Clarke spent the entire day cleaning yesterday and the first half of her day today going through her clothes. She organized her closet and picked an outfit out for the party tonight. She walked to the kitchen taking note of the flashing light on the phone indicating a new message.
She swiped the home screen
'2 new messages'
Party is at 7, you can come over early if you want - Bellamy
She took a second to add him to her phone before checking the next message.
'7 pm is party start, come hang earlier if you are free - Octavia'
Clarke added Octavia to her contacts, before checking the time. '4:00 Perfect' She thought to herself. She got dressed. A dark pair of blue jeans and a low v cut black tank top with a red, white, and blue star on the bottom right side, She put her hair up in a clip, applied her makeup, a quick perfume spray and she was done.
She put on some heels that looked like strappy sandals, grabbed her keys and phone, heading out the door. She took a quick trip to the liquor store and the small grocery store on the corner. By the time she got back to the building she was regretting buying so much. She unlocked the door letting herself in the building, holding the door with her foot as she picked all the bags up that she set down. She struggled to keep them all in her hands, letting out a breath of relief when she approached her neighbors door. She kicked the bottom a few times not wanting to set bags down again.
Lincoln opened the door stepping to the side as she headed for the counter sliding the bags across it.
"Whats all this?" Octavia asked.
"I brought my drink of choice, soda to mix and I grabbed some snacks, figured I could atleast contribute if I'm going to attend"
"Wish everyone thought like you" Octavia said, Lincoln nodding in agreement behind her.
"It's almost party time, you are the first guest, you look amazing by the way" Octavia said grabbing some bowls for snacks. The girls set up the food, Octavia got dressed and they were all set up for the party. Clarke was picking a radio station when the door opened hiding her behind it.
" I figured the hot librarian would be here by now"
" Dax, shut up, she already told you she's not interested" Bellamy's voice entered the room.
" You interested? " Dax asked Bellamy.
Clarke could see Octavia smirking.
" She's not looking for someone, do you not recall the conversation you had with her?" Bellamy asked.
Clarke cleared her throat causing the two men to jump, and turn around startled. Lincoln laughing as he watched the scene from the balcony.
"Fellas, how are you?" She greeted.
"Good" they replied in unison.
" That's good" she replied going back to choosing music.
" Real smooth" she heard Octavia make fun of them, followed by mumbling she couldn't understand. She found a station and joined the group at the counter, she pulled a stool up next to Bellamy. Her leg brushed his as she sat down causing him to look at her. He smiled at her giving her outfit an appreciative look, before turning to continue his conversation.
She grabbed her whiskey and her soda, mixing her drink. She took a sip as Bellamy turned back to her.
"What's your poison?" He asked.
" Whiskey or wine does the trick, and you?"
" Rum or just beer will do"
"No specific beer ? "
"Nope I'm easy to please" he replied. She fought her mind on the reply and could feel the blush crest her cheeks.
"Where's your mind princess?" He asked her with an amused look.
" Wouldn't you like to know" she played along.
" Nope, but I bet Dax would" he smiled nudging her.
" Oh, a comedian I see, lucky me" she replied raising her eyebrows at him.
"So switch seats with me, I'll let him know whats on my mind" she said meeting his eyes.
" I was just kidding, I like having you where you are, I can talk to you without fighting for your attention."
" Oh the truth comes out" she laughs shaking her head. She takes a drink and puts a handful of pretzels on an empty plate pulling it to her, Bellamy snags one popping it in his mouth.
Clarke sends him a playful glare pretending to shield her plate.
The door opening caught everyones attention. Miller walked in first followed by the team and two girls Clarke hadn't met yet.
"Ladies, this is Clarke, Clarke this is Raven and Harper, Raven is Wick's girlfriend and Harper is Monty's" he introduced.
"Making you Bellamy's? " Raven asked.
"If I wanted to punish myself maybe, no, I'm a friend of Octavia and I guess him too" Clarke smiled. The girls laughed and Bellamy gave her a mock sad face.
"She's not my friend, don't lie to the nice ladies Clarke" he joked, she just shook her head.
"We will be back around" Raven said as the two of them headed towards the guys.
"How is my favorite Princess?" Miller asked wrapping his arm around Clarke. Bellamy could feel his jaw tighten as Miller called her the nickname he had given her.
Miller smirked at him over her head, he was doing it on purpose, he knew it would get under his skin.
"I'm good, and you?" she asked.
"Your perfect you mean" he flirted back.
"Good lord, go find Dax and you two can compare lines" Bellamy's voice came from behind her. Miller backed off and Clarke turned to meet his eyes.
"What's up with that?"
"What?"
"Don't play stupid Bellamy" Clarke scolded.
"They just get to me sometimes, acting like girl crazed kids"
"Oh and here I thought it was jealousy" She said standing with her drink in hand.
"I, Where are you going?"
"I'm going to mingle, pour your drink, hurry up, we can't sit here all night long" she stated handing him a cup. He shook his head getting a drink and stood beside her. They made there way through the crowd stopping to talk to everyone. The parade was about to start so Clarke made her way to the balcony with Raven, Harper and Octavia. The guys weren't overly interested in that so they sat in the house.
"So Clarke, you and Bellamy are not a thing right?" Harper asked
"Right, we talk every now and then, but that's it"
"Yet he has been glued to your side all evening" Raven added smirking at her.
"I'm serious, just friends, this is the most time I've spent with him"
"He doesn't notice anyone in the room but you" Octavia stated.
"Alright enough of that, you aren't going to push him off on me, he's a damn handful even as a friend, it would take a brave woman to want that" Clarke said laughing.
"A Brave Princess" a voice came from behind. The girls turned to see Miller leaning in the door.
"They are right, that's why I feed the lines to you, watch his reaction, he gets all hell bent over it"
"That's not nice, if it's true, you are playing with fire" Octavia scolded Miller.
"Oh it's true, watch" Miller stepped out throwing an arm over Clarke.
"I give it one minute tops" He said looking down at the parade.
They watched a few floats go down the street.
"Princess, you need a refill?" Bellamy asked stepping out on the porch. Miller and the girls all laughing. Clarke could feel her face heating up.
"Sure, I'll go with you though" She said stepping towards him. He placed his hand on the small of her back sending a look at Miller, the balcony erupted in laughter again.
Hours later they had all consumed their fair share of alcohol, Miller, Bellamy, Octavia, Lincoln, Clarke, Wick and Raven were the last ones standing, now all seated around the counter.
"So I heard you are pretty good at soccer, pro material" Clarke said turning to Bellamy.
"Yeah, I guess, you play?"
"Yeah, I played in high school and on my college team"She replied
"That's good, we play for fun, the girls come too on sundays at 3pm"
"I'll definitely be there then" She smiled.
"Great" he replied.
"Now that you are more relaxed, you gonna tell me anything about yourself?" He asked watching her reaction. She tensed feeling herself sober up a little by the second.
"Hey, don't sweat it, what do you like to do on your free time" he asked taking some of the pressure off.
"Read, play soccer, hiking, anything outside"
"Wow, that would have been my answer" he replied.
"I think I'm going to go, I'm getting tired, Thank you all for a wonderful evening" Clarke said standing, the moment suddenly awkward.
"Um okay, Ill walk you to your door" Bellamy stood.
"See you all tomorrow on the field" she smiled. Everyone said goodbye or gave her a wave. Bellamy opened the door for her as they headed out into the hallway.
"Clarke, I'm sorry if I offended you"
"It's not you Bellamy, thank you for a wonderful night" she smiled.
"Everyone has demons, don't let them control you, it's never as bad as it seems" He said tilting her head up with his finger so he could see her eyes. They met his but revealed nothing, she had her guard up on every level. She leaned up kissing him on the cheek.
"Thank you, Goodnight Bellamy" she smiled.
"Goodnight Princess" He replied pulling her into a hug. He felt her arms snake around him, her finger tips gently moving over his shirt. The neighboring door opened, Raven and Wick heading out. Clarke pulled back out of Bellamy's arms.
"Goodnight everyone" she said opening her door and slipping inside closing it quietly.
Bellamy stood there a second running his hand through his hair.
"Sorry bro, crappy timing" Wick said on the way by.
"Nope, no big deal"he replied heading back to Octavia's