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Chapter 2

The September breeze blows through my thin coat as I walk down to the Ark. I stop at the crosswalk and wait for the light to go off. I look around at the buildings and my eyes land upon Octavia waiting across the other street to walk. She looks absolutely stunning in her shimmery top and black cut out jeans. We make eye contact and smile at each other. Immediately after the cross walk signals, we made eye contact again before we racing to the Ark. Octavia barely reached the door first and I shake my head as she shrieks in delight.

"Beat you again Griffin!" Octavia says tauntingly while she did a ridiculous victory dance.

"I'm sorry that I can't outright sprint in heels like you can!" I huff. She may be faster than me anyways but my pride wouldn't let me admit that.

"Sounds like a sore loser to me," Octavia says as she unlocks the Ark doors and walks in.

"So what are you gonna do about tonight?" I ask casually as we walk to our office.

"You know the usual." Octavia says.

"No I meant what are you gonna do about Bellamy?" I say.

"Um I don't know yet." Octavia's face scrunches up as she slumps in her office chair, "I just don't want him to get mad at me or Lincoln. I mean he knows of Lincoln but I think that meeting him will be a huge ordeal. God, I can't even imagine how he's gonna react to our engagement."

"Well I mean he has a right to know and you know he's gonna be mad no matter what you can't drag it out." I say sitting in the chair across from her.

"I know I know." Octavia says. "I'm gonna go double check stock and stuff. Need anything before I go?"

"Nah I'm good." I say as I put my earpiece in and grab my clipboard. The earpieces weren't exactly necessary but O and I couldn't help but get them.

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Octavia's voice went over the earpiece saying, "All Ark staff is here including Murphy."

"Alright I'll be down soon." I say as I tidy the paper work I had been working on and walk downstairs. I give Murphy a smile and hand him the VIP list.

"Here's the list. You know the drill, don't let anyone in underage and everyone that does get in has to have their ID.

"You got it." Murphy says. Thank god for Murphy. He was the best bouncer we ever had; he was always there to step in when the crowd go too rowdy and never caused any problems. Plus he was dependable. I turn around so see the Ark staff busy at work and smile.

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"The crowd had started to get bigger and the Ark was bustling with people. I grab a glass of water and survey the crowd from the second floor.

"Hey can you stand near the entrance for Bell? I'm in the booth with Linc and I kinda want them to meet in a less hectic spot." Octavia says over the earpiece.

"Yeah sure." I say. I shake my head. She just wanted me to mediate their conversation with Lincoln involved.

I walk downstairs to the door. I look out the big windows and see Bellamy walking across the street. He actually changed into a new outfit: black short sleeve shirt that was tight enough to see his muscles moving beneath it and some jeans. I exhale as I take a gulp of my water before setting it down and walking outside to bring Bellamy in. Bellamy spots me as I was walking down.

"Princess." He says with a grin.

I smile snarkily and lead him inside, hearing a couple moans and complaints from the people impatiently waiting to get in.

Murphy opens the door for us and we walk in, the music and the crowd immediately deafening us.

"Welcome to the Ark." I say looking out into the crowd with a smile.

"Wow. Are the earpiece and clip board really necessary though?" Bellamy says into my ear so I can hear him.

"They're essential." I say trying to keep a straight face. "Octavia is in the back in a booth with Lincoln." I say trying to get a reaction out of him. Bellamy's jaw tenses and his grin disappears. "I think Lincoln might even be the one for O." I continued half giving him a truth and half taunting him.

"Just take me to her." Bellamy says rolling his eyes.

"Alright." I say smiling. I walk across the club, occasionally looking back so he wouldn't lose me in the crowd.

"Octavia's eyes get bigger and her smile widens as she spots Bellamy and I walking over. She hops out of the booth and runs over to Bellamy and me.

"I'm so glad you're here!" Octavia says, hugging her brother.

"Yeah yeah." Bellamy says.

"Anyways…" Octavia says while grabbing Bellamy's hand and dragging him over to the booth where Lincoln is standing. "I want you to meet my… boyfriend, Lincoln. Lincoln, this is Bellamy my big brother."

Bellamy gives Lincoln a tight smile while they shake hands and say hello. The converstation quickly dies out.

"Drinks! You all need drinks!" I blurt out. I cannot stand awkward silence like this. "I'll get them!" I turn around and attempt to leave but a tight hand pulls me back.

"Oh that's not necessary Clarke, Lincoln and I were about to go dancing anyways." O says. As she passes by me she whispers, "Keep Bell company please."

I look at her with fear in my eyes. "But why me?"

"Because he doesn't know anyone here and I want to be able to catch up with him in a better place, like at lunch or something where we can really talk." O says.

"But you're gonna tell him about that huge ring on your finger right?" I ask. Octavia nods.

"Ok I'm gonna go get a drink while you two gossip." Bellamy says and walks away, lost in the crowd.

Octavia gives me a pointed look before dragging Lincoln into the pit. I huff and look around, surveying the Ark. I might as well check up on Monroe and Eric at the bar anyways.

I get to the bar and grab another water. I lean against the bar on the same end as Monroe and Eric.

"Hey Clarke, what's up?" Eric asked as he wipes the bar top down.

"Nothing much. Just checking in." I say and take a casual sip.

"We're good, the crowd is great tonight." Eric says, "Can I get you anything?"

"I'm good with water. Drinking on the job isn't really my style and you know that." I say jokingly. Bellamy finds a seat at the bar across from me.
"Ah so the princess can also bartend." He says grinning.

"Yeah and the only drink that I would be able to give you without it tasting horrible would be water." I say rolling my eyes.

Bellamy looks at Monroe and says, "Rum and coke please. And put it on Clarke's tab."

Monroe looks at me for confirmation and I wave it off.

"So what did you think of Lincoln?" I ask trying to seem casual.

"Eh I don't know. Looks a little too old for her." Bellamy says, taking a sip of his drink.

"He's the same age as you. You're being a liiittle dramatic don't ya think?" I ask, raising my eyebrows.

"No. I'm just looking out for her." Bellamy says looking out into the distance.

"Oh come one. They're in love. This relationship is the real deal. Trust me I know Octavia and I've never seen her so happy." I say, attempting to assure him.

"I know Octavia too and I'll be the judge of who is fit for my sister." Bellamy says raising his voice a little.

"O is a big girl and she can make her own decisions. Plus, I'll always look out for her. If I didn't think Lincoln was a good guy then I would tell you." I say, making eye contact with him.

"Yeah because you're a good influence on her." Bellamy scoffs.

I put my hands on my hips and ask, "What's that supposed to mean?"

"Nothing. I just don't think you make great decisions all the time." Bellamy says grinning.

"I happen to be responsible. I am not a child. And you don't even know me so who are you to judge anyways?" I scoff.

Bellamy simply chuckles and takes another sip of his drink. I take his drink from his hands and drink the rest. The alcohol burns my throat as it makes its way down my throat. I make eye contact with him as I put the drink on the table.

"You just did a dangerous thing princess." Bellamy says staring deep into my eyes.

"I was thirsty." I deadpan before walking into the crowd. I smile to myself, feeling Bellamy's stare on my back.

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I focus on the glass of water in my hands. The water droplets outside the cold glass seems like the most interesting thing as I sit in the booth hearing Octavia's confession to Bellamy.

"Bellamy. I need to uhh tell you something. It's not bad at all I promise. It's actually amazing." She says smiling to herself, "So I know this might come as a shock to you but I hope you're as supportive and happy for me as Clarke and the rest of my friends." Octavia says glancing to me.

"What's going on?" Bellamy asks slowly.

"Well um Lincoln and I are engaged." Octavia says excitedly showing off her engagement ring.

"Wait what?" Bellamy yells. "You're too young. I don't even know this kid."

"Bell, we've been together for three years and we love each other so much. I'm sorry that you just met him and you had to find out this way but I wanted to tell you in person. Please don't be mad." Octavia pleads holding his hand. I sink a little lower in my seat trying to stay out of their fight.

"I can't deal with this right now." Bellamy says viciously, stalking away from the booth.

I run after Bellamy furiously and grab his shoulder to turn him around.

"Octavia is trying to be honest to you and wants you to be supportive of her relationship. You can't just walk away she's your sister." I say fuming. How could he just walk away?

"Stay out of my business." Bellamy said, nostrils flaring. And with that he walked away and out of the Ark.

I walk back over to Octavia, eyes watering, and say gently, "He's gone."

"It's fine. I'm fine. We'll um talk to tomorrow." Octavia says blinking profusely so her eyes stop watering.

"He'll come around, O" I say and grab her hand.

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I woke up with the sun shining in my room. Ah Saturday. The Ark's coffee shop was only closed two days: Saturday and Sunday because the club is open Friday night and Saturday night. Yawning and scratching my head, I go into the bathroom. Looking in the mirror, my hair was a rat's nest and the makeup I wore last night wasn't completely off. I cringed at the sight and started to brush my teeth.

The apartment was quiet and peaceful as I silently pad my way to the kitchen. I sit down at the island as I dig into my big bowl of cereal and check my phone.

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I turn my head in the direction of the sound and see that it is coming from Octavia's room. I hear two people speaking and then an obnoxious giggle. Rolling my eyes, I take another bite of my cereal and attempt to turn my attention back to my phone. The door swings open and a beautiful blonde walks out wearing a wrinkled dress with a shirtless wearing sweatpants Bellamy behind her, whispering in her hear. I raise an eyebrow at him and he simply shrugs, turning his attention back to the girl. I ignore them until he shortly leads her out of the apartment. He walks over to the fridge and opens it, his back muscles moving slightly.

"Seriously?" I say annoyed. "Bringing a girl back to my apartment. Sleeping with her in O's old bed?"

"I got drunk. I wasn't exactly in the mood to please either of you when I decided to bring her back here." Bellamy utters.

"Well don't make yourself at home because you staying here isn't temporary. Actually, now that I think of it I never even agreed to this." I say harshly.

"Trust me, princess, I don't plan on staying here at all. You're not exactly what I call good company." Bellamy says chuckling.

"Wow, Bellamy, that's creative. Just be a dick to everyone because you weren't there for O's engagement." I say as I get up and put my bowl in the sink. "O wants to meet us for lunch so be ready." I call as I go back to my room and slam the door behind me.

Hey! Thanks for reading! So far I'm just trying to build a dynamic between the characters and stuff so it's not too fast paced yet but we'll get there. I'm still figuring out how I want the story to go as well so any suggestions or reviews are greatly appreciated! Sorry again for that weird first post!