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Prologue
Alex smiled and touched Lena’s arm after their latest mission. “Thank you. We couldn’t have done it without you.”
“You should probably put me on retainer,” Lena joked. “I do have to get back to L-Corp though. Have a good rest of your day, Alex. I’ll see you tomorrow for game night.” She turned to the woman standing beside Alex. “Kara, I’ll see you tomorrow for lunch.”
Kara pulled Lena into a hug then kissed her on the cheek. “Remember it’s your turn to pick the place.”
“Like I could ever forget.”
They both watched her walk away and when she was out of sight, Kara grabbed Alex’s arm and rushed them into her office. “What was that?”
“What was what?” Alex jerked her arm back and winced. “Be more careful. Fragile human here.”
“You and Lena.”
Alex cut her eyes to Kara. “What are you talking about?” She continued straightening the papers on her desk.
“Are you friends now?” Kara accused. “You don’t even like her.”
The tone of Kara’s voice put Alex on edge and she looked up. “Since when don’t I like her? Lena’s helped the DEO, National City and the world countless times and no one ever thanks her. I did. You should too.”
“I’ll think her later.” Kara glared at her.
“No, Kara. You should thank her as Supergirl. Even though she knows you’re one and the same I’m sure she would like to hear it as Supergirl too.”
“Fine, I’ll fly by later and thank her in the suit. So, you’re defending her suddenly.”
“Yes, I am, and you know it’s not suddenly. I’ve known her for years, Kara. You’re right, Lena is a good person. I know that now and I’ve apologized to her for doubting her. We’re good. Better than good.”
“Better than good,” Kara repeated, stood to her full height and crossed her arms.
Alex placed her hands on her hips. “What’s your problem? You wanted all of us to give her a chance and I did. You’re being a little bit on an asshole right now. Chill out and maybe go eat some donuts.” Alex narrowed her eyes. “Have you been infected with something?”
“What?” Kara spluttered then deflated. “No. It’s just, Lena is my friend, not yours.”
Alex chuckled. “Do you even hear yourself? So, you’re saying Lena and I can’t be friends now?”
“No, of course not, but it’s just weird.”
“If you say so and for the record Lena and I can be friends. That isn’t up to you to decide and what’s weird about it?”
“Everything.” Kara threw her hands up in the air.
Alex tilted her head. “Okay. You and Lena are besties. I’ll just be her liaison with the DEO.”
“Good.”
“Good.”