Broken Hearts (SuperCorp)

Fire

Two weeks have passed since I last talked to Lena. Once I saw her standing on the balcony of L-Corp as I flew past. Supergirl's absence was noted by almost every media outlet but I soon dawned my cape again when an alien attack threatened a school bus full of children.

It felt good to be Supergirl again. Just a distraction really. It became my habit to fly to the DEO as soon as I was done with work. If there was nothing to do J'onn and I would spar. They were searching for a way to dampen my powers so I could practice with others but had little success.

I would return late at night to my apartment and try to sleep. I was restless though and got very little. Mostly I would lay awake and stare at my ceiling until it was near dawn and then go watch the sunrise.

The sunrise always made me think of Lena. Of the picture, she drew of me in her office. My heart was broken and this time I didn't think there was enough left to pull it back together. Like not only did Lena smash it but she took half the pieces with her.

I stir from where I sit on the fire escape. The sun is well above the horizon so I use my super speed to dress and make it to work on time. I know Alex would say I am being reckless with my powers but I don't really care too much anymore.

"Danvers!" Comes Snapper's gravely voice as I walk in the door.

"Tonight you are going to the Sun Gala being held by L-Corp to raise funds for their alternative energy. You're friends with the infamous Lena Luthor correct?" My mouth hangs open. I don't know, I want to say but it doesn't come out.

"Perfect. Make sure you get an exclusive quote then. We need a step up on the competition. We only have one pass so you go alone. The theme is fire so dress appropriately. You can have the day off to get ready. The rest of the details are in your email." Then Snapper Carr moves on to his next victim before I can object.

In a panic I decided to call Alex. Not only am I freaking out about seeing Lena, but also I have nothing to wear. Despite Alex's badass-ness, she was always better at clothing than me.

"Kara? Are you okay? Do you need me to come over?" Worry colored her voice like it did every time we talked for the past two weeks.

"Yes, no, I don't know. I have to go to this stupid Gala thing that Lena is hosting. I'm freaking out because I have to see and talk to her. Also, I have nothing to wear because it has a stupid theme. It's just stupid and I am freaking out." It all comes out in a rush because I am nervous.

"Relax Kara. What's the theme?" Alex's voice is calm and it helps steady me as well.

"Fire. I think it's because of the sun." She hums into the phone as she thinks.

"Okay. I think we have something here at the DEO that will work. It might need some changes but I'm sure I can have the undercover costume team work some magic."

I am pacing my apartment a few hours later waiting for Alex who said she was on her way. I spent the hours in between doing my hair and makeup. I had my hair in a knotted bun near the nape of my neck. I had used my super speed to race around and find something to do with my hair. I found these bright red, orange, and yellow beads that I was able to weave into it. And I must say it had an amazing effect, like little coals searching for something to light on fire. I hoped it would match the dress.

I spent the better part of that time doing and redoing my make up to get the perfect smokey eye. If I had to see Lena, I was going to look damn good.

A knock brings my pacing up short and then Alex comes in carrying a black garment bag. She lays it on the table so I can look inside. She catches my hand before I undo the zipper.