Chapter 3: Lexa

It didn't take that long to get to the base and pick up the jeep. Afterward, Ash showed me around the city, but I couldn't really enjoy it because I knew she would spend time with Callie tonight. On the ride up to the base, I text Octavia and plan to meet up this evening. We made it back to the house around seven. I grabbed a quick shower and put on a pair of black jeans with a white V-neck t-shirt and my leather jacket. I grabbed my backpack and put an extra pair of clothes in it just in case.

I went upstairs to get the keys to the jeep and say bye to Ash and Amelia. Then I headed out. Octavia texted me her address earlier, so it wasn't hard to find with the help of Google maps on my phone. Octavia was Bellamy Blake's sister. I met Bellamy, or as I call him, Blake, when I was just a kid at the orphanage near the army base where he was stationed, and he became like a big brother to me. I pull up in front of Blake's house about twenty minutes later. Traffic around here is crazy compared to the desert. I guess because everyone has cars over here and there are so many people. Anyway, when I get there, Octavia greets me at the door with a bear hug.

When she finally releases me, I get a good look at her. She is my age and almost as tall as I am. I'm nearly six foot which makes her about 5'8". She has an athletic build with long brown hair and beautiful hazel eyes. I say, "It is good to meet you finally. Don't take this the wrong way, but you don't look anything like Blake."

She laughs, "I would hope not. Bellamy is nothing like me. I have to admit, though, you look amazing. Come in and let me show you around, and then we can decide what we want to do tonight."

Octavia shows me around her house and introduces me to her mother, Isabel. Her home has three stories and is large but not as massive as Ash's. It is nice and has a huge deck which is where we end up sitting and talking. She is easy to talk to, and I feel like I have known her forever. We talk about everything, what we like to do, what types of food we prefer, anything and everything. Before I realize it, it's almost eleven, and I start to yawn.

Octavia looks at her watch and says, "Wow, it is already late. Do you want to stay here tonight? We can watch a movie or something."

I reply, "Yeah, I think that would be cool. If it's okay with your mom. I have to text Ash and let her know. I'm sure she won't care. After all, she is with Callie tonight."

Octavia shakes her head, "Mom won't care, but what is it with those two. I thought they were finished after the whole Robby thing?"

"Yeah, I don't really know. When Ash and I first met, she put me through hell before she would trust me because of what Callie did to her, and just when I thought we were done dealing with Callie, she shows up with some sob story. So now, Ash feels bad and says she needs time to figure things out."

"Wow, Lexa, that sucks. So, what does that mean for the two of you?"

"I don't really know. We have had a few conversations about it, but I'm still confused. I'm new to all of this stuff. I know for sure that I like being with Ash, so I guess I have to wait and see what happens. Although she did tell me that I should explore other relationships if they become available, whatever that means."

Octavia says, "Well, that's something at least. I mean, you are young, and let's face it, you are hot. You should be out having the time of your life now that you are free from that horrible place, not waiting around for Ash to decide who she wants to be with. As a matter of fact, you said you like to dance, right? So, let's go dancing. I know the perfect place. What do you say?"

"Now? What the hell, sure, let's go. You're right, plus Ash said something similar. I don't know if I'm ready to give up on her just yet, but that doesn't mean I can't have some fun in the meantime."

I send Ash a text, Me: 'Hey, just wanted to let you know that I am going to stay over tonight.'

Ash: 'Really? How am I supposed to sleep?'

What the hell? She is killing me with this, 'Idk we have talked about this. Besides, I thought you would still be with Callie. I will see you sometime tomorrow.'

Ash: 'Fine, have fun and be careful.'

Me: 'Yes, mom. LOL'

I must have been making a face because Octavia asks, "What's wrong?"

"Nothing really. Ash is just having a hard time sleeping without me, apparently. She came downstairs last night and got in bed with me. If I'm honest, I couldn't sleep either initially but eventually fell asleep on the couch. I mean, we really haven't slept apart since we met."

"Well, I think she should get used to it if she doesn't want to commit to you. Come on, let's go dancing."