Running for president

”Hey honey, you are home late?” Clarke mother yelled as soon as she entered their apartment.
”Had to work an extra hour” She sighed in response and walked towards the kitchen, she could smell the food.
”You’re working so hard baby, how was school?” Her mother was already filling a plate with food for her daughter.
”Hectic, but no need to worry. I got this” Clarke sat down and her mom served her. ”Thank you” She smiled and her mother caressed her cheek and kissed her gently on her forehead.
”Hopefully we can work this all out with the lawyers soon and get your dads frozen money from the company, it always has to be such a hassle” Her mother shook her head. ”But either way, you are not giving up your studies”
”I’d rather have him back” Clarke mumbled, it was almost a year since he passed - it felt the same, the pain was still the same, the void was still the same. That’s why Clarke liked having a busy schedule, kept her mind busy.
”I know sweetie…so how about we talk about something more exciting. You got to announce that you are running for schools president right?” Her mom smiled at her proudly.
”That was three days ago” Clarke chuckled. ”But yeah…it was interesting, do you know who’r running against me?”
”No, tell me all about it” Her mother sat down at the chair next to her, she had probably already had dinner hours ago.
”Lexa fucking Woods” Clarke shook her head in a smile. ”Who would’ve thought? And she’s actually a pain in the ass”
”No way” Abby chuckled. ”Her father does put a lot of pressure on her I think”
”Doesn’t seem like it, doesn’t seem like she cares about anything”
”He shows up every parents meeting, preaching about her and…” Her mother rolled her eyes. ”How much money he donates to the school, he loves to brag about that and use the teachers”
”You know, she found out I had an extra job and tried to use it against me?” Clarke’s memory flashed back to the burning question in front of all the students. ”How is that a bad thing, I don’t get it”
”That’s rude…” Her mother agreed. ”Don’t let her get to your mind, she’s probably trying to psyche you”
”I think that made a few students have doubts about me, some potential voters has been questioning me the last few days”
”Stand tall, you’re working hard for your studies. It’s nothing to be ashamed off”
”I don’t want anyone to pity me mom” Clarke sighed as she looked down out her plate, she had almost finished all her food already.
”I know, but I just don’t want you to feel like you have to hide this…you’re still extraordinary”
”Yeah yeah” Clarke smiled at her mother. ”I need to study”
”Okay” Her mother was about to grab the now empty plate.
”Hey I got it, go rest mom” Clarke was quick and reached it before her mother.
”Okay” Her mom nodded.

The next day was a bit rough for Clarke, she didn't get much sleep that night because she had to stay up and study late. She had to pinch her multiple times during classes to stay focused. Lunch finally arrived and she was glad to see her friends sitting at their usual table.
”Hey” She approached them.
”The president, what an honor” Raven smiled at her.
”Did you get my text message?” Clarke looked at her technical friend.
”I replied didn’t I?” The Latina chuckled and Clarke sat down next to her.
”I know, I am just…it needs to be perfect”
”Have I ever failed you?” Raven teased.
”I did my part as well” Octavia smiled calmingly at her.
”You two are the best, I am so tired of Lexa trying to bring me down. Time to get her back”
”That’s the spirit, now finish your vegetables so you gain that strength” Raven pointed at her plate and Clarke took a deep breath. They finished their lunch talking about plans for Clarke’s campaign, every once in a while they got carried away talking about boys or the days gossip.
”Okay girl are you ready, it’s time?” Octavia looked at her phone.
”I was born ready” Clarke stood up and her friends followed, she made her was to the little stage Lexa had held an speech not that long ago. She could feel eyes all over the cafeteria following her every move until she looked back with the microphone in front of her.
”Students” She said with pride. ”It has come to my attention that some of you have doubts about me running for president since Lexa asked about my part time job.” She took a second for everyone to remember what she was talking about. ”I understand that you have questions and are curious about my schedule, however I don’t agree with my opponent. I wouldn’t call it a waste off time or - being to busy. I call it being motivated and it only shows that I can multitask witch I personally think is a quality a president should have.” She smiled at the students and spotted Lexa standing far away in the back with her arms crossed with her sister Anya next to her and Costia on the other side. ”Do I have to remember you all that Lexa had a two weeks vacation only two weeks after summer break, isn’t that something you should question instead? I haven’t had a day off…well ever? Have I ever disappointed you? I am here, I would never run for president if I hadn’t had the time” She smiled and people started to cheer on her.
”YOU ROCK” She could tell it was Bellamy who screamed and couldn’t help but to smile wider.
”If you want a president that is presence and motivated, please VOTE FOR CLARKE GRIFFIN” That was Ravens cue and a big banderol bounced down behind Clarke with a big poster of her face with the words vote for Clarke in red. It got loud and as Raven and Octavia sprinkled confetti over her some students actually stood up to applause. Clarke thanked them.
”Grab a sticker, vote for me and swing my job and a milkshake will be on the house. I want to chit chat whit all of you” Clarke knew it was a boring move to offer free stuff to get people to vote at her, but right now it was brilliant. ”Thank you” She smiled and as she got off the stage she felt burning green eyes towards her, Lexa looked furious and it made everything even better. Clarke locked eyes with her, it was finally her time to smirk. It felt good.

After that speech Clarke felt like it was finally looking brighter for her, people started to high five her in the hallways. Compliment her speech and her dedication, no one seemed to have any more doubts about her. She walked with her head held high and she was proud over herself for standing up against Lexa. To be honest the brunette deserved it, Clarke asked to play it nice but she had ignored it twice now.

As school ended Clarke was outside on the parking spot waiting for Raven that was about to give her a ride, they where about to study at the Latinas place. She wasn’t sure if Octavia was joining or if she was spending time with Lincoln. She was scrolling through Instagram as she noticed someone approaching her.

”Okay Griffin” It was Lexa. ”I see you” She said.
”Can we call it even now?” Clarke smirked, she liked it.
”Don’t you think there was a reason I had to go away just two weeks after school started?” Lexa asked her.
”To hang around in a bikini all day in paradise, yeah I saw that” Clarke scoffed.
”So you have been checking me out I see” Lexa smirked proudly like not every student had seen her posts.
”Don’t flatter yourself”
”You really think I am that shallow don’t you?” Lexa questioned her.
”Maybe I do” Clarke stood taller.
”You don’t know me” Lexa said and it was getting intense.
”And you don’t know me” Clarke fired back.
”I had a reason to go away you know” Lexa lowered her voice.
”I don’t care Lexa, we are passed that” Clarke scoffed. ”You choose to have it this way and I am not letting you get into my head again”
”Hmm…So I have been on your mind huh?” Lexa bit her lip, Clarke didn’t understand why the brunette was like this. Was she flirting? Messing with her? Some sort of power move? That she almost knew how good she was looking? Like she was irresistible?
”I am not the one stalking, I can make it easier for you - I work tomorrow, a late shifts in case you want to swing by” Clarke locked eyes with green, Lexa seemed to be caught off guard.
”Are you asking me on a date?” Lexa’s eyes flickered and Clarke couldn’t help but wonder if she was looking at her lips.
”Listen here, these students here might think you are an goddess. Your wish is their command but I don’t, I see right through you Lexa - stop with your games, stop flirting with me…go run to your girlfriend instead” Clarke said angrily.
”You don’t have to be jealous” Lexa winked, seriously?
”I hope you are playing nice” Raven finally got there and studied the girls. ”Damn I can taste the tension”
”We have room for one more” Lexa smirked again and Clarke rolled her eyes.
”Hey, save that one for me” Anya approached them and Raven looked at her surprised, the sisters shared that smirk. Seemed to be a family thing.
”Okay…um, this is getting weird” Raven made it more awkward.
”Costia is looking for you and she’s really getting on my nerves Lexa” Anya looked at her sister.
”Mhm” Lexa seemed annoyed. ”Where are you headed?” She looked at her sister.
”Out, seeing some friends” Anya looked at her phone intense, seemed like she was texting someone back and forth.
”So you won’t be home?” Lexa asked and Clarke couldn’t help but look at the brunette who seemed to be disappointed.
”Will be a late one” Anya mumbled not looking at her sister at all.
”Should we get going?” Raven looked at Clarke. ”My place we said?”
”Yeah” Clarke nodded.
”Damn, you two are banging or something?” Anya looked up and watched the friends confused looks.
”Yes of course we are” Raven said seriously and Clarke caught up in the lie, she grabbed her friends hand and notice how both sisters where looking at the act.
”Come on babe, I missed you so much today” Clarke had to try her best not to laugh.
”I can imagine that” Anya teased but her eyes where stuck on the Latina and Clarke couldn’t help but notice. She dragged her friend over to her black little car and they laughed together as they sat down.
”Did you see their faces?” Raven laughed.
”Oh my god, I think Anya is actually interested in you” Clarke laughed with her.
”Maybe this is your power move, I mean Lexa must have a thing for you?” Raven calmed down her laughter and started the engine.
”She’s just playing with me, she has a girlfriend Raven”
”They are worse than Selena and Justin, they break up all the time” Raven teased.
”Stop it” Clarke shrugged. ”I am not interesting in that shallow…” beautiful Clarke thought. ”Bitch”
”Whatever you say” Raven started to drive out of the parking spot and they passed the sisters that still looked at them, they seemed surprised still.
”Anya is hot though” Clarke looked at her in the back mirror.
”She’s pretty fine” Raven agreed. ”But are you gonna pretend like Lexa isn’t?”
”Fine, maybe she’s hella hot but her personality brings her down” Clarke told her.
”Why does she have to be so rude?” Raven shook her head. ”I wonder if Anya is the same”
”She’s older but only with one year, I think the influence each other”
”Probably, that’s a shame”
”Can we talk about something else than the sisters Woods?” Clarke suggested.
”You bet it, do you know that I made an explosion today in science class?” Raven chuckled.
”Of course you did”
”You should of seen Wicks face, I think he questioned why he’d ever became a teacher”
”It wasn’t a mistake was it?” Clarke smiled at her friend.
”No, the class was so fucking boring and I pretended to make a mistake. It’s like we’re reading science for five year olds”
”Take an more advanced class?” Clarke suggested.
”This IS the advanced class” Raven laughed and Clarke couldn’t help but laugh with her, Raven really was smarter than a lot of the students. Her brain was out of this world and it made her really proud over her friend.
”Let’s use that smart brain off yours and make something big for my campaign?” Clarke suggested.
”Yeah?” Raven got a big smile on her face. ”I need an project”
”Free hands, I trust you” Clarke smiled.
”That’s a risky move” Raven smirked.
”Trust me I know” Clarke chuckled but she knew her friend would never disappoint.