This chapter might be a bit short and perhaps even boring but I promise that I have something in mind already, I just need some time to get to the important part of my plot. Be prepared and enjoy the last bit of your weekend!
Octavia POV
Sunday was nearly over when the group of friends came together one more time in the living-room of the Blake-house. They talked about the next week and especially about the upcoming birthday on Wednesday. Lexa's birthday. While Harper braided her long dark-brown hair, Octavia bit her tongue, thinking about the possibilities. "I know that some of you might not agree but her birthday is something she has to celebrate. I say we surprise her with a party." Her brother chuckled as if she just told them the best joke ever. "She's gonna kill us all, O", Bellamy responded. "You know that she doesn't like surprises." – "I agree", Harper said and Bellamy already smiled in a satisfied way when she added: "With Octavia. It's Lexa's 20th birthday. That's special. I'm in. Big party for Lexa." Bellamy rolled his eyes but the others seemed to agree with Octavia, too, although Raven kept quiet. No surprise, she probably did not talk to Lexa until now and was not sure if she should take part in the plans, Octavia thought but focused on Lincoln afterwards. That was a matter between Raven and Lexa and Octavia did not want to take part in that. "Any idea how we could distract Lexa? I mean she always knows when something is going on, right? This needs to be top-secret", she asked instead, also looking at Anya, who entered the room, sat down next to Raven on the small couch and tied her hair up into a pony-tail. "What about a trip to the bars downtown first and afterwards a cozy get-together at the shore? With many candles, of course", Lexa's best friend suggested within a second and caused a general amusement. Candles. Lexa's secret addiction. Actually not a secret anymore. "1000 of candles", Monty said, "I think that might be possible. I will buy them tomorrow and store them in our garage. I mean otherwise she would definitely find them." – "I'll help you carry them", Harper added, "I mean… 1000 of candles? Even for you a bit too much, don't you think?" They exchanged a smile. Really cute, these two. "What about Clarke?", Raven asked, "Do you think we should tell her about the plans?" – "Well… You said Lexa seems to like Clarke, right? What if Clarke is the one who gets the task to distract Lexa from trying to find out what's going on?", Harper suggested and although Anya's facial expression hardened – probably jealous again – everyone agreed with that. After Raven had promised to call Clarke later to explain everything to her, the group slowly dissolved, everyone went home to get ready for the next day. Monday. School-day.
Clarke POV
Lexa parked her car in front of Clarke's house and both – Clarke and Lexa – left the car. "Thank you for driving me home", Clarke said, smiling, while Lexa grabbed her hand and came closer. "Well… You have to go back to your people. That's why you're you." The brunette smiled back at Clarke. In that moment, Clarke's mum Abigail opened the door and Clarke saw how her pupils dilated in surprise. "Clarke? I thought you wanted me to pick you up?", Abby asked and looked at Lexa, just for a second, before she focused on her daughter again. So far so good, Clarke thought and hold the hand of Lexa a bit tighter, totally aware of her mother's confused look. "Uhm yeah but… let's just say plans changed. And mum… that's Lexa Woods. Lexa, that's my mum", she introduced them. It was unnecessary for Lexa, she knew exactly who the woman in front of her was. Clarke recognized that Lexa's cold and emotionless facial expression was back, but she stepped forward without hesitating and shook Abby's hand. "It's nice to meet you, Mrs. Griffin", she said in a friendly way, but Clarke knew that this must be really weird for Lexa. Back in their past Abigail Griffin was mostly on the other side of the fence that surrounded Arcadia and unlike Clarke, her mother Abigail never seemed to really trust Lexa and her intentions. In this world Lexa was – in Abby's eyes – probably just a girl Clarke met in school, but the tension in this situation was omnipresent.
"It's nice to meet you, too, Lexa. You can call me Abigail. That's what all friends of Clarke do. I made something for dinner, maybe you would like to join us?" Typical, Clarke thought, she wants to find out more about Lexa. Then again she thanked her mom for the possibility to spend more time with Lexa. To Clarke's surprise, Lexa released her hand and shook her head. "I'd really like to, but I think the others prepared something for dinner at home, too. Maybe next time." Abby nodded understandingly, made a goodbye-sign with her hand and went back inside the house, towards the kitchen.
"You could have stayed for dinner, you know that, right? You two are not the commander of the 13 clans and the chancellor of the Skypeople here." Clarke was indeed a bit disappointed. She really wanted Lexa around. They already had lost too much time. Why was Lexa acting like that now? "Maybe someday, Clarke", Lexa answered and Clarke's heart stopped for a second while her sad blue eyes searched for some feelings in Lexa's face. "The last time we said that it all ended with me losing you", the blonde reminded and stepped back, but Lexa came closer one more time. "You won't lose me again. Listen, Clarke. I just don't want to rush things here. The last time we fell in love was in the middle of... a big war. More than one war, actually. The both of us had so many things to think about. A huge responsibility for our people, my clans on the one side, the Mointain Men...your Skypeople on the other side" Lexa rested her hand on Clarke's cheek and Clarke closed her blue eyes for a second. "This time I want to get it right, Clarke. I want you to get the love you deserve. I want you to be truly happy. That's why I want to take it slow." Clarke thought about Lexa's words while she looked back at the bright sea-green eyes, full of feelings. So many things had changed, but Lexa and I found each other again. There has to be a reason for all this, she thought and nodded eventually. "But don't expect me to stay away from you, please. I tried that once. It lead me to three months loneliness, dirty clothes and…", Clarke started but Lexa smiled and gave Clarke an unexpected, short but soft kiss. "Don't worry. I don't think that I could stay away from you, either, Clarke kom skaikru."
