Chapter 3
Lexa awoke to the sound of her phone buzzing on her nightstand. “Ugh, come on, guys. What the hell?” She mumbled to herself.
***New Event Created***
MontyG: Attention Ladies and Gents! It’s that time again!!!
Reyes: Hell yes. So ready.
BabyBlake: Has it been a month already?
JasperJ: Oh yeah!!
Lexa sighed as she leaned back against the headboard, she knew exactly what this was. On the last weekend of every month practically everyone in their group would get together for a weekend filled with food, drinks and fun. It something that had been going on for years. Everyone was always busy in their own lives and though they’d see each other randomly, some more than others, this was a easy way to ensure that they didn’t let too much time and space fall in between them all.
Commander: I’m going to skip this one.
Reyes: Not happening!
Princess: Oh no you are not!
Lexa rolled her eyes. Of course Clarke and Raven would be the first to object to the idea of this.
Commander: My liver is still recovering from last month.
Princess: ANYA!!!
Commander: So not fair!
Linc: Hahaha. Since when does Clarke play fair?
Lexa dropped her phone into her lap as she vigorously rubbed her fingers against her scalp. This was an excellent point. Clarke loved to win and get her way. She rarely played fair if she could help it, but there was always something so genuinely endearing in her methods that no one ever seemed to mind them. Lexa grinned. “Can’t argue with that.”
Commander: Truth.
A: I’ll make sure Lexa and her liver are present.
Commander: Damn it.
Princess: Yay! What else do we need? Rae?
Reyes: Booze?
MontyG: Jasper and I have that covered.
Reyes: Dinner – Collins?? Breakfast – Blakes?
Collins: Yep.
BigBlake: Of course.
BabyBlake: No problem.
Reyes: Then we’re good to go. Food, check. Booze, check. Anya dragging the Commander kicking and screaming, check.
Commander: I hate you all.
MontyG: Harsh.
Lexa stared down at the message and smirked thoughtfully. She didn’t really hate any of them. It was true that they could all drive her crazy sometimes, but they were family, they were supposed to. Though given recent events she could probably do without Finn right now. Just the thought of him irritated her, so the idea of being around him for an entire weekend – not exactly appealing.
Commander: Ok, maybe not you, Monty.
MontyG: :)
Pulling herself up further on the bed, Lexa pounded furiously on her bedroom wall. “You sold me out!” She called.
“Totally did!” Anya called back. “Blame Clarke!”
“I always do.” Lexa chuckled to herself as she flopped back down into her pillows.
Lexa spent the next half hour trying, and failing, to go back to sleep before she finally gave in and grumpily rolled out of the bed and began to get dressed. Making her way into the kitchen she found Anya sitting at the table, sipping a cup of coffee and scrolling through emails.
“How was dinner with Clarke?” She asked without looking up.
“Fine,” Lexa replied as she pulled a mug from the cabinets above the coffeemaker. “She’s not blaming me.”
Anya looked up. “Did you really expect her to?”
“No.” Lexa replied as her eyes fell on to the bowl of fruit on the table. Quickly she put her mug back in the cabinet and grabbed an apple. She turned her back on Anya and quietly began rinsing it in the sink.
“Then what’s bothering you?” Anya asked, sitting back in her chair as she crossed her legs.
“I was just trying to cheer up Clarke.” Lexa sighed as she turned back to face her. “But, I could have really hurt him, you know?”
“You didn’t though.” Anya told her as she straightened up and pushed her blonde hair back so that she could see Lexa clearly. “You hurt him just enough.”
Lexa nodded in agreement as she rolled the apple around in her hands.
Getting to her feet, Anya sighed as she walked over and stood next to her. “Finn is the type of person that needs to be knocked back into place every now and again. It’s not his fault. It’s just who he is.”
“He really is too.” Lexa chuckled and took a large bite of her apple.
“I’ll never quite understand what Clarke sees in that guy.” Anya said as she shook her head.
“Well, it’s not really for you to understand, is it?” Lexa shrugged. “I mean, everyone sees the world differently. I think it's the same with people. Obviously Clarke sees something in Finn that you don’t.”
Anya seemed to think for a moment. “That could be be true. I suppose it's just that Clarke has such a big heart and can be so damn kind - I mean, she's bat shit crazy, don't get me wrong," she laughed. "But, she's good people and sometimes I think that Finn is just, not. So, I guess I can’t help but think that she deserves someone that's just, better.”
“And you could be right, however, it's not for you to decide.” Lexa taking another large bite.
“And what about you?”
“What about me, what?” Lexa asked confused.
“Do you really think that he deserves her?” Anya asked curiously.
“Hell no,” Lexa answered quickly. “I’ve always thought that Clarke deserved better.”
“And you're right too.” Anya said with a quick nod.
“Finn is my friend, but the reality is, he can be extremely selfish and acts like a total douche. Do I think that he could treat Clarke better? Absolutely, I do, but it’s not about what I think.” Lexa explained as she tossed the rest of her apple into the trash, her appetite having suddenly vanished on her. “That's the point, Anya. It’s about what Clarke thinks. What she feels and what she sees. Whatever it is, it’s not for anyone else to question.”
“How did I end up with such a wise sister?” Anya asked as she gave her a light nudge.
“Shut up,” Lexa nudged her back with a chuckle. “You know, I am going to get you back for selling me out this morning.”
“I’m so not afraid of you.” Anya smirked playfully.
“Yeah well, perhaps you should be. I am smarter than you, you know?” Lexa laughed as she went to leave the room. “Please, don’t forget to rinse your dishes again.”
“I know, I know. I was just about to,” Anya assured as she collected her plate and walked to the sink. “Aughhhh!” She shrieked as a cascade of freezing water flowed from the sprayer, soaking her chest and stomach. As she struggled to turn the tap back off she heard an explosion of laughter behind her.
Anya turned and glared at her sister. “Told you so,” Lexa smirked back before turning and walking from the room triumphantly.
Lexa dodged into her room and quickly locked the door. Anya would get her back for that, she knew that she would. She would accept whatever come, she didn’t care. It was totally worth it and her only regret was that she had forgotten her cellphone in the bedroom. She scooped up her phone and noticed several messages from Clarke.
Clarke: Really? Why would you try to ditch?
Clarke: Lexa!!!
Clarke: You’re not really mad, are you?
Lexa: No. I was just busy setting myself up to be murdered by Anya.
Clarke: Lexa! What’d you do now??
Lexa: >;)