***Two years ago on the ark***
"Come one Clarke, stop being, what ever it is you're being." Wells states. He was trying to get my to go to some stupid party. But honestly, I wasn't in the mood. Like that would stop Wells.
"A teenage girl who hates fun. That's what you think isn't it." I reply jokingly. I lightly push Wells and he pretends to be badly hurt.
"Please go, please! If you don't go I will die on the spot." That's when he closes his eyes and stops breathing.
I look around hoping no one is watching, otherwise that would just be weird. I don't want to go to this stupid party but I also don't want Wells to kill himself on the spot. Decisions, decisions. "Fine, I'll go to this stupid party, but you have to get me a mask." I gave in.
But Wells doesn't wake up, so this is when worry takes over. What if I took too long to decide. I know not to cry - as I'm not the crying type- but I don't know what to do. All I do is lightly kick Wells in the side.
He doesn't wake up.
I kick again.
No movement.
Again.
Nothing.
And again.
"Really? You kicked me four times." Wells wakes up laughing.
"Jesus Wells, you scared the crap out of me." I kick him again for real this time. Hoping to leave a bruise on his right shoulder.
***
"You ready?" Wells asks me in a very orange mask attached to his head.
"As ready as I'll ever be." I smile as Wells gives me my purple mask covering my scared eyes. I wasn't a party girl.
Together we walk for what seems like forever, I don't know why but goose bumps appear all over my trembling body. What was I so afraid of? It's not like I'm going to meet the love of my life at this party. Or that we will have an emergency check from ark security. Hopefully anyway. As we turn the final corner we see the entrance. Music bounces to my ear drums and we aren't even there yet. I already see tones and tones of Ark security. Which makes me extremely nervous. This is suicidal. I walk past the first guard, the second guard and I feel I'm being watched with every step I take. But after a while, I start feeling less and less nervous. I release myself from Wells's grip and walk alone. I turn around and walk backwards as I realized I've never been in this part of the Ark before. It was enormous, it made me feel like an ant. I like that feeling. This was going to be an amazing evening, I knew it. Because of my best friend Wells I was here. Not alone in my room doodling like a loner. Actually getting into the crowd. Being part of the Ark, not some loser who just uses it as an advantage. I keep walking, not looking where I'm going. Mesmerized by every single thing. Every single thing.
That's when I hit something, more like someone.
"Careful where you're going." The person, who sounds like a man, laughed.
I turn and look down, embarrassed. "Sorry." I state softly.
That's when I look up, I look up to see who I'm talking too. And I'm just gob smacked at him. His smile so indulging, so perfect. His eyes so daring yet caring. That's when I see the badge, the badge clarifying that he is a training security guard for the Ark. And my vision falls apart. But I'm still staring at him, and he's still staring back at me. We smile at each other and hold our gaze. I feel like there is a bond between us after only saying five words. Does he feel the same way about me? I've never done this with any of my past boyfriends, neither did I want too. I want this. Because it actually feels like something special.
"Bell, come one we needed to get to the party." A girl with a dark blue masks steps in. Maybe his girlfriend?They can't be brother and sister so I escape the gaze and just fake smile and walk into the party. I guess he didn't feel the same way. That sucks.
"What happened out there Clarke, you were gone for like half an hour. I was getting worried about you." Wells pulls me into a corner, very seriously.
"Nothing, let's just party okay, I want to feel free!" I giggle hug Wells and walk into the party. Where in the corner of my eye I see the same training guard starring at me and smiling. I don't know how that made me feel but I think I like it. I know how to play this game, play hard to get, hard to get.
***
We keep partying for what seems like hours and hours. Me and Wells are so into it, showing off our moves to each other. Which was a little embarrassing as I know he's watching. I start becoming really, really tired. Dancing is hard work. I stop and rest for a few minuets when the guard walks up to me again.
"I'm Bellamy." He says sitting down next to me.
"Clarke." I reply smiling. I know I shouldn't but I have to ask him about that girl. "Is that girl, your girlfriend?"
He suddenly turns tense as if he's embarrassed or he thinks I'm just being nosy. "No, just a friend. What about the guy with you?"
"Oh Wells? He's my best friend. The reason I'm at this party in the first place." I point to him dancing crazily.
"I'm glad he persuaded you." Bellamy tells me.
"Why?" I ask.
"Because I wouldn't of met you if he didn't" He flirts, I can't help but smile. He was being such a gentleman.
Suddenly the music stops and an alarm sounds. "Everybody take off your masks and get your ID's out." This loud beaming voice booms in the speakers. That's when Bellamy just runs off, I feel a dagger of hurt in my heart but I guess he is a guard that's on duty. Wells grabs my arm and yanks me to him. He takes off his mask and I take off mine.
"Everything is okay Clarke." He smiles charmingly.
"I'm not scared." I state.
I stand close to Wells when I hear screaming coming from the other end of the party. Bellamy is there with the same girl. She's being taken somewhere. What did she do? Bellamy is crying out to her but other guards take her away. He tries to break through the other guards to get to her but he gets stopped. A tear drops from his face as he calls the name Octavia.
***
I'm in my room again, so frightened from the party. But I can't stop thinking about Bellamy, his faces appears everywhere I look. I know it might be selfish but the two things I feared most happened at the party. We had a random search.
And I think I might of met the love of my life.