The next November days had been quiet, Clarke had her lethargic moments but her condition didn't worsen.
Friday, December 23
It was the Christmas play at Aden's school that drew Clarke back to life. This time of the year had always been her favorite; she loved the festive atmosphere and how the whole city of New York was decorated with holiday lights.
Lexa had been an important part of the play since she had composed and arranged several songs. Clarke found herself crying a little every now and then and Lexa, holding her hand through the entire play, occasionally gently wiped her tears away and squeezed her hand reassuringly. Clarke was stunned by the performances and admired the well written storyline and of course, she was more than proud of her girlfriend whose music gave her goosebumps and, well, the tears.
They were happy tears though and Clarke knew they didn't form because of the play only. There were so many small things, she realized, that made her happy, and for the first time in years, she was looking forward to spending Christmas with her family because that meant, that her own little family would be with her, too.
Saturday, December 24
"Babe, I um– on a scale from one to ten, how angry will you get when I tell you that ummm, I kind of forgot to, well, check on the potatoes?" Clarke asked, visibly embarrassed of miserably failing at cooking again.
Lexa had prepared everything. The salad, the dinner, the dessert. She had picked the wine, she had gotten a Christmas Tree, which she had decorated, as the loft as well; Aden had helped her with that though. And Clarke? Clarke had one job. To make sure the potatoes wouldn't overcook.
"Really, Clarke?" Lexa rolled her eyes but pulled Clarke close and left a smooch on her cheek.
"We can order pizza. That's kind of festive, too." She smirked.
"Ugh babe I'm so sorryyy!" The blonde whined and burrowed her face into Lexa's neck, who hugged her tightly and laughed, "No really Clarke, that's fine. We could also eat just the filets? Might be a bit boring but why not?" Clarke playfully whined again and then pulled away.
"How about we order fries? That kinda counts as potatoes, right?"
Lexa laughed, "Yeah, just as festive as pizza! I'll order them though, and you sit down, right there" she pointed towards the couch, "and you don't move!" Clarke saluted and almost tripped over the carpet.
"All good! I'm good! I'm fine! Don't worry! Go on with your life!" Clarke exclaimed while Aden and Lexa busted a gut.
Saturday, December 25
They had decided to spend Christmas with Abby, Marcus and Finn, which had scared Clarke a bit, not to say terrified, but it went much better than she had expected. Marcus greeted Lexa with a handshake and also asked her about her work, he was also rather friendly with Clarke and Aden. Clarke assumed that he was trying to be polite because of her condition, but she didn't really mind him actually being nice for once. Abby and Lexa had prepared the dessert and after dinner found them in the living room, where Marcus thrusted a guitar into Lexa's hand and encouraged her to entertain them. Several bottles of wine later, they were all singing, well bawling rather.
It was the first time that Clarke saw them all as one family.
They visited Aden's grandparents on December 26 and spent the rest of the holiday with Raven, Octavia and Bellamy. They played endless rounds of Monopoly and watched every Christmas movie they could find.
Wednesday, December 28
"Guuyyys! Areyuu kiddin' me? What'you mean 'eres no more Tequila?" Octavia whined. She was on a good level, rather drunk but not wasted though.
"Yeah! Clarkypoo you better be sober! Gettus another bottle or two or five or so!" Raven supported Octavia and both women, who couldn't even stop giggling, bursted out laughing again.
"Why don't you just empty those two bottles over there, too? I think that's vodka." Clarke suggested.
"Ooohh my God we have vodka? Pour some, Griff! And then it's Truth or Dare time!" Raven exclaimed excitedly.
"You mean Truth time!" Bellamy interfered and the group laughed again, leaving Lexa with a slightly raised eyebrow.
"We don't play dare anymore since Raven almost fell out of the window once." Clarke explained.
"Yeah blah blah. Oookaayy but Truth Or Dare without dare is boring as hell. What about a fine round o' Never Have I Ever? Nope, Bell, don't care." Raven said with a serious look on her face and threw her hand onto his mouth before he could pull out a protest speech. For some reason, Bellamy hated that game. Maybe, Clarke figured, it was because he was actually quite the upright idol. Boring, so to say.
"Neverevaever–" Octavia started and the whole group bursted out laughing again. "Ughh srrew y'all!"
"Never have I ever kissed someone in this room." Bellamy started and of course, Lexa and Clarke drank. Raven though drank too and since no once else took a sip, Lexa raised an eyebrow and her eyes wandered between Raven and Clarke, who acted like nothing happened.
"Okay, O, your turn."
"Neverevaever dreamt about havin' sex with sommon in 'is room." Again, Lexa and Clarke drank and Raven drank again as well, just as Octavia.
"Oh my God Octavia! You're straight as fuck, and Bell is your brother! Who the fuck were you dreaming about?" Raven and Clarke shouted at the same time.
"Ummmm..."
"Fuck this shit, we're playing Truth or Dare!" Raven laughed.
"Forget it!" Clarke stated, "Never have I ever said I love you without meaning it."
"Oh shit Griff, deeepp!" Bellamy said. Everyone except Lexa took a sip.
"Oh c'mon Lex, you can't be that much of an angel!" Raven nagged but Lexa just shrugged. "Whatever, angel. Your turn!"
"Never have I ever... been too sober for this shit!" And then they got hammered.