Life flew by after Bellamy recovered from falling off the wall. He was a big baby once he got over the initial pain. I had to force him to stay home with Aries and me instead of going back to work. He had a concussion. I wanted to make sure he was okay.

Sure I used my doctor card to extent his healing a little longer than he needed. But I was his nurse and what I said went. Which meant we spent three beautiful days in bed together. Just me and Bellamy and our son. It was my perfect version of heaven.

Aries took his first steps almost a month after Bellamy got better. He pulled himself up and just walked to me as I was getting dressed. It was amazing, Bellamy's eyes had filled with tears and I couldn't stop smiling as he fell down on his butt. That boy was brave and he would survive this world. Because he had the courage his father had handed down to him.

The courage to do whatever he set his mind to.

After Bellamy proposed to me I told my mom. Her and Kane had been more than happy and celebrated with us once Bellamy was better. Octavia and Lincoln came over and it was a big old party. The entire camp was happy for us, Raven most of all. I never took that ring off and I think she was happier about that than Bellamy was. Because she had worked hard to make sure it was beautiful and yet simple, the way I was.

Bellamy understood that compliment more than I did.

I was breathing heavily as Bellamy pulled himself back up to the top of the bed. My shirt was gone and so was his. I gasped as he pressed a kiss into my shoulder, his warm arms wrapping around me as the final course of my high ran down. I would never get enough of him. Not even if I lived a thousand lives beside him.

I laughed as he pressed his face into my neck, "I love our days off," I whispered as he pulled the fur up around us.

He laid down on the pillow and smiled at me, "I love you Clarke."

I smiled, "I love you too."

He leaned in to kiss me just as a tiny little face popped up beside in the bed, "hi!"

We both started laughing as Aries tried to climb up in with us. I sighed as Bellamy lifted him up on his side and my heart caught. Ever since he filled out and got more features he looked like his father. But when they sat together like this, I couldn't believe how alike they looked. He got all his features from his father, there was no Gina in him at all.

His skin had darkened to match his father's. His little cheeks were chubby, his brown eyes bright. He eyelashes were long and the hair. His shaggy hair was my favorite thing just like his father's. I shook my head as they sat there together and Aries giggled. Bellamy was tickling him as I pulled my shirt on.

"How old are you today, Aries?" I asked as Bellamy brought his hand up. He held one finger up, "yes! You're so big."

Aries giggled, "mama," he threw himself at me. I caught him before he could pounce on my stomach. I blushed as Bellamy noticed, his son kissing my cheek. He learned how to give actual kisses a few weeks ago. Before that he would lick your face and giggle when you tried to wipe his spit off. Way before that he used the few teeth he had to bite down on your skin. It's safe to say that his real kisses were better than all those early practices.

"I love you too Aries," I smiled as he kissed Bellamy. He didn't kiss one of us without kissing the other.

"We should get ready," Bellamy sounded disappointed, "the party starts soon."

I nodded as he walked into the other room. Aries bounced on my lap, "hey gentle with mama," I whispered so Bellamy wouldn't hear. I held his little hand against my stomach and he giggled, trying to tickle me like we did to him.

I had taken a detour. I had taken time to get over what had happened on the mountain. But here with my two favorite boys I knew it was all worth it. Even if we lost time together, we still found our way back together. We wouldn't have all this if it wasn't for my stubbornness.

I got up and dressed myself. I dressed Aries next as Bellamy finished getting ready. He grabbed me around the waist from behind. He kissed my neck and then I squealed in his arms. This was a life I could get used to. Me and him together against everything that could possibly go wrong.

Bellamy let me go so I could finish getting Aries dressed. I tickled under his chin as he put his arms up. I loved playing with him. I loved the mornings when we could be lazy and do things like this. I wanted this to be our world. Where we spent time together and there was no war.

"I love watching you two together," Bellamy whispered as he finished packing the bag with things we might need.

I flashed him a smile as I picked him up and hugged him, "he's the only man I need in my life."

"Oh really?" Bellamy raised an eyebrow at me and gave me that smirk. It was the smirk he used to give all the girls when we first landed. I shook my head as he came towards me, ready to terrorize me with his tickling.

"Yeah really," I giggled as he grabbed my waist and pulled both of us closer.

"Daddy!" Aries said loudly as I squealed and Bellamy kissed my cheek, "mama. Daddy!"

"Okay maybe you too," I whispered before his lips caught mine. I smiled at our little family, more than happy to spend the rest of my forever in this moment.

I set Aries down as we opened the cabin door and started towards the party. Bellamy grabbed my hand as Aries looked back to make sure we were still there. He might love everyone, but when he was in need he chose me or Bellamy to be the one to help him.

An entire year had passed. The ground thawed and the summer came and went. Aries grew bigger and Bellamy and I grew closer. I couldn't believe how scared we had been to admit our feelings last year. It felt foolish now that we had everything we always wanted.

Aries toddled towards the little party we had set up. His little boots left prints in the cold ground. Bellamy pulled me closer as we followed behind our son. He would always be our son, even if I wasn't his biological mother. I loved him and that's all that mattered to us.

"So I can't believe it's been a full year since he was born," I whispered as Raven scooped him up and Bellamy kissed my cheek, "one whole year since we found each other again."

"Yeah," his deep voice made me shiver, "it's been a good year princess."

I laughed as I pulled him to a stop before we joined the rest of the camp. I saw my mom had Aries and Octavia was giving him a present already. I took in a deep breath and put my hand on his arm.

"You and me, we're good right?" My voice was soft as the fire burned brightly behind him.

"Of course," he smiled down at me. I loved being shorter than him. I loved being able to look up at him and see those beautiful brown eyes staring back at me, "why wouldn't we be?"

I let out a slow breath before I finally spoke, "I just wanted to make sure. I uh," tears gathered in my eyes. I hated feeling so emotional, "I need to tell you something."

"Clarke what's wrong?" He grabbed my arms and held me still. I took in a deep breath as he waited, the panic written all over his face.

I smiled, "nothing I'm okay. It's just. Well I wasn't sure how you would take the news. But I uh. I found out a few days ago."

He shook his head, "what? You found out what? Clarke you're scaring me."

I laughed again, "I was going to wait until after the party. But I can't. I um. I'm pregnant."

The world seemed to stop, the noise from the party had died. I let out a slow breath as I waited for him to react. He was still holding onto me. His brown eyes were staring into mine and finally after what felt like forever he smiled.

"Another baby," he whispered laughing as he pressed his hand against my stomach. Even with my jacket on I could feel his fingers, "you and me."

"Yeah," I nodded wrapping my arms around his neck. He kissed me hard as he held me close, "you and me. Now Aries and his little brother or sister."

Bellamy looked like he was about to cry, "I love you princess."

"Yeah," I nodded, smiling as he kissed me once more, "I think I love you too, Blake."

"Mama!" Aries grabbed my hand, my heart stopped every single time he called me mom. He pulled me towards the party but not before he grabbed Bellamy's hand, "daddy."

My mom smiled as we walked to the party. Everyone was watching us, they were all more than happy we had finally become a real family. I looked at Bellamy, I wanted to tell everyone. But I knew we should wait. Today was about Aries. Today was his birthday.

A celebration for him, a mourning for others. We got the greatest gift of life, but we also lost his mother. We would never forget the sacrifice Gina made to give her son life. I squeezed Bellamy's hand as Aries ran to Miller. He jumped on his back giggling as the party got started.

"What were you two doing over there?" Raven asked as she took me away from my boys.

I blushed, "talking. I can't believe he's a year old. I can't believe he's walking already."

She laughed, "I can't believe you two aren't fighting."

"We only fight behind closed doors now," I raised an eyebrow as she pretended to gag. I laughed, she deserved that comment after hackling me about my relationship.

"But seriously. I'm glad you two are happy," she hugged me tightly.

"Me too," I whispered as I looked around, "me too."

The party went on, everyone had a chance to spoil Aries. Somehow Harper and Monroe made a cake. It was really good too. Octavia gave him more presents than we knew what to do with. There were grounder toys and games. I groaned, our cabin wasn't big enough for everything.

We sang him happy birthday, passing him around for hugs and kisses. He was a happy child, happier than he should've been being raised by a village. I loved his innocence, his curiosity. I loved how trusting he was of his father and me.

Jasper started to pass around the moonshine. I sighed as I passed on a glass. He looked surprised, but Bellamy told him to move on. I could feel my mom watching, like she knew. I wasn't big on drinking these days, but I felt like the real reason why was written across my face today. Bellamy grabbed my hand as Aries played with Lincoln.

Once the excitement from Aries's presents and cake died down, Bellamy looked over at me. I took in a breath, giving him a slight nod. I wanted everyone to know just as much as he did. I could see it in his eyes, he wanted to shout it from the mountain. He wanted to tell everyone that we were officially a family now.

"Clarke and I have an announcement," his deep voice carried over everyone else's. I blushed as everyone turned their attention towards us. My heart sputtered as their eyes hit me, I felt my cheeks burning.

I leaned into his side, "you do it," I whispered as he laughed at my embarrassment.

"As you all know Clarke and I moved in together. Well come summer our family will grow again," his voice vibrated through his chest and into my hot face.

I heard gasps. I pulled my face away and everyone was smiling. Jasper didn't look surprised since I had denied the moonshine. Monty was smiling, Miller was shaking his head like he had known all along. Raven looked amused and Octavia was holding Aries and nodding her head. Everyone seemed to be as happy as we were at the little life that would be welcoming into the world once again.

My mom pulled me away from Bellamy and into a tight hug, "Clarke. Really?"

I nodded, "I found out two days ago."

"Another baby," she whispered and pushed my hair off my shoulders, "I can't wait."

"Me either. Another little Blake," Bellamy squeezed my hand and I felt my heart fill up even more.

"Maybe we finally have found real peace," she sighed as Bellamy pulled me into his side and held me close. I smiled at her knowing no matter what happened next we would always have each other. Everyone around us was enjoying themselves, Kane handed us each a piece of cake. Lincoln and Octavia were making their nephew laugh uncontrollably. It seemed like our little world was perfect, like nothing could shatter this moment.

I finished my piece of cake quickly, thinking about getting another one. Since the announcement I knew I could blame in on the baby. Bellamy hadn't let me go since I told him, his arm was around my waist as he talked to Raven about the plans we had been making for our small wedding. Which would have to happen sooner rather than later now. I wanted to be husband and wife before our child was born.

Not that it mattered. It was just something that was important to me. Something I wanted for my child, the child Bellamy and I had created together.

My hands went to my stomach as I imagined the future we would have. Aries would have someone to play with, someone to laugh and giggle with. He would have someone to watch over, someone he felt love and loyalty to. I had never had a sibling, I never knew what that felt like. I looked at Bellamy, who was talking to his sister now. A pang of jealousy hit me out of nowhere.

I wanted my children to have siblings. I wanted Aries to know what it felt like to have a little brother or sister who he loved as much as Bellamy loved Octavia.

Bellamy turned his attention back to me when I laid my head on his shoulder. His lips were covered in frosting. I reached up and brushed the sugar off his face, his arms wrapping around my waist once more. There was still space between us, we were still pressed together. In a few months this wouldn't be possible.

In a few months we would both be able to feel the little life growing inside of me kicking.

"You're a mess Bellamy," I laughed as he hugged me tightly, his lips soft against mine. My heart was tight inside my chest as his big hand grabbed a piece of my hair. Then he leaned down and kissed my nose, "but you're my mess."

"There," he said wiping a streak of frosting on my cheek, "now we're both a mess."

I kept laughing as Aries toddled over and pulled on his dad's hand, "up!"

Bellamy pulled away from me and looked down at his son. I would never be able to understand the love this man held for his child. But I knew whenever I watched them together he would feel exactly the same about our child. Maybe that's why I had been so calm and serene when I found out I was expecting. Because Bellamy was an amazing father, he was an even better partner in this life we were living.

I stepped back from his embrace, letting Aries reached up towards his dad. He scooped him up, Bellamy's eyes staring at my still flat stomach. I couldn't help but shake my head, both my boys looked so much alike. Their eyes were full of mischief. Aries's little face was covered in more cake than had made it in his mouth. It matched his father's, "ugh. My boys are such a mess."

Bellamy reached out and tickled my side, kissing Aries as he smiled at me from his father's arms. I couldn't believe soon there would be another little one. Aries would have a little brother or sister. A girl, I decided as we stood there, a little sister he would watch out for the way Bellamy always had for Octavia.

I couldn't wait to raise another baby. One that Bellamy and I had created together. My heart was full, my world felt right.

It might have taken us time to get here, but I would do it all again to have him beside me. I knew how lucky I was. Earth might not always be a mystery.

Love could be chaotic and messy no matter who was involved.

I looked at Bellamy and smiled. Oh, but what a beautiful mess it was.