YOU Should Have Told Me.

Chapter 2: Trying

She didn't want to eaves drop. Kara and Alex looked as though they were discussing something serious, and she didn't want to interrupt them, but she knew that if she didn't confront Kara soon, she would talk herself out of it. Doing so would give her more time to wallow in the hurt and embarrassment that came from being so devastatingly betrayed for so long, which would surely lead her down a slippery slope to hatred and revenge. No, she had to do this and she had to do this now. Coming closer to Kara and Alex, she caught the end of their conversation.

"You're right. Not tonight."

"What's not tonight?" Lena was trying to hide the fact that she'd heard them say her name.

"Uh, Kara here was trying to talk me into ordering pizza and pot stickers. I told her we have PLENTY of food already."

Liar.

"She's right Kara! There's more than enough wine and food for a small army! But um, I was actually wondering if I could speak with you privately. Its been a rather upsetting day and have a few things I need to get off of my chest."

She may not have had super senses, but she could tell that Kara was surprised by the request.

"Absolutely. How about we say good night to everyone and I'll walk you home. Brainy is probably going to keep cheating anyway."

Lena nodded. She'd secretly hoped that Kara had asked if they could talk tomorrow, she should have known that Kara would drop everything and everyone the second her friend needed. Secret identity and deception aside, Kara was an amazing friend. They told everyone they were going to turn in for the night, and after several awkward hugs, they were on their way.

It had already been planned that Lena would stay with Kara for the evening. After the day she'd had, Kara had insisted that she not stay alone. Lucky for Lena, Kara's loft was only a few blocks from J'onn's office. She was in good shape, but the nervousness surrounding the impending conversation was making her head spin.

Neither of them said a word for most of the walk. Kara was obviously waiting for Lena to say something, but this wasn't exactly a casual conversation. It was late, but there were still others out walking, going to and from restaurants and bars with friends and family. She couldn't exactly say, "oh by the way Kara, I know you're Supergirl!" No. This conversation required privacy, she was upset by Kara's deception, but she knew what a big deal it was to keep her secret identity a secret. Lex may be dead, but he isn't the only bad guy who could use that information to hurt her. Still, she was ready to get this conversation over with so she could at least TRY to relax.

Kara must have heard Lena's hear racing, because without saying a word she wrapped her arm around her shoulder and pulled her in for a friendly hug. What was meant as an innocent act to comfort a friend ignited something unfamiliar within her. This wasn't the first time Kara had done this, she was very physical with her affection after all. But with everything going through Lena's head, it only made her heart beat faster. It was all she could do not to lay it all out right there in the middle of the road.

After what felt like an eternity, they made it to Kara's loft. She opened the door and allowed Lena to go first. The door had only just closed behind her when Lena couldn't take it any longer.

"I know."

Silence. Kara was still facing the door, but Lena couldn't risk making eye contact with her. She was hardly holding it together as it was. As Kara turned to look at her friend, Lena could only stare at the floor. Not out of shame, but out of need. She couldn't let Kara see the hurt in her eyes.

"I know who you are. You're Supergirl."

Even without super hearing, Lena could hear Kara's heart beat. She still couldn't bring herself to look at her, and apparently Kara was having a similar issue. Neither of them moved for what seemed like hours.