Through Thick and Thin
Clarke rolled her eyes, hearing Lexa sigh for the umpteenth time. "We're going. I'm not changing my mind"
"Why do we have to? I don't wanna go" Lexa pouted, sinking into the seat. "Neither does Leif"
"As much as I love watching the twins 24/7, we need to get them into a daycare. Not now but in a few months. These parents are the best way for us to ask about them"
"I'll take them to work with me" Clarke leaned over the transmission and kissed her wife.
"No, you won't. Get the gifts and grab one of the twins and let's go. It's a one year old's party what could happen?"
Clarke's eyes constantly drifted to where Lexa and the twins were. Lexa was effortlessly holding both of the twins in her arms, easily carrying on a conversation with the other parents."She never seemed like a mother to me when we were dating"
"What makes you say that?" Clarke asked, glancing towards Costia. "I knew family was important to her our first date"
"I never met her family before" Costia shook her head. "I took her away from her family a lot. I guess that should've gave me a clue but" She shrugged. "Seeing you guys with the twins and another on the way, it puts things in perspective" Clarke nearly choked on her drink.
"Another one on the way?" Clarke scoffed, coughing a little.
"You're not pregnant? Sorry, I just assumed. You aren't drinking and you looked bigger in the chest than the last time I saw you. Lexa won't let you lift a finger, not even with the twins"
"Lexa is just being Lexa. It's probably the bra and I'm" Clarke paused, taking a deep breath. "Shit, I'm breastfeeding"
"And that's a bad thing?"
"No, it's just that I wouldn't know if I was pregnant or not because I haven't gotten my period back yet" Clarke whispered, rubbing her forehead. "I'll be right back" Clarke walked over to her family, wrapping her arms around Lexa's stomach. "Hey, can I get the keys?"
"Sure, is something wrong?" Lexa asked. "Are we leaving?" She added hopefully.
"Not yet. I need to pick something up at the store. I'll be quick" Lief looked up at his mommy, smiling. "Is that your way of saying you wanna come with me?" Lexa pulled the keys out of her back pocket once Clarke took Lief.
"There you go" Lexa said, handing the keys over.
"Don't get into too much trouble while I gone"
"This might be the last time I look good in a bikini thanks to your mama" Clarke whispered to Lief, grabbing the bag. Lief tore his eyes away from Clarke to look at the bag in her hands. "You're not getting this bag" Lief grinned and reached for it. "9 months in my stomach and you end up looking like her when you smile. How fair is that?" Clarke walked around the back to the pool, looking for Lexa. "Have you seen Lexa?" She asked a nearby parent.
"She was helping with the cake" The blonde nodded and headed into the kitchen to find Lexa back into a corner with Costia hanging all over her. She wasn't surprised but that didn't make the situation any better. Not to mention the fact that Lexa had Arryn in her arms did nothing to stop her.
"Look, Costia. I don't know what this is about or what brought this on but I love Clarke. I think we should leave" Lexa explained, slipping away from her ex.
"I think we should stay" Clarke interrupted, setting her bag on the counter. " In fact I think we should talk, Costia" Lexa hurried to Clarke's side, pressing a kiss to her forehead.
"I just feel like I should tell you I love you so you don't kill her and leave me to raise our children alone" Lexa whispered. "I love you"
"Go" Clarke smiled, passing Leif over to her.
"Remember" Lexa lifted both of her arms to show off the twins before leaving.
"You and Lexa have a lot a history. Probably more than we have" Clarke started off slowly. " but that doesn't change the fact that you hit on her. I'm not shocked. In the few times we've run into each other you look at Lexa like she looks at me and that really says something. You know what else says something is the fact that you know that we got married. You saw the ring. I know you did. You know we have two children and possibly a third on the way. Ignoring the fact that you have a significant other and a child of your own, you decide that you want to break up my family. I'm not the jealous type, so I'm not gonna threaten you or whatever you think was going to happen. I'm just going to tell you my wife loves me and is not interested. And the fact is you know that because she shows me every night" Costia stood motionless as Clarke spoke. "Goodbye, Costia"
"I'm glad you didn't go to jail today. I would've missed you terribly" Lexa admitted as she watched Clarke crawl into bed. "I love you and I hope you know I'd never do anything to make you think otherwise" Lexa said more seriously.
"I know I just had to tell her that" Clarke chuckled, rolling into her embrace. "She did help me out today despite hitting on you" Clarke pointed out, listening to Lexa's beating heart against her ear.
"What do you mean?" Lexa asked, peering down at her wife.
"Costia suggested something today and I think she might be right. I mean I'm not a hundred percent sure but"
"What are you talking about, Clarke?" Lexa interrupted. "You're starting to freak me out"
"The reason I had to borrow the keys is to" Clarke took a deep breath. "get a pregnancy test" Clarke tilted her head up to look at Lexa.
"We're pregnant?" Lexa questioned, fighting to keep her smile at bay.
"I don't know, maybe? I haven't taken the test yet"
"Let's take it" Lexa kissed Clarke's hand before throwing off the covers and lifting Clarke off the bed.
"You seem excited" Lexa kissed her forehead. "What if I'm not?"
"Then we can try again later"
"You don't have to watch me pee on the stick, Lexa" Clarke stressed, pushing Lexa out of the bathroom.
"Hey, we're married. I have a right to see you pee now"
"That was not in our vows"
"It was implied" Lexa countered, jiggling the bathroom door handle.
"I'm almost done. Be patient"
"I can't. I'm already naming this one" Lexa replied. "I want to share in the experience this time. I didn't get to last time"
"I was absolutely terrified last time"
"I know. Now, I can be there and we can celebrate before we leave for our second honeymoon" Clarke opened the door, walking out with the test in hand. Lexa lead her to the bed, pulling her in her lap. "How long?"
"15 minutes" Clarke stared off into space." What are we going to do with three infants, Lexa?"
"Technically, we'd have two one year olds and a newborn by the time you give birth"
"Technically, that's still 3 babies in diapers that your going to change. How are you not worried about this?" Clarke whispered, hiding her face in Lexa's neck.
"Because I have you. It's not like we can't afford it. I was terrified when the twins were born but I knew as soon as I held them I'd do anything for them. Parenthood is scary but we're not alone. It's not even just you and me. We have friends and family who will go out of their way to help us" Clarke smiled at her, tugging her into a kiss. "Whatever it says on that test, I will spin you around and kiss you till your lips are numb because I love you"
"I love you too" Clarke passed Lexa the stick. "Here, I want you to be the first to know"
"You just want me to spin you around and kiss you till your lips are numb"
"Guilty" Lexa reached for the test. "Don't touch that part. I peed on it"
"I know. I was just trying to cover the results"
"I'm nervous"
"Me too"
"Are you going to look at it?" Lexa slowly uncovered the results. "Well? Good news?"