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Kara rolls over in bed, sighing gently into the luxury of Lena’s cotton sheets. She was still not used to their softness, despite having spent the night in them multiple times. They smell of freshness, likely from the detergent Lena uses, and faintly of the Luthor. Though she might be the only one able to perceive that. Kara takes another deep breath that turns into a hiss when she feels two freezing feet sneak their way under her calves. Without opening her eyes, she mutters, “Take those feet back or we’re going to have a problem.” “I don’t know what you’re talking about.” Lena’s voice is light and tinged with the drowsiness of the morning. Kara opens her eyes to find heavy kryptonian orbs gazing back at her. Lena gives her a small smile …show more content…

Lena’s eyes fell closed with a sigh. It was Kara’s phone and at this early hour, it was likely Alex. She opened her eyes to see Kara conflicted, not wanting to leave Lena unsatisfied but also unable to completely disregard the ringing. Lena nodded gently and tilted her head toward the sound. Kara gingerly leapt from the bed to answer the call. Lena could only hear half the conversation but she knew their activities would have to wait before Kara even hung up. “Okay. Okay. Tell them I’ll be right there… No, no I was, um, I was just sleeping.” Lena looks down. She knew that Kara still hadn’t told Alex about them, but it still stung to be so openly denied. She understood how terrifying Alex could be, but for God sake, Kara was Supergirl. The least she could do was have enough courage to tell her sister that she was dating a Luthor. Lena feels the bed dip and she looks up. Kara’s kind eyes are crinkled with a sympathetic smile. “I’m sorry but I’ve got to go. Duty calls.” Kara reaches out to grab Lena’s hand, pressing light kisses to her knuckles. “I’m going to tell her soon, I promise.” Lena leans forward and places a careful kiss on the corner of Kara’s mouth. “Stay safe. Make it back to me Supergirl.” Kara stands then, moving quickly throughout Lena’s penthouse, like it’s second nature. It is second nature at this point. Lena listens for the balcony to open, allowing the sounds of the city to pour into the living room. The chaos below offers