Bellamy Knows
Morning seemed to come all too quickly for Clarke. Sunlight filtered through the window and shone brightly across her face causing her to squint as she woke up. She let out a low groan as she stretched out across the bed only to realize a certain someone was missing. Sitting up and looking at where Lexa had fallen asleep next to her Clarke found a folded note with her name scribbled in neat handwriting on the front. A light smile tugged at her lips as she picked up the note and opened it.
Clarke,
I had some business to take care of before work this morning and I couldn’t make myself wake you up before I left. You looked too damn peaceful sleeping all curled up next to me. I left you some pancakes wrapped up on the stove for breakfast since I’m pretty sure you didn’t eat much yesterday. Eat up and have fun at work today. If work isn’t too hectic I should be back around five. I don’t plan on sleeping alone tonight so I’ll be waiting for you to get off. ;)
xo Lexa
Clarke’s face nearly split in two as she read over the note. She knew Lexa only reserved this mushy side of herself for Clarke and it made her want the detective even more. Reaching over to her bedside table she opened the drawer and delicately placed the note down inside before shutting it. Clarke hopped out of bed with new found energy and made her way out her bedroom in search of the pancakes Lexa had left for her.
Once her pancakes were warmed up Clarke made her way to her couch and sat down while grabbing the remote off her coffee table with her free hand. She began to chow down on the fluffy breakfast food as she watched the local news play out over the tv. After finishing off the last bite of the delicious pancakes Clarke walked back to the kitchen and proceeded to wash the syrup covered plate and fork.
In the midst of washing Clarke heard the soft jingle of her phone announcing she had a text. Looking behind her Clarke saw her phone laying where she had left it last night on the kitchen island. Drying her hands on a nearby dish towel Clarke padded over to the lit up phone to read the text that came across her lock screen from her mother.
“Since you helped yesterday on your day off I asked Sinclair to cover for you today. He more than happily agreed so you take today to relax. Don’t worry about Anya too much. She’s busy driving the nurses crazy. Oh, and don’t forget. I’m still waiting for that dinner with Lexa. Love you, sweetie.”
Clarke shook her head as she laughed at her mothers text before sending a quick reply.
“That’s really sweet of you mom but you didn’t have to. I really appreciate it, and tell Sinclair I said thank you. Also don’t let Anya drive the nurses too crazy and don't let her leave either. And no I haven’t forgotten about our dinner with Lexa. I’ll try to work it out with her for sometime next week. Love you too mom.”
Clarke let out a happy sigh at the unexpected day off as she looked over the list of text messages from everyone. Lexa’s name quickly caught her eye and Clarke felt the gears of her brain begin to turn as a pleasant idea came to her head. A devious grin spread out over her face as she quickly ran to her room and disappeared into the bathroom to get ready for the day.
Lexa POV
“So you think all this is connected from the warehouse bust?” Lexa nodded her head and sipped her coffee as Bellamy looked over the anonymous texts on her phone.
After waking up, getting ready, and making a quick breakfast for Clarke Lexa made her way down to the coffee shop that her and Bellamy frequented before work, Arkadia. When she arrived she saw Bellamy waiting at a table in the back with two cups off coffee. After sitting down and thanking him for the coffee Lexa had let everything that she had kept a secret spill out to him. From Aaron’s words at the warehouse down to the texts she had received.
“At first I thought Aaron was just trying to get into my head with what he said. I mean there was nothing I ever heard while undercover about them being connected to anyone else. I thought they were just a solo group, but with all of this happening I’m beginning to think I was wrong.”
Bellamy clenched his jaw as he looked back up at Lexa and handed her phone to her,“I’m beginning to think so too. They had to be apart of something larger than we thought since someone apparently wants some revenge against you. I think we need to tell the Captain.”
“No. Not yet. I don’t want to bring this to the unit without knowing for sure what we’re dealing with. Anya’s already been hurt and I don’t want anyone else to end up like her, or worse. I think for now we just need to keep a close eye on our surroundings and everyone around us,” Lexa leaned back in her chair and took a quick look around the coffee shop before letting her eyes fall back to Bellamy.
“Lexa, for all we know they could be planning something against you or the entire unit for that matter. I don’t think this is something we need to keep from the Captain. How are we supposed to keep everyone safe if they don’t know about anything that’s going on around them?”
Lexa searched Bellamy’s eyes before sitting up and folding her arms and setting them on the table,“If we tell Indra then she’ll be trying to get any information about who the warehouse was connected to thus putting her and anyone else in harms way. They’ll know she’s when she starts trying to get info. Whoever is doing this is smart, really smart. We’ve seen that. They knew how to keep themselves connected to the warehouse but still keep themselves out of the eyes of the police. And don’t forget, Anya’s ‘accident’ had hardly any evidence. These aren’t just some low level drug dealers that we have on our hands, Bellamy. It’s something a lot bigger that, I can just feel it.”
Bellamy crossed his arms over his chest and let out a deep sigh,“Fine. We’ll keep this quiet for now and try to see if we can find out who’s behind this. But, if one more ‘accident’ happens that seems it’s connected in any way, shape, or form, we’re telling the Captain.”
“Agreed,” Lexa gave Bellamy a light smile and a nodded in thanks,“Thank you, Bellamy. I know it’s hard for you to keep something like this a secret, but I think it’s safer this way.”
“I hope you’re right. All I have to say is keep an extra close eye on Clarke. Whoever sent those texts has been watching her too.”
Bellamy’s words cut through her heart like a knife as she truly realized just what this meant for her. Could she handle putting Clarke in possible danger because she wanted to be with her? Would she be able to keep Clarke safe…or was it safer if Lexa just pushed her out of her life?Emotions that she wasn’t fond of swirled through her as she thought of the possibility of pushing Clarke out of her life. Before she could fall further into the emotions Bellamy hastily stood up and pointed an accusing finger in her face.
“Don’t you even start thinking about pushing Clarke away. I can see the way you’re thinking, Lexa. If they’re watching Clarke they already know that she means something to you and even if you push her away they’ll still go after her to get to you,” Lexa’s mouth hung open slightly as Bellamy composed himself and sat back down.
“If I hear from Clarke that you tried to break things off with her or you’re pushing her away you won’t have to worry about whoever’s out there because I’ll deal with you myself.”
Lexa shook her head and sighed,“I don’t think I could even if I wanted to. When I thought about it I felt almost sick to my stomach. She means too much to me to not be with her.”
“I’m glad to hear it. Now I won’t have to go all brother bear on you,” Bellamy and Lexa let laughter flow between them before Lexa stood up.
“As much as I want to see you go all brother bear, we really should be going. Shift starts in fifteen minutes.” Bellamy laughed followed by a quick nod of his head before standing and following Lexa out the door of Arkadia and making their way to the precinct.
A few hours later as Lexa was working on some possible leads to Aaron Gabriel her phone buzzed in her desk. Looking away from her computer Lexa opened the drawer and pulled her phone out and smiled as she saw a text from Clarke.
“Hey, I’ve been meaning to text you since this morning. I just wanted to say thank you for the pancakes. They were amazing. I might just have to have you cook for me every morning. ;)”
Lexa let her fingers type in a reply as a large grin took over her face.
“You’re very welcome. I’m glad you liked them. And cooking for you every morning doesn’t sound like a bad way to start off my day.”
“And waking up to your cooking isn’t a bad way to start mine off either. Any ways, how’s your day going? Having fun at work?”
Lexa playfully rolled her eyes at Clarke’s reply.
“As much ‘fun’ as I can, I guess. Nothing really going on here besides trying to track down some leads on Aaron Gabriel.”
“Oh. What time will you be home?”
Lexa scrunched her eyebrows together in confusion at Clarke’s sudden change in topic before responding.
“So far nothing has happened that’ll keep me any later than five. So I should be home around then. Why? Missing me that much?”
“I was just wondering. Well I gotta go. I’ll talk to you later.”
Lexa stared down at Clarke’s reply as a small pang of worry ran through her body. Clarke never blew her off like that. Even over text. Deciding that Clarke was probably just busy at work Lexa put her phone back in the drawer before getting back to work.
After going around town with Bellamy to check over the minimal leads they had for Aaron, and coming out empty handed, Lexa had finally made her way back to her and Clarke’s apartment complex. Lexa let out a small huff as she slid out her truck and made her way towards the stairs.
Stopping on Clarke’s floor Lexa had decided to go see the blonde doctor first before heading back down to her own apartment. Reaching the door Lexa swiftly knocked against the cool wood and stepped back as she waited it to swing open. After about a minute passed with no answer Lexa knocked a little harder. When Clarke still didn’t answer the door after a few more minutes Lexa deduced that she must have gone out or something.
Not thinking much about it Lexa made her way back to the stairs and down towards her apartment. Putting her key into the lock Lexa turned the knob and pushed inside. Hanging her keys on the hook next to her door Lexa forewent turning on the lights and looked up at her apartment. The sight in front of her made her eyes go wide and a deep gasp to escape her throat.