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Prologue (Future Kara in the past)
Kara’s mouth feels like she ate saw dust, and her head is pounding. The noise from the sun lamps are giving her a splitting headache. Grunting, she sits up and clicks the lamp closest to her off. She’s been changed into comfortable clothing, thankfully, and she knows her sister is the one she needs to express her gratitude to for this act of kindness.
Stumbling, Kara plants her feet on the floor and makes her way to her shoes and socks. Quickly slipping them on using the wall as a support, she blearily scribbles a note to her sister stating she was going home to recover. Her super suit has been placed in a bag beside them which she grabs so she doesn’t forget it. She has no clue why Alex would bring her here and not home to Lena. Lena has had sunlamps at their apartment for ages. The annoying buzzing on her ones at home is much quieter.
Deciding the best decision is to fly, she takes off from the DEO and soars high enough not to accidentally run into any buildings. That’s the last thing she needs to do with a headache she has. She’s pretty sure this is what a migraine must feel like. It’s excruciating.
She uses the sliding glass door at her and Lena’s penthouse apartment to let herself in. Kicking off her shoes, Kara strips as she walks into their bedroom. Dropping her super suit just inside the door. Stumbling as quietly as possible as she goes. Barely able to keep her eyes open, Kara moves based on memory alone. Her mind solely focused on cuddling up to her wife beneath their covers.
When she finally finds the bed, she strips down to underwear and a tank top. Shuddering when she climbs in between the cool sheets. Kara hears Lena begin to stir in her sleep. Trying to help Lena remain asleep, Kara hurriedly shifts to wrap herself around the pale form beside her. Burying her face into the black mane of hair, both women relax and fall into a contented slumber.
(Past) Lena’s Place
Lena has been in a lot of twisted situations lately, but never has she been so confused by a situation she finds herself in. Oddly enough, it’s not even a bad situation for once. It’s simply a surprising one.
Upon awakening, Lena realized she had never felt better. She felt warm and secure. Like nothing in the world could bother her. It took a full minute before she realized the cause of the wonderful feeling. Another person was in bed with her. Her alarm at finding someone in her bed morphed into confusion when she realized it was Kara. Further confusion arose when she realized Kara and her both had far too little clothing on. As their bedtime attire both seemed to consist of flimsy pajamas last night.
Lying in bed now, Lena realizes Kara is wrapped around her like an ivy plant. Heavily asleep with no signs of waking. Moving carefully, Lena rolls over beneath the heavy weight of Kara’s limbs. She’s face to face with the blonde.
How did Kara get in her apartment?
Studying her friend, Lena’s heart begins to beat a little unsteadily. They’ve been this close before, sure, but they’ve yet to have a sleepover of any kind. Why now? Why break into Lena’s place to have on? Unable to resist the need for answers further, Lena begins to poke at the blonde.
“Kara.” Lena whispers.
“Mmm,” Kara mumbles, “stop. I want to sleep.”
“Don’t you have work today?” Lena teases. She knows her and Kara both have to work today. In fact, Lena remembers making breakfast plans with her yesterday to start their work day off right.
“I spent the night at the DEO, can’t you just cover for me?” Kara burrows deeper into the covers. Not yet opened her eyes.
Lena’s brow draws together in confusion, “Why were you at the DEO?”
“Alien attack,” Kara shrugs sleepily.
“You were attacked by an alien?!” Lena panics. Her tone rises and she sits up in bed. Pulling the covers back from Kara’s face.
Kara finally rolls onto her back. Squinting up at Lena with confusion, “Yeah, like every other day. Do you have pregnancy brain or something already?”
“Excuse you?!” Lena snaps offended.
“Geez, Lena,” The blonde groans throwing her arm over her face, “what’s going on with you?”
“Me?! What about you? Alien attacks and sneaking in for a sleepover?”
Kara stills from where she’s laying. Hearing Lena’s heavy breathing and pounding heart. Something isn’t right. Finally, Kara moves her arm and studies Lena. Panic and confusion are etched into lines on her face. Glancing around the room, Kara finally understands where Lena’s panic is coming from.
Kara shoves Lena out of her way as gently as possible as she springs out of bed. Mind whirling as she takes in the room. Oh, Rao. It’s Lena’s old room. Her room before they got married, or moved in together. It was her room before they even started dating.
“What year is it?” Kara demands. Heart and head pounding in sync. The spinning room making her feel as though she might throw up.
“It’s-” Lena begins but screams when Kara drops to the floor. “Kara! Kara!”