AN: Hi there guys! I'm back with another chapter. I wanted to thank all of you who had reviewed, followed and favorite this story and those of you who PM me to say what you think about this story, really thanks a lot. I'd like to wish a happy birthday to BelieveInMe11-1-11 who messaged me. This is for you! And I assure all of you that I read every single one of your reviews even when sometimes I don't get the chance to reply to you all. Thanks so much. Anyways, too much chitty-chat. On with the chapter.
It's late and I didn't have much time to proof-read it so all mistakes, are usual, are mine :) sorry for those
Disclaimer: I don't own any of these characters, they all belong to CW, except for little Jona and the journey they are on here
Chapter 14
It had been a little over a week since that beautiful night they shared. Now that they were officially together Clarke felt more comfortable to be as affectionate as she wanted whenever she wanted with Lexa. Of course excluding the times they were with Jona. And it wasn't that they were trying to hide things from their son, and it wasn't that they were ashamed of their relationship or something. But both knew being together would be a huge thing for the boy, they knew if they showed Jona they were together well that would make it ten thousand times more official and neither was ready for that. Besides what if it didn't work out? What if after this process of getting to know each other they found out that they were actually not fit for the other? What would happen then? Sure, maybe they could get used to the idea and get along like any other separate parents do whenever they have a kid together, but that didn't mean Jona would be okay with it.
He was barely five, he still believed in Santa Clause and still placed his tooth under the pillow for the tooth fairy. He was too young to really understand how complicated this situation really was, heck not even Clarke fully understood how complicated the situation was. Even when matured for his age, his way of thinking still believed that parents should live together with their kids because that's how it worked, right? That's what Ethan how told him it should be and he was still waiting for Lexa to move in, Clarke just knew it. He believed they were a family, and they truly were, but what if it didn't work out the way all of them wanted?
Clarke had spent most of the previous night thinking about this after a facetime call with Lexa where the brunette had said good night to their son from her office, another late night at work. And honestly? Clarke missed Lexa. After that beautiful weekend the brunette had been swamp with work. Apparently her boss was going to pay her a visit by the end of this week and wanted to see the results she had so far, how solid the new office was becoming and if Clarke could notice anything by the way Lexa had pretty much lost the tie by the time they were talking alone, it was that Lexa was stressed out of her mind.
She laid in bed, staring at the ceiling thinking of a million things at the time. She was thinking of how she had to find a costume for Jona because her son was going to be on a show next month. Every month one of the classrooms would present something to the rest of the school and the parents of the kids in that classroom. Jona's class was going to sing a song and dance for the rest of the school and even have a couple of solos. Jona had one of the solos in the song and he was thrilled the previous day when Clarke picked him up. His teacher explained what it consisted of and what kind of costume he would require and now she had to find that freaking costume.
Clarke was thinking of how she needed to finish the cartoon for the couple of this week's article and how she still needed to interview the best man and the maid of honor. And how jealous she was because she had always wanted a wedding during fall. With the leaves turned yellow and orange; that chill weather around them and the beautiful sunsets.
She was thinking of how much she missed Lexa and how she wished the brunette was right here in bed with her just cuddling and if possible kissing her. It had been too long since they had seen each other face to face. Okay maybe not too long, just like six days. And only because Lexa had stopped by for like thirty minutes and almost passed out on her couch after a late dinner. And even when Clarke had asked her to stay the night, Lexa had refused and gone home claiming she had to wake up early the next day. She had spent the whole weekend cramped up in the office with her team so much so that she had to cancel the zoo plans the three of them had for Sunday. Jona had been a little upset but understood mostly. He knew Lexa had to work and quickly agreed when Lexa told him they would go another day. Still that didn't keep Lexa from feeling bad and Clarke from constantly remind her that it was okay.
She was staring at the ceiling and pondering if staying in bed all day would be too terrible when her phone alerted her of a new text. It was five thirty and her alarm wasn't set for another thirty minutes. She frowned to herself and reached for her phone, she checked the screen and smiled to herself when she noticed a text from her favorite brunette
Baby mamma: Hi there gorgeous. Just thinking of you. I hope you have a wonderful day. XX
Blue eyed angel: hi baby. I'm thinking about you, too. Miss you like crazy. Have a wonderful day, too and kick some ass. XXXX
Baby mamma: Well look who's up. I thought you were sleeping. If I woke you up I'm sooo sorry. I miss you too, you don't know how much.
Blue eyed angel: No, I was up already. Couldn't go back to sleep.
Baby mamma: Everything alright? :/
Blue eyed angel: Yes, everything is okay. Just lots to do.
Baby mamma: Tell me about it. I can't wait for this week to be over. That woman is going to drive me crazy.
Blue eyed angel: Believe me, me too. Kinda hate your boss right now.
Baby mamma: It's not gonna be much longer, baby. Then you'll have all my attention. I promise.
Blue eyed angel: I'll hold you to that.
Baby mamma: Cross my heart. But now I have to go or I'll be late. Text you later?
Blue eyed angel: sure, have a good day baby! XX
Baby mamma: You too! XXX 3
Clarke stared at the screen of her phone for a few more minutes just wishing she could be there with Lexa. Even if it was just to fix her tie and send her off with a kiss before she went off to work.
Was she being too domesticate? ...maybe.
Finally when she was starting to doze off again this time her freaking alarm went off. She shut it down and groaned into her pillow. Now she regretted thinking so much and not sleeping that extra half an hour. Dragging her feet around she got ready for her new day, waking up Jona and after getting him ready preparing him breakfast and lunch.
"I want my iron man lunch box" he said as he ate away his scrambled eggs. That lunch box was a present from Lexa and ever since she had given it to him it was like he didn't like any other lunch box. Every morning he would always ask for it, as if Clarke would give him another one.
"I know, baby" he packed his juice box, a ham and cheese sandwich with lettuce and tomato like Jona likes it, a bottle of water "carrot sticks of apple slices?" she called back to him
"Carrots" he said before jumping off the chair and picking up the plate. She put it on the counter next to the sink since he couldn't actually reach the sink and went back for his cup of juice
"Finish your juice and go brush your teeth. We have to go soon"
"Yes, mommy" he drank up the rest of the juice, placed the cup on the counter next to the plate then ran upstairs to brush his teeth as Clarke finished packing his lunch box.
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It was almost time for her lunch break. She had been working on the cartoon of the couple for this week's article all morning and it was almost done. She had called the maid of honor and arranged a meeting with her for around four that afternoon and it seemed the best man was going to join them. Two birds, one stone. Clarke counted it as being productive, still she couldn't keep her mind from wandering once in a while. She kept looking down at her phone every ten minutes or so to check if Lexa had texted her at all during the morning but the brunette had been absent so far.
"Stoooop it" Octavia whined from her cubicle next to her.
Clarke frowned and looked at her friend, a little confused "Stop what?"
Octavia rolled her eyes and pointed at Clarke's phone with one look "You think I don't know what you're doing? You've been staring at your phone every few minutes and I know you are waiting to hear from your girl. I get it, you're finally with her and it's all sunshine and rainbows but you're also both adults with careers and neither can afford to spend their whole day texting the other".
Clarke rolled her eyes and went back to her article. Of course she didn't even wrote two words before letting out a sigh and turning to Octavia
"Am I being pathetic?" she asked, her hands holding on a little tight to the arms of her chair as she leaned forward "I am, I totally am" she rolled her eyes to herself and turned herself back to her desk even before Octavia could utter a word.
Octavia turned her chair to face Clarke and pulled on the blonde's chair until she was facing her too, she had a knowing smirk and this craving need to tease her friend
"You're not pathetic. I get it, you're in the honeymoon stage. You want to be with her all the time, you want to know what she's doing pretty much 24/7. That doesn't make you pathetic … a little clingy perhaps but not pathetic" she let out a laugh when Clarke groaned and covered her face with both hands at the mention of the word "clingy".
"O… I-…" she huffed again and just stared at her hands, her jaw clenched and her brow furrowed "I've just never felt like this before. Back in college yes I had this massive crippling crush on her but I never really experienced what being with her felt like. I never knew how amazing she truly was. It was all this huge perception I had of her and my imagination coming up with these situations between us but I never truly knew. And now… now I do. And it's fucking amazing. She's amazing" she huffed once again and stared at her phone, willing it to ring.
Octavia looked around and noticed how everyone was too wrapped up in their things to even hear them, so she took advantage of it. She wheeled herself closer and took her friend's hand.
"Is it better than you've pictured it?" Clarke huffed and nodded silently "Then that's a good thing, right? Means that your dream girl is way better in real life" Clarke pressed her lips together on a thin line and refused to say another word, making Octavia understand at last "…and you're scared… you're scared because she's more than you thought she would be and she makes you feel things you've never felt and you're terrified because you're falling for her and you think it's too soon"
Clarke sniffed and kept staring at her hands. Because really there was no other thing to say there
"And you're scared that she's not as into you as you are. So you're expecting her texts and her calls and those shows of affection that proves she's just as much as into you as you are into her. Am I close?"
Clarke sniffed again and shrugged "Spot on"
Octavia smiled to herself and squeezed Clarke's hand
"Clarkey… I think you have nothing to worry about. I saw the way that Lexa looked at you the other day in my apartment. And I see the way she is with you and Jona. I'm not saying she's in love with you yet because I don't know. But I can clearly see that she's in the right path. You don't have to doubt yourself. Just let things be. Don't push her and don't push yourself. Live this honeymoon phase. You both deserve it"
Clarke smiled at her friend and gave her a nod. Thankful that she was there to set her straight and put things back in perspective. Clarke knew she could always count on Octavia and Raven to do just that and she was never surprised when she didn't even need to utter a word and they would know just what to say.
Octavia went back to her desk and Clarke went back to her article. She was about to continue typing when a ding sounded from her phone. And when she looked down at it a huge smile broke free just seeing the name on the screen
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Lexa dismissed everyone from the meeting room, she rolled her shoulders and let them sag. She was tired. No, she was exhausted. Since last week she had pulled some late nights and early mornings trying to get everything ready. And it wasn't that the office was running badly or that her team was lazy and not showing results. She knew they were doing okay, but Lexa wanted more than okay. Some reports were delayed for her liking and the contract with the new store that was going to sell one of their products wasn't signed yet. She had asked Costia to step in and help the salesman in charge of that, more than a little frustrated that the sign-up was a little over a week delayed. Costia had stepped in right away and had basically helped Murphy convinced this old man to branch out a little and sign the contract. It was hard but they had finally done it. Lexa was proud, a little annoyed with Murphy that Costia had to step in, but proud.
Anya stared at her from her seat. Lexa was sitting on the head of the table and Anya was sitting to her right. The brunette was pressing on her temple, feeling a headache coming and she could actually feel Anya's eyes on her.
"What?" she asked, not pleased with being stared at.
"You look tired" was all she said.
"That's because I am" Lexa continued rubbing on her temple, her eyes closed, and she could still feel Anya's piercing stare on her "could you please stop it?".
"I'm not doing anything" Anya chuckled, smirking to herself a little amused with Lexa at the moment.
"You're being annoying"
"And you're being stubborn"
Lexa huffed and finally opened her eyes. She glared at Anya, practically throwing daggers at her with her eyes.
"How am I being stubborn?"
"You think I don't know you've been staying late and that you're here before everyone else? It's just a visit, Lexa. And we're doing pretty great. I know you have a lot on your plate since you're responsible for this office but let me tell you, we're doing a pretty amazing job so far. Don't get too into your head. And cut the team some slack. You're driving them crazy" Anya smiled to her friend and watched as her shoulders dropped, and all the air came out of her lungs.
"You think I'm being too harsh on them?" She grimaced at her friend
"I know you are" Anya gave her a sympathetic smile and chuckled when Lexa groaned and buried her face in her hands "Look, it's not like they don't know you are under a lot of pressure. They know you have a lot to prove and all of them think you're a pretty good boss. Just keep reminding yourself that you are a good boss and that Mary is going to be pleased with the results so far"
Lexa nodded to herself, letting out a sigh Lexa reached for her phone and stared at her screensaver for a moment. A picture of Clarke, Jona and herself staring back at her. God, how she missed them.
"Lex… I know that you recently got this promotion and that it's a huge deal for you. But you have to remember you have a family now. It's not only you. There's the little one and Clarke, too" Anya smiled at her friend and squeezed her forearm "I know you miss them, I can see it in your eyes. And I know you hated pulling everyone in for the weekend. And I know you hated even more to cancel your plans with that little man" she pointed to the screen and nudged her friend gently
"What do you think I should do? I mean… with everything. I don't want everyone to think I'm a tyrant and I definitely don't want them to hate me for keeping them here for too long"
Anya sighed taking a moment to think "A day off?" she shrugged and smiled at her friend "I mean… maybe you could give everyone next Monday off for the weekend they stayed here. I'm sure they'll appreciate it"
Lexa pressed her lips on a thin line and nodded to herself "I'll talk about it to Mary when she gets here. I'm sure she won't have a problem, though once she sees how much they've worked"
Anya nodded to Lexa and then reached for the brunette's phone "Now text your girlfriend. You miss her and I'm sure she misses you. Go out, have lunch with her" she placed the phone back in Lexa's hands "And God, give us a break"
The blonde let out a laugh and stood up from her chair. Lexa rolled her eyes and stared down at her phone. Maybe she should follow Anya's advice with lunch. Her guys needed at least lunch to catch their breath and recharge and she really missed Clarke.
Baby mamma: Hey there beautiful. I miss you.
Blue eyed angel: Hi! I wasn't expecting to read from you. I thought you were swamped. I miss you, too!
Baby mamma: Well, I am. Thought I should catch a break.
Blue eyed angel: How is everything?
Baby mamma: everything is okay. I have a great team and we have almost everything ready for tomorrow's presentation.
Blue eyed angel: what a power point show you're putting on, I'm sure :P
Baby mamma: Something like that :P
Baby mamma: So it's almost lunch time…
Blue eyed angel: Yeah…
Baby mamma: and you know, I gotta eat…
Blue eyed angel: haha yeah, I would expect you to
Baby mamma: I don't know if you have plans for lunch. But I was hoping that you'd stop by? I know my office is not exactly close to you, but I really miss you and I really want to see you. I was thinking we could go to this place down the street?
Blue eyed angel: I'll be there in twenty minutes :D
Baby mamma: Can't wait to see you! XX
Lexa placed her phone down and leaned back on the chair. She really missed Clarke and was thrilled the blonde was willing to drive all the way here just to have lunch with Lexa. It made her heart flutter and her cheeks blush a little.
Lexa went back to her office, smiling at a few of her team members and saying good job to the few that had presented their progress in the earlier meeting. Lexa could actually see the joy in their eyes at having their hard work recognized and Lexa made a mental note to keep it in mind. She stopped by Murphy's desk and patted his back at signing the contract with the new clients. Costia winked at her from the cubicle in front of Murphy because she knew what Lexa was doing and she was proud of her friend.
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Clarke parked in front of Lexa's office building and killed the ignition of her car. It wasn't a big ass building and the company she worked for were in just one floor but still, knowing that Lexa was pretty much in charge of that whole floor made her feel proud of her brunette. She walked right in, she went straight to the elevators and up to the sixth floor, where Lexa was. Clarke stared at herself in the mirror of the elevator doors. She fixed her hair some, put on a little more of lip gloss and straightened up her blazer. She went out of the elevator and immediately felt a few eyes on her. Not wanting to draw attention she walked further in, imagining that Lexa's office should be around the back and praying that she would see Costia or even Anya soon.
Admittedly she had gotten there a little faster than planned, too eager to see her brunette, and had decided to just swipe in and steal the girl out of the office. She kept on walking and felt even more eyes on her but ignored them, head held high and that determined look on her face as if she wasn't actually nervous about this place.
"Clarke!" she heard from somewhere next to her. The blonde looked up and beamed when she noticed Anya walking out of a small office
"Anya!" she walked towards the other girl and kissed her cheek
"I didn't know you were going to stop by" Anya said, a little quieter now that they were in closer proximity
"Yeah… Lexa asked me for lunch and I figured I should surprise her a few minutes early" Anya beamed at the girl and discretely pointed at an office on the far back
"That's Lexa's office. You should go right in and pry her away from that laptop. I swear, she needs it" Anya winked at her and kissed her once again on the cheek "it was great to see you, don't be a stranger" And with that she was off back to her office.
After Clarke had come clean with Lexa the blonde knew Lexa had talked to her best friends and knew that Anya was far from happy with her. Once the other blonde realized that Clarke had never really wanted to keep mother and son apart, that now Clarke was letting Lexa be as close to her son as possible and giving Lexa the place she deserved in Jona's life, well after that the older blonde couldn't stay mad at Clarke. And once she realized how happier Lexa seemed to be with her new family, that tiny grudge she had held on had completely vanished.
Clarke walked in the direction of Lexa's office, only stopping once more to say hi to Costia when the other girl approached her. Costia smirked and winked at her when Clarke told her about her lunch plans and told her to go ahead and surprised the other girl.
"That's Lexa's girlfriend?! …damn…"
Clarke heard from somewhere behind her, she suppressed the smirk that wanted to take over and finally made her way to Lexa's office. She knocked gently and when she heard a faint 'Come in' the blonde pushed the door opened, her lips forming a smile watching Lexa in her element. The brunette was behind a desk, there was a small frown on her face and was typing away on her laptop. She was biting gently on her bottom lip and everything about her screamed powerful.
"one second" she said as she kept on typing not even looking up at Clarke. The blonde stayed by the door, with an amused smile on her lips and eyebrows arched up.
A second later Lexa looked up, her focus face being immediately replaced by surprised as she quickly stood up, buttoning the jacket of her suit and walking around her desk to meet the blonde
"Clarke!" she beamed at the blonde and reached for her hand when she was closed enough "Did I lose track of time?" she frowned and looked down at her watch, afraid that she had made Clarke wait at the restaurant until she had to come up here for her.
"No, not at all" she shook her head and cupped Lexa's face "I came a little earlier. Wanted to surprise you"
"Color me surprised" Lexa beamed and leaned in to kiss the blonde. And God how she missed these lips. She hummed, her arms wrapping around Clarke and pulling her closer "I've missed you" she mumbled into the kiss and smiled into it when Clarke just hummed back agreeing with her and continued kissing her.
About thirty seconds later, or maybe a minute, of them just kissing the blonde finally pulled away, whipping some of her smeared lip gloss from Lexa's lips. Her hands were still cupping Lexa's and the brunette just stared at her, with a big smile on her lips and that look that always made Clarke's heart sky rocket.
"I've missed you, too" she pecked Lexa once again and pushed back, knowing if she kept on kissing her then they would never leave the brunette's office and she was actually kind of hungry.
"Let's go have lunch"
Lexa walked back to her desk, picked up her phone and walked back towards the blonde. She reached for her hand and interlocked her fingers with Clarke's before reaching for the door
"You sure you want to walk out of here with your hand in mine?"
Lexa stopped and looked back at Clarke, giving her a smile "Of course. I don't mind my team knowing you are my girlfriend. In fact I want them to, because I'm fucking proud to call you mine"
Clarke beamed and leaned in, pecking her once again before letting Lexa pull the door open. The two walked out of the office and after Lexa told her assistant she was going out for lunch, the two left the building, still hand in hand.
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After the two of them had ordered their food, a salad for Clarke and an alfredo's pasta for Lexa because she hadn't eaten breakfast and was starving, Clarke and Lexa started to talk about the last couple of weeks. They hadn't talked much since Lexa's days had been filled with work or sleep and Clarke hadn't really wanted to disturb her.
"I'm really glad you agreed to lunch with me" Clarke had her hand on the table with her palm facing up and Lexa kept on tracing the lines of her palm with her fingertips, staring at them as they traced the blonde's skin and wanting nothing but to be somewhere far more private and with way less clothes
"Of course I would" the blonde smiled at Lexa and leaned closer "you think I'd pass a chance to see you?"
Lexa blushed, hiding her face a little as she bit on her lip, Clarke beaming at the reactions she seemed to bring out on Lexa
"No, but I mean… I'm sure you have a full agenda. I wasn't sure if you'd have time"
"I'm glad you called" Clarke linked their fingers and pulled Lexa's hands up to her lips. She kissed the back of her hand and gently bit on her knuckle
"This weekend we'll have time for ourselves. I promise. Tomorrow I'll have my presentation, then just Friday to go and then we can spend all weekend together. We can go to the zoo with Jona or do whatever he wants to do. And we can watch movies and cuddle, maybe even make out once he goes to bed" the two of them smirk to each other, knowing they wanted far more than just make out
"I-" Clarke cleared her throat and looked down at the table "I went to see my doctor and she put me on the pill already. Maybe we could… ask Octavia and Raven for another favor…?" Lexa beamed, liking the idea very much.
And it wasn't that she didn't want to spend time with her son, because she really did. But she also wanted to spend time with Clarke, just the two of them. What was going on between them was new, and exciting. And even when she adored their son, they also needed some time for themselves, to grow their relationship and enjoy each other without having to worry about their five year old son catching them.
Lexa leaned closer and kissed Clarke on the cheek just as their water came over with their food.
"How do you think your presentation would go tomorrow?" Clarke asked as she poured some of her dressing over the salad
"I know it'll go over good. I mean, I have a great team and I know what we've done so far reaches my boss' expectations. That being said it doesn't keep me from being anxious" Lexa chuckled as she moved some of her pasta around her plate "I think I might have pushed them a little too much"
"How so?" asked Clarke, as she watched the brunette take a bite of her pasta, she took a bite of her own and the two chewed in silence for a moment.
After Lexa took a sip of her water she looked at Clarke and grimaced a bit "Well… Anya brought to my attention today how everyone was a little stressed out because of how hard I've been pushing them these last couple of weeks. I know I have a great team, and she pointed out that we were perfectly fine presenting what we had so far but I pushed them to deliver that little extra. I mean, I called them in all weekend so…" she looked regretfully down at her plate as she took a bite
"Babe…" Clarke smiled at Lexa and squeezed her forearm "I'm sure they understand the kind of pressure you're under to deliver"
"That's what Anya said but still. I shouldn't forget to tell them when they're doing a good job"
"Then you'll do it next time. Learn from this and grow from it"
Lexa gave her a firm nod, knowing Clarke was right. No point in dwelling on what Anya had said before. She had an opportunity to grow from this as a leader and she had to take it.
The two of them enjoyed their lunch together, a little sad when the time was over and Lexa said she really had to go back to the office soon. They stood next to Clarke's car in the parking lot in front of the building sharing a few innocent kisses as Clarke leaned her back on the side of her car and Lexa leaned against her front, not really happy with having to part.
"Can I stop by tonight?" asked Lexa as she played with Clarke's hand with one as the other draw small circles on Clarke's waist
"Of course" the blonde smiled and pecked her lips "should we expect you for dinner?"
Lexa shook her head and reached up, pulling some of Clarke's hair behind her ear "I don't think I'll be able to get out of here in time and I don't want Jona waiting up for me"
Clarke nodded, understanding that it was a busy week for Lexa "Alright, baby"
"But still, I'd like to give him a good night kiss and enjoy some time with my lady if that's possible" she beamed at the blonde
Clarke grinned and nodded "Absolutely. Just text me when you get home in case Jona is asleep already"
Lexa nodded and kissed Clarke one more time. They finally pulled back and Lexa helped Clarke get in the car. She stood back and watched her drive away from the parking lot. With a sight Lexa walked back into the building, ready for the second part of her day to be over already.
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"Good job, team" Lexa beamed at her team as they all clapped once the rundown for tomorrow's presentation was over. They were in the meeting room again and were finishing up the last details. The clock marked pass eight thirty and Lexa knew by this point her son was already asleep.
"I'm really proud of all of you and how hard you've worked for this. I know the last two weeks had been stressful and I must admit that was mostly my fault. But I am pleased with what we've achieved so far and I know Mary will be too tomorrow when she sees how far we've come in the short time this office has been working. That couldn't be possible without the hard work of each one of you. I thank you for the effort and the long hours you've put here and I assure you I will not forget. Now please go home, rest up and prepare for tomorrow. Mary will be here around ten in the morning, I want you all alert and at your best. Good night"
Her team wished her a good night and one by one they exited the room, leaving her alone with Anya once again. Her blonde best friend looked happy with the outcome, and even happier with Lexa's attitude. She knew she had done the right thing speaking up this morning and even more so suggesting Lexa called Clarke for lunch.
"That was quite the pep-talk" Anya smiled as she closed her laptop and stood up from the chair. She could see her co-workers on their desks shutting down everything and getting ready to go home "They seem happy that you've acknowledged their hard work."
Lexa smiled at Anya as she too closed her laptop and notepad "Thank you for pointing it out to me. For reminding me the kind of leader I want to be"
Anya smiled at her friend and gave her a nod "I can't tell you how to lead, Lexa. The things you decide to do with your team is solely on you, but I'll be happy to tell you how things are looking from our side"
"That's more than enough, Anya" she walked towards her friend and Lexa patted Anya on her arm "now go home and rest. I know I've made you work hard, too"
Anya smiled and nodded, taking her leave and telling Lexa to not stay for long. After everything was closed and she made sure no one was around, Lexa went to her car and drove over to Clarke's home.
She was tired, and even when she honest to God wanted to sleep, her need for her family was bigger. She got there a little faster since the streets were pretty much empty, the light on the foyer and the living room was on but the second story was not. Meaning Jona was asleep by then and Clarke was waiting for her in the living room. She parked her car behind Clarke's in the driveway and got out, hand going for the knot of her tie and loosening it a little bit as her other hand texted Clarke that she was outside. Just as Lexa was climbing the last step to Clarke's door, the blonde opened it and smiled at her
"Hi, baby" Lexa walked closer, wrapping her arms around Clarke and burying her nose on the blonde's neck. Her body sagged a bit against the blonde and Clarke could only hold her
"Hey. You seem exhausted" Lexa pulled back and pecked Clarke on the lips before the blonde pulled her inside of the house
"I am, actually. But I really wanted to see you" the two walked further into the house, still hand in hand as Clarke lead them to the living room
"I'm sorry that Jona didn't stay up. He was pretty tired after dinner"
Lexa waved her hand dismissively and sat down on Clarke's couch "Don't worry about it, it's late anyway"
Clarke sat next to her and snuggled up to her side, smiling when Lexa wrapped her arm around her and pulled her even closer
"Have you had dinner yet?" asked Clarke as she rested her head on Lexa's chest. When the brunette shook her head Clarke pulled back and smiled at her "I'll make a plate for you" she kissed the brunette on the cheek and walked away even when said brunette protested.
A moment later Clarke was placing a plate on the coffee table in front of Lexa and a glass of iced tea next to it. She helped Lexa out of her jacket and tie before turning on the tv and letting her girlfriend eat with the tv as background noise. She could actually see how tired Lexa was, and even when she was a little bit selfishly happy that the brunette had stopped by to see her, she was also happy because she knew Lexa wouldn't have eaten had she gone straight home.
When Lexa was done with dinner Clarke took the dirty plate back to the kitchen as Lexa leaned back and sipped on her iced tea
"Did you interview the maid of honor and best man?" Lexa asked once Clarke was back in the room
"Mhm" Clarke sit next to the brunette and smiled to herself as Lexa opened her arms for Clarke "they had some stories of when the two met. It was actually kind of sweet. They've met on a concert, he asked her to dance with him one song and they ended up dancing like five. After that he asked for her number and from then on they started hanging out. Three years later here they are, about to get married"
Lexa smiled to herself and nodded, her lips pressed to Clarke's forehead "that is a sweet story"
They were laying on the couch and Clarke could actually feel Lexa dozing off on her. She didn't want to disturb her girlfriend. She wanted her to rest some and not have to worry for Lexa driving home at this hour and this tired. She was feeling Lexa's fingers on her hair slowing down as she played with blonde locks
"Baby…" Clarke whispered to which Lexa just hummed "maybe you should sleep here tonight"
Lexa took a deep breath and pulled slightly back, shaking her head and waking herself up "No, no. I should go home. We don't want Jona to see me here in your bed. Besides, I have to be early at the office. Big day tomorrow"
Clarke cupped Lexa's face and she made the brunette look into her eyes. Her beautiful green eyes were red with tiredness and Clarke could see Lexa was fighting sleep. It was barely ten pm but Clarke just wasn't going to let her drive home in this state.
"Don't worry, Jona never goes in my room if he sees the door is closed. If he happens to wake up before you leave you can always sneak out while I'm giving him a shower" Lexa pressed her lips on a thin line, wanting to say yes right away but not knowing if it's the best option "I'll wake you up, okay?" whispered Clarke "I'll set an alarm and wake you up. You can shower here and then go to yours to get ready before work. It'll be fine"
At that Lexa finally relented. She nodded to Clarke and smiled as Clarke pressed their lips together, relieved that Lexa was spending the night. She pulled on the other girl's hand so they'd stand up and guided the brunette upstairs to her room. Lexa was pretty much sleep walking by this point, it seemed that the whole week was weighting down on her and all the stress she had felt and the little sleep she got was taking it's toll on Lexa.
Once they got to Clarke's room the blonde helped Lexa out of her button up shirt and her pants. She smiled as she noticed Lexa folding everything neatly and placing it on a chair that Clarke had in the corner of her room.
"Do you want me to give you sweatpants and a shirt to sleep?"
Lexa shook her head and sat on the edge of Clarke's bed "Do you mind if we sleep on our underwear?" Lexa grinned at Clarke and chuckled when Clarke rolled her eyes and nodded, because really, who was she to refuse her girlfriend?
The two of them undressed until they were down to their underwear and slipped in bed after brushing their teeth. Lexa got in bed and buried her face on Clarke's pillow as the blonde applied night moisturizer to her face. The image of Lexa in her bed almost asleep made Clarke's heart warm, as if picturing her bed as their bed. And maybe it was too soon, and maybe she was falling too fast and too hard for Lexa, but Clarke really wanted this at some point. Lexa coming home to them, they sharing dinner and then slipping in bed together to sleep next to each other. She wanted this, she really did. And Clarke only wished that one day she would have it. Maybe not tomorrow or the next week, but at some point. And for now, well for now she was going to enjoy what she could.
Clarke slipped in bed next to Lexa and smiled to herself as she felt Lexa moving closer to her side and snuggling up to her. She hummed happily as Lexa wrapped her arms around Clarke and pulled her full front against the blonde's back, burying her nose on Clarke's hair
"Good night" mumbled Lexa
"Good night, baby" and just like that Clarke felt Lexa's breathing evening out, letting her know the brunette had finally fallen asleep.
AN2: I hope you liked this chapter! and again thank you so much for those of you who take the time to review or PM me, really make my day. Damn, we've hit the 140 review mark! YAY GUYS!
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Alex :D