It had been a few months since the state championships and Clarke still hadn't talked to anyone about her growing feelings for Lexa. And they were growing. Every time they spent time together Clarke would fall a little harder for the brunette…and that's how she ended up on a date with some guy from her school the weekend before Christmas. Because as much as she liked Lexa she was ten more times terrified of her feelings for her. So here she was sitting at the Olive Garden with Jackson picking at her food while Octavia, Raven, Lexa, and some of their friends met up at the bowling alley to hang out. She had made the excuse that her mom was taking the night off from the hospital and wanted to spend the evening with her. She felt bad for lying to them but she didn't want Lexa to find out the truth.

"-was going to drive like a little bitch he doesn't deserve a car like that." Jackson stated and then looked up at Clarke picking at her food. "Clarke?" He asked bringing her out of her thoughts.

"Huh?" She looked up to him.

"Did you hear what I said?" She shook her head apologetically.

"Sorry, I kind of got lost thinking about this huge test I have on Monday and haven't studied at all." She lied easily then forced a smile to her face. "What were you saying?"

Lexa sat in the bowling alley waiting for her turn when Octavia took a seat next to her. "Why so glum chum?"

Lexa rolled her eyes but shrugged nonetheless. "I'm kind of bored." She said but O picked up what she really meant.

"Maybe you should send Clarke a text, even though it was mother daughter night Abby most likely got called into the hospital and Clarke's by herself anyway." She suggested then was called for her turn to bowl. She was selfish but Lexa did hope Abby went in, just so Clarke would be free to spend some time with her. She dug out her phone and typed a message to her favorite blonde.

They just finished up splitting the bill and Jackson went to the restroom while they waited for the waiter to return with their cards when Clarke's phone beeped. *I don't mean to interrupt your time with your mom but O said she might have gone into work. If that's the case and your just sitting at home doing nothing, you should come hang out. I haven't seen you in a couple weeks and it's kind of boring without someone here to bug me.* Clarke smiled as she read the text. She thought about it and it was the first real smile of the night.

C:**You know you could just say you miss me ;)**

L:*You can't see it but I'm rolling my eyes.*

C:**But what I do see is you not denying you miss me.**

L:*I change my mind, stay home. You're already annoying me.*

L:*And you wish Princess.*

Clarke thanked the waiter and signed the receipt just as she saw Jackson making his way back to the table. "So are you ready to go to the movie?" He asked as sat down, signing his receipt as well. Clarke insisted they spilt the bill, she didn't want Jackson to get any ideas of her 'owing' him.

"Actually my Mom just text me, she wants me home."

"Oh, bummer." He said. "I was kinda hoping to get our mack on during the movie."

"Eww."

"Maybe next time." He said with a wink, either not hearing or just ignoring her comment.

"Yeah," She started. "About that Jackson, there's not going to be a next time. I thought I could talk myself into this but-I just can't." She slid out of the booth and left the restaurant.

It had been about half an hour and Lexa was kind of bummed that Clarke hadn't text back yet. She continued to stare at her phone, trying to decide whether or not to send another text. "Lex," She heard her sister call. "It's your turn."

She stood up with a sigh and stuffed her phone in her pocket. She grabbed her ball from the rack and tried to turn her focus towards the lane in front of her. She swung her arm back then let it roll. About half way down the lane the ball took a quick spin and she watched the ball roll into the gutter just before the pins. "Damn it." She frowned.

"Well that was horrible." She heard a very familiar voice say. Her frown turned into a mega-watt smile then quickly schooled her smile into a smirk and turned around to face the blonde that stood just a foot behind her. The blonde still had her coat, scarf, and beanie on. Her cheeks rosy from the colder December weather. She looked absolutely adorable.

"I knew you couldn't stay away." The brunette said and the blonde rolled her eyes, removing her beanie and scarf.

"Whatever Commander." She sat her stuff on a nearby chair as Lexa's ball was returned. The brunette picked up the ball and turned back to Clarke.

"You want to bowl? You can take my place." She suggested. "I'm not really feeling it tonight."

"No, that's okay. I just came to see everyone." Clarke stated and Lexa tried not to frown. She wanted to spend time with the blonde, not share her with anyone else. But she tried not to be selfish.

"Okay, maybe after you're done talking with everyone we can hang out?"

"Lexa, hurry up!" Her sister yelled from Octavia's lap. The brunette sent her sister a glare in return.

"Sure." The blonde answered and looked at the scoreboard. "You only have two frames left, find me after you've finished." Lexa turned her attention back to the game while Clarke hugged O and Raven before going a few lanes over to greet the boys of their group. Lexa managed to knock eight pins down on her second try. She turned to go back to her seat just in time to see one of the guys that arrived with Bellamy picking Clarke up and into a hug. Lexa glared at the boy and grabbed Octavia's arm as she was walking by to take her turn.

"Who is that talking to Clarke?" She asked, trying to keep her voice even, curious. O looked over to see who she was talking about.

"Oh, that's Finn." She answered. "He lived across the street from us when we were kids. His family moved away a few years ago, but I think he's back to go to school at the University." O saw Lexa tense as Finn touched the girl's arm and smiled charmingly and an idea popped in her head. She grinned mischievously and looked back to Lexa fully. "He used to have a huge crush on Clarke. I'm pretty sure Clarke liked him too. Maybe now they can explore that a bit." She added and walked to retrieve her ball from the pit. She smirked as she as Lexa sat down with a huff all the while glaring at the stupid boy with perfect hair.

A/N: Don't hate me.