A/N Thank for the follows and reviews everyone. I am glad for my first fanfic I am at least getting some positive feed back. Feel free to message me with what you like or any ideas. This is kind of a shorter filler chapter just breaking down the characters a little more till we get to the fun stuff. I already have most of chapter three written and will be posting it hopefully tonight if not tomorrow. Let me know what you. =)
Lexa stood in the bar watching people walk around and clean as she mapped out new arrangements for some changes to come to the bar soon. Her parents being the owners of the law firm Voss and Taylor next door they decided to buy out the bar that went along with the building as a profit of course calling it Voss Inc. Anything to promote there last name in the corporate industry. She loved new projects and building things. It was too bad her parents had her stuck in the private law school to take over the business one day. She was always more earthy and loved being outside building something with her bare hands then inside pushing paperwork but she had to put money where her mouth is and she couldn't help but not want to break her dads heart. She did get the satisfaction out of bartending on occasion and getting to know all the people who come and go. Plus it was a nice show and she couldn't help but enjoy the girls coming and going. She knew telling her father was a risk a few years back that she was gay but some how he looked past it. He never acknowledged it but he had seen her with girls and her style had changed just a little because she was more confident in herself now. Letting her mind wander back to the blonde from this morning. Clarke she smirked again. If only it were under different circumstances could she had shown the blonde the real her. Let Clarke see who she really was. Surely she was known as shy by her family but with being in a new place where no one knew her she was more the silent but confident type now and she was enjoying the attention even if she wasn't acting on it.
"Commander Lexa" breaking her from her thoughts she heard a very sarcastic voice speak out from behind her along with a muffled laugh.
"Well well well if it isn't Costia the biggest pain in my ass for continuing to use the worst nickname given ever" she laughed turning around seeing her long time friend walking through the door.
"Wow, this place is amazing" Spinning around taking in the new bar her friends family had opened a few weeks back. "So your parents bought this out and now you get to manage it" Costia asked.
"Yeah sort of like that but more like I get to stay in sight by bartending here when I want so that my dad doesn't have to worry about me drifting to far off the law school path." Lexa said in her deep fatherly tone and then spitting out a laugh when Costia gave her the look.
"So when did you get here? How long are you in town for" Lexa asked changing the subject from her father and business to just simple and fun. She had enough discipline in her family life she didn't want it to take over her friends lives too.
"I'm here indefinitely or at least for the time being" Costia said with a bright smile. "I got a job here and I'm hoping it's permanent but I am still waiting on the official word"
"What no way" Lexa turned to see if she was being serious and her face showed it to be true. "Wow so Costia the big time journalist got a job in the city finally" standing tall and stoic mocking her commander style nickname given to her for a reason.
"Yes and being little miss fancy you owe me. So big plans tonight." Costia said clapping her hands together. "How about tonight I swing back by here when you are playing commander bartender and you serve me up a few drinks in congratulation form of course." Smiling at Lexa knowing she was glaring due to the nickname again. She had seen her friend grow up and she couldn't help but adore Lexa. She use to be so shy and a hardass not showing emotions but she could tell living in the city now had her opening up a little and she liked the new look on Lexa.
"Works for me Cos. I am sure you will know where to find me but about this owing part we might have to flip for it." Lexa said giving her friend a hard time hearing her phone beep.
"Daddy calls" Lexa said laughingly giving the girl a hug goodbye "See you tonight"
"I wouldn't miss it for the world commander" she heard Costia toss back knowing it was said on purpose.
Laughing to herself at Octavia's destroyed apartment. Stepping over shoes and clothes she knew getting ready with three girls in one apartment was the worst idea they had ever come up with. Clarke was happy with herself as being the non picky one out of the three along with Raven and then Octavia having to make sure everything matched and was on point. Glancing in the mirror Clarke settled on a simple black dress tonight with matching short heeled shoes letting it highlight her blonde hair and blue eyes. She never really wore makeup she liked being able to pull off the natural look. Spotting the small ring hanging from her necklace reaching up she slid the small ring back and forth. Not letting herself get lost in a hard moment she switch back to her outfit wondering if the dress was just a little too short but then again she had great legs and she enjoyed the compliments given to her more by men than women since she just recently let herself approach women in public. Tonight though she was just trying to keep it casual and simple since she wasn't feeling the whole let's go out again but she really needed her keys and to take her mind of things again.
"Does this look okay" Octavia asked for the fourth time walking out of the bathroom and turning in a circle.
"Yes" both Clarke and Raven said together laughing once they heard there matching tone.
"Okay fine let's go before I change my mind again" Octavia spit out. Looking to both girls making sure she approved of there outfits. Raven was wearing her usual slacked dress pants and a blouse. She was always the more tomboy out of the three but it suited her best and she seemed to be able to get the attention of both men and women since we all knew she was into both. Clarke seemed to always settle with less is more and she was damn lucky to be able to pull off the natural look.
Clarke watched Octavia look them both up and down with a nod of approval like she was okay with seeing them in public with her even though she knew her friend was just making sure they could grab the attention of others in the bar. She loved being in the spotlight. She also knew Octavia was just trying to make sure she looked perfect for Lincoln the bouncer guy so she spoke "O you look gorgeous. Any guy or girl would be lucky to have you" sending a wink her way knowing she was completely straight.
Out the door they all hopped into Octavia's car since she lived the closest to the bar and they were pretty sure all of them would end up crashing there tonight. Reaching forward she felt Raven bump her from the back to turn the volume up to her favorite song.
"Ouch" Clarke plugged her ears with her head ringing just a little reminding her she was still hungover from last night. Hearing Octavia and Raven hit the high notes on Trey Songz track "Slow Motion" was kind of worth the ringing and laughter though. She took out her Iphone capturing the moment on snapchat knowing both of them would hat her later for it. None of them could sing but it didn't stop them all from trying and putting Clarke into the vibe of drinking again and wanting to dance.
"So are you going to check out any new girls tonight" Octavia looked at Clarke waiting for a reaction.
"Yeah Clarke it's about time you explore the real dating side of liking women" Raven pushed her two cents into the conversation poking at the back of Clarke's head.
"I have…." Clarke stopped herself mid sentence tipping her head forward away from Ravens touch. Thinking about what her experience was with women and she knew it wasn't much causing her to push deeper for a quick second she thought about the other Clarke and how the brunette might have been flirting with her and she missed it completely. Was she really that oblivious.
"Hello Clarke you still there" Raven brought her back to the car and the fact that they were pulling up to the front of Voss Inc. "You were thinking about me naked weren't you" Raven said with a sarcastic tone causing Octavia to laugh when Clarke shot them both the look of death.
"I say be young, wild and free tonight Clarke. You never know who you might run into" Octavia winked jumping out and adjusting her green dress she was hoping looked good enough to catch the eye of Lincoln again tonight.
"I am young, wild and free Octavia but what I am not is getting myself into last night situation again." cocking a smile at the girls like hahaha it's not happening.
"Uh huh" Raven walked up and smacked Clarke on the ass. "Just know if you do end up with a hot girl and a lap dance you better make sure she has a friend" Raven watched Clarke's jaw drop and her face go red at the joke of them both hooking up with girls tonight causing Octavia to bust out laughing yet again.
"You're such a rookie Clarke and were about to crack that shell again." swinging her arms over the girls Octavia went on dragging them up the stairs to the fancy upper class bar again reading the sign and saying "Here we come Voss Inc."
Grabbing two beers behind the counter Lexa walked around to the front handing one to Costia. Scanning the crowd making mental notes on where people stood and what she could do to change the place to be more people friendly and upping the capacity of the bar. It was already a hit but you could never stop trying to push for more people. She watched as girls danced together seeing the guys watch in approval. She seen a few couples getting a little grab happy. The DJ was switching tracks making the music flow for everyone to pick up their rhythm. Laughing she knew she couldn't see herself out on the dance floor with that much confidence or public display of affection with anyone. Turning back around to Costia she took a long swig of her beer.
"So where are you staying? Do you have a place yet?" Lexa decided to lean in and break the ice since neither of them had spoken since she arrived with some guy friend.
"Yeah I am actually staying with Jaxon she pointed to her friend" watching Lexa look the guy up and down seeing if there was any jealousy but all she could see was approval. She always had a thing for Lexa but was stuck in the friend zone for awhile now.
"Nice to meet you Jaxon" Lexa reached out her hand asking the guy if he wanted something to drink. He asked for a blue moon making sure the orange was included. Lexa nodded giving her approval of choice. Looking Jaxon over he seemed like a nice guy and he was attractive he complimented Costia well but for some reason she had a feeling they were nothing but friends even if that wasn't how Costia was portraying them.
Walking back behind the bar she spotted a guy trip over himself and bump into a few people. Lexa gave a nod to have him cut off and removed vaguely hearing the guy protest telling the bouncers "I am Jasper, you can't remove me" she laughed wondering what it was all about.
"So any special lady in your life yet Lexa" She heard Costia lay out the question just trying to be friendly.
"Not really, I met this blonde today. I decided to play a joke on her regarding her name to keep things light. It ended up being pretty funny one sided of course because the girl had no idea who I was but yet she still played along." Lexa answered her question smiling while she was refilling her beer.
"Must be a nice change having all that confidence now commander" Lexa looked back up seeing Costia now leaning over the bar with a dangerous smile across her face.
"Can we quit with the commander thing for the night" she laughed at Costia pushing another beer at her taking the old one. .
"Why we both know you love it, and it kind of fits the new confident Lexa don't you think" She said winking at Lexa attempting to flirt a little but noticing her friend's gaze had shifted to the door with a slight show of shock.
Trying to pull Lexa's attention back Costia asked "So what was this blonde girls name. I need to give my stamp of approval."
"Clarke" she heard Lexa whisper. Seeing the full blown smile spread across Lexa's face who was still looking at the door Costia decided to turn around and take a look for herself. When she spotted a tall girl with long curly blonde hair. It was pinned back with half up and half down and she was slim wearing a little black dress that showed off just enough of her toned legs. Anyone would be stupid to look at her and not think wow she was the spotlight of natural beauty.
"Clarke is her name" she heard Lexa say out loud once again trying to convince herself that is was the so called blonde she had been rambling on about just a few minutes ago.
"That's her the blonde you played the joke on today" Lexa heard Costia question her again.
Not being sure if her eyes were playing tricks on her. Lexa attempted to focus harder towards the door where she had seen the flash of blonde hair once again. Stepping side to side looking past people towards the door her eyes laid directly on the blondes face.
"Hope to see you around Clarke" Lexa said laughing the words out loud to herself knowing she might have just gotten her wish sooner rather then later.