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Clarke had been busy since she decided to leave medical school. While she was busier she was also much happier. She had time to be herself, and not be what her mother had wanted of her. Ever since her father's death she had done a lot to please her mother, the only family that she had left. So her decision to join medicine had been for her mom, and she had regretted it. The long hours and lack of sleep were hard and Clarke had no time to actually do the things that she enjoyed such as painting. So the day she stood up to her mother had been difficult but Clarke was finally happy to finally be able to dictate her own life. She left medicine and decided to go into teaching. It made her so much happier. The normal hours were bliss and she got to actually live the life of a 26 year old.
She woke up on Saturday morning early, Raven was bringing Finn over to the house for breakfast and she did not want to be caught up in that, especially since hers and Finns past. She stretched in her bed, curling into a ball first and then stretching out in all directions. Her back cracked and she let out a sigh of relief, rolling off the bed and onto her feet. She heard the alarm go off in Octavia's room, she was heading to an early morning shoot so she had to be up and gone in the next hour. Clarke grabbed a towel from a fresh pile of laundry that lay on her dresser. She had to be first into the shower or Octavia would leave no hot water.
She stood under the shower, the warm water rushing over her naked body, and cascading down her golden locks of hair. She basked in the glory of the waters warmth. After 10 minutes she shut the shower off and grabbed her towel from the rack and wrapped it around her body, shaking her hair out before placing it up in a clip. She changed quickly into a pair of jeans and her tank top and jacket, grabbing her bag and phone as she left her room, locking the door after her.
"Octavia, I'm leaving!" She called to her roommate that was currently eating breakfast at the breakfast bar. Her head behind a book. Clarke liked Octavia, she was the complete opposite of her brother and that is why she had agreed to let her move in when she wanted to move out of Bellamy's place. She was sure the reason that Octavia left but if there was anything she knew about the Blake siblings was that they were ferociously secretive about their lives. She couldn't stand Bellamy, every time she heard it she felt sick. Since Octavia had moved in the only time he had been allowed in was when they had a party and usually Clarke was not around for those, she would stay at her ex Lexa's house. The two were still on good terms.
She left the house and got into her car, rolling down the windows as she drove out the drive way. There was a stronger breeze than there had been in a while and it felt nice on her skin, It offered her comfort within the boiling car. As she was pulling up into the café her car began to smoke, and she sighed in exasperation, this should not have been happening to her. She was lucky that it rolled into a nearby car park. She got out of the car, popping the hood. Coughing violently as the smoke filled her lungs. She didn't know what to do, she wasn't a bloody mechanic, Where was Raven when she needed her. She locked the car and went into the nearest mechanics. It was loud and there were a lot of people working on cars.
"Hello? I need some help." She called, just as a young man was leaving the office area. He looked over towards her before telling on of the other people to fix the car he had been working on. "Name's Miller. What can I help you with?" he asked. He was handsome, with dark skin and beanie on his head.
"Hi, well my car broke down this morning, I just managed to get it into a car park a block over, any chance you could take a look at it. It's just I sort of need it." She replied, her phone out showing him what the car looked like, and giving him the details before he got into the tow truck to bring it in, promising it get it back to her at around 3.
She spent most of the day in her favourite coffee shop nursing a warm latte, while reading her favourite book for the 100th time, it was just one of those kinds of books where you can't put it down. Where the story never gets old. It was a quaint coffee shop located down an alley, it sounded sort of dodgy but it wasn't. She had found it when she was still in school and had continued to return at least once a week from the time she found it. Clarke hung out there waiting to either get a text from Raven to say that she could go home or that her car was ready. She wanted the car to be ready. She wanted to head over to the hospital and pop her head into her mom, sure her mom and her weren't on the best of terms she still made an effort to see her.
At half 2 her phone rang, it was a call from the mechanics informing her that her car was finished and ready to leave. Clarke smiled in relief, she kind of liked when people did things fast and quick, she just had to hope that the work would be efficient. She took a coffee to go and headed out back for her car. As she drew near she heard a familiar voice coming from the mechanics. She couldn't pin point who the voice belonged to. She walked in and her face immediately feel, and she was about to leave but he called to her,
"Brave Princess, what can I do for you?" he smirked at her. It was something he had done his whole life. It had also taunted her all those years they were in school together. It had never left his face, she had never seen him smile. He was always just this asshole. She had hoped that as time went on he would change, become the man that Octavia had always claimed existed. "What are you doing here Blake?!" she half spat at him, her eyes hardening as they fell on him, her body language harsh and uninviting.
"I own this establishment princess, or is that too hard for you to believe." he challenged her, eyebrow cocked, waiting for her to strike back, to hit him with that attitude her knew. "It is Blake, I'm surprised that you even managed to go to college, you were never that good at anything other than sports." she bit back, she could have sworn she saw hurt flicker behind his eyes for one second but she wasn't sure, "And stop calling me Princess. Is my car ready?"
"Sure is Princess, and it's even better than before." he smirked beckoning for her to follow him into his office to pay for the work done to her car. She reluctantly followed him, keeping his distance from him, as if he was infected by some horrible disease. She was aware that he meant everything to Octavia but she really did wish that he would just fuck off. She was quiet when it came to the transaction, as was he and she was thankful for that.
"I'll see you around Princess." he smirked at her as she left the office, "In your dreams." she glowered at him, the nerve of him. "You know it Princess." he replied as she slammed the door on the way out. Little did she know that she would be seeing him sooner rather than later. As she got into the car she saw Bellamy fly past her and into his own car, he was in a rush to get somewhere.
By the time Clarke has visited her mom and done a bit of shopping she headed back to her place. Now all she had to hope was that Finn would be gone, she knew she would see him later at Ravens Party but she just didn't want to spend all that long in his presence. She arrived at the house and knocked on the door, her arms full of bags. Lincoln Opened the door causing Clarke to jump a bit, not expecting him to answer the door but rather Raven or Octavia.
Without even asking he took some of the bags from her arms bring the groceries to the kitchen where Raven and Octavia were sitting, deep in discussion. They looked up as Clarke and Octavia ran to her hugging her tight, nothing had been said but from the look on Ravens face it was not good.
"What's up guys?" she inquired making her way over to Raven who was looking down at her hands, with a somewhat guilty look on her face. She could not make eye contact with Clarke. "We're going to go to my room." Octavia announced to the room, she was directing it towards Clarke and she sort of felt her stomach drop.
"Clarke, you know I love you right?" Raven questioned, playing with her hands under the table.
"I know, what's wrong Raven? I know we have had our problems in the past but you know you can tell me anything." Clarke replied, she grabbed Ravens hand and that was when she felt it. She retracted her hand as if the rock on Ravens finger burned her. Inside Clarke was breaking, she now knew why they were all so quiet. For the first time Raven looked Clarke in the eyes,
"Finn asked me to marry him. I said yes." a small smile played at her lips, because despite she felt horrible for Clarke the man she loved had asked her to marry him. Pushing back the sadness that rushed forward Clarke grabbed Ravens hands and smiled at her, "I'm so happy for you, I really am. Raven don't worry about me, you are getting married to the man you love. You have nothing to feel bad about." Clarke replied, pulling Raven into a tight hug and breaking out into happy tears for her. She should have pieced it together before, it was Ravens 27th what better time for Finn to propose.
The two girls broke apart and Octavia ran to join the girls. This was the way it should be, they should all be happy. It dawned on Clarke that she was the only one not in a relationship. After her 4 year romance with Finn in which she was not aware that he was with Raven the only other person Clarke had been with was Lexa. She had really liked Lexa. Lexa was fun and fiery and passionate and just the person Clarke had needed. Their short relationship had been just like Lexa. Despite the relationship only lasting 7 months Clarke still loved Lexa, she had ignited a passion in Clarke that she hadn't felt in a while after Clarkes break up with Finn. The two girls departed on good terms and still hung out every so often.
"So we are still going out tonight to celebrate your birthday, and now your engagement, right?" Octavia asked. Raven informed her that their plans were not changing. Clarke left the two girls to take her new clothes into her room. She sat down on the edge of her bed, head between her knees, silent tears burning her cheeks as the ran down her face. She wiped furiously at her eyes begging the tears to stop. Why did it still hurt, how did Finn manage to have this effect on her. She got up off her bed heading into her bathroom, looking at her refection in the mirror. All she could see was this weak girl, and she hated it, Splashing water on her face she went through all her new clothes to find something to wear for the party tonight. She pulled out a knee length orange dress and smiled. She knew that buying that dress would come in handy. It was skin tight and the back was kind of strappy, the dress just showed off her curves very well.
Octavia knocked on Clarkes door, she waited for an answer before entering the room where she found her holding up a dress with a pair of white heels. "Looks nice, can I see it on?" Octavia asked, Clarke smiled, taking the outfit into her bathroom with her. She undressed herself slipping the dress on and putting the heels on, looking at herself in the mirror. She wasn't a vain person but Clarke felt she looked good. She was strong, she didn't look like a girl who had her heart broken. She looked good and confident. It was decided she would wear this dress to prove to everyone that she was ok. She walked back into the room and Octavia's face lit up,
"Clarke you look…beautiful." she smiled and hugged her. Clarke leaned against the bathroom doorframe, "Met your brother today, he's still an arrogant prat." she stated. Octavia let out a breathy laugh and smiled at Clarke, shaking her head at the blonde. "He's not that bad." she defended her brother. Clarke scoffed but laughed, "Seriously he still calls me that stupid nickname. My fucking car broke down earlier and I brought it to a mechanics and low and behold I later find out your brother fucking owns the place."
The two girls chatted, soon they would have to get ready to head out to the night club. Clarke had perked up a bit and was excited to get out. Not even could Octavia informing her that Bellamy would be attending could turn her off it. It wasn't long before the 3 girls plus Lincoln were in the taxi heading to the club. Raven was to meet Finn outside while the others were to head in to the VIP area. They were the first to arrive and it wasn't long before the others started to arrive, Bellamy was among them and hugged his sister tightly, glaring at Lincoln a little bit. Finally the only people left to arrive were Raven and Finn. The two arrived in and were greeted with congratulations and happy birthday was sung for Raven. Clarke had been talking to Jasper. Raven and Octavia were dancing together. Jasper left to get a drink leaving Clarke sitting by herself. She was drinking pretty heavily, Finn kept looking over at her, clearly wanting to talk. He had yet to as Clarke was always talking to other people.
With Jasper leaving Clarke was by herself on the sofa Finn walked over to her sitting beside her. Her body stiffened and she sucked in a breath. He put his hand on her thigh, "Clarke you know I love you. I need you to forgive me." he pleaded with her. She pushed his hand off her leg making sure Raven was not around, "Fuck off Finn!" she snapped. It did nothing he moved closer to her. "Come on Clarke you are the love of my life. I love both you and Raven. Please we can fix our relationship. I still love you and I know you still love me." He went into kiss her, she pushed him away.
"How dare you. You don't have the right to do this. You think it is ok to ask my best friend to marry you and then try get back with me by professing your love. You assume that I still love you, newsflash, I don't." Clarke stood up moving away from Finn. Bellamy had been watching the exchange going on between the two. Both were very drunk and he could only see it ending badly. Bellamy finally decided to put a stop to it. "She said go away. How about instead of trying to put the moves on your ex you go be with your fiancé, the girl you are marrying." Bellamy explained putting himself between Finn and Clarke.
Finn pushed Bellamy back in anger, "Who the fuck do you think you are. This is between Clarke and I not you Blake." Finn spat pushing Bellamy more. Bellamy reacted and pushed Finn back. "Look mate, the girl said leave her alone, you are drunk and I would prefer if you didn't do anything to fuck shit up with Raven. I care for that girl so don't upset her. Clarke said leave her alone, you are clearly upsetting her." Bellamy explained forcefully as Finn went to push Bellamy again but Bellamy stopped him. Bellamy looked behind him to Clarke who looked like she was on the verge of breaking. He wasn't going to let Finn see her upset. He grabbed Clarkes hand and brought her out to one of the smoking areas. He checked his watch, he had to be home soon.
"Clarke are you ok?" he asked pushing some of her hair behind her ear, she fanned her eyes with her hands. She smile a little bit, "That's the first time you have called me Clarke since high school. I'm ok… he just…I don't know." she sighed in resignation, she shivered accepting the leather jacket Bellamy passed her.
"I'm heading home in a few if you want to share a cab with me, don't look at me like that. No funny busy business I promise. It would probably be better if you got away now rather than wait and leave him another chance to get you alone." Bellamy suggested to Clarke, she hesitated at first before accepting his offer. She took his hand that he presented to her to help her stand up, "By the way you look beautiful." he whispered to her. The two walked into the club to say their goodbyes to the others. Raven had been a little bummed that they were leaving, but herself and Octavia giggled to each other at the fact that Bellamy and Clarke were leaving together.
The taxi journey was pretty quiet. When Clarke asked Bellamy why he was leaving he got a little defensive and changed the subject, which eventually just turned to silence. It wasn't long before they arrived at her place. "Thank you for earlier Bellamy, maybe you are not a total dick." Clarke sent him a small smile. "No problem. Sleep well Princess." he smirked at her when she glared a little at him. It was only when he arrived at his house that he realized that Clarke still had his jacket. He would just have to get it off her at a later point.