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Author's Note: Thank you all for the nice reviews! Hope you like this because the story is almost over
XOXOXOX
(FLASHBACK)
It's been two days since Clarke confronted Wells on who it was that really turned her father to Chancellor Jaha, thus killing him. They were still on shaky ground but it was like a giant rock was lifted from her shoulders. She no longer had to hide Octavia, she could talk to Bellamy (well fight with him) and she no longer had to hate Wells.
Wells may not have been as important in her heart as Octavia was, but he was still special to her and not having him as her friend was hard on her. The sky box was a lonely place, with only your thoughts to comfort you and she will be honest when she says the hate she was feeling towards Wells weighed on her. It was slowly blackening her heart and with it gone, she can finally ease up a little.
She walks over to him as he sits by himself against a large tree. She sits down beside him and looks where he is to see him watching Bellamy, Murphy, Atom, and Miller bribe the kids more food if they take their wrist bands off.
She shakes her head. Bellamy was an asshole. Yes, he was an asshole to her all the time but she knew he was better than this and it bothered her to see him act this way. Whatever he did to get down here must have been bad if he wants everyone on space to think they are dead. Octavia was already getting sick of her brother's attitude with her; trying to shelter her from everything and they haven't even been on Earth for a week! If he decided to run and try to take O with him, Clarke isn't positive O would follow her brother.
"I can't believe you kept this secret from me all these years." Wells says breaking their peaceful silence. She thought he was talking about Octavia and he had every right to be a little upset with her since it was supposed to be the two of them against everyone else but she wouldn't change her decision if she had a second chance.
"I did what I had to do for someone I love. Octavia is like a sister to me." She says looking at him but he was still looking at Bellamy and his crew.
"No, that makes sense; I know you had reasons for keeping her safe. If I had a friend that would be floated for just being born I would try and hide her too. I would have never been as successful as you but I would have tried. I mean the other thing." He says and she looks at him confused.
"What thing?"
"Bellamy. You pulled the strings to get him the job as a guard; that's why Dashnaw touched you in the med bay and told my father you wanted it. You did that for Bellamy." Wells doesn't even bother to make it into a question, he was so sure that's what happened. It made so much sense to him now. His whole life he knew Dashnaw was a pig and an asshole. His own mother; the sweetest person on The Ark wouldn't even look at him when she was alive. Dashnaw was a pervert but he wasn't stupid to touch a council member's daughter...unless he thought he could get away with it.
Clarke's eyes look away but she doesn't deny it. Of course he was right but it hurt to hear him say it so nonchalantly. She forgets that Wells did know a good part of her and paid attention to everything around him.
"He can't ever know." She says seriously and he nods even though she wasn't looking at him.
"I won't tell him about Dashnaw. I won't tell him you're in love with him either." He states shrugging and she whips her head to him and her eyes go wide.
"What?!" She asks surprised. How could he possibly think that? All her and Bellamy have done since dropping on Earth was fight.
"I see the way you look at him Clarke. You look at him in the way I dreamed you would look at me. You may not even know it, but you care for him. You could even love him if given the chance." He says softly and Clarke just looks at him sadly.
She takes his hand in hers and holds it tight; never denying what he says.
(End of Flashback)
His eyes were darting around her room and he looked like he was trying hard to stay where he was and not bolt out of the cabin like it was on fire. This was stupid, why did he think this was a good idea!?
"Is this how you really feel?" She whispers after a minute or two of silence. She has to ask. Her feelings for Bellamy have always been strong; since the moment she met him. She has to know if this is how he really feels about her.
Bellamy looks at her and gives a sheepish smile.
"Yeah. That's how I really feel about you." He admits and he honestly isn't sure what she was going to say. Clarke is the most unpredictable person he has ever met. She could just nod and say thanks or she can tell him she doesn't feel the same; she can do anything and it would be a complete surprise to him.
Clarke nods her head and smiles to herself before slowly closing the book and placing it next to her on the bed. He...loves her. When or how this happens Clarke doesn't really want to examine right now. She stands up from the bed and moves closer to him as slow as she can. Step by step until she is inches away from him. Her face so close to his, she can feel his hot breath dancing on her skin.
"That is the most romantic thing anyone has ever done for me." She whispers as her hands touch his making his breath hitch. She gives them a light squeeze.
He swallows hard before saying, "You're worth it and more." He answers back as her hands move from his to his arms. Stroking his bare skin sensually.
Clarke bites her lip.
"No one has ever treated me the way you have. The good and bad." She states before her hands reach his shoulders. His shoulder slump a little. Maybe he wasn't reading this situation right, maybe she was trying to let him down easy. He used to be so horrible to her.
"I trust you. With the camp, with O, with my life." She says before taking one hand and stroking his cheek making him look deep into her eyes.
She looked so serious but so gentle at the same time. How was that even possible?!
"I think I can trust you with my heart as well." She finally admits and his eyes go wide.
Did she say what he thinks she just said!?
Before he can say anything, she leans in close and kisses him softly on the lips. It was like magic. There might not have been a string quartet or fireworks but it was perfect all the same. Her lips felt like heaven against his and he couldn't stop the moan from escaping his mouth as he pulls her in closer and kisses her deeper.
She responds immediately, opening her mouth to let his tongue lightly play with hers. Gentle, yet playful teasing at first. Yet soon they both realized this wasn't a dream and their personalities quickly turned their kisses passionate as they fought for dominance.
Bellamy pulls her so close to his body he wasn't sure where he ended and she began but he didn't care. The Ark could come down, they could be under attack and he didn't think he would realize it. He was kissing a goddess and nothing was going to stop him.
Except when breathing became an issue of course.
They break apart reluctantly, still wrapped up in each other. Hard pants coming from both of them as they continue touching each other, unable to get enough.
Clarke gives a content laugh as she hugs Bellamy closer to her. They still had a lot to figure out but for now, she wanted to stay in their little bubble of happiness.
Tomorrow they would figure it out.
XOXOXO
The next morning, Bellamy once again found himself in Clarke's bed with her wrapped up with him. Only this time he doesn't need to deny the pure and utter joy he feels having her in his arms. Having her as his.
He holds her even closer to him, relishing the feeling of her in his arms so freely. He can't believe this is real. He holds her even after he feels her stir and she rubs her sleepy eyes and gives him a tired smile.
"I'm surprised you're still here. Yesterday you bolted." She teases him as she snuggles in closer to his warm chest. She wasn't ready to wake up yet.
He chuckles.
"Nothing better than this right here and yesterday I had no idea how you felt about me." He says lightly and she hums in agreement.
"I couldn't agree more." She whispers before knowing they needed to talk before reality came.
She leans up out of his warmth and looks at him.
"What happens now? Should we tell the camp? I don't want them to question us because our loyalty is compromised." She says seriously and he nods in agreement.
"I know what you mean but I don't think we need to worry about that so much. I think they were just waiting for us to get together. O has been making some not so subtle hints." He teases and she shakes her head in amusement.
"I guess you're right. I overheard them call us 'Mom and Dad' the other day." She admits and his eyes go wide.
"Oh thank God you heard it too! I thought I was hearing things!" He exclaims and they both laugh. It was nice. This whole thing felt so natural to them. They were comfortable with each other for awhile now and it seems like that hasn't changed since admitting their feelings.
"I think we should have another meeting. We need to talk about what the camp wants to do about The Ark anyway so this can just be an opening topic." Bellamy says and she nods. He was right they needed to come up with a decision about their elders on The Ark.
If they came down here and demanded control, they would not last long down here. On Earth, being the eldest didn't mean everything was handed to you. Everyone was equal and everyone had to work hard to survive. If they couldn't accept that, there would be a problem; especially if they went to war with their newest allies.
After a couple minutes, they get up and start getting ready for the day. It was almost first light so they had to make sure as soon as the sun rose, they could gather their campers to discuss the important matters.
They both walk outside, close but not hand in hand and see only Monty and Jasper were up. They were starting their chores early; Monty had bathroom duty and Jasper was cleaning up the fire from the night before and he had to get some water from the lake not too far.
"Hey look who it is!" Jasper tells Monty happily. He can not wait until Clarke and Bellamy got together. Before he came to Earth it was just him and Monty; best friends for life but since coming down here he got along with so many people and became an important asset to The 100. He saw Clarke like a little sister and he can see how happy Bellamy makes her. It was the same with Bellamy; everyone and he means EVERYONE can see how smitten he is with Clarke. Jasper was telling everyone in camp they were "Bellarke" but everyone likes calling them Mom and Dad better.
Clarke grins happily before walking over to her two friends to give them a hug.
"Good morning! I see you two are getting an early start on your chores. Any exciting plans?" Clarke asks curiously.
Monty and Jasper grin at each other.
"Well I know I was just planning on going to the lake and maybe trying to learn to swim but Monty...well him and Miller have plans since he only has skinning duty today." Jasper smirks at Monty who was trying to hold in his blush and both Bellamy and Clarke smirk.
"Well we don't want to ruin your plans, but as soon as everyone is up we need to have a quick meeting about the Ark and what everyone came up with." Bellamy says sending Monty a quick grin.
Yeah, he may have told Miller to get his head out of his ass and make a move on Miller before someone else did. Miller was a little freaked about everyone being so cool with him; he never actually admitted his feelings for the Asian it to anyone but it didn't matter he was Miller and Miller was family; the camp loves him just the way he is.
Monty nods seriously. He thought long and hard about what he wanted to say about The Ark situation and he had some compromises that he wanted to discuss with the camp.
"Sounds great! I'm going to see if anyone else is up." Monty says giving a quick hug and kiss on the cheek to Clarke and nodding to his other two friends before he makes his way to the closest tent, which just happened to be Octavia's.
He mutters her name softly before moving the tent flap a little for him to peak inside. When he looks, he sees Octavia still in bed, wrapped in Lincoln's embrace! Oh shit, Bellamy was going to freak!
"Octavia." He hisses in a whisper. She moans a little but was still asleep. He sees Lincoln wake up immediately and he looks a little afraid to be caught.
"Octavia..." Lincoln whispers into her hair kissing it gently to wake her. Last night was amazing. Never before has he made love to a woman like her and he knew he will do anything to keep her by his side.
Octavia rubs her eyes and smiles at him.
"Mornin' baby." She mutters contently and she hears a distinct cough startling her. She whips her head to see Monty looking at her wide eyed and worried.
"Monty what are you doing!?" Octavia hisses pulling her orange blanket to her so Monty wouldn't get an eye full. Not that he was interested but still it was only polite.
"Clarke and your brother are up and want to have a meeting about The Ark, maybe you two will want to get decent before they come looking for you." Monty suggests and Octavia and Lincoln look at him gratefully. Bellamy may have said he doesn't want to know anything about them but it would be a different story for him to catch her in bed with the grounder.
"Thanks Monty, you're a life saver!" Octavia says and he grins.
"You got that right! See you in ten." Monty says before pulling her tent back in place.
Lincoln looks at his beauty and kisses her full on the lips.
"How are you feeling?" He asks her. He knows that was her first time and he wanted to help her if she was in pain. It warmed his soul that he was her first. Hopefully he will also be her last.
Octavia smiles happily.
"Little sore but in a good way. I'm just so happy." She admits and she means it. She has never been this happy in her entire life and it was such a good feeling.
She looks at Lincoln and leans in again.
"You make me happy."
XOXOX
After an hour, everyone was up and gathered around the dead fire pit once again. Everyone was a little tired but they knew the importance of this meeting. The Ark's arrival was a big deal and needed to be taken seriously.
"Okay guys before we hit the real issue, Bellamy and I have something to tell you first." Clarke announces nervously. Bellamy gives her an encouraging smile and motions for her to tell them.
"We never want you all to question our leadership and think we aren't doing what is best for you. We both care about each and every one of you. Octavia and Bellamy may be the only blood relatives here but we are a family. Always and forever, even after The Ark comes down. That being said, we feel we should tell you Bellamy and I are no longer platonic." Clarke rambles and they all kind of look at her for a moment, is she saying what they think she was saying?
"What she is trying to say is that Clarke and I are together, but we are still thinking of the camp and what is best for everyone." Bellamy summarizes and after a moment of silence Miller gives a loud cheer.
"I win bitches! Pay up." Miller screams and Clarke and Bellamy can hear some groans before everyone cheers.
"I was off by two days!" Raven complains stomping her feet and moving in closer to Finn who apologizes and kisses her head. Raven was a sore loser.
"It's about damn time!" They laugh when they hear Octavia yell. She runs up to them and pulls them in a group hug.
"Just as long as you both know I'm your favorite I'm good!" She teases when she releases them. They both laugh and nod.
After everyone stops cheering and wishing them congratulations, it is silent once again.
"Getting that out of the way, did anyone want to share their thoughts on what we should do about the Ark?" Clarke asks somberly.
Monty reluctantly holds up his hand, not really wanting to be the first person to speak but he knew he had a good idea.
"Okay, so we all know the council is not going to just hand all the power to us; lets be real here. What if, after they agree that things here are not like they were in space and everyone here is equal, we have have a new council? Jaha, Abby, Bellamy, Clarke, and a couple others from both Ark and the 100? They should be given a choice to join our camp. But we need to acknowledge that they will not give all the control to us and we will not give all the control to them. If they refuse to have Clarke AND Bellamy as members of the council but agree to everything else, we could do separate camps. The Ark have their own territory with their own power system than ours and have our own alliance with them and they would have to get their own from the grounders." Monty finishes and everyone looks at him impressed. His plan sounded reasonable and not far fetched.
"But what if the grounders don't want a alliance with them or The Ark doesn't agree to anything?" Harper asks softly.
Monty and Miller look at each other. This idea was both of theirs, they spoke for hours about a good compromise. Miller really missed his dad and hopes he will join them and Monty had his mother up there. She was timid like him but he knows she would follow him.
"They have more to offer the grounders than we do. Technology and medicine. I doubt they wouldn't want an alliance with them unless they were being dicks." Monty finally answers and she nods in acceptance.
"Also if the council on the Ark don't agree to anything, then they won't last long anyway and that would be on them. However, I know there are some that will follow us and our rules" Miller pipes in giving Monty a shy smile.
Bellamy sees everyone likes Monty's and Miller's plan.
"Anyone else?" Bellamy asks and no one speaks up. He looks at Clarke who nods her head in approval.
"Okay then, tonight Clarke, Lincoln, and I will speak to The Ark. They should be getting ready to get here soon." Bellamy says and everyone cheers.
They finally had a plan they just hope it works out.
TBC