Dawn
Lexa watched as Clarke's eyes fluttered open, the morning light making her eyelashes shine. Clarke turned around and lied still for a second with her eyes closed once again, her head resting on Lexa's bare chest.
Wait.
Clarke's eyes flew wide open as she realised where she was and who she was with, surprise showing in her face was quickly replaced by a goofy smile when memories of the previous night crossed her mind. She deeply blushed as Lexa smiled and kissed her forehead, bringing them closer once again.
"Good morning, sleepyhead"
Clarke smiled once again "Morrrning" as her head fell back onto Lexa's chest, making the brunette exhale sharply "whoops"
Lexa straddled Clarke, she knew the other girl was most definitely not a morning person, yet she was determined to make the most of the brief time they'd have before her Commander duties claimed her.
She lowered her hand slowly so that Clarke wouldn't know what she was doing until it was too late and she was already tickling her, the blonde bursting out in laughter as she begged Lexa to stop, rolling in bed and trying to get away from the relentless teasing.
When they stopped, they were both gasping for air, Clarke stood before Lexa's bed as the other girl sat on it cross-legged.
"Lexa"
"Mm?"
"I love you too."
Lexa could've sworn she felt her heart and chest swell with the emotion of hearing those four words coming from Clarke. She stood up and walked towards her "You're amazing" she whispered against the other girl's lips as they kissed
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A knock on Lexa's door made them jump and they were merely able to put their robes on before Titus walked in.
His face tried but failed to hide the anger showing in his eyes
"Heda. May I speak to you?"
Lexa nodded
"Alone."
Clarke motioned towards her clothes in order to get dressed and leave, but Lexa replied
"Whatever it is, she can hear it."
"Fine" Titus' mouth formed a thin line "I thought Indra had taught you better. Love is weakness, Lexa. This won't end well."
Clarke saw hurt on Lexa's eyes, and a hint of a doubt, but they couldn't go back, not after finally being together, they couldn't fight what they felt. Right?
"I do not recall asking you for advice in my love life" Lexa firmly stated "so if that's all you've got to say..."
"No." He abruptly interrupted her "it's Azgeda. They're at the town's walls. And they want war."