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Say That Again?

“Say that again?” Stella asks after she heard you use the term Viv dubbed the eight person orgy she suggested on the car ride to their respective workplaces earlier. The three of you are sitting in your living room, after having breakfast a few minutes ago.

“The ‘Fuck-this’ League Orgy.” You repeat.

“Riiiiiight~” Stella replies like she understands completely now, before glancing at Cassie to see if she understands too.

“Say that again?” Cassie repeats right after, making you and Stella chuckle.

“I think it’s supposed to be a play on the Justice League.” You try to explain Viv’s thought process, but your attempt at explanation just confuses the girls even more. “She said since there’s seven of you, you can’t be the Avengers.” You add to further clarify Viv’s reference, but Stella and Cassie are still looking at you like they need to hear more.

“Hey, don’t look at me. I’m just the messenger.” You finally say, trying to wash your hands from the whole thing, not wanting to reveal just how excited you really are at the thought of a costumed orgy with all seven of your girlfriends. When you finally give up trying to explain Viv’s detailed proposal for an orgy, Stella and Cassie finally crack a smile and reveal they’ve been teasing you all along with their questions.

“You’ve already heard about this plan, apparently.” You say in realization.

“Viv wouldn’t shut up about it!” Stella reacts, seemingly bursting at the seems to share that opinion since you started retelling what was discussed earlier.

“We were wondering how far into Viv’s plan you’ll try to explain.” Cassie reveals with a teasing smile.

“I at least thought you’d reach the part where she suggested we wear costumes for it.” Stella comments.

“Or the part where she suggested we do it in the Red Rum so we won’t be so cramped in the bedroom.” Cassie adds.

“Not gonna lie, the idea of Brooke dressed as Power Girl was something I contemplated on the drive home.” You admit.

“Wasn’t Brooke supposed to be Superman?” Cassie asks.

“Yeah, that was the pitch I heard; but if she’s going to dress as genderbent Superman, I’d rather she go the Power Girl route.” You explain, even forming a circle over your chest to represent Power Girl’s iconic boob window, and it's this gesture that registers a look of recognition from the two.

“Say that again?” Stella asks again jokingly.

“I introduced you two to the animated series when you were kids. You don’t fool me.” You tell them.

“Yeah, that was a whole other thing too. We were familiar with entirely different members.” Cassie recounts.

“She wanted Becca to be Cyborg, and we were like, ‘wasn’t Cyborg Teen Titans?’” Cassie continues.

“Plus, Becca vehemently said no to that one.” Stella says with a laugh, and you can’t help but chuckle imagining Becca purely reacting from the name, and having no actual clue what Viv and the others were talking about.

“Yeah, I think she mentioned Becca’s going to be Batman.” You chime in.

“Yup, and Brooke pointed out Cyborg’s only ‘OG 7’ in the movies and the… what was it again in the comics?” Cassie asks.

“New 52.” You answer, immediately recognizing what Brooke’s point was.

“Right. That.” Cassie confirms.

“I think that’s how Tanya ended up being Viv’s super racist Mexican Manhunter.” Stella recounts.

“Tanya didn’t seem to mind it when Viv mentioned it earlier.” You tell them, leaving out the part where Tanya asked you whether or not the name was fitting while she placed her hand on top of your crotch while you were driving.

“I wanted Maddy to be Hawkgirl for the hair but Viv and Brooke pointed out she’s not actually ‘OG 7’ from the comics or whatever; and that’s why Maddy got the Flash. Some stupid reason about how her hair matched the costume.” Stella says with an eye roll.

“You’re just pissy you ended up with Aquaman because of your fishy nethers.” Cassie teases Stella.

“It doesn’t even make sense!” Stella shouts in annoyance. “If Aquaman talks to fish, doesn’t that mean your coochies are the ones that smell like fish?” Stella says defensively, having obviously been teased about this when they originally discussed it last night.

“You just don’t like you’re the lamest superhero.” Cassie teases her.

“I’m genderbent Jason Momoa! How is that lame!?” Stella continues to react defensively, before trying to flex on Cassie. Cassie doesn’t back down from her teasing though, and places her hands next to her sucked-in cheeks to pretend she’s a fish.

“Oh, like you don’t want to ‘talk’ to my fishy nethers.” Stella jabs back, but Cassie doesn’t relent on her fish impersonation, so Stella lightly pushes Cassie’s face with her hand, and you can’t help but laugh at their childish playfulness.

“I’ve had enough of that from Viv last night, thank you very much.” Stella tells Cassie. “It’s not that I don’t like being Aquaman, I just wanted to be Wonder Woman more.” Stella adds bitterly.

“No, I wanted to be Wonder Woman more!” Cassie corrects.

“You got Green Lantern!” Stella counters.

“Only because that was the only one left!” Cassie explains.

“Well, Viv did have a point about her being Wonder Woman, if I’m being honest.” You try to calm both girls down, who are starting to get riled up by the discussion.

“Et tu Bruté?” Stella asks with fake offense.

“You have to know Wonder Woman’s comics history to get it, baby.” You tell her.

“Yeah, yeah. She mentioned something about her being some bondage icon or some bullshit.” Stella says, still bitter not being Wonder Woman from the sound of it; or, more accurately, ending up as Aquaman.

“You guys can at least revel in the fact that when I tie her up with her own lasso, you can ask her whatever you guys want and she has to answer the truth.” You try to pick your daughter’s spirits up. Cassie’s about to say something, but she pauses when something cuts her off.

~DING DONG~

“That must be Dana.” You then say, upon hearing your apartment’s doorbell.

“I guess that’s our cue to go too.” Stella says after standing up from her seat, referring to going to the sports complex to train with Cassie again.

“You should go get your laptop so you and Dana can get started quicker. We’ll let her in.” Cassie then says, before giving you a kiss on the cheek and whispering to your ear, “Don’t think I didn’t notice how much you want that costumed orgy to happen.”

You just play it cool and smile as your response, before saying goodbye to both of them and getting the laptop from your room.

A whole day working with Dana later…

“Leave.” Becca commands Dana as soon as you let her into the apartment, making Dana immediately stand up from her seat after seeing who was addressing her.

“Oh, um…” Dana hesitates to respond at first, before glancing towards the clock and sees that it’s five in the afternoon on the dot. “I think it’s about time I go. I’ll just get my things.” Dana finally replies, and tries to gather her things with obvious panic.

“Becca.” You say with a reprimanding tone, and Becca just smirks at your attempt. “You can relax, Dana. My girlfriend seems to be in a playful mood is all.” You then assure Dana, before introducing Becca to Dana.

“It’s a-uh… pleasure to meet you, Ms. Hoffman.” Dana says after your introduction.

“Likewise.” Becca says with what you can only interpret as an intimidating smile.

“You’re really turning it on, aren’t you?” You ask Becca, trying to disarm her by calling her out on her authoritative demeanor.

“I was told you would prefer not extending your work hours.” Becca immediately throws you under the bus, after recalling what you told Maddy last night. Dana looks at you, and you rub the back of your neck guiltily.

“Don’t worry, Mr. Craig. I’ve already talked to Mrs. Sachs about the necessity of a rewrite and she’s aware that she has to move the publication window.” Dana informs you. “We’ll be following the work schedule as discussed, so you don’t have to worry about me rushing you; but~ that also means you’ll be seeing more of me than originally planned.” Dana adds.

“Would you like me to place a call to Mrs. Sachs and inform her that you don’t need a babysitter?” Becca asks you after hearing Dana’s news.

“You can do that?” You ask in honest surprise, before realizing how unwelcoming that must sound to Dana who’s just doing her job. “I-I mean, of course you can; but you don’t need to, Becca. I like working with Dana.” You assure both women.

“I can see why.” Becca continues her intimidation, looking Dana from head to toe when she says it.

“Stop it, Becca.” You tell her with some authority of your own, which only elicits a smirk out of your girlfriend. “Please.” You say, hoping the pleading tone would work much better.

“Since you asked nicely.” Becca says, her smile immediately shifting into something warmer. “Here.” She then says, before offering the paper bag she’s holding to Dana. “I heard you left without having dinner last night. I hope you like Vietnamese cuisine. It’s courtesy of Chef Vivian Nguyen of Pho Hoa.” Becca then says to Dana politely.

“Oh! Wow, um~, thank you Ms. Hoffman.” Dana says, accepting the paper bag from Becca.

“I was not made aware if you’re vegan, so I chose a vegan pho, but there’s also a caramelized pork Banh Mi in there in case you don’t have dietary restrictions. You’re not allergic to anything, are you?” Becca then asks, and Dana shakes her head to answer Becca’s question.

“Thank you for this, Ms. Hoffman. You really didn’t have to.” Dana says in gratitude.

“It’s my pleasure, Ms. Owens. I apologize for my rudeness earlier. I tend to put on a strong front with people I’m unfamiliar with, but that’s not an excuse. I hope you can accept this meal as a peace offering.” Becca tells her in a complete one-eighty from her attitude earlier. “Also, you can call me Becca.” Becca adds.

“Dana.” Dana reintroduces herself, and offers Becca a handshake which the latter accepts. “I’ll still take my leave and give you and Mr. Craig some privacy. Thank you again for dinner, um, Becca.” Dana tells her, and Becca just nods as a response.

Accepting that as their goodbyes, you and Becca walk Dana out of the apartment and you tell her you’ll see her tomorrow. As soon as you turn around and close the door, Becca pushes your back against it. She has a devious smile on her face, but it immediately softens as she gives you a sweet kiss on the lips.