Girl Talk
Kara and Alex are at the gym together for their weekly sister workout. Both Danvers are in a tank top and sweatpants. Kara is beating up a punching bag with enthusiasm while Alex tries to hold the bag steady. Alex displays an incredible lack of subtlety when she asks out of the blue.
“So who is this girl exactly?”
Kara continues punching, panting out
“Who? What girl?”
Alex rolls her eyes.
“The one you keep running into. Like literally running into. Linda?” Kara stops her assault.
“Lena. Her name’s Lena. And that was one time.” Kara tells her holding up her middle finger. Alex laughs and they switch places.
“Right, right, Lena. So who is she?”
Kara shrugs as she hugs the bag. “I don’t know yet.”
Alex starts punching. “But you’d like to find out, right?” she says with a smirk.
Kara smiles back. “Yes. I just keep thinking about her. She feels kinda out of reach though.”
“Why is that?” Alex asks with a frown. Kara shrugs again looking down at her feet.
“I don’t know. She’s like triple majoring or something in science and business. She’s so smart, Alex!”
“You’re smart.”
“And she’s so driven and put together.” Kara continues.
“You’re driven, Kara. You’re a star athlete.”
“She’s so pretty too, Alex! Like really makes-my-mouth-go-dry pretty.”
“You’re pretty, Kara.”
Kara sighs. “I don’t know, Alex. I wouldn’t even know what to say to her.” Alex stops punching the bag for a moment and collects her thoughts. She lays a hand on Kara’s shoulder.
“Maybe if you just stand in front of her and open your mouth something intelligible will tumble out.” Kara looks unamused.
“Great, thank you, terrific advice. Very encouraging.” she grumbles heading towards the showers. Alex follows behind with a smile.
“I’m always here to help, sis.”
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Jess drags Lena out to the soccer field one afternoon while the women’s soccer team is practicing. Lena is reluctant to say the least.
“Jess, this is a terrible idea! What if she sees us?” Lena protests walking unsteadily on her heels in the soft grass.
“So what if she does? Jocks love to show off for girls.” Jess takes Lena’s arm to help her balance.
Lena scoffs. “I’m not sure I’d describe Kara as a jock, per se. She’s just on the team.”
Jess rolls her eyes. “She’s not just on the team. She’s a co-captain and a star. Apparently she’s some sort of ‘hometown hero’ too. Took her team to nationals, I think.” Lena stops as they approach the bleachers, raising her eyebrows at Jess.
“And you know all this how exactly?”
Jess looks away and shrugs her shoulders.
“I may have taken a peek at her social media account. Read a few articles, saw a few photos...”
“Jess, tell me you didn’t.” Lena groans.
“I did! I did. I’m sorry. But you never have crushes, Lena. So as your best friend this is exciting for me, okay?” Lena stands uncertainly. “We’ll just take a peek. She’ll probably be too busy to notice us.” Lena remains unmoved. “And…” Jess continues “I bet she’ll look super hot, running around all sporty and whatnot.”
This perks Lena’s interest.
“Okay, okay. Just for a few minutes. To satisfy, your curiosity.” Lena concedes. Jess smiles and leads them around the bleachers.
“Yes, of course, Ms. Luthor.”