Clarke stood in the doorway, smile upon her face at the sight of her friends and family before her. It was her and Bellamy's first Christmas together, and so far everything was turning out great. The food was delicious, the tree still looked fresh, and everyone seemed to be getting along.
Her mother had found a house to rent under the guise of being able to visit when she had the time off from the hospital, but in a small town like theirs there's very few secrets. Her and Kane's relationship seemed to be progressing to the point where she didn't need to rent a place she never stayed at when she was in town anyway. Both Clarke and Bellamy were pleased to see the two finding happiness again.
Raven and Wick had officially called it quits after another blistering argument that resulted in Wick closing the bar and leaving town. Abby called in an investor friend who was leaving his mother's company and might be interested in a change of career. Monty and Jasper soon found themselves with another financial backer and branched out into a successful line of craft beers. Raven was frequently seen engaging in what Clarke called the "weirdest foreplay ever" with the former heir to Azgeda Investments. She'd even received a Christmas present from the man that put a rare blush on her cheeks.
Lincoln had proposed to Octavia at Thanksgiving, having asked both Kane and Bellamy's blessing. Clarke's mother somehow managed to be included on the planning and the newly engaged couple were already planning a spring wedding at Kane's ranch.
Clarke and Bellamy settled into domestic bliss, with Gus becoming even more spoiled with his own big bed now that Clarke had moved into Bellamy's room. She'd been overjoyed when Niko offered her a permanent place in his practice once she finished her degree.
Prepping for the holiday in their home was a mad rush to ensure that everything was ready. Keeping up with their friends and family was a marathon in and of itself. Their last guest had departed and Clarke went to plop herself down on the couch next to Bellamy. He placed his arm around her and cuddled her closer to his side with Gus curled up by his feet. She closed her eyes and let out a sigh, life was perfect.