57 DCU/MCU Fan-fiction 11 - The Road to Happiness, The Long One

Plot: Callum Orson, along with his best friend/confidant Mason, go through their lives as best buds, but after Cal saves Kara Danvers, the adopted daughter of one Mr. and Mrs. Kent of Kent Corporations, Cal needs to figure out whether or not to tell Kara his secret, a secret very few even know.

Pairing: OCxKara

Chapter 1

Cal walked out of Moon Valley Public High School's gates feeling relieved, relieved that Monday was finally over and school was out. Alongside him, his best buddy Mason, a harmless pyro-maniac who was the most trustworthy person the world had ever seen. Cal's thick, dark brown hair surrendered to the brief, but strong, winds. Cal's hazel eyes glinted with the small spark of hope. No one, not even Cal himself, knew why, but Cal always seemed to have that special glint in his eye. His light blue long sleeve shirt slightly flapped in the wind, but he didn't mind. Cal appreciated the coolness of the day. His jeans were a bit too small, but no one looked close enough to notice. Mason's short, light brown curly hair also surrendered to the wind. Mason's deep blue eyes were a wonder with his hard set features, causing even the most stubborn girl to swoon. His brown t-shirt stuck lightly to his skin, and his jeans slightly too wide for him causing him to need his brown belt.

Mason was always making jokes or causing some sort of small disturbance in the classroom, but making up for it with the effortlessly done homework and tests, all of which earned him an A. Cal was the quiet type, examining and processing before doing anything. Cal also effortlessly did his homework and tests, also earning himself A's. But Cal was still different. Cal's knowledge and abilities were far above the norm, even for the most talented in the world. He was always able to convince others of anything and everything he wanted, whether for fun or for a revenge scheme. He was able to do anything better than anyone, you name it, but the thing is… Cal never showed it, never proclaimed it, never even mentioned his ability to do better. Cal wasn't an attention seeker, in fact, Cal hated attention; Cal even disliked attention from his ever perfect test taking ability. This is where Mason came it. Mason always took the attention for his best friend. Mason didn't like the attention much either, but liked it enough to be able to make his friend comfort. Mason and Cal were like puzzle pieces. One's comfort covered the other's uncomfort.

Cal walked out of Moon Valley Public High School's gates, with Mason at his side. Glancing around, Cal weighed the possibility of racing across the street in order to make it. Mason started, but Cal put his arm out to stop him. Cal shook his head slightly knowing the length of time that it would be before they could cross.

"We could have made it!" protested Mason.

Cal shook his head, "Nah, not with the last 4 seconds. You wouldn't make it; I've seen you run."

Mason laughed, "Regardless, don't you think that the cars would have waited anyway?"

Cal smirked, "Maybe, but why waste their time when we aren't in any hurry?"

"Have I ever mentioned that you are too philosophical and overthink?" Mason asked.

"Probably," Cal shrugged. Mason laughed. Cal laughed as well.

"Wait!" Mason exclaimed, "I forgot my phone in the office!"

"Well go get it then, hurry!" Cal replied. Mason rushed off and sprinted through the crowd. Cal stood there waiting for his best friend to return. The light signaled for crossing and Cal smiled.

'Mason's gonna love this. He missed the light.' Cal thought humorously.

"Hurry up Kara! We're going to miss the light!" Barbara exclaimed to her best friend Kara.

"I'm going, I'm going!" Kara replied, rushing past Cal while nearly running into him. Cal looked at the timer on the other end of the street.

'It's red! She shouldn't have gone!' Cal thought as he saw the red light. Cal rushed across the street and into the oncoming traffic. Seeing the semi heading for a direct hit on Kara, Cal rushed forward. He jumped forward and shoved Kara out of the way. The truck slammed on its brakes, but didn't quite make it. Cal slammed into the truck's hood, bouncing up into the windshield. The truck's brakes finally stopped the large vehicle. The rough stop caused Cal to flying into the back of a compact car in front of the semi. Kara laid there stunned and looked back in horror. Barbara rushed over and helped Kara up to her feet. Kara rushed over to where Cal was laying. Mason rushed through the gates and through the street over to where Cal was laying.

"Oh my goodness! Are you ok?" Kara asked concerned. Cal struggled to his feet.

"I'm okay, I'm fine," Cal mumbled. He brushed his pants and shirt.

"I'll call an ambulance, if somebody hasn't already," Barbara muttered worriedly.

"…you sure you're okay buddy"? Mason asked.

"Yeah, just 2 broken ribs, several fractured ribs, slight concussion, and some minor cuts and bruises," Cal replied, "I'll live." Mason looked over Cal, but shrugged and respected his friend's analysis. Kara frowned.

"'A' how do you know that? And 'B', I'm making sure you get checked out before you can go." Kara insisted.

"No, really. I'm fine," Cal said.

"Yeah no, it's probably best that we make sure you're ok," Barbara chimed in. Mason nodded. Cal sighed and agreed.

"You're Cal right?" Kara asked.

"Yeah, you're Kara right?" Cal asked.

"Yeah, and this is Barbara. Thanks for saving my life," Kara said.

"Don't mention it," Cal said.

"Oh yeah, I'm Mason," Mason chimed in. Everyone looked at him.

-Break-

"Well, you have 2 broken ribs, several fractured ribs, a slight concussion, and some minor cuts and bruises, and you'll need to change the bandaging every 6-8 hours. The bandaging is special; it acts as a cast but is far more flexible which is convenient. Soon everyone will have this bandaging, thanks to Wayne Enterprises and the Kent Corporation," said the doctor.

"Well, good to know I'll live," said Cal.

"Now then, I'll let your friends in to check on you," said the doctor as he left the room. A few moments later, Kara rushed in and threw her arms around Cal with Barbara and Mason following close behind.

"Hurts…" Cal said quietly.

"Sorry, kinda got carried away that you're ok and all. Thank you for saving my life, I guess I owe you now," Kara said as she backed off Cal.

"It's no problem, everyone is okay and that's all that matters," Cal said.

"So how did you EXACTLY know your injuries?" Barbara asked suspiciously. Mason looked over at Cal and smiled.

"Lucky guess?" Cal shrugged. Barbara squinted, but then shrugged. Mason smiled and shook his head slightly.

"Say Cal, since you saved my life and all, would you mind maybe coming over for dinner? Say tomorrow night?" asked Kara.

"Um, sure… When should I be there and where am I going?" answered Cal.

"I'll make sure you get picked up, just be ready at 4 at school," Kara said.

"I'll be ready. See you tomorrow in class!" Cal said. Barbara and Kara waved as they left the hospital room.

"So… save a girl's life and she's into you? Gotta try that one," Mason said.

"Ha ha, very funny. You're the one who gets all the girls without even trying. It was past due that I got a chance towards at a girl for once," Cal said.

"But with the most popular girl in school? Good luck my fried, you're going to need it."

"A wise man once said, 'You make your own luck.'"

"Neal Caffery, White Collar. But she's the most popular girl in school!"

"Yes, Neal Caffery. But this is where we are different Mason, I don't see people's titles and judge, I see the person holding it," Cal lamented, getting up from the hospital bed. He grabbed his clothes and headed towards the bathroom.

"Okay Socrates, but what about your secret? She's going to end up finding out or figuring out who you are," Mason warned.

"Relax, there is one person in this world that knows who I am and that's you," Cal pointed out. He mostly shut the bathroom door as he began to change.

"This is your first girlfriend ever, and you may not trust people, but a girlfriend is a different story. A girlfriend expects to be told everything no matter the excuse," Mason said, his back to the slightly ajar bathroom door.

"I'm pretty sure that's not how it's supposed to be…" Cal said.

"Fine, I made that up, but my point still stands, your first girlfriend and who knows what you'll tell her,"

"Ok, fine, I'll make sure to keep my mouth shut. Let's go home though. Excuse: We had an after school meeting with the principal about behavior and grades. Nothing bad, just a light warning. Sound good?" Cal stated as he walked out of the bathroom.

"She'll buy it without too many difficult questions, besides, you know we could literally run away and not get in trouble," said Mason.

"I know, but she cares, so maybe just let her know we're ok," said Cal. Cal grabbed the bandages in a hospital bad and headed outside.

"Ever wonder why we are still in an orphanage at the age of 16 AND model students?" asked Mason.

"All the time."

A/N: How is it so far? Suggestions, reviews, comments appreciated below. Have a nice day!

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