A/N: OMG. Seriously you guys, over 700 followers?! I'm not worthy.
Chapter 15
"At least you guys look hot, right?" Octavia said trying to be positive, her eyes darting back and forth anxiously between Lexa and Clarke, who were still looking at the magazine in silence.
They hadn't seemed to recover from the shock yet.
"I didn't think this would happen so fast." Clarke finally said after a few moments, baffled to see herself on the cover of one of these magazines.
Even when she dated Finn, who was also a Formula One driver, there was never really any attention on them.
Nobody really cared.
So this was a little overwhelming.
"Are you okay?" Lexa shakes out of her reverie and looks at the blonde with concerned eyes while berating herself internally for being so careless and getting lost in the moment last night.
"Yeah, it's just weird seeing your face on one these and to think about the fact that strangers our taking our picture without us knowing. That's a little creepy." Clarke replied honestly.
Lexa studied her for a minute trying to read Clarke's facial expression. The last thing she wanted was for Clarke to feel uncomfortable or worst, scare her off. There was a little fear inside her that at any moment the blonde could be having second thoughts.
And she couldn't have that.
Lexa would be lost without her.
"Hey." Clarke place her hand on Lexa's back when she recognized the worrisome look on her face. "I'm fine."
Before Lexa could reply there's another knock echoing the room, making all their heads snap up towards the door.
"Come in." Lexa called out giving whoever was on the other side permission to enter her office.
Lexa wasn't surprise to see Indra, already knowing the purpose of her visit.
"My mother has seen this, I presume." Lexa said flipping back to the cover of the magazine, lifting it towards Indra.
Indra looked at the magazine for a moment before giving Clarke a brief subtle glance. The blonde still had her hand on Lexa's back. Indra could spy Clarke's hand moving in a circular motion in attempt to comfort the brunette. It was a small innocent touch but at the same time seemed so intimate like she was intruding on them.
To see the evidence of the two together with her own eyes made it more real.
There was no question that they were together.
"Yes. She has." Indra affirmed her turning her attention back to Lexa..
Indra hadn't formulated a opinion of the blonde yet because she didn't think Lexa was interested initially. She remembers when the blonde first arrived, Lexa was hell bent on breaking the merger and sending the blonde back to America. But apparently, she should have taken closer notice of how much time the two were spending with each other.
This was going to be the talk of the day.
Indra was already irritated by the thought and she felt a headache already forming.
"What was her reaction?" Lexa asked curiously.
"Unreadable." Indra simply replied.
Lexa rolled her eyes, shaking her head laughing to herself.
Why did she expected anything more?
"She would like to see you in her office." Indra informed.
Lexa nodded as Indra confirmed her suspicion of her visit. "Thank you, Indra."
Indra nodded her head in return before leaving the room. The three remaining women waited until the door was shut before speaking again.
"She scares me." Octavia admits out loud.
"You're easily scared." Lexa countered with a smirk on her face. She is well aware of the effect Indra has on people, that was the part of the reason her mother hired her.
"Shut up, no I'm not." Octavia narrowed her eyes, crossing her arms across her chest like a petulant child.
"You were scared of me when first met." Lexa raised a challenging eyebrow at her.
"That's because how everyone talks about you around here. Everyone is scared of you. The call you the commander behind your back." Octavia defends herself.
"No, they don't." Lexa frowned never recalling hearing the nickname before.
"Yeah they do." Octavia retorted with a smile on her face. "Something about you being badass but I know it's all a facade."
"I can't wait to beat your ass at the bike path in Canada. I'll show you how badass I can be." Lexa said wanting to put Octavia in her place and shut her up. She's become more annoying now she was not nervous around her anymore.
"Bring it, Commander." Octavia mocked not backing down. She was as competitive as Lexa was.
Clarke watched her best friend and her girlfriend banter in silence with her eyebrows raised as the two argue like an old married couple and how easily they both got off track.
"Seriously, are you guys dating? It seems like Octavia should have been on the cover with you instead of me." Clarke chimed in jokingly.
"Been there, done that. And I was much hotter then you." Octavia replied smugly, referring to being photographed with the heiress during their first shopping trip.
"Okay, you need to leave." Clarke glared at her best friend not finding any humor about Octavia being with her girlfriend funny at all.
Lexa immediately lacing her fingers with the blonde's hand that was on her back, giving them a firm squeeze in an attempt to comfort and calm the blonde. Though she was smiling internally, she always found Clarke's jealousy side to be such a turn on.
"Chill, Clarke. You know my eyes are reserved for Lincoln only." Octavia held her hands up in mock surrender knowing that jealous Clarke could be deadly.
Clarke knew Octavia only made these comments to rile her up because she found it hilarious how she reacted. She knew it was all in innocent fun but she couldn't help let it get to her sometimes. She wasn't usually a jealous person but the thought of Lexa with someone else didn't sit well with her at all.
"Whatever." Clarke said letting it go, knowing that she might be over-reacting just a little.
"Okay, I need to get this over with my mother. I'll see you later?" Lexa asked facing the blonde completely ignoring Octavia presence.
"Yeah." Clarke answered smiling sweetly at her.
Lexa moves in to give the blonde a quick goodbye kiss on the lips but as she went to pull away, the blonde surprised her when she felt a strong hold around her neck prolonging the kiss. She moaned when she felt Clarke's tongue demanding entrance inside her mouth sliding against her own. Her arms automatically went around the blonde's back bringing their bodies closer together as their ears went deaf to the awkward cough coming from Octavia. Lexa's knees almost gave out when Clarke bites her bottom lip almost hard enough to break the skin before soothing it with her tongue. After a couple more seconds of losing themselves in this mind-blowing kiss, they finally separated when they found themselves in the need for oxygen.
"What was that?" Lexa was able to choke out in a whisper with her eyes closed.
The kiss had literally taken her breath away. She had a feeling that Clarke was feeling as sexually charged as she was.
"Just some encouragement before you deal with Anya." Clarke replied innocently.
"I'm still here." Octavia announced annoyed of being ignored and being forced to witness her friends swapping spit with each other.
"Yeah? Why?" Lexa retorted but not moving away from the blonde.
"Seriously, try to control yourselves." Octavia advised.
Lexa turned around to face Octavia while intertwining her hand with Clarke's with an amused look on her face.
"Wipe that smile on your face. You guys need to have sex already to wind down all that frustration before you end up giving everyone a show making people uncomfortable." Octavia told them. "Like me."
Clarke and Lexa can't seemed to keep their hands off each other or giving each other love sickening looks. It was cute for a second, now it was just gross.
Lexa rolled her eyes before giving the blonde the chaste kiss she meant to before, only succeeding the second time around. "Bye Clarke."
"Bye." Clark replied prolonging the touch of their fingers as long as she could until Lexa was completely out of reach.
"See you later, Octavia." Lexa added as she walked past her towards the door.
"Have fun." Octavia replied back.
The two best friends watched Lexa leave the room, well Clarke was checking her out while Octavia was shaking her head at Clarke's blatant ogling.
"Do you need to change your underwear before we go to this meeting?" Octavia raised her eyebrows questioningly.
"Shut up." Clarke gave her a small shoved before exiting the office to head to her own meeting that she was already late to.
"Mother." Lexa said announcing her presence when she walked into her mother's office. "You wanted to see me."
"One second." Anya didn't lift her head up from the papers in front of her to visible acknowledge her daughter.
Lexa took her usual seat in front of her mother's desk and waited for her to finish whatever she was doing. A routine that she was all too familiar with. Anya never stops if she's in the middle of something, fear of losing her train of thought. She always made people wait until she was finished with whatever she was doing before she gave them her full attention and Lexa was no exception.
Lexa crossed her legs and patiently watched her mother, who had her reading glasses on, studying the words in front of her for a few more minutes before taking her pen and signing her name effortlessly on the bottom before finally addressing her.
"I looked over your proposal concerning our hotel in California and I just approved it today." Anya handed her daughter the folder of said documents before taking her glasses off and setting them gently on her desk.
"Really?" Lexa asked warily glancing over a few of the pages before looking at her mom with a shocked expression on her face.
"Yes. I was impressed. You made strong and valid arguments. I agree with you whole heartedly on all the points and suggestions you made in your proposal and admire the initiative that you've shown. I have confidence that you can lead this project." Anya said professionally.
Before the excitement could overcome her, Lexa pushed it back and contained it. She couldn't help but feel a little suspicious of this sudden change. It was just yesterday that her mother showed up at her court hearing, not having any faith in her but now suddenly she was putting her in charge of one of there most profitable hotels. Or was one of their most profitable hotels. She wanted to change that.
This was a big job.
And the most responsibility that her mother probably ever gave her within this company.
"I don't understand." Lexa said with a perplexed expression on her face.
"What is the confusion? I thought you would be ecstatic. This is what you wanted, right? Trust? I trust that you can handle this, Lexa." Anya said with earnestly in her voice.
Still not buying it, Lexa had to ask, "Is this because of Clarke?"
Lexa knows her mother is happy about her relationship with Clarke, but her mother was never the one to outwardly show her approval to her about anything in her life.
There was always a hidden agenda.
Lexa wasn't quite sure what exactly that was right now but her mother basically handing her this project wasn't coming without a price and she needed to keep that in the back of her mind.
Anya raised her eyebrows amusingly. "Why would this be about Clarke?"
"I don't want to question your motives here mother but we were just arguing yesterday about how little you trust me and now, not even 24 hours later, you are giving me this huge opportunity that I can potentially screw up." Lexa told her. "You're putting more trust in me then you have my entire life."
"You won't screw up. I thought about what you said yesterday and I think you were right. I need to trust you more."
"I was right?" Lexa asked in disbelief wondering if she heard her mother clearly.
Anya sighed. "I'm trying here, Lexa. I don't want to fight anymore. There's no ulterior motives, I promise. I'm confident that you can handle this."
"So this has nothing to do with Clarke and I making it on the cover of the daily gossip magazine today?" Lexa asked apprehensive of her mother true intent.
"I'm staying out of your personal life remember?" Anya points out innocently with a hint a smile on her face.
"By sending me to California where Clarke currently resides?" Lexa questions her with uncertainty.
"You came to me about California." Anya pointed out.
"Yes." Lexa drawled out. "But you wanted until today to approve it."
Anya smiled internally. Lexa was always challenging her. She was proud even though it often annoys her how stubborn Lexa can be. She sees a lot of herself in Lexa, so she knows a little of what she's dealing with.
"Lexa, can't you be happy that I'm giving you what you want whatever my motives might be?"
"No. I want you to make this decision based on my skill set and if I'm qualified for this job, not for any other reason."
"And I told you I have. I wouldn't send you out there otherwise. Come on, Lexa. Give me a break." Anya pleaded.
Lexa stared at her for second not fully trusting her mother but she knows that her mother doesn't make business moves lightly. So she relented. For now. "Fine."
"Good. Now that that's settle. You're trip to California won't be for about another two months or so. That would give you enough time to prepare. You'll stay as long as you need, which I don't imagine it to be longer than a year and I'll still need you to fly back and forth to Paris some odd weeks. We'll work out the actual dates later." Anya informed her jumping back into business. "This will put a big load on you."
Lexa nodded ingesting the information while looking over her folder. Her schedule is going to be busier then ever.
"Also, our announcement for the merger is coming soon so I thought it was a good idea for all of us to attend some of these events coming up. I know you haven't been at one for awhile now but we need good publicity for our company." Anya continued. "If you're comfortable that is."
"Yeah, I'll go." Lexa said understanding the importance of publicity and appearances.
"Good. Forbes is having one in a few days. I'm pretty sure Cage and Dante Wallace will be there. Don't let them anger you. I don't want another incident where I have to bail you out of..."
"I can handle it." Lexa interrupted sharply.
Anya stares at her daughter pensively for a moment who had a look of certainty on her face. Clarke had made a significant change in her daughter and she will be forever grateful.
"Lexa. Seriously, now wouldn't be a good time to jeopardize..."
"Mom." Lexa stared at her with the upmost confidence. "I got this."
"Okay." Anya conceded.
Lexa was surprised her mother didn't push further on the subject but decided not to comment on it.
"Hey, beautiful." Clarke smiled walking into Lexa's office for the second time that day.
Lexa was standing in front of her desk with a studious expression on her face, going over her notes. Her natural long chestnut hair, that was cascaded over her shoulders early today, was now pinned up in a bun with a few loose strands on her face and her blouse half tucked in her pants, sleeves rolled up to her elbow suggesting the brunette was winding down from a busy day. This was one of Clarke's favorite looks of Lexa's. It was a look that most people don't get to see of the heiress.
Lexa looks up, an instant smile spreads on her face as always at the sight of the blonde.
"Hey, I haven't seen you since this morning."
An annoyed expression crossed the blonde's face as she closes the distance between them. "Not by choice, believe me. I've had meetings all day."
Today has been a long day. It was around eight in the evening and almost everyone had already left, leaving the place almost emptied when she finally got to Lexa's office.
Lexa nodded in understanding. "Give me a few minutes and we can grab a late dinner. You haven't eaten yet, have you?"
"No. That's the exact reason I came by. For you to feed me." Clarke smiled brightly kissing her on the cheek.
"Oh really?" Lexa asked wiggling her eyebrows suggestively placing her hands to on the blonde's hips.
Clarke laughed and slapped her arm playfully. "Not that, you perv."
Lexa smiled in return before removing her hands from the blonde's waist and turning her attention back to the contract she was reading through while Clarke took her usually seat on Lexa's desk.
Clarke finally takes a look around at the usually pristine and neat office, and sees it all in a slight disarray. She also notices a dry erase board on wheels to her left right with every inch of it covered.
"What is all this?" Clarke asked waving her hands gesturing to the craze mess around her office.
"My mom told me she approved my proposal for our hotel in Los Angeles." Lexa answered fighting the excitement off her face, peeking at the blonde under her eyelashes waiting for her reaction.
"Oh my god!" Clarke's eyes widen as her brain just caught up on what Lexa just told her. Not long after a huge smile break onto her face, she jumps off the desk pulling Lexa into a tight embrace.
"You're coming to California?" Clarke asked not even hiding the excitement in her voice or the glee in her eyes.
"Yes." Lexa couldn't help but finally share the blonde's enthusiasm.
"This is awesome. I'm so excited. Is that why she wanted to see you this morning? Did she say anything about the magazine? I mean it's pretty obvious that we're together, right?" Clarke asked.
"Yes. She told me she signed off on my proposal." Lexa answered laughing at all the questions Clarke was shooting at her all at once. "And she fine with us being together, as predicted. And she promise that she wouldn't interfere in our relationship." Lexa explained.
Clarke nodded. "Both of our moms knows now. Everyone knows. So, I guess that means we are kind of official then, right?"
Lexa reached out and cupped Clarke's cheek gently, smiling softly when Clarke leans into the touch. "Yeah, we are."
Clarke sighed happily resting her forehead agains't Lexa. Everything was finally out in the open. There's no why to predict how this would played out but this felt right. And she has faith that Lexa's and her relationship is strong enough to fight any obstacles along the way.
Clarke pulled Lexa in for a long, slow kiss taking her time exploring every inch of her mouth.
"I have something to ask you." Lexa said when they pulled apart.
"What is it?" Clarke asked curiously.
"I would like you to accompany me to the Forbes event this weekend. Only if you're comfortable." She added swiftly. "I understand if it's too soon or if you don't want to. There's going to be a lot of questions about us. And a lot of attention on us."
"Are you asking me if I want us to go as a couple?" Clarke asked wanting clarfication.
This was a big step to be seen out publicly together as an official item.
"I like us to go as whatever you want us to be. We don't have to answer anything. " Lexa reassures.
Lexa hasn't been at a big event in a long time and it was never really enjoyable but she understand it helps the company, so she endures it. And Clarke beside her would totally make it more enjoyable. But she didn't want to pressure the blonde.
"Let's do it." Clarke smiled making up her mind.
"Really?" Lexa asked wanting to make sure that Clarke was really okay with this. She was afraid the blonde was going to turn her down.
Clarke wrapped her arms around her waist. "I would be proud to be by your side."
"I love you." Lexa said affectionately brushing the blonde hair out of her face, wondering how she got so lucky.
It always warmed her heart whenever Lexa would utter those three little words to her.
"I love you too." Clarke whispered looking lovingly into those beautiful green eyes.
No words could explain how incredible Clarke was tonight at the Forbes event. She was killin' it. Any doubt that plague her mind that the media or any heavy attention on them may have an negative effect on Clarke just washes away after seeing how charming and how effortless the blonde was working the room full of influential people. Speaking with intellect and with charisma in a way that gain interest from very important people. Having Clarke by her side, made events like this, that was usually painfully nauseating for her, more tolerable and kind of fun for her.
Any questions of their relationship was easily side tracked by the blonde.
She was a natural.
She has never seen anything like it. Clarke has continued to blow her mind and she wonders for a moment is the blonde was actually real or just a figment of her imagination.
Currently, she was admiring the blonde across the room from her spot at the bar needing a small break from the mingling. All the big successful entrepreneurs were in attendance and Clarke was making good potential connections.
"You know how to keep things interesting, I'll give you that."
Lexa didn't steer her eyes away from Clarke when she hears the familiar annoying voice of one of Finn's close friend and lackey, who always ended up doing Finn's dirty work. Knowing that Murphy was here, she is a hundred percent positive that Finn was also here. She could feel her blood already to began to boil.
She knew the possibility of Finn being here was more then likely because of his connection with Mount Weathers but she tried to have hope that she never had to see his face ever again.
As far as she's concerned, she won and she was completely over their rivalry but clearly Finn won't stop, therefore she won't stop fighting back.
"I mean, I knew that you were this badass manipulator but sleeping with his ex again. Not only once but twice? You've shocked us all. And adding insult to injury by rubbing it in his face with being on the cover of every magazine with his ex-girlfriend. He couldn't go anywhere without seeing you and the Princess kissing on that bench. You really want to tear him down and hit him where it hurts. I can't help but admire your game." Murphy laughed as if he was simply entertained by the two enemies. He leans casually on the bar next to her drinking a beer leaving just a few spaces between them.
Before her temper could surface, powerful blue eyes caught her green ones giving her strength to control herself and not let Murphy's words effect her.
She hasn't spot Finn yet, so maybe Murphy was his plan to get underneath her skin. She thought her face was void of any emotion but somehow Clarke could always tell something was bothering her. She takes a deep breath and waits for her body to relax before addressing Murphy, who she never really felt threaten by and only looked at him as a nuisance.
"Princess?" Lexa asked curiously staying cool and collected, casually sipping her drink her gaze never breaking away from Clarke, who has now politely excusing herself to whomever she was talking to.
Murphy let out a laugh that was painful towards her ears though it doesn't show on her face.
"A nickname given by Finn. Initially she seemed annoyed by the endearing term but I think she was really charmed by it." Murphy shrugged his shoulders. "She did date him."
Lexa rolled her eyes at the thought that Clarke was ever charmed by Finn. She can't fathom how Clarke fell for him. The only thing she could come up with was that Clarke always saw the best in people.
"He really loved her, you know. I mean he loved Raven but Clarke..." Murphy paused remembering how Finn was so infatuated by her. The way he talked about her had Murphy, himself, believe it even though he always thought Clarke was too good for him. "He told me that she was the one. So whatever game your playing, really has pushed him to the extreme. I hope you're ready."
Lexa doesn't know if Murphy is speaking the truth or not, she doesn't really care. She's confident on where Clarke stands, which is all that matters to her. But she can't deny that Murphy was definitely succeeding in getting under her skin, which could very well be his and Finn's plan all along.
Lexa wanted to defend her relationship with Clarke and inform Murphy that Clarke was not a game, but she doubt he'll believe her so she didn't waste her breath.
"If you're here to scare me, Murphy..."
"No...not at all." Murphy interrupted throwing up his hand up in surrender. "I'm just want to tell you I'm totally pulling for you. What Finn did and has done has opened my eyes that something is seriously wrong with him. He might be my friend but what he did to you was horrible. Even I wouldn't stoop that low in physically hurting a woman. I can't get on board with that, whatever his reason may be. Honestly, I'm justing coming to you to give you a heads up that Finn is pissed."
"Finn is always pissed at me. This is nothing new." Lexa told him unfazed by this information.
Her mind briefly went back to the night at the club and she vaguely remembers that Murphy was the only one of Finn's friend that stayed out of the fight.
Murphy laughed at her response. "Of course."
"I assume he is hiding somewhere around here, waiting to make his move."
Murphy shrugged his shoulders. He honestly didn't know where Finn was at the moment. He has been acting insane and he thought he would give Lexa a fair warning. He had no doubt in his mind that he would come after her any opportunity he got. "He's a lone wolf now that Mount Weather cut all ties from him after the verdict of your hearing. They don't want the bad publicity and Finn can't seem to get himself out of trouble. But he might show up on his on accord knowing how idiotic he is."
Before Lexa could question why Murphy was telling her all this information, she felt a soft hand on her back.
"What are you guys talking about?" Clarke asked placing herself purposely between the two.
"The shocker you pulled off with this one over here. I didn't think you had it in you, Princess. " Murphy answered her with a smirk on his face.
Clarke rolled her eyes before stealing Lexa's alcoholic drink feeling that she needed something strong before she could engage herself in a conversation with Murphy. She always thought he was an asshole but oddly enough he was the only one out of all Finn's friend that she could tolerate, he just liked to run his mouth which still could be dangerous and should be treated with some caution. So when she saw who Lexa was talking to and the subtle murderous look on her face, she decided to interfere and prevent any drama from unfolding.
This was not the place for any blow ups.
"I would say it was good to see you again but that would make me a liar." Clarke told him.
Murphy smirked expected as much from the blonde."You always did have that spunk in you, I knew you wouldn't take Finn's shit laying down. But I got to say, teaming up with worst enemy has really did a number on him blondie. Bravo."
"Finn is the last thing on my mind and nothing I do is because of that bastard. This is not a scheme to get back at Finn." Clarke replied sternly.
"So am I so suppose to believe that you guys just feel in love with each other and happen to have a common enemy?" He asked.
"I don't care what you believe." Lexa said taking a step forward, her gaze grew intense.
"Hey. I told you I'm with you. I think he deserves worst." Murphy replied taking a step back even though Clarke had a strong hold on the brunette's arm, holding her back.
"It's over." Lexa said with a threatening tone, locking her eyes with his. "You can tell him that. And tell him it would be in his best interest if he didn't try anything tonight or ever."
"Will do." Murphy smiled before finishing his drink knowing he should make his exit. "You girls have fun tonight."
Lexa and Clarke watched silently as he walks away both wondering what his true intent was.
"Are you okay?" Clarke asked facing the brunette.
"Yeah. Finn has to do a lot more then sending Murphy out to scare me." Lexa replied.
"Did you call Lincoln?" Clarke's eyes scan the room for Lexa's bodyguard, who was on duty tonight.
"No, I've already sent him home. It stupid for them to pull anything tonight. I don't think we should worry about it."
"Are you sure?" Clarke was surprised at how calm Lexa was and she was proud that Lexa was able to not let Murphy's words to effect her. She was able to keep composure, it was kind of turning her on. In all honesty, lately anything Lexa does has been turning on.
"Yeah. I don't want them to ruin our night."
"Okay."
Lexa looks at the blonde, softening her gaze. "Have I've told you how beautiful you look tonight?"
Clarke slightly blushes from the intense stare Lexa was giving her.
"I couldn't keep my eyes of you all night. You've charmed the whole room tonight and I was just thinking the whole time how lucky I am to have you in my life."
Clarke bites her lip feeling the desire building up inside her becoming harder and harder to resist, especially when Lexa speaks from her heart like this. Suddenly she was becoming confused on why she was waiting this long to be touched intimately by Lexa.
She couldn't wait any longer.
"Let's get out of here." Clarke's voice came out huskier then she intended, failing to hide her eagerness.
Lexa closed her eyes for a second as she felt a shiver down her back from Clarke's low tone. She opens her eyes to see Clarke's dilated pupils and the slight flush on her face.
They barely made it to the elevator of the building before things got heated up. Hands and lips were going everywhere, legs intertwined, and hips were flushed.
Somehow Lexa found the strength inside her to slow things down before they ended up having sex in this elevator. This was not how she imagine it. She wanted them to make love properly in her bed and take their time re-exploring each other's body.
"Clarke, wait." Lexa pulls back slightly. "Not here."
"I know. But I just can't keep my hands off you." Clarke said kissing the brunette's neck. "Or my lips."
Lexa groaned loudly moving her neck giving the blonde better access. She felt Clarke's hand move from her waist to the underneath her dress and towards the inside of her thigh. If Clarke's hand made it to her most sensitive area, she doesn't know if you has the power to stop her.
Just as Clarke's fingers grazed the top of her underwear the elevator ding opened and she felt herself immediately being dragged out by the blonde and into the underground car garage.
"Come on." Clarke clearly needed release soon.
Lexa was glad she decided not to ride with Lincoln and brought her own car tonight. Clicking the unlock button to her Aston Martin, she beats the blonde to the passenger side to open the door for her.
"Such a gentle woman."
"For you. Always." Lexa replied cheekily before quickly making her way to the driver's seat and starting the engine.
Clarke laughed. "So smooth."
Before she could hit the gas petal, she felt the blonde interlock their fingers and she turns to see the blonde smiling brightly at her.
"I can wait to show you how much I love you." Clarke said bringing her hand to tenderly brush her lips across the brunette's knuckles.
"I already know." Lexa smiled before finally pulling out of the parking spot.
Just as she made the first turn to exit the underground garage, a white Ferrari appeared out of nowhere and was taking up most of the pathway making it impossible for Lexa to pass.
"What the fuck is this guy doing?" Lexa cursed at loud.
"Why did he stop?" Clarke asked with the same confused expression Lexa was wearing except Lexa's was a little more angry.
Instead of answering her, Lexa pressed hard on her horn to express her frustration.
"Move out of the way!" Lexa turn her wheel to the right trying to squeeze through but the Ferrari drove forward at the same time to purposely block her way. "Seriously?"
"Back up Lexa, maybe he turned too wide." Clarke told her, hoping the other driver just made a mistake.
Lexa didn't move and instead tried to make out the face of the driver but with the combination of the horrible lighting in the underground garage and dark tint on the windshield she couldn't see the driver clearly.
She squinted her eyes a little more and suddenly, Lexa had a bad feeling that she couldn't explain.
"Please, Lexa." Clarke pleaded.
It felt like she was at a stand-off with the Ferrari and it wasn't in her nature to back down. It was clear to her that the Ferrari in front of her with playing with her. Taunting her. Her grip on her stick grew tighter not wanting to give in to this asshole.
"Lexa, come on. It's not worth it." Clarke tried again to get through to her.
Lexa knows she could get him to back down and she was tempted to try a swift move to the other direction but her priority was to keep Clarke safe and she just couldn't risk it. So reluctantly she put the car in reverse and backed up trying to give the Ferrari plenty of room to pass her.
Going back near the parking spot she had earlier, the Ferrari followed her stopping right in front of her.
"I have a feeling I know who's behind that wheel." Lexa said.
She can't believe she didn't figure it out as soon as she saw the overly flashy vehicle but it was the recklessness of the driver that reminded her of someone.
"What? Who?" Clarke asked looking at Lexa who had tightening her hands around the steering wheel and her jaw clenched.
Lexa didn't need to answer her because the driver door to the Ferrari opened to reveal the idiot she predicted was behind the wheel.
"Finn?" Clarke asked with shocked laced in her voice when she sees his signature long dark locks. He stood in front of his car waiting for Lexa.
The sound of the door opening snaps her out of her shock and grabs the brunette's arm before she was able to step out of the car.
"What do you think you're doing?" Clarke asked with an incredulously look on her face.
"I'm going to talk to him." Lexa simply replied.
"Do you really think it's a good idea?" Clarke was worried that it didn't even take Lexa a second to think about confronting Finn who has hurt her in the past.
"What are my choices? He's blocking our way. It's a one way." Lexa argued.
"Something doesn't feel right. What if he tries something?" Clarke said not having a good feeling about this at all.
"I can handle Finn." Lexa told her with all the confident in all the world.
Clarke shakes her head, her voice became shaky, "He's unpredictable. What if he hurts you?"
"Hey." Lexa cups her face gently trying to reassure her. "Nothing's going to happen to me."
"I'll go." Clarke offered hoping that she was a better option to convince him to move.
"No." Lexa shakes her head. "Based on the last encounter you had with him, I don't trust him not to put his hand on you. And if that happens I won't be able to stop myself from doing something I know will take me to jail."
"Let's call the police." Clarke really didn't want things to escalate to something they couldn't handle.
"No." Lexa told her. "I'm just going to tell him to move. Trust me. It's fine."
"Lexa..."
"Do you trust me?" Lexa interrupted her.
"Of course I do." Clarke answered without hesitation.
"Okay. Stay here." Lexa said. "I promised that I will do the best I can to make this a non-violent interaction between us. He knows he's on thin ice."
"Be safe please." Clarke couldn't believe that Lexa was really going to try to reason with someone that crazy and that she was going along with this.
"I'll be fine." Lexa gave her a reassuring smile before exiting her car.
Clarke watched her walk towards Finn with a fearless and confident stride. She almost felt sick to her stomach with nerves as she watched words being exchange but not being able to hear anything. It was killing her that there was nothing she could do.
She felt very helpless.
A/N: Thanks For Reading!