Clarke was running late, she knew her friends had already started the Wednesday night fun. She opted out of changing her clothes and just went in her scrubs, she had a crappy day and did not want to be bothered. She was half grouchy, two resident nurses and a doctor called in making everything on her floor short staffed. She was hoping there was plenty of alcohol waiting for her. She opened the door slipping off her shoes scanning the room. She could hear everyone in the kitchen. As she turned the corner there sat Raven in Bellamy's lap. Her pace slowed momentarily causing various eyes to meet hers. Raven looked to see who it was standing quickly when she saw Clarke.
"Don't move on my account" Clarke said grabbing a beer.
"He was teaching me how to play poker, that's it" Raven replied. Clarke sending her a smile and a nod. She knew Raven wasn't like that, it was jealousy coursing through her, but she wasn't jealous of Raven. It was something different, something she couldn't place.
"About time princess" Bellamy stated.
"Get real Bell, I'm sure you didn't even notice" She replied causing a hush to fall over the room. He turned to face her as she took her seat next to him.
"What is your problem?" he asked.
"Just a shitty day I guess" she replied. Picking up her cards that Jasper dealt her quickly. She felt Bellamy's hand on her leg, he gave her a slight squeeze and she looked over at him.
"Your here with us now, it only get's better." he smiled. She returned the smile giving him a slight nod. They were all having a good time joking and drinking. Bellamy would wait every few seconds and then poke Clarke in the side.
"What cards do you have?" he whispered as she turned her cards for him to see.
"This isn't a team effort" Monty protested.
"Hush" Clarke replied. Bellamy moved his hand to the back of Clarke's chair. She could feel him tracing designs along her. She hated to admit it, but his hands did amazing things to her. With just a touch he could calm her down, make her day better, almost like he pulled all the negativity and anxiety out of her with one touch.
Octavia rose from her seat, hearing a knock on the door.
"God, Bell answer your phone" The new arrivals voice cut through Clarke's body.
"Hello, to you too" Octavia muttered slamming the door.
"Roma, I didn't know you were back from your vacation" Bellamy stated standing to meet her halfway across the room. She wrapped her arms around him placing a light kiss on his lips.
Clarke rolled her eyes, Octavia and Jasper giving her knowing looks.
"Okay, so who is she?" Raven whispered
" Bell's on and off again girlfriend or friends with benefits I guess, all fun no commitment, she was on vacation for a month, I almost forgot she existed" Octavia whispered her reply.
"I hoped she wasn't coming back, ever" Clarke added.
Raven and Octavia smirked in response. The guys around the table shaking their heads.
"Is this about to be a hostile situation?" Wick asked.
"No, we behave like classy women" Clarke shot back, receiving a series of raised eyebrows from the guys.
"What now?" Raven asked hearing another knock.
"Can't get worse right?" Octavia asked.
Bellamy turned grabbing the handle, and in walked Finn.
"Wrong" Clarke and Raven said in unison.
" Hey, brought beer!" He stated, Clarke and Raven groaned and the guys cheered. Bellamy looked murderous.
"Yea, we are all adults here, If you want to buy it, I'll drink it, so hand one over, lord knows you owe us" Raven stated loudly. He placed one in front of each girl and pulled a chair up at the end between Jasper and Monty. Bellamy took his seat next to Clarke and Roma took the spot that Raven once had earlier tonight, in Bellamy's lap. A bottle meeting the table drew a few looks towards Clarke.
"Did you taste it?" Raven asked smirking.
"Let the classy women make their appearance" Wick laughed. Clarke stuck her tongue out at him, grabbing another from the counter behind her.
" Don't present it unless you intend to use it" he smiled and winked at her.
She was about to respond when Roma tapped her shoulder.
"Clarke be a friend and let me have your seat? I want to get in on the game but I want to sit next to Bellamy" she asked sweetly. Clarke could play that game.
" Yeah, no problem" she moved to the table opposite Bellamy, Sitting between Wick and Jasper.
Wick laid his arm across her chair, She didn't miss the look Bellamy shot him. Apparently he didn't either as she felt his arm start to pull away. She flashed Wick a smile. Leaning back on his arm. Wick leaned into her.
" I feel like I am being used" Wick whispered.
" You are" she answered. He smirked at her.
" I knew it, he is a stupid but lucky man, you or her is a no brainer, I'd choose you over and over" he said before sitting up.
"Thanks" she replied quietly, a slight blush tinting her cheeks.
She checked her cards and could feel Bellamy's eyes burning into her.
She glanced under the table placing her foot between Bellamy's feet. She looked up meeting his eyes as she dragged her bare foot up the inside of his leg. The corner of his mouth twitched as he shifted slightly narrowing his eyes at her. She placed some cards down as she moved her foot up gently sliding it along his inner thigh. He slid forward slightly, grabbing her by the ankle, she tried to pull back. Her abrupt jump causing Wick to give her a questioning side glance. She just shook her head at him, he went back to assessing his cards. Bellamy's hand ran up her calf gently massaging her leg, he stopped to rub small circles on her leg, all she could think about was his hands doing that earlier today, just along her hips. She looked to his face, his eyes letting her know that's what was on his mind too.
"Clarke, do you want another beer?" Finn asked causing them to crash into reality.
"Yeah I'll take another" Clarke replied pulling her leg from Bellamy's grasp and sitting up straight. He wasn't her favorite person but she could act civil.
"So can I stay with you tonight ?" Roma asked Bellamy placing her cards down.
"Yea babe, thats fine" he replied pulling her closer, avoiding Clarke's eyes. 'Yup, thats fucking perfect' Clarke thought tipping her drink back.
She felt Wick pull her closer to him.
"Don't worry about that, I got you covered" Wick said moving a strand of hair from her face.
She relaxed leaning into him.
"Wick feel like some air, can I get a cigarette?" Bellamy asked standing.
"Yea, how bout you?" Wick nudged Clarke.
"Sure" she smiled standing to follow them outside. She walked out hopping up on the railing, swaying slightly .
Bellamy moved next to her, one hand firmly on her leg to hold her place. She refused to meet his eyes.
"I'm gonna go take a leak, I'll be right back" Wick stated slipping in the house, closing the door behind him. Bellamy glanced inside, Roma was deep in conversation with Jasper. He let out a sigh and moved in between her legs. She looked over the railing, jumping when his fingers grazed her neck, his thumb pushing against her chin, turning her head to face him. She brought her eyes up slowly, meeting his. He placed his hands on her waist.
" Bell, Your play thing is inside" she said, sounding more bitter then she was aiming for.
" Are you jealous of Roma?, after you have been leaning on Wick all night" Bellamy asked, slightly pissed.
"Wick and I are just friends, unfortunately, because a distraction from you and Roma, Or you and Raven, or Raven and Finn, or just my life in general would be welcomed." she said pushing him back so she could jump down. He gave her enough room to slip off the railing, Her hips sliding against his as she made her descent. His hands rested on the railing behind her, he leaned down pressing his lips to her neck lightly, he made the mistake of letting his body give into his mind placing another light kiss before sucking with some pressure.
"Bell, stop, don't make this worse then it is" she said ducking under his arm.
"Clarke"
"I won't be the other woman, not again, good night." She said quietly.
"Night" he replied.
He watched her walk through the door and down the hall to Octavia's room. Everyone was picking up, and leaving. Wick stuck his head out the door.
"Bellamy, she will only take a backseat so long before she finds someone who puts her first, be that person. You know as well as I do Roma does not compare." he said giving him a wave before heading out of the house with Raven. Monty, Jasper and Finn all followed.
Roma looked to him as he entered the house.
"I'll be in bed Bell" she smiled.
"I'll be right there" he replied. He stood there thinking about the conversation he had with Clarke and Wick's words of advice. In order for this to work, she was right, everything needed to change. He threw a bottle in the recyclable box and walked to his room, re-appearing shortly with a blanket.
"sleep well, I'm gonna take the couch" he said coming back down the hallway.
Octavia smirked as she collected beer bottles, 'wow, you are finally catching on' she thought as she grabbed a pillow and threw it to him. She couldn't help but smile wide when she heard his bedroom door slam and him groan from the couch.
"O, she's worth it, I know she is, tell me I'm not wasting my time" his voice muffled by the pillow over his head.
" I think you have a fighting chance" she said clicking the light off.
