Bellamy, Clarke and Raven stood at the airlock looking out the small porthole. From their very small window, it appeared to be a day like any other they'd experienced. The sun was shining, the air was still, "How long before it hits?" Bellamy asked. Raven shrugged "I don't know" she admitted "days, hours, weeks." Thoughtful silence filled the air. "Now what do we do?" Clarke asked. "Now, we sleep!" Bellamy declared. The occupants of the ark had spent two very short months, working day and night to get to this point. "I can get on board with that plan" Raven sighed. "And since we don't have first watch" Bellamy chimed in "I plan on doing just that." Looking over at Clarke "are you coming?" he asked. Clarke nodded " I could sleep."
The three of them turned away from the window and walked toward their quarters, passing some of the others as they went. Many of the youngsters had grown up in space and only heard about some of the things they would see, so they were watching for whatever the sky would bring them. Octavia and Indra were on call for the first watch, so they too had to stay awake. Finally reaching their quarters, they bid each other a good night. Raven had taken up residence in Clarke's old room since Clarke had abandoned it for the comfort and security of Bellamy's arms and bed. Raven had not asked them the nature of their relationship, but it was widely assumed if they were currently not together, the two of them would soon be together in every sense of the word.
"Are you okay?" Bellamy asked concerned that Clarke had barely spoke ten words since her mother left. Clarke nodded "Yeah, I just.." she sighed tiredly "I don't know" she whispered. "Hey" he turned her to face him "its okay" he said gently "you're tired, and your mom just left. You're entitled to feel this way," he reassured her pulling her into his arms. "Bellamy?" she looked up at him "Is it okay that I kind came here and stayed?" she asked. "I mean I don't want to .." He held up a hand to stop her. "I like having you here" he looked into her eyes "I like that you are the last person I see at night and the first person I see in the morning" he told her. Clarke sighed and rested her head on his chest. "Come on princess, you just need some sleep. Things will look better in the morning" Bellamy reassured, walking her to the bed. Too tired to even bother undressing, the two of them kicked their shoes off and fell into the bed. Bellamy wrapped his arms around Clarke and pulled her close. He could tell that while her body was ready to rest, her mind was refusing to cooperate. That was probably Clarke's biggest problem. She couldn't shut her mind out as much as she needed to.
With his free hand, Bellamy lightly caressed the soft skin of her arms. "What's all this" he asked "up until now, you were fine?" Clarke rolled onto her side to face him "It's just so much more real now" she answered, "I can't help but wonder if we've done enough." Bellamy felt the same way at times, but he dealt with things differently than Clarke did. "We did everything to the best of our knowledge" he assured her "there will be problems that we didn't anticipate, but we will handle them as they come up. Do you think our parents knew what to do after the first nuclear reaction?" he asked. Clarke half-grinned at that, they all knew that the leaders of the ark hadn't planned everything perfectly; The very fact that they were in the same boat right now was proof of that. "I'm going to assume not, since we have had to deal with all things we've had to" Clarke answered. Bellamy felt Clarke begin to relax. She held a lot of things inside rather than talking about them. He learned a long time ago if he could get her to open up, even just a little, she would start feeling better.
"Bellamy" she looked into his eyes "I like being here too" she sighed. "Good, because I'm not sure I would be okay if you decided you wanted to be somewhere else" he said kissing her lightly. "Now can we please go to sleep?" he asked. Clarke nodded laying her head on his chest. Bellamy wrapped his arm around her, pulling her as close as he could.
Bellamy felt rather than heard Clarke's nightmare. He woke up to feel her legs moving quickly as if she were running. She grabbed fistfuls of his shirt. Pinning her arms to his sides, he gathered her close "hey, hey, hey" he spoke softly into her hair. Slowly her legs began to still. He could hear her breathing return to normal. Releasing her arms, he felt her wrap them around him. "You're okay" he whispered gently, still holding her close. Clarke began to take deep breaths against his chest "that's it, just breathe" Bellamy instructed still holding her close. After a few minutes Clarke laid her head on his chest. "Tell me what happened" Bellamy requested. Sitting up, but still leaning against him, Clarke sighed deeply "It was raining black rain and we were trying to close the doors, but my mom was still out there" she answered, clearly shaken. Bellamy knew he could give her all the assurances in the world but what she needed most right now, was to talk to someone else. Letting her go long enough to climb over her and get out of the bed, he extended his hand "come one" he prodded gently "I know just what you need." Clarke placed her hand in his, allowing him to pull her to her feet. Wrapping an arm around her he walked with her out into the hall and down to the communication room. "Bellamy, what are we doing here?" she asked. "Calling on a higher power" he grinned motioning for her to sit in the chair nearest the video screen.
"But it's the middle of the night" Clarke protested before Bellamy shut her down. "Sit" he requested, taking the seat next to her. As Chancellor, Abby and Kane had their own direct line. Bellamy easily located their private line, requesting a conference. A sleepy looking Kane was the first on the screen "what?" he barked "you do realize it's the middle of the night" he growled opening his eyes to see it was Bellamy and Clarke on the screen. "Is something wrong?" Bellamy shook his head "Can you get Abby please?" he asked. On the other end, Kane nodded before walking out of the camera's view "Abby" they heard he say "the comlink, its Clarke and Bellamy." In minutes, Abby was on the screen "Whats wrong?" she asked concern etched into her voice. "mom, you're okay?" Clarke spoke softly, almost in tears. Realization dawned on Abby's face "Oh baby, I'm fine" she assured her daughter "we are locked safely inside Mount Weather. Are you okay?" she asked. Clarke nodded "yeah" she said sounding much more okay then when the call first started. "Whats it like there?" Abby asked. "Still not doing anything" Bellamy answered. "same here' Abby reported. Clarke felt a little foolish, she was an adult and here she was seeking reassurances from her mom, who was eight hours away. Her feelings must have shown on her face because Abby looked at her through the screen "Clarke, what is it?" she asked lovingly. "I'm sorry to wake you up in the middle of the night" she sighed "that is such a childish thing to do." Abby smiled at her daughter "Clarke" she chided "that's what moms are for. You can call me any time of the day or night for any reason, even a dumb one. I love you Clarke. I know you're scared, but you can do this. Just trust yourself and don't worry about me. You're not the only one with an army of people around to protect you. " Clarke nodded tearfully "Thanks mom." Abby smiled "are you okay now?" she asked. "Good, now go back to bed "she ordered laughingly "it's the middle of the night." Clarke nodded. "I mean it Clarke" Abby reiterated "any time, anything call me."
"I love you mom" Clarke said.
"to the moon and back" Abby finished. "Thanks Bellamy" Abby said quietly looking at him through the screen. The screen went black as Abby disconnected the call.
Clarke leaned back in the chair resting her head on the back of it. "A higher power?" she chuckled looking over at Bellamy. He grinned "A good general knows when to call reinforcements" he chuckled. "Thank you" she said softly "for doing that." Bellamy looked into her eyes with such intensity it nearly took her breath away. His lips were so close to his she could feel his breath "I love you Clark Griffin" he said huskily "and I will give you whatever you need, even if its your mommy" he said. Closing the distance between them he captured her lips with his. As he intensified the kiss, Bellamy pulled her into his lap. Clarke felt the searing power of his kiss as he claimed her lips over and over again. Breaking away to catch her breath, Bellamy began making a line of kisses on her neck and behind her ear. Clarke moved against him, sighing and moaning. "Get a room" a loud voice called from the back of the room. Clarke buried her head in Bellamy's chest, her face bright red. "of course it would be you" Bellamy shook his head looking at Raven who had taken a seat next to them. She was smiling broadly. "What?" Raven scoffed "the only two people who haven't figured out what is going on is you two" she retorted looking at them. Clarke lifted her head, still sitting on Bellamy's lap "why is it always you?" she asked. "just your luck" Raven shot back laughing. "What are you doing here at this hour?" she asked. "Calling on a higher power" Bellamy chortled. Raven looked at him confused. "I had a nightmare about Abby being locked outside in the radiation" Clarke explained. 'Ahh" Raven nodded "in some cases, only the real thing will do. Good move Bellamy, scoring points with the parent" she teased him. "well you never know when you might need to cash in…" he chuckled earning a slap on the arm from Clarke. Raven just laughed at the two of them. They truly were the last two to figure out where their relationship was headed. Amazing that two people with so many skills could be so blind as to what was happening between them. Clarke yawned "Go take her back to bed" Raven ordered "I'll come get you if anything happens." Nodding Bellamy stood lifting Clarke off his lap and into his arms. He took his time lowering her to her feet staring intently into her eyes "I wasn't just saying it, he whispered. "I'm going to barf" Raven said still looking at them. Bellamy chuckled "see you later Raven."
Bellamy closed the door to their quarters careful to lock the door behind him. Energy crackled between them. Bellamy gazed into her eyes with such intensity Clarke felt it all the way down to her toes. Clarke stood mezmorized not taking her eyes off of his. Bellamy leaned into her, backing her up to the wall. Placing his arms on either side of her he just watched her, silently. "Bellamy" she whispered breathlessly. Slowly, as if he had all the time in the world Bellamy lowered his lips within inches of hers "I love you" he repeated before claiming her lips again. Clarke wrapped her arms around his neck, pulling him closer. He continued to kiss her, his hands reaching under the hem of her shirt moving gently across her stomach. "Bellamy" she moaned throwing her head back against the wall. In one fluid motion, Bellamy lifted both shirts she was wearing over her head, dropping them in a pile on the floor. "Beautiful" he whispered huskily, his hands moving up her body. Clarke took shallow breaths as he dropped to his knees, his mouth following the trail his hands had taken. "Bel" she reached for him. Standing to his feet, he picked her up and carried her to the bed dropping her on the bed, he followed her down without breaking the kiss. Clarke reached for his shirt wanting to feel the bare skin of his chest with her hands. Breaking the kiss long enough to remove his shirt, Bellamy returned to her lips. He kept his hands on her waist. "Are you sure?" he asked looking into her eyes. "Shut up and kiss me Bellamy Blake" she answered wrapping her arms around his neck. Bellamy smiled "yes ma'am" he said taking her breath away with yet another kiss. Bellamy touched her and kissed her with such intensity that Clarke couldn't think or even breathe. Bellamy expertly removed the rest of their clothes, continuing to drive her into insanity before finally driving into her. Clarke clung to him as if her very life depended on it. The world around her exploded, fireworks were popping in her head. Breathing hard, Bellamy rolled over pulling her into his chest. "When Raven told you to take me back to bed, I'm not sure that's what she meant" Clarke was the first to speak. Bellamy chuckled "are you complaining?" he asked nibbling on her neck. "Not at all" she sighed leaning her back into his chest. Bellamy's hands explored her bare midriff "Bellamy" Clarke sighed breathlessly "we can't , we just" Turning her onto her back "we can't?" he cocked his head "are you sure about that?" Clarke lost the ability to speak as his mouth once again traced a sensitive path on her neck, then lower. Sensing her resistance slip away Bellamy proceeded to show her exactly what they could do.
Raven smiled sadly. She was glad Bellamy and Clarke had each other. It was clear to everyone else that the two of them were in love, even if it wasn't to them. Thinking about them, seeing them brought her thoughts to Finn. He was the love of her life. She relived the moment of his death over and over again. His fate was his own fault, she knew that; He had gone off half-cocked and shot down eighteen innocent women and children in the name of vengeance. There was a price to be paid for that kind of behavior, but it didn't make her miss him any less. The door to the communication room opened up with a hiss. King Roan of the Ice Nation strolled in. "what, no bodyguards" she asked looking for Octavia and Indra to walk in next. He scowled "why are you going to hurt me?" he asked sitting in the chair beside her. "I might" her eyes twinkled "you never know." Roan scoffed "I'll take my chances" he chortled. "suit yourself" she shot back. Roan turned in his chair looking at all the monitors. "Did you do all of this?" he asked. Raven nodded "with a little help, yes" she answered. "impressive, Raven of Skaikru" he remarked. "Well its not war calls and signal fires, but it works" she drawled. Roan looked at her "you underestimate yourself" Roan responded "In my culture, warriors are quite valued." Raven scoffed "warrior?" she arched her eyebrows "you've obviously never seen me in a firefight." Roan turned to look at her "not all warriors train on the battlefield" he drawled. "well that's good, seeing as I can barely walk let alone run on a battlefield" Raven retorted. Roan gazed at her wordlessly "what?" Raven exclaimed. Roan half-grinned "you are a hard-hearted woman, Raven of Skaikru" he drawled "makes me wonder what made that happen." So, he could smile, she didn't think he knew how. He seemed to have a scowl on permanent display "Life" she answered "life made me this way." Roan watched as Raven fiddled with dials and knobs. "Isn't there somewhere else you need to be?" Raven asked pointedly staring at the door. Roan chuckled, she was quite prickly "we will meet again Raven of Saikru" he said walking out of the communication center.
When Bellamy and Clarke walked in a little later Raven was pacing the floor muttering under her breath about opinionated kings who needed to mind their own business. Clarke and Bellamy looked quizzically at each other, "ahh Raven" Bellamy drawled "everything okay?" Raven nodded "yes" she finally said. "Really?" Clarke asked. "His royal highness was snooping in here earlier" Raven finally said. "Did he say something?" Bellamy asked "because I can talk to him if you want." Raven sighed "no, he didn't do anything really" she sighed "he just.. Oh never mind, its just me." She sighed. Bellamy looked unconvinced "He didn't do anything" she repeated "he just wanted to see how the comlink works. He's just so…"
"Hot" Clarke threw out. "Standing right here" Bellamy drawled. "But not as hot as Bellamy" Clarke qualified taking his hand. Bellamy scowled at her "gee thanks" he scoffed pulling her into his arms for a kiss. Raven eyed them curiously. Something was different between them. Bellamy scoffed "Im out of here" he declared sensing a girl conversation coming on. "I'll find you later" he said placing a quick kiss on Clarke's lips. "okay" she agreed. Turning her attention to Raven, Clarke cocked her head "so you and Roan?" she questioned. "So, you and Bellamy" Raven countered. Clarke sighed "yeah" she had a silly grin on her face "me and Bellamy." Raven squealed. Standing half in the room and half out of it, Bellamy grinned, "Tell me everything!" Raven demanded. "Well, I don't know about everything" Clarke blushed. Bellamy chuckled as Raven squealed again "ok, but don't skip the good stuff…" With that, Bellamy smiled broadly and walked out of the communication room, today was going to be a good day.