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Here's my take on what I think would've been something the CW could've actually done if they REALLY just wanted to avoid a kiss. The old Legend of Korra route: words, actions, future plans that solidify them canonically being a couple.

"I'm a better person because of you. Thank you." Lena says tearfully into their hug.

The sound of cheering breaks them apart, but only slightly, their arms still around each other. Their heads both turned in the direction of Alex and Kelly getting ready for their send off.

Lena turns to look back at Kara. A sad smile. Hands sliding down Kara's arms to take hold of her hands between them. "I love you, Kara Danvers... Zor-El. Supergirl. Whoever you want to be. I'm with you. Always."

Kara smiles gently, tears forming at the vulnerability of it all. "And I love you, Lena Luthor. Who you were before. Who you've become. And who you'll be in years to come. Always."

Lena smiles, ducking her head shyly before returning her eyes to Kara's, getting lost for just a moment.

A soft sigh. "We should probably..." Lena gestures towards the growing crowd.

She lets go of one of Kara's hands and starts to lead them with the other, but Kara stays, tugging gently. "Lena?"

(Author's note: I was genuinely waiting for the moment Kara stopped Lena like this. With the gentle way she has said Lena's name throughout the show. *facepalm* Alas.)

Lena looks back, a gentle question on her face, arm extended behind her, and she's so achingly beautiful. Radiant. Kara can't help but smile, the smile reserved just for Lena.

Kara takes a small breath, eyes ever so hopeful, "Would you like to go to Noonan's with me?"

Lena's responding smile so dazzling. A surprised chuckle. "Sure, Kara. Brunch next Sunday?"

Kara's eyes crinkle as she gently laughs. "No, I was thinking dinner. Friday night? As a date?"

Lena stills and stares at Kara. Suddenly, Lena blinks and her eyes are glistening, her brows furrowing slightly as she realizes she didn't imagine what Kara just asked. If Kara thought Lena's smile was dazzling earlier, the smile she receives now is so bright and warm it could power Supergirl more than any yellow sun.

With a watery laugh, but eyes never leaving Kara's, Lena steps closer to fully face her. "Yes."

"Yeah?" Kara says in almost disbelief.

"Yes, Kara. I'd love to." Lena's smile turns teasing. "Besides. I can't let you eat all those appetizers by yourself."

Kara laughs and pulls Lena closer. She rests a hand on Lena's cheek, thumbing ever so gently, looking down at Lena, amusement in her eyes, but also love. So much love. Before they realize it they're both slowly leaning in when suddenly Nia calls for them. A newly wedded couple needs a proper send off, of course.

They're both looking in Nia's direction before looking back at each other.

"She's gonna come over here and drag us herself if we're not there this instant." Kara jokes in a serious tone.

"Oh, for sure." Lena says matching Kara's demeanor before breaking character to giggle. "Come on. We've gotta go send off a bride and her bride into their happily ever after."

Lena starts to head towards the wives, still holding Kara's hand, but Kara remains, lost in thought after hearing Lena's words, 'happily ever after' still ringing in her ears.

"Kara?" Lena turns around again, worry on her face.

Kara's looking past Lena, towards the crowd. Sudden resolve, plain on her face, before looking back at Lena. Kara smiles, then looks down before slowly removing her glasses. Lena's smile, small yet proud, as she watches and realizes what's happening. Kara places the glasses on a nearby decorative barrel before moving back to gently take hold of Lena's outstretched, waiting hand.

Together they walk to join the crowd. Nia eyes them knowingly.

Alex and Kelly are in J'onn's martian car now. Alex's eyes lock with Kara's before zoning in on her hand in Lena's. Her eyes are back on Kara's, softening as she whispers words only Kara can hear. "Take care of each other."

Kara's face sincere, eyes determined as she subtly nods once, mind going back to that night on the couch where she vowed to always be there for Lena. She looks over at her best friend, who's already looking at her, eyes twinkling, a soft smile on her face. Slowly her eyes drop to Kara's lips and Kara can't help but watch Lena's eyes as they inch closer.

Cheers once again break them from their moment. Kara laughs in frustration.. maybe she huffs a little, she'll deny it later. Lena, ever so patient, just smiles sympathetically, understanding Kara's frustration. But today is for the newlyweds. So they both turn and cheer as Alex and Kelly say their final goodbyes and take off in J'onn's car, quite literally riding into the sunset.

—Cut to the game night scene—

Kara is refilling two glasses, rushing to get back and give her guess to J'onn's charade, gently giving the second glass to Lena, before sitting and resting a hand on Lena's knee.

"Nooo. It's 'The Adventures of Tin-Tin'!" J'onn clarifies by pretending to open a tin can with a can opener.

When the groans and laughter die down, Kara takes the moment to speak up and express how grateful she is for the past six years as Supergirl, for everything that's happened, and everyone who's been there along the way. "A toast: To our next adventure."

Everyone cheers and clinks glasses, Kara and Lena clinking theirs together last, mouthing "I love you" to each other before taking a sip, eyes never leaving the other's. Kara places a soft kiss to Lena's temple as she wraps an arm around her girlfriend's shoulders, pulling her in.

Alex clears her throat. "Well that was a very sweet speech... but don't think we're gonna go any easier on you."

The usual banter that accompanies game night breaks Kara out of her internal reflection.

She laughs. "I wouldn't dreaaam of it!" No one is more competitive than the Danvers sisters. Six years could never change that. Besides, she's got her perfect game night partner now.

Nia gasps, "Dream pun!" proceeding to reach over the coffee table to give Kara a high five as Kelly moves up to start her turn for charades.

Outside, Kara catches the start of a nationwide broadcast of a little interview between her and Cat Grant, revealing Kara's identity. Supergirl's identity. She smiles before tuning it out and focusing back on the people in her living room because here, in the presence of all the people she loves, she's just Kara and that's all that matters.

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It is possible to find a great friend where you can’t even imagine. Artist: Cassandra Jean

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Anyone else hoping during the Flash Armageddon crossover, Alex is gonna get there and explain Kara can't make it because she's Catco's Editor-in-chief, and she's dealing with her recent identity reveal, aaand "she's got a date.. with Lena Luthor. Finally."?

Just me?

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Tokyo by XAVIER PORTELA

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The Little Things #2

Being cold in an overly air conditioned building due to hot weather, sitting by a window, then getting warm by the sun.

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Reflected sunset, Salar de Uyui, Bolivia

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In love we find out who we want to be; in war we find out who we are.

The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah (via gwendalmacio)

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The people who believe they’ll be happy if they go and live somewhere else … learn it doesn’t work that way. Wherever you go, you take yourself with you.

Neil Gaiman (via onlinecounsellingcollege)

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Girls are cruelest to themselves. Someone like Emily Brontë, who remained a girl all her life despite her body as a woman, had cruelty drifted up in all the cracks of her like spring snow.

The Glass Essay by Anne Carson

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Once the game is over, the king and the pawn go back into the same box.

(via leopldftz)

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