Chapter 8

It was a sunny day in National City after those bloody events from the previous night. Kara looked at the sky in the DEO's balcony as she took a deep breath, enjoying the sun light on her face. It was indeed a beautiful day. She went back in and walked past the training rooms, just to see Oliver and Sara back there with James and Lyra. She stopped at the door frame to watch it. They were past the slapping water thing now, for their delight and Kara laughed as she remembered how pissed Lyra was at that kind of training. She had to agree, it was a bit weird, but Oliver had his reasons. And it seemed to be effective, James and Lyra improved a lot with their fighting skills. Kara looked to her side and saw Alex coming her way. She stood beside her, embracing her arm around Kara's waist and resting her head on her shoulder.

- It's nice to see everything's good again. – Alex said as she watched the training session as well.

- Yes, it is! Is Sara ok? I saw her yesterday; she was having a hard time dealing with what she did...

- Yes, she is. We talked... - She leaned in and whispered at Kara's ear while smiling – We kissed...

- Oh... Ok – Kara smiled – It's nice to see you happy Alex, you deserve it.

- I am happy. More than I thought I could be. But... What about you? – She looked at Kara that blushed immediately.

- I'm good...

- Good in what kind of way?

Kara looked at Alex having no idea what to say.

- I'm good! – It was all Kara could say as she looked back at Oliver training with James and Lyra. – And confused...

- There you go... - Alex said as she grabbed Kara's arms and walked her away from the room – Spill it!

- Yesterday Oliver and I... We got trapped inside a broom closet while we searched the basement and we were surrounded by those lunatics. They knew about me, about James, they were armored with kryptonite. It was a nightmare. I got nervous and he kissed me.

- Wow... - Alex said as she tried to hide her smile. She knew something like that would happen sooner or later.

- And I was sure he did it for the mission, because I was totally freaking out, we couldn't be caught... In a way, it worked... I was able to relax...

- I'm sure you were – Alex gave Kara a knowing smile, earning from her a slight slap in her arm

- You know what I mean... The thing is, I was sure it was because of that, but later... He came visiting while I recovered. He refused to go back to my apartment, he insisted on staying around and when we talked about the kiss... He told me that maybe it wasn't just to calm me down, for the mission... I'm really confused.

- What's to be confused about? He likes you dear sister!

Kara and Alex walked 'til they reached the balcony. It was a place Kara loved, to be there and think about life and stuff in general. She rested her arm on the parapet as she looked at Alex.

- It's complicated. He's not open about feelings and stuff like that, on the contrary. For what Sara told me, he has some issues, trust issues...

- Honey, you don't need him to be open about anything to see it. The way he acts around you and looks at you, it speaks for itself. We all can see that trust is not a problem for him when it comes to you. And you are not that subtle either, I hate to break it to you if you think you are. – She laughed.

Kara blushed as she heard Alex. So everyone noticed the way she acted towards him, nice! In her defense, she couldn't help it. She would be nice, help protect, save and be kind to everyone, but there was something about Oliver that made her glow in a different way and it was really visible apparently. She felt like making a hole to the ground and going hide on it.

- And we all can see it, even him. I don't know what's wrong with the two of you, to complicate things like that...

- It's more complicated than it looks like Alex, I'm not even sure about anything...

- Let me just say one thing: don't freak out and overreact over things. Don't be afraid to feel something if you decide you do. There's nothing wrong with that, even if the situation looks impossible. I've learned it myself in the past few days.

Kara looked at Alex as she went back inside. Not even she had the answers to Alex's questions. What Oliver told her last night, made her think a lot. She couldn't help but have hope at least, but there were more important things for them to deal with, even if the hacker was behind bars by now. The police department kept him and his followers isolated in prison. The DEO had already a backup plan if he tried to talk about Supergirl's identity, so no one would believe a lunatic man and his minions.

Alex came back inside just in time to see Sara getting out of the training room, already clean and changed.

- I need a drink, want to come? – Sara said as she reached for Alex's hand

- Training is already over? – Alex smiled

- Yes, boss! They have improved so much; I think they're ready for heavy combat.

- Nice to hear it. And I can get used with you calling me boss – Alex blinked suggestively at Sara as they went out holding hands. – I can also use a drink, so let's go.

Kara was still at the balcony, thinking about everything that was going on. She heard footsteps closer to her and turned around just to see Oliver standing and looking at her with a worried look in his face. She walked to him concerned, as she crossed her arms.

- Is everything ok?

- Yes, I just... I need to talk to you about something...

He mentioned for her to follow him and walked 'til he reached one empty room. They walked inside and he closed the door behind him.

- What happened? – Kara asked as she started feeling even more curious and worried.

- I was going to talk to you about this yesterday, but I decided to wait for you to be fully recovered. It's about the thing I'm helping J'onn with. He asked me to keep this between the two of us.

- And you are telling me about this because...

- I trust you.

Kara looked at Oliver. So her sister was right about trust issues not being a problem for Oliver, not when it came to her anyways. She gave him an involuntary smile as she heard those words coming out of his mouth. She could tell he was worried and nervous, and that it was not something he was used to: trust people.

- I'm flattered to know you trust me – She took two steps towards him.

- It's not something I'm used to, but for some reason I do – He looked at her – The thing is... I talked with J'onn about my suspicions... About Lena.

- Lena? But... What does she have to do with everything?

- Kara... I know she is your friend, and I'm not saying she is guilty but... I have to be sure. J'onn agrees with me. Is really weird that the hacker and his followers used the basement of her company to make broadcasts and as their base of operations without her knowing about it. That building is surrounded with security, so we have to be sure she is not part of this.

- I know she is not! – Kara said as she crossed her arms again – She would never betray Supergirl like that...

- They knew all about you, and were ready to take you down. I know this is hard for you, but we have to be sure. Cause if she was part of it, you are in a great danger. Not just you, but James as well.

Kara walked around, clearly mad with that situation. She could understand Oliver's suspicions considering he had a lot of trouble to trust anyone and had his reasons to, but this was an absurd. Lena would never be part of something that could harm Supergirl or cost her life, they were friends. Oliver looked with a concerned look at Kara. He walked to her and put his hands on her shoulders, making her stop walking and look directly at him.

- I know this makes you uncomfortable. And it's the last thing I want, believe me, but when J'onn asked for this favor, I knew I had to tell you.

- What he asked you to do?

- I'm not going to harm Lena or do anything that can endanger her, don't worry. J'onn only asked me to look into things, try to find out if she knows something. I have a plan, but I need your help.

- Oliver, I appreciate your concern and you telling me all of this, but I won't be part of this, I know Lena is innocent!

- You won't have to do anything that can harm her. She actually won't even know anything.

- What? How?

Oliver smiled at Kara as she looked at him more confused than ever. Oliver walked to a bench inside the room and sat down, Kara sitting right beside him.

- All we are going to do is to take a look at her place, see if we can find anything that indicates she could be part of this. She did invite me for dinner, so this can be our opportunity to find out things. Listen – He reached for her hand and held it gently as he spoke – I have some experience when it comes to betrayals. I had once people in my life that I thought they were my friend, I brought them into my life only to end up betrayed, hurt, my friends and family in danger, my city in danger... It hurts, more than any wound, more than any knife I ever had in my body. I know what it feels like and just the possibility of it being real, I know what it can do. That's why I'm saying to you now, there is a possibility Lena is innocent, but there is a possibility she's not. And we have to know Kara. There's a lot at stake here, so we have to do something. If she is innocent, no harm will come to her and I will apologize. But we need to find out more, it can be risky for you given the fact that her mother is the boss of an organization that hates aliens. J'onn told me that.

Kara looked at him, her hand still on his hand. She smiled briefly at him as she felt him squeezing her hand slightly. It meant a lot to her that he cared so much about her safety and about her getting hurt over a possible betrayal and even if she had sure Lena had nothing to do with all that mess, she couldn't help but agree with him. They had to be sure. She looked at him as she looked at their hand together.

- And what's the plan?

- Dinner. – He smiled at Kara – A harmless dinner.

A loud noise was heard from far away as Kara and Oliver jumped from their seats. They ran to the operations room as everyone else ran around like crazy.

- What's going on? – Kara looked around worried.

- One of our prisoners escaped! – Winn said as he tried to track them.

- Who?

- One escapee from Fort Rozz. Amalak – J'onn Jonzz came in as he looked at one of DEO's screens.

- The space pirate? That guy tried to kill me four times already and failed. He won't have a fifth chance...

- Let us help! – Lyra said as she came running, with James after her. – We have been training so we can get better to help the DEO, let us put that in practice!

- Ok, but you two go with them in case anything happens – J'onn looked at Kara and Oliver.

Lyra smiled at James as they suited up. Winn told them where Amalak's tracker pointed him to be at and they went after the escapee.

- So, who is this guy? – Oliver asked as they arrived at the warehouse Winn told them Amalak was in.

- He was born in a distant planet but was in Fort Rozz, a kryptonian prison. He accused kryptonians for being responsible for the cataclysm that destroyed his planet, so he hates us. – Kara said hiding in a corner with Sara and Oliver as they offered back up to Lyra and James. – When I came to Earth, the Fort Rozz prison followed me, because my pod entered the Phantom Zone by accident. Once it hit the ground, all prisoners were in the loose. He tried to use some red solar weapons on me and in my cousin last year. Some planets, like Krypton has a Red Sun, so they block our powers, that comes from the yellow Sun. – She explained at she noticed the look of confusion on Oliver's face - He failed all times he tried to kill us and the DEO managed to catch him.

- He has any super power? Or anything like that? – Oliver asked as he kept an eyes on James and Lyra.

- No. Some aliens does not have powers under the yellow Sun, he's one of them. He used to be a space pirate to rob from interstellar travelers before attacking us.

- A space pirate? Sara knows a thing or two about them... Don't ask – He said as Kara looked at him confused.

Meanwhile, James and Lyra looked everywhere at the warehouse, searching for any sign of Amalak. They heard a noise and turned back to see a pink guy with red hair and green eyes staring back at them. He wore a weird pink outfit with a green triangle upside down on his chest.

- I never saw a pink person before... – Oliver commented as he looked at that alien, thinking how Diggle would react.

- And he seems to love pink as well – Kara said as they watched, ready to interfere.

Amalak took two steps forwards, looking around and seeming to be disappointed.

- Where is Supergirl? And Superman? I want them!

- Sorry buddy, you'll have to deal with us this time around! – James said in a deep voice in his Guardian suit

- Well, that's fine with me! – He said as he advanced on Lyra and James.

James used his shield to block one of Amalak's attacks on him as Lyra turned around quickly, going behind his back. She grabbed one of his arms and held it strongly, bending it backwards as she elbowed him in the chin, coordinating the attack with James punching him on the ribs. Lyra escalated the Amalak, taking him by surprise as her legs crossed around his neck and she rotated herself down, bringing him with her, knocked down on the floor. James kicked his nose, making him pass out and Lyra took him with her as she smiled at Oliver and Kara that went out of hiding. Kara clapped her hands, smiling at them as they held Amalak tightly to bring him back to the DEO.

- Well done! – Oliver said as he patted James on the shoulder. – That last move was sick - He said to Lyra as he helped her hold Amalak – You guys were great!

- I think you are ready! – Kara said as she walked with them out of there. – Please, let me – She took Amalak in her arms – I'll fly him back to the DEO. See you guys back there.

Kara smiled once again and took flight, taking Amalak with her. She couldn't help but feeling happy as she saw how James and Lyra fought Amalak. They were really great and all of that time training with Oliver and Sara really paid off, they were so much better than before.

Back at the DEO, everyone applauded James and Lyra as they came in. It was a time for celebration, for sure. They were ready to truly help DEO now, even with their hardest missions. J'onn thanked Oliver as they celebrated.

- Please send my thanks to Sara when she comes back... - He said as he shook hands with Oliver. – You did an amazing job training James and Lyra.

- I will. – Oliver shook his hand – I'm glad we were able to help.

At the alien bar, Sara and Alex were drinking happily and laughing as they shared some funny battle stories, having no clue what had just happened at the DEO.

- It's true. We had to kidnap our younger selves. It was so weird to see teenage me. I found out that day I was really annoying at that age. – Sara laughed as she drank a sip of her beer.

- This must be some crazy shit, to see yourself... I would think I had too much to drink – Alex laughed with Sara, also drinking beer.

Sara felt someone grab her arm and turned around to see who was it. She looked at Alex, that told her with her eyes she had no idea who that was. Sara looked annoyed at him, pulling her arm, making him let go of her.

- Can I help you with something? – Sara asked as she got a feeling where that was going. She was way too happy with Alex and the last thing she wanted was for some crazy guy to ruin her night.

- Yes, with my pants. – The guys sounded really drunk and smiled at Sara.

She was about to grab him by his collar to throw him away and kick his ass when someone acted faster. Alex jumped from her seat, grabbing him by his arm and turning him around, making him hit the counter. She grabbed his head and hit it hard on the marble. He tried to let himself go but Alex used her free hand to immobilize him, hitting his head again against the counter. She leaned in, talking in a scary and calmly voice.

- This is no way to treat a lady, mister disgusting!

- I'm sorry... - He murmured, his mouth pressed against the marble.

- If I see your ugly face around here again, you will feel really sorry. Understood? – She said as she hit his head again, draining some blood out of his forehead.

Alex let the guy go as he ran away, getting out of the bar. Everyone else there just kept staring at them in shock.

- Let's get out of here – Alex said, still annoyed.

Sara grabbed her arm and let some money on the counter, to pay for their beers, and they left. Once out of the bar, Sara looked at Alex, pushing her to an empty alley near them. She pressed Alex against the nearest wall she could find as Alex looked intensely at her.

- I was about to take that bastard down, but thank you... That was hot – She said as her face came closer to Alex's.

- It was time for me to have some blood on my hands as well.

Sara closed the space between them as they kissed. One of her hands rested on Alex's waist as the other grabbed the hair back at her neck.

- Totally worth it! – Alex whispered between their kiss, making Sara smile against it. – Screw baby steps!

- Couldn't agree more! – Sara replied as Alex grabbed her hand and walked Sara to her apartment.

Kara and Oliver entered her living room and Kara closed the door after Oliver.

- I miss my bed! – Kara said feeling completely tired.

- I miss your couch – Oliver joked as he sat there, taking a deep breath. All the pressure and action from previous days were reaching up him now as he body ached and he also felt really tired.

- I told you to come here yesterday! You are so stubborn!

- And I told you I wouldn't leave you alone at the DEO while you were still recovering.

Kara looked at him in a sweet way but said nothing else about it as she dropped her bag on the chair next to the door.

- I'm so hungry! Let's order some pizza! – Kara's face brightened as she offered. She could use 10 boxes of pizza right now.

- Actually... - Oliver said as he got up from the couch – I was going to offer you my services on the kitchen.

- Do you cook? – Kara arched an eyebrow at him.

- People never complain. – He teased as he walked closer to her.

- You are full of mystery Oliver Queen! I suggested ordering something because we are both tired, and I can't cook like, at all. But, since you are offering... I'm curious.

Oliver smiled as he told Kara everything he would need. She grabbed things she had at home and went to buy what was missing in super speed. Oliver focused on what he was doing and Kara sat at a chair at the table, watching him do his magic.

- I had no idea you liked to cook...

- I like it – Oliver smiled as he saw Kara's amused expression – I used to make a great Chili but my mom and Thea used to say it was too spicy for their taste. Like really hot, I think it was because I used to exaggerate on the different kinds of peppers I used to put on it.

- I like chili. And I can eat spicy food since it doesn't have any effect on me...

- So, I definitely should make it again someday – He said as he finished preparing the meal.

Kara looked intrigued at Oliver as she watched him feeling so comfortable and at home in her kitchen. All of that situation, it felt so domestic and natural. She was also excited and surprised to hear that he intended to cook for her again in the future.

- Well, if you want to cook again to me someday, I won't complain – She teased as Oliver smirked at her.

Oliver was not someone that used a lot of words, it was really hard to figure it out what he was thinking or feeling. Little by little, Kara understood that Oliver was not a man of many words, he was a man of action. While he would keep his feelings to himself, he would demonstrate them without meaning to. Kara was glad she was great at reading and analyzing people, so she wouldn't feel so lost when it came to Oliver. He was making chicken with potatoes, herb risotto with crabs, dried tomatoes and mustard leaves with lemon oil.

After lunch, and Kara actually repeating four more times, she made him let go of dishes, reassuring him she would clean everything later in super speed. They stared at each other as Kara complimented Oliver's abilities in the kitchen.

- This was the best thing ever. I'm officially amused!

- Glad you liked it...

- Liked it? I loved it! If there's one thing I love the most in the world is food. And yours is just... Fantastic!

Kara really did love food. It made her happy, it made her feel great. She was not ashamed of showing her happiness over it, something that Oliver thought it was really interesting about Kara, and cute. The smallest things made her happy, as he could see, and the amount of food she could take. It was ten times bigger than Barry could take so he was feeling shocked for a moment there.

Kara noticed Oliver staring at her and she lowered her head, blushing. It annoyed her that she would feel like that every time she was around Oliver, but she couldn't help it.

- I wanted to ask you about something... - Oliver said out of sudden as Kara got up, finishing her orange juice and going to the couch.

- Yes... - Kara said looking at Oliver that got up as well and sat across her in the couch.

- The other day you told me you dreamed with me... So much has happened, I couldn't ask before, so what it was all about?

Kara froze as she looked at him. She forgot all about telling Oliver that she had a dream about him when she floated on her sleep for the first time. She felt her cheeks burning as she tried to change the subject.

- Later – She smiled as she could not think of anything else to say. – I think we should go to Lena's today and try to find if she's guilty. I trust her, but I want this to be over soon.

- Ok then... We act today – He said as he thought to himself he would let go of that dream subject for now.

He felt a weird need to know more about it, he couldn't explain why. Kara had a funny effect on him as he noticed, she made him want to talk about things he never said to people like about his family, his hobbies, his life in general. He felt so light when he was around her, it was something he was not used to, so he felt weird. He needed to know how much and if he affected her for her to be dreaming about him and float without meaning because of that, it got him curious. At first, when he admitted to himself that he was smitten by her, he thought she would never ever think about him any other way than a fellow hero, a team buddy but lately, many of her actions towards him made him question all of this. Before, he would never in a million years consider pursuing her, she was from another universe and everything was way too complicated. He was not looking for love, not even for a flirt, he thought, but when he was around Kara, he felt like he was not in control of his own actions. Considering all of that, he thought it was a good idea for them to go back to their plan and focus on find out if Lena had anything to do with the hacked and his followers. His curiosity could wait.

Lena Luthor lived in a beautiful huge mansion. Kara told Oliver about it later that day as she gave him a ride, flying him there in her Supergirl suit. Oliver stood at Lena's front door, with a bottle of wine on his hands. Kara floated above, near one of the windows of the third floor, waiting. She was nervous about it, feeling that it was really wrong to do what she was about to do, but it was for a very good reason.

Lena opened the door and looked at Oliver with a surprised look in her face.

- I was not expecting a visit from you so soon, Mr. Queen... You left my party without saying goodbye.

- I apologize for that – He gave her his best smile. He knew what he had to do and he put all of his best efforts on it. – I came in peace – He lifted the bottle of wine, reaching it for Lena – Dinner's still up?

Lena grabbed the bottle smiling and looking suspiciously at Oliver.

- What about Kara? She is a good friend of mine, aren't you two together?

- I was her date for the party, but we are just good friends, nothing more.

- Well, in that case, come in! – She left room for him to go inside as he looked satisfied with himself. It was working better than he expected.

Kara was listening from high above as she felt something cold in her stomach. She knew it was part of Oliver's plan, but to listen Oliver talking about her the way he did, it was hard. Oliver told her once that he had faith this plan would work; he was not proud of the old version of himself, but he had no problem on charming girls in the past. It was all about reconnecting with his old self and it seemed to be working. Kara could hear Lena giggling and flirting with Oliver way worse than she was at the party.

- How did you find my place? – Lena said as she put the wine on the table at the center of her dining room.

- I have my connections; can find anyone I really want to – He said in a charming way as he she mentioned for him to sit on a chair.

- I can see you are a dedicated man.

- Only when it's worth it.

They kept flirting with each other and talking as Kara heard everything from outside. She was feeling really awkward and bothered with the whole situation. Oliver definitely knew how to be charming when he wanted to and Lena seemed to be loving the attention. She waited for a few more minutes and then started with her part of the plan, to create a distraction loud enough outside and hide.

A loud noise filled their ears inside the dining room and Lena got up worried.

- I'll see what's happening and be right back, excuse me – She smiled as she went away.

Oliver waited a few seconds and looked around for any hidden security cameras. Since he found none, he got up and went upstairs in a hurry. Before coming to Lena's front door, they analyzed the place from the outside and noted all windows were locked from inside and it was not possible to open from the outside. Since they had to be quiet and she couldn't know that Kara was there as well, Kara would create a distraction so Oliver could open one of the windows from the inside so Kara could go in. She tried her x ray vision from the outside, but for what they were looking for, it would have to be the old fashioned way.

- What took you so long? – Kara whispered as Oliver opened the window and Kara flew in.

- I had to make sure there was no cameras downstairs. It's all clear.

- Ok. I'll look around, keep her busy... - She looked at Oliver blushing as she realized what she just said to him – Not like that busy... you know, don't let her come up... - She turned around and started looking through Lena's office.

Olive took a last look at Kara and went down the stairs quickly. As soon as he sat again, Lena came back.

- It must have been the birds. They love to fly around and hit the windows – She laughed as she poured them some wine. – So...

- I was thinking about what you said... About being partners, with our companies I mean – He smiled suggestively at her as he drank a sip of the wine.

- I would love to. Join forces with our companies, you know – She smiled back at him.

Kara heard everything they said as she looked around the place, being careful to let everything as it was before. She heard Oliver asking Lena if she was single, and how it would be really difficult to believe and Lena affirmed she was alone, asking about how it was possible for him to still be single as he said he was. She made it clear it was something that she not bothered at all and then, Kara heard their laugh and suggestive comments. She felt sick to her stomach. Kara was finding amazing how Lena hadn't attacked Oliver yet, since she was so forward at the party towards him, and now more than ever. She had no idea what would happen if it ever come to them kissing, so she focused on finding anything there so she could get the hell out of that house.

Meanwhile, Alex and Sara lay down at Alex's bed, facing each other as their forehead touched. Alex couldn't help but smile as she looked deep into Sara' eyes. They were so electric blue, Alex thought she was hypnotized.

- That was... - Alex whispered as her hand went to Sara's waist, bringing her closer.

- I know... - Sara said between heavy breaths as she kissed Alex.

Sara laid on her back as Alex rested her head on Sara's shoulder, holding her still. Sara caressed Alex's arm with the tip of her finger. She couldn't feel any better than this.

- Sara Lance... I think I'm falling for you – Alex said as she turned her head, her nose at her neck's direction. She smelled her scent, taking it all in as she felt Sara's fingers up and down her arm.

- I fell for you the moment I laid my eyes on you, lady! – She said, closing her eyes really scare of saying those words out loud, but feeling she had no other choice. She was too far gone to take any step back now.

She could feel Alex's nose on her neck, her lips brushing it slightly.

- I know you that soon you will have to go ... But I don't want you to leave.

- Let's not think about it right now... - Sara said as she turned to face Alex again. – Let's just enjoy the time we have left... - She said as she rolled above Alex, pressing her against the mattress as they kissed again.

Alex just closed her eyes and let herself go in Sara's arms. She was right, she thought. They didn't have to worry about departures now, just to enjoy every second with each other, as much as they could. Alex smiled as she grabbed the sheet of her bed and threw it above them.

Kara was looking everywhere at Lena's office, when she found a part of the table that was hollow. She used her x ray vision and noticed something under it. She groped under the table and found a false bottom. She opened it and found a yellow envelope, it was still sealed, but it had the name "Kara Danvers" written on it. Kara's heart jumped in her chest as she suddenly felt a chill down her spine. A million different things started to pop up in her head and she decided now it was not the time to freak out. She had told Oliver that in any case of her finding something, she would create any signal for him to leave.

Oliver was up in the kitchen as he drank another sip of his wine while he took a look at some of L Corp's plans that Lena was showing him.

- This is really impressive, Lena – He said as he closed the briefcase, looking at her as she stood next to him.

She smiled taking the thing out of Oliver's hand and putting it on the table, with her glass of wine.

- I'm glad to hear it. – She said as he looked serious at her – I already know everything about your company now, so there is anything else I should be impressed about? Maybe... You? – She asked as her face got closer to his, inches apart.

- Maybe. – He said, still smiling at her. He was trying his best to disguise how he was uncomfortable since he didn't trust that woman at all and it helped confirm something he suspected a while ago.

Ugh! Gross, Kara thought as she paid attention to the way Lena's voice sounded. She definitely had enough of that. She could stop with her super hearing, but she couldn't, her curiosity was stronger than anything else.

Oliver looked at Lena. He had to admit, that woman was as good as he was but he never moved a finger towards her. Lena was about to make a move at him as they heard a strong whoosh of air and the door from upstairs slamming hard.

- Don't worry, it's just the wind – She said as she held his chin with the tip of her fingers.

Oliver reached for her hand, stopping her as he took a few steps back.

- I'm truly sorry, but I have to go... I just remembered, it's important – He smiled at her as he turned around leaving the house as she kept looking at him, surprised and disappointed at the same time.

As soon as Oliver went out of Lena's mansion, Kara flew them far away from the house. Once Kara stopped, Oliver closed his eyes, sitting on a green bench near them.

- Sorry, it was out of sudden – Kara said as Oliver's face turned red.

- It's ok... Just give me a minute – He said as he closed his eyes again, taking a deep breath.

Oliver was used to drastic things but super speed, especially when he was taken by surprise, was something he could not get used to. Once Oliver opened his eyes, he saw Kara sitting right next to him. She held a sealed yellow envelope in her hands and had a worried look on her face, almost like a sad one.

- It has my name on it... - She said as she gave Oliver the envelope.

Oliver looked at it, and opened. It has a whole file about Kara being Supergirl, photos and many proof.

- I'm such an idiot! – Kara said as she looked down, feeling terrible inside

- Kara, you are not an idiot... - Oliver said as he reached the bottom of the envelope, finding a piece of paper.

- Of course I am, I trusted Lena...

- Kara – Oliver said as he opened the folded paper with his hand. – I think you should read this.

Kara took the paper from Oliver's hand reading it out loud.

- I guess you'll make a good use of this with the media, exposing Supergirl. Or should I say your bestie Kara Danvers? – She read it – It has so much more from where this came from, all you have to do is to close the basement of L Corp forever, no questions asked. You also get to live. – She finished, looking at Oliver – Lena... She is...

- Innocent – Oliver said as he grabbed everything and put it back on the envelope – She was being blackmailed, and for the looks of it, she never opened this thing, so she doesn't know about you.

- They were talking about the files we found in the basement... It must be it!

- Yes! There was nothing more back there. And Lena is clear. I'm sorry I doubted your friend...

- It's ok Oliver, I understand why you had your doubts – She smiled at him, feeling relived she was right after all, once again, about Lena being her friend. The only thing that didn't change was Kara's feelings towards knowing Lena was flirting so openly with Oliver. It really bothered her, more than she wanted to admit.

It did not take long for the rain to come since dark clouds hung in the sky a few hours earlier. It started as a light rain but it got heavy by the minute.

- Let's hurry back to my place before we get soaked – She said as she reached for Oliver.

He hugged Kara tightly by her waist as she used her super speed to go back to her apartment.

Kara stopped abruptly as soon as they reached her door. They ended up getting wet anyways but the situation was not that bad, at least it was what she thought. Once they got in, Oliver took off his shirt and Kara could see how soaked it really was. She also could notice all of his scars on his back, there was so many of them. Kara's eyes traveled down his body and she blushed, seeing Oliver's muscles. Even with his scars, Kara thought Oliver was really handsome, just as he was handsome inside as well. She tried to look away as soon as Oliver turned around again.

- Here, I'll hang it so it can dry properly. – She said as she reached for his shirt and then going to her laundry.

Kara came back to her living room with a pair of towels in her hand. She gave Oliver one and held the other.

- I'm going to take a quick shower so you can take one as well. The last thing I want is for you to get a cold or something like that... - She said trying not to sound so nervous. She smiled at him and walked to her bathroom, locking the door behind her.

Kara took a really quick shower, deciding she would take some time to think about that crazy day later. Once she dried herself and dressed in super speed, she got out of the bathroom, in her pajamas. Oliver went to the bathroom as Kara got to her couch, and sat there, looking for something to watch on the TV. She couldn't pay attention to whatever what's on because she couldn't help but hear the water falling down from the shower. Her mind went far away remembering that Lena almost kissed Oliver earlier, and she actually imagined what could have happened if she took any longer to find that evidence. Her heart sank deeper in her chest with the thought of it. She knew it was all an act, but it felt weird anyways and she hated the thought that she was actually jealous of her friend hitting on Oliver. Lena seemed really happy to hear there was nothing going on between her and Oliver, that they were just good friends. She thought about it for a second and it hurt that it was not even a lie. They were actually just friends. They kissed once, Oliver told her about maybe it meaning something more, but they never again talked about it. She didn't know what to think anymore. It was so tiring just to think about everything. Kara's stomach was growling out loud, and she felt like she would feel ten times better if she ate something. She dialed on her phone and ordered 10 boxes of cheese pizza, her favorite. She would let Oliver eat one if he wanted to.

Ten minutes later, there was a knock on her door and she opened, paying the delivery boy and putting all ten pizzas on the table. The guy looked at her in a weird way as she seemed to be alone to him. She closed the door behind her and opened a box, grabbing a few pieces. Yes, she was definitely hungry. She noticed the shower was turned off so she went grab Oliver some clean clothes. Oliver stepped out of the bathroom in a towel and Kara bumped into him.

- I'm sorry, I just... - She said feeling even more nervous – I found some of Clark's old clothes, so if you need them... - She said as she offered him Clark's grey sweat pants and white shirt.

- Thank you – Oliver said noticing Kara's cheeks going redder as ever.

Kara got back to the kitchen as Oliver changed in the bathroom. Once he was out again, feeling way more comfortable in actual clothes, he looked surprised at the table.

- I guess someone is hungry. – He teased Kara as she smiled at him.

- Want some? Go ahead – She pointed a box of pizza as Oliver grabbed one piece and ate as well.

They ate in silence, both of them feeling really tired. Kara had a mix of confusing feelings inside her, so eating made her distract herself and not think or have to talk about it for a while. Oliver was still feeling grateful Kara gave him the sign just in time earlier. Lena was a beautiful woman, for sure, and in any other situation he would have gone for that but, he realized he wasn't the Oliver he once was. He couldn't be that guy anymore. There was a time he would sleep with any woman he fancied and that were into him, but now, he felt the need to feel something more than just lust. He had an empty life for so long, then he tried to date sometimes, but felt to broken to dedicate himself to someone. So he was glad they managed to complete their plan without it getting too far. He still had unfinished business with Kara, he felt like it at least, so it would complicate things in a whole new level. And it was the last thing he wanted.

- You are constantly saving my life Kara, so thank you... - He said as he finished.

Kara ate the last box of pizza and looked at him with curiosity. She heard Oliver thanking her before, when she took a bullet for him, twice. She was not sure what he was thanking her for now, but decided to just listen to him.

- The first time you saved me, I had pissed you off. The second, I was a jerk to you right after it. The third you were hurt but still took a bullet for me, even if you shouldn't have done it.

- Oliver, I appreciate it, but it's ok. – She got up going back to the living room, Oliver right behind her. They sat on the couch not that apart but facing each other - I knew everything would be fine... And I told you, I would take a bullet for you every day...

It was true, she would. She lowered her head and could feel Oliver's eyes on her. She looked at her own hands as she pressed them together.

Alex and Sara were still on Alex's bed. Alex felt so lazy, she couldn't find the strength to get up and shower. Sara was the same way, lay down and still hugging Alex, from behind this time as they cuddled. Their lives were so crazy, they felt they both deserved some rest, a break from everything.

- There was a time I thought I would never have this again... - Sara said as she gave a small kiss on Alex's neck.

Alex turned around, looking at Sara as she caressed her cheeks.

- Thank you for showing me I was wrong...

- What do you mean... Never find this again? You mean... Love? – Alex said as her hands went to Sara's back, caressing her.

- I was a cold blooded assassin Alex, there was no way I thought I would have a normal life again. If you can call the way I live normal anyways... I never told anyone this, except a friend I had back in Star City. I promised her dad I would take care of her when he died back in the island. Anyways, when I was found at first, right after the Queen's Gambit ship wrecked, I was abused in so many ways, I thought I was never going to survive. But I did. Then I found Ollie, we helped each other... And I lost him again, I could swear he died. Once again I was lost, alone. I had done terrible things just to survive but I never went too far. That until I joined the League. Nyssa found me, fed me, saved my life, but I was obligated to kill people I didn't know, to tear families apart. I was so done with everything because it was taking away my soul little by little. I found Ollie again, I was so glad he was alive. But I had to protect my family, so I couldn't be around. Too many things happened then. It was dangerous for anyone to get closer to me, given who I was. Then I died. And came back to life with no soul. I was literally a monster, I only thought about killing, ripping people's guts. Being with the Legends had helped me so much, but I always felt alone. Then, I lost my sister and that was it for me. I just focused on keeping the timeline intact and leading my team. When the weight of the whole universe is on your shoulder, there's not much time left for live a normal life, have fun, find love. And now I met you, and you showed me that I could have it as well... I'm thankful for that.

Alex heard Sara with teary eyes. She never heard details about Sara's dark past. It was heavy, it was insane. But it also proved her that anything was possible as long as you fight hard for it, Sara was a living proof of that. She was so strong and had such a beautiful soul. Alex caressed Sara's cheeks as she looked intensely at her.

- I don't care about how many people you killed before, how much blood you took from people, if you were an assassin, a crazy soulless ninja. What I care about is that you were strong enough to survive all of that, to keep fighting, to be alive now. And I care about the person you are today, the caring badass I fell for, the most beautiful woman I have ever seen, the one that can take care of herself and that don't need anyone but still opens her heart so that she can be loved...

- I love you!

Alex frowned as she heard those words coming out from Sara's lips. Sara looked nervously at her, her heart beating really fast. Sara only allowed herself to love that much once, with Nyssa. She never thought she would open her heart again to another person, but here she was. She was afraid it was too soon to say it, that Alex ended a relationship so recently, she was afraid of making her feeling pressured. All of her worries went away as Alex kissed her with so much passion.

- I love you too – She whispered between their kiss.

Sara felt a wave of joy taking over her as she never felt before. She was happy, and that's all that mattered.

Back at Kara's apartment, Oliver and her where still sat on the couch, with an awkward silence between them. They looked at each other for a few seconds.

- So... Lena sounded really excited to see you today... How was the fake date? – She asked, trying not to sound jealous or anything like that.

- You know how it went... - He said as he never took his eyes from hers. – I know you were listening...

Kara looked at him, startled. It was not that possible that she was that obvious. For Rao's sake.

- How could you possibly know it?

- The way you looked at me... The same look you had at Lena's party...

Kara got up feeling a bit nervous as she tried to disguise it.

- There's was nothing off with the way I looked at you... I was looking at you the same way I do every day...

- No, you weren't – Oliver also got up and stood right in front of her – Kara... Were you jealous?

Oliver had to ask her. Once again he saw hurt reflecting in her eyes, and some sort of an angry vibe from her towards him. Kara gulped as she turned away from him.

- What? Me?... Of course not, I mean... Why would I be jealous? I don't have a reason for be jealous, jealous is the last thing I would be right now – She rambled on as Oliver kept looking at her, finding her reaction really interesting.

Kara stopped talking and took a deep breath. She looked at him, forcing a smile on her face.

- I really don't know what makes you think I'm jealous... Oliver, you are free to be with whoever you want to be, you are free to do whatever you want and... - Kara said as she turned away from him when she got interrupted.

- Well, this is a good thing then because I couldn't possible think about being with another woman, when all I can think about is our kiss in that damn broom closet.

Kara stood still as she closed her eyes hearing Oliver's words. She was digesting all of that information and felt a funny warmth take over her heart and her full body as she heard Oliver's confession about not being able to stop thinking about their kiss, that same kiss that haunted her dreams lately.

Oliver felt his chest heavy and when his word finally came out, it felt so much lighter. He had to let her know the truth. He was done thinking; he was never good at it anyways.

- I told you maybe it was not just for the mission... I meant it, it was not.

Kara was not feeling able to think for herself once she heard his last words. She turned around in a fast move and threw her arms around Oliver's shoulders, kissing him passionately. Oliver grabbed her strongly by the waist and lifted her up, sitting her at the table as he kissed her back passionately, making Kara feel goosebumps. She pushed herself from the table, still kissing him, guiding Oliver backwards until he hit his back on the wall across them. Then, they walked together, still kissing until they reached the living room, bumping into things on their way but ignoring it.

- Kara what was your dream with me about? – Oliver asked as he kissed the base of her neck, pressing her body against his. He turned her around out of sudden, his hands going to her stomach as he devoured her neck.

He couldn't think properly anymore as curiosity and want for her was consuming all over him. There was no way she would escape from answering him now, he just had to know.

- It's embarrassing... - She whispered as one of her hands went to grab the hair in his neck.

- I doubt it – He whispered to her ear as he gave it a playful bite while he pressed her back against body.

Kara trembled into his arms as she felt his mouth all over her neck and ear, his strong arms around her bringing her closer to him. She felt like she wouldn't be able to hide her dreams from him anymore. Her embarrassment going away little by little as she felt she would burn at any moment.

- I...You were... Kissing me – She said with her eyes closed as she felt the amazing sensations Oliver was providing her. – Roughly and...

Oliver felt a chill down his spine as Kara described her vivid dream. So her floating was a response of her inner desire for him. He had no idea that having that kind of dream about him it was what made Kara break Sara's bed as she fell on it when she woke up, and it made him want her even more with each word that came out of her mouth. He paid attention to her every word as he did exactly as she told him. His hands pressed hard on Kara's waist as she awkwardly and deliriously told him about what he did to her in the dream. Kara felt her cheeks getting redder but it was too late to worry about it. She turned around, facing him as she took the bottom of his shirt and took it off without even thinking.

- And... I could feel you... All over me... - She said as she touched his bare chest and felt his muscles under her palm, looking deeply into his eyes and he couldn't hold back anymore, crashing her lips with his.

- Thank you for telling me – He said in a whisper as he got back on kissing her, more abruptly this time.

He took a few steps forward, making Kara sit on the couch as he came over her, the exact same way she described it. Kara couldn't think properly anymore as she was feeling burning inside and out. She just couldn't believe Oliver Queen was recreating her dream as she described it for him, his hands everywhere at once. They broke the kiss apart so they could take some air, their lips still close to each other's.

- Kara... - Oliver said as he took a strand of her hair that fell to her face and put it behind her ear – All I want is you, no one else... Just tell me... Were you jealous before?

Kara looked at him as she thought about what to say. It was definitely too late for her to hide what she felt or to try to avoid it.

- It killed me that she was all over you, flirting with you and you responded the way you did. Yes, I was jealous! She was devouring you with her eyes, as if you were some piece of meat! And the way you responded...

- I was acting Kara – Oliver smiled at her, giving her a suggestive smile

- I know that... But it bothered me anyway! There, I said it! Happy?

- I wasn't expecting it. I'm not happy that you felt like that Kara. But I had to know. I had to know so I could tell you...

- Tell me what? She asked as he brought his lips to her neck once again, going all way up to her ear.

- That the only person I intend to let devour me, and respond to that, it's you. – He said in a serious and deep husky voice to her ear as he pressed his body harder against hers.

It was all it took to make Kara lose it. She did not think twice as she turned them around, attacking Oliver's mouth and not feeling able to hold back anymore as he kissed her back passionately, his tongue dancing slowly and sensuously against hers.


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