Bellamy walks into his living room with two mugs in hand, one filled with tea for Clarke, and the other filled with coffee for himself. As he settles down on the couch he rests his hand on her leg giving it a small squeeze.
"I'm glad you're okay."
"As am I, but I totally had it handled." She replied cockily, Bellamy looked towards her and was met with the most beautiful of smiles.
"On a serious note though, how did you know he was going to be there?"
"I guess I should start from the beginning."
Bellamy had woke as his dreams of Clarke went from colorful and warm, to darkness and cold. Leaning over he looked at the clock on his night stand that read 8:30am, instead of attempting to fall back asleep Bellamy took quick shower and began getting dressed when the familiar smell of pancakes filled the apartment. A small glimmer of hope passed through his body that it was her, but quickly vanished.
Stop hoping she's going to come back and everything will be fine. Your actions last night further proved why that shouldn't and won't happen. You could never love her the way she deserves to be loved.
Walking out to the kitchen he was surprised to find Octavia and Kane side by side. O gave him a bright smile as Kane flipped a pancake beside her.
"Good morning, everyone." Bellamy said as he moved to the cabinet pulling a mug down, pouring fresh coffee into it.
Kane turned around and gave him a small nod, before turning back to the stove pouring more pancakes mix into the pan.
"Octavia let me in, I wanted to have a nice family breakfast. Just the three of us, it's been awhile."
Bellamy smiled to himself. It had been awhile and it was exactly what he needed at a time like this. Why were you so stubborn last night? Why did you bring a girl you do not and could not love home?
Moving to the dining room table he sat down and picked up the newspaper and began reading. Not long after Octavia set down a plate in front of him, before settling down in her own chair with a plate stacked with pancakes.
As Bellamy took the first bite he let out a sigh, receiving a smile from Kane in return. They talked about a lot. Well Octavia and Kane talked about a lot, Bellamy enjoyed just being there with them, and he didn't want to talk about the recent events of his life.
"Lincoln is great, you're going to love him." Octavia beamed as she talked.
"I already do, if he's got you this happy. And he's still alive which means Bellamy has to somewhat approve of him."
Bellamy gave a small chuckle. Octavia finished her breakfast and dismissed herself to get ready for school. That's when Kane had turned to Bellamy.
"How is Clarke?" Bellamy asked abruptly.
Bellamy had been wanting to ask since the beginning of breakfast but didn't want to interrupt his sister.
"I was hoping you could tell me. Abby's been in contact with Clarke's ex-boyfriend Finn and he said he's really worried-"
"What? Finn? Kane we have to go now."
Kane looked at him in questioningly, but Bellamy was already up and walking towards the front door. Kane reluctantly followed.
"Bellamy, can you explain what's going on?"
"To summarize, Finn is a psycho path stalker. I mean just last week he basically kidnapped Clarke. We reported him to the police but I guess he has friends in high places, and alibies. No real evidence that he was really here."
Kane began puzzling things together, as he pulled the keys from his pockets, practically running out the front door, Bellamy followed.
"Kane, what if she doesn't have 2 hours."
"We don't even know if he's there, but I have an idea."
10 minutes later Jaha Wells was at Bellamy's apartment with his cop car, quickly Kane and he climbed in. Jaha did not seem happy.
"What is it that you've got me bending rules for exactly?"
"Please, just get us to Sycamore as fast as you can."
Jaha sighed before he pressed down on the gas, and flicked a switch that turned the lights on the top of his car on.
On the rest of the ride their, Bellamy and Kane talked about Finn.
"He's been in constant contact with Abby, telling her Clarke is calling him all hours of the night. That when she does, she doesn't make any sense. He told her he think it might be drugs."
It was almost hard to comprehend just exactly how crazy Finn really was.
Ten minutes away from Abby's home, Kane got a call from Abby. She sounded frantic and was sniffling.
"Kane, Finn called he said Clarke called after she came to see me for lunch, that she was upset and talking about harming herself. I'm headed out to Chicago as fast as I can, he said that's where she's headed."
Bellamy felt himself go cold all over. Not again, not again..
Jaha pushed down on the gas pedal and flipped another switch that sounded the alarm of his car, picking up his radio he requested local police back up at Abby's address. The moment they were in front of Abby's house, Bellamy jumped out. Ignoring Jaha and Kane yelling, for him to stay back.
As he walked towards the door he saw it was slightly open, and his stomach dropped. As he crept into the house he looked around, trying to cause the least amount of noise possible. A voice in the kitchen caught his attention and before he knew it, he was there. Finn was before him and he was getting closer to Clarke. Blood dripped on the floor, and Bellamy didn't know whose it was, Finn's or Clarke.
Moving his hand to Finn's shoulder, Finn looked back surprised and had no time to say anything before Bellamy swung his fist forward, sending him to the ground.
Clarke stood before him now, a kitchen knife in her hand. God did she look beautiful, and strong. So strong.
Unable to help himself he moved forward and put his arms around her. Moments later, Kane, Jaha and a local police officer walked in. As they cuffed Finn, he felt relief. Finally.
As he looked up Clarke stared at the floor, she seemed to be taking in everything he had just told her. Instinctively he reached out, putting his hand on hers. It seemingly pulled her from her thoughts and she intertwined her fingers with his.
"I was selfish, Clarke. I was hurt and so instead of just going after you and telling you how I feel and that Finn isn't going to scare me away, I went and I slept with someone. I didn't think about your safety, and that is exactly why I don't deserve you."
Clarke put her finger up to his lips, and gave a small shake of her head.
"Bellamy, we will get through this. I chose to leave, it's not your responsibility to run after me when I'm choosing to leave. I don't think I would feel the way I do now, if you had come after me right away. I needed time, to realize things and I see them clearly now. I love you."
"I love you." He replied, wholeheartedly.
"Then can we let that be enough for the day, can we just be together for the day?"
Bellamy nodded and pulled her against him, running his fingers through her golden hair as she settled against him.