PART ONE

11:00 A.M., Friday, National City, Kara's Apartment

"I just picked up the package Alex. I can't believe mom's been going through the attic cleaning it all out. I took an early lunch break so I could go through it before heading back into work. I'll let you know if there's anything good in it. I know it won't be the treasure trove your box was, those pictures brought back some great memories." Kara said with a huge smile. She used her hip to push open her door, the keys still dangled in door.

Kara walked inside setting the package down on the counter before turning around to retrieve her keys from the door setting them down in their usual place. Kara went to her refrigerator and pulled out a bottle of water and a box of leftover pizza and began eating as she opened the box Eliza sent her. A light tug on the tape and the flaps pulled opened revealing a mass of school work, certificates, awards, pictures, hand crafted projects, several yearbooks, some small stuff that she used to collect of random human objects that caught her fancy as she grew to understand her new home and a medium size faded olive green tin box labeled with a black sharpie, "Spring Break Junior Year!" At first Kara didn't really notice the box her eyes were stuck on the school year books as her mind was dragged into the past unpleasant. Her school years were a harsh lonely learning experience and seeing those year books, the school work and other mementos of the past brought it all to the surface.

Growing up an alien in a strange place wasn't easy, it was very hard but she had the support of her cousin, her adoptive family and the few friends she made along the way which helped her become the superhero she was today. She used to believe things as an adult would be easier, she quickly found out how wrong her assumptions were. Kara still struggled even as Supergirl, life was difficult no matter what she tried. All she truly wanted was to be happy and to keep those she cared about safe which included the citizens of her city. And to do that it was a moment by moment balancing act that didn't always work out in her favor.

Looking to her cousin, Clark, Kara tried to emulate his double life. Clark's personal and professional success was her inspiration and her dream. He made it seem so easy which made all her failures in work, love and friendship cut bone deep leaving scars only she could feel and see. All her attempts to connect with anyone romantically crashed and burned spectacularly no matter if they were human or alien, she was ready to give up entirely on love. Friendship proved to be just as hard to sustain, one after another despite declarations of friendship and loyalty every person who had declared themselves her friend seemed to betray her and hurt her. Kara didn't count her adoptive sister Alex as a friend because she was family, her sister and one of the few people she could count on no matter what. Everyone else however, seemed to be as fickle with their loyalty as the changing winds.

Then she met someone very special that tested Kara's friendship theory, she met Lena Luthor. From the very beginning Lena was different, special. Lena defied Kara expectations at every turn challenging Kara in ways she never would have thought possible and quickly became someone Kara needed in her life. Kara had never become friends as quickly with anyone as she did with Lena. Kara loved talking to Lena and being around the brilliant woman. It felt as if they had been friends for forever not ten minutes. The more time Kara spent with Lena the more Kara craved Lena's company. Lena had become one of the most important people in Kara's life. They saw many things in each other that others simply did not. They supported each other with unwavering faith through thick and thin while villains tried to tear them down. Each trial of fire only brought them closer, made their bond to each other stronger.

There was one thing, however, that could tear the friends apart. A truth Kara was keeping from Lena, the truth about who she really was. The truth that she was not just Kara Danvers from Earth she was also Supergirl from Krypton.

Kara loved all her friends but that love came slowly with time and with continual hesitation. Friends, Kara had learned always meant well but those good intentions tended to get Kara hurt and these friends never stuck around. While Kara loved Lena almost immediately and it only grew stronger with each passing day. It tore Kara up from the very beginning that she could not confide the whole truth to Lena and she wanted to. However, Kara was afraid. Afraid that if Lena knew the whole truth Lena would turn against her completely, not just abandon her and worse hate her but become her enemy. Kara needed Lena, she loved Lena and it would break her heart if she lost Lena. So Kara decided she would do whatever it took to keep Lena in her life.

Over time Kara became more and more possessive of Lena and their friendship. Kara didn't want to share Lena, not with anyone. Kara wouldn't admit it but she never liked any of Lena's boyfriends and didn't think any of the men Lena spent time with were worthy of her. Kara understood she was being possessive over Lena, it was just when it came to Lena Kara had a really hard time controlling herself and her emotions. They were just so strong Kara had to act on them, most of the time. So when Lena got close to others Kara's protective side emerged. Kara thought a few times she might be stepping over the line only Lena never got mad, instead she encouraged Kara more all while displaying an even more fierce protectiveness over Kara.

Then the worst thing happened. Lena began dating within their group of friends. Kara didn't like that Lena and James got together, in fact, Kara hated them together and really didn't know how to say that without hurting people's feelings. Kara was jealous and incredibly annoyed by it all but knew it wasn't her place to say anything since she herself was just a friend. Friends were supposed to be supportive of their friends when they got into relationships, right? And if she said something and Lena got offended, what if it affected their friendship? What if Lena chose James over Kara and Kara lost Lena? Kara didn't know what she would do then, Lena meant everything to Kara. Kara was heavily conflicted and confused by all her feelings. Then very recently Kara took off for a few days to help some friends off world and when returned she found out James and Lena had broken up. Kara was happy about the news but tried to hide it out politeness. Kara hoped it was permeant only time would tell.

The dull drab color of the tin box pulled her eyes away from her memories and her deep thoughts finally catching her attention. With a confused frown Kara pulled the green tin out from under the other papers and held it up reading the label a dozen times over only her memory of the tin and what could be inside was a total blank.

"That's odd. What is this? Spring break junior year, what did I do spring break of junior year?" Kara asked herself out loud hoping it would jog her memory. It did not.

Try as she might the memory did not come, other memories of other spring breaks rose to the surface but the one in question remained hidden in the dark confusing Kara more. She could remember the spring break from the year before and the year after and yet, when she tried to recall the spring break from that particular year it was a blank. Kara's face scrunched up more in confusion and she held the tin up and used her X-Ray vision to see a CD and what looked like a bunch of pictures inside. Now intrigued Kara set the tin down to open it when her cell phone rang. Kara pulled her phone out and saw that it was Lena calling.

"Hi Lena." Kara said brightly.

"I thought we were having lunch together today. Where are you? I'm standing at your desk and you've gone missing again." Lena said with a mirthful tone.

"My mom sent me a package. I had to pick it up right away. You know how my neighbor is about stealing my packages lately." Kara said with a frown.

"You could move into my building?" Lena offered with a playful eagerness in her voice.

"I couldn't afford living in your building." Kara answered bluntly with a roll of eyes and a happy smile.

"I could buy the building then it would affordable for just you." Lena offered and Kara could tell she was actually serious.

"Lena…no."

"I could buy your building and kick out your neighbor then?" Lena offered sweetly making Kara laugh.

"That's not necessary either but I appreciate both offers. Thank you Lena but I think I'm going to try talking to my neighbor again first." Kara said unable to stop the ear to ear grin from forming.

"If you say so but if you need my help all you have to do is say the words and it will be done." Lena said seriously.

"I know and love you for that. Thank you Lena."

"What are best friends for?" Lena said brightly, her happiness coming through in her voice.

"For always being the best. I'll be back at the office in a flash. See you soon!" Kara said hanging up.

Kara looked at the green tin one more time frowning a little then grabbed her keys heading back out. She returned to work immediately searching for Lena and ran into James.

"Hi James, have you seen Lena? We're supposed to be having lunch." Kara asked.

"She's in my office taking a call. She may be a minute. Hey I didn't get that story you said you emailed me earlier. Can you resend it to me?" James asked as he began walking to different part of the office.

"I'll do that right now." Kara replied giving James her usual winning smile. Heading to her desk Kara passed by Nia Nal's desk and overheard her friend listening to a familiar track on her headphones. Nia had been listening to the same set of songs for a week now. It was very catchy music and today Kara couldn't resist.

"Hey Nia!"

"Oh hi Kara!"

"I don't mean to interrupt but I have to know. What are you listening to? I keep hearing pieces of it and I need to know who the artist is. What I've heard keeps getting stuck in my head in a good way." Kara explained.

"Oh I'm listening to Years & Years. They're amazing! I love them and you know what, they're in town tonight for a concert. You should go! Last I checked there were still tickets available." Nia said with excitement.

"Oh, really that would be so much fun! Where are they playing at?" Kara asked already planning on how she could make time for a concert.

"Top Hat Theater."

"That's a great place to see a show. I think I may see you tonight Nia. Thanks for the heads up." Kara said pulling out her phone and looking up the band and venue.

Kara walked directly to her desk as she downloaded Years & Years latest album. She quickly emailed James the file he needed just as she heard a familiar set of footsteps. It was quickly followed by a familiar and welcome scent that she knew well, a perfume wore by only one person she knew. Kara turned to greet her best friend with a big smile. "Hi Lena!"

"Are you ready for lunch, I'm famished?" Kara asked as she finished buying two tickets to the Years & Years show that evening.

"Then please allow me to remedy that terrible situation my dear and you can fill me in on everything your mother sent you." Lena said with a happy smile.

As they made their way downstairs they spotted a news story about Supergirl on the TV. It was a positive piece that they only heard a few words from just enough to change the subject.

"I'm sure your friend has already told you," Lena said with a nervous glance and a hesitant smile toward Kara before continuing on. "That I've reconsidered my previous stance on Supergirl. I know things can't be as they were before but I'm willing to be open-minded from here forward."

"I hope that one day you can be as close to Supergirl as you are to me. She needs more real friends, especially with such good people." Kara said reaching out and hugging Lena.

"You think I'm good people?" Lena asked unable to hide her surprise.

"I don't think Lena I know you're good people Lena." Kara said with total assurance and a bright confident smile that put Lena's fears at ease. Kara continued on while looking Lena in the eyes, "You're the first person I think of when I'm in real trouble, my sister is second. I know you'll do the right thing and you do."

Lena smiled tearing up and looking away so Kara wouldn't see the tears even though Kara did. Lena said holding Kara tight. "Thank you Kara, you have no idea how much that all means to me."

They let each other go with an unspoken reluctance and linked arms for the walk to the waiting car.

"Hey Lena what are you doing tonight? I know this is last minute but I've got two tickets to a concert and I really want you to come with me." Kara said with great enthusiasm and a gently tug on Lena's arm.

"Tonight? Sure! What time?" Lena replied with a happy smile that made her eyes twinkle.

"The show starts at eight but there are a few opening acts first. Wow Lena, you didn't even ask what band it was before you accepted." Kara said astounded by her friend's generosity.

"You've shared enough of your music with me since we've become friends that I totally trust your word on a good band. And I know if you've already bought the tickets then they must be something special so of course I'm in. I just need to take care of something first."

"Okay." Kara replied very happy that Lena accepted the invitation.

They reached the car and Lena motioned for Kara to get in first, Lena hung back to make a quick call. The driver understood and closed the door after Kara leaving Kara alone in the car for a few moments. Outside the car Lena made her phone call and Kara heard the whole thing.

"Hello James? Hi it's Lena."

"Hi Lena! I thought you were doing lunch with Kara?"

"I am, we're on our way now. I just needed to cancel dinner with you tonight. Something important has come up."

"Oh…well, I can't say that I'm not disappointed because I am. I was really looking forward to seeing you. I don't know how we're supposed to try to work things out if we don't see each other."

"How about I make it up to you over lunch tomorrow? We can use the time to make plans for the weekend and really give this second chance a try." Lena offered.

"Okay that sounds great. I'll see you tomorrow."

"See you tomorrow James."

Lena hung up the phone and motioned to the driver she was ready to enter the car. The driver opened up the door and shut it after she climbed in, he was quick to get to the driver's seat and then off to their destination. Kara noticed Lena's frown as she got into the car and decided to distract her friend.

"Would you like to listen to the band we'll be seeing tonight?" Kara asked scooting closer to Lena.

"I would love that."

"I have their latest album on my phone." Kara said as she pulled up Years & Years.

They listened to the album on the way to the restaurant using Kara's phone while they looked up the band using Lena's phone. The more the listened to the album and the more they learned about the band the more excited they became for the show. It was all they could talk about over a long lunch. Afterward Lena dropped Kara back off at work with a promise to meet up at the concert that night. The rest of the day flew by in what felt like a blink of an eye. Lena finished up work and went home to shower and get ready while Kara wrapped up a story submitting it before heading out as Supergirl for a couple hours. Kara still had enough time to go home and get ready for the concert without rushing. And because it was Tuesday it was quiet, no extra calls for Supergirl and no requests for Kara to attend any social gatherings so she could go to the concert with Lena guilt free. There had been so much going on of late, it was rare to go out on a whim to do something impulsive and fun. They were all experiencing a moment of quiet so Kara figured why not take advantage of it.

Kara took a cab to the concert venue and found Lena waiting for her at the front doors. It was a little after eight and there was already a crowd gathered trying to get in with others still buying tickets. Lena rushed up to her and greeted Kara enthusiastically, she had her hair down and wore a silver and red sparkling top with faux black leather pants and matching boots. Lena's gave Kara a hug and a kiss on the cheek getting her bright red lipstick on Kara.

"You have the best timing Kara. I just got here." Lena said entwining her arm with Kara's and pulling her toward the entrance.

"I'm glad you didn't have to wait. You look amazing. I think I should have dressed up more." Kara said pushing up her glasses with a shy smile and defeated shrug. Kara was wearing jeans, brown shoes, and a light blue button up shirt with her hair pulled back at with a small silver clip. It was almost identical to what she often wore to work, Kara didn't realize it until she saw how fun and amazing Lena looked and immediately realized her missed opportunity.

"Nonsense Kara, you look great." Lena insisted.

Kara silently gave her a stern look that firmly said she did not believe her. Lena laughed then offered, "If you're feeling self-conscious about it may I make a suggestion?"

"Of course." Kara replied relaxing and leaning into Lena.

"If you want to tone down the reporter on the beat look, which I personally love on you by the way; I would suggest three things." Lena said with her confident smile that Kara couldn't resist.

"I'll do whatever you say." Kara said with complete honesty and Lena's eyes lit up.

"Great! First I need you to roll up your sleeves to above your elbow. You need to show off your arms, they're sexy. Second, take the clip out and let down your hair. You have such beautiful hair. Third, unbutton three more buttons and you'll be perfect, total sex."

Kara pulled away from Lena and did as she was instructed all while keeping eye contact with Lena. She rolled up her sleeves, let down her hair and unbuttoned a few more buttons. Lena's smile grew bigger and bigger until Kara was done and raised her hands as if asking silently "So?"

"I love it! You look amazing, so sexy!" Lena declared.

"Really, wow. Thank you." Kara said biting her bottom lip and smiling shyly.

The line moved forward and in a few moments they were at the door showing their ID's then their tickets. They made their way inside finding the bar first and getting a drink before wandering around to check out the layout of the venue. They ran into Nia as they were about to head upstairs. Nia was with a group of eight people, they were excited for the show.

"Kara! Kara! Over here! Over here! Hi guys!" Nia said waving enthusiastically at the pair calling them over.

"Hi Nia!" Kara said pulling Lena with her through the crowd.

"I'm so glad you came to the show! This is going to be so much fun!" Nia said her smile was from ear to ear.

"I totally agree! I can't wait and thank you again for telling me about the show. I'm so glad we came. I would have been so disappointed if I missed it." Kara said with a smile that equaled Nia's in radiance and enthusiasm.

"I know exactly what you mean. I've been a fan for a while but this is the first chance I've had to see them in person. I would have been crushed if I had missed this." Nia said then took a good look at Kara. "Wow Kara you look great tonight! I love this relaxed out to party look you've got going on. So sexy!"

"You really think so Nia?" Kara asked while glancing over to Lena who silently gloated with pride.

"Oh yeah! You look amazing but totally yourself at the same time. It a great look for you." Nia said.

"Thank you Nia." Kara said with a happy smile.

"You brought Miss Luther with you." Nia said giving Lena a huge smile.

"Kara played me Palo Santo's. I loved it. I changed my plans to come tonight. And Nia please, call me Lena when we're out having fun."

"Thank you Lena and you're not going to regret this. From everything I've read online they're even better live." Nia said.

"Hey Nia who are these people?" A friend of Nia's asked coming over to them.

"We're friends of Nia's from work, I'm Kara and this is Lena." Kara said making the introductions. Nia just beamed and nodded in agreement then introduced Kara and Lena to all eight of her friends. It was a whirl-wind of introductions and associations.

"We're heading upstairs to check it out. Maybe we'll run into each other again." Kara said as she gently pulled Lena into motion toward the stairs.

"I'm sure we'll run into each other at the bar. I like to dance and I am always refilling my water. I'll keep my eye out for you all." Nia said with an affirmative head nod.

"See you later. Enjoy the show!" Lena said smiling at Nia and her friends as she pushed Kara up the stairs. They gave each other a loaded look yet both waited to speak until they were upstairs and way out of ear shot. They found a third bar upstairs and ordered a second round. They made small talk while they waited for their drinks and once they had them in hand they went in search of seats. They quickly found a pair of seats next to the railing with the perfect view and it even came with a tiny table for them to set their drinks down upon. Kara offered Lena the better view of the two seats which was seat next to the railing then sat down next to her.

"I can't even recall the last time I went to a concert. I think the last thing I did for fun was game night at your place or dinner with James which is never as fun as it sounds. Wow, hearing that all out loud I can hear how sad it sounds now." Lena said with a sad frown.

"If I went into detail how boring my social calendar is you'd cry for me. Lena it's not sad. And why is dinner with James so bad?" Kara asked unable to help herself after the opening Lena left her.

"Let's just say the expectations are always too high and the disappointments more and more shattering." Lena said looking away with a far off troubled expression. Kara frowned and instinctively wrapped her arm around Lena's shoulders. The beautiful brunette leaned into Kara and sighed as she confessed, "I used to think James and I could be a match because he was handsome, intelligent, and a good person. Plus he was a part of your inner circle, all the proof I needed that he was one of the good ones. Only the more I get to know him the more we clash. I don't understand it. If we were just friends there would be no problem but dating and trying to be more…there's been nothing but problems."

"I actually understand what you're saying." Kara said with a sympathetic smile.

"You do? How?"

"I had a brief thing with James when I first started at CatCo. I had a very similar experience with him." Kara confessed and Lena's eyes lit up with understanding.

"He had you and he let you go?" Lena asked staring hard into Kara's eyes. Kara grew uncomfortable under the intense scrutiny; she squirmed in her seat as she shrugged admitting. "There was no way it could work between James and I, in the beginning I hope we could find a way but I had to come to terms with the fact we just didn't work as anything other than friends. I find that to be the case with most of my romantic entanglements."

"I'm sorry about that Kara. I've had similar luck in the romance department. But at least in the friend department things have turned around since I've met you." Lena said with a beaming smile as she leaned further into Kara.

"That's true and being your friend is one of the best things in my life." Kara said sincerely looking into Lena's brilliant green eyes that were catching the light in the dim room. Lena's joy at Kara's statement was shown in every part of Lena's face, her eyes sparkled and the tension that was always present in her brows disappeared and her mouth pulled into the widest happiest smile.

"You took the words right out of my mouth Kara." Lena said before leaning over to kiss Kara on the cheek. Kara grinned looking away at the crowd below, she didn't want Lena to see just how happy that small gesture made her or how it much it excited her. They were just friends after all.

"Wow, this place is filling up fast. For a UK band they are very popular over here." Lena commented watching the venue fill up. Kara nodded in agreement adding, "It makes me happy to see that, they're music is great. I hope they blow up and sell out all of their shows."

"I wonder when the first act is going to go on." Lena said as she continued to sip her drink and scan the audience.

"Soon I think, they seem to be setting up for someone. I just hope they're good. I haven't had a chance to check out the opening bands, I've been so focused on Years & Years." Kara said as she finished her drink.

"I think not knowing the opening bands are like opening small gifts. Will they be good? Bad? Who knows, we'll soon find out. And finding a new good band through an opening act is like the best surprise of the evening. You know the band you're here to see is good or you wouldn't be here but the opening act is always a tossup." Lena said then finished her drink as well.

"I've never looked at it like that before. That's a great way of looking at it." Kara said nodding in agreement.

"Hey, I'm going to go get another drink. Would you like another one Lena?" Kara asked as she got up.

"I'd love another one Kara, thank you." Lena said with a bright smile. Kara smiled back in reflex, her smile matching Lena's in size and intensity as she stepped closer. A trio of roadies stepped out onto the stage and began sound checking the equipment on the stage making it harder to hear. Kara reached out putting a warm familiar hand on Lena's shoulder and leaned in putting her lips almost against Lena's ear to ask what she wanted to drink. Lena shivered then turned toward Kara pulling Kara close by wrapping her hand around the back of Kara's neck and pulling her close to say into Kara's ear.

"I don't want the same thing as before. You know what I like Kara, surprise me."

Kara felt the heat of Lena's breath and the slight press of Lena's lips to her very sensitive ear and felt an electric shiver run up her spine. Kara licked her lips and closed her eyes for the briefest of moments before answering. "I'm on it. Be right back."

Kara stood up and dashed off for the bar breathing a little heavy and feeling a tiny bit flushed. She loved being close to Lena but those times when she could be physically close to Lena; it was something else entirely and was beyond addicting. Kara found herself always looking for excuses to be physically close to Lena but tried to act as nonchalant about it as possible. However, in moments like that when Lena initiated the close contact it threw Kara off balance in a way that felt dangerous and scary. Yet, Kara craved it more and more.

Kara needing a moment to regain control of how she was feeling went to the bar downstairs to get their drinks. The usual stress of her daily life of being Kara and Supergirl faded totally into the background as her thoughts completely focused on Lena and being there that night with her friend. Of course Kara's eyes scanned the crowd for trouble as she waited in line to get to the bar, as she waited for their drinks after ordering and as she walked back upstairs. It was hard for Kara to turn that part of herself off, it was automatic. She noticed two couples fighting, a few people in the crowd looking for a fight as well as a number of underage drinking and few people sneaking a marijuana joint. The security personnel making their rounds around the venue only noticed about thirty percent of what Kara did, Kara almost felt compelled to say something but she didn't want to spend too long away from Lena. By the time she return to Lena's side the first act came on.

A young woman with a guitar and a laptop walked out onto the stage and began playing her music. Kara sat down and handed Lena her drink, Lena greeted Kara with a big smile and as she took her drink from Kara with her left hand she used her right arm wrapping it around Kara pulling her close. Lena took a big sip of her drink and her face exploded in delight.

"This is good Kara! Thank you."

"You said earlier today you weren't in the mood for your usual tastes so I thought go sweet with a twist." Kara said proud that she could surprise Lena with something Lena liked.

"The spicy kick at the end is wonderful. You always know what I like Kara. How do you do that? You're the only person who can get it right." Lena said leaning into Kara. The blonde beamed with happiness as she shrugged, "You're important to me Lena. I pay attention."

"It's more than that but thank you. You're very important to me too. I wouldn't know what I'd do without you." Lena said.

A new song began and they fell silent listening to the poetic lyrics and melodic rhythms of the music. The artist was really good and had great catchy songs. Soon though her set was over and the next act a band made up of a drummer, a guitar player and a female singer came on immediately picking up the tempo. They were energetic performers who put on a great show and their music made you want to dance. Lena and Kara were really enjoying themselves and they kept commenting to each how glad they were they had found seat up top because the later it got the more crowded the venue became. Soon the second opening act was wrapping up and Lena offered to get them their next round.

Kara thanked Lena and held her seat as more and more people pushed looking for seats and spots to see the show. Kara was firm the seat was taken and even making sure that no one pushed into their spot on the balcony. Then a brunette with large breasts and long legs walked up to Kara's spot, she had brown eyes and pretty face. She was wearing a tight t-shirt and even tighter jeans with converse sneakers. The brunette introduced herself when bumped into Kara.

"I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to bump into you. I'm Brenda." The brunette smiled flirtatiously at Kara.

"Nice to meet you Brenda, I'm Kara." Kara replied with her usual friendliness.

"Hey is that seat open?" Brenda asked leaning in toward Kara and slightly pushing her breasts toward Kara's face. Kara smiled politely and held up her hand palm out as she replied. "No it's taken."

"That sucks. So are you a big Years & Years fan?" Brenda asked reaching out and touching Kara on the arm as she smiled more at the blonde sitting down.

"I'm growing into one. Are you a big fan?" Kara asked pushing up her glasses looking Brenda in the eyes the whole time.

"I've been a huge fan of theirs from the beginning. I knew they were going to blow up. Kara, that's a beautiful name, it really suits you."

"Thank you." Kara replied.

"What are you doing after the show? Want to get together? Hang out? Party? It'd be a lot of fun. Are you busy?" Brenda asked leaning over to wrap her arm around Kara's shoulders.

"Yes…" Kara began to say when Brenda cut her off with a disappointed pout. "Really? Why?"

"Kara will be busy with me. Now excuse me!" Lena said loudly three steps away holding two full pint glasses surprising both Kara and Brenda.

The brunette jumped turning and looking at Lena only to see Lena's very irritated and annoyed expression. Brenda shot away from Kara with lightning speed and backed away with hands up. Kara looked happy and relieved to see Lena so when Lena asked Kara to move over into her seat Kara quickly did. Lena sat down handing Kara her drink then turned to look at Brenda with an icy glare making sure the woman understood. Brenda disappeared into the crowd a moment later.

"Was someone trying to take my seat?" Lena asked sipping on her drink trying to let go of what she walked up to.

"I would never let anyone take your seat. She was just being friendly." Kara assured Lena who looked a little hurt.

"If you want to hang out with that woman after the show Kara…you can. I don't want stand in your way. You're an amazing person, she'd be lucky to count you as a friend." Lena said with a tight slightly sad smile. Kara reached out taking Lena's hand entwining their fingers together as she said, "I only want to hang out with you tonight Lena. I would never put off hanging out with you for anything other than saving the world. I swear."

"I'm sorry if I'm being so sensitive tonight Kara. I don't like sharing out time alone together when it's so rare. I know I'm being selfish." Lena said looking away until Kara reached out with her right hand and gently touched Lena's chin leading Lena to look back at her.

"I don't think you're being selfish Lena. I understand. I don't like sharing our time together either." Kara said putting her head on Lena's shoulder. Lena relaxed and the smile returned to her lips.

The venue's light went dark then the stage lit up red as the real show began. Years & Years music started to pump loudly throughout the venue getting the audience excited. Then stepping from the shadows like a leather clad angle with bright red hair front man Olly Alexander began to sing "Sanctify" to start the show and the audience went wild. Immediately the crowd pushed forward and those up in the balcony surged forward toward the rails. Suddenly half a dozen people began pushing behind Kara and Lena trying to get to the rail to see the show better. Lena got irritated at the pushy jerks and turned to ask them to step back but she was ignored. Kara noticed what was going on and asked Lena to switch seats with her then pushed her chair back to force the jerks back. There was no getting Kara to move when she didn't want to so the jerks in the back pushing to the rail gave up by the next song and moved on to try to find a spot someplace else.

As the next song started, Lena leaned over to say into Kara's ear. "Thank you Kara. The way they kept pushing into the back of the chair, it was like they were hovering over me. I couldn't breathe. I don't know how you handle it."

"They don't bother me. I'm not going to let anyone ruin our night." Kara said her lips practically pressed to Lena's ear to be heard over the music.

Lena smiled happily at Kara and gave Kara a quick kiss on the cheek before turning her attention back toward the stage. Kara grinned and sighed happy in the moment. The show was off to a great start and as Years & Years went into the third song of the evening, "Karma" the crowd went wild again and even Kara started singing along. She grabbed Lena in excitement gushing how much she loved the song. Next came "Lucky Escape" followed by "Preacher" but when that song wrapped up Olly Alexander s spoke to the crowd for a moment bringing the energy down as he introduced a slower song. The whole crowd fell silent as "Hypnotize" began with soft blue and white lights replacing the usual red making the stage feel intimate. For the first time Kara got a chance to really hear the lyrics to the song, Kara listened intently while watching Lena who was watching the singer on stage.

"I had a dream of a ship that we sailed in the night. Such a sweet, sweet call; the siren it soothes my mind. Who am I going to be when the curtain is drawn? In the cold, cold light they whispered to me: "take it all" Ooh the fortune said, flowers bloom with no regret. Surround me body and soul, pull me into your glow, make me blush. Unbound me, spin me in gold as the story unfolds in your touch. Ooh…Who can breathe me into life? Ooh, just one more look at you. My heart has been hypnotized."

The lyrics and melody of the song really struck a chord with Kara causing unexpected introspection. It was a little unsettling. Yet caught up in the song and its powers Kara couldn't stop it.

"I know a place where it's always so perfect and blue. And the boy say, "Babe, believe me it's all for you." Ooh the fortune said, flowers bloom with no regret. Surround me body and soul, pull me into your glow, make me blush. Unbound me, spin me in gold as the story unfolds in your touch. Ooh…Who can breathe me into life? Ooh, just one more look at you. My heart has been hypnotized."

Kara stared at Lena in the changing light wondering why the song made her think of Lena so much and how Lena looked so beautiful in shifting colors. Yet, the more she silently questioned things the more questions and problems arose, all of them Kara still wasn't ready to answer.

"And every color comes to life, as petals fall before your eyes. You kiss me and I'm hypnotized. Surround me body and soul, pull me into your glow, make me blush. Unbound me, spin me in gold as the story unfolds in your touch. Ooh…Who can breathe me into life? Ooh, just one more look at you. My heart has been hypnotized."

When the song was finished Lena broke out into loud applause while Kara sat in silent looking troubled. However by the time Lena turned around to look at Kara, the blonde had her troubles well-hidden and was back to enjoying the show. Song after song Years & Years held their audience captivated. Kara was openly enjoying the music while Lena adored front man Olly Alexander. Lena rotated leaning against the rail with both arms to leaning back against Kara which Kara loved. They didn't leave their seats until the show was over. Once the band had left the stage everyone began to file out Lena and Kara kept to their seats for a few minutes waiting for the crowds on the stairs to clear out.

"Did you enjoy the show?" Kara asked.

"I loved it! I wasn't sure what to expect, it's been a while since I've been to a live concert like this. And I'm glad we got to see it from up here, this view was amazing. Thank you for inviting me Kara, this was so much fun." Lena said.

"Thank you for coming with me. This was a lot of fun. This was a great show. Which song was your favorite?" Kara asked. The upstairs finally cleared out and they stood up and headed for the stairwell.

"Before tonight I would have said Sanctify or If You're Over Me but after seeing them live I have to say Hypnotize. I love that song." Lena said reaching out and linking her arm with Kara's and pulling the blonde through what was left of the crowd. Kara loved when her friend did that and willingly went wherever Lena pulled her. They picked up the conversation once they were out on the street and there were less drunk people.

"What was your favorite song Kara?" Lena asked leading Kara to a waiting car.

"Same as yours actually." Kara answered with her shy smile and adjustment of her glasses.

"It's a great song, I love the lyrics." Lena said glancing at Kara and smiling. Kara smiled back quickly looking away unable to hold Lena's gaze. Kara followed Lena into the waiting car and Lena gave her driver Kara's address.

"Do you have time for one more drink before heading home?" Kara asked.

"I will say for a drink or two but only if we get to keep talking about the show. We have to discuss that cute outfit Olly was wearing and that cape! That was the perfect touch." Lena said with an excited expression. Kara giggled and nodded in agreement, "It was amazing."

They chatted about the fantastic outfit Olly Alexander was wearing during the show for the short drive to Kara's place. Lena asked the driver to hang around and accompanied Kara upstairs. Lena reached the door first and used her key to open Kara's door for her. Kara just thanked Lena and followed the beautiful brunette in.

"What would you like to drink Lena?" Kara asked closing the door behind her, setting her keys down in their usual spot. Lena set her purse down and followed Kara to the kitchen thinking about what she wanted to drink.

"Do you have any bottles left out of that case of wine I gave you for Christmas?" Lena asked.

"Lena you gave me three cases of wine. Which one would you like to open? I only drink them with you and Alex." Kara said.

"The merlot would be nice." Lena said as she moved to the kitchen and retrieved the bottle opener. Kara went to the closet to get the bottle of wine, she found Lena looking at the faded olive green tin box.

"This must contain the best things!" Lena said giving Kara a bright smile.

"I wouldn't know. I haven't opened it yet and I don't remember what's in it." Kara admitted handing Lena the bottle then moved the get them both wine glasses. Lena opened the bottle with ease and was soon pouring them both a glass of wine.

"Then open it and find out." Lena said with encouragement. Kara shrugged taking a large sip of wine then grabbed the box and flipped it open. Both women looked inside to the see a medium sized envelope filled with something sitting inside with a CD sitting on top. The CD was marked, "Kara sings "STONE" acoustic" which immediately caught both women's attention.

"What is that?" Lena asked. It was obvious she wanted to reach over and grab the CD but she restrained herself allowing Kara to do it.

Kara picked up the CD looking at it with curiosity and complete confusion. She didn't recognize it at all and that really bothered her. Kara looked up at Lena admitting with a small frown, "I wish I could tell you what this was but I can't. I have no memory of this at all, none of it unfortunately."

"Then play it and find out what's on it. Maybe that will jog your memory." Lena said trying to be helpful.

Kara looked to Lena and nodded in agreement, she walked over to her storage closet and pulled out an old portable CD player with large speakers and brought it back to the kitchen. Kara sat it down on the counter plugging it in then put the CD into the player and pressed play. Kara took a step back picking up her wine glass sipping on it. Lena stood two steps away on the other end of the counter sipping on her own glass waiting to hear what was on the CD. They heard the player turn on and the CD begin to spin sudden the speaker came alive with a moment of static. Followed by two distinct girls laughing, Kara and Lena both stood up straight and gave each other a curious look. They heard a young girl speak, a young girl that sounded very familiar.

"Okay…wait…Should I make the dedication at the beginning before the song or after I do the song?"

Kara hit the pause button and turned to Lena with an unsure expression. "I think this is me speaking. I sort of recognize my voice here. It was so long ago, I would have been so young."

"I can see it." Lena replied agreeing. Lena was getting a huge kick out all of it while Kara was more bothered by the mystery than amused by it. Kara nodded along with Lena's statement then hit rewind then play again. They listened to Kara ask the end of the question again then a different girl with a very different voice answered.

"Do the dedication now."

"Kara pause the recording." Lena asked and Kara immediately hit the button. Lena looked really confused.

"That's so strange. It couldn't be. There's no way." Lena said looking off in the distance. Kara watched her waiting for an explanation, when Lena realized Kara was watching her she smiled shrugging as she said. "The other girl's voice, she sounds an awful lot like me. I've heard myself on recordings too many times, I know exactly what I sound like even back then when I was younger and it's just uncanny. Only, how could it be possible you know?"

Kara nodded in agreement that it would be impossible and pressed play again. They sipped more of their wine as they heard someone plucking an acoustic guitar before they heard the voice of young Kara again.

"I'm just going to say for those listening. I could never have done this without the help of my best friend. My best friend who is also playing the guitar for this song I will be singing called, "Stone" by Alessia Cara…"

Kara hit the pause button with her face all scrunched up. She turned to Lena and pointed out, "I didn't start singing around other people until I was almost nineteen. I was really shy about my voice until a class I took in college. I have no memory of this Lena."

"That's very strange Kara I'm not sure how we could explain that. I do know the song though. I've been obsessed with it since I was a teenager. I love Alessia Cara's version since it is her song and all but there's this other version I heard once that I can't out of my head. The thing is I could never find it again and it's always driven me crazy that I could never find it. And it's this other unattainable version that keeps me forever obsessed with that song, if not that whole album." Lena said with a faraway look and a nod of her head.

"Stone is one of my all-time favorite songs but I can only listen to it once in a while because I get a sense I'm missing something and I'm always left frustrated. Damn, maybe this is why." Kara said and now with a look of determination she reached down and pressed play. Young Kara's voice spoke again.

"This song is dedicated to my best friend, the person who gives me strength to really be not just the person I am but the person I dream to be, my best friend Lena Luthor."

Kara had been in the middle of taking a sip of wine and accidently snorted it into her nose. Lena dropped her wine glass on the floor shattering the glass and getting wine everywhere. Lena shook her head insisting, "That's just not possible. We didn't meet until recently, I didn't know you back then and I'm the only Lena Luthor on this planet."

An acoustic guitar began to play as Young Kara began to sing, "So much on my mind. I think I think too much. Read between these lines, unspoken weight of words. But time comes to rest when you are by side, it blurs. And I will follow where this takes me. And my tomorrows long to be unknown. When all is shaken be my safety. In a world of uncertain say you'll be my stone."

"Holy crap…That's the voice!" Lena whispered her face pale her eyes wide.

Kara turned back to the box and picked up the envelope opening it revealing a packet of printed pictures. Kara pulled them out and Lena rushed to her side to see the pictures, both women's face's exploded in shock. Eyes wide, mouths open, they both blinked walking away then came back. Kara spread the pictures out looking for answers only to find none. They both stared hard the old pictures rapidly blinking at the images they could not believe to be real. Multiple images of a teenage Kara and a teenage Lena; together with their arms around each other's shoulders inside Eliza's house and in the woods with both girls looking excited and really happy.

"Change in every wind, the sands of time don't know our name. Oh, nothings sure, but surely as we stand, I promise I will stay the same. And I've never seen forever, but I know we'll remain…"