Chapter 3
Lexa spent the majority of the week either in her apartment, the library, or Grounders. If anyone was asked what she looked like, they would fail one hundred percent. The only thing they could tell you for certain was what book she was studying from each and every time. Lexa tried to get ahead of her work in preparation for the big weekend. Costia was taking her on a date the upcoming Friday and Costia’s party, that was on Saturday. They were texting on and off throughout the whole week. Lexa really needed to be done with her schoolwork in order to relax and she was already a jumble of nerves.
Anya came in to Lexa's room to find her hunched over her books, eyes closed and softly breathing, knocked out. Papers were splayed out, covering every inch of the table. Anya swept her own long blond hair to the side and then she went over to place a blanket over Lexa's sleeping form. She knew how hard her little sister was working and she walked into the kitchen to pour some tea she made for Lexa in a decorative mug, knowing that the brunette would wake soon to continue her studies. True to her statement, she heard a crash coming from Lexa's room and a small groan.
She walked back with the mug to find Lexa climbing back onto her leather swivel chair, rubbing her head. Anya placed the tea on the table and placed her hand on Lexa's shoulder. “You need some rest since you're going on that date with Costia tomorrow. Don't want her to think that she's asked out Frankenstein instead, what with those bags permanently etched onto your face. Just make sure you get some rest ‘kay? If you need me you know where to find me. In bed like a normal human being.”
“Thanks Anya, will do.” Lexa turned her attention back to her books as soon as Anya left. After a good thirty minutes of studying, she checked her phone for messages, finding a text from Costia.
Costia: Hope you're ready for our date tomorrow. I know I am ;)
Lexa was very ready for their date. She couldn't wait until she saw the other brunette and hear her boisterous laugh again. She liked the attention that Costia gave her that no one did in high school. She was labeled as the outcast for her quiet nature and little quirks. She didn't mind too much though. She had Anya. Whenever she had a problem, Anya was only a phone call away. It was a no-brainer for Lexa to apply to go to the school where Anya was. So no, she didn't mind solitary. All the times she wasn't invited to parties, she made up with studying and that got her to being the top student of her class. She held her head high wherever she went and had an aura about her. Something that possibly could have attracted Costia to her.
She was lost in her thoughts as she decided to finish studying and got ready for bed.
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Lexa went through her wardrobe to pick out a nice beige fleece sweater and some light blue jeans to go along with a pair of light brown flats to match. She fixed the collar of her undershirt and got ready for her date. She grabbed her purse her she left it hanging the previous night when she walked out to the living room and saw Anya come out from her cave.
“You’re going on your date like that Lexa? That’s what you wear practically everyday,” the blonde noted.
“Yea.. what’s wrong with this? I’m comfortable Anya. And I’m not going to sacrifice my comfort level for someone.”
“Do you even like this girl? I just thought you would have put in some effort. I could do your makeup for you or something if you want. We could make your eyes pop. They’re one of your best features. What do you say Lexa?”
“I say, I’m going to be late if I don’t leave now. I was going through my notes all day and lost track of time. I don’t want to keep Costia waiting.”
“Fine fine. Have fun and try to not get pregnant okay?,” Anya said laughing at her own joke. “I’ll see you when you get back!,” she yelled to a closing door.
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“This is stunning. Thank you for taking me here,” Lexa said as she kept her eyes on the lake before her. The water sparkling as the sun was just setting. She reached out to grab Costia’s hand and smiled. She really enjoyed their little date and it wasn’t over. Costia took her to a fancy restaurant where Lexa did feel a little underdressed (but still comfortable in her clothes) and then to the park where they were now. She was sitting on a bench with Costia thinking how at peace she was with the sound of the waves soothing her. Evergreen trees surrounded the lake by acres, filling the crisp air with a cold sharp smell of pine that Lexa could not stop inhaling. She took slow deep breathes to keep the woodsy aroma to fill her lungs with the smell for as long as she could, remembering the family hike her parents used to take her on.
“Lexa,” Costia said, breaking the silence. “I was wondering.. I know that we’ve only just met, but I feel a strong pull to you. I really like you Lexa. And scheming with you and just being around you. I was wondering if you would like to be my girlfriend,” Costia asked with her usual confidence.
“Yes, I would like that. Girlfriends. I’d like to be your girlfriend Costia.”
The other brunette squealed and grabbed Lexa’s face to give small kisses to wherever her lips could touch: her cheeks, her lips, her nose. Then she went to give Lexa a deep kiss until Lexa let out a small moan and they broke apart for air. They were both softly panting and smiling at each other.
“Come on, it’s dark out now and you’re shivering. Gotta be a knight in shining armour for my girl and take you home,” Costia winked at Lexa and reached to pull the green eyed beauty up with her as she stood up and they began their walk back to Lexa’s apartment. “You have to get some sleep anyways and help me prep for that party tomorrow.”
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The next afternoon Lexa helped Costia with the party as promised and they did a good job if one was to look at the turnout; then again, all you really needed was some booze and college kids were happy to fill up the empty space. Lexa thought back to the last party that she was at and thought everything was pretty much the same right down to the blaring music, except this time, she had a girlfriend.
She cleared her head and made her way over to greet Lincoln when she spotted him come through the open door. “Hey Lincoln, you made it. Costia told me that Octavia came in with a blonde just a few moments ago. She should be around here somewhere. You ready to show her your goods? Wait. That was bad. Hold on. Let me try again. Are you ready to show her your-”
“Ho no, I think we’re good. No pep talks needed. At least not from you, no offense,” Lincoln said with a gentle smile.
“Ahh, thank goodness. I really suck at those, but I thought you might like one and I wanted you to feel calm before talking to Octavia.”
“Aww, that’s really sweet of you. Thanks Lexa. You look really good by the way.”
“Thanks, Costia picked out my clothing today. She wanted me to look nice tonight.”
“So you and Costia huh. I’m happy for you. And you look as beautiful as any other day by the way. ”
“Save some of that flirting for Octavia, Big Guy,” Lexa said with a small laugh. “And yes, it’s going well with Costia bu-- oh look! There’s Octavia by the drinks. And she’s alone. Here’s your chance,” Lexa said nudging Lincoln over to the drinks.
“All right, all right. I’m going. Quit your pushing,” he laughed as he made his way over to Octavia.
Lexa saw Lincoln reach Octavia and he got her attention when he appeared next to her and made her laugh with whatever he said. They started flirting and that was when she decide to find Costia who was sure to be making her rounds and talking to everyone in the room. Lexa found her blithesome girlfriend dancing amongst the crowd and went to stand by the side where some other apprehensive people were at holding their drinks as buffers to keep from having conversations. Costia saw Lexa by the side and motioned for her to join in. Lexa was hesitant and decided to stay on the sidelines. Costia sauntered over to Lexa.
“Hey, what’s wrong? You okay Baby?,” Costia asked with concern in her voice.
“Nothing’s wrong Cost. I just don’t really feel like dancing right now, you know? You go ahead and have fun. I actually just left a cheerful Lincoln with a very gleeful Octavia. I think our little plan worked.”
“Oh that’s great! I knew it would! Look at us with our smart minds,” Costia giggled. “Are you sure you don’t want to dance with me Baby? I’ll make sure we have fun,” she suggested. When Lexa gave her a small shake of her head no, Costia gave Lexa a quick kiss on her cheek. “Okay, well if you change your mind, you know where to find me,” she said as she went back into the dancing crowd.
A good thirty minutes past where Lexa wandered around the dorm before seeing a worried looking Octavia and Lincoln make their way over to Lexa.
“Hey Lexa, have you seen a blonde anywhere? Octavia can’t find her friend Clarke and she’s searched the whole floor,” Lincoln asked.
“Right. Hi Lexa. Now that we’ve put the pleasantries aside I want to know if you’ve seen a blonde around with a white blouse, dark jeans, and stunning blue eyes. She’s most likely super wasted too. Have you seen her? She hasn’t been picking up her phone either. Man, I shouldn’t have left her. She just broke up with her douche of a boyfriend, a good thing too, that cheating bastard. And I took her here because it’s been a while now and I thought that she might want to let out some steam and.. Damn it. Fuck. She probably saw him on campus or something. I’m such a horrible friend for not noticing. And now she’s out there somewhere drunk out of her mind getting hurt or something..,” Octavia trailed off with tears in her eyes.
“Hey no, you tried your best to cheer your friend up. You don’t even know if she saw him or not. Why don’t you go out to all of the places that you think she might be and if she turns up here then I’ll call you? How does that sound?,” Lexa said.
“Yea. Yea.. That sounds like a good idea. I’ll go do that,” Octavia said as she went to grab her coat.
“I’m coming to help you. And I won’t take no as an answer,” Lincoln proclaimed as he helped Octavia put her coat on and then he shrugged his jacket over his shoulders.
“Okay. Thank you Lincoln,” Octavia sniffled as she touched Lincoln’s arm. He gave her a reassuring smile and the two made their way out the door to find the blonde.