Chapitre 18: Chapter 18
Kara watches Alex worriedly as they walk toward the throne room. Her sister is practically radiating nervousness and Kara finds herself having to smile reassuringly at some concerned guards on the way.
She holds Alex's hand, something that isn't very unusual except for the fact that she is doing it to try to calm her sister down.
"Lets do this quick. I have to meet Maggie at the DEO soon." Alex remarks.
Kara is probably one of the few people that can hear the anxiety hidden behind her words. She squeezes her sister's hand gently, careful not to hurt her.
"It'll be okay, Alex." Kara says. "Eliza and Jeremiah will be okay with it."
She would use more words, but Kara knows that Alex would want to tell people herself, so she words what she says carefully.
Alex lets out a nervous breath and runs her hand through her hair. "Have you told them?"
"Not exactly, but they know. They caught me kissing a girl once." Kara answers.
"Do I know her?" Alex asks curiously, noticing the blush on Kara's cheeks.
"Um. Yes. But I'm not telling you who! Besides, it was just that one time. We didn't even go on a date." Alex, distracted just like Kara hoped she would be, pouts at her. "Nooooo, stop that Alex. Okay, okay. Fine. Itwasvasquez." She rushes out.
"What was that? I didn't catch what you said."
Kara clears her throat, silently hoping her friend will be okay with her telling Alex that they kissed. "It was Vasquez."
"What?" Luckily for Kara, when her sister is shocked by something, Alex doesn't yell like Kara does. She just whispers harshly to her. "Vasquez? Like Agent Vasquez?"
"No, her twin sister. Yes Agent Vasquez! Again, a one time thing." Kara says back.
"Okay, we are so coming back to this." Alex points threateningly at her.
"No we won't, you will be too busy gushing about Maggie." She teases, nudging Alex.
Kara mentally pats herself on the back for her brilliant deflection and how she steered the conversation away from her.
Alex rolls her eyes but the playfulness disappears as they stand in front of the entrance to the throne room. Kara squeezes her hand again and Alex takes in a shuddering breath before heading inside, still holding her sister's hand. Alex makes a mental note to thank Kara for being there for her as she walks towards her parents.
Eliza and Jeremiah look up from where they're looking over something at the table at the sound of footsteps. They stand up, straightening their postures as their kids approach them.
Eliza sees the gentle concern on her adoptive daughter's face and the anxiety in Alex's. She steps forward, immediately concerned.
"What happened? What's wrong?" She asks.
"Nothing's wrong," Alex is quick to assure her mother. "I just, I need to to tell you guys something." She is even more grateful for Kara holding her hand because otherwise, she would be pacing right now. She takes in a deep breath. "I'm... I'm gay."
Eliza lets out a small sigh of relief and Jeremiah smiles proudly at Alex. She subtly gestures for her husband to come forward and together they wrap their daughters in a hug. Kara joins in almost instantly and Alex does too after a moment of stunned silence.
"We're proud of you, Alex." Jeremiah says.
Alex's jaw trembles and she looks up at the ceiling, breathing harshly out through her nose as she tries not to let her tears fall.
"We love you, Alexandra, however you are." Eliza says and Alex can't stop herself from crying any more.
Alex sniffles quietly and they pull away after a moment as she brushes the few tears that escaped away. She murmurs out a thank you and clears her throat softly, gathering herself.
"So, Alex." Jeremiah has his typical smile on his face but she recognizes the inquisitive look in his eyes. "Do you have a girlfriend?"
"Not... Not yet." Alex answers.
Jeremiah's grin widens and he happily claps his hands together. "That's not a no. I told you, dear, there's a reason that she has been happy lately instead of really worried about Kara."
After giving Alex a pleading look and receiving an affirming nod, Kara speaks. "She has a date tonight!"
"That's our girl!" Jeremiah says proudly and Alex fights the urge to blush. "Who is it with?"
"Sir Maggie Sawyer." Alex answers shyly.
She looks at her dad, confused when he seems to suppress laughter. "You know, when J'onn said you two would be good partners, I don't think he realized how right he was."
Eliza gives her husband a half-exasperated half-amused look as he laughs at his own joke, only Kara joining in with some giggles. Kara bumps her sister's shoulder as Alex's face flushes.
"I think she'll be good for you," Eliza says after Jeremiah calms down. "You will have to let know if it goes well, sweetie."
"I will," Alex promises.
If the giddiness she feels just thinking about Maggie is any indication, then people will definitely be able to tell if her date goes well. Alex wonders if the other DEO agents who have known her for years will be creeped out or scared if they see her smiling like she knows she does when Maggie's around.
"We have to get to the DEO." Kara says.
Eliza nods understandingly. "Alright. Have fun tonight, Alex. Stay safe."
Alex kisses her parents' cheeks before she and Kara leave the room, glad that her mom didn't go in depth about how she should stay safe. She did that before Alex's first date with a man and it was... Incredibly uncomfortable. As was the date. In fact, she has never been on a date she has enjoyed. But Alex has never been on a date with a woman, either.
Kara and Alex walk side by side to the DEO. She no longer needs her sister's emotional support, so they're not holding hands anymore.
"Danvers!" Alex hears a familiar voice yell as they enter the DEO.
Maggie's standing at the command center next to Vasquez, with J'onn standing next to Winn as they look at some old book.
"Sawyer!" She calls back in greeting.
"You're late, I thought I would have to kick Vasquez's ass instead of yours." Maggie says, her voice still slightly louder than normal as Alex and Kara near them.
"Like you could beat me," Alex taunts.
"You don't deny that she could beat me?" Vasquez raises an unimpressed eyebrow at her. "I'm wounded by your lack of faith, Sir Alex."
"Vasquez, you can shoot better than almost anyone. You're just not good at close quarters combat. Sir Maggie could easily take you." Alex points out.
Vasquez shrugs at her and spins back around in her chair to do some undoubtably boring paperwork.
"Sir Alex," J'onn says as he walks towards them. "You and Sir Maggie will be training again today. And I want you both to know we have been tracking some rogue people of the Luthor Kingdom who have been following Lena Luthor."
"Are they with her?" Alex questions.
J'onn shakes his head. "No, I'm afraid not. One of our scouts overheard them discussing a plot to kill Miss Luthor. They are now on Danvers Kingdom territory and could start a bloody war if they succeed. I may send Kara over to help guard Lena Luthor as she heads here."
Alex frowns, looking between her sister and J'onn. "But she's still a few days journey away. That means Kara could be gone for a few days."
"Yes," J'onn confirms. "Ultimately, it is up to Kara but she is best for this."
Alex's frown deepens, trying not to think about how she won't be able to help her sister while she's gone if she agrees to go.
"I'll do it," Kara says after a moment of contemplation. "When do I leave?"
"Preferably soon. I apologize for the short notice, but this is urgent."
Kara nods solemnly and goes over to Alex to give her a hug.
"Not yet," Alex steps away. "If I hug you now I won't let you go. Come find me in the courtyard when you're ready to leave, okay?" Kara nods. "I love you."
Kara smiles softly at her, kissing her forehead quickly. "I love you too. I'll be ready to go soon. J'onn, where is she?"
As Kara, J'onn, and Winn look over a map, Alex turns to Maggie. Alex isn't needed here right now and she could really use some stress relief. By which she means training, of course.
"Ready to go train?" Alex questions.
"Yeah. Are you going to be alright with Kara gone?" Maggie asks as they walk out of the DEO.
"I don't know, nothing like this has happened before. But I can guarantee I'll be worried." Alex admits.
Maggie smiles at her empathetically. "Well, I'm here if you need anything Danvers."
"Thank you."
Alex gives Maggie a quick kiss before pulling back with a gentle, dopey grin. She doesn't even care that they kissed out in the open or anything. She reaches down and takes Maggie's hand. They walk toward the courtyard together.
Wow, a lot happened. Including things that even I didn't expect. Soon, the chapters will probably be switching between Alex's point of view and Kara's. So that means Lena's arriving soon ;) And... Sanvers date! Thank you all for reading and for your lovely comments! Stay awesome!
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