SuperGirl: Oneshots

Twilight Au: A Dangerous Curiosity

Kara couldn't shake the encounter with Lena. As she walked through the quiet, rain-slicked streets of Forks that evening, her thoughts spiraled. Lena's presence was haunting, her warning lingering in Kara's mind like a whisper she couldn't ignore.

The town seemed especially empty that night, the streetlights casting long shadows on the damp pavement. Kara had decided to walk home, hoping the fresh air would clear her head, but each step only brought her back to the same place: Lena. She knew she was in over her head. There was something about Lena Luthor, something otherworldly. And if Kara was honest with herself, that mystery was exactly what drew her closer.

The next day at school, she found herself scanning the hallways for any sign of Lena. Despite her earlier warnings, Kara couldn't stay away. It wasn't just curiosity; it was like a magnetic pull she had no control over.

In biology class, she caught sight of Lena across the room. Their eyes met, and for a brief moment, Lena's carefully guarded mask slipped. Kara thought she saw something akin to longing—fleeting but undeniable. But Lena quickly looked away, her expression hardening again.

After class, Kara steeled herself and followed Lena down the crowded hallway. She didn't stop until they reached a deserted corner of the school, where Lena turned, her face a mixture of exasperation and resignation.

"Kara," Lena said, her tone guarded. "What do you want?"

Kara hesitated, then took a step forward. "I don't know, honestly. But I can't just ignore... whatever this is between us."

Lena's jaw clenched, her eyes darkening. "You don't know what you're talking about," she said, her voice low. "You don't understand the danger."

Kara shook her head. "Maybe I don't. But I can handle it. You don't have to push everyone away just because you're afraid."

Lena's gaze softened for a moment before her expression hardened once more. "Afraid?" she murmured, almost to herself. "You have no idea what I'm afraid of."

A tense silence settled between them. Kara's heart pounded, but she held Lena's gaze, refusing to back down. She wanted to reach out, to tear down the walls Lena had so carefully constructed.

Then, without warning, Lena's face softened, and she took a step closer. "Fine," she whispered. "If you're so determined to know, meet me tonight. Out by the cliffs."

Kara's pulse quickened. "I'll be there."

The night air was colder than she expected as Kara made her way to the cliffs. The moon cast a pale glow over the landscape, illuminating the rocky shore below. She could hear the crashing waves, a steady rhythm that matched her heartbeat.

Lena was already there, standing at the edge of the cliff, her silhouette sharp against the night sky. She turned as Kara approached, her expression unreadable.

"You shouldn't have come," Lena said, though her tone held no real bite.

"But I did," Kara replied, standing beside her. "Now are you going to tell me why you keep pushing me away?"

Lena looked out over the ocean, her eyes distant. "It's not about pushing you away, Kara. It's about protecting you. From me."

Kara frowned. "Protecting me? Lena, I don't need protection."

Lena gave a bitter laugh, her gaze falling to the waves below. "You don't understand," she said quietly. "There are things about me... things I can't control."

Kara took a breath, steadying herself. "Then tell me."

For a long moment, Lena was silent. Then she spoke, her voice barely a whisper. "I'm not... like you, Kara. I'm not human."

Kara's heart skipped a beat, but she didn't move. She'd suspected something was different about Lena, something beyond the ordinary, but hearing her admit it sent a thrill down her spine.

"What are you?" Kara asked, her voice steady.

Lena looked at her, her eyes filled with a mix of fear and vulnerability. "A vampire," she said softly. "I was changed a long time ago, against my will. Since then, I've had to live... apart. Isolated, hiding what I am."

Kara was silent, letting Lena's words sink in. The pieces were falling into place: the distant looks, the way she kept herself apart from everyone else, the way she seemed to carry the weight of the world on her shoulders.

"Is that why you keep pushing me away?" Kara asked gently. "Because of what you are?"

Lena's gaze flicked to her, her eyes dark and haunted. "Yes. I don't want to hurt you, Kara. Being close to me is dangerous. I can barely control myself sometimes."

Kara felt a surge of determination. "You won't hurt me. I know you won't."

Lena shook her head, a pained expression crossing her face. "You're so sure," she whispered. "But I'm not."

Without thinking, Kara reached out and took Lena's hand. Lena's fingers were cold, almost painfully so, but Kara held on, refusing to let go.

"You're stronger than you think," Kara said softly. "You don't have to be afraid."

Lena looked down at their joined hands, a flicker of surprise in her eyes. She seemed to struggle with herself for a moment, then finally, she relaxed, her fingers tightening around Kara's.

"You have no idea what you're getting yourself into," Lena murmured, a faint smile breaking through her guarded expression.

Kara smiled back, her heart racing. "Maybe not. But I'm not going anywhere."

They stood in silence, the night settling around them. For the first time, Lena allowed herself to lean into Kara's warmth, letting go of her fear, if only for a moment.

The waves crashed below, a constant reminder of the world they stood apart from. But in that moment, none of it mattered. They were just two souls, bound by secrets and drawn together by something neither could explain. And for now, that was enough.