A/N Hi everyone! Thank you for all the support. This chapter had a little less humor in it and I sort of pushed it into a real story wanting the real meet to finally happen. I also tried to let each character shine and build up a little. So this is that chapter where I can either let it hang and call it complete or continue digging deep into the joker Lexa and confused Clarke. Sooo to be continued or no? Let me know what you guys think. Please review I would love to know what everyone thinks so far. xoxoxo
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Beep beep beep noooo Clarke's head pounded. Beep beep beep she heard it again. This cannot be deja vu she told herself attempting to roll over she ran into Ravens elbow. "Ouch" she said out loud. Shoving Raven a little to make some more room she noticed they were smashed together on Octavia's bed. Rubbing her eyes just a little trying to wake up beep beep beep Clarke searched to see where the damn beeping was coming from.
"Good morning sleepy head" Octavia busted out of the bathroom door with her toothbrush in hand.
"Ughhh can you both just shut up already" Raven mumbled shoving a pillow over her head.
"Please tell me what that damn beeping noise is" Clarke glared at Octavia.
"Ohhh sorry that is my alarm. I have morning classes but as you can tell I'm up early" Octavia smiled shoving the toothbrush back in her mouth.
Clarke just stared daggers at the brunette wondering how she could drink more than her and Raven put together and yet be up bouncing around like she was ready to run a marathon. Shifting on the bed farther away from Raven she laid flat on her back with her hands over her eyes praying for the room to stop spinning when she felt a splash of water and wet tapping hit her forehead.
"What the hell Octavia" Clarke groaned. "Please tell me you did not just tap me in the head with your toothbrush."
"Okay I did not just tap you in the head with my toothbrush" Octavia laughed back at Clarke.
"Come on ladies get up out of my bed." Octavia picked up a pillow smashing it over both of them.
"I am making a mental note of killing you both later" Raven said rolling over to look at them.
Laughing at Raven, Clarke rolled out of the bed trying to ignore Octavia's happy bounce. Looking around the room she spotted a full bottle of water. Grabbing it she chugged about half of it hoping it would stay down.
"I am never drinking tequila again" Clarke mumbled and then laughed thinking that is exactly what she said yesterday.
"Let's go let's go" Octavia hit Raven again with the pillow.
"I know you both wished for the threesome you never got last night but this isn't a good excuse to stay shacked up in my bed all day." Octavia said continuing to poke at Raven till she felt a pillow hit her smack in the face.
"I'm up" Raven said laughing as she was pleased with hitting Octavia square in the face with the pillow. "Geez you talk more than a two year old in the morning" huffing she rolled out of the bed and grabbed the bottle from Clarke chugging the rest of the water.
"You both are just cranky cause you didn't get laid last night" Octavia spat back at them.
"And you did" Clarke waved her hand over the bed and lifted her eyebrow at Octavia.
"Nope but I did end up with a certain someone's phone number and a possible date for tonight." Octavia jumped up and down beaming a smile at the two girls.
"Speaking of last night" Raven paused. "What is with you and Commander Clarke" both girls turned to look at Clarke.
"What?" Clarke looked up trying to play innocent. "Nothing I don't even know her name. Let alone we don't know each other and I don't plan on changing that."
"Suuureee" Octavia laughed. "So why did I catch you two undressing each at the bar last night." both girls still staring at Clarke.
"OMG I wasn't and trust me neither was she" Clarke picked the pillow back up and tossed it at both of them laughing.
Could it be true Clarke started to play back moments from last night. Had the brunette been flirting with her. Thinking of the looks the brunette was throwing her way all night when they spoke she felt her face get a little red. Turning around acting like she was searching for her stuff making sure the other girls couldn't see her. She did catch the brunette staring at her lips a few times like she wanted to kiss her. Kill the vibe Clarke snap out of it. You don't even know her name or the real her at that. I have to go back there today though, I wonder if she will still be there. Stop Clarke swore at herself she has to let this girl go it was all just a game.
"What has you so lost and serious" Raven broke her out of her own thoughts.
"Ohh nothing." she lied not wanting her friends to know she was actually thinking of the other Clarke. "I was just thinking I still haven't found my keys but I got told last night to stop back by the bar in the morning and to ask for Alexandra Voss." looking a little confused at both girls.
"Voss you mean like the Voss as in the owner of the bar and the law firm next door." Octavia looked shocked.
"Yeah I guess so. I mean the other Clarke told me that so who knows. I can't tell when she is being honest or when she is giving me bullshit." Clarke rolled her eyes to the thought.
"I'm probably going to show up there asking for someone who doesn't exist for all I know." Clarke said having all of them laugh now. .
"Hmm so Alexandra eh. The owner is a girl. You better share on what she looks like or better yet get a picture cause I am so down with a fancy lawyer girlfriend" Raven spoke up.
"You seriously need to get laid Raven." Octavia laughed.
"Who says I haven't been getting some" Raven wiggled her eyebrows at Octavia.
"With who" both girls said at the same time.
"I don't kiss and tell" Raven laughed making a kissy face at them.
"Pshh get out of my apartment both of you" Octavia started shoving them out the door. "I have classes to get to and a phone call to make."
"You mean you need to get your Lincoln fix in since you didn't ya know take him home last night." Clarke laughed hearing Raven poke at Octavia and her new man crush.
"Out" Octavia slammed her door behind all of them causing them both to glare due to there still pounding heads. "I love you guys but you will never know what it's like to sleep with me" Octavia shot them a smile and ran down the stairs.
Raven and Clarke just looked at each other and started laughing.
"I think O is obsessed with hooking you up Clarke." looking at the blonde.
"I know I know but like seriously it's not easy coming out and just expecting girls to jump on you. I don't know how you have so much swag Raven" Clarke bumped her shoulder.
"I'm just that good" Raven winked back at her. "So do you want to grab coffee on the way back to campus or are you good"
"I'm good thank you though. I got to head back to Voss Inc or I am never going to find my keys. Knowing my luck I'll end up having to pay for everything to get changed and let's just say I don't have the money for that so wish me luck." Clarke smiled at her friend.
"Lucky vibes being sent your way and hey you never know maybe Commander Clarke can give you some luck in a different department." Raven laughed heading off in the opposite direction.
"You are just as bad as O" Clarke yelled at her shaking her head knowing Commander Clarke was no where near being in her past yet.
Standing slightly annoyed in her father's office she tapped her foot just waiting for him to finish his lecture he was currently giving. It was the same topic different day on how she needs to focus her attention on law school and stop worrying about changes in the bar or staying out all night serving people. She was raised from money and is better than that. She had heard him say it a million times. No matter how many times she tried to interject about wanting to build things and use their money for new houses and community projects she was just smacked in the face with rejection. Yes father no father is all she ever put into the conversations anymore. Feeling it winding down she decided it was just about her time to speak and make an exit.
"I promise to focus my studies father. Is that is for now I have a few things I need to attend too because I leave tonight" she looked at her father hoping he would give her the nod to leave.
"Where are you going tonight" he stopped her in her tracks.
"I am going out to a community art show tonight with Costia. She is in town for the time being and it's been awhile since we've hung out." She looked at her dad for approval even though she was old enough to make her own choices.
"Okay fine make sure to use our name if you make any purchases." he gave her strict orders.
"Yeah okay. Anything for the name right" she mumbled under her breathe as she finally was able to get out of his office.
"Commander" she heard one of the workers ask, knowing it was a new thing around the bar people took a liking to when it came to her nickname.
"Yes" raising an eyebrow she gave him a look. Laughing at her he handed her a roll of plans. Taking the hint she grabbed them and rolled them out across her work station. She had asked for the building design a few weeks ago in hoping to be able to add a second floor to the bar or maybe a VIP section. She also had plans to move the DJ section up high off the main floor. She hadn't expressed any of her changes or plans to start construction on the place with her father. She knew it wouldn't go over well but for now she had her own money to start the project without him.
"Back to work so soon I see" feel arms wrap around her neck she knew it was Costia.
"Of course you should know a Voss never sleeps" laughing she turned around taking in the view of Costia wearing a short sun dress and sunglasses pushed up on her head keeping her hair out of her eyes for the time being.
"Oh look at you. Who are you looking to impress walking around in that dress all day?" Lexa gave her a slight tip of the head.
"Ohh you know just trying to catch a few peoples attention is all." secretly having a feeling she knew Costia was regarding herself.
"You look beautiful Cos" giving her a smile she picked her pencil back up and starting to slowly sketch out a few ideas on the plans.
"So about last night." Costia spoke up taking a seat on the other side of the station sounding a little stressed. "I'm sorry about Jaxon and I leaving the bar early."
Glancing up from the sketch Lexa looked her in the eyes knowing where the conversation was about to go and in hopes to avoiding it she gave herself a second to think of the best response.
"It's okay. I ended up pulling a lot of weight behind the bar helping out the staff. Always working you know me." Lexa tried to laugh it off hoping it stopped there.
"Well see the thing is…" Costia paused mid sentence. "What is going on with you and the blonde girl."
Hearing how blunt Costia was just shocked her a little bit so she put her pencil down deciding this was worth the talk.
"Nothing Cos. You know this I told you yesterday it was all a joke and by random luck they ended up in here last night." pausing thinking on how to add the next part.
"I like her and she is gorgeous but if she knew I was a Voss. Let alone the soon to be owner of the whole damn company I am sure I would just get approached cause of the money." speaking with a little hurt behind her voice thinking of her last relationship that ended on a lie.
"Oh" she heard Costia mumble. "Have you ever thought just being yourself once with someone like you are with me they would see you how I do" Costia decided to take the jump it seemed.
"Cos we have had this conversation before. You are my best friend and I love you for always being there for me. I adore you so much but just not in that way." hoping to let the words slide out easy judging her face.
"I know Lexa that isn't what I am talking about. I watched you look at that girl last night and I could see the light in your eyes finally, for the first time since….. " Her words trailed off not using the name.
"Cos I believe you. I get those nervous happy butterflies in my stomach when I see Clarke. Knowing if I could just make her smile one more time it would be worth it, but I started off with a lie to her a joke regarding her name. It was nothing more than fun because I can't let people know I am the Alexandra Voss daughter of a billionaire and soon to own the whole company.
"Lexa" in a stern voice Costia slapped her hand on the table in front of them. "You have to open up to someone, someone who is not me. You need to take a chance and if you don't do it for yourself I will do it for you."
Looking up once again but seeing anger in Costia's eyes she hesitated a bit. It had been awhile since anyone let alone one of her friends had thrown her attitude. It was never serious and always a joke. She liked keeping things light.
"I can't promise you anything Cos, all I can say is if I get the chance to see Clarke again. I will give in a second thought on actually using my real name." staring at her friend straight in the eyes.
"It's the best I can do" hoping to ease the conversation over with a smile she tossed a pencil at her friend.
"Subject change so are we still up for tonight?" giving Costia the look of please let's leave it alone.
"Yes of course we are. I am bringing Jaxon as well though so maybe if you were smart you would bring a date." laughing Costia tossed the pencil back at her while standing up.
"So is that who you got that dress on for." wiggling her eyebrows at Costia seeing as is she was obviously a little more serious with this Jaxon fellow then was she had been trying to lead on. Making her wonder if seeing her and Clarke interact last night gave her the push to let the hope of something coming between them die down.
"Never can't a girl just pride herself on looking good" she gave a spin around in her dress throwing a smile back at her.
"See you tonight Commander. Oh and I will text you the address to the art show." and with that she was on her way out the door just as fast as she had come in.
Walking the streets of downtown during spring was always the best time of year. You could smell the fresh flowers and trees blooming in the air. It was one thing Clarke always wanted to do. Sitting out on a bench just sketching anything and everything she saw in the parks or streets. She loved to see the way people walked and talked. Her friends had always made fun of how much she liked to people watch. She also loved the sun in the city, it always seem to be shining putting everyone in a good mood with one foot out the door. Looking up she could see the sign to Voss Inc ahead of her. Stopping to take in the view the building looked so much bigger in the daylight. Looking to the right she seen the law firm. The building towered over most of the other businesses around. Someone is lucky or not lucky walking into that building.
Thinking back to last night again she couldn't believe she seen the other Clarke again. She also said she had been sending free drinks our way all night. Who has that power. She remembered she wasn't dressed like the other to be working behind the bar. She also stood with them taking a few shots herself and if remembering right that was illegal when bartending. Hmm maybe she was just a different style of bartender, one who liked to play jokes on girls like me. Rolling her eyes with a smile. No matter how she looked at the situation she had to admit it was funny even if the girls name ended up being Clarke it was still worth the laugh.
"Commander Clarke" she said out loud to herself shaking her head. Who has a nickname like that anyways. Then she remembered the first time meeting her in the coffee shop and how tall and stoic she stood. The commander part could possible fit but there was just no way she was believing her and the girl had the same name. Her green eyes though and the humor that shined in them every time looking at her. Geez what am I doing, pinning over a girl who I don't even know. Might not ever know. Looking back up to the the sign pushing the door open it was her first time seeing the inside of the bar not in bar mode.
"Wow" she mumbled out loud. The place was gorgeous. Everything seemed modern and expensive. From the tall pillars and the hanging lights to even the simple chairs posted around for no reason. She spotted construction guys walking around writing down numbers and pointing at things. Hmm wondering to herself if there was going to be changes made or maybe it wasn't going to stay a bar after all.
"Excuse me" Clarke spoke up talking to one of the guys. "Can you tell me where to find Alexandra Voss?" the guy just gave her a blank look and shrugged his shoulders. Great help you are.
"Hello" Clarke turned around to see a familiar brunette from last night. The one at the bar with the guy. If she remembered right she knew the other Clarke.
"Did I hear you say you were looking for Alexandra Voss?" the brunette spoke to her.
"Yes sorry your friend from last night…" Clarke laughed out loud a little. "Umm Commander Clarke is what she said her name was last night. She told me to come back in today. See I lost my keys two nights ago and I think I left them here. Are you Alexandra Voss?" Clarke gave her a look over waiting for a response.
"Haha no I am not. Flattered though she is an amazing girl." Costia looked over the blonde now that they were up close and in daylight. She could see why Lexa was so fascinated with her. She has gorgeous blonde hair that seems to shine brighter in the sun, and crystal blue eyes. They seemed to darken at times and then lighten up. She was built well almost like Lexa. They both obviously loved the gym. Interesting though Lexa had told the girl to come back in asking for her by her actual name. Maybe tipsy Lexa last night was ready to take the jump feet first when getting to know someone for real this time.
Watching the brunette look her over in silence had Clarke shifting from side to side. It has been awhile since she felt like she was being judged. Snapping her out of her own thoughts the brunette spoke.
"I am Costia it was nice to meet you Clarke." causing Clarke to look at her in shock that this girl knew her name. Laughing a little at the blondes face, could it get any more perfect.
"Walk straight through that door and you will meet Alexandra Voss. Just ask for her like you just did here to me okay."
Clarke shook her head yes feeling odd like she was being set up she thanked the brunette and continued towards the doors. Pushing through them both she spotted a brunette sitting at a sketch table with plans pushed out in every direction possible. It looked as to if she was making new plans for changes in the bar or maybe a new design. Taking the view in from the back she looked familiar. She had her hair braided back in one solid braid. She was wearing slack dress pants and a white cut off blouse. Professional enough to Clarke's eyes minus the tattoo you could see slightly showing off her shoulder blade down her upper arm. Even so follow Costia's directions she must be who she is looking for.
Coughing to clear the air a little. "Excuse me but I am looking for Alexandra Voss. The girl who just walked out told me I could find her in this room."
Tension filled the air. It seemed hot almost too hot. She rolled her shoulders a little knowing that Clarke was standing directly behind her. The beautiful blonde asked for her by her real name and not just her real name but her full name. She did remember telling the Clarke to come back and ask for her but she figured she was a little too drunk to actually remember the advice. She also couldn't believe she even gave that advice in the first place, maybe a few to many tequila shots for herself as well. Once again she found herself stuck in the position of having turn around to face the blonde. Putting a smirk on her face knowing how this was going to start she stood up and turned to see blue eyes meet green eyes.
"Hello Clarke" Lexa pushed her words out waiting for either acceptance or denial.
Clarke was speechless. She knew her face had to show it. She wasn't even sure how she spoke but she did.
"You…" she stuttered out. "What are you doing here…. uhhh Clarke? I'm so lost. So what are you architect by day and bartender by night." shrugging her shoulders she rambled on towards the brunette.
"Clarke" Lexa spoke trying to interrupt the blonde. "Clarke" she said again but this time stepping forward towards her.
Clarke stopped dead in her tracks watching the brunette walk towards her. She didn't know what to do or to expect. All she could focus on was her green eyes shining with humor again and that smirk, the one she never seems to let go of. Not being able to move like her feet were cement all of sudden she just stood waiting for whatever random act or event was about to happen.
Lexa couldn't help but laugh watching Clarke's eyes go from light blue to dark blue as she started walking towards her. It was now or never she told herself stepping in front of Clarke and extending her hand.
"Hi Clarke It's nice to see you again. I'm Alexandra Voss." Lexa smiled. She was taking slight pride in causing the blondes jaw to drop but she was secretly dying on the inside patiently waiting for a response.
"Get the fuck out" Clarke spit out not even realizing it causing Lexa to burst out laughing with the two of them just staring at each other blue meeting green once again.
TBC =)