#cw sc

[cicada-candy]

practicing poses and trying to push my lighting a little,,, spooky boy time!!

w/o overlays

closeups

[plaguedpriest]

been listening to the panty & stocking ost these days :7

[moonbunscafe]

[Swap AU ☀️🌙] FINALLY the lore is here!! Lemme know what u think!

[marinawolf]

It's You (Supercorp)

by marinawolf

The poll has spoken! Here it is- the angsty Supercorp fic (with a little bit of action and plot- it's a little long, sorry. I was gonna do two parts but that just complicates things so it's alllll here.)

Lena finds out after Lex decides to play a cruel game. (Filled with angst, betrayal, yearning etc etc. First kiss.)

3k words

The moon hung low in the inky sky, casting a haunting glow on National City. On the rooftop of the L Corp building, Kara lingered in the shadows, a solitary figure with a completely useless glass of champagne clutched in her hands, her eyes fixated on Lena. Oh, how she longed for the oblivion of intoxication. It would make things so much easier.

Kara sighed, taking a pointless sip from her champagne flute, the bubbles tickling her throat. The cool breeze ruffled her hair as she watched Lena. The world was enchanted by Lena Luthor, and Kara was no exception. She was everything - brilliant, brave, kind and beautiful. So so beautiful that Kara sometimes forgot how to breathe around her. Kara's fingers traced the rim of her champagne glass and she tried to tear her eyes away from Lena, a futile attempt to distract herself from the ache in her chest.

But unable to resist, Kara's gaze lingered on Lena's face, tracing the delicate curve of her smile and the sparkle in her eyes. She watched as Lena moved through the crowd, a vision in a black dress that sparkled in the moonlight, as if there were constellations wrapped around her body. The air seemed charged with an energy that only Kara felt, her super senses attuned to every detail. Lena's laughter, her heartbeat, the subtle shifts in her expressions - all of it was amplified for Kara. She could feel the familiar tug at her heart. Lena seemed so close yet so impossibly far away. The desire to confess, to bare her soul to Lena, burned within Kara. But the fear of rejection, of losing the one person who had come to mean everything to her, kept her rooted in silence. The irony wasn't lost on her - Supergirl, capable of facing the most formidable foes, was paralyzed by the mere thought of losing Lena.

A bitter taste lingered on Kara's tongue as she took another sip, futilely attempting to drown her emotions. If only she could find the courage to tell Lena the truth - that she was Supergirl, and that she was hopelessly and desperately in love with her.

Almost as if sensing Kara's gaze on her, Lena's eyes flickered toward hers and the most breathtaking smile formed on her face, causing Kara's heart to stop for a moment. Rao, those eyes. Kryptonite had nothing on those eyes, and when Kara looked into them, she could see her life unfolding in those shades of green.

Lena immediately made her way towards Kara, her arms already outstretched for a hug that felt like home.

"You look gorgeous, Lena", Kara whispered against Lena's neck, and she could swear that she heard Lena's breath catch.

As they parted, Lena's hand found Kara's wrist, "Why are you hiding in the corner? Come with me," Lena urged, gently tugging Kara towards the bustling crowd.

It was the last place she wanted to be but Kara couldn't say no. With a silent nod, she let Lena guide her, knowing that wherever Lena went, she would willingly follow.

--

"You okay?"

Kara blinked back to the present as Lena's concerned voice cut through the monotonous corporate chatter. She had zoned out as a man they were talking to droned on about his company. For some reason, she was finding it harder to stifle her feelings for Lena tonight and found herself spiralling, her thoughts running wild.

"Hm? Oh, yes, I am. Why?"

"You just seem out of it tonight. Do you want to leave? I'll just say my goodbyes, and we can get out of here," Lena suggested, her concern evident in her eyes.

Kara smiled at Lena, a warmth budding in her chest. Lena would totally leave her own event to take Kara home if Kara asked her to. She was that wonderful of a friend. They would probably end up at Lena's apartment, drinking wine and watching movies until Lena passed out, cuddled into Kara's side, making it so that Kara couldn't leave. And Kara would allow herself the indulgence- she would wrap her arms around Lena and close her eyes, and pretend that this was something else- something more. She allowed herself those moments of fantasy. And when they woke up entangled in each other the next morning, they would laugh it off, blaming it on the wine.

But no. Lena needed to be here. It was her event, after all and Kara needed to get some space anyway, and maybe some proper alien alcohol from her stash at home.

"You can't leave, Lena," she laughed, "but I think I am a bit tired. So I'm gonna go, okay?"

Lena's frowned, her gaze meeting Kara's, something indiscernible flickering within her eyes.

"Kara," Lena began, her voice holding a note of urgency, yet before she could continue, a sudden, deafening bang echoed through the air. Kara's eyes shot upward, shock and awe registering on her face as the night sky seemingly exploded around them.

Fire rained down on the rooftop and instinctively, Kara moved to take action, but before she could, Lena's arms enveloped her protectively, attempting to shield her from the fire and debris. It was a moment where the absurdity almost made Kara want to laugh. She felt momentarily frozen. Yet, she knew she couldn't remain passive. She had to save Lena. She had to save everyone.

A second explosion jolted the rooftop, causing Lena to lose her balance and her grip on Kara to falter. Taking the opportunity, Kara broke away from Lena and ducked into a corner, returning immediately as Supergirl.

Her first instinct was to ensure Lena's safety, and she grabbed her and lifted her off the rooftop, intending to carry her away from the looming danger. However, Lena resisted fiercely, fighting against Kara's hold, her frantic eyes scanning the rooftop.

"No!" Lena screamed, her voice fraught with desperation. "Kara is still there. I need to get Kara."

The plea reverberated through the night, casting a heavy shadow on Kara's heart.

"I'll find Kara. Don't worry," Kara reassured, her voice strained with the weight of deception.

She could see the anguish and worry in Lena's eyes, a reflection of deep concern that extended beyond the immediate danger. The worry was for her, for Kara, and as Kara soared back into the night sky, leaving Lena on the ground, the burden of keeping her identity hidden, of denying the depth of her feelings, felt like it could pull her down.

Kara cleared the rest of the guests off the rooftop swiftly and returned alone, hovering over it, scanning for the source of the explosion. To her surprise, there was none. It was as if the night had imploded onto itself, as if the air itself had ignited. The absence of a visible threat left Kara unsettled- this wasn't meant to cause any harm. A sense of foreboding washed over her as realization struck���this must have been some sort of diversion.

Panic gripped Kara's mind, and a single name echoed through her thoughts. There was only one person who would cause chaos at an L Corp event, and that meant one thing—Lena was in danger.

Racing back to where she left Lena, Kara found no-one there. In the place where Lena should have been waiting for her, a small white card had been placed on the ground.

Kara reached for the card, her hands trembling.

You are cordially invited to the Luthor family reunion.

The air became heavy with the worst kind of fear, and as Kara clenched the card in her trembling hands, a desperate scream threatened to escape her lips. Where did he take Lena?

--

At the DEO, Kara's anxiety echoed through the room as she paced, the worry etched on her face. Frustration, fear and desperation boiled within her.

"Why can't we find her?" She shouted, her anger bouncing around the room, shocking the agents around her.

She felt a hand on her shoulder, and turned to see Alex, a concerned look on her face,

"Lex is very good at hiding, Kara. We're doing the best we can. We will find her," she reassured, though the words did little to quell Kara's mounting panic.

Kara felt a surge of helplessness, a burning desire to do whatever it took to locate Lena, even if it meant tearing the whole world apart and yet all she could do was uselessly wait around for a lead.

Just as she approached a point of no return, Winn's voice called out,

"I think I have something," he announced, drawing everyone's attention. "I hijacked city cams and ran facial recognition. Traffic cameras picked up Lena's face outside an abandoned warehouse. There's someone with her."

Kara's heart skipped a beat, hope coursing through her veins.

"Where is it?" she demanded, desperation edging her voice.

As Winn relayed the address, Alex grabbed her arm,

"Wait, Kara. Let us prep a team to go with you. It's probably a trap. You can't go in alone."

Kara's resolve hardened, her gaze steely with determination.

"I don't care, Alex. It's Lena."

With those words hanging in the air, she broke free from Alex's grasp and bolted from the DEO, propelled by the determination to rescue the woman she couldn't live without.

--

Kara reached the warehouse and effortlessly tore through the heavy iron doors. Her determined advance faltered as she took in the scene before her—Lex Luthor, armed and wearing a manic smile, stood with a gun pointed at Lena who, to Kara's relief, looked unharmed. Kara couldn't bare to see the terrified look on Lena's face, but she knew that if she let herself give in to the fear, she would never get them out alive.

"Ah, Supergirl, you made it!" he grinned, reveling in the chaos. "Look, sister, our guest of honor has arrived. Now we can start."

Kara moved towards Lena, but before she could reach her, Lex grabbed Lena and pressed his gun to her head.

"Nuh uh, Supergirl," he tutted, "You don't want your best friend to get hurt, now do you?"

Kara felt a chill creeping over her as she stood paralyzed.

"What do you want?" she asked, trying to keep her voice steady despite the panic surging through her, "Me? I'm here—let her go, Lex."

Lex laughed. "Oh, Supergirl. Where's the fun in that? Let you sacrifice yourself and be the hero again? No. No, this time we're going to play a little game."

He retrieved a button from his pocket, and the floor beneath Kara illuminated with the ominous glow of kryptonite.

"Supergirl, no," Lena shouted, trying to step forward, but Lex tightened his grip on her, and pressed the gun harder into her temple.

"One little push of this button will make that lead floor disappear, and one little pull on this trigger can end my dear sister's life. Okay? Do we understand the rules? Good, now that the stakes are set, let's play a little game of truth. No dare, just truth."

"Please, Lex," Kara begged, "Let her go."

"Oh, I will. If you play my game, Supergirl."

Kara closed her eyes, trying to calm her breathing. When she opened it again, she was resolved to do whatever it took to save Lena.

"Fine. Let's play."

"What a good sport," Lex taunted. "The game is simple. You tell the truth—you win. And there's only one question that we need to answer. Lena, who is Supergirl?"

Lena frowned, uncertainty clouding her features. "I don't know."

"Come, sister, you're smarter than that. Think carefully." Lex goaded, a malicious glint in his eyes.

Kara's heart pounded fiercely—this was Lex's plan. He knew. Somehow he knew, and he intended to use that knowledge to shatter the one thing she valued most in the world: her friendship with Lena.

"I. Don't. Know," Lena spoke through gritted teeth, her frustration evident. "Let her go, Lex. Let me go. There's no need for any of this."

"Oh, but there is," he replied, unyielding. "Okay, Supergirl—your turn. Answer truthfully now, or else I'll have to pull this trigger. Does Lena know you? The real you?"

Kara's gaze shifted to Lena, a silent plea in her eyes. She had to answer.

"Yes," she said softly, lifting her eyes to meet Lena's. Confusion etched Lena's face, and Kara's heart ached. Not like this.

Lex's smile widened, savoring the unfolding drama. "Okay, now we're getting somewhere. Lena, your turn again. Tell me, did Supergirl save your best friend today?"

Kara watched as anguish and panic filled Lena's eyes, the unspoken plea evident. "I don't know. Is Kara...? Is she okay?" The desperation in Lena's voice broke Kara's heart.

Before Kara could utter a word, Lex spoke, coercing Lena, "Come on, Lena. I know you're smarter than this."

He turned his gaze to Kara. "Tell her, Supergirl. Tell her about her best friend."

A sob escaped Lena's throat. "Oh god, please. Tell me she's okay. Tell me she's alive," Lena begged, and Kara felt her heart shatter.

"Tell her, Supergirl. The truth about her best friend."

Lex's words hung heavy in the air, and Kara knew exactly what he meant.

She looked into Lena's tear-filled eyes,

"Lena," she said, softly, "Lena, I—"

But before she could continue, she saw recognition dawn in Lena's eyes.

"No," Lena whispered, her voice trembling. "It's you? It has been you this whole time? Oh god, Kara, I thought you had—" Lena choked on a sob.

Kara remained silent, witnessing Lena's heartbreak unfold as the realization settled in.

"I'm sorry, Lena. I wanted to tell you so many times, but—"

"But you didn't," Lena's voice turned hard, the sense of betrayal evident. "Kara." She said her name like an accusation, and Kara wished she could vanish into the earth.

"I confided in you that everyone in my past had betrayed me. About how much it hurt to have someone you love lie to you and betray you, and you—" Lena's voice faltered, "You were playing me all along, Kara."

Kara felt her own tears fall. She had done the one thing she never wanted to do—she had hurt Lena.

"Lena, I was trying to protect you. Your family—"

"What?" Lena interrupted her, "You thought that you couldn't trust me because I'm a Luthor? Despite everything, Kara, you didn't trust me?"

"I would trust you with my life, Lena. I do trust you with my life. I just never wanted you to ever have to choose between me and your family! I didn't want to put you in that position."

Lex put the gun down, and Kara almost sagged in relief. "My work here is done," he smiled in satisfaction.

Then, surprising them both, he handed the kryptonite remote to Lena. "Take it, sister. I, at least, trust you to do the right thing. You'll always just be a Luthor to them."

When Kara saw Lena's fingers wrap around the remote, her heart shattered. Lex walked away, leaving them alone.

"Lena, please."

"What, Supergirl? Don't kill you? Isn't that what you would expect from a Luthor?" she spat.

"Lena, you're angry. I understand, but—"

"Oh god," Lena said, "You actually think I would hurt you?"

"Never," Kara said, "Lena, I'm—"

"You don't get it, do you, Kara? I would have chosen you. Over anyone. Over anything." She let the remote drop to the floor, the sound echoing through the empty warehouse.

"Lena," Kara whispered, her voice tinged with fear of the impending fallout.

The prospect that Lena might come to hate her felt more daunting than facing any physical threat. She would rather have Lena press that button than have to live with Lena hating her. Lena wasn't just a friend; she was the woman Kara loved, and the thought of losing her was unbearable. With everything on the line, Kara had to say it, to lay bare the truth that had been concealed for so long.

"Lena, I'm sorry. I know I should have told you sooner, about who I am, but please, please believe me. I was only trying to protect you. I didn't know how to tell you. You became my friend, and I thought it would be okay, that I could be Kara for you and still keep this hidden—keep you safe from it all. And then you became my best friend, and by then, I was too scared of losing you to tell you. And then—Rao, Lena, I fell in love with you, and it became too difficult to tell you. I was scared, and I didn't know how. I love you, and the thought of losing you—I knew that I wouldn't be able to breathe if I lost you. Lena, you are the single most important thing in the universe to me."

Lena fell to her knees, and Kara rushed to her, desperate to bridge the emotional chasm that had opened between them.

"I love you, Lena. I have loved you for a long time. Please, please forgive me."

"I want to hate you, but I can't," Lena whispered, her voice a fragile blend of hurt and conflict.

Despite it all, Lena pulled Kara into a fierce embrace, clutching onto her desperately. Kara tightened her grip around Lena, feeling Lena's silent tears seep into her shoulder.

Finally, Lena pushed Kara away, standing up, leaving them both to grapple with the emotional turmoil that hung heavy in the air. Kara rose to her feet, and they faced each other, the tension between them casting a daunting shadow.

"What now?" Kara asked, her voice soft, the fear of Lena's response palpable.

Lena met her gaze intensely, and Kara detected a flicker of conflict in Lena's eyes. It was as if the turmoil within Lena was written in the air between them, as if she was wrestling with a decision.

Then, without warning, Lena pulled Kara in, crashing her lips against hers with a desperate urgency. Kara, initially stunned, quickly melted into the kiss, mirroring Lena's desperation. She could taste the saltiness of Lena's tears on her lips, the kiss carrying a weight as if their very lives depended on it, as if Lena held Kara's breath captive. The world around Kara dissolved, leaving only Lena—her lips, her hands. Lena became the singular reality that mattered to Kara, the only thing tethering her to this world.

Finally, they pulled apart, foreheads pressed together, both breathing heavily.

"I'm hurt," Lena whispered, her voice laden with vulnerability. "You hurt me, Kara. But I can't imagine being without you. I love you."

Kara's heart clenched at Lena's words.

And as their lips met again, Kara vowed to spend the rest of her life trying to make it up to Lena. She would never hurt her again.

[kayochinyo]

"They say that Sin is for gods to judge... do not forget that here, YOU. ARE. THEIR. GOD."

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okay so... i did a serious one for one of the silly requests... and it may or may not have jump started an idea for this au.... uh...

also if you can see the easteregg in this and from a different fandom, hi lets shake hands, we see each other..... :)

maybe i'll tag this au now? lets do sinful crown au? sc au ok done. for now. maybe. hjelp

[inkydiamonds]

Sadly I have decided I will not finish this (started a few months ago) but I figured I'd post it anyways!

Art from @theminecraftbee 's fucking incredible fic Solving Counting Sheep! If you haven't read it yet, somehow, PLEASE do it's absolutely incredible :)

[onepokerhen]

been on the fence on posting this but i haven't posted in a bit, so,

[thevoiceofdesertbluffs]

POV: Kevin crawls through your window at 3am, covered in blood. He wanders around your house aimlessly a bit before stopping at your room door.

Slowly and quietly, he turns the handle, opening the door. He crawls into your room and silently slides into bed beside you and your husband. Whether he falls asleep after that is unknown.

It is morning. You wake up to the gentle embrace of your husband, life is good. Good until you hear an obnoxiously cheery and familiar "Good morning! :D" coming from your other side. You look over. What the fuck.

(Original image below the cut)

[characteroulette]

Possessed to make a Soul Edge shell for Zi and Galla's ghost Needle! (Figure out what that is over here or over here!)

Download shell here!

[teutlidraws]

Happy Supercorp Sunday!

[chippdhearts]

CSI PARALLELS Sofia and Catherine + unbuttoning their shirts to get information

[cheatingexploitation]

i beg. post the scary she/her user

of course!

maybe one of these days i'll post about that strangely in depth strident crisis lore that i completely made up

[rivero-piv]

Wanted to try something different 🫶 I had a blast with finally experimenting with brushes lmao

[tickle-my-hyperfocus]

My friend told me to post this tiny SC ficlet so here goes i hope you’ll take my little token of my love for this fandom and all you do for me with the beautiful things you all create.

Tags: supercorp, confession, pining, one-sided., no happy ending in sight sorry

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Kara took a deep breath, she could feel the adrenaline coursing through her, her vision darkening around the edges as her chest started feeling tight and she could hear her heart drum in her ears.

“Lena can I talk to you?”

Her own voice sounded weird and foreign, and kind of far away. She couldn’t remember what she had said, what she was going to say, yet she knew it was going to screw things up between them.

But as Lena turned to her and locked eyes with her, concern evident as she seemed to search Kara’s expression for an indication of what was happening, if Kara was ok, if she needed to do something to make sure she was ok, Kara knew it was too late to back out now. She had no choice but to keep talking. Literally, as she realized her mind no longer had control over what was about to come out of her mouth.

So in response to the slight tilt of Lena’s head she spoke, a little too loudly, a little too fast, a little off-kilter.

“Lena I don’t think I can, I need to tell you something, but please don’t hate me, promise me you won’t hate me, I don’t want to lose you please, ever I just —“ Her eyes locked with Lena’s and for a split second the thoughts in her head quieted down, she could breathe, oxygen was flowing to her brain again.

That was until Lena put a hand on her biceps and with a reassuring squeeze invited her to continue, with a softly spoken “Kara?”

Rao the way she said her name, so warm, so quietly, so full of love and Kara just wanted to wrap herself up in the two syllables falling off Lena’s lips and yell into the universe YES, YES I AM KARA. She had never loved her name as much as when Lena spoke it.

Her eyes fell to those lips, those gorgeous, soft lips, just begging to be kissed.

Kara closed her eyes and breathed to steady herself before losing control again and, while begging to please stop, to not say anything, to not risk anything of what they had, she blurted out:

“Lena I think I’m in love with you.”

She squeezed her eyes shut tighter, hoping that if she couldn’t see Lena’s expression she wouldn’t have to face the certain revolt, and hurt, and rejection that was certainly painted across her best friend’s face.

Her best friend.

Tears slipped through her lashes and down her cheeks as she realized she had gone and truly screwed everything up. She had lost Lena. She had lost her best friend. She had messed it up as she had messed up every friendship before this. By being too much, too intense, too attached.

Her shoulders tightened as she felt a sob part to build in her chest, burning its way up and making her lips quiver: flashes of their friendship flying through her mind at neck brake speed. Hugs, kisses on cheeks, laughter, Lena’s eyes when she spotted Kara across a room, the smell of Lena’s hair.

But as the first sob shook her body, she felt something.

Two hands cupping her cheeks, thumbs softly wiping away tears, arms pulling her into a hug, lips kissing her hair.

The warm, familiar smell of Lena invaded her senses and felt like a blanket of comfort and safety.

Lena’s breath on her ear and neck as Lena whispered softly into Kara’s hair.

“Don’t cry, shh, it’s ok. I’m here Kara. It’s ok love, I’m right here. I’m not going anywhere.”

As Kara relaxed and took a deep shaky breath Lena pulled back to look at her, her hands still holding on to Kara’s shoulders.

“Kara, darling. I love you. I care for you so much. You are my favorite person. So even if I cannot love you back that way, and I wish I could, I really do. But even though I can’t love you the way you want, I would never leave you. I couldn’t bear to lose you. I am so sorry Kara, I am so sorry if I have made you think—. But I hope you can understand it wasn’t intentional, ever. I just- you confuse me. I don’t know how to- I had sworn to never trust anyone ever again, and you barged in and broke through all of my walls with a battering ram. Kara I don’t know how, but I couldn’t stop myself from loving you even if I tried. And believe me, I have tried. But I cannot love you like that. I can’t.”

Kara dropped her eyes and breathed in, composing herself.

“I know, I understand. I’m sorry Lena I shouldn’t have—“ And with that her eyes dart up to Lena’s face, a sad grimace crossing Kara’s before she takes Lena’s hands in hers, removing them from her shoulders, and looking Lena in the eyes. 

“I am sorry I overstepped your boundaries.”

And with a soft squeeze Kara drops Lena’s hands, looking into her eyes one more time before turning on her heel and walking out of the room. The door swings closed behind her.

It isn’t until the click of the lock that Lena realizes she’s gone.

[marinawolf]

Lena doesn’t realize she has appendicitis. Kara has to convince and get her to the hospital.

Well, I made this one deeper than I had to. Cheesy and fluffy, be warned. Let us all just cry together. Hope you like it:

Kara's Universe (Supercorp)

by marinawolf

Kara flew through the night sky as she held tightly onto the box of donuts, the bag of fries, and the steaming cups of coffee. Lena had been working late again, and Kara couldn't stand the thought of her girlfriend pushing herself to the limit without even taking a break to eat. She knew that Lena wouldn't notice her own hunger until she was done with whatever pressing matter required her attention.

Landing on Lena's balcony, Kara pushed open the heavy glass door leading into Lena's office, a familiar sanctuary tucked away in the bustling heart of L-Corp. As she stepped inside, the soft click of her boots against the polished floor echoed softly in the room, but Lena was too engrossed in her work to notice. The scent of Lena's favorite vanilla-scented candles mingled with the faint aroma paper and ink.

With a gentle smile gracing her lips, Kara's gaze fell upon the figure at the center of the room. Lena, the epitome of elegance, stood at her desk, engrossed in a sea of papers that swallowed her attention. Kara's heart skipped a beat as she took in the breathtaking sight before her.

Lena's lustrous, chestnut locks were gathered in a high ponytail, accentuating the graceful curve of her neck. The contrast of her hair against the pristine white collar of her shirt was striking, emphasizing the sheer beauty that seemed to radiate from her every pore. Lost in her thoughts, Kara's eyes trailed down, taking in the silhouette of Lena's perfect body. The tailored lines of her charcoal gray pants clung to her in all the right places, accentuating the graceful curve of her hips. Kara marveled at how Lena managed to maintain an air of sophistication even in the most simple of outfits.

As Kara's gaze continued its exploration, she couldn't help but notice the telltale signs of strain in Lena's demeanor. The subtle tightness in her shoulders spoke volumes and the slight clenching of Lena's fingers as they hovered over the documents betrayed the hidden stress that she carried within. Kara's superhuman senses heightened her awareness of Lena's body language, attuned to even the faintest whispers of discomfort.

Kara's concern deepened as she witnessed Lena's hand drift up to her neck, fingertips gently massaging the tense muscles. The action was a silent admission of the strain Lena bore, the countless hours she poured into her work. Kara couldn't bear to see Lena in pain, even if it was merely a hint of discomfort. Concern welled up inside Kara, prompting her to take a few cautious steps forward. She carefully placed the food on a small table next to Lena's desk and without a second thought, she closed the distance between them, her footsteps soft and barely audible as she slowly approached her from behind, wrapping her arms around Lena's waist. Kara's lips found Lena's neck, leaving a tender kiss.

"Hey, darling," Lena said, her voice filled with surprise and affection, instantly recognising Kara's touch. "I didn't hear you come in. I've missed you today."

Kara's heart flipped at the endearing endearment. "I missed you, too" she whispered, "And I knew you wouldn't have had anything to eat, so I brought you something."

Lena turned in Kara's embrace, her eyes shining with gratitude. She leaned in and kissed Kara, a silent thank you that spoke volumes. "I love you," she murmured against Kara's lips.

--

Taking a seat on the couch together, Kara positioned herself cross-legged, facing Lena, with their shared food between them. Kara couldn't help but steal glances at Lena. The way her shirt was unbuttoned at the top, revealing her collarbones and the delicate curve of her chest was captivating. Lena picked up a fry from the bag, popping it into her mouth while holding a donut in her hand.

"I didn't realize until now that I was starving and craving something salty." she admitted with a smile, savoring the flavors. "It's like you have a sixth sense for my cravings."

"In more ways than one," Kara responded with a smirk, unable to help herself.

Lena giggled, taking a bite of her donut.

"How do these weird food combinations you come up with always manage to taste amazing?"

Kara chuckled, reaching for a donut of her own. "I call it my ultra secret superpower. Magic, really."

Lena took a sip of her coffee, her gaze never leaving Kara's. "Well, you definitely have me under your spell, Kara Danvers. I'll happily be your taste-tester for life."

Kara's heart fluttered at Lena's words.

Lena leaned backed against the coach, her eyes sparkling with mischief.

"You know, when I woke up this morning, I went to water the new plant I bought you," she said, teasingly, "And I noticed that it was dead."

Kara's expression turned sheepish as she scratched the back of her neck. "Oh… about that. I forgot to water it."

Lena burst into laughter, shaking her head affectionately. "Kara Danvers, the Supergirl who can save the world but can't keep a plant alive. And you had wanted one so badly, too."

Kara blushed, "Hey, I have my strengths. Plant care just isn't one of them. But don't worry, I won't let any more green lives suffer under my watch. I promise."

Lena's laughter softened into a warm smiled and she reached out and brushed a stray strand of Kara's hair behind her ear.

"Well, darling, it's a good thing you excel at saving lives instead of plants. But fear not, I hereby vow to become the guardian of all things green in our relationship. I'll take over the plant duties from now on."

Kara laughed, placing a hand to her chest. "Lena Luthor, my hero."

Their conversation shifted to the upcoming game night on Saturday, and Kara playfully pointed a fry at Lena. "You know, we need to bring our A-game this time. Alex and Kelly are getting way too good at those board games. It's like they're strategizing against us!"

Lena chuckled, a competitive gleam in her eyes. "Well, if it's a challenge they want, it's a challenge they'll get. Consider me game night ready."

"Well, you cost us the last game." Kara teased, "Your drawing skills are lacking."

Lena looked affronted, "My drawing skills are incredible," she protested, laughing. "You just don't know how to interpret real art."

As they bantered back and forth, Kara couldn't help but notice the subtle signs of discomfort Lena displayed. Her hand occasionally drifted to her right side, a fleeting wince crossing her features.

"Lena," Kara began tentatively, concern lacing her voice. "Are you feeling okay? You seem a little off."

Lena waved off her concern, a gentle smile on her lips. "Oh, it's nothing, darling. Just a little tiredness and overworking catching up with me. I'll be fine."

But Kara's super senses told her a different story. She could hear Lena's heart racing, see the slight flush on her cheeks and the glistening sheen of sweat on her brow. Panic surged through Kara's veins.

Lena's phone rang.

"You're not fine," Kara insisted, trying to ignore the persistent ringtone, determination shining in her eyes. "You need to get checked out, Lena. Please. You can't keep pushing yourself like this."

"I'm okay, sweetheart, I promise." Lena said, reaching out to touch Kara's face, "And besides, going to the hospital might bring unwanted attention and publicity."

Lena stood up to go answer her ringing phone, but before she could reach her desk, her steps faltered. Kara saw Lena stumble, a wave of dizziness overtaking her, and her reflexes kicked in. She rushed to catch Lena, her worry escalating.

"I told you something was wrong," Kara said softly, her voice filled with a mix of fear and determination. "I'm taking you to the DEO medical wing. They can help and it'll be discreet."

Lena nodded weakly, her body growing semi-unconscious in Kara's arms. Kara pressed a gentle kiss to Lena's forehead, her heart pounding with worry, before she took off in a panic, flying with Lena securely in her arms.

Arriving at the DEO medical wing, Kara gently placed Lena on a bed, her blue-green eyes flickering open briefly before drifting shut again. Doctors rushed in, assessing the situation, and Kara's fears were confirmed—it was appendicitis. Lena had been brought in just in time.

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Clutching a small teddy bear dressed in a miniature lab coat, Kara sat by Lena's side, her hands tightly holding onto the plush toy.

Around Lena's hospital room, on every available surface, were flowers. During Lena's surgery, Kara had to wait anxiously outside the operating room, feeling helpless and restless. Unable to bear the tension, she had rushed out to get Lena's favorite flowers—breathtaking lilies—in an attempt to distract herself. However, her emotions got the better of her, and she ended up bringing an overwhelming number of them, filling Lena's hospital room with their ethereal beauty.

Lena's eyes slowly fluttered open, and Kara's heart skipped a beat at the sight. Her beautiful blue-green eyes, still glazed with the remnants of anesthesia, began to focus on Kara's worried face. It was a moment of pure relief, knowing that Lena was waking up and would be okay. Their gazes met, and a rush of emotions flooded Kara's senses.

"Hey," Lena whispered softly, a small smile playing on her lips.

Kara couldn't contain her relief any longer. With tears welling up in her eyes, she leaned in, placing a tender kiss on Lena's lips, expressing her love and relief. She then handed Lena the teddy bear.

Lena looked at the teddy bear and chuckled, her eyes sparkling with amusement. "It's me," she whispered contentedly, her voice hoarse. Her gaze then shifted around the room, taking in the abundance of lilies. "What's all this?" she asked, her eyes widening in awe.

Kara's expression softened as she explained, "While you were in surgery, I needed something to distract myself. I ended up going a little overboard."

Lena's eyes filled with gratitude. "Thank you."

Kara smiled at Lena, but her concern that had abated upon Lena's waking quickly returned.

"Lena, I need to talk to you about something. The doctors said the pain you felt must have been excruciating, and they were surprised you let it go on for so long."

Lena's brows furrowed slightly, her eyes reflecting a mixture of understanding and guilt. "I know I've been pushing too hard, but I can't let things slip, Kara. I can't be like my family."

Kara gently caressed Lena's hand, her heart aching for Lena. She couldn't believe that Lena could think, even for a second, that she was anything like her family

"Lena, you don't have to push yourself so hard anymore. You've already proven yourself time and time again, rising above the shadows of your family's dark legacy. When people hear the name 'Luthor' now, they think of you—your greatness, your kindness, your intelligence, and your tireless efforts to create a better world."

Kara paused, her voice filled with conviction. "You've redefined what it means to be a Luthor. You've built a legacy of your own, one that shines with compassion and empathy. You've shown the world that a name doesn't define who you are or what you can achieve." Kara's eyes glistened with unshed tears. "Baby, I don't want you to exhaust yourself in the pursuit of proving something to anyone else. You've already proven it to me, to yourself, and to everyone who truly knows you. You are incredible."

Lena didn't respond, but Kara could see the anguish in her eyes, the unshed tears as she registered Kara's words.

She leaned in, pressing a kiss to Lena's forehead and felt Lena's fingers tighten around her own. "Lena, please, I'm begging you to take care of yourself. Not just for your sake, but for mine too. I love you more than life itself. You are the center of my universe, Lena. I can't bear to imagine a world without you in it."

Kara's voice quivered as she confessed her deepest fears. "Every time you push yourself too hard, neglect your own well-being, or sacrifice your own happiness, it's like a knife through my heart. I can't stand the thought of losing you. So please, Lena, promise me that you'll take care of yourself."

Tears welled up in Lena's eyes as she listened to Kara's words, her voice trembling with remorse. "I'm sorry, Kara."

Again, Kara's heart clenched. She reached out and wiped away Lena's tears, her voice brimming with reassurance. "God, don't apologize, Lena. Just know that I will do everything in my power for you. I'll hold you when you're tired, I'll listen when you need to talk, and I'll wipe away your tears when life gets overwhelming. I will be there, but just promise me that you'll be careful from now on, that you won't push yourself so hard."

Lena's gaze softened, understanding the depth of Kara's concern.

"I promise," she whispered.

Relieved and feeling an incredible amount of love for her girlfriend, Kara leaned in and kissed Lena gently, their lips speaking volumes of their unwavering devotion.

As they broke apart, Lena placed a hand on Kara's face.

"I must have done something great to deserve you, Kara Danvers," she whispered, before pulling Kara back to her lips.

As they kissed, Kara couldn't help but think about how true her own words about Lena being the center of her universe were. Lena occupied the center of Kara's universe. She was the gravitational force that pulled Kara closer, the constellation guiding her through the vastness of existence. Lena was the ethereal melody that resonated within Kara's soul, the one irreplaceable presence that held the key to her happiness. Without Lena, Kara would be a drifting planet, untethered and purposeless, lost in the vast expanse of emptiness, with nothing holding her together.

Kara was eternally grateful to whatever sentient being that controlled the universe for leading her unerringly to Lena and vowed to protect Lena with her life.

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