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Chapter 9: The Live Performances (I Really Like You) Finale
Lena take the lead once the music starts to play, glancing over at Kara before turning towards the rest of the bar as she begins, a warming look on her face as she sings the first verse in her beautiful voice.
Lena:
I really wanna stop, but I just got the taste for it
I feel like I could fly with the boy on the moon
So, honey, hold my hand, you like making me wait for it
I feel like I could die walking up to the room, oh yeah
Late night, watching television
But how'd we get in this position?
It's way too soon, I know this isn't love
But I need to tell you something
Lena turns to face Kara, looking at her beautiful sapphire eyes; lit up by the lights of the stage before beginning the chorus.
Lena:
I really, really, really, really, really, really like you
And I want you, do you want me, do you want me, too?
Lena looks at Kara expectantly, Kara takes a breath whilst thinking to herself “Here goes nothing!” and begins to sing with a confidence she never knew she had before whilst looking into Lena’s emerald orb. She continues seamlessly from Lena’s singing.
Kara:
I really, really, really, really, really, really like you
And I want you, do you want me, do you want me, too?
Lena has to mentally compose herself after hearing Kara’s voice. “She has the voice of an angel, I love it, I love her!” Lena thought to herself. The rest of the bar is in the same boat as Lena, the group couldn’t believe it. They shared knowing looks amongst them, knowing that Kara and Lena were meant to be from the start.
Lena:
Oh, did I say too much?
I'm so in my head
When we're out of touch
The duo’s voices meld together in a perfect fusion as the chorus is continued.
Both:
I really, really, really, really, really, really like you
And I want you, do you want me, do you want me, too?
Kara:
It's like everything you say is a sweet revelation
All I wanna do is get into your head
Yeah, we could stay alone, you and me in this temptation
Sipping on your lips, hanging on by thread, baby
Late night watching television
But how we get in this position?
It's way too soon, I know this isn't love
But I need to tell you something
Kara sang the verse with fond memories of game nights with just Lena staying behind to help tidy up, ending with them both sitting on Kara’s couch watching TV, wrapped up in comfortable clothes. One time, Lena had fallen asleep on Kara; snuggling into Kara’s warm body, it took all of Kara’s self-restraint not to place a kiss on top of the sleeping Luthor’s head. Once she awakened she noticed that her arms had snaked their way around Kara’s waist whilst looking up at her, resting her chin on Kara’s solid abs, a fierce blush on her face. Fuelled by this happy memory, pair look at each other before performing the chorus together.
Both:
I really, really, really, really, really, really like you
And I want you, do you want me, do you want me, too?
I really, really, really, really, really, really like you
And I want you, do you want me, do you want me, too?
Kara:
Oh, did I say too much?
I'm so in my head, when we're out of touch
I really really really really really really like you
And I want you, do you want me, do you want me, too?
Lena gently cupped Kara’s cheek once more, stroking it affectionately whilst looking directly into Kara’s eyes. Both lost in the moment, touching foreheads as the music faded down Lena sang the bridge beautifully, allowing everyone to share this moment between the pair, the bar had slowed the dancing down to take in the sight of pure love.
Lena:
Who gave you eyes like that?
Said you could keep them
I don't know how to act
Or if I should be leaving
I'm running out of time
Going out of my mind
I need to tell you something
Yeah, I need to tell you something, yeah!
The final ‘yeah!’ snaps Kara out of her blissed state remembering that she’s also performing right now. As the duet sang the chorus one last time, circling each other on stage; not breaking eye contact the entire time as the bar danced the hardest they had all night. Alex and Kelly looking at each other sweetly whilst taking turn singing like Lena and Kara had done, Nia and Brainy were slightly more awkward, but still being as endearing as ever. J’onn looked on from the side, not wanting to interrupt this special moment between the couples, reminiscing of fond memories about himself and his wife on Mars.
Both:
I really, really, really, really, really, really like you
And I want you, do you want me, do you want me, too?
I really, really, really, really, really, really like you
And I want you, do you want me, do you want me, too?
Oh, did I say too much?
I'm so in my head, when we're out of touch
I really really really really really really like you
And I want you, do you want me, do you want me, too?
Yeah! (I really, really, really, really, really, really like you)
(And I want you, do you want me)
Yeah I need to tell you something (Do you want me, too?)
I really, really, really, really, really, really like you
And I want you, do you want me, do you want me, too?
After the last line, both Lena and Kara had gotten very close. Kara panting heavily, her face flushed and a slight sweat on her face after performing for the first time in front of a crowd, Lena was faring better, her face was flushed as well but not panting like Kara was; “God, she is so sexy when she’s panting like that” Lena thought to herself, empowered by this new thought, Lena chose the opportunity to strike, she pulled Kara by the waist and pulled her into a fierce kiss, one hand sliding into Kara’s golden locks whilst the other held onto her waist griping tightly.
Kara’s eyes widened in surprise before closing and responded to Lena’s lips with equal ferocity, mirroring Lena’s hold on her. The whole bar cheered the loudest they had the whole night, finally seeing the couple kiss inspired all the other couples in the bar to kiss as well. Alex pulled Kelly into a tender kiss whilst Nia and Brainy kissed sweetly linking their hands together. Realising what they were doing in front of everyone, Kara and Lena broke apart, eyes still closed enjoying the moment together before giggling quietly, hands still entwined together tightly.
Lena was the first to speak “Kara Zor-El, I love you, I love your adorable personality, I love that you are sunlight personified. I love that you see the good in everyone you meet. I love your bravery every time you put that suit on. So, if you want me, you have me, heart and soul. I love you.”
Kara’s eyes brimmed with happy tears after hearing Lena’s confession, she cleared her throat before speaking. “Lena Kieran Luthor, I love you too. I’ve been in love with you since I met you all those years ago, I love how your eyes light up when you get excited about anything, I love your beautiful voice, you kept that well-hidden!" Kara chuckled before continuing. “I love that would do anything for people you care about, that you have so much good in your heart that is comes out every action you do. I want to wake up with you every morning and fall asleep with you every evening. I love you, and yes I want you, heart and soul, forever and always.”
Lena’s face was crying happy tears and she kissed Kara again lacking the ferocity of the first but it was full of adoration and love, a silent promise between the two of them, solidifying this new chapter together in their lives. Not a Super and Luthor together, just Kara and Lena in love.
Fin.