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There’s something deeply troubling about Lena Luthor. It isn’t the last name either, no, that is just something Lena is stuck with. Kara can’t blame her for everything that happens just because of that last name. In fact- she seems to forget what Lena’s last name is often. Maybe it’s the dazzling smiles that cause her to grin back and gravitate towards the other woman.
What’s troubling to Kara is how often she’ll cave into what Lena says without thinking about it, how often she’ll smile at Lena when she’s not looking or no longer in her presence. It’s like a natural habit for her lips to curve into a joyous smile around her. It feels almost natural to accept an invitation or do as Lena asks, as both Supergirl and Kara. It’s nearly gotten her in trouble a few times.
What is the most troubling is how much she can’t help but trust Lena. She’s never trusted someone as much or as quickly. Perhaps it’s how much they understand each other, despite how different they can be or how different their backgrounds are. It’s amazing she understands Lena as much as she does. She enjoys being able to say that.
So when she’s asked to join Lena for a swim, she doesn’t think about the fact…she doesn’t know how to swim, she just accepts instantly. When she walks out of Lena’s office that day, she doesn’t even think about the fact she doesn’t own a swimsuit. Just the fact Lena has asked her, and she has the goofiest smile on her face she can’t get rid of.
It isn’t until she’s actually there, at Lena’s, crossing the thresh hold and motioned towards where the pool actually is that she realizes this has a high chance of ending in disaster.
Those thoughts are forgotten at the sight she see’s. She doesn’t gawk, she already knows Lena is beautiful, she’s told her that before. Lena’s head has just come up from underwater, the way the water glistens against her skin as she climbs out- Kara thinks she’s a star. An actual star plucked from the night sky.
It isn’t until Lena smiles at her and dries her hand off thanking her, that she snaps back to reality. They talk. They gravitate back towards the pool and somehow Kara manages to compliment Lena several times, who smiles and compliments right back in all truthfulness. Lena doesn’t even seem to question why she’s wearing shorts and a hideous argyle sweater. Or why when she lets herself fall into the water for another swim, Kara doesn’t follow.
Lena must understand because she doesn’t question, just lets herself float, and the conversation continues freely. Unforced. Every time Kara becomes nervous or nearly says something she shouldn’t, she’s given a bright smile that tells her she’s doing just fine.
Lena holds her hand out finally after a small laugh they share, and Kara blinks before stuttering out an ‘I can’t Swim I’m So Sorry’ but Lena continues to hold out her hand and chuckles.
“The water here isn’t deep, Kara. Trust me?” That’s all she has to say for Kara to reach out and take her hand.
Lena’s smile is enough to make her take the other hand, and before she knows it- she’s in water that reaches her chest, and she bounces uncomfortably for a moment. Unsure of what to do, because she doesn’t know how to swim. Lena doesn’t let go of her hands save for the moment she pulls Kara’s glasses off before Kara knows what she’s doing, but Kara’s looking for safety so her hands shoot out and grab Lena by the waist.
Kara thinks for a moment she’s overstepped some boundaries by doing that until Lena’s arms settle around her shoulders and her hand’s lock behind her head. It’s both comforting and worrying because she’s never been this close to Lena.
Lena’s eyes are distracting, and before she knows it they’re in very deep water. When Kara does realize, she can’t make a sound, just pull Lena against her, hoping she knows that she’s the only comforting presence around them in a pool. Lena doesn’t laugh at her either, just lets her arms wrap around Kara’s neck firmly, a hand combing through blonde locks.
“Kara,” Kara doesn’t speak but Lena knows she’s heard by the sharp intake Lena does, “I won’t let anything happen to you,” it sounds like such a promise- she can’t help but feel relieved. She only nods. “We’re going to dip now, is that okay?” She nods. “I’d prefer to hear it, so I know you’re listening.”
“I- uh- yes…”
“Look at me, please.” And so Kara does, but the look she’s given is something that causes her breath to catch in her throat. She blinks and her eyes flutter close. Lena smiles and it feels like everything moves too fast for a moment.
Before she knows it, lips are connected to hers, her heart is speeding up rapidly, and the kiss isn’t rough. It’s soft. It’s so very soft- Kara is certain she’s never felt anything as soft as this. It makes her feel…connected but gives Kara enough of a chance to pull away. She doesn’t, in fact, her arms wrap around Lena tighter, who smiles into the kiss, and Kara dips her head just enough to deepen it.
She barely registers the fact water is surrounding them by now. As Lena promised, they’re dipped beneath the water, but it doesn’t seem to make a difference. All Kara wants to do is kiss her, kiss her with everything she feels until there is nothing left of either of them, and Lena is happy enough to oblige.
Kara slightly panics when she has to pull back for a breath and she finds water there. Her hands grip Lena’s thighs, causing her legs to wrap around the Kryptonian, who shuffles as close as she can to the edge of the pool and with a single bounce is holding herself up by her hands, like a frightened puppy, and Lena can’t help the smile on her face.
Lena kisses her again, and Kara nearly falters, nearly causing them both to fall back in the water- but Lena has a grip on her and they fall backward onto the nice wood patio. Kara falls forward and Lena lets out a small laugh.
“Wonderful,” is all she can say. It’s not sarcastic either, she means it.