And I Didn't Notice

Chapter 25 (Kara's POV)

Not edited! I will get to that at a later time. Apologizes!! 

      It's been a day since I told Lena who I am. It hasn't necessarily been radio silence but it hasn't been the same either. Currently, I'm at CatCo typing away at my computer. The kids are apparently at the D.E.O with Alex. They're trying to figure out what to do with what remains of Scorch. 

      My mind is heavy. Lena knows my identity and I'm still unsure how she feels about it. The kids being here is great but also very confusing.  I can already feel myself getting attached to these kids, that will eventually go back to their own earth. It was silly of me to ever think they'd want to stay. They can't stay. At least Allen and Scott can't, I don't think. 

      "Excuse me?" A soft voice came from my office door. I couldn't help but smile to myself, knowing exactly who that voice belonged too.

      "Come in!" I chirped with excitement. The door opened and there was Lena, with take out in her hand.  She walked over to my desk and placed the food down. I hesitantly got up from my chair to greet her. "Lena, thank you so much!" I inched over towards her, unsure if hugging is still off-limits.  

      "No need, I figured you'd be hungry. You always are." Lena said, smiling slightly to herself.

      "You know me too well! Thank you again, you didn't have too." I expressed with joy. Lena shrugged and backed up towards the door. 

      "I thought I did." The brunette nearly whispered. Everything froze. My breath clogged up my throat. I knew what she meant. I gulped, attempting to swallow the air, before clarifying with her what she meant. 

      "What," I asked. 

      "I thought I knew you. Kara Danvers, my sweet innocent Kara Danvers. The young woman who fantasized over unhealthy foods, fluffy animals, and game night! Now I find out she's also this crime-fighting God, this-this being who is capable of getting so angry they beat on a child. I thought I knew you. Kara Danvers. That's not even your name. Kara Zor-El. Who is Kara Zor-El?" Lena said with desperation. Tears were now running down her cheeks. 'I did this,' is all I can think to myself. I get closer to her, in an attempt to comfort her, but she only backs away more. "I brought you food because I knew you'd be to busy to eat and you're always hungry. That's all I came here for. I-I need some air. Talk to you later." she rushed to say before leaving my office. She doesn't know me, Kara Zor-El. I finished my article within seconds, thanks to super speed, and rush over to the D.E.O. 

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      When I got to the D.E.O. it was surprisingly calm. I found Alex talking to the kids. It was nice to see her in her element sharing it with her kid, niece, and friends.  She had a certain shine. It didn't take her long to notice me. 

      "Hey Alex," I said. The kids looked over to me and smiled. Logan seemed to be enjoying himself more. Katie seemed more comfortable. Alex got up from her seat and walked over to me. 

      "Hey. Not that I mind but why are you here?" my sister asked. 

      "I need to make things right with Lena. I thought she was cool with it but apparently she isn't. I hurt her, badly."

      "Oh, okay. Calm your horses. What can I do?" Alex asked with concern.  I can't help but take a deep breath. 

      "Okay. I uh, I need your pleather pantsuit." I said nervously. I could feel Alex's wheels turning in her head.  

      "I want to ask why but I'll just leave it to you. Yeah, sure. You can borrow it." Alex said. I couldn't contain my excitement. Secretly I have been eying that pantsuit for a while. She never wears it and it looks awesome on me! I never bothered to ask to borrow it because it didn't fit the Kara Danvers look.  Good thing today I am not going to walk around as Kara Danvers.