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Lena sat on Maggie’s couch, her hands were on her lap whilst she was looking into nothing. They decided to move from the precinct to Maggie’s apartment when the night began to fall. Maggie was now off duty and the tension in the precinct was unbearable for them. But it was hard to be in the apartment without Kara.
Maggie’s phone rang, Lena tried not to be too anxious. “Sawyer… what’s up?” there was a long pause during which Lena wished Maggie put the call on speaker, she understood why she didn't though, just in case... but it didn’t help her to calm down nevertheless. “Thank God, can we come in?” At this, Lena relaxed a little, it was good news, all the tension that had built since Jess barged into her office began to dissipate. She needed to see Kara now, the sooner the better. ”Ok no siren then, love you”.
Lena was already on her feet and ready to go.
“Ok tell me”
“Kara and James are out, they’re all heading to the hospital. Alex says, and I quote “they are in bad shape but it will be alright”. So we will leave and meet them there, ok”
“That’s good news right?” Lena states
“Yes definitely” Maggie assured her.
When Lena rushed to the door Maggie smiled and slowed her down. ”no need to rush, let me grab my stuff please”
Maggie drove them, Lena had sent her driver home once she had arrived at the precinct. They were welcomed by Alex when they finally arrived at the hospital.
“She is asleep in that room” the older Danvers pointed a door out to Lena “you can go inside, we will wait here if you need us.” Lena hugged Alex and entered the room, shutting the door quietly behind her.
She took in the sight in front of her. Kara was laying in a hospital bed with a broken leg and cuts on her face. She was sleeping peacefully with a smile on her lips. Lena didn't know how she managed that. To come back from hell – multiple times – and smile like it is nothing.
She carefully sat on the chair beside the bed. She felts out of place, it should be Kara’s family there instead of her. She doesn’t know what she did to deserve friends like them.
Kara stirred and Lena was quick to catch her hand to make sure the blonde knew that she wasn’t alone. Kara opened her eyes to Lena and smiled lazily.
“Hey you” Kara rasped.
“Hey there” Lena whispered back. “You scared me”
“I’m fine, it’s nothing that some rest won't heal”
“Alex and Maggie are outside, do you want me to call them?” Lena began to stand while speaking but Kara prompted her to sit back down by pulling on her hand.
“Wait… why are you here? Don’t get me wrong I’m happy to see you" Lena can tell Kara is being genuine "but I was just wondering, shouldn't you be at work?”
“God, I thought I will have more time before having this talk...” said Lena nervously
Kara took in the appearance of Lena, she was a mess compared to normal. Lena exhaled and continued.
“When I heard about the warehouse fire, I immediately thought about you... all of you guys... but mainly you, Kara. I was frantic... I called Maggie and she told me you were inside and God I was so scared… she helped calm me down and we talked.”
“I’m happy you weren’t alone” Kara squeezed her hand
“So was I" Lena smiled "Anyway we talked about you, more precisely my feelings toward you… What I’m trying to say is I like you and I feel like I have been given a second chance with you after today’s event and I don’t want to spoil it. If it’s not too late”
Kara tightened her grip on Lena’s hand.
“Oh Lena, are you sure about that?” said Kara with hope rising in her chest.
“Of course I’m sure. I should have said yes when you asked me months ago. I was scared, I am still, but if you are up to it, we could work on it together?”
“Of course I want it, I want you, come here” they held each other “you’re aware I going to need time to heal!” Kara smirked
“Yes, dork" smiling at Kara and leaning in so their foreheads touched. After a moment Lena said " let me get Alex and Maggie. I know they are desperate to see you too” smiling as she stood and turned.
“Lena? Can we go on a date? An actual date?”
“Yes why?” Lena stood beside the door waiting for Kara's answer.
“I just wanted to be sure” Lena snorted while exiting the room, she was so fond of that dork.
Kara settled back in the bed with a goofy grin.