Chapter 35

"My mother did WHAT?!" Lexa held a firm grip on Clarke's shaking body; scared if she let go she may never hear of Abby Griffin ever again. Sure this may not be an entirely bad thing... but Clarke would most likely regret it (to some extent) later on down the line.

Octavia was currently holding Raven who- though appeared cold and unmoved- had been given away by the red tracks that the tears she had shed earlier had left. "It's fine, it's not like we were even a couple or exclusive. I just want to move on and forget about it. Plenty of fish in the sea you know?"

Clarke was fuming. Only one week ago her mother had declared her overwhelming feelings for this girl and then what? To hurt her and let Raven find her in the arms of Marcus Kane? Fury burned through her veins as her blood boiled. Her mother had been warned, and yet somehow thought it okay to not just hurt Raven, but to cheat on her. "My mother is such an asshole." Lexa smirked at this- though she believed it wrong to talk poor of others- Clarke speaking harshly of Abigail was a beautiful sound. She had fallen victim to her mothers scorn before and so couldn't bring herself to stop her. "I'm going to kill her." Clarke seethed as she stood from Raven's desk only to be pulled back down by Lexa.

"Clarke, you are in no position to go walking to the other side of camp. You have already walked enough this morning, let alone would you have the energy to kill your mother had you found yourself able to get there. Now I don't know an awful lot about your mothers skills in combat but something makes me believe she would not go down easily." Octavia's slight chuckle was quickly stifled by Lexa's piercing glare. "But Raven, if you do wish to explore the other 'fish in the sea' I happen to know of someone who is looking." Raven snapped her head up in attention upon hearing the proposition.

"Yeah Raven as they say the best way to get over someone is to get under-"

"Octavia!" Clarke whacked the girl who was wiggling her brows.

"What! There's no one better in bed than a grounder. Clarke, come on, I know Lincoln's... Skilled... and we've all heard- and some of us have unfortunately seen- what Lexa does to you."

Clarke shot a narrowed glare before moving to look apologetically at her girlfriend. This look immediately faded however, when she saw the smug grin that was spread upon Lexa's face. "Babe! What the hell! You're meant to be on my side here not encouraging," She gestured to Octavia. "it!"

Lexa let her face return to its usual stoic setting before deadpanning. "Who am I to go against the voice of truth Clarke? I cannot help it if my people are skilled at making love, we are just gifted."

Shaking her head Clarke tried to conceal the smile that threatened to take place on her face. "Is that so?"

Lexa- still with an entirely straight face- nodded. "It is."

Raven chuckled and the sound brought grins to all their faces. "So who is it? Boy or girl? How old? Are they hot?"

"Her name is Echo. She is of the Ice Clan but is currently residing with my people and has had a place on my guard since she was freed from the mountain. She is of your age and yes she is attractive."

"And she's into girls?" Raven was trying to down play the happiness she felt right now. There weren't any other Arker women who were gay or bi (except Abigail who she didn't wish to be near anytime soon) and though there were plenty of attractive straight males on camp, she wouldn't mind being set up with a grounder as they seemed more... grounded. Raven laughed at the thought as it entered her mind.

"She is only interested in women as far as I am aware. Her past girlfriend was a friend of mine."

"So how would I go about this? Should I offer to take her on a date? I mean, what the hell does anyone do around here for dates anyway? Oh God what if she hates me? Can we do a group thing? Y'know then there wouldn't be so much pressure in case we weren't attracted to one another."

Octavia wrapped an arm tightly around Raven and squeezed. "Yeah we could do something tonight... If that isn't too soon, hell that's probably too soon."

Raven shook her head defiantly. "It is not too soon, me and Abi are over. I don't know if we actually ever 'were' in the first place. I just want to move on. If we've learned anything from hitting the ground it's that every day counts... I don't know how long I've got left."

The blonde rolled her eyes at how overly dramatic her friend was being but grinned at the fact she was moving on already. "We could have an intimate dinner? Just our group? Me and Lex, Octavia and Lincoln, then Monty, Jasper and Bell as distractions from the coupleyness and to bring some life to the party... Then you and, Echo was it?"

Lexa nodded in confirmation. "Yes Bellamy would be a good addition. He and Echo are very good friends, I have been subject to listening to their conversations about which Ark women are more attractive when she has been guarding me."

Clarke's jaw dropped. "And what were the results?"

Lexa suppressed her smile. "Well, Echo does not know of your peoples names so it mainly consisted of Bellamy pointing to women and saying 'I would' to which Echo would reply 'me too' or 'you have no chance'."

Octavia burst into laughter at the though. "My brother is such an ass!"

Clarke was swaying her feet as they dangled from the desk. "So Lexa, did you join in on this conversation?" Her voice was flat, trying to hide any morsel of jealousy that could accidentally escape.

Turning to take her girlfriend's head into her hands, Lexa placed a soft kiss on her temple before moving back inches to see her eyes. "You are the only one I wish to admire Clarke Griffin."

Hearing the gagging noises Octavia was making; Clarke moved her gaze to the floor and blushed. "And you for me." She murmured quiet enough that her friend would not be able to hear over her mock wrenching before returning her eyes to the green ones she loves so much.

The only thing that took the girls gazes off of one another was Raven's voice filling the air after what seemed like minutes. "So how do I ask her? Or Lexa do you think you could..." Raven grimaced, pleadingly at the girl.

The brunette remained seemingly unmoved but nodded. "I will tell her it is a group gathering but I shall make her aware of the fact you are single and interested in women if that is to your liking."

Raven grinned and went to hug Lexa, but seeing her jaw stiffen thought better of it and instead opted to take her arm in one of the grounders forearm shakes. "Thank you."

Clarke and Lexa had decided to get ready in Clarke's tent before the gathering. Before they could enter it Lexa covered her girlfriends eyes and walked her from Clarke's confined tent to where she had her guards set up new living arrangements. "Where are we going? Lex, we need to get ready, you know how Raven's been all day... If she finds out were not getting ready and-"

Lexa let her hands fall from Clarke's face revealing the entrance to a large tent. "This is a gift for you Clarke, well for us. I believed as I spend equal time here as I do Tondc that we would need better living quarters, so I had my people set up a more permanent residence for us. Though once you are healed, I would like it if we spent more time with my people and perhaps you could accompany to Polis when you are well?" Clarke's eyes began to well up at the sight and Lexa suddenly felt as if she had overstepped. "I am sorry Clarke. I fully understand if you do not wish to leave your people."

Wiping the tears that were now falling down her face, Clarke whirled around on her heels and threw her arms around her girlfriends neck; drawing her in for a slow kiss. Though it started gently, Lexa smiled into it in relief and Clarke- feeling Lexa's tooth against her bottom lip- immediately requested entrance with her tongue; pulling her in for a deeply passionate kiss that left them both bruised lipped and breathless. "I would love to accompany you to Polis. And it's perfect." Clarke stared in wonder at the height of the tent. It was much grander than her small thrown together fort and it looked new and inviting and...Clarke's breath hitched. It looked homely.

"Would you like to see inside?" Lexa tried to hide the happiness she felt seeing the amazement in Clarke's eyes. This was their tent.

Clarke gulped and nodded, not trusting her voice to reply. "Mmhmm." Was all she managed.

Lexa pulled the tents entrance open and motioned Clarke inside, wrapping her arms around the girl from behind and carefully resting her chin on the blondes shoulder when she stopped only a couple steps in. "Do you like it?"

"H-how, w-when did you-" Clarke voice trailed off as she scoured the tent with wide eyes.

"I hope you do not mind. As I spend much time in your tent I thought it would be nice if you... If we... had a place to call our own that was big enough for the two of us."

Clarke's jaw was slack as she wiped the tears from her eyes. "How did you get my mom to agree to this?"

Selling Abigail on the idea had been easier than Lexa had suspected. The point that a larger tent would mean she could fit a bath inside and then Clarke would be able to bathe when needed, not just when she had the energy to walk all the way to a wash room was perhaps the best reasoning she had come up with (with a little help from Octavia). "Your mother was not too hard to convince. She just wishes for you to be comfortable whilst healing."

Clarke had no idea Lexa had been planning this. She had no idea how long it had taken to set this all up and how the hell she hadn't seen it happening. "So this is our tent?" Clarke stretched out the word and couldn't help but feel butterflies filling her stomach at the sound.

"It is, if you are okay with that?" Lexa released Clarke and watched as she made her way into the center of the room.

"I am. I love this Lexa, I love you. This is a perfect start to our lives... together." Clarke threaded her fingers through Lexa's once she joined her and finally allowed herself to take in their new home. The spacious tent was furnished with a large wooden bed that Clarke moved to sit down on, moaning as she let herself slump down against the cushioned mattress. "Oh God this is heaven."

Lexa chuckled and laid down beside her; staring the content girls face with awe. She was beautiful, and she was hers. Lexa was unsure she deserved someone so perfect, so courageous and as strong as Clarke. She chuckled slightly thinking what her mother would have said had she of been alive to hear Lexa was in love with the girl who fell from the sky, only to land in her daughters heart. "You are my heaven Clarke Griffin." She mumbled as she traced the tattoo on lover's lower back. Clarke was suddenly up and gasping. "Are you in pain?" The brunette rested a hand on Clarke's stomach ready to carry her to help if it was required.

"No," Clarke stood up. "Is that a bath?" Lexa helped Clarke towards the Large metal bath and tried not to laugh as the girl clambered in, motioning for her to join her. "Get in!" Lexa obliged and dropped in to the other side so that their knees met in the center. "Think of all the stuff we can do now." Clarke's eyes widened when she saw her girlfriend's pupils dilating larger than she thought possible. "Maybe we should just tag along to dinner a bit later..." She let her fingers trail up the girls leg.

Before Clarke had made it to her thigh Lexa was jumping out the bath tub and holding out a hand for her girlfriend to take. "No, we have made a promise to Raven to be there on time, so it is our duty to attend. Do not try and distract me Clarke or I am afraid you will have to see my harsher side."

Clarke slowly got out of the tub and raised a brow. "Maybe I would like that side?"

Lexa bit her lip to restrain the smile she felt coming and led Clarke to a dresser by the bed. "I would never show you that side. But you may be treated to my more confident lustful side if you get dressed and attend the dinner on time as we have promised."

Clarke groaned and let herself fall on the bed. "Fine."

"Perhaps I should mention there is new clothing for you in the top draws. The bottom two are mine."

The blonde grinned. She couldn't maintain her annoyed facade as she heard Lexa mention 'new clothing' and divided drawer space. "What if I want to borrow that pair of trousers I love so much?"

Lexa swung her leg over Clarke so that she was straddling her then traced a finger up the exposed skin of her stomach. "Then I would have to punish you accordingly." Lexa winked before making her way over to the drawers to pull out her own outfit.

Groaning, Clarke wandered up to pick her own clothes, only to grin when she saw just how extensive the collection was, her breath catching in her chest as she pulled out a pair of new but familiar black trousers. "Are these?"

"A pair to fit you, modeled after the ones of mine I have seen your eyeing up since we met.

Clarke threw her arms around Lexa and squealed. "Did I mention I love you?"

Lexa kissed the girls forehead. "I may have heard it in passing."

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