A/N: This is a short chapter. Very, very short in comparison to the last two. It's been an eventful week so I haven't had much time to write. This is also a different format. It's all told through texts, no actual narrative. I apologize to those of you who don't like this huge change in chapters, but chapter 4 will be back to my normal, over descriptive, ridiculously long writing style! Enjoy.

Sunday

From Lexa: Have you finished packing yet?

From Clarke: No, mother. I'm too indecisive!

From Lexa: I do not find that hard to believe at all.

From Clarke: Shut up and come help me :(

From Lexa: If only I could. I always regret RSVPing to events, but none more so than this one in Boston tonight.

From Lexa: Is it weird that I'd rather be helping you pack right now?

From Clarke: I don't think it's weird. I think it's pretty cute. :)

From Lexa: I'm glad you think so, Clarke.

From Clarke: I should get back to packing, text me after your event? I should land in DC around 10 tonight

From Lexa: I will. However, feel free to go ahead and message me when you land. I tend to worry.

From Clarke: Haha, I can do that :)

From Lexa: Wonderful. I'll talk to you soon, Clarke.

From Clarke: Bye :) :)

From Clarke: I've landed in DC!

From Lexa: I'm glad. How was your flight?

From Clarke: It was fun! I became best friends with a nine year old boy who was sitting across the aisle. His name was Joey.

From Lexa: That's wonderful, Clarke. I'm so relieved you're finally making friends your own age.

From Clarke: Omg shut up lol

From Clarke: How's the benefit going?

From Lexa: About as well as I expected it to go. I promise you, I will have blisters on my palms from shaking so many hands and possibly a broken jaw from so many fake laughs.

From Clarke: This benefit sounds dangerous

From Lexa: Oh, you have no idea. You'll have to come with me to one sometime so you can truly understand.

From Clarke: I wouldn't be opposed to that :)

From Lexa: Really?

From Clarke: Ohhh Lexa. I'd go anywhere with you. The quicker you get that through your thick skull, the easier this relationship will be.

From Lexa: It's just hard to believe.

From Clarke: What is?

From Lexa: It's hard to believe that a woman as truly incredible as you would even be slightly interested in a mess like me.

From Clarke: Um. Did you really just refer to yourself as a mess? You're the most well put together person I've ever met in my entire life.

From Lexa: On the outside.

From Clarke: I'm going to fight you.

From Lexa: Why?

From Clarke: Be nice to yourself!

From Lexa: Fine, I'll try.

From Clarke: I'm pulling up to my mom's house so I'm going to let you go. I'll talk to you tomorrow though?

From Lexa: I certainly hope so.

From Clarke: Bye Lex :)

From Lexa: Bye, Beautiful.

Monday

From Lexa: I've decided to take the stairs this week.

From Clarke: Are you crazy? You do realize you live on the 16th floor, right?

From Lexa: I'm aware. It's a good workout.

From Clarke: Oh, right. I'm sure that's your only reason for taking the stairs this week, huh? ;)

From Lexa: Of course not, Clarke. The elevator is very lonely without you.

From Clarke: Aww, do you miss me? :)

From Lexa: I do. And, it's only Monday. I get the feeling that this is going to be a very long week.

From Clarke: When I get home, you have to stay with me for like a week straight to make up for this time apart. Deal?

From Lexa: Like stay at your apartment?

From Clarke: Yup. It doesn't matter if you agree or not. If you say no, I'll just kidnap you and tie you up in my room…so…

From Lexa: In that case, I think I'm going to say no…

From Clarke: Omg! You're bad lol

From Lexa: ;)

From Clarke: You better go get some work done, don't let me distract you all day!

From Lexa: I will put my phone away, but thoughts of you will still distract me endlessly.

From Clarke: Stop that

From Lexa: Stop what?

From Clarke: Saying things that make me want to kiss you. You're too far.

From Lexa: I apologize, Clarke.

From Lexa: I'm putting my phone up now.

From Clarke: Okay! Text me later today :)

From Lexa: I will definitely do that. Bye, Clarke.

From Clarke: Bye Lex :)

From Lexa: I'm regretting my decision to take the stairs.

From Clarke: Are you? I thought you were pretty in shape, shouldn't be a problem for you!

From Lexa: I thought I was in shape as well. I don't even breathe this heavy after I've done hours of calisthenics. Stairs are hard.

From Clarke: Hahaha, poor baby ;)

From Lexa: You should probably just come home so I don't have to take the stairs any more…

From Clarke: Or you could come to DC. My mom's house is one story, no stairs :)

From Lexa: You're already trying to introduce me to the family? I'm honored ;)

From Clarke: Haha, shut up. I'm like halfway kidding anyway. I know you wouldn't leave work to come down here so I'm just teasing.

From Lexa: Who says I wouldn't leave work?

From Clarke: Are you even allowed to miss work? Aren't you like…the God Emperor of that company?

From Lexa: Yes, I am the God Emperor. Meaning I can leave whenever I'd like.

From Lexa: Now I have to fly to DC just to prove you wrong.

From Lexa: Thanks a lot, Clarke.

From Clarke: Hahaha, whatever Lex. I'll believe that when I see it.

From Lexa: I need to work out.

From Clarke: Didn't you work out enough walking up those stairs?

From Lexa: Not quite enough.

From Lexa: I'll text you after?

From Clarke: You better :)

From Lexa: There's an early flight to DC on Wednesday. I should probably buy a ticket.

From Clarke: Don't tease me, young lady

From Lexa: I would never tease.

From Lexa: That's a lie. Teasing is very satisfying for me. Just not in this…situation.

From Clarke: I'm starting to realize that you are a pretty big flirt, Ms CEO. Haha

From Lexa: I apologize. I can tone it down if you'd like?

From Clarke: No! No, I like it :)

From Lexa: Good. Because I don't think I could actually stop flirting with you no matter how hard I try.

From Clarke: Good, don't stop :)

From Clarke: But seriously…are you considering coming to DC?

From Lexa: I am coming. But just to make sure you don't feel weird, I have set up a few meetings while I'm there. So it's for work as well.

From Clarke: But you're coming to DC?

From Lexa: I can get a hotel, I'd never impose at your mother's house.

From Clarke: You're coming to DC :)

From Lexa: I am. Is that okay?

From Clarke: I cannot wait to see you :) :)

From Lexa: And I cannot wait to see you either, beautiful.

From Lexa: We'll have to spend some time with Raven. I feel like I owe her a thank you.

From Clarke: Haha, I think we both do.

From Lexa: I'm about to fall asleep. I just wanted to let you know before I just randomly stop texting back.

From Clarke: Aww sleepy little baby. Go to sleep!

From Lexa: I'd rather keep talking to you until I can't manage to keep my eyes open for another second.

From Clarke: Ugh, you're doing it again Lex.

From Lexa: Doing what?

From Clarke: Saying things that make me want to kiss you.

From Lexa: I keep doing that. I'm sorry.

From Lexa: On the other hand, I am expecting an incredible kiss when I see you Wednesday. I'll settle for nothing less.

From Clarke: I'll be sure not to disappoint then ;)

From Lexa: Smart girl.

From Clarke: Go to sleep, God Emperor.

From Lexa: Yes ma'am.

From Clarke: Text me tomorrow. Goodnight :)

From Lexa: Goodnight beautiful.

Tuesday

From Clarke: What time is your flight tomorrow?

From Lexa: I leave JFK at 7 am.

From Clarke: Oh ew that's so early.

From Lexa: I would have gotten an even earlier flight had there been one available.

From Clarke: Why! Crazy

From Lexa: Because I can't wait to see you, Clarke.

From Clarke: Ughhh

From Lexa: Am I doing it again?

From Clarke: Of course you are. All you ever do is say things that make me want to kiss you. You're so good at it.

From Lexa: I practice in the mirror each night.

From Clarke: Hahaha, I actually don't doubt that.

From Clarke: Am I picking you up at the airport tomorrow?

From Lexa: I know it's going to be early, I don't want you to have to wake up early during your vacation. Gustus and I can get an escort to my hotel.

From Clarke: I can pick you up! I'm just going to roll up to the airport in pajamas. Also, I didn't know Gustus was coming! I miss him.

From Lexa: He has to come with me on all business trips. It's unsafe to go alone.

From Clarke: I understand. I can't wait to see BOTH of you! Tell him I said that ok

From Lexa: I told him. He simply grinned.

From Lexa: He has such a soft spot for you, Clarke.

From Clarke: I have a soft spot for him too! He's my favorite :)

From Lexa: And what am I?

From Clarke: My second favorite :)

From Lexa: Well. I guess I should take what I can get.

From Clarke: Go get some work done Lex :)

From Lexa: I should probably do that. Good call.

From Clarke: Text me later, hot stuff ;)

From Lexa: Gladly. Have a good day, Clarke.

From Clarke: You too!

From Lexa: I will never understand how it took you so long to pack. I've been home from work for an hour and I'm already finished.

From Clarke: How! It's so hard to choose outfits and backup outfits and backup backup outfits! Then trying to make it all fit into one suitcase?! Insanity.

From Lexa: I will admit that it might have been a little easier for me, since I will only be in DC for a few days. But it was still very easy to pick my clothing and pack it all into my bag.

From Clarke: Because you're probably just bring three suits or something

From Clarke: Which I'm TOTALLY okay with. You look so hot in a suit.

From Lexa: …I'm consider unpacking my casual clothes and bringing more suits now.

From Clarke: You look really hot in casual clothes too ;)

From Lexa: This is definitely good to know.

From Clarke: You're just really hot, Lex.

From Lexa: I'm certainly glad you think so.

From Lexa: You're beautiful.

From Clarke: I've told you before, flattery will get you everywhere.

From Lexa: That's what I'm hoping for.

From Clarke: Hey, I have a question

From Lexa: Ask your question, Clarke.

From Clarke: Does Gustus know we…have a thing?

From Lexa: I haven't specifically told him yet, but I'm certain he has an idea. I'll be the first to admit that I talk about you far too much.

From Clarke: Aww really?

From Lexa: It's practically constant.

From Lexa: Even to my coworkers who have no idea who you are.

From Clarke: You're literally adorable

From Lexa: You're the only person who ever calls me adorable, Clarke.

From Clarke: Probably because I'm the only person who gets to see this side of you, right?

From Lexa: That's absolutely true.

From Clarke: Good :) okay but back to the subject of Gustus…can I kiss you in front of him? Like at the airport?

From Lexa: You can kiss me in front of anyone.

From Clarke: Just making sure :)

From Clarke: You can kiss me in front of my friends too. Just so you know

From Lexa: Good. If you were to tell me I'm not allowed to kiss you in front of them, I'd have to decline the offer to spend time with them. I'm very selfish.

From Clarke: Hahaha, you're doing it again Lex.

From Lexa: I apologize.

From Lexa: I can't wait to see you tomorrow, Clarke.

From Clarke: I can't wait either :)

From Lexa: I should get some sleep now, since I have such an early morning. I'll text you tomorrow before my flight leaves then again once it lands?

From Clarke: Yes! Perfect. I'll meet you in baggage claim but still text me when you land!

From Lexa: I will. See you tomorrow, beautiful.

From Clarke: :) :) :)

From Clarke: Goodnight :)

Wednesday

From Lexa: Good morning, Clarke. Gustus and I are at our gate now waiting to board the plane. Are you awake?

From Clarke: I am! I'm so excited!

From Clarke: I get to see you in like an hour!

From Lexa: You act as if we haven't seen each other in months. It's been three and a half days, Clarke.

From Clarke: Whatever. You're trying to act all stoic and reserved but I know you're just as excited as I am ;)

From Lexa: I'm not going to deny that at all. I can't wait to see you.

From Clarke: Damn right :)

From Lexa: We're boarding now. I'll meet you in baggage claim in about an hour.

From Clarke: Can't wait! Fly safe! Don't let your arms get tired!

From Lexa: You're such a goofball, Clarke. See you soon.

From Clarke: :)

From Lexa: We've landed. Are you at baggage claim?

From Clarke: I am!

From Lexa: I'll see you soon then.

From Clarke: I! Can't! Wait!

From Lexa: :)

A/N: I've always assumed that modern Lexa is the type of person who starts double texting their crush without even realizing it. She never double texts anyone else. But she is constantly double texting Clarke. It's beautiful. Like I said, next chapter will be back to my normal writing style. Thanks for all the love. -h