AN: Thanks for the reviews! And PMs! They are much appreciated.
Later that morning, long after Clarke, Raven, and Lexa had been stabilized from their surgeries and stitches, Clarke found herself patiently waiting for the police to leave Lexa's hospital room. She stood to the side of the bed, her hand on Lexa's bicep, calmly reminding herself they were okay. Once they were alone she fretted over pillows and blankets and ice chips. Then she paced around the room. Lexa watched her for fifteen minutes, hoping she'd just get all the nerves out of her system. Finally, she couldn't stand it anymore.
"Meizen," she called softly.
"Are you okay? Do you need something?" Clarke rushed to her side.
"I do need something," Lexa nodded, sticking out her bottom lip in a pout. She carefully lifted to have right and held the blankets up. "You."
"Lex."
"I just really need to hold you for a bit Clarke. Please."
She knew she should argue. She knew Lexa shouldn't be jostled. But she needed to be held. With a small nod, she kicked off her shoes and slid in next to her.
"I love you Lexa Woods." She said as she turned to her side and carefully draped her arm and leg over Lexa.
Arms wrapped around her and held tight. "Ai hod yu in seintaim Meizen."
"I'm sorry," Clarke whispered into her neck.
"For what?"
"If you weren't with me you wouldn't have gotten shot."
Lexa shook her head before Clarke even finished talking. She pressed a kiss to Clarke's hair, "I'd be miserable if I wasn't with you."
"Miserable but bulletholeless." Clarke muttered.
"Chicks dig scars." Lexa shrugged, "its okay."
Clarke hesitated for a moment before nuzzling further into Lexa's neck. "Thank you for saving us."
"Always Clarke." Lexa smiled into her hair. "You'd do the same for me."
Waiting just a beat Clarke raised her head to look at her, "you know what he said about Raven wasn't true right?"
"You mean about you two hooking up?"
"Yeah. That."
"Of course I know it wasn't true." Lexa chuckled.
"Okay, good." Clarke sighed, settling down again. Then her brows furrowed,"wait, how do you know?"
Lexa tightened her arms around her, one hand threading through blonde hair, "because you'd have told me. Or Raven would have told Anya. Or Octavia would have told Lincoln. Mostly because I know you would have told me."
"She only said it to knock Finn off his game. Something unexpected to make him lose control of the situation."
"That might have worked a bit too well." Lexa replied. After a moment she added, "Did you ever think about it?"
"What? Sleeping with Raven?" Clarke felt her nod against her head. "Not really. Maybe once or twice when we were drunk but we never went beyond drunken kisses. I think we knew friendship meant too much to risk it for a night of fumbling."
"Good. I'm glad." Lexa sighed and rubbed Clarke's head.
Sighing softly, Clarke burrowed into her as much as she could. They let silence settle. Breathing each other in they nodded off into a nap.
Just over an hour later Clarke woke up to a whispered conversation and Lexa's fingers running through her hair.
"I still can't believe you knew something was wrong because she played The Beatles." Anya chuckled.
"She hates The Beatles. And hadn't answered my texts. That helped clue me in. Raven not answering you was just confirmation." Lexa murmured. Her fingers dug into Clarke's scalp momentarily before she spoke again, "I'm just glad we got there when we did."
"Me too. Although I'd have been okay with none of you getting shot." Anya replied.
"You're just jealous I get to have the scar."
Anya chuckled and shrugged before she replied, "chicks dig scars."
"How is Rae?" Clarke rubbed her eyes gently.
"She's okay. Still sedated." Anya smiled softly at the mention of her girlfriend. "She woke up for the first time an hour ago. She's very happy you're both okay."
"And her leg?" Clarke asked.
"She said it was numb just before she fell asleep. Abby said it was just the nerve blocker things. She'll wish she can't feel anything in a few days." Anya explained.
"Will you come and get me when she wakes up again?" Clarke settled back into Lexa's neck again, stifling a yawn.
"Of course. I think she'll insist." Anya replied before leaning over to press a kiss to Lexa's brow.
Lexa's hand reached up to catch the back of her neck, holding her forehead against her sister's. "Ai ste os (I'm good). Raven ste os (Raven is good)."
Anya nodded, "Clarke ste osu seintaim (Clarke is good too)."
"Ai hod em in (I love her)."
"Hodnes laik uf (love is strength)." Anya pulled back to press another kiss to her forehead. "Ai fig raun osir na wich em in (I think we can trust her)."
"I knew you'd get there!" Lexa grinned.
"I'll see you too soon." Anya ruffled her sister's hair before turning to the door. "Try to stay out of trouble."
Clarke giggled into Lexa's neck and raised a hand in a wave. When she pulled away to glance up at Lexa she watched her smile drop. "What's wrong? Are you in pain? Do you need the nurse?"
"No."
"Then why the face?"
"Our weekend is ruined." Lexa replied quietly. She couldn't keep the pout out of her voice.
"What weekend?"
"I was going to take you away next week." Lexa glared at the ceiling. "A romantic trip to a cabin. To get away from the stress of finals and Finn and MWC. So it could be special."
Clarke pulled herself up onto one of her elbows, "So what could be special?"
"Our first time."
"Well aren't you confident?" Clarke grinned and leaned down to press a kiss to her pulse point.
"I already told you I have game." Lexa huffed.
Smiling and biting down on Lexa's neck gently, Clarke couldn't stop the giggle. "It's fine Lex. We'll go some other time."
"Yeah. When I'm recovered in three months."
"That isn't true. You'll be fit in…' Clarke paused to think. "Three or so weeks. Just in time for Christmas!"
"Really?"
"The bullet didn't hit any major organs Lex. Just tore through flesh and muscles. Finn is a terrible shot." Clarke explained. "As long as you do what the doctors say and take it easy, you should recover pretty quickly. We'll go then."
"But I was so ready!" Lexa's pout grew.
"Me too Lex, me too."
Lexa's pout melted into a smirk, "I can always help you out before then though."
"No Lexa."
"Lexa yes!"
"That isn't fair."
The brunette shrugged, "don't care."
"Lex." Clarke whined as Lexa's hand swept down her side.
"Just let me love you Meizen."
"Fine." Clarke gave up the fight. She didn't really want to fight anyway. She caught Lexa's hand and brought her knuckles to her lips. "But not while we're in the hospital."
Lexa twisted her hand free and returned it to Clarke's hip. "Why not?"
"Because you're hooked up to monitors." Clarke giggled when Lexa's heart rate started to spike.
Shrugging, Lexa slipped her hand to rub circles into the small of Clarke's back. When she melted into her, Lexa grinned and used her free hand to pull Clarke up to kiss her. Their lips melded together, only parting to allow their tongues to meet. While the blonde was obsorbed in the kiss, Lexa slid her hand around to Clarke's stomach. The muscles under her fingertips jumped and clenched. Slowly, in case Clarke wanted to protest. When she didn't, Lexa dragged her lips away to track kisses down Clarke's jaw. As her fingers slipped into the borrowed scrubs pants the blonde had on Lexa nipped at her ear.
"Why can't we do this here?" Lexa asked between kisses to Clarke's neck.
"Probably because her mother, who works at this very hospital, could walk in on a conversation or situation she may wish to avoid. Forever." Abby said from the doorway.
O'Goddess: (8:02a)
Did you really tell Lexa you'd
been "a little bit shot"?
O'Goddess: (8:02a)
Like those were the actual words
that came out of your mouth?
O'Goddess: (8:08a)
You both said it?
BoomBoomRae: (8:09a)
How'd you find out?
O'Goddess: (8:09a)
Linc told me. Lexa told him and
Tris the whole story.
Griffster: (8:11a)
I did only get a little bit shot.
Griffster: (8:11a)
I thought Rae was a little more
shot than I was
O'Goddess: (8:13a)
Is there some scale of getting
shot that I don't know about?
BoomBoomRae: (8:14a)
Hey! Getting shot in the leg
hurt!
BoomBoomRae: (8:15a)
They don't have me on these
pain meds for no reason!
Griffster: (8:16a)
I think they left you on the meds
because you were being whiny.
O'Goddess: (8:17a)
Stoned Raven is hilarious.
O'Goddess: (8:18a)
But you guys really are okay
right? Full recoveries?
O'Goddess: (8:18a)
Abby hasn't had time to talk to
me and they won't let me in to
visit for until after 10!
Griffster: (8:20a)
It's just my shoulder O. I'll be
good as new in a few weeks.
Griffster: (8:20a)
And no matter what Raven says,
her leg will be good to go in a few
weeks too.
O'Goddess: (8:21a)
What about her head?
BoomBoomRae: (8:22a)
Hey!
BoomBoomRae: (8:22a)
Rude!
Griffster: (8:23a)
A month or so.
Griffster: (8:24a)
But do you want to hear the
best part?
O'Goddess: (8:25a)
Of course!
BoomBoomRae: (8:26a)
It isn't funny Griffin!
Griffster: (8:26a)
It is funny.
{HedaHeartEyes and SexyGona added to conversation}
BoomBoomRae: (8:27a)
Tell Clarke to stop talking!
SexyGona: (8:28a)
Who is this?
BoomBoomRae: (8:29a)
Not funny.
SexyGona: (8:29a)
Isn't having to listen to you and
Clarke argue in the same room
while you text enough? Why
did you add me to this?
SexyGona: (8:29a)
And why is your name
'BoomBoomRae'?
O'Goddess: (8:31a)
She must not be doing her job
right if her girlfriend is asking
that question!
Griffster: (8:31a)
Losing your touch Rae?
BoomBoomRae: (8:32a)
So. Rude.
SexyGona: (8:32a)
I'm plenty pleased with my
woman.
BoomBoomRae: (8:32a)
It's my name because I like to
make things go boom. My
girlfriend's mind, chemicals,
random household items.
HedaHeartEyes: (8:32a)
Why is my name HedaHeartEyes?
SexyGona: (8:33a)
Would you prefer
'HedaTombomBlinkas'?
HedaHeartEyes: (8:33a)
I'd prefer Lexa.
{HedaHeartEyes changed to HedaTombomBlinkas}
BoomBoomRae: (8:35a)
You do Anya's name now Lexa!
She won't tell me.
HedaTombomBlinkas: (8:36a)
I'd like my girlfriend to come
back from visiting with her
best friend now please.
BoomBoomRae: (8:37a)
I've only had her for an hour!
HedaTombomBlinkas: (8:37a)
That's true. But my best friend
is also visiting you at the
moment. And Lincoln and Tris
just left.
HedaTombomBlinkas: (8:38a)
I'm lonely Meizen!
O'Goddess: (8:39a)
Can we go back to what the
best part is?
SexyGona: (8:39a)
I don't know what that means.
BoomBoomRae: (8:39a)
I want the translation for Anya's
name!
Griffster: (8:40a)
I'm on my way babe!
HedaTombomBlinkas: (8:40a)
Good! Bring pudding?
Griffster: (8:41a)
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Griffster: (8:41a)
Butterscotch. I know.
HedaTombomBlinkas: (8:42a)
Best girlfriend ever!
HedaTombomBlinkas: (8:42a)
And Raven, it's FanasGona.
SexyGona: (8:43a)
Natrona!
{SexyGona name changed to FanasGona}
O'Goddess: (8:43a)
Your girlfriend just got you shot.
Griffster: (8:45a)
Octavia Blake!
BoomBoomRae: (8:45a)
Kind of true.
Griffster: (8:46a)
I hate you both.
HedaTombomBlinkas: (8:46a)
Let's just place the blame firmly
on Finn's shoulders shall we?
O'Goddess: (8:47a)
Fine. Fun sucker.
O'Goddess: (8:47a)
Now tell me the best part.
BoomBoomRae: (8:48a)
Forget it O. It isn't important.
O'Goddess: (8:48a)
Now I'm even more curious.
BoomBoomRae: (8:49a)
Drop it.
O'Goddess: (8:50a)
It's like you don't even know
me.
FanasGona: (8:50a)
Are you two always like this?
BoomBoomRae: (8:51a)
Only when O is being stubborn.
BoomBoomRae: (8:51a)
Which is always.
O'Goddess: (8:52a)
Or when Rae refuses to just
TELL ME something.
FanasGona: (8:53a)
Skaiprisa, make them stop.
O'Goddess: (8:53a)
Tell me!
BoomBoomRae: (8:54a)
Let it go!
O'Goddess: (8:55a)
Raven!
BoomBoomRae: (8:56a)
Octavia!
FanasGona: (8:57a)
Skaiprisa!
O'Goddess: (8:58a)
Clarkey?
FanasGona: (8:59a)
Lexa?
BoomBoomRae: (9:00a)
Griff?
FanasGona: (9:00a)
Seriously you two?
BoomBoomRae: (9:00a)
Stop it!
O'Goddess: (9:01a)
Clarke Griffin!
HedaTombomBlinkas: (9:02a)
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BoomBoomRae: (9:03a)
My eyes!
O'Goddess: (9:03a)
Not cool!
FanasGona: (9:04a)
I didn't need to see that!
HedaTombomBlinkas: (9:06a)
Just kissing my girlfriend.
BoomBoomRae: (9:07a)
She didn't have that hickey when
she left my room!
FanasGona: (9:07a)
You work fast little sister.
FanasGona: (9:08a)
I taught you well.
BoomBoomRae: (9:09a)
Stop making out! You are in a
hospital!
BoomBoomRae: (9:09a)
And Anya, you can stop
encouraging them.
Griffster: (9:10a)
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O'Goddess: (9:10a)
Mama G looks pissed!
FanasGona: (9:11a)
Is she tapping her foot? She
looks like she's tapping her
foot.
BoomBoomRae: (9:11a)
Busted…
Griffster: (9:11a)
She's trying not to laugh.
HedaTombomBlinkas: (9:12a)
I'll never be able to look her in
the eye again.
FanasGona: (9:12a)
What happened?
Griffster: (9:12a)
Nothing!
BoomBoomRae: (9:13a)
I'll just ask Mama G.
Griffster: (9:13a)
Don't!
O'Goddess: (9:14a)
Then you tell us?
HedaTombomBlinkas: (9:15a)
For the second time today Abby
walked in the room while we
were kissing. Not a big deal.
FanasGona: (9:15a)
Nope.
FanasGona: (9:15a)
There's more to it than that.
Griffster: (9:17a)
There isn't!
HedaTombomBlinkas: (9:17a)
My hand was… occupied.
Griffster: (9:17a)
Lexa!
FanasGona: (9:18a)
You're right. You'll never
look her in the eye again.
BoomBoomRae: (9:18a)
Best. Day. Ever.
BoomBoomRae: (9:19a)
… other than getting a little
shot.
O'Goddess: (9:20a)
In the leg.
BoomBoomRae: (9:20a)
Did you get shot in the leg?
BoomBoomRae: (9:20a)
I didn't think so.
O'Goddess: (9:21a)
You knocked yourself out
tripping into your bed.
O'Goddess: (9:21a)
Who does that?
FanasGona: (9:22a)
How was your hand occupied
Lexa?
Griffster: (9:22a)
Not important.
BoomBoomRae: (9:23a)
Give us a hint. Above or below?
HedaTombomBlinkas: (9:24a)
Her clothes?
BoomBoomRae: (9:25a)
That. Yes.
BoomBoomRae: (9:25a)
Totally what I meant.
O'Goddess: (9:26a)
Was not.
FanasGona: (9:26a)
She meant Skaiprisa's… equator.
HedaTombomBlinkas: (9:27a)
Oh…
Griffster: (9:27a)
Don't even think about
answering them Lexa!
BoomBoomRae: (9:28a)
You know you'll tell me when
you see me.
O'Goddess: (9:29a)
Or me. In a half an hour.
O'Goddess: (9:29a)
And I've just finished my
appointment with my advisor.
I'll be there soon!
O'Goddess: (9:30a)
You should just tell us.
Griffster: (9:31a)
Hey O. The best part is that
Raven Reyes can't have sex
until she fully recovers!
BoomBoomRae: (9:31a)
Clarke!
Griffster: (9:32a)
Don't try to embarrass me if you
can't take the heat Reyes.
FanasGona: (9:33a)
Why am I just now hearing about
this?! And through texts?!
BoomBoomRae: (9:33a)
Stop glaring at me. You're
sitting right next to me.
FanasGona: (9:33a)
Why didn't you tell me?
O'Goddess: (9:34a)
Raven Reyes can't have sex?
O'Goddess: (9:34a)
For weeks?!
BoomBoomRae: (9:34a)
It isn't a big deal.
Griffster: (9:35a)
No?
BoomBoomRae: (9:35a)
No.
O'Goddess: (9:35a)
Liar.
BoomBoomRae: (9:36a)
Anya and I can do other things.
We do talk you know.
Griffster: (9:36a)
You have to take it easy Rae.
You heard Mom. No excitement.
HedaTombomBlinkas: (9:37a)
Poor Anya.
BoomBoomRae: (9:37a)
You two haven't had sex yet.
And it has been months since
Clarke last hooked up with
Niylah.
BoomBoomRae: (9:37a)
So poor Clarke.
O'Goddess: (9:38a)
For real. We know Mama G put
a ban on bedroom activities for
the two of you too. Poor Clarke.
HedaTombomBlinkas: (9:39a)
True but at least we don't have
to quit cold turkey, unlike Raven
and Anya.
Griffster: (9:39a)
Lexa's the only one who can't
indulge here. Because of her
stitches.
HedaTombomBlinkas: (9:40a)
Exactly. Clarke can do as she
likes.
BoomBoomRae: (9:40a)
I guess that answers my
question from earlier.
FanasGona: (9:41a)
Which question?
BoomBoomRae: (9:41a)
Where Lexa's hand was.
O'Goddess: (9:42a)
Definitely southern hemisphere…
BoomBoomRae: (9:43a)
$20 says under the pants but
over the panties.
FanasGona: (9:43a)
You're on! I say over both.
BoomBoomRae: (9:44a)
That's lame. Lexa isn't lame.
O'Goddess: (9:44a)
I'm with Anya.
Griffster: (9:44a)
I hate you all.
BoomBoomRae: (9:45a)
Yeah yeah, we know. So who wins?
FanasGona: (9:45a)
Skaiprisa?
HedaTombomBlinkas: (9:46a)
Reyes wins.
Griffster: (9:46a)
Lexa!
HedaTombomBlinkas: (9:47a)
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HedaTombomBlinkas: (9:47a)
Isn't she cute when she's
embarrassed?
FanasGona: (9:48a)
That's her angry cute face Lexa.
BoomBoomRae: (9:48a)
She's so not happy!
O'Goddess: (9:49a)
Don't hurt the wounded!
O'Goddess: (9:49a)
That isn't fair Clarke!
Griffster: (9:49a)
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Griffster: (9:50a)
The butterscotch pudding makes
a good flinging weapon. Much
better than vanilla anyway.
Doesn't it compliment Lex's
complexion soooooo well?
HedaTombomBlinkas: (9:50a)
You're lucky I love you jerk.