara begins to realise that she has feelings for Lena, more than just friends feelings. Certainly not feelings that she should have for someone she’s having casual sex with. Feelings that she realises she’s had for a while now, she’s just not noticed them.
The car pulls up to Kara’s house and Kara begins to panic as she gets out. Kara doesn't know what to do. She doesn’t know if Lena really meant those words, as they were both drunk after all. Kara knows that sometimes drunk people tell other people, including strangers, that they love them. All Kara knows is when she told Lena she loved her she meant it, and that scares the hell out of her. Kara knows this could all end in disaster.......