"Fuck, it's bright." Clarke groaned burying her head under the pillow.
"It's also 9am" Octavia laughed brushing her wet hair.
"Great" Clarke stood up, grabbing a towel and her clothes from yesterday heading in the direction of the bathroom.
She closed the door getting undressed and into the shower, she stood under the faucet letting the hot water lessen her hangover. She heard a soft knock on the door, then it opened. 'Thank God for dark shower curtains.'
"Clarke?" Bellamy's voice
"Yea?" she replied sticking her head out to hear him better.
"I left my phone on the window sill above you" He replied.
He watched her head disappear, hearing her move around and then she reappeared, stretching her arm out of the curtain holding his phone. She moved the curtain to see him better.
"Here" she said as he entered the bathroom to grab it. He was shirtless with a pair of sweatpants that hung way to low on his hips and she was enjoying the view, Bellamy was one of those guys who had the body of a God, and whether they were just friends or strangers, you couldn't help but notice. She slowly moved her eyes over his abs to his chest, up his strong arms and to the eyes that were watching her intently. She felt the blush rise up her neck, as she pulled her head back into the shower.
"Anything else Bell?" she asked turning the water more towards the cold side.
"Nope, enjoy your shower" he called shutting the door.
She let her head fall against the shower wall.
...
Clarke ran home, ran errands, and worked a short shift at the hospital.
She Called Finn hoping to grab dinner with him, the voicemail greeting coming through the phone. She sighed before she spoke.
"Hey Finn, it's me, you know your girlfriend, I miss you, was hoping we could do dinner, give me a call, I'm headed to Octavia's, Love you, bye"
She read her watch as she left the hospital '6 pm, Octavia should be home by now'
Clarke opened the door slipping her shoes off, she heard movement in the kitchen, she started talking as she made her way across the living room.
"So I called Finn, he didn't answer, I'm assuming our Thursday night dinner is cancelled." Clarke said aggravated. When she turned the corner there sat Bellamy and Roma looking at her.
"Wow someone else who is tired of you, nice to know I'm not the only one" Roma stated. Clarke just looked to Bellamy, she refused to acknowledge that Roma was even there. He sent her a quick apologetic look.
"Sorry didn't mean to interrupt, where is O?" Clarke asked Bellamy.
"I think she was meeting Maya for dinner." he replied.
"Okay then, I'm gonna head out" Clarke said turning.
"You are more than welcome to stay" Bellamy said. Clarke however did not miss the eye roll coming from Roma.
"Nope, you have company, I'll see if I can find Octavia" she smiled, she slipped her shoes on and could hear Bellamy say something to Roma that received a huff as a response.
She just shook her head as she shut the door. She hit the bottom step and decided to just head home, she had plenty of books waiting to be read. She was sitting on her couch reading a book, she lit a few candles and poured herself some wine, hoping she could just unwind. She was a few chapters in when a knock sounded on the door. When she opened it she was surprised to see Finn standing there with take-out.
"Sorry, I was running late, when I stopped at Octavia's I was told you were probably here, in a not so nice way" he smiled.
"Sorry about him. He takes some getting used to" Clarke smiled defending Bellamy.
"Clarke, I've known him for almost two years, he doesn't change" Finn replied setting the food on her coffee table. They sat ate and talked about work and about the book Clarke is reading. Clarke stood to take the dishes to the garbage as Finn took that time to use the bathroom. The vibration of his phone on the table pulled he attention to it.
Raven: Didn't we have dinner plans for 8?
Clarke looked at the clock, it was 7:30pm. She set the phone down quickly as she heard Finn come out of the bathroom.
"Hey babe, I think I'm going to head home, my stomach isn't feeling to good" he stated.
"I know the feeling" she replied, the sinking feeling in her stomach giving her a wave of nausea.
"Not good, must have been the Chinese" He stated giving her a quick peck on the lips.
"I'll text you when I get home" he added. She nodded acknowledging she heard him.
...
The next night the girls talked for awhile, they made dinner quick and got ready to go out. Clarke kept what she knew to herself. She didn't know much, it could be someone he works with or an old friend, no big deal. She hangs out with Bellamy, Lincoln, and Jasper. He's entitled to have friends too.
Bellamy sat on the couch, fresh out of the shower in a maroon button up shirt and dark jeans, His dark curls falling in his face. Clarke stood at the end of the hall watching him quietly. She was lost in her own thoughts when she felt Octavia nudge her.
"Stop drooling, let's go" she whispered stepping in front of Clarke.
She had on a Black Halter top, blue jeans, and sandals with her long hair cascading down her back. Octavia always looked stunning with no effort at all.
Bellamy stood when he heard the girls coming, Clarke also wore a black halter top, hers was a low cut version of Octavia's. She had her hair up in a clip leaving her back exposed, dark blue jeans and dressy but casual heels. Making her close to Bellamy's height.
"You look good Bellamy, who knew you clean up so well" Clarke smiled tugging on his shirt softly.
"You don't look so bad yourself, you should let Octavia dress you more often" He said smirking.
"Gee thanks, we will see what the patrons of Arkadia think after tonight" she smiled as he shot a look at Octavia.
"That is if you plan on sitting at the bar and refusing to dance with me as usual" Clarke said looking to Bellamy as he locked the door behind them.
"Well maybe tonight I feel like taking you up on your offer as a dance partner" he smiled resting his hand on her lower back, a normal gesture from Bellamy towards her, as they walked to the bar. Bellamy always walked with her like that or with her arm linked around his, but after listening to Octavia's thoughts on her and Bellamy, tonight was different, tonight she could feel the heat from his hand, she could feel the small circles he was rubbing on her back and the more she thought about it the more breathing seemed like a task.
They entered the bar, Clarke glanced around looking for an empty table. Octavia went to the bar to order drinks as Bellamy accompanied Clarke to the table on the other side. She stopped a few steps short of the table Bellamy crashing into the back of her. He followed her eyes to a table in the corner. Finn sat there with the same girl from the other day. His hand held hers, a bouquet of flowers laid on the seat next to her. The same flowers he bought for Clarke endless times. Bellamy wanted to kill him, right there at that table. Clarke turned into Bellamy,
"Let's find a booth on the other side" she spoke softly. She could feel her hands shaking, she refused to cry, not over him. Octavia handed them drinks, she saw what happened but didn't say anything. No point in the I told you so, she wasn't that type of person. Octavia watched her brother slip his hand in Clarke's and lead her to the other side. She slid in the booth silently wishing the floor would open up and swallow her. She took that moment to tell them about the other day, she couldn't believe it was true. Bellamy told her about his disagreement with Finn and that it was the same girl. He expected Clarke to be mad but she sat there in silence.
"Bell, I'm gonna use the ladies room, can you let me out?" Clarke asked.
"Of course" he replied sliding out of her way.
"You want company?"Octavia asked. Clarke just shook her head no and headed for the bathrooms. After a few minutes of willing herself to not throw up, and keeping the tears under control. She splashed her face with some cold water and fixed her makeup. Stood up tall and gave herself a once over. Just then a breeze came through the opening door. The tall brunette that was at Finn's table walked in.
"How's it going?" she asked Clarke as she walked past her to the sink. Clarke took a deep breath before turning to her.
"It's going, are you Raven?" she asked. The girl paused fixing her eyeliner and looked at Clarke in the Mirror.
"Yeah?, do I know you?" she questioned.
"No, but you know my boyfriend I see" Clarke replied quietly.
"Who's that?" Raven asked turning towards her.
"Finn" Clarke replied.
"You must be mistaken" Raven said quietly. Clarke handed her her cell phone.
"Feel free to check it, messages, pictures, we've been together for two years. "