Sleeping Beauty

Once Clarke put away all the groceries she went to her room and laid on her bed for a while checking her social media. Her other two roommate retreated to their rooms after interrogating the blonde about her not-so-subtle attraction to Lexa and Clarke now just wanted to lounge around and do nothing for a few hours until she had to get ready for dinner with her friends and savior. 

She found she was looking forward to spending more time with Lexa and it honestly surprised her, after all she had just broken up with Finn a few weeks ago and didn't expect to have feelings for anyone this soon. Quickly back tracking from that train of thought she forced herself to think about how she actually felt towards the brunette. Fact: she saved me last night from god-knows-what. Fact: she took care of me without any obligation to. Fact: she's drop dead gorgeous. Fact: I'm a thirsty hoe, but also incredibly grateful. Thats it! Clarke wasn't developing feelings for this girl, while Lexa was undoubtedly stunning that wasn't what Clarke was feeling, she was just appreciative.

Feeling much better about having figured that out she decided to take a short nap. As she settled into her bed she found herself bringing Lexa's shirt that she was still wearing up to her nose and inhaling deeply. The smell was heavenly, and while Clarke knew that it was a little weird to be sniffing her clothing she couldn't bring herself to stop; Lexa's scent was woodsy and floral. It smelled like the earth and the blonde drifted off to sleep still smelling the delicious fragrance.

Once back at her apartment Lexa unloaded her groceries and put them away. Noting that she had a while before she had to get ready for tonight she went to the spare bedroom and stripped the bedding and washed it. Once that was clean and put back on the bed she made herself a light lunch and decided to go to the gym since she didn't this morning. 

Lexa walked in and smelled the familiar scent of sweat and cleaner, hearing the clinking of machines as people were doing their own workouts was instantly calming to the brunette. Not that she was anxious or anything but the familiarity of it all was soothing even when there was no negative emotion running through her. After putting her things away in the locker room she made her way out to start her workout.

A couple hours later Lexa was back in the shower in her apartment and was recapping the previous nights events and trying to figure out why on earth she acted the way she had with this girl. She knew that deep down she was a good person and that was why she went to the club at 2 a.m. but it didn't explain everything else. Clarke's beauty was undeniable but there was more to it than that, there was some other draw that Lexa couldn't place. There was no way that she was developing feelings for the blonde; it had been years since Lexa had last been in a relationship and while it didn't end great it was a horrible messy break-up. Lexa just knew she wasn't ready for a relationship, she was young and free and planned on enjoying that. At 25 she was the VP of a successful publication company, Trikru Co., was financially stable, and she knew she was hot. Not just in the fitness sense but she was aware of her beauty too so she had hopes to date around and find herself on her own before she settled down. 

A few hours later, after doing some work and a bit of light reading Lexa was picking out her outfit for the night. Grounders wasn't exactly a fancy restaurant but it was no McDonalds either so she settled on some black straight legged slacks tucked into her black leather combat boots that were loosely laced, a black button up, and she finished the look off with some sage green suspenders. Putting on minimal make-up (eye liner and lip gloss) and sweeping her hair over one shoulder she threw on her leather jacket and made her way to the restaurant.

Clarke, Octavia, and Raven got to Grounders a little early and got their table while waiting for Lexa to show up. They didn't have to wait long because as the waiter was taking their drink orders in walked the woman herself and Clarke's breathe caught in her throat, after seeing Lexa in only loungewear seeing her dressed up caused her to press her thighs together tightly Ok, so she's gorgeous, I already knew that. Stupid body and my stupid responses. I need a drink cause I'm way too thirsty. 

Lexa walked up to the table wearing a black button up tucked into her black pants that were tucked into her black combat boots, and when she took off her black leather jacked Clarke saw that she was wearing green suspenders that matched the color of her eyes. Raven leaned over and whispered "You're drooling a little bit, Princess." Clarke shot her back a glare but quickly wiped at her mouth and sure enough there was a little drool.

Trying to cover up the blush that was creeping up her cheeks the blonde quickly took a sip of water and stood to greet Lexa "Lexa, hey, you clean up well." she said flirtatiously.

"You don't look too bad yourself, Clarke." Lexa clicked the 'k' again that sent another wave of red to her cheeks.

Lexa took in Clarke's outfit and she wasn't fairing much better. The blonde wore a simple white dress that showed enough cleavage to catch Lexa's attention; the dress hugged her figure but fanned out around her waist and had thin straps holding it up, she finished the look off with a thin brown leather belt around her middle, and some gladiator sandals that matched her belt. She had on a bit more make-up than Lexa was wearing and her blonde locks were drawn up in a bun though she had some strands hanging down to frame her face. The brunette turned to Clarke's roommates and they were dressed similarly; Octavia was wearing a deep purple dress like Clarke's but was a bit more modest, while Raven wore a salmon colored top that showed off a bit of her tanned toned stomach before getting to her white flowy skirt.

The four ordered their drinks and made small talk while perusing the menu deciding what to eat for dinner, after the waiter came to take their orders and their menus the two brunette roommates made it a point to thank Lexa again for saving their friend. "Seriously, Lexa, we can't thank you enough. I'm sure Clarke can't either." Raven said with a tone that was subtlety teasing, luckily for Clarke Lexa didn't pick up on it.

"Honestly, I'm sure anyone decent would have done the same thing. It's really nothing, plus it gave me an excuse to sleep in." Lexa said as she took a sip of her water before continuing "I normally wake up at around 5 to go to the gym before I start my day but it was nice to take a break, plus I went this afternoon."

Octavia perked up at the mention of working out "Oh which gym do you go to?"

"Dropship Gym over on Pine. I used to work out there before I left the area and it was nice to get back to." Lexa recalls going there religiously during college.

"No way! That's where I work a few days during the week!" Octavia says a little too loudly and it earns her a few looks from the surrounding tables but she just rolls her eyes not caring.

"Huh, small world." is all Lexa says before their food is brought out to them.

Throughout dinner they make some more small talk, mainly just Octavia and Lexa talking about working out while Raven butts in with a sarcastic comment occasionally. Lexa notices that Clarke has been fairly silent during dinner and decides to try and change the subject to involve her "So Clarke, you said you're minoring in art. Whats your favorite way to express that?"

The blonde shoots Lexa a grateful smile at the subject change "I enjoy painting but charcoal is my favorite. There's just something so simple about it and its easier for me to manipulate for shading. I tried sculpting but after the basic pottery class I took sophomore year I quickly gave that up." Octavia and Raven start to laugh which earns a confused look from Lexa.

"Yeah, The Pottery Tragedy of 2014. Oh, gosh it's been too long since I heard that story." Raven says once she's recuperated from her laughing fit.

"Don't you dare." Clarke warns.

"No, wait I want to hear this. What could be so bad?" Lexa says shooting a smirk at Clarke causing another blush to creep up her face.

"Maybe some other time." Clarke says as the waiter brings them the checks. Lexa internally smiles at the prospect of getting together with Clarke again and goes to reach for her wallet to pay for her part of the meal "No way, what're you doing? We told you tonight is on us, as a thank you." Clarke shoos Lexa's card away which earns her a pout from the brunette and Clarke can't help but think that it's the most adorable pout she's ever seen with the way Lexa's plump lower lip juts out a bit, thankfully she doesn't argue and simply puts her card away.

As they all make their way out to the parking lot Octavia and Raven are making plans to go to a frat party on campus and Clarke groans "No, you guys I don't want to go. One, I'm still recovering from last night; and two, thats Finn's fraternity. I'm over him but if I don't have to see him then that'd be great. Can you just drop me off at home before you go?"

"No can do, Princess. We told them we'd be there soon and they need ice so suck it up or call a cab." Raven says and right as Clarke is about to protest Lexa speaks up.

"I can drop you off, it's no problem really, it's on my way."

Clarke is grateful, once again, to this stunning brunette for saving her. She catches a look from Raven and rolls her eyes seeing that this was a part of the brunette's plan "Thank you, Lexa. I would really appreciate that." the blonde says as they're walking up to the cars.

Right as Lexa is about to open the passenger door to her corvette for Clarke Raven makes a strange sound that's somewhere between a gargled squeal and a shriek "Oh sweet Jesus. Oh my god she's beautiful."

Clarke just rolls her eyes at her friend's antics and explains to Lexa Raven's affinity for cars, the brunette just nods her head before saying "Yeah, she was just a body and a barely working engine when I got her but I fixed her up and now she's good as new." Lexa taps lightly on the car's hood "I named her Lola." as she sees Raven roll her eyes she adds "I know it's a typical car name but I'm a sucker for the classics. Obviously."

As the two launch into a quick discussion about the car Clarke just stands to the side and admires Lexa subtly. Although apparently not subtly enough as Octavia leans in and says "You're doing that thing where you're undressing her with your eyes again, sweetie." and she pulls back with a smug look on her face as the blonde just glares and is thankful for the darkness to hide her blush.

When the car fanatics are done with their conversation and everyone says 'goodnight' Lexa opens the passenger door for Clarke as she slides in and takes off her jean jacket placing it at her feet. Lexa gets in the driver's seat and pulls onto the road. "So," the brunette glances over at Clarke with that smirk on her face again "what's the story behind the pottery thing?"

The blonde just flushes lightly and looks at her hands in her lap "It's really not that funny of a story. But basically I was in class and we were using the wheel for the first time, needless to say I wasn't very good at it. Anyway, so I'm about halfway done with this vase which I'm trying to make about two feet tall when this girl walks over to me and starts talking to me about something, I honestly have no idea what she was saying. I end up losing control of the wheel and squeeze too hard at the top of the vase and this big hunk of wet clay just smacks her right in the face. I was mortified and dropped the class. Luckily it was within the first week and I was able to pick up another ele- And just what in the hell are you laughing at?"

Lexa is visibly shaking from laughter but there's minimal sound and Clarke just slaps her lightly on the shoulder while smiling to herself at being able to get this reaction out of the brunette. Once Lexa recovers from her fit of laughing she asks "So, what caused you to lose control of the wheel anyways?"

Clarke just shrugs "She was really pretty and I got a little distracted. But it worked out because I got her number after I apologized profusely and we went out a couple times."

Lexa shakes her head as she pulls up to Clarke's apartment building "You must have some serious game if you got her to go out with you after that."

Clarke chuckles Oh, I got a lot more than that out of her she thinks to herself "Thank you for the ride, Lexa. It seems like you're always saving me."

"You're very welcome, Clarke." Lexa gives her a small smile and Clarke steps out of the car and waves as Lexa drives off. Once back in her apartment she closes the door, leans against it, and sighs.

Tonight was fun, going over it in her head she thinks that maybe she should have invited Lexa up for a drink or something to thank her for the ride home. Oh well she thinks I'll see her again, I still have to give her back her clothes and shoes. Which reminds me... Clarke needed to do laundry so she gathered some clothes together and threw a load in the washer in the apartment before going to the fridge and grabbing a beer. She's about to go sit on the couch and watch some tv and check Instagram when she realizes that her phone is in her jacket, her jacket that she left in Lexa's car. She groans and stands up to go get her laptop to see if she can contact someone or find Lexa on Facebook to message her when, as if on cue, theres a knock at the door.

Clarke walks over and opens it without checking the peephole to see who it is. She opens the door to see Lexa standing there in all her glory and in her left hand is Clarke's jacket extended towards the blonde "Uh, you left this in my car and when I texted you about it your phone went off in your jacket so I figured I'd run it back."

Clarke shakes her head smiling, grabs her jacket, and opens the door further for Lexa to enter the apartment "Would you like a drink? As a thank you for the ride home and bringing my jacket and phone back." Lexa gives a simple nod and steps in the apartment "What would you like to drink? We have beer."

Lexa grimaces "I'm not a big beer drinker, I prefer hard cider. But if you don't have that then I'll settle for a beer."

"You're in luck." Clarke says as she pops the top on a bottle of Woodchuck "Raven bought this the other day because she liked the circus guy on the bottles but she didn't like the taste."

"I am in luck, Gumption is my favorite kind." the brunette says with a small smile while they make their way into the living room and sit on the couch.

"You wanna watch something?" Clarke asks giving the remote to Lexa who just shrugs and accepts it.

While flipping through channels she doubles back as she sees the open scene for Stick It and puts the remote down "This is one of my favorites." Lexa says relaxing into the couch taking a sip of her cider.

"Mine too." Clarke smiles at Lexa and then diverts her gaze to the tv. They chat occasionally throughout the movie gradually gravitating towards each other every time one or the other gets up for another drink or, in Clarke's case, to change the laundry; and somehow about an hour into the movie Clarke's hands are wrapped around Lexa's right arm and the blonde's head is leaning agains her shoulder. Once again Lexa is reveling at the physical contact, while she normally would think it would be strange for a girl she met less than 24 hours ago to be cuddling up against her she can't bring herself to care about it right now. When the movie finally ends Clarke is sound asleep and when Lexa goes to remove her arm the blonde tightens her hold into a vice like grip, Lexa just concedes, grabs a blanket to her left, and drapes it over them. She shuts off the tv and places her cheek on the top of Clarke's head, Lexa notices that she's very tired herself and figures she'll just sleep for a little while until Clarke's roommates come home and take the blonde to bed.

Clarke wakes up in the middle of the night to a mess of brown curls in her face, once she remembers the previous night and how Lexa came over she figures she must have fallen asleep on the couch. But she's in a very different position now than she remembers being in, earlier she was simply leaning against the brunette but now she's tucked between her and the back of the couch with two strong arms around her holding her close. She thinks about getting up but right now she's close enough to smell Lexa's scent and it's relaxing her; soon she finds herself drifting back to sleep while snuggling even more into Lexa's hold.