NOTES: There's always a calm before the storm...

So, here's the deal: As I've warned on the first page of this story, this story has 2 versions. 1 is M+ (there's fluff, steam, Kariver goodness all over, people - but even if is a bit more than I usually write, is still not explicit, is just subtle and poetic, we deal with feelings in this house ok? Feelings above it all lol) and the other version is T+ (pure subtle "you know what's happening, I don't need to tell you" moments lol)

In AO3 we have the M+ version. So if you're ok with it, it doesn't bother you, just enjoy it.

If you don't like reading M stories (even being sort of light), you can check the T+ version here on Wattpad, FF.Net and Quotev.

And yes, it took me a bit longer to update this time because 1: is two versions of the same chapter and 2: I'm a perfectionist and wrote it and erased it all like 3 times until I was satisfied with the results. 4 or 5 days later, here I am with the update ^^

U have been warned! Enjoy.

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It was amazing how comfortable he felt around her. It felt familiar, if felt right, no matter where they were or if they were just watching TV or saving someone's life, it just felt so damn good, it that was a rare feeling for him. Kara stared at him, putting her legs over his naturally as they talked and laughed together.

- So you're telling me you were not even a little bit attracted to her? C'mon... I find it hard to believe. – Kara said as she crossed her arms.

- I didn't – Oliver said – I know in the past I was known for getting around a lot... But I told you, the island changed my perspective. I was an idiot doing stupid things and not carrying about anyone else...

- I can't imagine a playboy Oliver hitting paparazzi and dating multiple women at once... Is so weird to know there's like a past version of yourself like this...

- Believe me, he was real. – He laughed – I'm just glad he's gone. – He said, resting his hands around her ankle, the lower part of her legs resting on his lap under the blanket.

- So... you didn't even get curious?

- No...

Kara analyzed his face, noticing pure honesty into his eyes. She saw him take the blanket off her feet and start pressing just the right spots on her sole.

- Oliver Queen, what are you doing? – She asked him, finding it hard to fight that because it did feel wonderful.

- I'm giving you a massage.

- Why?

- You look tense... And I happen to be great at it. At least no one complained so far – He teased back.

And there they were again, teasing and flirting with each other in such a natural way.

- Ok, I believe you - Kara smiled as she closer her eyes. – But why?

He just smiled, not able to take his eyes from her, as he kept massaging her feet, noticing Kara relaxing under his touch. That was definitely a sight he wouldn't be able to forget so soon.

- This feels good – she murmured, opening her eyes just to see Oliver staring at her.

- You know what's even better? – He reached for her hand – Come here – He guided her to sit with her back to him, between his legs.

His hands went for her shoulders, gently putting her hair to the side. Kara felt chills as his fingers brushed the skin near the neck. He was really glad she picked a upper part of her pj's with straps whe she changed as soon as she felt 100% better, it gave him a better access to the skin around her back, neck and shoulders.

- You do remember I'm made of practically steel right? – She turned her head a bit to her left side, staring at him from the corner of her eye.

- I can handle steel – He said really close to her ear as he kept giving her the most wonderful massage ever.

As she heard him almost in a whisper, his breath so close to her ear, the chills came back and went down her spine and suddenly her skin was on fire. A loud thunder could be heard and Kara stared at the window. Rain started to fall and it became way more intense by the second until it became a thunderstorm.

- To answer your question, I couldn't be interested in her if I'm interested in someone else... I'm not this kind of guy anymore.

Kara opened her eyes, deeply aware of each word that came from his lips. She turned her head to the side again, seeing his face really close to hers as his hands stopped moving and he stared at her lips.

Someone yelled in desperation outside, really loud and Kara almost jumped from the couch. They got up and rushed to her window. They barely could see a thing because of the storm.

- We better see what's happening – Oliver said

- Agreed. Let's go.

Oliver suited up as fast as he could while Kara changed to her Supergirl suit and flew fast outside the window.

Kara saw a girl trying to escape two masked guys and anger took over all of her. She sped up flying directly to punch one of them. Oliver reached the other guy, shooting an arrow on his leg. The guy grabbed the arrow and ripped it off of him, breaking it in half. He bled and couldn't run, it was clear he was in heavy pain, but he didn't care. Oliver dominated the fight as the guy tried to attack him, taking the masked guy down in a few seconds. He looked to his side just in time to see the other guy with a piece of kryptonite on his hand and a gun in the other. He rushed in front of Kara just when the guy shot, hitting Oliver near his shoulder.

- NO! –She rushed so fast, she could barely feel her fist hitting the guy's face, making his mask fall to the ground. She threw a few more punches and grabbed him by his collar. – I'm taking you to the cops! You won't escape justice!

Kara used her super speed to take both guys to the police; she literally threw them there and came back for Oliver in a matter of seconds. The moment she came back, she saw Oliver getting up, just as soaked from the rain as she was, taking the bullet from his shoulder, over his suit..

- It didn't reach too deep.

- Are you insane? – Kara asked, looking furious at him.

- Why?

- You literally jumped in front of a bullet.

Kara started to walk fast back to her place and Oliver followed her.

- We'll go faster this way – She said as she reached for his arms and took him with her, in super speed, knowing she caught him by surprise.

Kara let go of him as soon as they entered her living room, through the open window and she closed it behind her. Oliver was taking deep breaths because of the super speed. She was so mad at Oliver she couldn't even care she looked like she dived into a deep lake, with super suit, cape and all.

- Do I need to remember you that as much as you are a badass out there as the Green Arrow, you can die if you get shot? – She said as she crossed her arms.

- Kara the bullet just brushed my skin, look... - He said as he opened his jacket, showing her a superficial cut.

- I know... - She said, getting distracted by his muscular chest. She noticed he had a lot of bruises and scars and kept thinking about the awful things he had must been through in his life – But you could have been killed! I won't argue now, you need to take a hot shower because I don't get sick, but you do. The last thing we need is you getting pneumonia.

Oliver understood why Kara was mad at him, but he needed her to understand him too, except he remembered she had some information about him, but not all. He knew that talking about it, would throw it all in the open, including his feeling. He took a deep breath and walked closer to her.

- Kara, I understand why you're mad. I knew the risks. But I'm ok, and I'm used to it. – He looked down, preparing for what was coming – I have been shot, stabbed, beaten a hundred times or more already. I was tortured multiple times, last year for 7 days by the way, so I'm sorry but if I ever need to take a bullet for you, I will. No hesitation. I already feel guilty you got heart earlier, and I know you are strong and that you can handle anything being thrown at you, that's one of the things I love about you.

Oliver reached for Kara's hand, bringing it to his heart. Kara took a few steps towards him, feeling his heart beating fast.

- I know you have super hearing but... Can you feel this? – He said staring deeply into her eyes. – I would take a bullet for you any day.

Kara's hands touched his cheeks, caressing it slowly as she closed the space between them, kissing Oliver, her other hand still over his chest, feeling his heart beat. She couldn't think of a better way to letting him know the effects of his words on her. She exploded with a mix of joy and anger because he still scared her to death and she had no idea what would she do if something happened to him, but she was thrilled that Oliver felt the way he felt. Oliver kissed her back, increasing the pace of it in a dominating way, his arms involving her waist in a tight hug, never wanting to let her go.

- I'm serious... - She whispered between their kiss – You'll get sick.

- Join me? – He said, ready to dive in deep with her, but wanting to make sure it was her call to make.

She stared deeply into his eyes, in a way that made his heart beat even faster. She gave him a soft smile as she reached for his pants, opening it and letting it fall down his ankle. He stepped out of it, following her lead. She reached for his jacket also taking it off , and then his mask, dropping them on the floor.

- We'll let it dry later – She said as his hands went for her clothes, helping her out of them piece by piece.

As soon as they were done with it, Oliver brought her body closer to his, holding her by the waist as he captured her lips with his in a passionate kiss. He walked with her to the bathroom as they kissed, stumbling on furniture along the way. They went together inside the shower box and Oliver turned the hot water on.He wanted to make her feel as good as he felt, he wanted to drive her to the Moon and back and he was determined to make it happen. He knew he was attracted to her the moment they hugged when they first teamed up and haven't been able to stop thinking about her ever since and he had been holding all of it inside for way too long now.

She held strongly on his shoulders, under the extremely hot water and they saw stars together as one.

Oliver's lips covered hers, kissing her slowly as he brought her down from her high.

- I'm glad you joined me – He whispered to her, giving her small kisses down her neck.

- I'm glad I did too. – She said, making him stare at her with the most loving and caring look he could ever give her.

After recomposing for a while, Kara stepped out of the shower and grabbed a pair of towels, giving one to Oliver as she wrapped herself on the other. Oliver wrapped his around his waist and followed Kara to her bedroom. As he walked inside, he saw her with her back to him, brushing her hair in front of the vanity's mirror. He walked slowly towards her, his nose touching her neck as he felt her fresh sweet delicious scent. Kara shivered as his chest pressed against her back. She dropped the hair brush in the vanity as she felt Oliver's lips on the base of her ear, closing her eyes, just giving into the sensations he was causing her. She felt like burning inside, like she couldn't get enough of him, she thought as her heart started to beat faster once again.

- Open your eyes – His husky voice echoed on her ear and she shivered, doing as he said.

She started at their reflection on the mirror and smiled. If anyone had told her a while ago that she would be like this with Oliver Queen from Earth 1, the Green Arrow, she would never believe them. Because she always had a crush on him, since the day the met, but she never thought it was going to become anything more. She moved on with her life, dated other people but so much had happened, it was surprising. Soon they were teaming up more, hanging out at bars after huge team ups, learning more about each other and then, she realized maybe it was a bit more than a crush. Now he was in her bedroom, standing behind her only with a white towel wrapped around his waist, giving her amazing sensations as he slowly gave her soft kisses on the side of her neck, to her shoulders, staring at her through the mirror with so much love, but also pure lust and that only made her weak on the knees.

- God, you're so beautiful – he whispered against her skin, giving her more soft kisses until his lips reached the edge of her left ear, his hands caressing her both arms up and down.

He noticed her blushing. He loved noticing every single bit of her reactions to him and smiled against her skin, and touched the back of her knee with his as he fully closed the space between them, his hands slowly sliding under the towel wrapped around her, pulling it a bit up her waist.

- I want you – She whispered, not able to take her eyes from his through the mirror.

Kara felt his touch teasing her all over her lower body and she burned for him again.

- You have me – He whispered back, biting her neck.

Kara guided him backwards to her bed until she held his towel, making it fall to the floor and Oliver knew Kara was going to drive him crazy, more than he already was.

She kissed his neck as he let go of her wet hair, letting it fall behind her back and on the sides of her face. Her hands caressed his strong muscles and she was just loving to feel them contracting underneath her touch. Kara had seen strong humans before, but for sure no one like Oliver, it was impressive and it just made her want him even more.

- Kara...

It was all Oliver could said, closing his eyes and giving into all sensations she was causing him. He wasn't thinking anymore, just reacting. Kara felt like a thousand butterflies were all over her stomach as he slowly lowered his lips on her. She kissed him, full of passion as they became one once again.

Oliver lay on his back, staring at Kara's bedroom ceiling, completely exhausted. Kara dropped her head between his shoulder and neck, her lips near his ear. Oliver's other hand kept caressing the back of her neck, slowly messing with her hair as he whispered sweet words to her ears.

- I'm here for you – He said, feeling her kisses on his neck.

She lifted her head, staring at him full of lust as she captured his lips with hers and he responded to her with equal ferocity.

- I love you – She whispered against his lips as he took her once again, slower, feeling him smiling.

- I love you so much – He whispered back between their kiss as they saw fireworks together.

Oliver and Kara collapsed on the bed, lying on their side, staring at each other as Kara covered them with her sheets.

- What? – She asked, noticing him looking in a funny way at her

- Well, that was... Something surprising.

Kara started to laugh, blushing ten times harder, as she covered her face with both her hands, hiding her face on his chest, making him laugh; He held both her hands, taking them off of her face.

- Kara it's ok – He brought her hands to his lips, kissing them – There's nothing to be ashamed of – They laughed together as he caressed her cheeks. – On the contrary...

Their fingers intertwined together as their foreheads touched.

- I can literally say I don't know anyone like you.

Kara felt pure love coming from his words and smiled, bringing her hand to caress his cheeks, feeling his short beard.

- I told you I was the girl of steel – She laughed

- I told you I can handle steel... And endless stamina, apparently – He teased her, making them both laugh together. – It's ok, I can increase my work out, I have a damn good reason for it now.

- You better – She laughed, giving him a slow kiss

Oliver didn't remember the last time he felt this happy, relaxed and in love. His life have been always fulfilled with darkness and pain, it was a wonderful change. Kara turned her back to him as he kissed her shoulders and they fell asleep, cuddling together.

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Thea slowly opened her eyes, feeling a bit confused as she looked around and noticed she was alone. She remembered Clark staying with her on the couch, watching movies and talking about life until she felt so tired she fell asleep. She looked at the bed site table and found a note. She grabbed it and read it, smiling.

"You were sleeping so peacefully, I didn't want to wake you up, so I just put you in your bed and flew to Metropolis. I'll probably be back after lunch."

He was truly a gentleman and such a sweet guy; she couldn't believe he was real.

- Ollie? Are you up?

She was so tired she didn't even hear her brother coming home. She walked to the living room, to the kitchen and took a look at his bedroom. His bed was the same way it was the night before, she stared around a bit confused and then it clicked.

- Of course I didn't hear him... He never went back home... Oh my God! – She covered her mouth, as she realized where her brother was.

"You better be descent when I get there, I don't want to get traumatized!" – She texted Oliver and had breakfast before leaving to Kara's place, warning Clark she would be there later.