Because I'm off for the night jumping around Christmas markets and whatnot, I'm updating already. Finally the wait is over...

Lexa didn't have to look up to recognise who was standing next to her table. She knew the name and would identify that voice anywhere. She slowly lifted her head and let her eyes take in the woman, who had unknowingly managed to break through some of her walls in the past weeks. As expected, Clarke was blonde and had blue eyes, but Lexa would have never imagined them to be that blue and that spectacular and that-

"I'm sorry for making you wait. Have you been able to find something?" Clarke said, interrupting her thoughts. When their eyes met, Lexa thought she saw a flicker of surprise in the azure orbs, but that was unlikely. Clarke had no idea who she was as long as she kept her mouth shut. She could pretend to be mute, she mused.

"Hi Clarke." She said simply, watching her face scrunch up in confusion. 'So much about being mute.' Lexa scolded herself.

"Lexa?" The blonde asked tentatively, her eyes flickering nervously over her customer's features. The moment she had laid eyes on the brunette, Clarke had felt something shift. She had been drawn towards her immediately and it had surprised her, as she had never seen her before. Once the woman had opened her mouth however, Clarke instantly thought she knew who she was looking at. Her hunch was confirmed, when the seated woman smiled and nodded.

"What are you doing here?" Clarke asked her in confusion, nervously tapping her pen against the block.

"You recommended the place…" Lexa answered carefully. "I can leave if this is too uncomfortable for you." She offered without a pause.

"No… Oh my god. I'm so sorry, that was rude." Clarke raked one hand through her hair and averted her gaze quickly, before breathing in deeply and looking back at Lexa. "Let's start over, shall we? Hi and welcome to the Ark Lexa. I'm happy to finally meet you." She smiled widely and held out her hand in greeting.

The brunette stared at her in confusion but upon seeing the smile she pushed her hesitance aside and took the offered hand into hers. A tingle spread from her fingertips all the way to her spine, making her feel more alive than ever and Lexa blinked a few times at the sensation. She cleared her throat a moment later. "Hi." She repeated; eyes locked firmly on blue not letting go of the soft hand. They just looked at each other, wandering glances taking in the person behind the voice both had gotten so attached to within the shortest amount of time.

"If I had known you're so useless, I wouldn't have suggested you help out tonight." The woman who had seated Lexa earlier popped up from behind Clarke with a scowl on her face.

"Raven!" Clarke squeaked in surprise, slapping her away. "If I had known you're such a pain in the ass, I would have stayed in my office."

"You know how I am." Raven answered and looked in amusement between Lexa and Clarke. "Do you guys know each other?"

Clarke sighed and shot her friend a pleading look before she gestured to Lexa. "Raven, meet Lexa."

"The Lexa?"

"Ray, please."

"No, no, Clarke. I mean…" She turned abruptly to the woman, who had followed the conversation with a deep frown. "Are you the Lexa?"

"Um… what?" She blushed. "I don't know other Lexa's, but maybe Clarke does." She answered awkwardly.

"Wow, how did you find her?" Raven asked dumbfounded.

"She recommended the restaurant as a great sushi place."

"Smooth Griffin." Raven winked at her friend who rolled her eyes at the gesture.

"It was on autopilot. I always recommend it." She said; eyes fixed on the block in her hand, missing the confusion in Lexa's own.

"And I didn't know she worked here." The brunette offered with hesitation, unsure if she should just go.

"Works here? She owns this place." The brunette quipped.

"Ok Raven, you've said enough now. Go back and do the job you're paid for." Clarke was blushing now and Lexa smiled slightly at the sight. "I'm sorry." The blonde continued and plopped down on the chair opposite Lexa.

"For what?"

"Not telling you that this is my place."

"Clarke, you didn't have to. You don't know me and I guess you did right by keeping this private. It's safer that way. You never know who listens in…"

"You're not mad?"

Lexa just shook her head and smiled softly. "I can leave though if this is too much."

Mmmm... interesting. Let's see how the conversation proceeds. Come back tomorrow. Same place, same author. J