The sun was high in the sky as Lexa and Clarke entered the large commander's tent. Clarke couldn't help but notice that Lexa had become rather distant in the past few hours. "You ok, lex?" Clarke asked as Lexa began to take off her armor.

Lexa turned to Clarke, her worry evident in her vibrant green eyes. "I'm so sorry Clarke. I should have asked you before I outed our relationship to the entire camp."

Clarke smiled at Lexa's sweetness. "Lexa, I'm glad everyone knows. I care for you and I want everyone to know that." Lexa grinned and pulled Clarke in for a well overdue hug.

"We should try and get some sleep. There will be a big feast tonight in our honor." Clarke smiled, launching herself onto Lexa's bed with a sigh. Lexa laughed To Clarke, it was the sweetest sound in the world.

They both settled into Lexa's bed. Lexa held Clarke close to her body. It was Clarke who broke the silence. "I don't want go back to Camp Jaha. I don't feel like I really belong there anymore."

Lexa sighed. "Well, we took in Octavia after the war. I think we are more than capable of taking you in to. But what will your mother think?"

Clarke turned, looking Lexa directly in the eyes. "Does it look like I care what my mother thinks?"

Lexa smiled brightly. "Well then, Clarke, you may join the woods clan." Lexa's face darkened. "But you should know that by doing so you will not be allowed to see your family or friends unless they come here. But with the alliance failing, it seems unlikely that they would."

Clarke smiled. "You are my family, Lexa, and I have a feeling I will be much happier here with you than I've ever been. Too many ghosts haunt me at Camp Jaha."

Lexa beamed. "Then we shall celebrate this too tonight. Now rest. It is going to be a long night." The both closed their eyes, snuggling into each other's warm embrace, and fell asleep listening to the sound of the other's heart beat.

Lexa was the first to wake up. She smiled at their current position. Clarke clung to her as if she might vanish in the night. Lexa began to draw lazy patterns on Clarke's pale back. Clarke awoke, offering a sleepy smile before sitting up and rubbing the sleep from her eyes. Night had fallen and they could hear the buzz of the camp. Standing, Lexa moved to a stand on the far side of the room. "It would appear that Indra has dropped off your new things." Clarke stood, moving next to lexa where a similar set of armor hung. It would sit on her Lexa had red cloth woven into hers, dark blue cloth had been added. "Blue like the sky you fell from to grace my life with beauty."

Clarke beamed. "I love it. Will you show me how to put it on?"

Lexa nodded. "After I braid your hair. It is a sign of my commitment to you that it is braided." Clarke nodded, moving to sit on the bed while Lexa moved to kneel behind her. Lexa began braiding Clarke's hair.

"This all seems a bit much, don't you think?" Clarke spoke.

"Perhaps it is," Lexa hummed. "However it is likely that whoever I date is who I'm likely to bond with, so they treat you well and celebrate you. Also, it's not everyday that I announce I'm dating one of the Skaikru." After Lexa finished braiding Clarke's hair, she proceeded to show her how to properly wear the armor she had been given. Clarke stood tall, allowing Lexa to replace her gun with a more traditional dagger. "Do not worry, Clarke. You will be able to keep it. This dagger just shows your commitment to the clan. I will teach you how to use a sword, and we will go together to have one made just for you once I feel you are ready."

Clarke smiled. "So I'm gonna officially become a grounder tonight."

Lexa took a half step back and took Clarke's hands in hers. "Only if you are ready. If you want, we can wait a little bit. I do not want to rush you."

Clarke shook her head. she wasn't used to Lexa being this gentle. "No, I'm ready." Clarke smiled, kissing Lexa slightly.

Lexa pulled away. "There is one more thing we must do."

"Ok." Clarke smiled as Lexa continued.

"You must fill in the bridge of my nose." Clarke nodded, grabbing the small bowl of war paint Lexa kept on her dresser. Lexa sat down on her throne so Clarke could reach her face more easily. Taking the small brush, she brushed over Lexa's face. "Thank you, Clarke, for reminding me that it is ok to let my feelings through sometimes." Clarke smiled down at Lexa. "We should probably go out. We do not want to keep them waiting."

Exiting the tent, they were met by Indra and Octavia. Paper lanterns had been hung along with flowers everywhere. Music from the old world hummed through the speakers Octavia had set up. "It's beautiful," Clarke whispered.

"Just wait and see. You're gonna love it." Octavia smiled. "And how could you not tell me you were here? Let alone dating the commander!" Octavia whispered excitedly to Clarke as they headed toward the main part of the camp.

"Because it's all happened very fast and I didn't know where you were I'm sorry. Can I make it up to you by telling you I'm also joining the grounders officially tonight?" Octavia jumped up, hugging Clarke. Lexa glared at their display of public affection but let it slide when she saw how happy Clarke looked.

"Oh my god this is gonna be amazing to have you here!" Clarke smiled, pulling away from Octavia.

Lexa interrupted. "Hate to break up the party, but we are getting closer to the feast, and it would only make sense for Clarke to be close to me."

"Of course, Heda." Octavia moved back next to Indra.

Lexa led Clarke to a table raised slightly above the others. Indra took the seat on the other side of Lexa, and Octavia sat next to Clarke. The other grounders had gathered at round tables around them. Candles flickered. A large space was left open near them. Wooden blankets had been placed to form a dance floor. Surrounding the outskirts were fires with various meats cooking. Indra and Octavia stood, moving to cut meat onto plates.

"They get our food for us. It is strange, I know, but it is tradition." Clarke nodded. Lexa stood, and the crowd became silent. "I would like to thank you all for the food and decorations. It looks amazing. As you know, Clarke and I are now dating." The crowed roared chanting their names. "However, this is not just a celebration of our commitment. Clarke has agreed to permanently join the Trigedakru!" The crowd roared. The sound was deafening. Clarke grinned at the realization that these people cared about her and were happy to have her. Lexa sat down, gently taking Clarke's hand. The crowd continued to cheer as the pair looked at each other, and for the first time in Clarke's life she felt at home. Indra and Octavia returned with their food. The plates were towered high. Lexa smiled, taking a bite which signaled to everyone else that they could eat.

Later on in the night, most of the younger people had made their way onto the dance floor. Clarke turned to look at Lexa whose eyes were bright, and she seemed happy watching the children dance. "Look at those two," Lexa whispered, pointing out a pair of children dancing together. Arm in arm, they moved in sync to the music. "They're so cute. They actually look somewhat like a younger version of us."

Clarke nodded. "They kinda do."

As the first rays of light began to rise, Lexa gently took Clarke's hand and led her to their tent. "We should try and rest for a few hours, and then we will go to Camp Jaha to see your family and friends and pick up any of your things you might like." Clarke nodded, climbing carefully into bed and falling quickly asleep. Lexa plopped down into her throne. She was worried that Clarke's friends would try to convince her to stay. She couldn't lose her again. It would tear her apart. She decided sitting here wouldn't help, so she headed out to ready her horse.

"Clarke, time to wake up." Clarke mumbled something about paint before opening her eyes. "Ugh, I don't wanna deal with my mother. I just wanna get my stuff and leave."

Lexa nodded. "Ok babe, we will grab your things and leave." Leaving the tent, Lexa mounted her pure white horse and helped Clarke mount behind her.

It wasn't a long ride to Camp Jaha. Clarke headed straight for her tent. Lexa following close behind. Upon entering, Clarke pulled out a backpack from under her bed, moving to place her sketch books and charcoal pack into her bag along with a watch from her father and some of her clothing. Just as Clarke turned to leave, Abby walked into the tent.

"Where do you think you're going?!" Abby demanded.

"I'm going home," Clarke said, pushing past her mother with Lexa following.

"But this is your home, Clarke."

Clarke turned, fury in her eyes. "This has never been my home. You locked me up on the arc. You were the reason my father was killed. I saved all your lives, and you say thank you by sticking guards on me to watch my every move. I'm going home with the grounders!" Abby stood, shocked at her daughter's outburst. Clarke moved to talk to Bellamy and Raven. "Hey guys. I don't have a ton of time to explain, but I'm leaving. It's too hard being here. Too much pain is associated with this place."

"We completely understand, Clarke. Out of all of us, you deserve to be happy," Raven assured her.

"Yeah, just be careful." Bellamy added.

Just then, Lexa moved to place her hand on the small of Clarke's back. "You two are more then welcome to come to the camp and see Clarke whenever you want. You are always welcome among the grounders." Raven and Bellamy smiled.

Clarke took her time giving each of her friends a hug, whispering, "May we meet again," as she went. Lasty, she turned to her mother. "Goodbye, Chancellor." Lexa remounted her horse, once again helping Clarke up and mentally adding riding lessons to the list of things Clarke should learn. Turning the horse swiftly, she began to lead Clarke back to the grounders' camp which was now both their homes.

Returning to the camp, Clarke asked Lexa a rather simple question. "Am I staying with you or getting my own tent?"

Lexa chuckled. "Well, which do you prefer?"

"I don't mind, however I wouldn't mind staying with you."

Lexa grinned. "I was hoping you would say that, because even though it has only been a few days, I do not think I can go back to sleeping without you."

Clarke smiled. "Well then, I'll stay with you."

Arriving at their tent, Clarke began to unpack some of her things. She pulled out a sketchbook and lay it on the bed. "Lexa, where can I put my clothing?"

"Oh here, I had another chest brought in for you to put clothing in and a smaller chest for your art supplies," Lexa said, pointing to said items.

"I thought you didn't know were I was staying?" Clarke asked.

"Well I didn't, but I hoped it was with me, so I just, uh, went for it."

Clarke laughed. "Ok, Lexa."

As Clarke began to put her clothing away and look at some of the clothing that had been left for her, Lexa took it upon herself to flip through Clarke's sketchbook. Lexa smiled as she saw that page after page was filled of her and Clarke and some of the other grounders.

"You like them?" Clarke asked.

"Yeah. You capture something I have never seen in myself before."

Clarke smiled. "I draw to relax, and I've always drawn what I've wanted most. I normally do it subconsciously. So I guess, perhaps I knew what I wanted all along."

Lexa leaned over and kissed Clarke. "I'm glad you're here. I missed you so much. I thought you would never want to see me again after..."

Clarke took Lexa's hand and interrupted her. "Let's not dwell on the past now and just enjoy each other."

"That I can do," Lexa whispered. She leaned in and kissed Clarke on the lips.

A/N

IN honor of the amazing response this small story got and the fact that one Alycia Debnam-Carey is confirmed for season three! feel free to send feedback I love to here from you guys.