Chapter 11

Clarke had let a couple of her friends in, introducing them to everyone and making pleasantries. Raven, Emory, and Harper had all showed up. They had met the boys and were standing with the girls in the dining room picking at food and pouring drinks. Murphy, Bellamy, and Wells all had cups in hand and were standing between the areas of the kitchen and the living room. Bellamy watched over everyone as Clarke went to answer the door yet again. This time it was the 2 guys from the car wash. Lincoln greeted Clarke holding up a bottle of Gold Slogger. Finn had a bottle too something green and in a thin form. Clarke squealed when she saw it, "Oh my god Midori. One of my favorites". She grabbed both bottles heading toward the counter to set them down. Finn's eyes followed her, watching her butt as she walked away, then raising his eyes to meet hers as she turned back to them. He was such a snake. Much like the guys they had back home on the team, always trying to get into girl's pants.

Clarke walked the guys over with 2 drinks in hand for them. Handing them off she turned toward their group. "Guys you remember Finn and Lincoln". Octavia ran over almost knocking the drink out of Lincolns hand. She popped a kiss on his cheek and kept her hand on his arm.

Clarke looked at Octavia so happy, a genuine smile on her face. One that Bellamy hadn't seen in a long time. She was happy. He glanced around turning back to Clarke beginning an awkward staring contest between them. He noticed how beautiful she looked tonight. Sipping on his drink he took two steps toward her. "So, this everyone or do you have more people coming?" She looked up at him. "Not your usual college scene Bellamy, I can imagine rows and rows of girls in wet t-shirts. Maybe throwing themselves all over you while another group fetches you drinks". He thought back to this morning when she grabbed him breakfast and juice. He decided not to mention it because it would just make him seem like an asshole to prove she had done just the same for him.

"No, I actually don't party much back home, I'm pretty busy with school. Don't get me wrong we go out, but it's not that crazy". Clarke raised her eyebrows at him in disbelief. He was trying to prove himself to her, but if she wasn't going to listen then what was the point. He chugged his drink stepping away from her to go get another one.

Octavia and Raven had pulled Clarke aside to do some shots. Raven had poured some tequila she brought in. She also carried a few shot glasses and grabbed 3 limes. She leaned in close signaling to the girls to do the same. "You know I think this place is a little too quiet for me, how about we cause some chaos. Remember the Greek games on campus freshman year?" Clarke and Octavia laughed. "No way" Clarke said waving her hands. Octavia tugged on her shirt looking over at her brother and then back at her. Curious herself if she could stir up a little trouble. "Come on Clarke, let's start break off with a bang". Clarke looked at her, she wanted to have some fun and her friends and her always knew how to make a good time happen. "Fuck it, let's do it". They didn't need to announce what they were doing because soon enough she was sure the room would have their attention. The apartment was small, so everyone generally stood within the same vicinity, getting a good show. The guys leaning against the kitchen counters now looked over at the group. "And what do you think their getting into with those shots". Lincoln asked Finn. Bellamy looked at his sister, knowing Octavia it would be something crazy.

Octavia held her lime, Clarke had hers, and Raven started. She licked her hand placing salt between her thumb and index finger. Clarke then placed the lime she was holding in her between her teeth, so the fruit part was sticking out. Raven downed the shot, licked the salt, and moved over to Clarke biting the lime in her mouth their lips just brushing, but as she bit down their mouth pressed lightly even just for a moment together. Bellamy could feel himself twitch. Raven pulled away laughing and giving Clarke a high five. "Like a champ" Raven yelled. "Who's next". Now more than the 3 girls were interested in this game. Bellamy noticed how Murphy moved forward in step toward the girls to volunteer. Finn did the same. He couldn't stop both of them, so he just ushered towards Lincoln and Wells to join the group. Emory and Harper grabbed limes too, Lincoln set his drink down and did the same. Octavia moved toward Lincoln eyeing him like he was her prey. She leaned down almost like she was going to limbo. Lincoln salted his hand and took a shot from the table as Raven poured more. Octavia placed the lime just on top of her chest barely touching the tip of her breasts but resting the lime there facing up. Lincoln smiled as he licked, drank, and sucked on the lime. Octavia sat up with a laugh and Bellamy couldn't help but look away. Ugh he did not need to see his sister do that.

Clarke was standing by herself holding a lime and shot. Octavia had moved away, and Raven was busy pouring shots. Finn was eyeing her standing only a few inches from where she stood. As she turned, she noticed he was staring. Bellamy didn't want to be that guy, but he felt like he had to. Just as he was about to make his way over Finn moved in on Clarke offering to be her partner. He didn't need to be that close to hear it; he could tell by the smile on his face that she accepted.

Giving it a why not shrug she heard Finn's question. Hey, it was a party, right? For a second she thought where to put the lime she was holding. Finn took her shot glass offering to bite the bullet, or in this case the lime. Clarke felt a little awkward not really knowing the guy but decided on resting the lime on her collar bone. It stilled there only for a seconds while Finn salted, and drank his shot. He moved toward her and she felt the juice splash over her shoulder and chest a bit. His lips rubbing on her skin in a very wet kiss. She laughed as he reached over to the table and handed her a napkin. She wiped herself clean, thanking him. He was about to reach for a lime so she could do her turn when Bellamy seemed to show up by her side. "Hey Clarke, got any more wings, the plates empty and I figured we could put some more out". She looked over at Finn who seemed disappointed that Bellamy had interrupted them. "Oh yeah I do let just go check the freezer, they only take 15 minutes".

That left Bellamy standing next to Finn, he looked him over thinking how much in comparison they were, he had nothing on him. Finn was shorter than he was, had the same amount of muscle, maybe a little less, but still couldn't hold a candle to him. "Known Clarke for long"? Finn asked him shouting a little as the girls put on some louder music. "Yea, pretty much my whole life, we go way back". Finn seemed surprised. Still he pursued his line of questioning. "Did you guys used to date or something, Octavia told my buddy she was single". Bellamy didn't really know how to answer that, if he confirmed that they were just friends Finn might make his move. If he said she was single, he still might make his move. He opted for a different way. "It's a long story, we've been really close over the years". Part of it he knew was a lie, but it left enough for Finn to think about. Finn nodded seeing Lincoln and moving his way towards him. Bellamy smirked; it was probably because he knew Finn was asking Lincoln what the hell for telling him Clarke was available. Lincoln had some hand gestures as he watched them talk and it only made him laugh more.

Most of the group had their fill of drinks and were hanging with food in the living room. Sprawling out on the couch, floor, and anywhere they could find. Clarke was in the kitchen setting up more wings. She took off her oven mitts and headed to join everyone. Bellamy reached the drink table mixing up some Midori, sour mix, and coconut rum. He placed a cheery in the cup and wandered over. He tapped the side of Clarkes arm as she sat on the end of the couch. She looked up at him looking down into the glass he was handing her.

"It's not poison right"? Bellamy laughed, "No Clarke, I'm not that cruel". Clarke took the drink taking a small sip. "Mmmm really good actually. Thanks". She took another swig and Bellamy was surprised how well she could hold her liquor. She had already had a couple shots, and a good amount of the cup she was holding. She was holding her alcohol well as if she had only a little to drink. The tension in the air over the past couple hours seemed to break for the two of them. Everyone was sitting around talking about college and memories. Embarrassing stories being shared by the girls and the guys trying to one up them with theirs. Octavia was sitting on Lincolns lap having her own conversation when she noticed Clarke sitting on the end of the couch. Bellamy was standing next to her and taking little sips from his drink his eyes drifting down every now and again to check on Clarke. What was going on with him, it almost seemed like he was into her. Octavia deviously smiled. "Hey guys I'm bored. Anyone into a game"? The girls were all for it and most of the guys. Bellamy shrugged his shoulders at the idea but agreed none the less.

"Since everyone is so into sharing stories, I say we play never have I ever". Raven held up a hand, "Are we taking shots if we did something or didn't do it". You could tell how much she had to drink since she had played this game before and now didn't remember. Octavia laughed. "Drink if you did do it, put a finger down". Octavia's mind twisted, they were all adults. "Scratch that" she looked around the room at everyone. "If you did do it put a finger down, if you have no more fingers then remove a piece of clothing". "Octavia, no" Clarke protested. Raven giggled to herself, "Oh come on Clarke everyone is pretty much acquainted now and plus we are all sisters. We can be adults about this". Clarke looked like she was ready to call it quits. Bellamy took a big swig from his cup; he didn't know if now he had too much to drink or if he was just wanting to joke around before he made his next comment. "Princess has nothing to drink to anyway, isn't that right Clarke". His comment insinuated just how much he had no idea how far she had come. She looked over at Octavia. "Someone hand me a cup".

The game was well under way now. They were using both hands which allowed a lot of questions, but people often asked dumb obvious ones so that the fingers could start dropping. "Never have I ever got caught fooling around with someone". Clarke kept her finger up but almost everyone except Bellamy and Raven had put their fingers down. "Never have I ever caught someone going at it and continued to watch". Harper asked. Again, Clarke kept a finger up, as did Wells and Bellamy. "Never have I ever" Bellamy rubbed his fingers through his hair trying to think. "Never have I ever used toys in the bedroom". Clarke was sitting right next to him; she shrugged her shoulder and took a sip putting a finger down. Bellamy was shocked, and very curious to hear that story. Clarke went next. "Never have I ever fooled around with one person just to get back at another". Bellamy wasn't proud of it but he put a finger down and took a sip. Clarke giving him a raised eyebrow look. "Don't judge me 50 shades". She peered her eyes at him before turning back to the group, continuing the game.

A couple minutes later Clarke had 1 finger up, Raven had really asked some dumb questions and Octavia had even asked some, eliminating people's fingers on purpose. They were those types of questions; have you ever texted a photo to someone? Have you ever kissed someone of the same sex? Most of the people just like her had done them. Murphy was now shirtless and sockless. Raven had a tang top under her shirt that was sheer so you could basically see through her shirt. Finn was shirtless along with Lincoln, Wells and Emory. Bellamy had taken off his socks but was still wearing everything he put on and Octavia was already in her bra. "Ok now let's get to the good questions people. Time to show a little skin". Octavia laughed rubbing her hands together while she sat in Lincolns lap. "Never have I ever hidden feelings from someone I liked." Murphy laughed standing up and removing his pants. Emory whooped at his actions. "Ok now I am not the only one, be honest guys". He laughed while taking his shot. People began removing pants and shirts, but to their surprise Bellamy and Clarke both put down their last finger. Octavia smiled, she got them. Now that she thought she was playing catch up with her friends' feelings. Had they felt this way all this time? All these years people could act like they are pushing people away when really, they were feeling things that were so great, they didn't know how to act on them.

Harper went another turn, "Never have I ever had to explain to my parents where I was late at night". Harper took a swig of alcohol. Raven rubbed her back "Sweetie your supposed to say something that you didn't do." Harper looked confused. "I think I know when someone's had enough" Emory started getting dressed motioning for Raven and Harper to do the same". "It's late I think I'm going to take these two home". Clarke stood up wobbling a little. "Are you ok to drive; you want me to call someone from the house". Emory shook her head and she ushered the girls out. "No, I'm good, I haven't even drank that much". Murphy looked up at her knowing moments ago he was sitting next to a beautiful girl with most of her clothes off. She looked down at him "That was all me, no need for liquid courage". His head shook in approval as he watched the girls leave.

Octavia ran to let them out and lock the door before sitting back down in Lincolns lap. Bellamy partially averting his eyes. And then there were 6. "Never have I ever given someone a lap dance". Clarke huffed taking another shot. She stood up taking off her shirt. "Really". Bellamy looked over at her. "Wouldn't you like to know" she shrugged his comment off. Bellamy turned away but he could see Clarke from the corner of his eye. Her perky breasts sitting in their lace holder. Wrapped tightly around her body. He looked over at Finn who was staring at Clarke, and at Murphy who looked around the room as he saw Bellamy's eyes meet his. "Clarke your turn". Octavia pointing to her friend while Lincoln began rubbing his hand on Octavia thigh. "Never have I ever had sex in public". Bellamy stood up taking off his shirt. Clarke knew he would, the wild college type, even though he would never admit it.

As the game continued Clarke had removed her shorts and Bellamy his pants. Almost everyone was either half naked or almost naked. Before Octavia could take another turn, she opted out of the game, grabbing Lincolns hand and announcing everyone that they were going to hit the hay. Bellamy knew that wasn't true and that made him a little uneasy.

Murphy was passed out on the floor and Wells agreed it was best to call it quits as he moved under the blanket of his bed. "Finn your welcome to stay if you want. There's plenty of room". Clarke was being nice. Bellamy so wished she wouldn't. "I haven't had to take a shot in a while, so I've had time to sober up". Clarke wanted to be nice and offer but she felt like the words had just come out on their own. She was feeling the drinks now and all she wanted to do was crawl into bed. She sat there on the couch where Bellamy had just slept the night before. "Hey Clarke, can I talk to you in private for a second before I leave". Finn suggested pulling his shirt over his head. Clarke stood up, unsteady on her feet. Bellamy caught her arm on the way up standing up next to her. "I don't think this is the best time Clarke. You've had a lot to drink". He looked over her she wasn't wearing anything except her undergarments.

He leaned over whispering in her ear. "And you aren't wearing any clothes". Somewhere inside her she knew he was right, but she didn't want him to know that. "You just noticed that now"? she turned to walk Finn out. Bellamy watching them as they stopped at the door. Finn said something that made her laugh, how he wished that was him making her laugh instead. She had a great laugh when she let guard down around people. She had never done that with him, not since. He shook the unhappy memory from his mind. Not wanting to ruin the vacation. He focused on them again as they exchanged phones. Finn wanted her number, that must have been why he asked her in private, because he wanted to call her.

They gave their phones back and Finn left, Clarke shutting the door close behind him. She walked back feeling her head reeling altering her balance and causing her to stumble. Bellamy was there in an instant to catch her. "Easy there clumsy". She looked at him pulling her arm from where he was holding her. "Oh, so now it's clumsy. I thought it was princess". She was slurring her words. "It can be both if you really want it to". She gave him a mean look; she didn't like that comment at all. She adjusted herself walking to the counter and grabbing the bottle of Midori to pour herself another drink. "I think you've had enough for tonight". She plucked a cheery out of the jar pressing it to her lips. Bellamy watched as the cherry's red liquid tainted the color of her lips staining them a deeper shade of pink. She looked up at him while she popped the whole thing in her mouth. "You have no idea how much I can handle". He assumed she was talking about liquor, but his mind ran elsewhere.

Clarke stumbled again almost dropping the bottle. "Ok that's enough for tonight". He picked Clarke up throwing her over his shoulder. He felt light pats on his back from her fists of protest. "Put me down". When he reached their room, he plopped her down on her bed. She curled up turning to her side and closing her eyes, exhausted. Bellamy took the blankets covering her body. He swept a curl out of her face tucking it behind her ear. Before he left, he could see the rise and fall of her chest. Reassuring him that she was asleep. He took one more look up at the picture of himself on the wall. "Sleep tight Clarke". Making his way to the couch he closed his eyes thinking about this weekend and maybe giving his time with Clarke a different approach. One that would get him a little bit closer to understanding where they stood.

I hope you enjoyed this chapter I am hoping to write a little more today so I can submit the next section soon. Things from here will be a higher rating I anticipate. Closer to the T or M as things change within the group and some of the characters. I hope you continue reading and enjoyed the chapter. Stay tuned for more. As always. BE KIND