A/N Hi everyone, I'm a day late on my usual posting SORRY but here it's here now. The date night is finally around. I took a little constructive criticism on where I am pushing the story and the seriousness about it. So chapter facts it's still fun and flirty but a lot more is established so that a lot more can come but I couldn't drift to far because I love the game of flirting.
Clarke was pacing her house trying to figure out why the hell she invited Lexa over. She was known for her cooking thanks to her dad. He taught her pretty much everything he knew since her mother was always at the hospital but living a college life she hadn't been putting it to use lately. She kind of wanted it to just be casual and fun so they could get to know each other better. This was going to be the first time just the two of them hung out alone in a place that wasn't a bar or a school or a random park. She needed some help so she put her phone to use.
Clarke: What do I cook for Lexa and I tonight?
Octavia: OMG you have a date with the sexy commander?
Clarke: Yeah sort of I invited her over this afternoon when we ran into each other at the park.
Clarke: O please though help me what do I cook?
Octavia: Ummm beer.
Clarke: Not drink, COOK Octavia.
Octavia: Ohhh I don't know I eat anything princess you know this.
Clarke: Are you drunk, cause you are seriously not helping me.
Octavia: I might have had some wine…..
Clarke: Thanks a lot O, I am going to ask Raven.
Octavia: Raven Raven Raven… mehhhh
Clarke read the last message geez those two need to figure their shit out. She was going crazy being in the middle of the two. Thinking about it now once they both had left her apartment today she hadn't heard from either of them all day. Who knows obviously something happened by Octavia response but that was not her worry right now she needed to know what to cook.
Clarke: Raven please help me, Octavia is being a dumb brunette.
Raven: Pshhh please let's not talk about Octavia, but what is it you need.
Geez seriously Clarke thought if it's not one of them now it's both of them. She might just have to call and intervention with her friends if they don't figure it out soon.
Clarke: I invited Lexa over tonight for dinner but I don't know what to cook.
Raven: Ohhayyyy getting laid tonight are we!
Clarke: OMG Raven please I can't take this from you and O at the same time I really need help.
Raven: Okay okay make pizza.
Clarke: No Raven I don't want to order out.
Raven: Not order pizza, make it like buy the stuff and make your own little pizza's. Just make sure if you take my idea to mention my name and follow up with an amazing dessert. You're welcome!
Clarke thought about it for a second. It was kind of brilliant because then she didn't have to worry about making something Lexa didn't like. She could choose her own toppings and pizza didn't take long once it was in the oven so it would give them time to enjoy each others company. As for dessert she could easily whip something up.
Clarke: Raven I love you!
Raven: You and so many other women.
Clarke laughed reading her last text from Raven the girl was just full of confidence treading closely to cocky on occasion.
Okay so pizza making it is. Clarke made a quick list of every topping she could think of before heading to the store, she also made note of picking up a bunch of fruit but she could finally put use to her little fondue machine she had. Sounds cliche but who doesn't like to dip stuff in chocolate, white chocolate, caramel and maybe even whipped cream. She also made a note not to make it come off to sexual like she was trying to get laid even though she kind of was.
Lexa was ready to text Clarke and call it off she was that nervous. She knew Clarke asking her meant something. It meant she was willing to sit down just one and one with her and just talk. It meant she wanted more then just this random flirting they had. It meant time to follow through with her words and prove to Clarke she was serious about this, whatever it may be between them.
"I don't know if I can do this." Lexa stood in the mirror looking at her outfit for about the 10th time.
"Don't know if you can do what?" Lexa jumped hearing someone behind her turning to see Costia standing in her doorway.
"You scared the shit out of me Cos." Lexa laughed.
"What do you think?" Lexa motioned up and down her body and did a full spin.
Costia stopped and looked at her friend. She looked casual but a sexy casual. She was wearing black cargo shorts a white tank top and a green button up over the top of it. Her hair was braided back on the top letting the rest hang down her back.
"So who are you getting dressed up for and what can't you do?" Costia asked before giving her opinion.
"Clarke invited me over for dinner. I'm sooo damn nervous. I almost want to cancel." Lexa spoke with her back to Costia again because she was turning in circles in the mirror.
"You look gorgeous Lex." Costia spoke knowing it was 100% the truth and she would give anything to be in Clarke's position.
"Are you sure, this looks good enough." Lexa turned one more time looking at her watching knowing she had to leave soon.
"Yes you look great." Costia couldn't help but laugh at the fact that for once Lexa looked uncomfortable She had never seen her panic at all.
"Thank you thank you!" Lexa hugged her. "Wait what are you here for?" Lexa stopped realizing how much of a bad friend she was being.
"Ohhh nothing just stopping by." Costia waved it off even though she had stopped by for something important.
"Okay I have to go but I promise will catch up soon." Lexa turned on her foot out the door shaking her hands hoping to push out some of her nerves when she was jumped again.
"Please make sure to keep me in touch so I know where and when I need to pick you up if that is the case." Gustus popped up out of no where.
"Yes sir" Lexa laughed knowing he hated that but he has more of a father to her then her own dad so she knew he was just asking out of respect rather than demanding.
"Good luck." She heard him whisper before he once again disappeared as he usually does.
Lexa decided it would be smart to text Clarke and let her know she was on her way.
Lexa: Hi Clarke, I hope we are still on for dinner tonight. I am on my way it will take me about 15 minutes to get to your place if I don't get lost. Is there anything I need to bring?
Lexa sat in her car for a few minutes waiting for Clarke to respond and thankfully Clarke did so in a timely fashion.
Clarke: Nope just bring yourself and were ready to go. =)
Lexa smiled pulling her car out of the garage. She knew she was ready for this. It was about time they just had some one on one time
Clarke had gotten Lexa's text and knew she only had another 5 minutes to set out all the toppings into the tray she bought with about a million little squares on it. What is was originally used for she had no idea but it was perfect. She had pepperoni, sausage, olives, pineapple, peppers, onions, cheese and a couple odd end things that she would never eat but maybe Lexa would. She also picked up red and white sauce and personal sized pizza crust. She was sure she had it all down along with her own glass of wine and she stocked her fridge with a couple of different kinds of beers.
"Okay okay were good." Clarke spoke out loud looking around her apartment making sure she had everything cleaned up and the place smelt amazing. She even straighten her bedroom not about getting laid but more about if Lexa did just stay the night platonically she didn't want to force the girl to sleep on the couch or walk into a destroyed bedroom. She jumped hearing a knock at the door. Ohhh my god here we go Clarke though opening up the door and seeing Lexa standing on the other side of the door with a single rose in her hand. Once again it was a blue and white one that matched her eyes.
"Hi Lexa" Clarke smiled opening the door the rest of the way waving her in.
"Hello Clarke, this is for you." Lexa held out a rose to Clarke watching the blonde blush, Lexa stiffened a little when Clarke leaned in but turned her head to give her a quick kiss on the cheek.
"Thank you." Clarke walked into her apartment putting the rose into a single glass of water. She turned and seen Lexa was still standing next to the door.
"You can come in and make yourself comfortable Lexa. You know kick off your shoes take off your jacket kind of night." Clarke laughed a little watching how stiff the girl looked.
Lexa was stuck still looking at Clarke she had her hair down messy, almost like she just let it air dry stepping out of the shower. She was wearing simple leggings with a loose white t shirt. She was starting to feel a little over dressed but then again this was Lexa's casual for the most part because she was so use to having to show up to something business related.
"Lexa would you like a beer?" She finally snapped out of it hearing Clarke talk again.
"What?" Lexa asked slipping off her shoes and jacket walking into the kitchen.
"Would you like a beer?" Clarke asked again wondering where the brunette just went in her own mind.
"Ummm actually what is it your drinking?" Lexa grabbed Clarke's wine glass swirling it a little before smelling it and taking a drink.
"Great taste., where did you get it from?" Lexa asked looking back up at Clarke seeing her grinning from ear to ear.
"What?" Lexa looked down at her shirt and then around her. "Did I do something wrong." Lexa stepped back a little.
"No no no it's okay come here." Clarke pulled her closer by the hip so she could grab her wine glass back.
"You just… never mind." Clarke laughed to herself thinking about how dorky she must be to think it was cute that Lexa took a drink out of her glass. It was just another way of knowing maybe she was becoming more comfortable around her.
"So would you like a glass of wine then?" Clarke glanced at Lexa.
"Yes please." Lexa looked around Clarke's apartment. It was organized in a messy kind of way. She could see several different styles to the blonde. Some obviously showed off her med student side with the books on the shelves but then you could see the artistic side of Clarke on her walls and in her decor.
"By the way I got this wine from Octavia who I believe got it from Lincoln." Clarke walked up next to Lexa who had been slowly making her way around her living room handing her the wine.
"Makes perfect sense then. Lincoln organizes the bar and menu together for our company. He would have the most excellent taste. The question to ask him is how much does it cost." Lexa smirked tipping the glass again watching Clarke think it over.
"I'm going to tell Octavia to stop taking wine from him." Clarke laughed thinking about how many bottles they had already consumed.
"So Clarke tell me about all of this." Lexa pointed to a few paintings and drawings on her wall.
"Ummm well…." Clarke didn't know how to spit it out that all of it was hers. She had a thing for sketching and painting new things for her walls as she changed her colors or moods in the apartment.
"Clarke…." Lexa cocked and eyebrow before glancing back to one of the paintings seeing the signature in the bottom corner to be the blondes just like the picture in the art studio. She lifted her fingers to it and felt the groves over her name.
"These are yours." Lexa asked stepping back looking over the painting again. "You are talented Clarke, like out of this world amazing." Lexa was in shock. She knew Octavia had mentioned she didn't know anything about Clarke and art and she had just been proved right.
Clarke didn't know what to say so she just took a seat leaning on her couch watching Lexa make her way around her apartment again sipping her glass of wine. She saw that with every sketch or painting the girl slid her fingers down Clarke's signature in the corner. She wasn't sure exactly what it meant but for some reason it made Clarke's heart skip a beat.
"Have you ever got any of these in a gallery?" Lexa spoke with her back to Clarke still admiring her work.
"I've been trying. I just recently switched my major so I am not use to showing off my work to others and my mother isn't very approving yet. If you remember right it's another reason I was at the community art show. I was hoping to get some of my work on the walls in there just to get my name in the world." Clarke now realized Lexa had turned to face her as she was talking.
"I know several people who would buy your work off these walls right now." Lexa gauged her reaction. "I can tell that you would never allow me to push your name out there personally but if you wouldn't mind I would love if you paint something for Voss and maybe it was be of some help." Lexa wouldn't mind owning a Griffin first edition already knowing that Clarke was going to make a name for herself by just looking at her walls.
"I would love too. You would obviously have to give me some sort of idea on what you would like." Clarke as a little thrown back at how interested Lexa actually was in art.
"You have a mind of your own Clarke, just paint whatever comes to you." Lexa gestured to the wall as to prove a point before coming to take a seat next to Clarke.
Clarke stared at Lexa smiling. She was consumed by the girl. She knew that they had chemistry and that they were both funny and sarcastic but finally sitting down and just enjoying the company Clarke's mind wandered to how much more she could have with the brunette.
"You are staring Clarke." Lexa laughed watching the girls gaze drift over her.
"Sorry I just got caught up." Clarke blushed.
"What were you thinking?" Lexa asked with curious eyes.
"I was thinking…. of you." Clarke admitted before she even realized what she said.
"What about me?" Lexa asked this time it was her smiling at the blondes admission.
"Just that I never expected this. I never thought I would have you on my couch drinking a glass of wine with me on a date. I am just happy." Clarke realized she had been babbling and that Lexa hadn't said a word.
"What?" Clarke asked hoping she hadn't overstepped.
"So this is a date?" Lexa smiled big watching Clarke's expression turn to shock.
"Well… I…. I guess I assumed too quickly." Clarke felt stupid pushing herself up off the couch trying to find an exit.
"Clarke…." Lexa stood at the same time grabbing the blondes arm keeping them close together. "I wouldn't want it to be anything other than a date." Lexa smiled leaning in and brushing her lips across Clarke's for a simple kiss.
Clarke felt herself blush hearing Lexa's words and then the touch of there lips sent shock waves through her body. She wasn't use to feeling so much with such little contact but it left her begging for more.
"Friends don't kiss friends right?" Clarke whispered licking her lips to taste Lexa one more time. She couldn't help but crack the joke knowing both of them would laugh.
"Right." Lexa smiled as she leaned in an kissed Clarke again. This time with more force, she put every ounce of energy and passion into the kiss hoping it would take any doubt away that Clarke might be feeling.
"Mmmm….." is all Clarke could manage when Lexa broke the kiss. She felt her body sparking it was like every nerve she had was on overload. She hadn't even noticed that her arms had wrapped around Lexa and some how she was still managing to still hold her wine glass. Leaning forward quickly Clarke bit Lexa's bottom lip watching the girls eyes go darker, she couldn't help but love the look of desire on the girl's face.
"Come on let's eat." Clarke stepped back a little knowing if they both didn't back off they were going to skip dinner and end up somewhere in her apartment lacking clothing.
Following Clarke into the kitchen she had no idea what she was going to be eating. Still sipping her wine she watched Clarke move back and forth taking things out of the refrigerator. She couldn't help but admire the view with Clarke constantly bending over she wasn't even paying attention to what was being sat in front of her.
'Okay you ready?" Clarke spoke seeing the smug grin on Lexa's face she had a feeling the girl didn't hear a word she had just said.
"Would you like to share the reason you are smiling so cheezy?" Clarke watched Lexa cough on her wine a little realizing she wasn't be so discreet about it.
"Sorry I was just admiring…" Lexa was cut off when she heard Clarke laughing.
"Admiring what Lexa…. my ass?" Clarke loved watching Lexa blush it wasn't very often when it happened but it was priceless when it did,
"I'll make sure to thank the elliptical at the gym the next time I am there." Clarke smiled pouring herself a little more wine letting Lexa off the hook.
Lexa was enjoying the fact that Clarke wasn't so uptight. She knew some might actually take offense to what had just happened rather the it being a compliment. Lexa usually was a little smoother about it though.
"So what is all of this? Lexa looked in front of her to see a tray full of onions, olives, peppers, some red and white sauces and then she spotted the little personal sized pizza crust.
"We're making pizza?" Lexa kind of perked up at the thought. She had always had a thing for pizza but in her family pizza was nothing something you order or could ever find on a menu.
"Yup we are going to make our own little pizza's. It should be fun as long as you don't steal everything I like." Clarke started taking out the crust from the bag placing one in front of Lexa as she kept one.
"So Lexa tell me something about yourself? Clarke broke the silence watching Lexa look around at the pizza stuff on the counter she hadn't really moved yet.
"What would you like to know?" Lexa was a little confused she just watched what Clarke did first trying to act like she knew what she was doing.
"What are you in school for? I never seen you on campus with actually any information?" Clarke slowed her pace in creating her own little pizza letting Lexa copy most of what she was doing since it seemed like it was all new to her.
"I go to a private law school. My father put me in the second I got out of high school which is one of the main reasons I am living in the city now, but the reason you have seen me on campus a few times is one because of you and two I have been looking into architecture classes." Lexa glanced up to see Clarke blush at her statement.
"Interesting so do you not want to practice law?" Clarke kept the conversation going. She liked watching Lexa mimic her every move so she couldn't help by try something new so she took two pieces of pepperoni and flipped them in the air letting them randomly land on her pizza. She watched as Lexa picked up the pepperoni to do the same thing before she realized what had just happened.
"Heyyy…." Lexa laughed looking up at Clarke. "You did that on purpose." she tossed a olive at Clarke knowing she was busted.
"You've never made your own pizza before?" Clarke lifted her eyebrow waiting on a response.
"Nope being a Voss means we are entitled to a menu to choose from and nothing more than that." Lexa was hoping that didn't come off snobby.
"Hmmm okay so law school or no law school?" Clarke went back to the first question.
"I love being in law school and I love my family and the company. I mean look at the lifestyle I could live. I like the advantages at times but I also like to just feel normal and sometimes walking outside or having a girlfriend or even just friends there is publicity that comes with the name. I hate it but my father loves it. Anything to get Voss the upper hand. I personally just like being hands on. I like being able to build things and help people with the money I have. It's why you see me in the bar so much" Lexa laughed a little thinking of what her father's tone would be to her statement.
"What about you big med student." Lexa asked looking up at Clarke seeing the shock in her eyes.
"How do you know about that?" Clarke asked.
"Octavia and I have my ways." Lexa winked at her.
"Ughhh I don't know my mother's passion is running a hospital and it's exactly what she does. I love it and I love being able to help people but growing up with my father he showed me my passion was art. I learned to speak from my heart and feel from my heart rather than feeling set in stone I guess, if that makes sense." Clarke shrugged her shoulders not sure how to explain that she her dad had passed away and it had a lot to do with her changes the past few years.
"Do you ever plan on going back or minoring in med?" Lexa was curious.
"Welllll see there is one problem. Right now my mother is paying for my schooling and we haven't come to an agreement on me switching majors and how exactly the money thing is going to work out but for now I am going to stick to what my heart wants." Clarke was happy the flow of conversation seemed light and easy for them.
"Okay my pizza is done." Clarke looked over at Lexa's pizza seeing she created a face on it with her toppings.
"You're such a geek." Clarke laughed at her.
"What I like mine. It's appealing don't you think." Lexa held up the pizza next to her face.
"Suuureee Lexa. Here put your pizza face on the pan it shouldn't take long to bake." Clarke placed both pizza's in the oven and set a timer so they didn't burn them.
Lexa took it to herself to pour another glass of wine looking around the other side of the apartment this time. The kitchen seems nice it was a bigger apartment than she expected. Spotting an old record player she hopped off the bar stool and started running her fingers across Clarke's collection of vinyls.
"Do you listen or just collect." Lexa asked with her back to Clarke.
"You have a knack for details." Clarke walked up behind Lexa leaning in just a little so the girl knew she was behind her.
"Both" Clarke spoke watching Lexa slide her fingers over the records seeing her pause on certain ones.
"This is by far the best one you have." Lexa pulled out an old vinyl spinning it away from Clarke so she couldn't see it.
"May I" Lexa asked not wanting to touch something that wasn't hers.
"Be my guest." Clarke hopped up on the counter watching Lexa expertly manage the machine.
"I'm assuming you are a fan." Clarke asked.
"Yes I have a whole room full of these. I even have some rare ones that it took me a long time to track down. Music sounds so much better with one of these. It's the real vibe you can get off them." Lexa placed the needle down hearing "My Girl" by The Temptations start to play though the speaker.
"Really this is your favorite album." Clarke laughed a little even though she loved the song.
"Please tell me you don't have a thing against Motown." Lexa stopped tapped her foot.
"Never I love the song I just never pegged you to listen to this." Clarke lifted her hands up.
"Dance with me." Lexa held her hand out smiling at Clarke.
"Right here in the middle of the kitchen." Clarke shook her head no.
"Please just one dance." Lexa stepped forward taking Clarke's wine glass from her hand sitting it down on the counter pulling her off the counter and into her arms.
"I can't believe you." Clarke had a smile plastered on her face and she felt Lexa's arms wrap around her and they slowly started to sway to the music together. She could hear Lexa singing the lyrics to the song quietly. She could also feel exactly how close Lexa's mouth was to her neck and the feeling of her breath against her. She squeezed her hands a little tighter around the brunette trying to keep control on the situation.
"Are you okay." Lexa pulled back asking because she felt Clarke tense just a little under her touch.
"Yes yes I am actually amazing." Clarke smiled looking directly into Lexa's eyes pulling her close again.
"Myyy Girl." Lexa sang to her watching Clarke bite her lip. She wanted to kiss her but she wasn't sure if it was a smart move just yet.
"Myyy Girl" Clarke sang it back seeing Lexa's eyes go deep green she couldn't stop herself she leaned in brushing her lips against Lexa's quickly. Feeling the brunette pull her body tighter she felt Lexa pull back and turn her face to kiss Clarke on the cheek and then slowly down her jaw making her way to her neck.
"Myyy girl" Clarke shivered as she felt Lexa whisper it in her ear as she continued down her neck stopping and biting lightly on her sensitive area causing Clarke to let out a small moan. Clarke tried to pull her hands down but she was stuck with the way Lexa had them pulled together.
"Lexa.." Clarke barely got it out.
"Hmmm.." Lexa hummed against Clarke's skin savoring every taste of the blonde. What ever she was wearing smelled so good Lexa was caught up in all the emotions as she felt them bump the back of the couch she felt Clarke grip tighter as she started to fall.
Lexa pulled back feeling Clarke slip and then she was gone laying over the side of the couch with Lexa still on the opposite side.
"Oops." Is all Lexa said as she started to laugh.
"Really" Clarke was laughing holding her hand up for Lexa to pull her back up off the couch.
"Way to ruin the moment Lexa." Clarke jumped back on the right side with a little help from Lexa. She couldn't help but smile as she adjusted her clothing hoping her heart rate would calm down with the lack of contact till she felt Lexa wrap her arms around her from behind this time.
"I would never ruin a moment." Lexa could see Clarke blushing trying to calm down so she grabbed her again because she would be lying to herself if she said wasn't missing the taste of the blonde already.
Clarke felt Lexa's hands roaming over her body she felt like she was on fire. She turned her head letting their lips touch again. This time it was with more passion. They both were still holding back but the more they got a taste of each other the control was cracking quickly. Clarke tried to deepen the kiss groaning when Lexa denied her. She pulled back quickly moving in to Lexa's neck biting down hard hearing Lexa moan lightly she started working her way up Lexa's neck.
BEEP
They both jumped and Clarke stopped kissing the brunette's neck she leaned up and whispered to Lexa instead.
"Saved by the bell." Clarke laughed pushing off the brunette hearing her groan a little.
"Let's eat." Lexa wanted to crack a joke as she watched Clarke recover like ten times quicker than her from kissing, but then again she remember how Clarke was with her coffee so she was sure she was the same about her food.
"Yes let's eat I am starving." Lexa helped dish off both pizza onto the plates Clarke sat down.
Headed to the couch Clarke lifted the bottle of wine and brought it with them. She knew she had been smiling like a geek the whole time but she was loving the night they were both having and how normal it felt between them.
"What do you want to watch." Clarke asked grabbing the remote. She noticed Lexa had curled up into one side of the couch probably trying to give her some space so she plopped down directly next to her noticing they were now only using half the couch.
"Anything you want or how about a documentary." Lexa asked watching Clarke smile again at her.
"What now?" Lexa asked knowing she had done something.
"I just never realized how nerdy you are." Clarke bumped shoulders with her. "It's okay I prefer to watch them too and you should hear how much Raven and Octavia hate me for it." Clarke settled in next to the girl putting on The Impostor.
They settled into a comfortable silence with both of them eating their pizza and slowly finishing off the wine. Clarke forced herself into Lexa's lap wrapping her arms around her as the next documentary was set to play she felt herself slowly falling asleep she pulled back looking at Lexa.
"We forgot dessert." Clarke said with a sleep voice attempting to push herself up.
"It's okay there will be a next time." Lexa kissed her on her forehead but cursed herself when she felt Clarke's hands slide under her shirt to wrap around her waist.
"A second date eh." Clarke laughed a little letting her fingers play across the brunettes hip. She knew it was probably torturing her but she liked feeling Lexa's skin
"Lexa…" Clarke felt her eyes starting to close. She was so warm and comfortable feeling Lexa's arms wrapped around her.
"Mmhmm Clarke." Lexa knew she was falling asleep she could feel her grip become loose and her weight a little heavier. It made her sign on how happy she was at the moment.
"What are we?" Clarke asked pretty much asleep.
Lexa didn't know how to answer. She wasn't even sure if she should answer. She felt the blonde fully go slack she knew she was asleep and her breathing had evened out.
"Mine" Lexa whispered. "I want you to be mine." She kissed Clarke on the top of her head knowing she didn't hear her answer. Lexa contemplated moving so that Clarke could have the full couch to herself but she realized there was no way she could untangled herself from Clarke without waking her. So she let herself sink down into the blonde and enjoy the moment of finally being able to be close to someone again closing her eyes she lost her battle with sleep.
A/N Okay okay tell me what you think. Did I get the feelings being approached out right on the first try. I know that there is a lot more to be discussed between them but at least for a first casual dinner date I hope I did it justice with feelings but still trying to keep it a little playfulness. So what happens when they wake up? Will it be a disaster or a step forward? Please review and thank you to everyone who supports the story. xoxoxo