Renting happiness

A few weeks have already passed since Clarke started her new job at the Institute and she couldn’t be happier. The work is really different from what she had expected but not boring at all! All of her colleagues are super nice to her and she already made a few friends. Lexa tries to visit every weekend but of course it is not possible for her sometimes because other things need her attention even on weekends. Clarke has to admit that she misses Lexa but she is sometimes so occupied with work that she doesn’t get too upset about it. She also met this very very nice girl called Nilah. She always sits with Clarke during lunch break and they mostly talk about work but Clarke thinks she is pretty funny. On a Friday, Clarke is about to leave work and go home as her phone is ringing, it’s Lexa.

She answers “Hey babe. What’s up?”

“Clarke, I am really sorry baby but I will not be able to make it this weekend. A meeting came up and there’s no chance for me to reschedule it. I am really sorry. I promise I will visit you next weekend.” Lexa explains.

Clarke sighs and says “Oh man that sucks! But it’s okay babe. I understand. Don’t work too much and call me when you’re home if it’s not too late.”

“I will my love. Have a nice evening. I miss you and I love you so so much.”

“I love you too heda.” Clarke says with a smile before she hangs up. On her way out of the building she hears someone calling her name, so she turns around. It’s Nilah. “Oh hey Nilah! What’s up?” Clarke asks.

“Do you have any plans this evening?” she immediately asks.

“No I do not.” Clarke answers.

“Perfect. Do you wanna go out for a few drinks? I know an awesome bar just down the street.” Nilah suggests.

“Sure, I would love that. How about you text me the address and I go home and change into something more comfortable and I will meet you there in an hour?”

“Of course. I am sure it’s gonna be funny! See you later.” Nilah says and walks to her car. She is very nice, Clarke likes her.

As she arrives at home Clarke takes a quick shower and changes into jeans and a red blouse. Nothing special, they’re just going to get some drinks. Clarke arrives at the bar just a few minutes too early, so she is waiting in front of it. She is going through her phone as she notices that someone is standing in front of her. She looks up and sees a tall guy having a weird smile on his face.

“Hey gorgeous, what are you doing here all alone? You need some company?” he asks in a tone that he probably thinks is charming.

“No. I am waiting for my friend.” Clarke responds coldly.

“Hmm.. if your friend is as hot as you are we all three could have some fun together tonight. So, whatcha say beautiful?” the guy gets a little closer and Clarke can smell the cheap alcohol he has been drinking from his breath.

“No, thank you. I am going to have fun with my friend and you can go home.” She answers leaving the guy because she can see Nilah from afar.

They hug and Clarke tells her about that guy. “Girl, I leave you alone for two seconds and the fuckboys are all over you.” Nilah laughs.

“I would prefer it if they were not, believe me. Boys are not really my area.” Clarke says.

“Oh really? I would have never thought that you weren't into boys.” Nilah says with a surprised tone in her voice as they enter the bar.

“Well, you see I am full of surprises!” Clarke laughs.

They sit down and order some beers for the beginning and Clarke is having lots of fun with Nilah even though she notices that Nilah seems to be a little different now than she has been at work. She is way more touchy and the more drunk they get the more touchy both of them get with each other. They tell each other all kinds of stories and Clarke finds out that Nilah is gay too. That doesn’t mean anything, just because she’s gay doesn’t mean she is automatically attracted to Clarke. Gay people can be friends with each other too. As the bar closes at 3am and they get thrown out they walk down the street arm in arm laughing really loudly. Nilah walks Clarke until her apartment and as they hug Nilah leans forward and kisses Clarke on the cheek very close to her mouth though but she doesn’t mind it. Clarke is walking up the stairs still laughing to herself because she is still pretty tipsy. As she opens her apartment door she wonders why the lights are still on. She walks into her living room and let’s out a little scream.

Lexa is sitting on her couch talking on her phone “Nevermind, she just came home.” She says and gets up “Can you please tell me where you’ve been. I thought I surprise you and visit you but you weren’t home. I was so worried!” Lexa says.

“I am sorry. I was just out for drinks with Nilah.” Clarke answers.

“Who is Nilah?” the brunette asks annoyed.

“She’s one of my co-workers.” The other woman defends herself.

“Well, you could’ve told me that you’re going out. Something could have happened.” Lexa continues still sounding a little angry.

“I am sorry baby” Clarke says and approaches her slowly. She pulls Lexa closer by her tie and starts kissing her.

“Clarke I really can’t right now.” Lexa says stopping her from kissing her.

“Please baby I haven’t seen you all week and you know how much I miss my heda when she’s not with me.” Clarke whispers while she is giving Lexa puppy eyes. Clarke takes Lexa’s hand and shoves it in her pants letting Lexa feel how wet she already is for her. “Come on heda… I know you wanna have a taste.” Clarke says with a smile as she bites Lexa’s bottom lip very hard.

“You know I can’t resist you baby” Lexa says and picks her up and walks to her bedroom.

The couple spends the next two days in bed mostly because they have missed each other so much they literally cannot do anything else but touching each other all the time. On Monday morning Lexa drives her to work because her flight departures at 1pm, so she has plenty of time. As Clarke and Lexa get out of the car, Nilah’s car parks right next to them as well.

“Oh hey Nilah!” Clarke greets her.

“Hey girl!” She replies and runs up to her to give her a very long and tight hug. “Hope you weren’t as hungover as I was after Friday night.”

“Nah you know me I am no pussy.” Clarke laughs. Lexa just stands there watching the two women talk as Clarke turns to her and says “Oh right, Nilah this is Lexa, Lexa this is Nilah my co-worker.”

They shake hands and Lexa says “Nice to meet you” in a voice that she always uses when she talks to people she’s doing business with or people she cannot stand.

Lexa feels like she should make sure who Clarke belongs to, so she says “Have a nice week babe.” With a smile and pulls her closer to her for a very passionately kiss while her hands rest on Clarkes waist.

“You.. You too.” Clarke stutters still surprised by that sexy kiss and watches Lexa get in her car and drive away.