Hey everyone. So let the games begin. This chapter is pretty much round one and we shall see what comes up next. Raven will be in the next chapter I promise I just focused this one more on Clarke and Lexa more then anything. Tell me what you guys think of Clarke's confident side and her playbook she pulled out and maybe what you want to see next? Also were still open Octavia and Raven... Yes or No? I hope you all are enjoying the story so far.
Lexa got out of her car arriving at the gallery. She pulled up on the side knowing her entrance was going to be the side door to avoid any popularity out front. She wanted to enjoy herself tonight rather than be in the spotlight. Walking in she found Costia and Jaxon observing a statue. Noting she was about 30min late on purpose wanting the place to fill up a little so she was less noticed. She knew a lot of people weren't familiar with her being the next face of Voss and Taylor but she wasn't willing to risk it tonight.
"Excuse me miss." Lexa smiled as she spoke up behind Costia causing her to jump a little.
"Lex I'm so glad you made it." Costia beamed a smile at her.
"Jaxon nice to see you again." Lexa extended her hand.
"Would you like a drink?" he asked Lexa before turning to Costia seeing if she needed a refill.
"Sure whiskey neat please." she replied seeing Jaxon nodd.
"So how are you doing with ya know." Costia asked with concern on her face.
"I am doing great Cos. I would rather not talk about Clarke right now and just enjoy the show." Lexa decided it wasn't a great time to tell Costia she was going to come up with a plan to win the girl back even if it meant them just being friends.
"Are you sure?" Costia asked.
'Yes but thank you for asking." Lexa gave her a caring smiling.
"Okay then. Let's find us some art to buy with that fancy last name of yours." Costia laughed wrapping her arm around Lexa as they walked off to check out the rest of the gallery.
Clarke stood in the corner talking to a man about her art and how she would love to be able to put a piece or two on display. She'd lost Octavia along time ago having no idea where she snuck off too. She seen Lexa walk in. How could anyone miss her she was wearing a fancy suit. Something obviously tailored to her body. She wore it well black with pinstripes and it looked to be a green blouse under the jacket. Either way she could see the brunette's eyes from as far as she stood. It made her nervous at the feeling of desire she felt flood her body. Something about the way she stood tall showing off every curve. Seeing her hair pulled up exposing her neck Clarke finished off her drink. Excusing herself from the conversation with the guy she went over to the bar asking for a refill.
"Whiskey neat." she asked still keeping her eyes on Lexa.
"OMG Clarke do you see the commander" Octavia grabbed her from behind causing her to jump.
"Yes gosh O. How could anyone not see her." Clarke smiled while watching her walk around the gallery with the other brunette. She had been paying attention to how the girl named Costia clung to her side. Grabbing and leaving her hands in places Clarke wasn't really comfortable with seeing. She took note of it wondering just how close the two were. Maybe she was dating the girl, people had open relationships now a days.
"Geez Clarke she just screams sexy. I don't know how you haven't jumped her yet." Octavia said sipping her drink and taking a small hit from Clarke.
"Do you notice the other girl though." Clarke cut off Octavia with a hand in the air knowing exactly what she was going to say
"Yes I see her and I'm about to put a stop to that." Clarke said giving Octavia a confident smile.
"Here goes operation commander Clarke" the blonde lifted her glass mocking the girls previous nickname and feeling Octavia smack her in the ass giving her the que to get going.
Lexa stood with Costia eyeing a piece of artwork she thought would look very well hanging in the bar's entrance. She knew Costia had kept her hands on her all night. She didn't mind knowing her friend had been heavy on the drinks tonight. They had lost Jaxon somewhere along the way and had been caught up in small talk not noticing someone standing behind them.
Clarke was laughing on her way over to Lexa. She was nervous but Octavia had just given her a confidence boost. She took a deep breathe as she stepped up behind the two. Checking out Lexa a little more before interrupting them. Damn Lexa had a nice ass bring her eyes back up she could see the strength in her shoulders and neck as well. Her neck she imagined placing kisses down her neck wanting to know what noises she could get out of the commander. Clarke get your shit together she snapped herself out of the trance she was put in watching the brunette from behind. Clearing her throat a little she finally spoke.
"Miss Voss is it?" Clarke spoke in a deep huskier tone. Watching Lexa go ridged once again. To think of it every time she had spoke to the brunette from behind she got a reaction out of her.
Costia felt Lexa freeze first. Not knowing exactly why she turned her head to see who had spoke to them. Pausing she took in Clarke. The blonde once again was back in the picture and this time she seen humor in the girls eyes or maybe confidence either way it was different than their previous meeting. Feeling Lexa pull away she knew it was about her time to make an exit because it was obvious Lexa knew right away who it was.
Lexa stood frozen in time. Once again she knew that voice. Clarke's voice. This time it sounded a little deeper though making it even sexier than before. Turning around she pushed her emotions aside keeping a blank face.
"Yes I am Miss Voss, and who might you be?" Lexa tried her best to hide the humor in her tone.
"Griffin. Clarke Griffin." Clarke held out her hand purposely wanting to force physical touch.
Feeling Lexa's hand fit into hers. It was electrifying she felt it course through her body pushing desire into her eyes.
"How could I help you Miss Griffin?" Lexa tried to not show how much the blondes touch had affected her.
"I was just curious to if I could get your opinion on a few pieces of art, since you have a richer taste than me." Clarke decided to push a slight low blow but she needed the upper hand to get Lexa to walk with her.
Lexa wasn't sure how to take Clarke's comment let alone read the shine in Clarke's eyes. She seen confusion, shock, and humor before but this time it was mystery with a tad of confidence. She could see a change in the blondes posture like she was looking for a challenge.
"Of course." giving Clarke a slight nod.
Clarke watched Lexa turn towards Costia leaning in to whisper something in the girls ear making the brunette give Clarke one last look over before walking away. Once again she felt that pang in her lower stomach watching how close the two were. Not letting it bring down her confidence she waited to make her move.
"Please lead the way Clarke." Lexa gestured with her hand not sure where to go.
Watching Lexa shift waiting for a direction to move in Clarke took the hint and walked directly up to the brunette slighting using her body to brush past Lexa's. She could feel the toned muscle the girl had under the suit but she also heard Lexa's breath hitch slightly at the touch causing her to smile knowing it was Clarke - 1 and Lexa - 0.
"This piece." Clarke spoke. "Do you think it's a fine piece. Something worthy of being put against a wall?" Clarke knew her words were exactly fitting the question but she was looking more to tease Lexa then actually talk about art.
Against the wall Lexa thought to herself that is a place she wouldn't mind having Clarke. Even now she was way more focused on watching the blonde walk in front of her. She couldn't stop her eyes from wandering over Clarke's body. The blue dress complimenting her in every curve. Showing just enough of her toned thighs, hugging her hips and showing off her slim shoulders. Lexa wanted to reach out and touch the blonde. The urge to pull her back against her so she could feel the warmth of her body again.
"Is there something wrong?" She heard Clarke speak bringing her eyes back up to meet the blondes. She could see the smile coming from the blonde knowing she just busted Lexa staring at her.
Stuttering slightly she pushed her emotions aside. "This is a fantastic piece. I was actually thinking of purchasing it for Voss Inc earlier." Lexa finally spit out.
"Interesting" Clarke watched Lexa lift her glass to her lips and she turned to look over the painting on the wall. Walking closer to Lexa she bumped into her a little having the brunette turn to meet her eyes.
"May I?" Clarke gestured to the drink pulling it free from Lexa's hand. Lifting it slowly taking a long drawl off the whiskey causing both of them to stand staring at each other. Lowering the glass she licked her lips.
"Thank you." Clarke smiled handing the glass back knowing Lexa was speechless. She had seen the girls eyes drop to her lips never returning to her eyes before she stepped away.
Both girls continuing to walk around the gallery. Clarke pushing every button possible flirting and touching Lexa every chance she got. She knew she was breaking down the commanders stoic appearance. Walking closer to the bar Clarke was dying of thirst. It had been rough on her touching and flirting with Lexa but not being able to follow through. She could feel the desire flow between both of them. She could see it in Lexa's eyes now and she was slowly losing control of her emotions. It could have been partially due to the whiskey she finally finished off.
Seeing the restrooms Clarke decided to play a hard joke on Lexa. Hoping it didn't backfire on her she threw it out there anything.
"Excuse me while I use the restroom." Clarke started to turn away from Lexa seeing her nod. Pausing she shifted "You know I am sure there is enough room for two in the stall if you wish to join me." Clarke tossed a mischievous look at Lexa lifting an eyebrow. Seeing Lexa take a deep breath losing her edge a little more Clarke laughed turning to walk off whispering to herself. Clarke - 2 Lexa - 0.
Walking towards the bar Lexa let herself breathe. It had been a torching hour walking around having Clarke flirt and touch her on every turn or look. She wasn't sure what was going on. Previously in the day Clarke pretty much shown her disgust in her and now she was doing a damn good job at pushing every button she had.
"Whiskey neat" she tossed at the bartender hoping another drink would calm her nerves.
"Nice to see you again commander." hearing a familiar voice Lexa looked up. "Or should I call you Alexandra?" Octavia asked.
"Actually it's Lexa." she gave the brunette a smile. "It's nice to officially meet you." Lexa laughed shaking the girls hand.
"Where is Clarke? I believe I seen her last with you." Octavia pushing curiosity.
"She stepped out to use the restroom." staring her down she decided to push a little on her own. "What exactly are you two doing here?" Lexa waited for a response.
"Clarke is a med student turned artist. She comes to every one of these things trying to get her name out there so she can hopefully one day get her art hanging on these walls." She watched Octavia lift her and spin around.
"I see." Lexa hummed at the newly learned fact. "I had no idea." she spoke again.
"I believe there is a lot you don't know when it comes to Clarke commander." Octavia smiled and shifted her attention to behind her.
"Clarke." Octavia beamed causing Lexa to turn around and take in the blonde once again. Ughh she is stunning. Lexa stood a little taller trying not to look at dumbfounded as she felt.
"Can I borrow you for a bit from Lexa. I found a guy who seems really interested in talking to you." Octavia giving Clarke the look like listen to me now.
"Sure." Clarke turned to Lexa blue eyes meeting with green with a long pause Clarke finllay spoke. "Thank you for you opinion Lexa." she gave a small smile.
Lexa watched as Clarke hooked arms with Octavia and they both headed towards the back of the gallery. Lexa wasn't sure exactly what had just happened once again but she noticed how close the brunette clung to Clarke's side she also noticed she wasn't a fan of hearing that some guy was interested in meeting the blonde.
"Octavia what the hell are you doing." Clarke spit out as they walked away.
"I am saving your gorgeous ass blondie." Octavia said with humor.
"I was doing just fine if you haven't noticed. I had Lexa pretty much drooling over me." Clarke hissed with a little anger.
"Yes I watched you intently as did that other girl." Octavia tipped her head towards the view of Costia. "Now though it is time to make the sight of you burn into Lexa's mind. Make her beg to be back around you and drool from a distance."
"Oh." Clarke hadn't thought about less is more sometimes. "Good plan because I was slowing down on my advances anyways." Clarke let herself relax a little knowing she could breathe.
"Trust me Clarke I watched you and you pretty much dripped sex. I don't know how you did it or how you had it in you but you pulled it off." they finally stepped up to a guy.
Continuing to discuss her art her and Octavia and the guy slowly explored the backside of the gallery. Every now and then Clarke could feel eyes on her she would glance left and right and occasionally spot Lexa standing in the distance staring at her.
"Please tell me what is going on?" Costia marched up to Lexa's side seeing as she was alone now.
"Huh?" Lexa spoke not fully listening. She was focused on the blonde seeing how both the brunette and guy kept Clarke squeezed between each other. Focusing even in more on the guy who continued to lower his hand to Clarke's lower back when turning and having her attention brought to something they were looking at. She didn't like it. She felt a surge of jealousy spewing from her.
"Lexa." Costia yelled waving her hand in front of her face.
"Yes sorry Cos." Lexa turned now to face Costia.
"What is going on. Why have you been walking around for god knows how long with Clarke letting her feel you up and flirt." she stepped closer to Lexa's face.
"We were discussing art." Lexa words came out flat knowing damn well that wasn't what was happening.
"Sure Lex." Costia let her words draw out. "I watched you. You were like putty in her hands. She had a leash around your neck and you didn't do a damn thing to stop her."
"I don't know what…." Lexa words dropped off as she now seen Clarke alone with the guy. His hand was once again on her lower back pulling her closer to whisper something in her ear causing Lexa to see red.
"You've had too much to drink Lexa. We need to leave." Costia tried to grab her arm but she pulled away. Lexa almost never let her emotions get the best of her but having Clarke break down her walls with the flirting and touching and now seeing someone else with their hands on her she couldn't stop herself. Marching over with silent speed she stepped up behind the two who seemed to be deep in a conversation.
"Um excuse me." Lexa spoke a little loss for words now that she was actually interrupting them.
"Yes" the guy spoke turning around to see who was talking.
Clarke already knew by the tone of voice is was Lexa. She turned to see her eyes dark green shining with anger.
"May I please have a word with Clarke." Lexa tried to not express her anger in her tone.
"Of course Miss Voss." The guy smiled and dismissed himself.
Clarke watched at how fast the guy made his exit and also noted that her referred to Lexa by Miss Voss knowing her last name showed power.
"What the hell is your problem Lexa?" Clarke lowered her tone. "He was interested in letting me get a spot in the next gallery." crossing her arms she shot daggers at the brunette.
"He.. umm.. Clarke he had his hands on you." Lexa struggled getting the words out now knowing how ridiculous all this seemed.
'Your point is?" Clarke tilted her head at Lexa trying to hold back her smile seeing jealousy for the first time come from Lexa. She made note that her little plan had been working all night.
Before the conversation could continue Costia popped up behind Lexa speaking.
"Sorry she has had a few too many drinks. We're leaving now." Costia grabbed Lexa's arm pulling her towards the side door not allowing her friend to make a fool of herself. Especially not with so many people knowing who she is in the gallery.
Clarke watched as Costia pulled Lexa away towards the side door. Feeling someone lean on her shoulder she noticed Octavia had popped up from god knows where.
"Sooo it seems like the commander has a weakness after all. Seems to be a little blondie I call my friend." Octavia laughed.
"Hold that thought O. I have one more idea." Clarke followed the two out the side door smiling hoping to push the last button tonight.
Seeing as Costia was busy discussing driving arrangements with Jaxon, Clarke walked around the side of the car meeting Lexa face to face.
Hearing someone approach her she opened her eyes seeing Clarke directly in front of her and a little too close for comfort she stepped back hitting the car. Feeling the alcohol swarm her head she didn't speak she just stared.
Stepping in even closer with their bodies almost touching Clarke leaned in. She was pushing herself putting her so close to Lexa having to hold her self control because she knew winning tonight was the whole point.
"Jealousy looks good on you commander." Clarke spoke letting the words come out in a whisper so close to Lexa's mouth she could almost feel there breathing become one. Watching Lexa's eyes flutter closed she smirked knowing she had her exactly where she wanted her. Turning but leaning in a little farther towards the brunette's ear she whispered one more time.
"Sweet dreams." Clarke let her voice go husky putting as much into the words as she could. Hearing Lexa take a deep and slipping a little against the car Clarke turned on her foot glancing over her shoulder seeing Lexa standing with eyes still closed not moving she spoke to herself
Clarke - 3 Lexa - 0
Leaving the gallery not to long after Lexa had left Clarke and Octavia sat in her apartment going over the night and making a toast to a well done on both parts.
"So O I have a question for you." Clarke decided with them both being a little tipsy it was a good time to approach the conversation.
"Shoot" Octavia threw herself back on the bed not spilling her drink like a pro.
"What happened to you and Lincoln?" Clarke asked with curiosity.
"We still talk. I like him and can we talk about that body." Octavia now wiggling her eyebrows at Clarke getting a laugh from her friend.
"What about Raven." Clarke spit out watching her friend freeze on the bed.
"What about Raven." Octavia tried to play dumb.
"Really O. Do you think that it wasn't noticeable this afternoon at how pissed you got hearing Raven had a date." Clarke watched with intent.
"It's nothing I was just thrown off a little is all." Octavia was still stalling a little.
"O I am your best friend. If you have feelings for Raven it is okay. You are not the first person to look at Raven and think she is hot. She breathes confidence I don't know who would not look." Clarke tried to sound reassuring.
"It's not…" Octavia took a deep breath trying to find her words.
"I don't know how I feel Clarke. It threw me off this afternoon hearing how happy Raven sounded about the date and I don't know... it was a first for me." Octavia almost whispered her words.
"You don't have to know O. That is how feelings work it's okay to be confused." Clarke sat down on the bed next to her.
"I like Lincoln." Octavia said again.
"I know you do and it's okay to like both men and women O. Look at me and I am doing just fine with it." Clarke spoke about her recent coming out even though most knew before she actually said it.
" It really is nothing. Can we just keep this between us." Octavia slowly started to shut down regarding what happened this afternoon with Raven.
"Yes of course, just know if you need me I am here." Clarke reassured her.
"Let's get changed and crash for the night. We both have class tomorrow." Octavia jumped up once again being able to drop one mood and pick up another so quickly. "Oh and don't try and get frisky dreaming about the commander tonight and I don't mean with me but with yourself." Octavia laughed running into the bathroom making Clarke spit out her drink.
Both girls changed and climbed into Clarke's bed. Clarke laid in bed for a little bit thinking about the the events of the night. She got to Lexa and she enjoyed every minute of it. She was close to losing her own control at the end of the night. She wanted to lean in and brush her lips against Lexa's so badly but she knew that would ruin the night. Rolling over she whispered "sweet dreams" to herself this time before falling asleep.
TBC