Bar Tricks

Maggie Sawyer has met a lot of pretty girls. Some of them were gorgeous. Perfect lips in dimpled smiles with vivid eyes. Some with shy smiles and laughs meant to be coerced with playful teasing. Some with scratching finger nails and a proclivity for teeth. She had dated a few and kissed a few more. Even loved one or two.

With all that experience Maggie also knew she had a thing for tall women. There was satisfaction in dragging a girl's lips down to meet yours’. There was a wicked pleasure in flipping a women who had laid herself on top of you thinking she was the dominant one. And there was something about the way they walked. Long legs did something for a women’s ass.

Which was one reason she already had a thing for Alex Danvers. The tall DEO agent who thought she'd use her height to intimidate Maggie when they first met. Her attempted intimidation was more in line with a seduction in Maggie’s mind. Maggie had also felt their chemistry. Noticing how they gradually drifted towards each other during the argument. She also noticed Alex was the perfect height. Not too tall as to not be able to drag down for a kiss. Yet tell enough that Maggie would need to be her toes to kiss her without pulling her down.

Maggie also thought that Alex had felt their chemistry but Maggie didn't thing Alex understood it. Alex was effected. Maggie could tell. Sometimes Alex stood a little to close than societal standards found polite. Sometime Maggie felt Alex’s eyes on her. But just because she pinging Maggie's gaydar didn't mean Alex was gay or bi. Or Alex even knew she was gay or bi. And even if Alex was, it didn’t mean she had thing for Maggie.

Whatever Alex's orientation, Maggie wasn't going push her. She'd flirt. Do a little unnecessary touching. Maybe even make a few innuendos but she wouldn't ever make a real first move. That would be up to Alex.

But Maggie hoped Alex would make her move sooner rather than later. Because right now she was a few beers in and Alex was looking pretty delectable in her leather jacket and skintight jeans as she leaned across the pool table to make a shot.

"Damn. Your turn Sawyer." Alex said after she missed her shot.

"Watch and learn Danvers." Maggie responded as she walked past Alex. She took her time as she lined up her shot. Perhaps bending at the waist more than was necessary. Maggie bought these jeans did wonders for her ass and she might as well let them do their job. She hit a perfect shot and sunk the 5 ball in a corner. She gave Alex a smirking wink as she moved to line up her next ball. She was interrupted before she could do so.

“Why don't y'all pretty ladies let me and my boy have a turn and you can watch us play some real pool” a man man slurred. His eyes watery and breath fowl with cheap beer. She guessed he was mechanic or something similar. His name ‘Joe’ was stitched into his uniform shirt and he wore dirty work boots. To the man's left was another smaller man with unshaven face in a similar stupor.

Maggie wished she had thought better of her choice of bars. Not that she really choose this one. Maggie and Alex had spent the day looking for a lead in case by going to different bars a suspect frequented. This was the last place they checked and when they got no info Maggie got Alex to stay for a few drinks as it was already past quitting time. Usually the bars Maggie frequented wouldn't yield such patrons such as these men.

"We're gonna finish our game and then you boys can have the table." Maggie told the man.

"Well why don't me and Billy join you. We can play boys against girls." The man slurred as he took a half step toward Maggie. His eyes looking her up and down in way that Maggie was unfortunately very familiar with.

Alex took a step closer to Maggie as well before replying sternly, "I don't think so."

The man wasn’t deterred. "Oh come on. It'll be fun. I'll even buy you both a drink." He said with a wink in Maggie's direction.

Alex, who was now at Maggie's side, replied, "No. We don't..."

Maggie interrupted her. "Actually boys I'd love to play a game with y'all. But not pool. My wrist is hurting. But yall want to see a magic trick?" Maggie asked. Sending a smile at the men. Alex started to argue but Maggie's hand on her arm silenced her.

"We sure would, sweetheart." The man's friend, Billy, replied.

"Oh well you fellas are gonna enjoy it.” Maggie winked before continuing, “But Alex and I need some assistance. Each of you grab a pool stick and I'll show you what to do." Maggie said. The men did as they were told and Maggie continued "boys are ya beers full?" Maggie asked as she indicated the drinks in their hands.

"We just got a refill. You want something sweetheart?" Billy asked Maggie. Maggie took delight in seeing Alex bristle.

"Nope. I'm good. Ok Alex I need your help, will you get me two chairs from the bar? The tall ones please."

"Chairs? From the bar?" Alex asked exasperatedly.

"Walking past Alex toward her drink Maggie got on tip toes and whispered in Alex's ear, "Just trust Danvers. Ok." Maggie took Alex’s drink from her hand, took a swig, and handed it back. Alex rolled her eyes and then went to drag two chairs over.

"Alright. Boys I need your drinks. Hand’em over." Maggie said.

"Wait. Why do you need our beers?" Billy asked.

"I’m gonna pull a disappearing act, Billy Boy.” Maggie replied. The men soon handed their drinks over. Luckily the men both have beers in a frosted glass. Which would work a lot better than beer bottles.

"What are you doing Maggie?" Alex whispered. Her lips near Maggie's ear.

Maggie turned her head so mouth where her ear was. Alex didn't back away at the proximity of their lips. "I’m gonna make you believe in magic, Danvers" Maggie replied. She then turned back to the men.

"Alright Billy your gonna help Alex which means your with me Joe." Maggie said. Alex took Billy's drink while Maggie took Joe's drink.

"What's the chair for?" Billy asked as he inched over to Alex face was unreadable.

"A magician never reveals her tricks.” Maggie took one of the chairs and drug it a few feet away from the other. "Alright boys get your pool sticks. Alex up on the chair like me." Maggie said as she got on top of the chair and stood up. The beer still in her hand. Alex looked a bit perturbed but did as Maggie said. The tall women cut a striking figure in her leather jacket with her long legs front and center as she stood on the chair.

"Alright Alex do as I do. Hold the glass up to ceiling. Make sure the rim is flat on the ceiling." Alex did as Maggie said. Holding the glass of beer up against the ceiling and bit in front of her.

"Ok boys come here. You got to do your part. Take your pool stick and push the end up against the glass from the bottom. Make sure to push hard or the trick won't work." Maggie said. Soon the men had their pool stick pushed up against the glass which was pushed against the ceiling.

"Ok Alex. For the next part you and I are gonna let go of the glasses. Now boys you better stay still or the glass will fall."

Maggie carefully removed her hand from the glass. When it stayed pressed against the ceiling she got off the chair and saw that Alex had done the same.

"Ok what's next?" Billy asked without taking his eyes or attention from the glass of beer he was holding above his head with a pool stick.

"Well Alex and I are gonna return these chairs to the bar, pay our tab, and disappear for the night." Maggie said with a wink in Alex's direction.

"Hey! What the......" Billy started to argue but stopped talking when his glass almost fell from the pool stick.

"Be careful boys. Don't wanta spill your beer all over yourselves do ya?" Maggie grinned as she took Alex's arm and pulled her toward the bar. Leaving the men trying to figure out how to get the glass down with it falling. The glasses were too height to reach without a chair and they couldn't move or the glass would spill and fall. A difficult situation to be in. Especially when drunk.

Maggie put 2 twenties on the bar and said to the bartender "the extra is if those 2 idiots end up breaking their glasses."

"Bought time those 2 got what was coming to them." The bartender smirked. Maggie could just make out a small smirk on Alex's lips as well.

"I'm taking care of my friends tab as well" Maggie said when she saw Alex get out her wallet. When Alex started to protest Maggie turned and put a finger over Alex's lips. "You'll just have to buy me a drink next time." Maggie said before removing her finger.

Before Alex could reply they heard a loud crash, a shattering of glass, and a loud scream of rage. Maggie grinned as she grabbed Alex's hand and pulled her out of the bar. They started running down the street as they heard the big oaf grunting as he followed them out of the bar.

They sprinted down the street hand in hand. Maggie’s laughter becoming infectious as soon Alex was laughing as well. Giggling they ducked into an alley way. Only stopping when they heard the oaf stomping his way behind them. His footsteps getting slower as he approached where they hid in the shadows. Alex pressed herself against Maggie. Pushing them deeper into the shadows.

Alex's eyes were turned to watch the road for the man which let Maggie look at Alex. She once again noticed that she was the perfect height. It'd be so easy to press their lips together. Their bodies were already tight against each other. Alex's hands were pressing Maggie's wrist into the wall and Maggie were fairly certain Alex didn't even know she was doing it.

Maggie heard the man's footsteps stop. She heard a grunt of displeasure and the sound of a trash can being kicked. She then heard retreating footsteps as the man walked away.

"He's gone now. You can realease me if you want." Maggie said. Alex’s face turned toward Maggie and she seemed a surprised to find herself so close to her. Maggie smiled flirtatiously and Alex's eyes dropped to Maggie's lips. A moment later Alex jumped back. Releasing Maggie's pinned body and wrenching her hands away.

"Sorry, I....ummm...I didn't mean....." Alex started to uncharacteristically mumble. Not making eye contact and her hands fiddling with each other. Maggie found it endearing.

"Relax Danvers. Don't apologize. I certainly didn't mind." Maggie replied with a grin.

"Oh, well....ok...um...." Alex continued to mumble. As much as Maggie liked seeing Alex flounder with her words she also decided to take pity on her.

"Look Danvers, I had fun tonight. You're a good assistant. But I got to head out. It's late and I need to get home." Maggie said.

"Ok, I should get going too. Kara's probably wondering where I am." Alex replied.

"Alright well I'll see you around Danvers." Maggie said before she turned to flag a taxi. She got about 4 feet before she felt a hand on her arm.

She turned around and lips were pressed to hers. Alex's lips were pressed to hers. Fuck, Maggie loved when she was right. Alex was the perfect height. Maggie pressed against her as she moved her lips slowly over Alex's. It was more gentile than Maggie generally was but she had a feeling she'd need to go slow with Alex. So she pressed against her and kissed Alex slowly. Savoring each movement of their lips. A few moments later Alex broke off the kiss and backed away. Her eyes on the ground.

"I'm sorry. I shouldn’t have done that." Alex said quietly.

"I kissed you back Alex. It wasn’t unwanted. Don't apologize."

"Still I sh....shouldn't have done that." Alex said again with a shake of her head. Maggie wasn't one to force something so she decided to back off.

"Ok, well you think what you want. But I don't regret it. I'll see you Danvers." Maggie said as she turned to leave again. She got a few steps before she heard her name called.

"Maggie?"

"Yeah?" Maggie turned again.

"I still owe you a drink. So how about Friday?" Alex asked. She seemed to have gained some confidence back as her eyes finally off the ground as she looked at Maggie.

"You gotta promise to take me somewhere nicer than that hell-hole." Maggie smiled.

"Deal."

"Alright then. I'll see you Friday Danvers." Maggie smiled. She put her hands into the pocket of her leather jacket as she left Alex and walked to find a cab. A smile on her face. Friday was only a few days away.