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Lexa had been ordered straight home from the hospital by her mum and Dad, she was all for going over to Clarke's but Gustus and Indra where having none of it. So, all of the Woods' now find themselves sitting around the kitchen table. The three teenagers nervously waiting for their parents to break the silence. Lexa in particular hopes this is over soon, her hand is throbbing.
It seems that their father is going to be the one to speak first. "How likely is it that any of you are going to tell me what actually happened today?"
The three teenagers look at each other sheepishly. But none of them speak.
Gustus sighs and focuses his attention on Lexa. "Are you going to explain how you've ended up with a 6-inch wound across your palm?"
Lexa knows she has to offer him some sort of explanation, but the truth is not an option, she knows the only way to survive school with Nia Queen, is to not drop her in it regarding the knife. She doesn't need Nia to like her, but if she can earn her respect, then perhaps they stand a chance at co-existing.
"I'm not a hundred percent sure, she knocked me down in the fight I must have caught it on something on the ground. I don't really remember." She shrugs.
Gustus doesn't believe her and his expression conveys as much. He looks over Anya and Lincoln and knows he won't get the truth out of them either.
"You're grounded." Gustus is looking squarely at Lexa. Indra tenses she knows her youngest daughter isn't going to like this.
Lexa thinks about reacting. This is obviously so unfair, but she knows it's an ultimatum from her father, she's grounded unless she tells the truth. Not going to happen. So, she swallows the anger she feels and nods. "Can I go to my room?"
Gustus nods, and watches as his daughter leaves the room. He turns his attention back to his two remaining children. Lincoln just shakes his head, before following Lexa upstairs to his own room.
Anya grabs her car keys off the table. "I'm going out."
"Where are you going at this time?" Gustus demands from his eldest daughter.
"I'm not grounded, am I?" She glares at him.
"You will be if you keep that attitude up."
Anya sighs, she's angry, more so at Nia than her father. "I'm going to Raven's."
Gustus nods and she takes that as her cue to leave. She jumps straight into her car and pulls out of the driveway, truth is she isn't going to Raven's at all.
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Anya pulls up onto the unfamiliar driveway. The house is literally a mansion, she just had to pass through electric gates and everything. The Queen's really do run this city; and clearly it pays well.
Although Nia Queen had no prior knowledge of her visit, Anya isn't remotely surprised to see the younger woman stroll out of the front door, her cronies still flanking her at either shoulder.
Anya smirks as she takes in the appearance of her sister's tormentor. Lexa really went to town on her, she's black and blue and swollen. Anya steps out of her car to confront Nia, but it's the brunette who speaks first.
"Anya Woods, to what do I owe the pleasure."
Anya can't help her continued smirk at the trouble Nia had getting that question out. She's clearly in a great deal of pain. Good.
"I have something that belongs to you." Anya pulls out the blade as she speaks. Nia's eyes widen. She can't help but voice her confusion.
"I thought you would have taken that to the police?"
"Not our style." One of Nia's crew steps forward to take the blade from Anya, but the eldest Woods sibling steps back. Not so fast.
"I'm returning this on the understanding that you will leave my little sister alone."
Her glare never leaves Nia. The younger woman quickly decides that her spot on the soccer team isn't worth all this. She shrugs her shoulders. "Lexa's a better player than me anyway."
Anya instantly understands that this comment is Nia's agreement, and she allows the blade to be taken from her. Anya nods and turns to leave.
"Your sisters quite the fighter, maybe she could teach me some moves?"
Anya chuckles at Nia's words. No chance. But she doesn't dignify her with a response, instead she jumps back into her car. Her next stop, Raven's place, she has never lied to her parents before, she isn't about to start now.
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Lexa throws herself onto her bed when she reaches her room, her hand still throbbing. She hopes the painkillers kick in soon. Her thoughts quickly turn to her favourite blond, as they often do these days.
She reaches for her cell phone, and hits Clarke's number, she smiles when the call in answered inside two rings. Her smile grows at Clarke's first words.
"Lexa Woods, you should be asleep. You need to rest."
"Well hello to you too."
Clarke can hear the smirk in Lexa's tone. She can't help but relent. "Seriously though Lex, that's quite the injury you have there. Sleep helps the healing process."
"I know, I know. I promise I will try to get to sleep as soon as I'm done talking to you."
Clarke allows this. "Okay, that's acceptable. So, what can I do for you?"
Lexa giggles at Clarke's turn pf phrase, but its quickly replaced by a frown, when she remembers the reason for her call. "I'm grounded."
She sighs as she lets Clarke know, and continues to let Clarke know, just how terrible this news is, in case she hasn't figured out herself already. "Which means, that if my Dad insists on enforcing his completely unfair punishment, I won't be able to take you on our date Saturday."
Clarke is a little disappointed, and a little confused. "Why the hell have you been grounded?"
She's met by a lengthy exhale. "Because I refused to tell my Dad exactly what happened." She explains further. "I figure if I drop Nia in it about the knife, she will basically make my life hell. I've had enough of her shit already; so, I'm hoping that once she finds out I haven't spilled my guts about the weapon..."
"She might respect you enough to actually treat you like a human being?" Clarke finishes.
"Exactly." Lexa nods.
Clarke tuts. "Well it's probably a good idea, but it sucks that we can't go out Saturday."
"Well I'm hoping my dad realises just how unfair he's being by then, so I haven't lost all hope just yet. Plus, I was thinking that we could go to the Soccer match on Friday night. There's no way my dad will expect me to miss that, plus I can't play because of my hand. I know you're probably already going to watch Octavia or whatever…"
Lexa is rambling, Clarke thinks it's cute, and she's also pretty relieved she isn't the only one who turns into a rambling mess when she's nervous.
"Lexa, I would love to go the soccer match with you on Friday night."
Lexa feels the relief pour out of her. She still can't believe how Clarke can reduce her to this panicky mess. She swears she had more game than this back in Ton DC.
"That's great. Right well I better go and try and get some sleep. Doctors' Orders, right?"
"Correct." Clarke is still grinning like an idiot. "Sweet dreams Lex. I'll see you tomorrow at school."
"Good Night Clarke."
Lexa thought she would struggle to sleep, but after her chat with Clarke, she slept more soundly than she has in a while.
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Lexa is apprehensively walking into school. As usual since this whole Nia Queen episode started, she's flanked at either side by Anya and Lincoln. However, this morning, she's also joined by Clarke, who slipped her hand into Lexa's as soon as she saw her and is currently cuddled into her side as they approach the entrance to the main building; Octavia who has hold of Lincoln's hand; and Raven who is casually chatting away to Anya; Bellamy has even joined them for the walk, he's currently talking to Lincoln over his little sister's head. Lexa can't quite believe how quickly the 7 of them have become friends, she really feels like she can rely on them for anything and vice versa. It makes the uncertainty over her entrance into school and the nerves she feels, a little less somehow.
As they enter the main school building, Lexa holds her breath as she spots Nia Queen who apparently has been waiting for her. Everyone else tenses, but no one speaks as their foe makes her way over. She disregards the others her focus solely on Lexa.
The tension is palpable, as they all wait for Nia to make the first move.
Nia just smirks, and holds out her hand to Lexa. A Truce. Lexa looks down at the outstretched hand, she knows exactly what it means. She would be a fool to turn it down. After a second or two of contemplating what to do, she looks Nia in the eyes, and shakes her outstretched hand. She actually hears the relief pour from her friends and family.
Nia still with the infuriating smirk on her face speaks. "See you at training on Monday." Then she's gone. Turning back and disappearing the way she came. Lexa watches her go, she has a feeling that this won't be the end of the war between her and Nia whilst they both attend at Polis High, but it will do for now.
She looks at Clarke who has the most brilliant smile on her face, and lets the breath that she didn't know she was holding out. The group disbands and the various age groups head off towards their home rooms.
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Lexa is currently in Math, it's her least favourite class. Firstly, because it's the only class that she doesn't have a least one of her friends in with her; secondly because the teacher seems the genuinely hate her; and thirdly, because it's, well, Math. It seems today she is going get a fourth reason. Finn Collins.
Her arch rival has just crossed the threshold, apparently deciding to attend his first math lesson of the semester, given that he's most definitely been missing from all the rest. Lexa starts to panic as he makes his over to her, until she realises that the only empty seat in the whole class is next to her. Great.
"Hey. Lexa, right?" Finn speaks casually as he sinks into the set next to Lexa.
Lexa nods, intrigued that this boy has initiated contact with her so casually and so quickly. Intrigued enough to actually converse with him it seems. "Yeah. And you're Finn."
He smirks, its confident and genuine, not something she expected from him, she thought he'd be dripping in arrogance. Finn continues to speak. "And we both want Clarke."
Lexa feels her jaw stiffen. "From what I hear, you had her; and you blew it."
She watches as the boy's expression is suddenly overtaken by sadness. "Yeah. I blew it. I blew with Clarke, with Raven. Hell, with the whole damn group."
Lexa has to ask. "Why on earth would you do what you did?"
Finn is actually a little taken aback that Clarke has clearly shared that part of her history with Lexa already. This chick has only been at the school a couple of weeks.
Lexa is still waiting for an answer. "I don't know." He laughs bitterly. "In fact, I do know, it's every guys dream right, two beautiful girls." He shakes his head.
Lexa although appalled, senses that he hasn't finished, she allows him to continue. "I swear that's not me at all, I'm not that guy. But it was just kind of happening, and I let it, and before I knew it I was in too deep, and I was scared I'd end up hurting one of them."
"So instead you ended up hurting them both."
He nods in agreement. "And myself, and Bellamy and Octavia for that matter."
Lexa hopes her next words don't come across as sounding too dense. "You seem sorry."
Finn's confused. "Well yeah, of course I'm sorry. I ruined everything."
Lexa tries to explain further. "But you don't act sorry. That stunt you pulled at the fair."
Finn becomes slightly defensive. "I was drunk…" before he can continue the pity party Lexa cuts him off.
"You got drunk, because you feel sorry for yourself, not because you're sorry for what you did. It's pretty selfish Finn."
He manages to bite his tongue, and actually think about what Lexa has said before he retaliates; and he finds that she's exactly right.
"You're right, I'm a selfish, self-absorbed, prick." He gives her a wry smile and she finds herself returning it.
She decides that as she is such a good mood today, thanks to Nia's truce, she will offer him an olive branch. "Clarke wants to be your friend again. You need to do better if you want that to happen."
He eyes her suspiciously. "Seriously, you'd be okay with me, Clarke's ex-boyfriend coming back into her life."
Lexa raises her eyebrows, and manages to keep deadly serious. "Dude after how you treated her, there's no way she's ever taking you back as anything more than a friend. I'm not worried."
Finn doesn't know how to take it, given the expression on Lexa's face, he was pretty sure she was just being really nice to him, too nice in fact. Lexa can't take the puppy dog look on his face, and her face breaks into a huge grin followed by a quiet giggle. Finn actually sighs in relief. Lexa isn't so bad after all. Maybe with her as an ally he can get his friendship back on track with Clarke, and Raven, and the rest of the group.
He leans back in his chair, chewing in the end of his pen deep in thought as to just how he is going to go about actually doing it. Lexa watches him smiling, she knows how much it will mean to Clarke if he stops acting like a complete dufus.
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Lexa knocks on Clarke's front door and waits patiently for the stunning blonde. It's Friday night, and the first friendly soccer match of the season. Unfortunately, Lexa's hand as suspected has kept her out of the match, she couldn't help the smile that hit her lips when she heard that Nia also wouldn't be eligible for the match due to a concussion she received in an accidental fall, the official reason. She made sure that Nia hadn't seen her smirk, that truce is a fragile one she's sure.
On the plus side, the fact that she's out injured at least means that she gets to spend the evening with Clarke. It's has she's having this thought that the front door to the Griffin residence swings open and she's met by the most brilliant smile.
"Hi." Lexa can't help the stupid grin that forms on her face at the sight of a smiling Clarke.
"Hi, yourself." Clarke looks Lexa up and down, she seriously doesn't know how she managed to get someone so hot to actually want to date her.
"You ready to go? Anya's going to drive us, she Raven and Lincoln are already in the car."
Clarke nods. "Cool let's get going." She skips past Lexa swinging her front door closed behind her, makes her way to the car and greets all of her friends, she jumps in the back seat next to Raven, and Lexa sweeps in beside her.
Once the journey starts, Clarke concentrates on Lexa. "How's your hand?" She poses the question as she reaches over and grabs her uninjured hand and takes it into her lap encased in her own hands.
Lexa smiles at the action, she loves how comfortable she and Clarke have become with each other in such a short space of time. "It's alright, still a little sore, but nothing compared to a few days ago. I'm hoping to go training on Monday."
Lincoln smirks from the front seat. "We'll see what dad has to say about that."
Lexa frowns, her father has kept up his unreasonable stance towards her all week, it was actually a stressful effort to get permission to attend tonight.
Clarke grins at the expression on the brunette's face. "I assume that means you're still grounded, and I have a free Saturday night."
Lexa's frown grows. "As of right now, yes. But I have a plan to put into action tomorrow that will hopefully set me free."
Lincoln chuckles again. "She means she's going to be annoying as hell until dad can't stand the sight of her and relents."
Lexa grins. "I have a 100% success rate to date." Clarke chuckles, as does Raven.
"Where's Bell? Are we picking him up?" Lexa poses the question.
Anya provides an answer. "He's meeting us there, he's catching a ride with his parents."
Lincoln tenses at the mentions of Octavia's parents, it doesn't go unnoticed by Anya, who can't help but tease. "What's wrong little brother, not ready to meet the parents yet?"
Lincoln pales. "They're not coming to meet me."
The rest of the occupants in the car stifle giggles. Anya puts him out of his misery. "Relax Romeo, they're just there to watch O play, Bell said he's just getting a ride with them, they will do their own thing once they get there."
The colour returns to Lincoln's cheeks. Raven can't help but once again mull over the relationship between Anya and Bellamy, they've clearly been in contact today, meaning they must have each other's numbers. She's not sure why but that really bothers her.
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Lexa, Clarke, Anya, Raven, Bellamy and Lincoln have positioned themselves on the bleachers right at the front, making sure to give Octavia their full support. O has been on fire, she's scored a hat trick already, and the game isn't over yet, although there isn't much longer to go. Lexa had been particularly enamoured by Clarke's robust support for O, she looks forward to getting out there herself in the hope that the blonde will become her own personal cheerleader.
Clarke has loved this, everyone getting on so well, her and Lexa being very affectionate with each other, she wasn't sure how Lexa would be with public displays of affection, but they have been holding hands and sharing kisses throughout the whole match, Clarke feels so lucky that this amazing woman has come into her life.
She frowns, as she sees a familiar figure come into view. She braces herself for this amazing evening to take a turn for the worse. Finn Collins is heading over to the group.
Lexa senses the change in Clarke's moods, and follows the blondes eyeline, her smile falters a little, but she retains a little hope following her chat with the boy earlier today.
Finn sheepishly arrives at the group, to be fair everyone has now noticed him, and the mood has become rather more tense than it was a few moments ago.
He smiles at Lexa first of all, and she can't help but reciprocate, hopeful that he here to start making amends.
"Hey Lexa." Clarke's eyes widen as she takes in the smile on her face, and even further when Lexa accepts Finns outstretched hand.
"Finn nice to see you again." Finn grins he knows the rest of the group must be losing their minds right now.
"You enjoying the game?" The two of the, carry on the conversation as if there's no one else there.
"I'd much rather be out there, but I guess it's not too bad on this side of the white lines." She strengthens her grip on Clarke's hand, and snuggles further into the bemused blondes side.
Finn chuckles at the action, and the look on Clarke's face. "Yeah I bet." He glances to Clarke again. "Nice to see you Clarke."
She just nods and smiles, she's too shocked to do anything else. He then turns his attention to Raven. "You too Rae."
Raven is still a little suspicious of the boy that broke her heart. "Uh uh." It's all she can manage right now, Finn gets it.
"Bellamy, you too. Hopefully I'll see you guys around." He heads off as sheepishly as he arrived. Small steps.
Lexa starts to concentrate on the game again as if nothing has just happened. She even whoops when Octavia takes a shot on goal. She glances around the group, and notes that all eyes are on her, all with matching astonished expressions.
"What?" Lexa whines at her friends.
Clarke takes on the role of spokesperson of the group. "Did we just enter an alternate universe, where you and Finn are friends?"
Lexa smirks. "Not an alternate universe, no. But I guess potentially we could be friends?"
"Since when?" Clarke doesn't attempt to hide the shock from her voice.
"We have math together, I guess we had a chat. Plus, I know how much you want him back in your life, so if he puts some effort into being less of a dick, the least I could do is put some effort into getting to know him." Lexa shrugs.
Clarke's expression changes from shocked to absolutely thrilled. Lexa has literally just made her melt. "You are seriously perfect."
Lexa can't help but beam at Clarke, although it she doesn't get a chance to respond, as Clarke's lips are on hers in an instant, this time they don't stop at just a peck.
The rest of the group who had been watching in awe, all start to roll their eyes. "Get a room guys." Is the heckle from Bellamy.
"Smooth work Lex." Is Raven's contribution.
Lincoln just slaps his sister on the back, whilst she's still mid kiss, before they all turn their attention back to the game.
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The match is over, a comfortable 6-0 victory for Polis High, with Octavia claiming player of the match. Most of the group ran down pitch side to congratulate O on an awesome game. Leaving Anya and Raven on the bleachers alone.
"O really is some player." Anya breaks the awkward silence that always seems to descend when the two of them are alone together.
"Yeah, she's great, but from what I hear she'll be even better once Lexa is in the team." Raven smiles.
Anya agrees. "Lexa is a great player. Standing up to Nia was definitely worth it."
The air between them becomes awkward again. Anya needs to ask something. "So that was Finn."
Raven is slightly shocked that Anya would mention him. She'd told Anya all about Finn and what he did to her and Clarke, way before any of this weirdness started to happen between them. "Yeah that was him."
Anya frowns. "I didn't think pretty boy would be your type."
Raven smiles, for some reason happy that Anya cares at all. "It's not really."
Anya feels a little braver. "So, what is your type then?"
She catches Raven's eyes and the stare between them becomes electric, neither able to look away. It makes raven feel alive. But she loses her nerve, and breaks the stare. "I don't have a type."
"Good to know." Anya's confidence continues.
Raven isn't feeling quite as confident. She looks at the ground nervously. "We all know what your type is, curly brown hair and abs for days right." Raven laughs trying to at least portray an ounce of confidence.
Anya rolls her eyes, Raven has clearly just described Bellamy. "I don't know how many times I have to tell you I'm not interested in Bellamy."
Raven shrugs. "It's not really any of my business who you're interested in, is it?"
The electric gaze returns, but before it has a chance to go any further, they are broken apart by the sound of Octavia's voice. "Guys, were heading to the Dropship for burgers."
Raven smiles at Anya before turning around and heading towards the group. Anya shakes her head and follows.
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To say Lincoln and Bellamy demolished their burgers would be an understatement, much to the disgust of the rest of the group. However disgusting eating habits aside, the boys, Octavia, Anya, Raven, Lexa and Clarke have had had an amazing evening at the burger joint, it's strange but really wonderful how quickly and easily the seven of them have become great friends.
Lexa frowns as she glances at her cell phone which has started to light up, flashing dad on the screen. The phone takes the attention of everyone at the table.
Anya speaks. "You better answer it Lex, you've got no chance of getting out tomorrow if you don't."
Lexa knows she's right, so she clicks accept and the rest of the group falls silent, and waits with baited breath.
"Hello."
Lexa sighs. "Fine."
She ends the call and looks out sadly to the rest of the table. "I have to go. Apparently, my sentence was lifted for the game only."
She starts to rise from her seat. Anya speaks. "I'll give you a ride."
"No don't worry about it, no point in ending everyone's fun huh. I can walk it's not that far from here."
Clarke is next to speak. "You haven't even finished."
"Anya's right, I need to do as he says today to stand any chance of getting out tomorrow."
"I'll come with you." Clarke rises and starts to gather her things together.
"Clarke, you don't have to, stay and have a good time."
"I want to." She looks at Octavia and Raven. "Rae, if you want to crash at mine tonight you're more than welcome." Raven just nods.
"See you in the morning O." Clarke slings her bag over her shoulder, and looks at Lexa expectantly. Lexa just smiles. "I guess I'll see you guys later."
Everyone shouts their goodbyes as the two make their exit.
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Lexa chivalrous as ever, walks Clarke to her front door as usual.
"You better get home, I don't want you getting into any more trouble."
"You're probably right to be fair." Lexa sadly agrees.
Clarke squeezes her arm. "Keep me updated about tomorrow."
Lexa nods, and without further ado leans in to give Clarke a good night kiss. Clarke responds readily and it's not long before they're lost in the kiss; tongues duelling, and a fight between the, to pull the other closer. Lexa slips her hand under Clarke's jacket and starts to stroke the bare skin of her back, which in turn causes Clarke to bury her hands deeper into the brunette's wild locks.
Neither is sure how long they stand there at Clarke's front door engrossed in each other. Although both could probably tell you the exact time they heard the noise of someone clearing their throats.
The pair pull apart at the speed of light, and Lexa is sure she turns a bright shade of crimson red, when she sees Clarke's mum standing staring at them.
"Doctor Griffin. I'm really sorry." Lexa stumbles over her words. "I better get home."
She glances quickly at Clarke before heading quickly towards her house. Clarke has to cover her mouth with her hand to hide her laughter as she watches Lexa retreat. She turns back to her mum, who is also trying her best to get her laughter under control.
"Impeccable timing as always mother." Clarke smirks.
Abby puts an arm around her daughter's shoulder and leads them both inside. "And here I was thinking that my only daughter would be happy to see me on a Friday night."
"It is a rather astonishing turn up for the books." Clarke eyes her mother, and she can tell immediately from the way her mother looks away that she won't be sticking around.
"I've just come to grab a change of clothes. We're rammed, they need me to work a double."
Clarke just nods sadly as her mom disappears upstairs to grab the things she needs. Her heart aches a little. She really hoped her mom was home for the night.
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The following day as promised, Octavia is round at Clarke's, with Raven too obviously who had spent the night.
"So, what are the chances that Lexa is going to be relieved of her punishment so you two can get it on later." Octavia wiggles her eyebrows as she speaks.
Clarke throws a cushion at her head. "That is not what tonight is about; and to answer your question, no positive update as yet, but she is trying."
Raven laughs at the exchange between her two friends. "Anyway, what about you O, you and Lincoln doing the dirty yet?" This time it's Raven that wiggles her eyebrows.
Octavia laughs. "Nope not yet. He's special. I want things with him to be special."
The joking stops, Clarke and Raven can both see that Octavia is falling hard for Lincoln, in the same way that Clarke is for Lexa, the woods certainly do have a certain spell to cast. Octavia decides to not let the seriousness dwell.
"Anyway Rae, what's the dealio with you and the other Woods sibling? It would be kind of cool if we each nabbed ourselves a Woods."
Raven shakes her head. "there's really nothing going on between me and Anya."
Octavia decides to play with a fire a little. "Well if there is anything there, you need to make a move quickly, Bellamy seems interested."
Raven's head snaps up and the look she gives Octavia leaves her friend in no doubt that she actually is interested in the oldest Woods sibling. She decides to leave it there for now, knowing that raven will deal with whatever it is as and when she wants to, on her own terms at least.
Clarke breaks the tension. "Anyway… do you have plans with Lincoln tonight?"
"I do. He's taking me for dinner. He's so cute." Octavia gets the dreamy eyes again, and Clarke and Raven catch each other's gaze and roll their eyes.
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There's a similar conversation happening at the Woods residence, where Lexa, Anya and Lincoln are all sitting around the dining table in the kitchen.
"So, Lincoln, you and Octavia later." Lexa's tone confirms that she's teasing. Her next words confirm as much. "It's got to be at least the third date, right?"
He knows exactly what his sister is implying. "Come Lex it's not like that."
Anya is suddenly more interested in the conversation. Lincoln continues. "I like her. I really like her."
"Wow, she must have magical powers if she managed to tame you." Anya is genuinely surprised.
"It is what it is An, I think when you find someone that just might be perfect for you, you don't want to do anything that might mess it up. You know." He shrugs.
Lexa knows exactly what he means. "I know."
Anya thinks she might have an idea where he's coming from. "I know."
Her younger siblings don't hide their shock at Anya's admission, Lexa can't help but wonder if Anya is musing about Raven or Bellamy, she's obviously very close to both of them. Anya quickly changes the subject.
"Anyway Lex. How's operation get ungrounded going?"
Lexa smiles. "Well I for one feel like I've been exceptionally annoying today."
"I can vouch for that." Lincoln laughs as Lexa throws a napkin at him.
It's at this moment that Gustus wanders into the kitchen. He looks over at his three children, he knows what they all think of him for grounding Lexa, he knows himself that he's being unfair. Whatever passed between Lexa and Nia has clearly come to some sort of amicable conclusion if the last week at school is anything to go by.
A silence descends over the room as the three teenagers wait for their dad to speak.
He decides to put them out of their misery. "Lexa." He has the full attention of the room. "Grounding is lifted. You are free to roam the world again."
A smile erupts into Lexa's face, and she glances over to her brother and sister with an I told you so grin. Anya can't help but roll her eyes. Gustus it appears hasn't finished. "Don't think it's got anything to do with your antics today. You served your time admirably."
Gustus exits the kitchen, and despite her father's words Lexa glances back to her siblings. "100% record. Never fails."
Lincoln and Anya both laugh as Lexa grabs her phone and shoots off a text to Clarke to let her know that their date is most definitely on later.
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