ODE

Chapter 13

Apparently, voting takes up the majority of the entire show. It's well passed 1 AM when Lena settles on top of her mattress. Ireland ended up in eleventh place, much to the disbelief of everyone in the room. Conor hadn't been lying, it truly was an experience.

Lena closes her eyes and is about to let the darkness carry her away, when she feels a sudden breeze against her skin. Her eyes flutter open and slowly focus on the figure standing next to the window. The figure is wearing a cape.

"Kara?" Lena whispers in disbelief. Did she drink too much wine?

"You're okay." Kara breathes out in relief. Her eyes stay glued to Lena's face, looking for any sign of discomfort.

Lena sits up and frowns.

"Why wouldn't I be?"

"I- I may have overreacted a bit when I couldn't get ahold of you. Did you- did you turn your phone off?"

Lena glances towards her nightstand and realizes her phone is still connected to its charger. Shit.

"I didn't realise."

"It's alright. You've got the watch, right?" Kara smiles, looking a whole lot calmer.

"Of course." Lena reassures her.

"Awesome." Kara looks at her as Lena lets out a long yawn. "You should get some rest. I'm going back home."

Kara is about to turn towards the window, when Lena's exhausted voice sounds through the room.

"Stay." She whispers so quietly, anyone besides a Kryptonian wouldn't have heard her.

Kara turns to look at her again, a bit unsure.

"If they need you, they can call you, right?" Lena goes on and Kara eventually nods in reply. She looks back towards the window and instead of climbing through it, she closes it.

"I think Alex wouldn't mind if I stay here for a few minutes. At least until you fall asleep." Kara smiles warmly.

Lena looks pleased and lifts the covers of her bed, waiting for Kara to get the hint and slip in. Kara takes off her boots and hangs her cape over the frame of the bed before slipping under the covers.

She turns to her side to face Lena.

"Hey."

"Hello yourself." Lena smirks.

"I missed you." Kara breathes. She reaches out to touch Lena's cheek as if she can't quite believe she's lying next to her.

Lena leans into the touch and closes her eyes.

Kara boldly pulls Lena closer and allows her to rest her head onto her shoulder. She's out within a minute.

When Lena wakes up in an empty bed, she can't help but feel a bit disappointed. With a sigh, she drags herself into the bathroom and gets ready for the day.

"Morning, sweetheart." Siobhan greets her again, this time not alone. Alodie and Ciara both shoot her a smile, while Conor and Adam seem to be deep into conversation on the other side of the table.

"Good morning." Lena greets them. She thanks her grandma when she's handed a cup of coffee and looks towards the boys.

"Adam? Can I talk to you for a moment?" She asks quietly.

"Of course." Adam points towards the empty chair in front of him.

"Should I..?" Conor moves to stand up, but Lena shakes her head.

"You don't have to, I don't mind. You could help, actually." Lena realizes.

Adam stares at her expectantly as she sits down.