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Amaya Jiwe tried to be okay with just 'friends with benefits' as Sara had called it. Hell, it had been her idea. Despite that she just couldn't help falling for Sara, and falling hard. And ultimately she wanted more. She desperately tried to fight those feelings, because she knew what Sara would say, and if she admitted it then her precious Captain might put a stop to what they had been doing, which kept her silent for a number of weeks.
But Amaya knew it was only a matter of time before she cracked and pushed her luck, and when she did ironically it wasn't because of Sara doing some awesome move, or saving the day, or anything like that. No, it was wonderfully ordinary.
It was simply a matter of waking up for the third consecutive time to find Sara Lance resting in her arms, and being able to admire that sight for more than a few seconds before her Captain had woken up. Amaya was always able to insist that Sara stay with her until she fell asleep, and even that they cuddled as long as Amaya was spooning Sara and therefore it was a sign of dominance, but then the pretty blonde girl would sneak out during the night.
At least, that was at the start, but either Amaya had been wearing Sara out, or Sara just like sleeping in her arms, which was surely a sign that she felt the same way about Amaya as Amaya felt about her. Whatever the case, Amaya just couldn't take another morning of waking up with Sara Lance in her arms, and not have her as her girlfriend.
So as soon as Sara started stirring Amaya started gently kissing her shoulders, neck and then ear before whispering into it, "Morning."
"Morning." Sara smiled softly, snuggling backwards into the soft body pressed against her back.
Amaya bit her lip, closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and then finally admitted, "I want to tell people about us."
Instantly, and predictably, Sara tensed up and then after a few agonisingly long seconds turned around in Amaya's arms and asked cautiously, "You wanna tell people were having sex?"
"No." Amaya chuckled, "You know what I mean."
"Amaya..." Sara began hesitantly.
Not liking the sound of that Amaya quickly added, "I want to tell people about this. You in my arms, us both feeling totally at peace. And don't tried to tell me otherwise, I've been watching you sleep, and you've never looked more peaceful. Or beautiful."
There was a brief pause and then Sara again tried to begin, "I-"
"And I want to tell people about just how much I love you." Amaya again interrupted softly, cupping Sara's cheek, "That I think you're smart, funny, beautiful and bad ass. That you're the best Captain I've ever known. The best person I've ever known. I'd do anything for you Sara. Anything. Because regardless of what time and history says about me, or destiny, if such a thing exists, you're perfect for me. We fit. We-"
"You only love me because of Doomworld." Sara said flatly.
"So?" Amaya questioned, "Do you really think that was part of the Legion's plan? Okay, maybe Damien Darhk thought that you might fuck me if he teamed us up together to screw with my relationship with Nathanial, or just because he thought it was hot, or both, but instead we found love. Yes, we were turned into his evil minions, but we love each other the same reasons we did in Doomworld that we do now. Your confidence, cunning, and the fact that you're the most competent member of this crew. And did I mention beautiful and kick ass? Think about it Sara. In a literal nightmare world, where we were put in position to torture us, we found light in the darkness. We were each other's light. Why can't we be there for each other now?"
"Because you'll leave." Sara quickly pointed out, hating the fact that she sounded a bit teary-eyed.
"You could come with me." Amaya again pointed out, "And if not... I... I'd rather truly have you and lose you, then to spend my life wishing that we had truly been together, even if it was only for a short time. Can you honestly tell me you don't feel the same?"
There was a long pause and then Sara softly grumbled, "Let me think about it."
"That's all I ask." Amaya smiled softly, kissing Sara's forehead, "Take all the time you need."
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It would have been wrong to say anything else, but the disadvantage of telling Sara to take all the time she needed meant that Amaya had to go without her presence in her bed for a few extremely long, sleepless nights. Which made Amaya feel kind of pathetic, as she had been fined before Doomworld, but ever since then it had felt unnatural to sleep without Sara Lance in her arms.
The lack of incredible sex certainly didn't help, Amaya finding herself lying awake at night thinking about knocking on Sara's door and pushing her into an answer. Or approaching her during the day, especially when Sara wouldn't meet her eye. But no, Amaya remained strong and gave Sara the space she needed, and eventually she was rewarded for it.
Namely by Sara walking into her quarters unannounced and abruptly questioning, "You said you would do anything, right?"
Amaya blinked at the abruptness of the question, but quickly caught on to what Sara was saying, and simply nodded, "To truly be with you? Yes. I'd-"
"Then I want your ass." Sara interrupted, before further explaining, "You may have made me your bitch in Doomworld, but in the real world, I'm no one's bottom. I'm a switch. That means I want to top you just like you topped me."