The taste hit my tongue like an explosion of flavor. Her moaning was music to my ears and her heartbeat syncing with mine was even more so. It's like the world around us vanished and I could only think about her blood. I had fed on a few different people since I became this creature, but no one's blood was like Kara's. It was on a whole different level, like liquid gold.

Kara's heart beat fast in her chest, shivering under my touch. I latched onto her throat as if nothing else mattered, each sip was pure angelic grace. I continued to feed as she laid back on the coach, me leaning above her.

Her arms wrapped around my neck and I felt a tug at my shirt. I pulled back worried I had taken too much. She smiled weakly, but luckily not on the brink of death. She brought my face in close, kissing me, not caring that her blood still caressed my lips.

I kissed her back, softly at first, and then with a swift gradation of intensity that made her cling to me as the only solid thing in a dizzy swaying world. My insistent mouth was parting her shaking lips, sending wild tremors along her nerves, evoking from her sensations she had never known she was capable of feeling. Her hands grabbed at my cheeks as our kiss got more passionate. She flipped me onto my back and held my arms down beside my head. She was smiling ear to ear.

I raised a brow. "You like it up there, don't you?"

"I think I do." She suggestively smiled, leaning down and kissing me again.

She kissed my lips and made a trail down my face toward my neck. When I shivered it was her time to smile. She continued to trail kisses around my face and until she pulled back. Looking deeply into my eyes. "Carly, I have to ask you something…"

Her kisses distracted me so I responded in a raspy voice. "Yes, anything."

Kara pulled back without letting go of my wrists. "Carly Emily Matthews, will you do me the honor of marrying me?"

For a second I thought she was joking, but the look on her told me she wasn't. She let go of my wrists, but still sat on my waist, pulling a ring from her pocket. I looked from the ring to Kara with surprise.

She smiled, "Carly, we have been best friends since we were in 5th grade. You have loved me for so long and I am still so sorry it took me this long to realize I love you too. We've been through a lot of crap in this year alone and I never want to live my life without you. Will you marry me?"

I looked into Kara's eyes and saw the love behind the ocean blue. She loved me no matter my flaws. I knew there were so many consequences to this, but I couldn't hold back. A smile appeared on my face and nodded frantically. "Yes...yes I'll marry you."

She slid the ring onto my finger as we kissed again. We fell onto the floor laughing. She held my arms beside my head once again and whispered into my ear. "Would you like to head to the bedroom, future Mrs. Danvers?"

"Oh I would want nothing else."

She pulled me from the floor and we kissed as we walked toward the bed. Even with her weakened strength she threw me onto the covers. The kissing continued and...we went under the covers. I'd tell you what happened, but I think your mind can picture the rest.

In the next few weeks, Kara, Alex and even Lena helped plan the event. I wanted to help, but they wanted this to be a surprise. Lex was still in the wind and he could come and attack at any moment, but we tried to stay in a good mood.

Finally the day arrived and I woke up to the smell of pancakes. I couldn't actually eat the pancakes, but the smell put me in a good mood nonetheless. I rose from the bed and found Kara in the kitchen. She had picked fresh flowers, which sat in the center of the counter.

When she saw me, her eyes lit up like spotlights. She pulled me to the counter and placed a glass of blood in front of me, while chewing on her pancakes. "Drink up, you have a busy day ahead of you."

"You know if you had let me help you plan everything out, you wouldn't have been so stressed lately. " I said, taking a sip while licking my lips. "I don't even know what my dress looks like."

"Oh don't worry, you'll love it. I want this to be the most magical day of your life." Kara smiled

I looked at her with the same type of smile. "You know it's supposed to be your special day too, right?"

"Oh, I know. Don't worry, I'm already excited."

She finished off her pancakes just as I finished my blood. When we had eaten, she literally pulled me from the house and across town to the church through a back door so I couldn't see the decorations within the chapel. Stylists were waiting to do my hair, makeup, and getting my dress on. She threw me into the room and vanished before I could say a word.

The stylists got to work. For my hair it was a princess style updo with cascading curls and a veil covered in sparkling beads pinned to the top of my head. My makeup was a smokey eye with tints of gold near the center, light blush, and pale lipstick. Then it was time for the dress and I almost started crying at how beautiful it was.

The gown was floor length with a long beautiful back. The top and bottom were separated by a V of sparking beadings and swirling designs of flowers. The neckline was a princess style, my sleeves below the shoulders; big and poofy. It was as white as freshly fallen snow and it was exactly how I pictured it.

The women helped me slide into the dress and as it was being zipped up I heard a knock at the door. I turned around to find my father standing in the doorway. The women made their exit so we could be alone. I hadn't seen my dad since I moved out at 18. He had been accepting, but he still felt uncomfortable speaking of my sexuality. My mother, before she died, had been the one to be there for me when I truly needed her.

I looked toward him with surprise. "What are you doing here, Dad?"

"Kara called me." He said, standing there on the brink of tears. "You look stunning. You're mom would've been so proud of you."

"Are you proud of me, Dad?" I asked

He looked down at his feet, knowing exactly what I meant. "I used to be disappointed that you liked girls. I tried to accept you, but I failed and I made you feel bad, which was something I never wanted. The last time I saw you you were 18 and ran away from home. You called your mother all the time, but never asked for me. I just want to say I was a bigot and I have moved past those days. I just want you to be happy and I know your mother would too."

Just hearing those words brought tears to my eyes. I had been angry at him for 7 years and not once had he even tried to call me. Now that he finally apologized, I felt a weight lift from my heart. I ran forward and dug my face into his suit. He wrapped his arms around me as I wrapped my arms around him. I began to cry as he pulled back, wiping at my face.

"Don't cry yet. I don't want to be the reason your makeup gets ruined." He said as we both lightly laughed.

"I love you, Dad." I said with complete honesty.

"I love you too, Sweetie." He said, holding his arm out for me to grab. "Let's get you to that chapel."

I placed my arm in his and we walked into the main part of the church, blocked from the chapel by a set of doors. Everyone was inside and waiting, my anxiety causing my hands to shake. I was nervous, but also excited, so I calmed my breathing and focused on my excitement. The music played and two men opened the double doors.

My dad held my arm as we walked down the aisle. My friends and people I so dearly cherished stood in the pews around me. I tried to look forward so I wouldn't start happy crying again, but then I saw Brainy and he waved. I lightly waved back with a smile. The chapel around me was like nothing I had ever seen.

It glittered in the sunlight as if I was in a winter wonderland. Plus the music danced off the walls like a symphony was in the room. Yet the most beautiful was Kara herself, standing at the front in a dress made for a goddess. It was covered in sparkly beads, making hearts and flowers. Her dress was strapless and oh so perfect, just seeing her made begin to cry all over again.

I made it to the altar as my dad gave me a tight hug before taking his seat. I hugged him and then grabbed Kara's hand as we faced each other. The music stopped, people sat down, and the priest began to speak.

He cleared his throat and began, "Dearly Beloved, we are gathered here today in the presence of these witnesses, to join Kara Danvers and Carly Matthews in matrimony commended to be honorable among all. Their time together, they have seen their love and understanding of each other grow and blossom and now they have decided to live out the rest of their lives as one. If any person can show just cause why they may not be joined together - let them speak now or forever hold their peace."

The room was dead silent as we smiled at one another. When no one spoke the priest continued. "Do you Carly Matthews take Kara Danvers to be your lawfully wedded wife?"

"I, Carly Matthews, take Kara Danvers, to be my wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish; from this day forward until death do us part." I cried

Then the priest asked the same of Kara and she replied in the same way. "I, Kara Danvers, take Carly Matthews, to be my wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish; from this day forward until death do us part."

Alex stepped forward with the rings, glittering under the beautiful lights. Kara took my ring and slid it on my finger. "I Kara Danvers give you Carly Matthews this ring as an eternal symbol of my love and commitment to you."

Then I did the same with hers. Reciting the words and sliding the ring onto her hand. For the first time in years I was truly happy. Seeing Kara in that beautiful dress just made my heart soar. She was a goddess on earth and she thought I was good enough for her love and that still astounded me.

The priest looked at us both with a smile. "By the power vested in me by the State of New York, I now pronounce you wife and wife. You may now kiss the bride."

Kara grabs my face with her hands and pulls me in close. As our lips meet the crowd cheers, standing with loud claps. We continued to kiss as if no one else was watching. The world around us vanished and it was just me and Kara.

When we pulled back, we looked toward the group with a smile. Kara grabbed my hand and we ran down the aisle. Lex was still in the wind and we had no idea when he would strike, but for now everything was perfect. I finally got the girl and our love that could never happen, finally became a reality.