A/N: Guys, I am so unbelievably sorry that this took so long for me to publish. I've had it done for several days, but I haven't had the internet :( Anyway, we're here now at the end of my first published fic and it's truly a bitter sweet moment, I hope you enjoy it ^_^
Clarke
The next couple of weeks were tough, but they could have been so much worse. I was lucky to be alive. The fact that I was, was all thanks to Bellamy, Octavia and Jasper. Without them, I would have been dead. Especially Bellamy. For him to come out and find me like he did, as stupid as it was, only proves how much he cares for me. But that didn't stop me from yelling at him for being such an idiot. It wasn't long after I woke up, and began to sit up and move around that I confronted him about it.
"Hey, Princess, how're you feeling today?" Cheerfully greeting me after wandering into the dropship.
"Great. Fantastic. Now that I'm all better, let's talk about the fact that you left camp in the middle of the night to come find me. Not to mention that you started calling out to me! How could you be so stupid?" Shock was etched all over his face, but that didn't stop me, "There was no way any nearby Grounders wouldn't have heard you. You could have gotten yourself killed, then where would we be, huh? Without a leader, and even more vulnerable than we already were. You have your sister to think of too, you bloody idiot!"
"Calm down, Clarke. Fuck. Of course I came to find you, and you definitely know why I did." I blushed at that. It's true, I did know. "I was going out of my mind thinking you were in danger and that I wasn't there to protect you. And screw the Grounders, they always know where we are, hell, they knew where to put that trap that got you in the first place. I was no safer here, at camp, than I was calling out for you there. And when it comes to Octavia, she knew I had to go, she was just as worried as I was. Plus, she makes a damn good leader, so they would be fine with her in charge if I never came back. Miller would help her when he got better too." His explanation didn't hold one hint of anger at me. He was simply telling me the truth, countering all my doubts about his actions. He let out a sigh before continuing, "If I had stayed to be the leader of these guys, you would be dead, and we'd soon follow. While O is good at some things, she's nowhere near experienced enough to keep us alive. We all need you Clarke. I need you."
He had mirrored my words from that daytrip we took, where we first began to connect with one another; it was exactly what I needed to hear in that moment. Needless to say after that, I jumped into his arms, as much as I could jump at that point. I smile at the memory as I walk around the med bay, checking on supplies. I didn't notice anyone come in until I felt arms being wrapped gently around my waist, and a kiss being pressed into the side of my neck. I lean back against Bellamy, simply enjoying being in his arms, the feel of his body against mine.
"Haven't you had enough of this place over the past few weeks?" He sounded genuinely curious. For once he couldn't unravel my thoughts just by looking at me.
"Sure, it's been confining, not being able to leave, but this is where I belong. If I hadn't come to the ground, I'd be in medical, up on the Ark, right next to my mother. This is what I was born to do, it's hard to shake. Just like you were born to be a leader. A protector. You can't just throw that away." As I spoke, I turned around in his arms so I could face him, his eyes full of admiration. I wrap my arms around him, without breaking my gaze.
"Well, that being said, you could still go outside every once in a while. Live a little." He gives a small laugh which was still filled with genuine happiness. I had never seen him like this before the incident with the Grounder trap; he'd always be reserved, like he didn't deserve to be happy. I was just glad he can now smile without holding anything back.
"Everyone still stares at us." At this he gives another chuckle.
"Yeah, but it's not as bad as the first time." He had a point there.
I had been stuck in the med bay for a week and a half, before Octavia let me walk around more than a few steps. The whole time I was there, Bellamy had barely left my side, yet it seemed no one really registered the absence of the Rebel King in camp or his presence at the dropship, even with all the visits I was getting. I was still a little shaky on my feet, so I was holding Bellamy's hand for support when I left the dropship for the first time. We were met by the gawking faces of all our friends, with the exception of Octavia, who had figured it out long ago. It turned dead silence for about 5 seconds, enough time for a blush to rise up over my cheeks, and then Octavia let out a cheer. Jasper and Monty were the next to join in, and soon, everyone was letting out shouts of triumph. Apparently, everyone had been talking amongst themselves before the incident about how close Bellamy and I were becoming, and they took a bet on how long it would take for us to get together. We were even more of a mother and father to our pseudo family than ever before.
Letting the memory fade away, I look back up at Bellamy, "I think the reason they've started to let up is because we're not the only new couple around here."
"You're probably right; Jasper and Tash do make a better gossip then us."
During my recovery, Jasper and Tash had taken it upon themselves to keep up camp morale, and not just with their jokes. It hadn't taken long for them to officially become a couple, admittedly it was a shock, but they seem completely blissful together. I hadn't had much to do with Tash before she started dating Jasper, but now, she's one of us, and I couldn't be happier for them. It was also a nice perk that they took some of the spotlight off me and Bellamy.
Of course, myself and Bellamy, and Jasper and Tash aren't the only couples around. Octavia had found me in one of the rare moments when Bellamy wasn't around, and she told me about her and Lincoln. To say that I wasn't shaken would be a lie, but to say I wasn't completely surprised would also be lying. I certainly wasn't thrilled at the development; alarmed would be a more accurate description. However, I eased up on her once I saw how much he meant to her, and that he was teaching her self-defence, as well as how to adapt to the ground. She was genuinely in love, and there was no way I was going to change her mind. I just dreaded the day Bellamy found out; he wouldn't be as understanding as me.
I hadn't spoken for several minutes, so Bellamy interrupted my reminiscing. "What's got you all inside your own head, Princess? Thinking about me, I hope." He gave me one of his trademark smirks, which I role my eyes at.
"In part, yes. But I was also thinking about how much has changed in the past few weeks alone." I turn my head, to take in how we were embraced, "This, for example, isn't something I could have imagined back then, but now I couldn't imagine not being in your arms." He pulls me in tighter, but not too tight, he's still cautious over my injuries. Far more cautious than I am.
"I couldn't have imagined it either. I tried, but nothing compares to the real thing. You're more amazing than I could have ever dreamed was possible." He pauses for a moment. "Princess… Clarke. I love you." I catch my breath, first at hearing my name in that serious, yet sensual tone, but then at those three little words. I had wanted to say them, but I didn't know how, until he spoke them, and now everything in my world just seemed brighter. He was still waiting for my response, doubt creeping into his eyes like he thought I didn't feel the same.
"I love you, too, Bell. I truly do." With that I stand on my tip toes, and meet his lips with my own. Fire burns in my veins as we kiss, but it's over too soon as he pulls away.
"You're still recovering; I don't want to hurt you." That's my Bellamy, always worrying about me.
I get back up on my tip toes, this time angling my lips towards his ear, "I'm not in any more pain, Bellamy. Not even a little bit. I want this." I whisper in his ear, yet I can still see his eyes widen at my words. He doesn't waste any time in picking me up in his arms and crushing his lips back into mine, letting out a deep groan which sent thrills up my spine. He carried me until my back was against the wall of the dropship, my legs straddling his hips. He pulls away again, desire burning in his eyes.
"Are you sure about this?" I don't trust my voice, so I simply nod, "Well in that case, we should go somewhere more comfortable." He adjusts his hold on me, so one arm is under my legs, the other around my torso, and he carries me out of the dropship, with a huge smile on his face. The kind of smile that reaches your eyes and melts people's hearts.
I lay my head against Bellamy's shoulder, my arms around his neck, completely joyous at how our lives are in this moment. In this one moment, no one is being attacked, no one is injured, no one is hungry. Everyone is finding their way down here, growing as people at learning how to truly live. Just because the world around us is dark and menacing, doesn't mean we have to be. We all have darkness within us, but sometimes we need that someone who makes everything around them just that little bit brighter than it was before. For me, that's Bellamy. For Octavia, that's Lincoln. For Jasper, that's Tash. Not everyone is as lucky as we are, but that doesn't mean you should give up looking for that little ray of light.
A/N: And that's the end of A Day in the Life! I made the end a little mushy, I know, but I can't help it; I'm a sucker for fluff like that. I'm sad that it's over, but I had an unbelievable time writing this story. You guys are truly amazing. I never thought so many of you would like my story and favourite, follow and review it as a result. You guys truly make my day worth while and I always smile whenever I get notified of another interaction. Thank you so much for reading this fic, I really hope you liked reading it as much as I did writing it. I don't know when I'll write my next fic, but prompts are always welcome. Until next time, readers, stay awesome x
