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Snuggled up on the couch, Maggie was enthusiastically sharing the story of her triumph at Girl Scout camp when she managed to start the campfire, after even the counselors had failed. “And ever since then I’ve loved camping,” she finished, still beaming.
Alex smiled lovingly, finding Maggie particularly adorable as she relived her glory days. “I know I’m new at this,” Alex said. “But I feel like that story is very gay.”
Maggie nodded. “Yup, very gay indeed.” She leaned in to kiss Alex to remind her just how gay she was. “So what about you?” She asked. “Since it’s become storytime, it’s only fair.”
“Hmmm,” Alex wracked her brain for something to share.
“What about high school, Danvers? I’m dying to know what you were like then.” Alex cringed. “Or… not?” Maggie asked, giving her an out. Alex still didn’t say anything. “We could go back to kissing?” Maggie suggested.
“The mention of high school was a bit of a mood killer,” Alex admitted.
“That bad, huh?” She asked.
“Not that bad. Just far from the typical high school experience. I feel like… like I missed out on a lot.” Maggie nodded. “But I think I’ve had enough deep conversation for tonight. Want to pick a movie?” Alex asked, offering the remote to Maggie.
“Sure,” Maggie replied. She began to scroll through Netflix. Alex got up to make some popcorn. “I’m guessing you’re not in the mood for the Breakfast Club?” Maggie teased.
“You’re so funny,” Alex said, rolling her eyes.
“Just get back over here,” Maggie said. “I want to snuggle.”
“Well you better be nice then,” Alex threatened, sticking out her tongue playfully as she settled back onto the couch.
“I’m so nice,” Maggie replied, kissing Alex on the cheek. “I picked one of your favorites.”
The opening credits began. “Easy A!” Alex exclaimed and cuddled up next to Maggie.
“So when you first watched this, I’m guessing you didn’t realize half the reason you liked it was because you probably had a major crush on Emma Stone?”
Alex laughed. “How did you know?”
Maggie shrugged. “I may have a bit of a thing for her too,” she admitted with a chuckle.
The next morning the two woke up and drank their coffee together, enjoying the quiet Sunday morning. It was a rare treat that they both were so relaxed. Alex put down her phone and looked up at Maggie adoringly. Maggie, feeling her girlfriend’s stare, put down her phone as well.
“Something on your mind, Danvers?” She asked with a smirk.
“Well…” I was wondering what you are doing this Thursday?”
“I don’t know. Work?”
“After work,” Alex prompted, not letting Maggie’s lack of excitement put a damper on hers.
“Sleep?” Maggie replied with a shrug. Now the smile had left Alex’s face. Now Alex was glaring at her girlfriend. “I know it’s Valentine’s Day, Alex,” Maggie said. “But that’s really not my thing.”
Alex’s face fell. She was no longer irritated, just disappointed. She began chastising herself internally. Suddenly feeling insecure, she stared down at the table. “Okay,” Alex conceded easily. “I know it’s silly. Never mind. Forget I mentioned it.”
Maggie was starting to feel bad. Though not bad enough to deal with the overpriced prix fixe Valentine’s Day menus and the gushy couples she loathed. “Date night on Saturday instead?” Maggie suggested. Alex still looked… Maggie couldn’t quite read it. Rejected? Discouraged? Distressed? Maggie reached out and put her hand over Alex’s. “I’d love to show you how much I love you on another night…” She reassured. Alex nodded, but Maggie could still sense that something still wasn’t right.
“Want to go to the Farmer’s Market?” Maggie suggested.
“Nah, I ought to go stop by Kara’s. I bailed on her for Sister Night this week, when someone called me telling me she needed to see me,” Alex teased.
“What can I say… when the mood strikes…” Maggie replied. Alex swatted her on the shoulder gently and chuckled.
“Hey!” Maggie objected, though she was happy to see they’d fallen back into a normal rhythm. “Come back for dinner later?” Maggie asked. “I’ll make Chicken Parm…”
Alex’s eyes lit up at that. “Okay, see you later,” she replied and kissed Maggie on the cheek before leaving.
Alex took out her key and opened the door to Kara’s place. “Hello?” She called when she found the living room and kitchen empty.
Kara scrambled out of her room in her pajamas. “Alex, hi,” Kara said nervously.
“Are you okay?” Alex asked, suspicion clear in her voice. Kara caved immediately.
“Yes, I’m fine. I just umm.. I have...uh…a guest,” she managed to spit out.
“A guest?” Alex repeated eyebrows raised. “Sorry,” she replied, taken aback. “I guess I should have called.” Alex was headed to the door when she heard footsteps come from Kara’s room. She looked up to find a now fully-clothed (thankfully) Lena Luthor.
“No, no,” Lena objected. “Stay. I just had a bit too much wine last night when Kara and I had movie night so I decided to crash here. I was just headed out anyway,” she lied convincingly. “See you soon Kara!” Lena said and quickly exited.
“So… what brought you by this morning?” Kara asked.
“No, no, no,” Alex replied grabbing Kara’s shoulder. “Not so fast. Spill.”
“Yes, Alex. Lena spent the night. Like she said, she had some wine and didn’t want to drive home…”
“And?”
“And we made out a little,” Kara admitted, eyes glued to the floor. “But that’s all!” She exclaimed looking back at Alex seriously. “And honestly? I like her. A lot.” Alex grinned and Kara continued. “But I’m not sure what all this means and I’m feeling overwhelmed and I really would rather not talk about it all right now. So on to you.” Kara prepared herself a bowl of honey nut cheerios with milk, as she waited for Alex to begin. She gestured the box to Alex, who shook her head. Kara, noticing her sister was still silent, tried again. “How about you tell me why you’re here instead of having a nice afternoon at Maggie’s?”
“I’m going back there for dinner tonight,” Alex shot back defensively. “But I hadn’t seen you much this week and I wanted to check in. Clearly, I made the right call. I had a lot to catch up on with you.”
“Try again,” Kara prompted.
Alex sighed. “Maggie doesn’t want to do anything for Valentine’s Day,” she said quietly.
“Aww and you do because you’re secretly a romantic,” Kara cooed.
“I will walk out that door,” Alex threatened.
“Okay, okay,” Kara said. “What exactly happened?”
“I brought it up and she just shot it down.”
“No explanation?”
“It’s not her ‘thing,’” Alex replied using air quotes.
Kara rolled her eyes. “Well did you tell her it was important to you?”
Alex shook her head. Kara gave her a “stop-repressing-your-emotions-and-talk-to-your-damn-girlfriend” glare. “I don’t want to rock the boat,” Alex admitted. “Especially, after I was so stupid when you went to that other universe.”
“Alex, you made a mistake. That doesn’t mean you’re not entitled to your emotions or feelings about this entirely different issues.”
“Ugh, feelings,” Alex scoffed.
“You want to know what I think?” Kara asked.
“No,” Alex replied grumpily.
“Well,” Kara began, sunny grin spread across her face, “I think you need to tell Maggie why it’s important to you.”
“I hate that you know me so well,” Alex muttered.
“I’ll take that as a thank you.” Kara hugged her sister. “Now, go back to Maggie’s and make up.”
“Okay Kara, but give me a call when you’re ready to talk about Lena!” Alex said as she walked out the door.
“Bye!” Kara shouted nearly shutting the door in Alex’s face.