Author's note: Sorry this chapter took so long but, you guys know how it is, busy, busy , busy. :) Hope you enjoy, any reviews are greatly appreciated.

'I was looking for a breath of a life

For a little touch of heavenly light

But all the choirs in my head sang no oh oh oh

To get a dream of life again

A little vision of the start and the end

But all the choirs in my head sang, no oh oh oh

But I needed one more touch

Another taste of heavenly rush

And I believe, I believe it's so oh oh oh'

Breath of life by Florence and the Machine

Clarke hears the loud music and screeching of tires before she sees the car. A rusty, old Jeep, turns the corner swiftly, the back swinging to the right causing a few passers-by to glance disapprovingly. But Clarke just laughs and rocks back on her heals in giddy excitement. The Jeep slows and the rap music, that may seem obnoxious to some, but not to Clarke, is shut off. Clarke admires the chipped red paint and dirtied windows and moves further into the street. After the car jolts to a stop, a brunette slips out of the door and hobbles forward.

"REY, REY!" Clarke rushes forward and envelops the girl in a crushing hug.

"Jeez Clarke, I've only just recovered from an accident and you're already trying to kill me"

Clarke hits the girl's shoulder playfully. "You're such an ass" Clarke takes a step back to admire her friend's familiar features and irksome smirk. "I've missed you".

"Hey I've missed you to but-"

Before she can finish, a shout rings out from the end of the street. "RAVEN!" Clarke snaps her head towards the sound and sees a silhouette, formed by the blinding sunlight, barrelling towards them. Raven laughs and both girls watch the younger brunette practically shove people out of her path. Moments later, Raven is knocked off her feet by the force of nature that is Octavia.

"Alright, alright, what is it with you girls and trying to smother me to death" Raven laughs, trying to escape Octavia. "It's only 11.00 am and there has already been two attempts made on my life, I think I should get a body guard-" Whatever else Raven is about to say is cut off, when Octavia practically growls. At that point, Raven has enough sense to just let her friend greet her.

"So, have you found out who your roommate is?"

"Yeah, some chick called Lexa Woods" Raven says.

"Oh cool, do you need help moving your stuff into the room?"

"Yeah sure, but it will have to wait until later, I've got to head over and see Professor Kane about my course"

"Okay, so I'll meet you at your room, around 6?"

"Yeah that works"

Clarke seriously regrets offering to help Raven. Brown, tape clad boxes are now piled high in Raven's new dorm. Clarke's arms are burning and her hands are sweating. She wants nothing more than to curl up in bed and sleep, but her best friend seems hell bent on preventing that.

"Raven, me and Clarke will help you unpack the boxes before we leave" Octavia states. If you ask Clarke, Octavia has way too much energy for a stressed out college student.

Raven glances questioningly at Clarke. And Clarke, being the great friend that she is, decides to stay and help. "Yeah sure, give me your keys and we will start opening these boxes."

The trio are seated in a close circle on the dorm's floor, when Octavia's phone chirps to signify a text. Clarke watches her friend's face light up in the screens light, as she taps away at her phone. She remembers the last time they had been together like this; six months ago, after the end of the freshman year party. Clarke had been sober, while her two best friends had fought over the last shot of tequila. It had ended with the shot being splashed onto both their faces. They had all laughed, they were happy and untroubled. But then, Finn had cheated on Clarke and Raven had gotten into a major road accident, which had resulted in months of hospital treatment and an enormous health care bill, that the mechanic had no means of paying.

But they were happy again now, Raven had recovered, Clarke had forgotten about Finn and Octavia had helped and supported both of them through their troubles.

"Hey guys, I think I'm gonna head out ". Octavia motions to the door. "Lincoln just messaged me saying Indra is on the warpath, I need to get over there before she kicks my ass"

Octavia rises to her knees and sloppily hugs Clarke and Raven, before heading out the door.

Only moments later, Clarke hears the creak of the door as it opens. Raven shoots Clarke an amused look. "Just couldn't stay away could you O?" Raven calls. But the brunette they are presented with is a stark contrast to the one expected. This one is taller, more muscular and the look she gives the girls is so serious, that it would never be seen within a three mile radius of Octavia.

Clarke's eyes widen in recognition, so much so, Raven gives her a confused look, before she sways to her feet and extends a hand towards the brunette. "Names, Raven Reyes, also known as the greatest mechanical genius of the 21st century" Raven says playfully as she offers her hand again. The brunette eyes Raven's hand before moving her eyes to look over Ravens shoulder at Clarke. "You must be Lexa Woods?" Raven tries again, her bravado diminishing at the rejection.

The girl sighs in what sounds like boredom. "That would be me". Clarke would laugh at Raven's pout, if it was not for the incredibly intimidating and intense presence of the girl. But then the girl, Lexa, turns swiftly on her heel and exits the room. And just like that, it was as if she was never there.