Persistent

twelve

After a long day at the office Lena finally finished her meetings. I actually ended up falling asleep on the couch because of how long the day was. I moved myself there after sitting in my chair all day. I wanted to lay down while I waited because I was getting tired and didn't want to fall asleep sitting up. Lena gently running her hand up and down my arm is what woke me.

            Opening my eyes I found Lena sitting on the coffee table in front of me. She looked tired and drained as she ran her hand up and down my arm. I gave her a small smile as I rubbed my eyes trying to wake up a little.

            "Are you ready to go home?" Lena asked.

            "Very" I said and let Lena help me sit up. Once I was up I moved myself into the chair as Lena gathered the last of her things.

            When she was ready we left the office. Lena and I were the only ones still there as we left. The building was eerie without another soul there. But soon enough we returned to the estate. Lena and myself went right up to bed. We barely made it to bed before falling asleep.

            The next morning when I woke Lena was still asleep next to me. The sun was shining bright through the little crack of the shades and I was able to take in Lena. Her tank top strap was half way down her arm and her dark hair was a mess around the pillow. One thing I recently learned about Lena was that she didn't like to keep her hair up when she slept. I gently moved hair covering her face to the side.

            Once the hair was moved Lena's eyes slowly fluttered open. This morning her eyes are a bright blue color. I think this color is my favorite. Lena didn't say anything but just closed her eyes again and moved to lay her head on my chest. I wrapped my arms around the sleepy woman and held her close. Not long after that I found myself falling back asleep.

            The next time I woke up I found Lena sitting up in bed with a tray of food on her lap. When Lena saw I awake she gave me a smile and had me sit up before handing me my own plate of food. We ate breakfast together in bed while the tv was on in the background. The news was playing but I wasn't really paying attention. I was trying to think of the best way to bring up to Lena I want to go out on a date with her.

            I guess there is no time like the present to bring it up. I finished off my food and wiped my mouth before looking at the woman next to me.

            "Hey Lena what are you doing tonight?" I asked trying to control my shaking hands.

            "I didn't have any plans for today Kara, I kind of just wanted to relax today after such a long day yesterday, why do you ask?" Lena said and finished the piece of melon on her plate. Should I even ask now? Do it Kara, this is your chance.

            "I was wondering if you wanted to go out tonight, with me, on a date." I said finally spiting it out.

            Lena dropped her fork on her plate and turned her head to face me. Her face was void of emotion and I hated when she did that. It's hard to read her emotions on a good day because she was so good at hiding them and when she put her mask on it was next to impossible.

            "You want to go out on a date, with me?" Lena asked repeating my statement.

            "Yes, I do" I said and swallowed the lump in my throat.

            This was a total mistake. I don't know why I let Eve get in my head like this. I could very much so ruin my relationship with Lena and it was still a bit rocky after the Supergirl fallout.

            "I would like that very much." Lena said and blushed. 

            "You would?" I asked in shock and surprise.