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Clarke had been so distracted throughout the next few days, it wasn't till late thursday she noticed that Octavia and Raven seemed to be talking a lot more. Currently Clarke watched as Octavia stood next to the Ravenclaw table laughing at something Raven had said, Clarke noticed that Lexa was there too. Lexa was laughing, something that Clarke didn't see much, and was surprised Lexa had let her guard down around Octavia.
Lexa had a white button up blouse on with the sleeves rolled up, wearing the blue and silver Ravenclaw tie, neatly and tightly tied. Clarke also noted the two silver badges on the girls chest, one with a P on it 'prefect' and another with the letter C, 'Captain' . It didn't surprise Clarke that Lexa had be chosen as a prefect, Clarke knew Professor Flitwick adored Lexa.
Lexa seemed to have her hand marking the page of her book while looking at Octavia and Raven.
Clarke knew she had nothing to be jealous of, but it didn't stop the feeling coming up in her stomach. It was annoyance at Octavia for making Lexa laugh, for being the one to make her smile. 'Argh stop it Clarke', she thought. 'Its completely irrational and unfair on O' .
Speaking of, Octavia had now made her way back to the Gryffindor table and was now sneaking a piece of toast from Clarke's plate. Ignoring the brunettes actions "I didn't know you and Raven hangout now?"
Octavia rolled her eyes, clearly the question had come out a little more bitter then Clarke intend because Octavia replied "I guess Clarke, why, should i not?"
'Shit Clarke, you sound like a bitch' she though, "Sorry O, of course not, I just didn't realise you two got along" Clarke hoped the brunette believed her, and she really didn't mind Raven at all.
"Oh yeh, well you've been zoned out all week, and yeh we've studied together a few times, she's like super smart" Octavia yawned, clearly forgiving Clarke's harsh tone from earlier.
"You should study with us at the library tonight, Lexa will be there too" She continued, "we can have a cute study group going on" Octavia then grabbed the last bit of toast from Clarke's plate before mumbling something about missing her first class.
Clarke wondered if Octavia's invitation was a good idea, she figured the group worked well together in potions class, Raven was actually really smart, as was Lexa. Not to mention the fact that Clarke was finally ready to let Lexa in her life, that is if the brunette still wanted that. Clarke wondered if the brunette was even still into Clarke, she could have a girlfriend by now. She couldn't really expect Lexa to just wait around all holidays on the off chance Clarke was ready.
Sighing, Clarke headed towards the library as she had a free period after breakfast and figured she would begin the small pile of essays now building up in her bag.
The day went fairly slow, Transfiguration was amusing when Octavia almost poked Jaspers eye out with a rather wild description of her battling the giant squid last year, at which Clarke snorted rather loudly, earning a stern look from Professor McGonigal.
During Art class, Clarke finally relaxed for a moment, deciding she had no reason not to start spending more time with Lexa. Not to mention she hadn't be a very good friend to Octavia over the last few days, realising she had become caught up in her thoughts more than once.
Dinner came and went, and Clarke found herself following Octavia to the library. Taking a spot between two giant book shelves the girls sat down pulling out parchment and quills.
The library was already busy, so most of the tables were taken - clearly the teachers had starting their assault on the students earlier then expected, and Clarke was grateful she at least enjoyed her choice in subjects this year. It made the work load slightly more bearable.
"Cosy O" Clarke heard from behind them, turning to see Raven laughing at their spot, behind her Lexa was starring at her was a small smile. The two girls sat across from the Gryffindors and proceeded to follow Raven and Clarke with pulling out supplies.
Raven and Octavia seemed to share several classes together because they both got together talking about some assignment the had to start. Clarke figured she had better start this whole 'seeing if Lexa was still interested thing' and slowly leaned towards the girl, pointing out that they should continue on their potions essay, Clarke asking if Lexa had an luck with the third question.
Lexa seemed surprised that Clarke had taken the first step in talking to the Ravenclaw, but only hesitated for a second before moving closer, showing Clarke what she had done so far. Lexa had her potions book out, along with a large stack of parchment filled with neatly written notes, some in different inks - some highlighted and others crossed out. Clarke remembered seeing similar notes from the girl last year during their Astronomy classes.
About midway though Lexa explaining her theories on the fourth and fifth question Clarke realised she wasn't paying attention anymore.
Lexa had some sort of perfume on - maybe it was just the girl herself, but Clarke felt herself leaning into the sweet smell, it was intoxicating Clarke. She felt as if she could easily curl up against Lexa and fall asleep on the girl, sleeping with Lexa, yeah that sounded nice.
Lexa seemed to pick up on the blondes glazed eyes and gently poked the girl, "Clarke?" she laughed. "Clarke are you there?" The brunette waved her hand in front of Clarke, effectively getting her attention. "Shit, sorry Lex" realising a second too late what she had said. Going slightly red, Clarke watched as Lexa raised her eyebrows looking at her, but let it go, simply pointing to the notes in front of them saying "you can take my notes if you want, I don't need them anymore".
Grateful that the girl hadn't said anything and Clarke's slip, she took the notes from Lexa, thanking the girl before turning to her ink and quill as she begun to read over the Ravenclaw's notes.
Again admiring the girls notes, Clarke noted that Lexa wrote down not only the full question, but dates of when she added something - little boxes with alliterative answers to the question. Clarke realised that Lexa had answered several of the questions with several answers, in detail.
It was a strange feeling of pride Clarke had never felt towards anyone before. It's as if she wanted to point out the notes to every student and teacher at Hogwarts, just so they could see her in the same light as Clarke.
It wasn't till later that Clarke realised Raven and Octavia had left the Library, checking her old watch, Clarke saw that it was almost midnight. Looking over to Lexa who was silently focused on the book in front of her. Both eyes darting quickly over the pages, her hair was tucked behind her ears again, and she was bitting her lip in concentration.
Clarke smiled at the brunette in front of her, thinking to herself that Lexa was probably the most beautiful person she would ever meet. Lexa seemed to feel Clarke's eyes other because she startled Clarke "Stop starring" she said looking up at the blonde.
Clarke didn't even deny it, just stated "it almost midnight". Lexa smiled, looking around to see the library empty. "I guess we lost track of time" laughing, Lexa started to pack away her things, Clarke followed.
"I do this all the time" Lexa laughed, "sometimes I wake up in here". Clarke swooned at the talking girl. Imaging a confused Lexa waking up in the library with a book on her face, wondering where she was.
After finally putting all the books back, some of the books flying away, Lexa jumping to grab them, with all the grace of a seeker. Clarke's eyes going to the sliver of toned stomach on show as her Ravenclaw jumper rode up, while Lexa reached to put a book away.
Stopping her leering, Clarke grabbed the last of the books and tucked them hastily away, much unlike Lexa.
The two made their way towards the library exit. Rather quietly, neither of them spoke, but it wasn't an uncomfortable silence. Clarke actually felt quite safe in the presence of the girl.
Knowing that they were about to part ways, Clarke broke the silence. "Lexa" Clarke stopped just outside the library, again realising the two girls were much too close.
Of course getting distracted by everything that was Lexa Woods - "I -I just though you should know, Clarke paused, looking directly at Lexa, leaning forward ever so slightly.
I'm, ahh - ready" Clarke had felt nervous a few seconds ago, but with the brunette being so close, Clarke was only focused on the way Lexa made her feel - drunk, tipsy, but at the same time completely sober and completely present.
"I'm ready" Clarke repeated, reaching up she put her hand on Lexa's cheek, feeling the girls warmth flow to her palm before kissing the girl gently on the cheek. Reluctantly pulling away and turning to leave.
Clarke then added "If you're interested".
Smiling at Lexa's shocked face, Clarke walked down the corridor and up towards the Gryffindor Tower.
Yep, 'Clarke was the only one who could make Lexa look like that'.
Walking into her dorm room Clarke couldn't stop the smile on her face, even when she saw that Octavia was still up starring at the blonde. "Whats gotten into you?" the other Gryffindor said, giving Clarke a weird look. "Just got a lot of work done thats all" Clarke lied. Octavia rolled her eyes, "you sound like Raven, she's already given me a study timetable" Octavia moaned, looking at Clarke in disbelief, "Me. Clarke!, me a study timetable".
Laughing at her best friend, Clarke begun undressing, pulling on an over sized t-shirt and some shorts. Getting into bed Clarke lay opposite Octavia, pulling the blankets and smiling at the brunette in the other bed - "Night O".
Drifting off into a dream filled sleep, Lexa of course.
The next morning Clarke was walking down to breakfast with Bellamy and Octavia, both were arguing about Quidditch trails, which begun this weekend. "Will you two shout up" Clarke said, "I'm pretty sure last time we checked I was Captain of the team, their for I choose who makes it on" smirking Clarke added "so you two better behave because I have seem some eager 4th years who would happily take your places".
Bellamy mumbled "you wouldn't dare" and Octavia just gave Clarke a shove, which happened to result in Clarke running head first (for the second time) into a surprised Lexa leaving the Great Hall.
"Shit O!" Clarke said, Octavia only backed away into the Hall mouthing, "not my fault". Realising Lexa was still there, not only there, but Clarke had her hands on the brunettes waist. Hastily removing her hands she blushed, "hey Lexa, sorry about that", adding - "Octavia is a dead women"
Laughing at the blonde girl, Lexa joked, "this is the second time in two weeks you've run into me and you know these things come in threes, should I be watching out?". Clarke giggled, " don't pretend that you don't like it" winking, Clarke turned towards the Great hall. "See you in potions".