Spinal Tap

Kara wakes up to a few rays of sunshine shining on her face. For the first time in what seems like forever Kara feels slightly peaceful. Peaceful because she feels comforted by the arms wrapped around her, the arms of Lena Luthor. Kara turns over to look at the young Luthor who is still asleep. Kara just studies her for a moment and thinks of how grateful she is that Lena is not only here with her, comforting her in her bed, but the fact that Lena is here at all. It could have been so easy for Lena to be mistrustful of Kara because she is Supergirl, due to everything that happened with Lex and Superman, but she wasn't. Lena had jumped headfirst into trying to save Alura, and she has been nothing short of wonderful. Lena has bonded with her daughter almost immediately, something take really fills Kara's heart with joy. All she knows is that Lena really is a special person and she is so glad she is here with her.

Kara pulls Lena closer to her for a moment just breathing in her comfort. Humming as she feels Lena's gentle breath. Kara just allows herself to relax tangled in Lena for a moment, she knows she needs this. Kara has been pretty emotionally destroyed recently, for obvious reasons. She has been bottling it all up and Lena has been the only one that really has been able to give Kara some relief, even if it's only temporary.

"Hmmmm..... morning." Lena says groggily as she wakes up.

Kara right away feels awkward. Lena was the one that offered to cuddle Kara and move into her bed to comfort her, and in return Kara has invaded Lena's personal space even more by taking her in for a deeper front facing hug.

"Sorry." Kara says as she immediately flinches away.

"Hey, it's okay." Lena says with a smile as she gently grabs Kara's arm.

Kara turns to look at Lena and sees Lena has such a genuine smile on her face. She clearly isn't put off even a little bit by Kara hugging her closer. Kara breathes a sigh of relief in response.

"Come back here." Lena says as she gestures for Kara to come closer.

Kara bites her lip and then hesitantly nods. Kara then moves closer to Lena, still hesitant as if expecting Lena to take away her offer at any moment. Lena is the one to pull Kara closer however, wrapping both her arms around the Kryptonian, causing Kara to rest her head on Lena's shoulder. Lena then begins to stroke the back of Kara's head to soothe her.

"I know you asked me here to help Alura. But I want you to know that I'm here for you as well. I can see how much you a hurting. So please, let me help you okay?" Lena says with so much care in her voice.

Kara begins to get tears in her eyes in response. Although for the first time in what seems like forever Kara is crying for a good reason, not because she's emotionally devastated.

"I.... I....." Kara sniffs, "Thank you....... I..... I don't know if...... I'll ever be able to repay ...... your kindness."

Lena smiles at Kara.

"And you'll never have to." Lena replies.

Kara and Lena remain like that for a few more minutes, with Lena just allowing Kara to have something that alleviates her horrible feelings just for a moment. But eventually the two women have to get up.

"Can..... can I shower first please? I'll be really quick...... I just.... want to see Alura as soon as possible." Kara says, nervously.

"Of course." Lena smiles.

Kara quickly speeds into the bathroom attached to the DEO sleeping quarters that Kara and Lena have been sharing. Lena in the mean time just goes through her bag that Jess brought for her, making a decision as to what clothes to wear.

"Okay I'm done." Kara says literally 30 seconds later.

Lena turns around to look at Kara surprised. She thinks for a moment that Kara must not have showered at all, all in a rush to see Alura as soon as possible. But Lena notices that Kara's hair is wet, so she must have showered. Lena just gets a confused look on her face. Luckily for her Kara notices.

"Super speed." Kara comments.

"Oh.... I forgot for a moment....." Lena replies, "I have to say, I'm very jealous of that particular use of your powers."

Kara smiles at Lena as she goes to retrieve clothes from her own bag that she has in the DEO. Kara gets out a pair of jeans and a comfy looking shirt. Much to Lena's surprise Kara then drops her towel to the floor, exposing her naked body to Lena. Not that Kara is looking at Lena or paying her any attention. Lena's eyes immediately go wide and she quickly looks away and heads into the bathroom.

When Lena is alone in the bathroom she feels her heart beating really fast as she lets out a sigh of relief. Her mind flashes to Kara's naked body which she saw part of for a few brief seconds. Lena saw some side boob but more devastatingly Lena saw the hint of abs on Kara's stomach. Lena can't help but groan thinking about them.

Lena gets into the shower and begins to get ready. She chastises herself for thinking some less than decent thoughts about Kara. She is here to save Alura, not to lust over an emotionally vulnerable mother. However, Lena can't help but think about running her hands over Kara's abs. She thinks that perhaps tonight they can sleep in the same bed again and she can 'innocently' move her hand in her 'sleep' under Kara's shirt to feel her abs. But then just as quickly Lena throws those thoughts away, being pretty disgusted in herself for even thinking of making such a violation of someone else's body.

By the time Lena gets out of the bathroom Kara has already left, obviously to go see her daughter as soon as possible. Lena can't help but be a bit relieved by this. She doesn't think that she'd be able to deal with getting dressed in front of Kara that well. Once Lena is dressed she gives herself a once over, just to make sure she doesn't look like a complete mess, not that she was trying to look good for anyone, at least not knowingly. Then once Lena decides she looks presentable she heads out of the room and makes her way to where Alura is staying.

As Lena enters the medical bay she notices Kara sitting by Alura's side kissing her forehead, saying some quiet words to her. Alex is standing by the foot of Alura's bed just checking on her vitals and writing a few things down on her chart. Then finally Eliza is sitting in the chair on the opposite side of the bed to where Kara is. Lena walks closer to Alura's bedside, Alex is the first to notice Lena and shoots her a slight smile that is obviously filled with worry. Eliza is the next to notice her.

"Good morning Lena. Did you sleep well?" Eliza asks with a smile.

"Uhh.... yes.... it was a nice sleep." Lena nods as Kara looks up at her with an awkward grin.

"'Ena...." Alura huffs out tiredly upon noticing Lena.

Kara moves away a bit from Alura's bedside so that Lena can move closer to her daughter.

"Hello darling. How are you feeling?" Lena asks as she crouches down to speak to the young half Kryptonian.

"Throat...... really hurts...." Alura says with tears in her eyes.

"Oh darling." Lena says with a sad look on her face as she takes the girl's hand in her own.

"I just told her that we can't give her anything until after the spinal tap." Kara explains sadly, not liking the idea of leaving her daughter in any pain or discomfort when she knows there is a solution.

"Yes, okay." Lena says to Kara and then looks at Alura again. "Darling we will need to do the spinal tap and then I'll go make you some tea. Okay?"

Alura just nods with tears in her eyes.

"Okay. Should we get on with it then?" Alex asks.

"Yes. The sooner we do it the sooner it'll be over and we can help her throat." Lena replies.