Chapter 6:
Lexa:
Today was the day. The day of my appointment that I've been waiting for. I was both excited and nervous. After our last encounter ended slightly awkwardly but not at the same time. I hoped that today wasn't going to feel weird between us at all.
I was up and ready to go long before my appointment time. I was so anxious i was pacing back and forth through my apartment. Running every word that we're exchanged in my head, every look, every touch. Sure, by doing this, I was probably making myself more nervous but I wanted to make sure that today was as perfect as it could be. I wanted to make sure I didn't do or say anything stupid.
About 30 minutes before my appointment I took a deep breath and reached for the door handle of my front door. This was it. This was the day that I looked forward to for weeks. Sure, I couldn't wait to take a real shower, but I nerves inside of me right now were firing on all cylinders. I started the short walk to the town center myself. I hadn't heard much from Anya and Indra since, and I told Lincoln I'd be fine. Sure it took some heavy convincing, but i eventually won the argument, as long as i texted him when I arrived and when I returned home. Soon i could see the tall medical facility in the distance and my heart began to race once again. Before i knew it I was there, on the corner across the way from her office. I looked, just to see if she was there, which see wasn't. I waited for the walk signal before crossing the street into the parking lot and over to the sliding doors. The faint 'doctors office' smell filled my nose as I walked in and headed for the front desk to check in.
"I have an appointment with Dr. Griffin at 11:45, Lexa Woods." I said to the woman behind the counter. After a few taps on her keyboard,
"Okay, Miss Woods, they will be with you shortly, have a seat."
I turned around and sat in the corner of the waiting room. my heart was fluttering, but I was determined to remain cool and collected. This girl had a way of turning me into a nervous wreck and I equally loved and hated that about her. I thought about the last thing she said to me the last time I saw her. 'Call me Clarke.' . Clarke, Clarke, Clarke.
"Clarke, Clarke," I said her name quietly to myself. Playing with the sounds in my mouth. Flicking my 'K' the way I always do. "Clarke, Clar..."
"Miss Woods," It was Octavia calling me in, interrupting me.
I followed the tall brunette through a couple halls until we reached an empty room.
"Have a seat right there, I'm just going to get blood pressure from you." Octavia said as she reached for the strangulating arm cuff. "Is Lincoln not with you today?"
"No, I told him I could handle myself today." I said as she started to pump the cuff up around my arm, I could feel the blood loss in my fingertips. "How are things going with you two?"
"Thing are going pretty good actually, we are going out again tonight. He is such a sweetheart." She said releasing the pressure slowly allowing blood flow to my hand again. "Alright, blood pressure is perfect, the doctor will be right in."
"Thank you" I said before she left the room closing the door behind her leaving me by myself once again, "Clarke, Clarke, Clarke"
Clarke:
This was it, today was the day. Today was her appointment to have her stitches removed. The last time we saw each other we almost kissed, at least that's what i thought was happening. Things ended on a slightly awkward note after i was summoned to another patient, but I hoped that wouldn't carry over into today. I was pretty sure at this point what I was going to do about the situation as I had more than enough time to think about it and I didn't know if I'd ever see her again after today, so I had to make my play while I still could. I was currently sitting in the break room as I didn't want to see her walk by when she came. I needed to stay as clear headed for as long as I could. I looked down at my father's watch and realized that it was close to her appointment time. I stood up and headed out of the break room when I almost bumped into Octavia.
"Dr. Griffin, there you are. Lexa Woods is ready, room 138." She said handing me the chart.
"Thank you Octavia." I said simply before heading down the hall towards room 138.
I started going over a bunch of different scenarios over in my head on the way over which probably wasn't the best idea. There were so many ways things could go down. So many variables and unknowns. There it was, I saw it growing closer, room 138. My steps became hurried but short all at the same time. I reached the door and took a deep breath before knocking lightly and twisting the door handle.
"Good morning Miss. Woods. How is everything going?" I asked. It came out way more formal than I had wished.
"I've been doing alright. Just can't wait to be able to take and actual shower finally." She said smiling her smile at me "And Lexa, please."
"Lexa" I said trying the name out in my mouth, "Alright Lexa, we are just going to have you lie down again and lift your shirt."
I watched her do as she was told as I slid on rubber gloves and set the area for the minor procedure. Her tanned skin was once again bare to my eyes, and the flutter of butterflies in my stomach made me queasy. I watched her toned stomach rise and fall as i finished up. I couldn't peel my eyes away, but i noticed her watching me. I looked up at her and my eyes met a pool of green once again. I could feel my heart stop in my chest then race as if it were trying to catch back up. I must made a face because i was snapped back to reality when she giggled.
"You okay there Doct..er..Clarke? You look like you just saw a ghost." She said in between giggles.
"Hmm? Yea, sorry. I just had moment. my apologies." I said walking over to where she was lying on the table. The way she flicked the 'K' was almost too much for me to handle. "Okay this might feel a bit uncomfortable and you might feel some tugging but it shouldn't be bad. Let me know if it gets to be too much."
She nodded in responce and I began my work. Most of it went in silence but i could feel her looking at me the whole time. I would peer out of the corner of my eye and caught her smiling. That smile could sink ships i swear. Her skin was soft and smooth and warm. It took every ounce of my being to not lose control of my own body. I snipped the last stitch off and put down the instruments before turning my attention back to her abdomen where a fresh scar lay, still pink and supple.
"Okay, everything looks pretty good. It seems to have healed pretty well. It may still feel tender for a little while but other than that you should be good to go. The only thing I would suggest would be to be cautious when washing the area to wash lightly over it for the next month. You don't want to risk tearing this new skin," I said taking of my rubber gloves and running my thumb lightly over the new skin
"Yea we wouldn't want that" she said with a smile as she watched my caresses.
Our eyes locked once again, and they stayed locked, even when she sat up my hand still on her stomach. I took a small step back, just to give her enough room to sit up but our eyes stayed locked. My eyes again raked over her features. Her vibrant green eyes, her supple pink lips, her sharp jaw line. She smiled again as she watched me take her in.
"You're staring," she said catching my attention, "again."
"Huh? I'm sorry I just...I um…" i started but couldn't get it out
"Clarke, I know we just met and I know you don't really know me...yet, but I was wonder…"
I surged forward interrupting whatever she was about to say and placed my lips on hers. The warmth and the electricity was intense. I felt her tense at first but relax a little afterwards. I kissed her again before pulling back again and looking into her eyes for any emotion.
"Was that okay?" I asked shifting my eyes from her lips to her eyes looking for any type of signal
"That was more than okay Clarke."
Lexa:
She surged forward again taking my lips into her own. The feeling of her lips on my sent a shiver through my core and I couldn't help but smile into the kiss. That must've really egged her on because I felt her take my bottom lip into mouth and felt her tongue run the length of it. I opened my mouth slightly to see if she'd take the bait, and before i knew it I felt her tongue start to slowly search my mouth. She slowly shifted to stand between my legs bringing us even closer. I reached up and knotted my fingers in her curly blonde locks and she reached and placed her hand on my bear hip. Just when things were really starting to heat up, heard a loud bang from the room next door, the door slamming shut. We jumped away a bit but our hands stayed in place. We smiled awkwardly and giggled resting our foreheads against each others.
"Are you okay?" i asked her not moving
"Yea, I'm fine," She said looking my in the eye,"I've just...I've been wanting to do that since that first night."
"Why didn't you?"
"I...I didn't know how you felt, I didn't know exactly how I felt. I didn't know if I could handle your lifestyle, but i haven't been able to stop thinking about you. Lexa, you have taken over my mind and I can't do anything lately without thinking about you first."
"Me too," I said smiling my hand still in her hair, "If it's my 'lifestyle' you're worried about I'll drop it. I'll stop hanging out with the whole crew and.."
"I can't ask you to do that Lexa. It's your life…"
"Clarke, I'll protect you. I won't let anything bad ever happen to you. i swear it." I said locking our eyes so she could see how sincere I was
"Promise?"
"Promise," I said with a small smile, "How about I take you on a date huh? Get to really know each other and stuff?"
"I'd love too." she said with the biggest smile I'd ever seen.
I leaned forward and captured her lips with mine again. The spark was undeniable and i craved it more and more. Our lips moved in sync and her closeness was driving me crazy.
"Clarke," i managed to get out between kisses, "Clarke, we should really save this for our date."
"Yea, we probably should." she giggled stepping away "Tomorrow night? Pick me up at 6?"
"Sounds like a plan." I said standing off the table in front of her smiling pulling my shirt back down again.
"64 South Deer Street." She said righting on a little note pad then turning to face me again, "Here"
"What's this?" I asked looking down at the small piece of paper.
"The address so you don't forget, and my number just.. well just because." She said with a cheeky smile. "I have another appointment to get to but I look forward to seeing you tomorrow night.
She gave me a quick peck on the lips before leaving the room. She left me in a room alone full of emotions for a second time this week, but at least this time they were all really good emotions. I headed out of the building and towards home. I had the stupidest smile on my face the whole way. When I arrived home i collapsed on my sofa and pulled the tiny piece of paper from my pocket. i input her number into my phone before calling Lincoln.
"Hey Commander hotshot. How'd it go?"
"I may or may not have a date tomorrow night." I said trying not to scream with excitement.
"With doctor hot stuff? Way to go Lexa!"
"Thanks Lincoln, anyway i was just calling to tell you i was home, safe and sound."
I hung up with Lincoln and took my first real shower in weeks. I let the warm water run over my body and it felt amazing. I lightly grazed my thumb over my scar, where her hand was just an hour or so ago. I could still feel the heat and the spark in the contact. I was so happy about today's events and I couldn't wait to see what tomorrow had in store.