A/N: Once again, thank you for your time. You've read this, you've favourited/followed and/or commented.
Briefly, I just wanted to point out that I'm aware that Lexa and Clarke are slightly OOC. I made it this way because behind secure walls with no potential danger waiting for them, I'd like to think they were a little softer with each other. I know a lot like characters to remain canon, but sometimes I slide out of that mould and hope for the best. I enjoy writing this so I hope you continue to enjoy the read!

Six | Wishing Upon Stars

Lexa looked at herself in the mirror. "Are you sure this is appropriate?"

Kiari chuckled and nodded, fixing the long shawl that hung over Lexa's right shoulder. She studied her work at picking out an outfit that would pull the Commander out of her comfort zone for a while. The tight black skinny pants fit her perfectly; leather laced knee high boots making her an inch taller and complimented with a fitted grey woven sweater and black shawl. "Lex, you look really amazing," she paused briefly, "I can call you Lex, right?"

"In private, I don't mind." Lexa replied quietly, giving her old friend a real smile for the first time in what seemed like years. "Are you sure this outfit is for me?"

"Yes." Kiari nodded seriously. "Clarke is going to probably lose her mind."

The brunette blushed a little, running her hands over the clothes she was wearing. "These clothes are yours?"

"I made the sweater and shawl. I figured the shawl will make you feel comfortable since you're used to wearing your commander sash most of the time." The other woman smiled politely before moving right behind Lexa and weaving her fingers through the unruly curls. "Would you like new braids?"

"Beja." Lexa nodded and checked herself out one last time before moving away from the mirror and sitting on her bed, allowing Kiari to take care of her hair. It was silent for a few moments before she spoke again, playing idly with her hands. "I never did thank you for what you did...for Costia."

Kiari heard the crack in Lexa's voice and swallowed hard. "You don't have to thank me."

"Clarke's people show gratitude by voicing it. So yes, I do have to thank you." Lexa softly replied.

The corners of Kiari's lips turned up slightly in a smile as she finished one braid and moved on to another. "I bet you'll have fun tonight."

A few moments later there was a knock on the solid door and Kiari got up from her spot to open it. Clarke must've had help from Octavia because she was wearing a custom made hunter's jacket and the pants were just as fitting as Lexa's. Her own hair was braided differently and the brunette checked her out with acceptance. "You are quite the knock out Sky Princess."

A throat being cleared deep in Lexa's room could be heard and Kiari slumped her shoulders briefly. "My apologies, I meant to say you are quite the knock out, Heda Klark."

Clarke gave a confused smile and shrugged. "I don't need the formality of titles, it's fine."

"That is not our way, Clarke." Lexa spoke up without looking towards the door. "You start being lenient with one then you're seen as weak or merciful."

"Then let me be seen as weak." Clarke stepped into the room, giving Kiari a brief hug before she did so. Her eyes caught Lexa's and widened as she took in her appearance. "Oh."

Kiari just smirked and leaned into the blonde's ear, "Seems your knees are just as weak, Heda. Have fun tonight and don't be up all night. You have training at first light." She kissed Clarke on the cheek and made herself scarce.

"Indra has to be right," Lexa shook her head in slight annoyance, "she has more Skaikru qualities in her than her own."

"She's a rebel, remember?" Clarke slowly made her way toward her date and bit her lip. "Lexa, you look..." her breath was caught in her throat when hooded eyes mirrored her own.

"How do I look, Clarke?" Lexa merely smiled at the flustered look on her face and leaned in to plant a chaste kiss on the blonde. She decided that she would cut Kiari some slack after seeing Clarke's reaction to the way she was currently dressed.

"Stunning." Clarke breathed against soft lips before touching the side of Lexa's face with the back of her fingers. "Ready to go?" She asked, pulling back and grabbing the Commander's hand, lacing their fingers together.

Let it be known that Lexa hadn't given much thought in the way of romance. She did treat Costia with love and respect but the butterflies in her stomach weren't nearly as big then as they were when she was with Clarke. They held hands as the blonde led them down a sandy path toward the ocean before finding a spot on the beach to lay out an oversized blanket.

Lexa made sure of her surroundings just in case there were any creatures lurking about. She squeezed Clarke's hand in reassurance before sitting and pulling the other woman down between her legs, wrapping her arms around her waist and breathing the girl in from behind. "It's so peaceful." She murmured quietly, her breath washing across Clarke's ear.

"I thought so." Clarke grinned, sinking back into Lexa's embrace, feeling the edge of the woman's jaw digging gently into her shoulder. She looked up at the sky filled with bright stars, a large place that was once her home. Closing one eye, she squinted and pointed up to a spot in the sky, "That's where the Ark used to be."

Lexa looked up and frowned slightly. "How can you possibly know?"

"I don't. I mean, not really." Clarke shrugged and laced their fingers together. "It doesn't matter, I guess."

"The brightest star that was in the sky is no longer there." Lexa quirked an eyebrow, nuzzling a soft cheek with her nose briefly.

Clarke couldn't contain the skipped heartbeat and gasped a little at the sweetness that was coming out to play. "Did you ever stargaze?"

"No." Lexa replied honestly but tugged the warm body tighter to her while looking up at the star filled sky. "I have regrets though after seeing this." She whispered.

Clarke hummed in acknowledgement before allowing the sound of the waves from the ocean and the crickets from the critters to take over. It was a very comfortable silence and when she felt warm lips press against her neck, she swiveled her body around to face the brunette. "Is wishing on a star a real thing?"

Lexa gave her a confused look before smiling. "Yeah, it is. What kind of books did you Sky People read up there?"

"What would you wish for?" Clarke ignored the question and asked her own.

Caught off guard, the Commander let go of her hold on Clarke and leaned back on her hands, head tilted to the sky. "To speak with Costia one last time."

In all fairness, bringing up exes on their date was Clarke's fault so she couldn't find it in her heart to be upset or feel jealous in any way. Instead, she looked at Lexa with sadness and grabbed a hold of her left hand. "You don't have to talk about it, I'm sorry."

"Nothing to be apologetic for, Clarke." Lexa shrugged a little with uncertainty and swallowed the lump in her throat. "We mourn those we've lost but in the midst of battle, you have no time to let it sink in."

Clarke nodded in agreement, thoughts of Finn's death overwhelming her slightly.

"Every so often there would be large stars falling from the sky. I've never wished on one but Kiari would often tell tales to Costia about hers." Lexa settled back a bit and smiled when Clarke's relaxed body followed.

Clarke frowned and her eyes scanned the sky above her before shaking her head slightly. "Lexa," she whispered, heartbreak written all over her face, "a couple of months ago, did you see something that could be mistaken for a meteor shower?"

A nod was thrown her way but eyebrows furrowed slightly when the blonde sighed out sadly. "What is it?"

"Those weren't stars falling," Clarke bit her lip and raised an eyebrow slightly before shrugging, "those were people from the Ark getting floated."

"Floated?" Lexa sat up straight and stared at Clarke.

"Executed." The word hung heavily in the air and it was much too serious of a conversation to have on a first date but there was nothing normal with how life went down on Earth. "I thought Octavia explained life on the Ark and how it worked?"

"She did but she left out the term of floating it seems." The Commander nodded firmly. "Your people are not much different from mine. We just carry traditions out in different ways. My heart aches for you though because at least we can put our people to rest after their fight is over. We can rest peacefully knowing that their bodies are safe and cleansed. When I had you lead the fire cleansing for Finn, I meant it as a high compliment, Clarke. My people were not happy that I had allowed a Skaikru to such an honour."

"I know, mochof." Clarke murmured, her eyes drifting from the sky to the clear green eyes in front of her. "I wish I could've been able to do that for my dad." She took Lexa's hand in her own and inhaled deeply before asking her next question. "Did you get a chance to send Costia the same farewell?"

Tears threatened to form behind those green eyes but Lexa held her head high. "Her body was returned to me but there was no head. It is very hard to move past that. However, we did the same ritual and at least a part of her is at peace. I can live with that." She jumped slightly when hands reached out and cupped her face. She hadn't realized that a few tears escaped until soft thumbs wiped them away from her cheeks. Lexa returned a grateful smile before taking the hands that were on her face and bringing them down to her lap. "Do you miss the Skaikru? Your mom?"

Clarke took a few moments to think about it but she quickly shook her head. "No. I left for a reason and I don't really have anyone to go back to."

"Bellamy? Raven? They were your family as well, Clarke. I know Octavia has vowed to ride back one day and visit her brother. Maybe you two should take the journey together." Lexa tucked a few strands of hair behind Clarke's ear.

"I can't. I can't face them after what I've done." Clarke shook her head and shifted her body so she was back to facing the ocean. The moon was starting to set higher in the sky.

"You faced me." Lexa's voice was slightly timid but held truth to it.

Sighing, the blonde swallowed and tucked her bottom lip between her teeth before speaking. "Maybe one day I'll feel differently and I'll want to go back and let them know I'm okay. Not a moment before I am ready," she whispered firmly, "if I'm ready."

"Okay." Lexa nodded quietly and moved to sit next to the blonde and bumped her shoulder slightly. "Are all dates this intense and serious?" The teasing in her voice was evident and she found Clarke laughing beside her.

"I'm sorry." Clarke huffed and threw herself back on the blanket, the softness of the sand making it very comfortable. "I promised romance and gave you the exact opposite."

Lexa hummed, quirking an eyebrow at the blonde lying on her back beside her. She shuffled down before stretching her body out along side Clarke's and lifted herself so her upper body was draped over her. "From the tales I've heard, the beach is a perfect romantic spot," she whispered against warm lips below her, "and add in the stars on top of that? You've outdone yourself, Clarke." Fingers brushed hair away from a pale face before she covered Clarke's lips with her own.

A smile broke out into the kiss and Clarke pushed Lexa back briefly. "This is hardly what I had in mind but I think I like where this is going more," she cupped the back of the Commander's neck and pulled her back down against her body.

Moments passed but whether they were minutes or hours, neither woman could be sure. They had spent the remaining time sharing different depths of kisses but never venturing further. Hands would roam and linger just long enough to leave the other wanting more.

Lexa finally got up and kneeled above an equally flushed Clarke. She grinned and held her hand out to help the blonde up. "We need to get back into the city border before the moon reaches the highest point."

Clarke stood up and made sure that her outfit was straightened out. "Why?"

"The sea creatures feed at that time on a full moon." Lexa gestured toward the moon as it slowly climbed higher in the sky. "They don't stray very far from shore but they do patrol the beaches for anything and everything that moves." She watched as Clarke's face paled drastically. "It's okay," she assured the blonde.

"My romantic idea potentially put us in harms way."

Lexa smiled softly and cupped Clarke's face, "I wouldn't have allowed anything to happen to you. You're safe with me."

Clarke stared into determined green and nodded, finding nothing but truth behind them.

Lexa bent over and grabbed the blanket, shaking it out and tucked it under her arm. She felt Clarke slide a hand into her other hand and squeezed it as they made their way back toward the city.

After a stop at a tiny homemade ice cream shop in the middle of the Town Square, Lexa and Clarke slowly made their way back to Warrior Quarters. A few giggles escaped the Commander as ice cream threatened to drip down Clarke's chin. After small bowls were empty, they decided to end the date on a good note.

"I had a very good night." Lexa stopped in front of Clarke's quarters. "Maybe we can do that again soon?"

"Of course." Clarke smiled widely and grabbed Lexa by her shawl, pulling her in for a kiss. "Do you want to come inside?" She asked, raising an eyebrow. "We can continue what we were doing out on the beach..."

Lexa pressed her forehead against the blonde and swallowed hard because every part of her wanted to step inside that door and not return to her own room until first light. She wanted to press Clarke against cool blankets, skin against skin. She wanted to steal all of the air from Clarke's lungs as they kissed until they couldn't kiss anymore. She wanted to trail her hands over every inch of that porcelain skin, between breasts and between thighs with her mouth trailing and mapping out every single mark. She wanted to pull sounds from that pretty mouth and hear her name being whimpered, screamed, and moaned into her ear as Clarke unraveled beneath her.

"I really want to, Clarke." Lexa nearly growled lowly but regained some of her strength back, "I don't think I'll be able to just kiss you if we go in there."

Clarke blushed a little but never wavered and turned them so that Lexa was trapped between her door and herself. "Is that such a bad thing?" She breathed, heavy lidded eyes stealing Lexa's breath away.

"No." Lexa all but whimpered when Clarke stole her lips in another heart stopping kiss. She moaned quietly when hands clutched at her hips, pressing her back harder into the door.

Clarke's tongue traced full lips before dipping inside a willing mouth, kissing even deeper while her hands moved up a strong muscular back.

The clearing of a throat broke the girls a part and there stood Indra, making eye contact with Lexa. "Sorry to interrupt Heda," she bowed her head briefly, "but I have something of importance I'd like to discuss with you."

Lexa licked her swollen lips and nodded, stepping away from the blonde slightly. "You can speak freely in front of Clarke."

Indra gave Clarke a weary glance before hesitating. "It may be best if we discuss this in private."

Lexa frowned but shook her head. "Indra, she is one of us now. We will no longer have any secrets between us," she demanded.

"There is movement over in Tondc and one of our trackers may have spotted a member of the Ice Nation not far North of here." Indra's face was void of any emotion until she looked over at Clarke one last time, "and Octavia heard word that her brother has been kidnapped from a Mountain Man that escaped the fall."

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