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Clarke wasn't sure what had gotten into Lexa, but the girl seemed to be a lot more talkative in potions, even walking over to the other side of the table to demonstrate to Octavia what Slughorn meant by twice counter clockwise and thrice clockwise stirring looked like.
Clarke didn't miss the not so subtle brush of Lexa's hand on Clarke as she made her way back to her seat, giving the blonde an innocent smile as she sat down.
Clarke then spent the rest of the lesson focusing on that instead of her potion.
Of course Lexa finished her potion before anyone else in the class, and 'perfectly' noted by Professor Slughorn. Lexa simply smiled politely at the teacher, let him go on about the beautiful colour of her potion. Raven mumbled something like 'smartass' under her breath and Octavia stifled a laugh, passing it off as a cough when Lexa looked at her.
With potions being followed up with defence against the dark arts, all of which the girls shared, the four made their way up to Professor Lupin's class on the third floor. "So when are you holding Quidditch tryouts Clarke?" Raven asked from in front of Lexa and Clarke.
"Probably this Sunday" Clarke replied, wondering if Lexa had planned out her tryouts already.
"Well you better make it afternoon, as Lexa booked out the field for Sunday morning". Raven answered Clarkes question. Gestured to the girl beside Clarke who was scribbling on some parchment, surprisingly navigating her way quite successfully though a large group of confused looking first years. "Oh, yeah" Lexa finally replied, "Sunday morning, tryouts, yes" Raven smiled a Lexa's brief response. Clarke was broken out of her swooning by Octavia yelling at Clarke about getting her shit together.
Arriving in Professor Lupins class, Octavia and Clarke sat down, the two Ravenclaws taking seats at the desk in front of them. Professor Lupin walked out from his office neighbouring the classroom and smiled warmly at the students. He looked tired as always, but not unhappy - as always.
The lesson consisted of Lupin explaining a number of defensive spells they would be covering throughout the year, having spent last week asking the students to write down any interests they had, and what they would be interested in learning. Clarke could see Raven in front of her leaning back on her chair, playing with what looked like a piece out of a muggle car engine. Lexa on the other hand was listening intently as always, writing notes and the professor spoke, looking over her glasses.
Afterwards, Lupin proceeded to start a slide show - showing a brief history of each spell they would go over in the next two terms, asking for students to take notes when necessary. Octavia groaned at the words - pulling out some parchment, a quill and ink.
Clarke followed, pulling out her quill and stealing some of Octavia's ink. As the class ended, Lupin apologised for the lack of practical in the lesson, promising to make up for it in the next class. Walking out of the class room, Clarke noticed that Lexa had stayed behind to talk to Lupin, seemly to which he listened intently, ushering her into his office. Looking around Clarke met eyes with Raven avoided Clarke's questioning look, and joined the girls stating, "I'm starving" leading them and her fellow Ravenclaw Monty Green towards the staircase.
At the end of the 3rd floor corridor, Octavia and Raven split off down to the library on their free line, Raven mumbling something about stopping by the Elf's in the kitchen for a snack. Clarke contained onto her Art class, remembering as Monty followed, that they shared the class together.
Taking a stool next to Monty and Harper, Clarke begun to wonder what Lexa was talking to Professor Lupin about. It didn't seem like a usual student teacher matter over a homework question - Lupin seemed almost worried. Clarke spent most of the lesson wondering about Lexa and worrying, only to be startled as the teacher called for the classes attention as she explained the homework she was giving.
Strangely in Charms, Clarke took a seat, watching as Octavia and Raven walked through the doors, but not Lexa. Once professor Flitwick begun teaching Clarke realised Lexa wasn't coming. Clarke wondered where the girl had gone.
Clarke noticed that Lincoin had taken a seat behind the girls, looked disappointed that Raven had taken the spot next to Octavia. Smirking at this, Clarke reminded herself to bring this up with O later.
It definitely felt like a friday Clarke thought, as the day finally came to an end. Walking into the Great Hall and taking a seat next to Bellamy she grabbed the jug of Pumpkin Juice on the table and pored herself a glass. Octavia soon joined Clarke and her brother, taking up about half the table with two plates of food. Bellamy looked at his sister shovelling down mashed potato with an amused look before turning to Clarke. "So Clarke, how well do you know Lexa Woods?"
Clarke instantly felt her cheeks warm at the question, wondering how Bellamy could possibly know. "Ahh what do you mean?" she replied, hoping Bellamy was just as clueless as his sister in her 'relationship' with Lexa.
"I mean! whats she like? I'm interested - she's hot" Clarke momentarily was reminded that Lexa was extremely attractive before scolding herself and turning to Bellamy. "Bell, I can't believe you still think i would hook you up with any girls anymore - not after the last fifty times"
Octavia snorted at this, almost choking on a chicken wing added "she's right Bell". Bellamy seemed annoyed replying "whatever, I guess - its not like I'm practically your big brother or anything". "Sorry Bell, but i dont think she's your type anyway" Clarke said, trying to change the subject, "excited for tryouts?"
Thankfully the boy moved on quickly, stating he was already writing a list of insults he could yell during the Slythrin tryouts - happening Saturday afternoon, and pointing out a girl from the hufflepuff table exclaiming, 'she's hot', drawing an eye roll from both the girls.
Clarke hadn't forgotten Lexa's absence since DADA and checked over to see if the girl was eating dinner, but Raven was sitting without Lexa, next to Monty and a fifth year girl.
Clarke welcomed Saturday, sleeping in past nine, rolling over to see Octavia was absent from the mountain of blankets on the girls bed. Clarke pulled out a shabby piece of Parchment and grabbed her wand from her bedside table. "I solemnly swear that i am up to no good" she spoke, being careful not to wake the sleeping dorm.
Watching as the parchment before her came to life, Clarke opened the map she had received years ago and begun absentmindedly looking over the school she called home. Suddenly reminded, Clarke found herself looking over towards the Ravenclaw tower, seeking Lexa's name.
There she was, in her bed (Clarke assumed) in the Ravenclaw tower. Clarke didn't want to seem like she was spying on the girl, so she folded up the map, tapped it was her wanted and muttered "mischief managed".
Clarke had made her way down to the Great Hall with Jasper. Taking a seat between the Blake siblings. Clarke grabbed some pieces of toast from the middle of the table, spreading some butter and jam on them. Relived it was a saturday - meaning no classes and as little study as possible. Octavia seemed to be rambling on the Bellamy about how much work he had done in his sixth year. Clarke felt herself looking over to the Ravenclaw table. Scanning it for Lexa.
She was there - Sitting next Raven, slightly further away then usual. Clarke could tell even from far away that Lexa was tired. Something else was wrong, but Clarke couldn't tell what.
Lexa seemed to abandon her food, standing up with a small smile at Raven, Lexa made to leave the hall.
Telling the others she'd be back, Clarke went to follow the Ravenclaw girl.
Catching up to the girl just outside the Great Hall she called out. "Lexa? Coming to a stop, the girl in front turned to see who had called her name, realising it was Clarke, she smiled slightly. Maybe that was just Clarke hoping.
However, all of Clarke's thoughts left her when she saw Lexa's face. The girl had a long scratch from her jaw, down her neck and covered by her sweater.
It was partially covered with makeup, but Clarke could still see it. Lexa knew it as well. "Lexa?" she said again, drawing closer to the brunette. "Lexa, what happened?" Clarke couldn't help the worry that came. "You missed Charms yesterday, and dinner". Not even realising it, Clarke had raised her left hand to where it was hovering over Lexa's cheek, not quite touching her face.
"Clarke please" Lexa said, "I had Quiddich practice during Charms, I asked Professor Flitwick if I could spend the time before trials and make up for it during dinner". "I'm okay Clarke, It was just an accident okay? I fell near some trees, scratched myself up pretty bad, but I'm fine, I promise".
Clarke's hand was now on the brunette in front of her. Lexa then smiled, "you were worried about me?" making the blonde blush. Letting her hand fall to the ground Clarke scoffed at the girl, pushing her gently. "You wish, no I was just hoping our competition for the Quidditch cup was out".
Lexa smirked at the obvious lie.
"Well captain to captain" Lexa said, "that cup is mine".
Looking Clarke slowly up and down, making a point to stop at her lips.
Lexa smiled, "see you later Clarke".
Leaving Clarke red faced and hot, Lexa walked towards the stairs.
At around twelve Octavia, Bellamy and Clarke decided to watch the Slytherins tryouts, making their way to the stands.
Octavia with a large box of popcorn, explaining 'Slytherins falling off their brooms was the best entertainment around'. It was a warm afternoon, and the Gryfindoors had opted to wear lighter clothing, soaking in the warmth of the sun.
As the green players flew on the pitch, Clarke noted the Captain, Finn Collins. He had a smug look on his face as he flew around the pitch with one hand lazily hanging off his broom.
After about an hour, in which Clarke actually paid attention to the passes and plays used by the Slytherins, both of which she doubted either of the Blake siblings did. Clarke and the two made their was back up to the castle.
Walking back Clarke wondered about her earlier conversation with Lexa. Had the brunette been honest with her? Of course Clarke couldn't understand why Lexa would lie, but it seemed odd - Lexa's absence yesterday, Raven avoiding Clarke's gaze in DADA. Not to mention the scratch on her neck. All of this didn't really seem like something to brush off as nothing.
Clarke knew Lexa had the right to privacy, Clarke also knew it was Lexa's business and Clarke shouldn't press the girl, but wether Lexa wanted to let Clarke in or not, the blonde couldn't deny she wanted to be a part of everything Lexa Woods.