Chapter Text
one year later
The lead up to the day of their wedding had been filled with planning, meetings with caterers and chefs and florists and a ridiculous amount of cake tasting, although Lena is pretty sure that most of it was just because Kara and Leni enjoyed it so much.
Looking back, it had been a rather busy year, although it had also been one of the best of Lena’s life. She adored all of the moments she got to spend with her girls, even if it wasn’t always a happy one. She found that the little arguments that she and Kara would have about plans for the wedding were actually oddly enjoyable. Lena maintained that they didn’t need an eight tear cake, seeing as how the ceremony would be extremely intimate, but Kara insisted and they bickered back and both before Lena relented with Kara’s lips pressed to her neck. It was difficult to hold her own when Kara was delivering her argument straight to the sensitive skin just behind her ear.
Leni was settling into kindergarten like a pro, all of the updates that Lena had received were extremely positive and she was proud beyond words of her little girl. She was making a ton of new friends in her new class and she seemed genuinely happy, which is all Lena can ever remember wanting for her. Over the course of the year, Lena had sat her down privately and had an in depth discussion, or as in depth as you can get with a four year old, about Kara becoming a serious part of their life, and what that meant for them. Given the fact that Leni had only just turned three when Kara was first introduced, it was more likely that she would struggle to remember a life without Kara, rather than a life before her. The day that Leni privately asked Lena if she could call Kara mom was one that Lena will never ever forget, and she’s certain it’s also one that Kara will never forget.
Lena had told her that if she was comfortable calling Kara mom, then she was more than okay with it, but only if Leni was sure that it was something she wanted to do. After assuring Lena that it was, the two of them had sat Kara down in the living room and Leni had asked if Kara would mind being referred to as “mom”. Kara broke down in tears almost immediately and pulled Leni in for probably the longest hug in the history of hugs ever whilst Lena sobbed like a baby beside them before being pulled in too. They spent the night squished up on the couch with a now fully grown Oreo laying beside them, and after a few months, Leni surprised Kara on her birthday and asked if she would be willing to legally adopt her. This of course prompted another round of tears and hugs that ended with them officially being a family.
They had emptied Kara’s apartment of all of her possessions over the course of the summer, and both Sam and Alex had helped them rearrange some stuff in the house to make it more of their place rather than just Lena’s. Some of Kara’s art hung from the walls in the hallway, and the blankets on the couch had been replaced with the ones from Kara’s old couch. It wasn’t anything drastic, but Lena wanted to be sure that Kara knew this was her home too and that she should feel completely comfortable with that knowledge.
Initially, Kara had planned to sell the apartment seeing as how she no longer needed it, but after a completely unexpected revelation from Alex stating that she was being transferred to National City and needed a place to stay, Kara simply gave her the keys. Unbeknownst to both Lena and Kara, Alex and Sam had apparently begun seeing one another on the sly after meeting last summer. Lena had her suspicions that Sam was most likely dating someone, and she completely understood that she maybe just wanted to keep it to herself for a while, but she never in a million years would she have suspected Alex and that the reason for her not telling Lena was because her girlfriend was her best friend’s fiance’s sister.. When the two of them sat Kara and Lena down and told them, they both completely lost it. There was a lot of laughter and cheering, and they ended the night rather tipsy on Lena and Kara’s sofa.
When Kara proposed, Lena had been completely caught off guard. She’ll never ever forget the feeling that rushed through her veins after saying yes. That night is one that will forever be ingrained in her memory, and she still blushes a little every single time she looks down at the beautifully subtle diamond ring on her left hand. She always said that she didn’t want anything flashy, just something simple that would represent the woman she loved, and Kara picked perfectly.
The day of the wedding was approaching faster than any of them thought that it would, and before she knew it, Lena was waving Kara off down the driveway as she, Alex and Eliza headed to Alex’s place to spend the night before the wedding tomorrow. Lena spent the rest of the evening with Leni, Sam and Ruby, prepping each other and relaxing before the big day. She knew that there was very little chance of her being able to sleep that night, but Lena tried her very best anyway after tucking Leni into bed and kissing her goodnight. Sam jumped in with Lena whilst Ruby opted to take the couch, insisting that it was more comfortable than her bed at home.
Lena guessed it must be nearing midnight when she heard her phone begin to buzz and she groggily sat up to locate it. She almost dropped it onto the floor when she saw Kara’s name flashing across the screen, hands beginning to shake as she fumbled with the answer button and prayed that everything was alright.
“Hey, is everything okay?” she whispered worriedly down the line, careful not to wake Sam as she brought the phone up to her ear.
“I-..” Kara began but trailed off. “I just.. I’m so sorry to be calling, I know we’re not supposed to talk or whatever, but I just really needed to hear your voice.” she admitted, and Lena could tell from the way her voice broke ever so slightly that Kara was close to tears.
“What’s wrong baby?” she asked, her own voice laced with concern. “Do you need me to come see you?”
“I-.. I think so.” Kara’s voice cracked a little more and Lena immediately flipped the covers back and climbed out of the bed.
“Okay, I’ll be there in ten minutes, I love you.” she told Kara softly despite the way her own heart was currently hammering in her chest over the unknown reason for Kara’s obvious distress.
“I love you.” Kara whispered before Lena hung up the phone and rounded the bed.
She debating whether or not she should wake Sam, but she decided to just send her a text letting her know where she was just in case Lena wasn’t back when she woke up. After slipping on a coat over her pajamas and throwing on the first pair of sneakers that she could get her hands on, Lena quietly closed and locked the front door behind her before heading to the car and climbing inside.
The drive to Alex’s apartment was cut significantly shorted thanks to the lack of traffic, and Lena spotted Kara standing outside the building before she had even pulled up at the side of the road. Before she had the chance to shut the engine off and get out of the car, Kara was walking towards her and quickly clambered into the passengers seat.
“Hey babe, are you oka-” Lena began to ask, but was cut off as Kara all but threw herself at her, wrapping Lena up in a hug and breaking out in a heart wrenching sob. “Oh god, it’s okay, let it out, you’re okay, I’ve got you.” Lena assured her, still completely unaware of what was happening, but knowing Kara well enough to know that she just needed her in this moment. Kara tended to get overwhelmed when she was dealing with strong emotions, and Lena found that simply holding her was enough until Kara was able to process whatever she was feeling and then articulate it to her.
“I’m so sorry.” Kara cried into her shoulder as Lena shushed her and rubbed wide circles over the expanse of her back in an attempt to comfort her. “I’m sorry I’m ruining this, I don’t mean to be this way.”
“Kara, you’re not ruining anything, unless your plan is to break up with me and leave me the night before our wedding.” Lena half teased, although she would be lying if she said that the thought hadn’t crossed her mind at one point during the panic drive over.
“Of course I’m not.” Kara breathed a small laugh into Lena’s shoulder as the tears began to subside and she gradually calmed down. “I’m sorry.” she told Lena once more as she brought her face up to look at her.
“You have nothing to be sorry for.” Lena told her as she cupped her face gently in her hands, using the pads of her thumbs to wipe away some tears currently streaking down Kara’s cheeks. “Do you want to talk about whatever is bothering you?” she asked tentatively.
“It’s just.. I was laying in bed with Eliza and Alex and it hit me that they’re the ones coming to my wedding. I know it sounds dumb, and it makes me sound ungrateful after everything that they’ve done for me, but I just..” Kara paused for a moment as her voice wavered before taking a deep breath, composing herself and continuing on. “I just wish my parents could be there, and it hurts. I love Alex and Eliza with my whole heart, I really do, and I’m so happy that they’ll be there tomorrow, but it doesn’t fill the hole, you know?”
“Oh Kara.” Lena breathed softly before pulling her in for another hug and holding her tight. “It doesn’t make you sound ungrateful in the slightest, it’s totally understandable that you want them there, and I’m so sorry that I can’t make that happen for you, because trust me I would if I could, but I do know that they’ll be looking down on you tomorrow and that they’re so incredibly proud of everything that you’ve achieved and the incredible person that you’ve become.”
“Is it.. I mean.. Can we stay here? Just for a little while? I know it’s bad luck or whatever but I just.. I love you so much.” Kara’s voice was slightly muffed by Lena’s neck.
“Of course we can.” Lena stroked her hair reassuringly. “Although, I was thinking maybe we could take a little drive if you’re up for it?” she offered up to Kara.
“Yeah, that sounds nice.” Kara replied with a smile before shifting properly over into the passengers seat and putting on her seat belt, reaching out for Lena’s hand once she stared up the engine once again.
Kara was quiet for the rest of the drive, although her thumb continuously ran across the top of Lena’s hand. The roads were quiet and the entire city was calm, Lena isn’t sure what made her want to go where she was currently heading, but she thought it might be a something nice to help Kara feel a little better.
“Oh my god.” Kara laughed ever so slightly as Lena pulled into the large parking lot and Kara recognized where they were.
“Is this okay?” Lena asked as she reversed into one of the spaces closest to the little diner currently lit up.
“Of course is it.” Kara smiled as they unbuckled their belts and climbed out of the car.
It was exactly the same as the last time that they had been there, almost three years ago. Nothing had changed and Lena immediately led Kara to the booth that they had sat in the first time they’d come.
“We haven’t been here since-” Kara began but Lena cut her off as she slid into her seat.
“Since the night we got locked in my office and I kissed you.”
“Yeah.” Kara supplied with a smile. “We’ve come a long way since then.”
“Yeah, we have.” Lena agreed.
“What can I get you lovely ladies?” the waitress cut in, standing at the edge of the table with a notepad and pen in her hand.
“Two coffees please, but make them decaf.” Lena told her before turning to Kara with a cheeky smile. “and two large waffles.”
“You remembered.” Kara beamed.
“Of course I did.”
They ate in comfortable silence when the food arrived, the waffles were just as good as Lena remembered them being, and Kara seemed to be feeling a lot better which was a huge relief to her. They spent just over an hour eating their waffles and finishing up their large mugs of coffee before paying and heading out.
“Thank you for this, I really needed it.” Kara told Lena as they approached the car.
“I love you.” Lena turned to face her before leaning up on her tiptoes and pressing a kiss to her lips, a kiss that Kara happily returned for a few moments before breaking away.
“It’s nice to have that happen and not be left standing alone.” Kara teased as Lena swatted at her arm ad gave her an exasperated look. “You know I’m kidding, I love you too.” she smiled before kissing her once again.
When Lena arrived home after dropping Kara back off at Alex’s place, she was relieved to see that Sam was still fast asleep, and she quietly stripped off her coat before climbing back under the covers and attempting to get at least a few hours sleep before having to get up and get ready for the day.
When Lena woke barely two hours later, it was to the sun streaming in through the window and an empty bed. She groggily rolled over and stretched out her muscles before blindly reaching for her phone and noticing that she had a text from Kara from a few minutes ago.
Kara: Happy wedding day!! I love you so much and I can’t wait to see you later today, give Leni a kiss from me. -K x
Lena smiled as she read over the message a few times before typing up a reply to her.
Lena: Happy wedding day future wife! I love you with every part of me, I’ll see you soon. -L x
After setting her phone down and getting up, Lena headed straight to Leni’s room, only to find that it was empty too. She guessed that Sam must have gotten her up early, and after stopping by the bathroom, Lena made her way downstairs to the kitchen.
“Mommy!” Leni cheered as she entered the room.
“Hey baby.” Lena smiled as she walked over to where Leni was sitting on the stool at the island and bent down to give her a hug.
“Good morning Miss Luthor.” Sam winked as she passed over a steaming hot mug of coffee to Lena. “This is the last ever morning with that name, how are you feeling?” she asked as Lena pulled out the stool and sat down beside Leni.
“I’m so excited.” Lena admitted, barely able to contain her smile. “A little nervous too, but mostly just excited.”
“Glad to hear it.” Sam told her before setting a bowl of cereal down in front of her. “Eat this and then we’ll start getting everyone ready.”
Ruby appeared from the living room halfway through breakfast and wished them all a good morning before silently eating her own cereal, still half asleep and yawning until Lena slipped her a mug of coffee when Sam wasn’t looking.
After clearing everything up they each headed into one of the bathrooms in the house, Leni going with Lena so that they could all get showered before piling into the living room where all of their hair and makeup products were set up for easy access seeing as how the large windows provided the best light in the house.
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Kara stood in the courtyard taking in the sight of everything when she arrived. Lena had truly outdone herself with the decor and Kara found herself unable to do anything other than stare for a while. The seats were lined up in rows, only a few seeing as how intimate the ceremony was, there was a large flower arch standing tall, made up of beautiful pastel colored flowers that they would be married under in just over an hour. The grass beneath them was a vibrant green and the sun was beaming down from above. It was everything that Kara could have ever imagined and so much more, and she couldn’t wait to share it all with Lena.
After getting herself ready at the venue with Alex and Eliza by her side, Kara was left alone whilst the guests arrived and everyone took their seats. She found herself standing in front of the mirror, her dress was breathtaking. It was very simple and tight fitted, but with little hits of lace and teeny little beads. She really hoped that Lena would like it. She spent a few moments fiddling with her hair, Eliza had done it up in a beautiful intricate braid and pinned it up out of the way before applying her makeup. Kara felt good, she was happy with her appearance, but she could barely contain herself over the thought of seeing Lena.
She didn’t have to wait for too long, and before she knew it she was being led out of the little room and out into the courtyard where she would be walking down the aisle with Eliza by her side.
“Are you ready sweetie?” Eliza asked as Kara approached the back of the courtyard, taking in the sight of the guests all facing the front as the music began to play.
“I am.” Kara nodded confidently before hooking her arm into Eliza’s and pulling her close.
Kara completely zoned out as the crowd stood up and turned to face her. She spotted so many familiar faces as she walked, but it wasn’t until her eyes fell on Sam, who was smiling and waving beside Alex, that the reality of the situation really hit her. If Sam was here, then that meant that Lena was too, and she would get to see her in a few moments. Kara could barely keep the smile off of her face as she made it up to the top and took her place beneath the flower arch.
The moment the music picked up once again and Lena came into view is a moment that Kara will never forget as long as she lives. Her eyes filled with tears and her heart felt as thought it was going to beat out of her chest as she just stared. Lena’s dress was.. It was the most beautiful thing that Kara had ever seen. Her hair was cascading down her back in loose curls, and she wore a beautifully subtle flower crown, one that matched the arc she was currently standing beneath. Leni was by Lena’s side, holding onto her hand as she walked her down the aisle dressed in an adorable little pastel pink dress. Her hair was much the same as Lena’s and Kara laughed joyfully at the thought of them matching.
She couldn’t stop the tears from falling as Lena approached, she was watching her future walk towards her, and she felt like the happiest, most luckiest person on the planet. After guiding Leni over to Sam, Lena made her way up to join Kara where she was standing, and Kara immediately noticed the tears on her own cheeks.
“You look.. beautiful.” Kara breathed as she took in everything that was Lena standing in front of her, she ached to reach out and cup her face, to press a kiss to her lips, but she knew that it would have to wait.
“So do you.” Lena breathed back, voice shaking ever so slightly as she blinked back tears.
Kara could barely comprehend what was being said during the ceremony, she was unable to tear her eyes away from Lena, unable to stop herself from drowning in the overwhelming feeling of happiness, it wasn’t until their vows that she finally managed to compose herself enough to speak.
“Lena, I can’t believe we made it to this point. When we first met it certainly wouldn’t have been on my radar that this is where we would end up, but I’ll be eternally thankful that this is the way things played out. I couldn’t imagine a stronger, kinder, more beautiful woman to spend my life with and I feel like the luckiest person alive that I get to call you mine, but not just you. You brought someone into my life, and the two of you fill my heart in ways that I can’t even express. I feel as though I was always destined to have both you and Leni in my life and I can’t wait to spend it with the two of you. I promise that I will always be there for you guys, I promise to love you both unconditionally and I promise that I will do everything in my power to make you guys happy. I love you so much.” Kara let out a relieved breath when she finished, thankful that she had gotten through her vows without messing them up. She smiled as Lena fanned at her eyes with an equally large smile on her own face before she began her own vows.
“Kara, you have changed my life in ways that I never would have thought possible, and I can’t express how grateful I am for that. I know I didn’t make this easy at first, but you didn’t give up on me and that means more to me than I could ever say. You showed me what it was like to love someone unconditionally, and be loved that way in return. I promise to always provide you with the love and comfort that you need. I promise to always be there for you, through the ups and downs, just as you were there for me. And finally, I promise to be the wife that you deserve, because you deserve a damn good one.” the crowds laughed lightly as Lena finished up talking.
The rest of the ceremony passed by rather quickly, and before either of them knew it, Kara was slipping a beautiful silver band onto Lena’s finger, sliding it down all the way until it rested just above her engagement ring.
“I, Kara Danvers, take you, Lena Luthor, as my lawfully wedded wife. To have, and to hold from this day forward. For better, or for worse. For richer, or for poorer. In sickness, and in health. Until death do us part.”
And then, it was Lena’s turn. Kara could feel the slight shake to her hands as she held onto Kara’s left one and began to recite the words whilst slipping the ring onto Kara’s finger.
“I, Lena Luthor, take you, Kara Danvers, as my lawfully wedded wife. To have, and to hold from this day forward. For better, or for worse. For richer, or for poorer. In sickness, and in health. Until death do us part.”
The moment they were pronounced married, their lips met in a tearful, passionate kiss. A kiss so perfect Kara felt as though she almost didn’t deserve it. It expressed all of the feelings that they couldn’t quite communicate. All of the love, the devotion and the happiness that they were currently feeling was poured into it, and they broke apart slightly flushed and laughing as they intertwined their hands and the minister spoke up once again.
“Ladies and gents, it is my honor to introduce the newly married Mrs Danvers-Luthor!” he gestured to Lena and Kara as they each raised their joint hands up into the air with a beaming smile before Leni ran over to join them.
“I love you so much.” Kara told her, unable to comprehend what had just happened. Lena was her wife. They were married. She felt as though she could explode with happiness.
“I love you too.” Lena stared at Kara with complete wonder and amazement, still trying to believe that her life had ended up the way that it did.