Appreciating what we have is a big step. I didn't used to, I just had...tunnel vision, I guess. Anything that wasn't right in front of me didn't matter. Kara, yes. It's already official to us. My family is yours and yours is mine. That definitely means I need to get to know Alex better. You will? Because my shirts look even better on you. I may have a picture of you saved wearing one of them. I feel *a little* guilty for him staring at you, though. The last time you did, I couldn't even think straight, just...how good it felt.
You're right, and until then, the trips are going to be more frequent, less time apart. Only a show for you, but yes. How do you feel about a very adult version of hide and seek? Except all of Star City is game, and despite the super senses, I think I can make it a challenge for you to find me.
Kara...I didn't know you could sing, or that it would sound so beautiful. I just...that's amazing
When you're here, we are right in front of you. More or less. But I know what you mean, and that could have been me, too. If things had been even a little different growing up. But it wasn't, and I'm glad for it. To be honest, it's been official for me here since you gave me that necklace. That night, you gave me enough of a scare to make me think about what life would be like without you. And thankfully, I'm able to think of you under my desk instead of me, living alone. You will get to know Alex, trust me. Overprotective sister. Yeah, I will. Just a little guilty? he's more than a bit of a... what do you call it? Buzzkill. Just wait until I see you again. That's all I'll say.
That's definitely a fantastic belated Christmas gift. That and the show, since you're throwing that in, too. Ohhhhhh well, you're not going to be able to think *at all* when I find you.
It's just for you, Ollie. I don't do karaoke nights or anything.
We are, I just...I used to not care about having a future, or the way it was going to be spent. I cared about that night and going out as the Arrow. You? I still care about how we're going to spend each night, but I'm not afraid of wondering about what's next, either. Scaring you wasn't ever my intention, but I know exactly what you mean. Moments like that...you think about what can be lost. Overprotective I can handle, since I don't blame her for feeling that way. Buzzkill definitely suits. Kara...you're killing me, and at the same time, even more to look forward tp.
You should get used to it, not that you ever ask for gifts, but spoiling you has become one of my life missions. Hm, I do appreciate the confidence...it's a matter of 'if' you find me, though.
You...for me? No one has ever done anything like that before.
Boy am I glad that's changed for you. I've never felt that way before, but both of us have lost time we can't get back. That's how I know that you deserve to have full days to look forward to. Not just the nights. And that's why I'm not afraid or worried about what comes next, either. Come to think of it, uncertainty has never been a thing I've felt where you're concerned. I know--it just made me consider things I hadn't before, and realize some others. Like how I never want my life to be without you in it now. Well, I've been overprotective when it comes to her girlfriend. Just a little. So it'll make she and I even. Mm, that's good. Maybe you should think of me, uh. Under your desk.
Do you know why, beyond that I don't really need anything? Because you've given me things I can't ever put a price tag on just by being in my life and feeling the way you do about me. Oh, no. It'll be *when*.
( She's not sure how much he's been told about her superhearing. And for the moment, she's going to be content to let him find out from experience. )
Get used to it, because you're special. if you like it, I'll sing for you more often.
Those are the kind of changes worth making, ones that just happen, not forced or asked for. Considering...how much of a jerk I was to you at first, I guess I'm just grateful it didn't put you off altogether. It was a strange feeling. Trying to wrap my head around the alien and still being attracted to you. You won't be without me. I've seen things that defy convention, that go beyond anything I could ever believe, and you've probably seen that tenfold...still don't think there's something out there powerful enough to keep us apart. Technically I put an arrow thru Thea's ex-boyfriend's leg...but it wasn't *only* because he was dating her. or mostly. You...under my desk...I think there just went any chance of me getting work done.
That's the thing. This feeling, always wanting to give you more, I can't help it. You're my strength and weakness at the same time. That probably sounds dangerous, but I like it. That confident, huh? I may have a few tricks up my sleeve.
Like it doesn't do how it made me feel justice. I want to you to do it in person, Kara. If you're willing.
Just so it's on the record: you don't need to worry about me asking you to change. I... learned that lesson, before I met you, and I'm glad for it. You were kind of a jerk, but I could tell you were having a tough time processing everything. What you went through on that ship--I went through something almost identical. There's no need to explain that to me. My sister had to pull me out of that fantasy I was stuck in. It didn't hurt that I thought you were cute. And then you apologized, so we were good. That goes both ways; you won't be without be, either. Yeah, and I still need to tell you about them. This last year was, uh. Interesting. Ouch! I assume he was okay, though? MISSION ACCOMPLISHED. Since I'm not getting any work done, you might as well have the same... problem.
If I'm your *weakness*, at least I'm pretty durable, right? ;) There, I've found something positive about that! I know, and I feel the same. But I just want to make sure you know that hwat you give doesn't need to be material stuff. I don't need a lot, if I've got you. it wouldn't be any kind of fun if you didn't! I'm more than okay with that. You might be the one tied up by the end of it.
Of course I'm willing. You can pick the song, even.
You're the last person I'd worry about when it comes to that. You've had plenty of chances, when others probably would have, and you've just...embraced what I told you. That's part of why I trust you so much, Kara. That I can tell you what I haven't really been willing to share before. What you went through, the dream, fantasy, whatever you want to call it...where you tempted to stay, too? Even just for a moment. Barry, Digg, any of them would tell you apologizing isn't something I do very often. You were kind of irresistible, though, and you deserved one. Good thing time. Is on our side, huh? He was okay, just too stubborn, and I couldn't have him following me, getting into danger. It seemed like a good idea at the time. Oh, I definitely have a problem right. A very hard and pressing problem.
Finding a positive seems to be a Kara Zor-El specialty and trust me when I say I'm not complaining. I can use that kind of balance in my life. No, I don't need to give you material things, but I still want to. I still haven't taken you to the best ice cream parlor in Star City. Another date for the future. Do you see what you do to me? Make me grossly cute and domestic. If you manage to find me then I could say that's a deserving fate. I could also say it wouldn't be the first time I've thought about you doing it.
Pick the song and get to watch you. When I think I can't be more in love with you, you always find a way.
I could say almost the same thing, you know. It's hard, not fitting in and being expected to, and that's something I've dealt with myself. You're as beautiful on the inside as I find you on the outside. Which makes it easy to embrace all of you, just the way you are. I'm still honoured by that; but I know the feeling. Which is why I've told you things I've either told very few or nobody else at all.
Yeah, I did. I was back home, with my parents, my cousin and my aunt. I remember feeling like something wasn't right, but I just didn't want to leave them. Alex was in tears and begging me to come back with her. So... when you talked about being unnerved, I understood. Even if I was annoyed at the time. I got the feeling. And lucky for you, you've got a smile that takes my breath away. It worked. I'm glad, and I think I understand. Ish. :p Now would be a great time to test out your desk. That's what I'm thinking of.
We're both good at that, because your realism is something I really have come to rely on. Okay, so long as it can go both ways. !!!! Yesssss we totally have to go! Correction: you're being adorably cute and domestic. Sounds like we'll need a hotel room with a four poster bed. ;)
I've got a confession to make: I'm *still* falling in love with you. There's no end to it.
It's still hard for me to really get my head around sometimes, what it must have been like being here, this...foreign environment, with powers that no one else besides your cousin could understand. We were both outsiders, in different ways, maybe that's part of what makes our connection so strong. Though, now I have to ask you a completely silly question. What would happen if you sneezed? Would it send a door flying off the hinges?
You saw what you potentially missed out on, even while knowing it didn't...square away. That was me too. The 'what if' of marrying the girl I had grown up with. Our sisters both played a part. Also, I should probably tell you I've technically been married before...but considering it was under duress, and part of the League of Assassins, it wasn't exactly legally binding. Funny, that's the way I feel about your smile. Great minds think alike, Kara. As sturdy as my desk is, I suddenly get the feeling it wouldn't be able to withstand us.
You've helped me see that line. There's a difference between being realistic and being jaded. I didn't always lean towards the former. We'll go the next time you visit, and head to the top of Star Bridge to enjoy it. Mint chocolate, just so you know. That's my go to. I like your description better. Oh....have I ever mentioned I have a standing hotel room always waiting for me? The perks of being friends with the owner.
No end to it...you're right, I haven't stopped falling either. The good news I've been holding off telling you? Mostly because I wanted to see your face when I did. Cisco said the device will be ready for me next week.
Scary. Jeremiah gave me the glasses because my x-ray vision was haywire when I first got here. All the other kids in school thought I was a freak. But minus the powers, I think you have a better idea of how it felt than any human I've ever met. Which is why I agree with you. And why I don't feel like I need to hold anything back with you. Uhhh well. I only get sick when I solar flare because I'm not vaccinated against anything, period. So nope! :p
You, too? I'm glad... that we both knew it wasn't real. That must've made our fight with the Dominators afterward so satisfying. My aunt's husband set a parasitic plant on me that did it. And yeah, I hit him after. It felt good. You were married in your dream? Um. Oh. Well, if you didn't choose it or love the person involved--then all I'll say is that I'm glad you got out of it. Or that you can. Divorce is still a new concept to me... it was illegal on Krypton. Mm. I broke my bed frame once in college. And that was just me. The desk has no chance.
I give you most of the credit, honestly. You think that way because you want to, right? Which is great! Being happy does wonders. Ollie... that sounds perfect. And I'll be sure to remember that! The cherry cheesecake kind is mine. No, you didn't! We'll have to uh. Invent an excuse for you to take an hour or two off to enjoy it. I mean if you'd want to spend more time, I'd hardly complain.
Ahhhhhh yes! You saying that tempts me to go home early and I still can't leave my desk. It tingles every time I move.
You were never a freak, Kara. Asking kids to understand that isn't easy. That doesn't mean you deserved it...you didn't. And x ray vision problems or no, I like the glasses. Understanding you is just...you make it easy. Being so sincere and honest. I don't care how, I don't know, cheesy it is to say, you're always going to fit in with me. You're incredibly durable, hot and immune to allergies. That's not a bad combination.
It did, because they made Thea see it too, and she was heartbroken over having to leave. For that alone, I wanted to make them pay. I was almost married in mine...we never actually got the ceremony. As far as the League went, no there wasn't choice or love involved, it was 'Marry my daughter and take my place or Star City burns to the ground'. More...I didn't want you to find out later, from anyone else. There's only one person I'm willing to give any kind of forever to. And I may have grinned just a little at you getting to punch the man who did that to you. Another challenge, huh? I want to see how much fun it use we can go thru then.
Because I want to, and because I have better motivation than at any other penny in my life. Being happy still feels a little foreign sometimes but...I'm getting used to it, with you. Cherry cheesecake, I'm definitely remembering that for the future whenever I make you mad ;) I don't think I'd be able to get enough of you in even two hours.
I should feel bad about leaving you that way, but I don't. Since you've done it to me. Even if I went home right now, I'd still be thinking about you.
I know. But when I see little girls being pushed around now, I step in and lend a hand. I had it easier at home than Alex did, so in some way, I didn't mind. Eliza was harder on her and easier on me, because of what I'd lost. She thought Alex should be more responsible, I guess. They got into it about that last Thanksgiving, because I'd become Supergirl. I kind of. Reminded Eliza that I shouldn't be blameless when it was my choice. I'm glad you like the glasses! That's really cheesy, but I love it. i told you before that I'm at home with you, but the truth is you are my home. For a human, you're pretty durable and hot, too. Just saying!
Oh no. :( I need to give her a hug next time I see her. Well, we did, and I'm glad I could help. After what they did to my people, too. My parents... in mine, were trying to suggest possible matches for me. I'm pretty grateful that Alex put an end to that, at least. What the--I mean, that was *cruel*. Thank you, but I'm just glad you got out of that, and your city is safe. It wasn't your choice, and you didn't love her. Knowing that alone would've been enough for me. But again: thank you. I really appreciate that you told me. There's only one person I want any kind of forever with, for the record. Take a picture next time! Your smiles make my days brighter. And it *did* feel good--I, uh. More than hit him really, but he deserved it. I've got a bit of a temper. Maybe. Why not, right?
Seeing you happy makes *me* happy. As cheesy as it sounds, it's true. You should get used to it, because whether you end up making me mad sometimes or not, you're stuck with me. Ha! I gave that away, so that's fair. It's something that I can say with confidence that I love you more than I love food, because I REALLY love food. :P Do you want to know something? I don't think I would, either.
You should! Because I've got Jerkus Maximus staring at me right now--I mean my boss. Maybe this warrants a trip to your office when the work day's over.
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You're right, and until then, the trips are going to be more frequent, less time apart. Only a show for you, but yes. How do you feel about a very adult version of hide and seek? Except all of Star City is game, and despite the super senses, I think I can make it a challenge for you to find me.
Kara...I didn't know you could sing, or that it would sound so beautiful. I just...that's amazing
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That's definitely a fantastic belated Christmas gift. That and the show, since you're throwing that in, too. Ohhhhhh well, you're not going to be able to think *at all* when I find you.
It's just for you, Ollie. I don't do karaoke nights or anything.
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You should get used to it, not that you ever ask for gifts, but spoiling you has become one of my life missions. Hm, I do appreciate the confidence...it's a matter of 'if' you find me, though.
You...for me? No one has ever done anything like that before.
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Do you know why, beyond that I don't really need anything? Because you've given me things I can't ever put a price tag on just by being in my life and feeling the way you do about me. Oh, no. It'll be *when*.
( She's not sure how much he's been told about her superhearing. And for the moment, she's going to be content to let him find out from experience. )
Get used to it, because you're special. if you like it, I'll sing for you more often.
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That's the thing. This feeling, always wanting to give you more, I can't help it. You're my strength and weakness at the same time. That probably sounds dangerous, but I like it. That confident, huh? I may have a few tricks up my sleeve.
Like it doesn't do how it made me feel justice. I want to you to do it in person, Kara. If you're willing.
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If I'm your *weakness*, at least I'm pretty durable, right? ;) There, I've found something positive about that! I know, and I feel the same. But I just want to make sure you know that hwat you give doesn't need to be material stuff. I don't need a lot, if I've got you. it wouldn't be any kind of fun if you didn't! I'm more than okay with that. You might be the one tied up by the end of it.
Of course I'm willing. You can pick the song, even.
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Finding a positive seems to be a Kara Zor-El specialty and trust me when I say I'm not complaining. I can use that kind of balance in my life. No, I don't need to give you material things, but I still want to. I still haven't taken you to the best ice cream parlor in Star City. Another date for the future. Do you see what you do to me? Make me grossly cute and domestic. If you manage to find me then I could say that's a deserving fate. I could also say it wouldn't be the first time I've thought about you doing it.
Pick the song and get to watch you. When I think I can't be more in love with you, you always find a way.
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Yeah, I did. I was back home, with my parents, my cousin and my aunt. I remember feeling like something wasn't right, but I just didn't want to leave them. Alex was in tears and begging me to come back with her. So... when you talked about being unnerved, I understood. Even if I was annoyed at the time. I got the feeling. And lucky for you, you've got a smile that takes my breath away. It worked. I'm glad, and I think I understand. Ish. :p Now would be a great time to test out your desk. That's what I'm thinking of.
We're both good at that, because your realism is something I really have come to rely on. Okay, so long as it can go both ways. !!!! Yesssss we totally have to go! Correction: you're being adorably cute and domestic. Sounds like we'll need a hotel room with a four poster bed. ;)
I've got a confession to make: I'm *still* falling in love with you. There's no end to it.
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You saw what you potentially missed out on, even while knowing it didn't...square away. That was me too. The 'what if' of marrying the girl I had grown up with. Our sisters both played a part. Also, I should probably tell you I've technically been married before...but considering it was under duress, and part of the League of Assassins, it wasn't exactly legally binding. Funny, that's the way I feel about your smile. Great minds think alike, Kara. As sturdy as my desk is, I suddenly get the feeling it wouldn't be able to withstand us.
You've helped me see that line. There's a difference between being realistic and being jaded. I didn't always lean towards the former. We'll go the next time you visit, and head to the top of Star Bridge to enjoy it. Mint chocolate, just so you know. That's my go to. I like your description better. Oh....have I ever mentioned I have a standing hotel room always waiting for me? The perks of being friends with the owner.
No end to it...you're right, I haven't stopped falling either. The good news I've been holding off telling you? Mostly because I wanted to see your face when I did. Cisco said the device will be ready for me next week.
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You, too? I'm glad... that we both knew it wasn't real. That must've made our fight with the Dominators afterward so satisfying. My aunt's husband set a parasitic plant on me that did it. And yeah, I hit him after. It felt good. You were married in your dream? Um. Oh. Well, if you didn't choose it or love the person involved--then all I'll say is that I'm glad you got out of it. Or that you can. Divorce is still a new concept to me... it was illegal on Krypton. Mm. I broke my bed frame once in college. And that was just me. The desk has no chance.
I give you most of the credit, honestly. You think that way because you want to, right? Which is great! Being happy does wonders. Ollie... that sounds perfect. And I'll be sure to remember that! The cherry cheesecake kind is mine. No, you didn't! We'll have to uh. Invent an excuse for you to take an hour or two off to enjoy it. I mean if you'd want to spend more time, I'd hardly complain.
Ahhhhhh yes! You saying that tempts me to go home early and I still can't leave my desk. It tingles every time I move.
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It did, because they made Thea see it too, and she was heartbroken over having to leave. For that alone, I wanted to make them pay. I was almost married in mine...we never actually got the ceremony. As far as the League went, no there wasn't choice or love involved, it was 'Marry my daughter and take my place or Star City burns to the ground'. More...I didn't want you to find out later, from anyone else. There's only one person I'm willing to give any kind of forever to. And I may have grinned just a little at you getting to punch the man who did that to you. Another challenge, huh? I want to see how much fun it use we can go thru then.
Because I want to, and because I have better motivation than at any other penny in my life. Being happy still feels a little foreign sometimes but...I'm getting used to it, with you. Cherry cheesecake, I'm definitely remembering that for the future whenever I make you mad ;) I don't think I'd be able to get enough of you in even two hours.
I should feel bad about leaving you that way, but I don't. Since you've done it to me. Even if I went home right now, I'd still be thinking about you.
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Oh no. :( I need to give her a hug next time I see her. Well, we did, and I'm glad I could help. After what they did to my people, too. My parents... in mine, were trying to suggest possible matches for me. I'm pretty grateful that Alex put an end to that, at least. What the--I mean, that was *cruel*. Thank you, but I'm just glad you got out of that, and your city is safe. It wasn't your choice, and you didn't love her. Knowing that alone would've been enough for me. But again: thank you. I really appreciate that you told me. There's only one person I want any kind of forever with, for the record. Take a picture next time! Your smiles make my days brighter. And it *did* feel good--I, uh. More than hit him really, but he deserved it. I've got a bit of a temper. Maybe. Why not, right?
Seeing you happy makes *me* happy. As cheesy as it sounds, it's true. You should get used to it, because whether you end up making me mad sometimes or not, you're stuck with me. Ha! I gave that away, so that's fair. It's something that I can say with confidence that I love you more than I love food, because I REALLY love food. :P Do you want to know something? I don't think I would, either.
You should! Because I've got Jerkus Maximus staring at me right now--I mean my boss. Maybe this warrants a trip to your office when the work day's over.