Dancing in the Dark
Five days before the wedding is set, Clarke got a message from Finn, asking him to forgive him for what he did and if she can accept the friendship he's asking.
"Clarke, you suppose he means well on that?" Raven checking on the wedding gown. "I don't know Rave, we have been all good friends before we got together as gf/bf. Maybe it's hard for him or maybe it's not. You see, in the past months we separated, he never really wanted me back. And now that my situation is bit weird, all of a sudden he wants me back." Clarke laughed.
"Hey! You haven't told me, the night Lexa slept in your room haha!" Raven laughed with excitement. "What is there to say Rave, she got sick that night and I don't think it's right for me to let her drive home. You know how hard is it to drive over our terrain and all." Clarke explained.
"Well,...well..Octavia told me..uhmm" Raven giggling. "What well?! What did Octavia tell you?" Clarke smiling curiously.
"She told me that she forgot Lexa was there, she opened your door without knocking and saw you embracing or sort of spooning Lexa haha!!" Raven laughing and giggling.
"Oh that, yah, she got cold that early morning. I had to embrace her to keep her warm." Clarke said casually. "Really? You know there's a thing called blankets and sweater. Raven giggling.
Clarke can't help thinking about that evening. Lexa had a high fever and a delirious moment. She kept calling her mom and Clarke embraced her in her sleep. Clarke was in tears that Lexa misses her mom and it manifested during the evening. Early morning when Clarke monitored Lexa's temperature, it went down. But to her surprise, Lexa was having another deep sleep and was whispering someone's name. This time, she wasn't calling her mother, she was calling "Clarke".
"uhmmm....Clarke..don't go please.." in small voice Lexa talking in her sleep. Then she becomes quiet for minutes, then uttered Clarke's name again.
"I'm here Lexa." Clarke puts Lexa's head on her chest and strokes her hair. Clarke fell asleep when she can no longer hear Lexa sleep talking or moaning her name.
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Anya called Raven to set up friends for a get together for both Clarke and Lexa before the wedding. Clarke can't understand why is it a big deal but she is amused that she likes the feeling of her friends coming and supporting her.
"Two days from now, my dearest sister will tie knot in an unusual fashion, so you guys out there, a very pretty lady beats you to Lexa" Anya announced on the party table as the rest of the crowd clap and cheer!
Clarke has her group in Octavia, Bellamy, Raven, Harper, while other friends from college band came in too, Murphy, Jasper and Monty. Finn, also came as he promised to Clarke and her group that he will behave well. Lexa was surprised but she didn't show it. She very well remembered in the stipulation that Clarke can invite her friends.
As Clarke is enjoying her evening, two striking lady entered the event. They look fashionably fit and directly embraced Lexa.
The other lady approached Anya while the brunette with beautiful afro hairstyle, heavily tanned and dressed in a skin-tight, low-cut white dress that left absolutely nothing to the imagination, leaned over to put her hands on Lexa's shoulders. She planted a firm kiss on the side of her mouth.
Clarke can't help but be frozen at the sight.
It's been little over 3 minutes and she's still allover Lexa. Shes not the only one noticing it. "Clarke, you should have more get together like this so we can see those lovely friends your wife have." Jasper and Monty teasing her.
Clarke, uprooted herself from her position, walked quietly and approached Indra, Lexa's executive assistant which Clarke met couple of weeks ago. "Hi Indra, is that Lexa's cousin?" Clarke doesn't have time to go in circles . "Oh that girl? Her name is Costia, she's one of Lexa's closest friends. Have I not known Lexa for years, I would say they might have a thing going on." Indra biting on the cocktail food. "Oh thanks Indra, it's okay, it doesn't bother me, I just thought I would know who are her cousins from friends." Clarke convincing herself otherwise.
Clarke is starting to get red every minute she sees Costia continually putting her arms around Lexa and whispering something to her ear. Lexa would then laugh with her.
"Can I have my last dance with you? Finn bows down and extends his right hand. Clarke smiled and accepted. They moved on the dance floor. She puts her arm on Finn's shoulder while they dance to a sweet music.
"My, you look behave tonight. I'm surprised at you." Clarke taps her fingers.
"I should be, your girlfriend is vicious, I didn't even see her coming to hit me. That girl is ferocious in an angel's face." both of them chuckle.
"I remember you telling me about a girl whom you said you like so much...when you were still young, was it her?" Finn moves his face to Clarke. "Uhmm..Finn, I don't recall telling you that.." Clarke twitched her eyelids.
"Yes you did, actually it happened twice when you're drunk. But Octavia and Raven kept telling me it happens all the time specially when you drink and can't remember when you became unreasonably mad." Finn smiling at her.
"What do you mean it happens all the time? And how did you come up with an idea it's her?" Clarke shouting it to Finn's ear. Finn retaliated by moving his head so he can talk directly to Clarke's ear. "Music is getting louder huh?! Well, last time you threw some paper cups when we had a party, you were shouting about this girl who was special to you but betrayed you or something. Then Raven said "oh it's Lexa" So I remembered her name"
Lexa in the other hand is the one who can't take her eyes off Clarke and the way she's dancing with Finn. Lexa is biting her lower lip and begins to finish several servings of wine without noticing she's having that much. Lexa stood up and invited Costia over the dancefloor. Both of them in bareback dress started to dance and Costia became flirty by stroking Lexa's back with her fingers and running it in her hair. Clarke saw them in the floor and became extremely jealous. She has never been this jealous after 10 years or so. Clarke puts her arms up to Finn's neck from his shoulders. Finn's hands slide from her waist to her back. Lexa saw it and guided Costia so that their dance movement would reach Clarke on the floor.
Few steps and they crossed paths and Lexa did the ice break. "May I cut in to have my fiancee?" Lexa's tone flat. "Of course you may." Finn stuttered a bit. "We have not been formally introduced yet. I apologize that we met in that circumstance" talking about her hitting Finn with baseball bat more than a week ago.
Clarke clears her throat. " Ahm yeah, Lexa this is my ex boyfriend Finn, Finn this is Lexa" both shake hands. "Clarke, this is my close friend Costia and Costia, this is MY FIANCEE Clarke." Costia extended her hand first and both shake hands. "Nice to have finally meet you Clarke" Costia smiled.
Finn, who can't stop smiling at the beautiful Costia, extended his hand right away for a dance. Costia accepted it and puts her arm on Finn's shoulders. They moved to a different direction. Lexa puts her hand on Clarke's waist. Clarke looks down as she puts her hand on Lexa's shoulder. She can feel her skin and can smell her. "You look lovely, Clarke" Lexa whispers in her ear.
"Do you also say that to Costia?" Clarke can't help her feelings.
"You don't seem to worry about Costia when you're dancing with Finn." Lexa looking at Clarke.
Clarke looks away, she doesn't want to meet Lexa's eyes. She was about to cry few minutes ago when she saw Costia flirting with Lexa, and now, Lexa is dancing with her, she can't understand the mixed emotions running her. "Did you and..Costia.."
"Hey, you two lovebirds, smile for the camera" Anya interrupting with her camera on her hand.
Both of them smiled at Anya. Anya took several photos and they are back to dancing.
"You seem to enjoy dancing with him, but please..." Lexa took a deep breath "Please don't invite him over to our house."
"And what will you do if I do?"
"Don't..... Clarke..." Lexa realizing that the alcohol is getting into her while Clarke seems to be enjoying annoying her.
"We already talked about it Clarke, remember?"
"Then why are you bringing that up now?"
"I...I just want to make things clear that's all."
"Lexa, after this dance you should rest, you drank too much wine have you?" Clarke knows Lexa has low tolerance in alcohol when they were teenagers. She realized though that it doesn't change all through the years. Lexa just nods.
A much sweeter and classical song played and Lexa gently puts her right hand at the back of Clarke's head, she moves her head to her until Clarke rests her head on her shoulder. Clarke feels like she's melting the way Lexa caresses her back. She feels Lexa moves her lips to her right ear. She shivers as Lexa kisses her ear and started to nibble it. Moan escapes Clarke's lips as Lexa pushes her hips towards her. Clarke can feel her heartbeat getting faster and her knees started to buckle. She's definely aroused by Lexa. She can feel Lexa's breast, her thighs, she almost feel as if Lexa is grinding her hips. She is thankful that the floor is dark and cozy. Otherwise, whatever they might be doing is a bit scandalous. Lexa moves her lips in her nape and started kissing her. "Lexa...." Clarke presses her lips on Lexa's shoulder, she sucks her skin to avoid moaning. Lexa moans when she felt Clarke sucking and close to biting her shoulder. Lexa knows she wants to kiss Clarke, she has been wanting to kiss her lips the moment she saw her again. As she's about to do so..they got interrupted by Finn and Costia.
"Can I have my best girl back?" Costia smiling. Lexa and Clarke froze for awhile, their bodies still aroused but trying to recover. Lexa made an eye communication to Clarke not to allow her back to Costia. Clarke's eyes didn't agree though. "Uhmm, yeah sure, am about to leave in awhile anyway, we're early tomorrow checking on the final gown and all." Lexa's expression was that of a child begging and hurt. She wanted Clarke and wanting her to stay with her on the dancefloor.
"I want you to stay.." Lexa literally begging. "You had too much wine, Lexa, you should already be resting, too." Clarke and Finn said their goodbyes and as Clarke walks away, she can sense Lexa unhappy and hurt.
As Clarke were saying goodbyes to people on the floor, she saw Costia puts her hands around Lexa's neck and Lexa rests her head on Costia's shoulder, eyes closed. Now, she feels angry at herself that she allowed Costia to cut and have Lexa back, she could have stayed a little bit longer. She's back in a jealous mood but can't do anything about it.
Her phone rang when she's arranging her stuff on her pick up. "Hello Dad? Yes, it was a good night. I met Lexa's friends and relatives. Yes Dad, our close relatives also are here. Aunt Rose is still inside with my friends. Raven and I had to go back to the hotel and get our gowns ready tomorrow morning. Should there be another alterations at least it's near. How's mom? I miss her dad, wish she could be here with us on the wed..wedd..wedding day." Clarke sobs
"I'm fine Dad, I just miss Mom that's all." Clarke in tears. She has terrible emotions of missing Abby and jealously over Costia.
"I need to go Dad, you better be here and Uncle Ted by dinner tomorrow. Dont forget your suits okay? I love you Dad. Goodnight."
"Come on Clarke, we have to go back to our posh hotel room" Raven beaming at her.
They're staying in one of the Woods' hotel nestled near the country club near the hills where the wedding will take place.
Clarke can't sleep. She is thinking about Lexa and if she's also staying on that Hotel. Or do they have an apartment where they all stay. Is she with Costia? Lexa was drunk and she wondered if what happened on the dancefloor was caused by that.
She gets her mobile and starts dialing Lexa's number, but after 2 rings, she canceled, sat down and dials again..she canceled once more and shakes her head. "What the heck are you doing Clarke!" she thinks loudly to herself. What conversation does she expect from both of them in the middle of the night? Will they fight again or Lexa is already tired and sleeping comfortably in one of their apartments? Clarke pulls one more pillow and placed it on side of her head.
"Go to sleep Clarke!" she tells herself.