*Lena and Kara first meet*
Lena's POV
My day was full of boring meetings about finance and numbers of the company, most of which I numbed myself from and didn't even listen too. The only reason I was in the meeting was because I was the CEO. They didn't actually need me there, so in my mind I was so far away. The only thing I looked slightly forward to was an interview I had scheduled for today. Many see me as a cold hearted bitch, but whenever I am with one on one reporters I always try to make them feel welcome and even with me. The issue is they usually already have an image of me, cruel and horrid like my brother. Most of them never care to look past that and it frustrates me. But I never give up on trying to make them feel comfortable.
I was interested to see who would turn up for this one.
As I stared at the clock, counting down the minutes until the meeting was over, Jess, my assistant texted me saying the interviewers were already here. Thank God. This gives me a reason to get out of here. I texted Jess back telling her to tell them to meet me in my office and I'll be with them shortly. I excused myself from the several men droning on in front of me and walked to the elevator leading to my office.
As I got off it, I could hear a full laugh coming from the open door of my office and it warmed me slightly.
I silently slipped into my office, going unnoticed by the two reporters who were clearly looking around the room expectantly. I heard the woman who was turned away from me say to the man next to her nervously.'Do you think she'll like me? I heard she's very cold. This is my first interview. Oh gosh I'm so scared. What if she thinks my questions are boring? What if she thinks they're too personal?' I saw the man pat her on the back supportively and lovingly but not romantically, leading me to believe they were somehow related.
'Gosh this room is lovely' the woman exclaimed.
I decided it would be time for me to show myself so I spoke.
'You think? I personally like this style but some don't. I'm glad we agree' I smiled at the back of her as she stiffened. The man next to her turned quicker than her and I could see him visibly tense.
'Lena Luthor.' He said with a steely glance.
'Clarke Kent.' I said in a soft tone, not stoping down to his level as he has never done a bad thing to me.
'And who might this be?' I said gently, finally turning to the woman next to him. A woman I hadn't had a proper look at until now. If I had I'd of realised she is stunning. Her warm and inviting eyes were ice blue, a beautiful contrast to her light, soft blonde hair flowing around her face. Her skin had a soft glow to it. No scratch that her whole being had a soft glow to it, drawing me in. She seemed to be examining me in the same way I was examining her but probably not saying the same things in her head.
Kara's POV
I hope she hadn't heard what I had said before about being a nervous wreck as that would make me even more so. As Clarke turned to acknowledge her, I slowly turned too, not expecting what I saw. She wore a tight pencil skirt and loose white blouse and had a gentle but closed off demeanour. Her long black hair shaped her face that held the most miraculous green eyes I've ever laid my own eyes on. I couldn't tear my gaze away from them. Her focus turned on me, obviously having asked a question which my mind had blocked out due to the vision before me. As my Brian finally started to rewire itself after its initial shock, I stuttered,' Oh hi um- I'm- I'm Kara Danvers' and stuck my slightly shaken hand out for her to shake. I nervously looked at her and smiled lightly when she took my hand.
Lena's POV
Her hand was obviously shaking so I gently took it and squeezed. Not firmly, but assertively none the less. The feeling of her hand in mine stunned me. It was like small electric shocks went through my body. I looked for any kind of clue that she had witnessed the same thing, and saw a faint crinkle in between her eyebrows. I don't know if that was a natural thing for her or not seeing as I'd just met her so I shook off my feeling.
Kara's POV
Had she felt that too? I couldn't tell as her face was reserved but I had certainly felt that all the way to my core. She slid her hand out of mine and my body instantly wanted that contact back. I was confused as to why that was but pushed it down as she beckoned us over to sit in front of her desk. Clarke started off the interview with simple questions such as 'How was your day?', something he clearly wasn't comfortable with doing but had to do. But I loved every minute of it. I cling onto her every response as if they were a cliff I had nearly fallen off. Each one was poetic and the way she said them made each word feel smooth and intoxicating.
C: So Lena you are the CEO of L-Corp?
L: I am indeed Mr Clarke. But you seem to know that already don't you?
C: Yes, that I do. So how was your day?
L: Hmm, a mixture I guess. A lot of meetings involving me but not involving me. And your day? How was it?
C: Okay cut the caring crap I think we should start don't you?
I had never seen Clarke act like that and it set me on edge. I don't understand why he was being so mean.
L: Mr Kent I don't quite know what you mean. I was simply asking about your day as I am intrigued as to how it was. Is that a crime all of a sudden?
I finally picked up the courage to speak, not liking Clarke's cold tone towards the woman.
I said,' No it truly isn't Ms Luthor. I for one had a good day filled with writing and reports.' trying to cover for my cousins distasteful behaviour.
L: That is lovely to hear Miss Danvers. I would love to chat more about your days but I believe you have some questions for me and I would not like to keep you from more writing and reports.
She smiled softly at me, looking into my eyes as if searching my soul. I was mesmerised by her eyes and I didn't clock that it was an invitation for me to speak again. Thankfully Clarke did instead.
C: So why do you want to rename the company from Luther Corp to L-Corp. It seems stupid to me.
He muttered the last bit under his breath, but it clearly wasn't quite enough as I saw Ms Luthor's face drop slightly. As she regained her composure, she glanced at me and started to talk.
L: I wanted to rid the company of my last name, similar to me wanting to rid myself of it. The history and horror it holds now thanks to Lex is tying me and the building down. I never wanted any of the things Lex wanted or my mother. The name Luthor seems to tie together all of their beliefs and push them down on me. And I don't want that anymore.
The way she spoke of her family made me feel a deep pity for her. It was clear she loved them deeply, but stood no where near them or their morals, and I liked her for that.
C: And you really think the public will believe that? They aren't stupid you know. No one will think that you are any better than them.
I felt a sudden burn of anger for my cousin. He clearly wasn't seeing what I was seeing. I briefly stood up, catching both of their attention. I firmly said,' I think that. She is obviously just trying to make a name for herself and if your report isn't going to show that then I think I can finish up here.' I didn't knows where this sudden urge to protect Lena had come from but I went with it anyway.
Lena butted in saying,'Thank you Miss Danvers but it's fine. I have gotten used to the anger people feel for my family to be taken out on me. But she is right Mr Kent, if you are angry at Lex you cannot take it out on me in this interview.
Clarke looked down and I thought he was going to apologise but instead he looked up into her eyes and said,'Well it seems I cannot continue with this interview. Good day Miss Luthor. You can finish up Kara' He left swiftly.
Lena's POV
I watched the broad man leave my office and turned my attention back to the seemingly shocked woman. She immediately said,' I am so sorry for that. I've never seen him like that, it's not like him at all. Oh gosh I truly am sorry that was cruel.'
I looked into her eyes and said softly,' It's okay Miss Danvers, like I said I'm used to it.'
Her shoulders tensed as she replied,' No one should be used to that type of behaviour from people. It's malicious and rude and should never be done.'
'Hey at least your not one of them' I smiled at her. 'Shall we continue with the interview?'
'Yes' she smiled back.
Little did either of them know this was the first of many interactions.
Three years later...
'Does anyone have any reason why these two women should not be married?' The priest asked.
'Yes'. Both women tore their gaze off of each other and looked around and so did the crowd, looking for the voice that had spoken. Out of the shadows came Clarke.
'Kara what are you doing? She is a Luthor!'
I glanced back at my soon to be wife, waiting for her to say whatever she was going to say. She stepped away from my hands and I started to believe she was going to never come back and see Clarke's side of the story. Instead, she walked back down the isle to meet him halfway and spoke slowly but loudly enough for me and the rest of the crowd to here her, knowing I would want to know what is being said.
'Clarke. She isn't a Luthor anymore. She's a Danvers and a Kor-el. I chose her to become my family and if that means loosing you, it's a sacrifice I'm willing to take. But I don't want her to replace you Clarke. I want her to join you. She's the love of my life. Ever since you dragged me into her office she's been the love of my life.'
A silent tear rolled down his cheek and he said,'I just don't want you to get hurt Kara.'
Kara chuckled slightly and replied,'Clarke, she's marrying me. That's the opposite of hurting me. She's making me happy. All her battles are going to be my battles now, I don't want one of them to be you.'
Clarke thought for a moment and his eyes wore conflicting emotions. Finally he looked over at me and all I could see was regret.
'I'm sorry Lena.' He said and he was defeated by his own guilt for holding back his apology for so long.
'Clarke, it's okay. It's always been okay.' I said, never hating him for how he treated me because I knew one day we would be family. He went back to his seat and while he did Kara glanced back to me and started walking back down the aisle all over again. I couldn't help a loving smile from shining through as I saw her coming back up to me.
'Shall we continue with the wedding?' The priest asked.
We both looked into each other's eyes, still constantly feeling the electric buzz each other made us feel.
'Yes' we answered in unison.
