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“All right... I think that should be everything.” Kara says, while patting down her jacket pockets.
After last night’s monthly game night ended later than usual, Kara and Lena stayed up to clean up after everyone. Which has now led Kara to her current predicament… Rushing around while getting ready for work, after her alarm never went off. Lena entrusted Kara with the task of setting the alarm for the morning. Though, after a few too many shots of Maldorian rum, Kara seemed to have set the “alarm” on her calculator, rather than her clock app.
“Oh Rao, I can’t be late again. Snapper will literally kill me! I’m sure he’d be able to find a way how…” Kara murmurs under her breath.
“Kara, are you bad-mouthing Snapper again?” Lena asks from the kitchen.
“Golly! Lena, you scared me! I didn’t think you’d be able to hear me from my room. Also, when did you get out of bed?” Kara questions.
“Kara, darling. Your bedroom, though while I absolutely love it, consists of three thin walls and a bedsheet. It’s not exactly the most soundproof space.”
Walking out from behind said bedsheet, Kara nods silently as she agrees.
“And I crawled out after you practically formed a tornado with your super speed.”
Pouting, Kara pads towards Lena in the kitchen. With Lena leaning her hip into the counter and brewing coffee for herself, looking so comfy and soft in her boyshorts and t-shirt (borrowed from Kara), she can’t help but envelop her in a gentle hug from behind. Kara always loves how comfortable her girlfriend has learned to be around her over the course of their relationship.
“I’m sorry, Lee.” Kara whispers into her neck. Tightening her grip around Lena’s waist. “I just cannot be late again. You know how strict Snapper is.”
“I know, love. It’s alright.” Lena says softly, turning in Kara’s arms to face her. Wrapping her arms around Kara’s shoulders and stepping closer. “I’m not upset, I promise.”
Kara buries her face into Lena’s neck. Slowly breathing in her scent. Part Kara’s detergent and part Lena’s expensive floral shampoo she can never remember the name of. Calming Kara after the somewhat hectic morning she’s had.
“Thank you.” she says quietly into the brunette’s neck, sinking into her.
“You don’t have to thank me.” Lena chuckles, squeezing Kara to her. “But if you are that worried about being late, then you should probably head out.”
Kara pulls back slightly, “Yeah… I know. But you’re just so cozy, Lee.” She groans, lightly pushing her forehead against Lena’s.
“Mmm, while I appreciate you saying that, I really don’t want you getting in trouble again. Would you be more willing to go to work if I said we could cuddle after we’re both off tonight?”
“Hmm, yeah. I guess that could work. You and your Luthor charm have won again.” Kara says pulling back again.
Giggling, Lena loosens her grip on Kara. “Well if my so-called Luthor charms are going to be the only way to get you to work on time, then so be it. Now, before you go. Are you forgetting anything?”
Kara thinks for a moment before brightening. A subtle smile on her face. “You know, now that you mention it…”
She slowly tilts her face towards Lena, brushing her nose along the brunette’s before placing a chaste kiss on her lips. Lena is left with no time to reciprocate as Kara pulls back from the short and sweet kiss.
“Oh my god…You are such a nerd.” Lena breathes while leaning to return Kara’s kiss. A small smile on her lips.
Slowly pulling away, “What about giving my girlfriend a kiss before work makes me a nerd?” Kara asks in mock offense.
“When I asked if you were forgetting anything, I thought you would’ve realized that you didn’t have these,” Lena says, reaching behind her to pull… Kara’s keys off of the counter.
“Oh. Well. Who’s to say I can’t have forgotten both!” Kara says as Lena passes her the keys.
“You are unbelievable!” Lena laughs, swatting at Kara’s arm. “Now, get out of here before Snapper makes you report on the benefits of kale.”
Suppressing a shiver, she gives Lena one last hug and starts towards the door.
“Bye, Lee. I love you!” Kara shouts over her shoulder as she opens the front door.
“I love you too, you nerd.” Lena whispers the last part under her breath.
“I heard that!” Comes Kara’s muffled response in the hallway after she closes the door.