Clarke had just gotten home from school, only to realize it was empty. It was the day before Christmas Eve and they had gotten out at noon so everyone could enjoy their holiday. Abby was at work, per usual, Octavia had left early with her parents to visit their family. She sighed as lay on her bed and once again started thinking about a certain brunette that had been on her constantly as of late, especially since their almost kiss. She picked up her phone, going through all the pictures of her and Lexa. She smiled at one in particular, Lexa wore the hideous Clarke is awesome shirt and a scowl on her face. She hit the share button and began typing out a message.
C:*I really miss this shirt, it was so cute.* It was only a minute before she received a text back.
L:~All I heard in that text was that you think I'm cute ;)~ Clarke rolled her eyes but smiled nonetheless.
C:*The shirt Lexa! The shirt was cute!*
L:~Because I was wearing it. Just admit it.~
C:*Not going to happen.*
L:~ You hurt me Princess. What are you doing?~
C:*Nothing, mom's at work and O already left for her grandparents' house. I'm bored…You?*
L:~Watching my Mom and Grandma argue about the correct way to mash potatoes.~
C: *Lol, who's winning?*
L: ~Idk, it's pretty even right now but I'm betting on Nana. She's pretty stubborn. Come over and watch.~
Clarke wanted to but she didn't want to interrupt their family time. Before she even had a chance to decline her phone chimed again.
L:~I know you're thinking that you'd be intruding but you won't be. Mom is telling me to get your cute butt over here. Her words, not mine.~
C:*Yeah right I know you think my butt is cute ;). But really, are you sure it's okay if I come over to Casa Mendoza?*
L:~Whatever you say Princess. And of course, besides I need to give your present to you.~
C:*Fine, I'll be over in a few.*
Lexa smiled as she received Clarke's last text. "Clarke's on her way over." She told her mom.
"Great." Lexa's mother stated. She had met Clarke several times and the two got along nicely. "She'll get to meet Nana." She then looked to the older woman. "Mom, you're going to love Clarke. She is so sweet and she's gorgeous. She doesn't let Lexa get away with shit either."
"Hey!" Lexa threw a piece of potato at her mother.
"I'm just saying, she is a perfect match for Lexa." Anya said making her daughter blush.
"Please do not say anything like that when she gets here." Lexa then pointed to her grandma once she saw the mischievous spark in her eye. "Especially you, Nana."
"What? Lexa, I would never." She stated innocently.
"I don't believe you."
"You can't blame an old woman, sometimes things just pop out of my mouth without warning." She tried to defend but Lexa wasn't buying it. She had been embarrassed enough by her Grandmother's loose mouth.
"You're much craftier than that Nana. But please, will you two try not to embarrass me for once?" Anya picked up on the seriousness of her daughter's tone.
"We won't do anything to embarrass you, honey."
"Speak for yourself." Lexa heard her Grandmother mumble. Great, pretty sure any chance I have with Clarke is going to be ruined by the end of the night.
Lexa cursed the butterflies in her stomach upon hearing the doorbell. She jumped up to answer the door, ignoring the smirks of her mother and grandmother about her eagerness. She answered the door, revealing a barely visible Clarke, holding an armful of presents in her arms.
"Hey Princess." Lexa smiled and took some of the gifts off her hands. "Let me help."
"Thanks." The blonde said once she was relieved of her presents and could actually see the other girl. She followed Lexa into the living room to set the presents under the tree. "Is Mama Mendoza here?"
"Kitchen!" She heard Anya yell and Clarke smiled, making her way to the kitchen. "Clarke!" Anya made her way over to the girl and greeted her with a hug. "How have you been, honey?"
"I swear she likes you more than me." Lexa stated as she took her seat again at the table.
"Nonsense." Anya answered. "I just haven't seen her in a while. How's everything been?"
"Good, I'm glad to be out of school for a few weeks. How's everything been with you and Mr. M?"
"Busy, but we're good. Gustus should be home before dinner. I hope you're staying." Before Clarke had a chance to answer, Lexa's grandmother came back into the room. "Oh, Clarke this is my mother, Indra. Mother this is Clarke." The older woman took in the young blonde.
"It's nice to meet you, Clarke. I can see what my Lexa sees in you." She stated making both teenagers blush.
"Oh my god." Lexa mumbled, putting her head in her hands.
"It's nice to meet you too." Clarke smiled, giving the elder woman a wink. That's when Lexa stood from her chair.
"Okay, now that introductions are out of the way, Clarke and I are going to my room to watch a movie."
"Keep the door open." Indra said, and the girls heard Anya laugh.
"So embarrassing." Lexa stated. "Sorry about Nana."
Clarke chuckled. "It's fine. I kind of like her, she's spunky."
"You have no idea." Lexa shut the door and lay down on her bed. "So your Mom's still at work?" Clarke sighed and plopped down on the bed besides her.
"Yeah. I'm not really surprised though. She just hasn't been the same since my Dad died."
"I'm sorry Clarke." Lexa said sincerely, turning on her side to look at the blonde. "How did it happen?" She asked then quickly added. "You don't have to talk about it, if you don't want to. I just don't know what happened."
Clarke smiled then turned to face the other girl. "It's okay. He was hit by a drunk driver coming home late from work one night."
"Tell me about him."
"He was a great dad." She started and went on to tell Lexa all about her Dad and what he meant to her. At one point the blonde started to tear up and Lexa just wiped the tears that escaped and Clarke had scooted closer until she was lying on Lexa's shoulder. "He's the one that taught me how to pitch. After I learned, I wanted to practice all the time and well after dark." Clarke chuckled. "He even set up lights in our back yard because I refused to go in until I perfected a new pitch once he taught me. I think he got tired of taking shots to the groin because he couldn't see the ball."
Lexa smiled as she listened to Clarke. "He sounds like an awesome Dad."
"Yeah, he was." They were silent for a bit, both enjoying the company of the other trying to figure out what to say. In the ten minutes of silence the blonde had sighed about four times. After the fifth, Lexa couldn't help but to chuckle.
"Are you ok, Princess?"
"Are we going to talk about it?" She blurted out and Lexa stopped breathing, the butterflies coming back full force. Of course she knew was Clarke was talking about but decided to play stupid, just in case it didn't play out the way she wanted. What if Clarke regretted it and just wanted to be friends? What if she doesn't even want to be friends anymore? Were the thoughts that had been running through her mind for the past four days. She closed her eyes and took a deep breath before she opened her mouth.
"Talk about what?" She felt Clarke move and when she opened her eyes the blonde was hovering above her, propping herself up with her elbow. She looked adorable with her some of her hair hanging down around her face.
"You know what I'm talking about Lexa." Clarke stated. "You were going to kiss me the other night." Just hearing Clarke say it took Lexa's breath. The brunette's heartbeat seemed to triple. And Clarke didn't know where the sudden confidence came from, especially after she'd been freaking out about it the last several days. But she wanted to take that step, the fact was and she only figured this out after several weeks of thinking, is that she wanted to be with Lexa. Now she only hoped that Lexa wanted to be with her.
"I was." The brunette admitted.
"So?"
"So what?" Lexa questioned back, causing Clarke to roll her eyes.
"It's like talking to a brick wall." She mumbled in frustration. Lexa hid back a smile. God, she's so freaking cute. "Did it mean anything to you…Would it have meant anything, is what I'm asking?"
"Yes." Lexa answered and after a pause, "It would have meant everything." She added softly, looking Clarke in the eyes. "You're amazing Clarke." She whispered, making the other girl blush. "You're smart and funny and beautiful and talented. I always have so much fun with you. Even if you don't want to be with me, I hope you still want to be friends because you've become one of my be-"
She was cut off by Clarke's lips. She was taken by surprise at first but soon started responding. Lexa couldn't believe this was happening. She brought her hand up, cupping Clarke's face. She rolled Clarke onto her back and felt the other girls tongue trace her lips. Lexa opened her mouth and knew she was in heaven. Clarke's hands went to Lexa's back, needing something to hold onto. The brunette pulled back a few seconds later, only when oxygen became an issue. Lexa had the biggest grin on her face and couldn't wipe it away if she tried. Clarke's face was flush, her hair splashed across the pillow, and her eyes never looked bluer.
"You are beautiful, Clarke." Lexa let out making Clarke smiled shyly. The blonde brushed a strand of hair away from Lexa's face.
"Sounds like you kind of like me, huh." She teased, making Lexa smile.
"Me? I'm not the one who couldn't wait for me to finish my sentence before snogging me." She smirked and Clarke raised a brow.
"Snogging. Really?" Lexa shrugged, neither able to keep the smile off their faces.
"I knew it was only a matter of time before you wanted all this amazingness." Clarke rolled her eyes and rolled them over to where she was on top of Lexa.
"Do you always have to be so annoying?"
"Maybe you should shut me up." Lexa challenged but Clarke wouldn't be baited.
"Or I could just leave." She started to sit up only to have the brunette wrap her arms around her waist, bringing her back to the bed.
"Stay." The brunette whispered. Clarke gave a small grin as she brought her hand up to Lexa's face, running her thumb across her bottom lip. "Please." Lexa added and Clarke closed the distance once again, this time in a much slower kiss as she took the time to explore what Lexa had to offer. Once the kiss ended Clarke rest her forehead against Lexa's as both tried to catch their breath.
"I think you're amazing too, Lexa."
A/N: Finally! The kiss! What do you guys think? Please tell me, leave a review! I think with the characters developed so far, it was pretty accurate…a mixture between teasing and sweetness.