[ kara’s reactions alone are a compelling enough reason to have done it; hiding behind the easiest path, an ultimate cop out, didn’t suit either of them. especially when her mouth folded downwards and a pang of guilt struck the pit of his stomach. he, who could stand against deathstroke and malcolm merlyn without flinching, was helpless against the briefly dejected look that had etched it’s way into her expression ]

The mistletoe? Just convenient for what I already wanted to do. [ having seen both sides of her, supergirl in action, and who she was around her friends, he didn’t really understand how someone couldn’t be at least a little taken in. they were opposites in most ways; his initial reservations had been unfounded, and oliver queen admitting he was wrong was a pretty rare occurrence ] You’ve already saved the holidays.

[ there were numerous things that he should be doing; like giving her a little space, and not subconsciously tracing his tongue across his lip to find the lingering taste of her, but none of those were going to happen right then ] The mayor doesn’t have to show up dateless for his party...and Thea gets her wish. She told me I couldn’t be grouchy over Christmas. I don’t have a reason to be anymore.

[ teammates, friends growing closer, and still, he couldn’t settle for that without crossing another imaginary boundary. no one ever said oliver queen had shame. it’s more innocent than it sounds; jumping head first is his go to method, but he’s teasing her. maybe ] One more thing. [ turning his head and leaning in, lips closer to her ear, she couldn’t see his smile, but it was there ] I’m hoping that it’s not the last time I get to kiss you tonight.