Welcome
Clarke checked herself in the mirror one more time just to make sure she looked okay.
This was the night she was getting introduced to her future school mates and it was a little more nerve wracking than she chose to show. Sure she already had Octavia and Raven, they’d been best friends since high school, but something about starting a new school in the middle of the semester felt a little scarier.
She had just transferred to Boston University to become an art major, and after having finally stood up to her mother about not wanting to be a doctor, she was excited for this new start. So here she was, on her way to a local bar frequented by BU college students, to meet up with Octavia, Raven, and a bunch of their friends. What was the worst that could happen?
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She walked into the dimly lit bar and immediately found Octavia.
“Oh my god you’re here!! Fucking finally, i’ve been so excited I haven’t been able to stop telling everyone about my blonde sidekick whom I need to squeeze right now!”
Octavia grabbed her and hugged her so tight she thought she might run out of oxygen.
“Hey O, I’ve missed you too! This is so exciting!”
Just then Raven launched herself into her arms and began peppering Clarke's face with kisses.
“And what about me? Youre smarter and more lovable best friend?”
Octavia shot her a glare.
Clarke just grabbed Raven and spun her around in her arms a couple of times before replying.
“I missed you too, you genius of a girl who smells suspiciously like someone who has had too many vodka cranberries tonight”
Raven stuck out her tongue at Clarke's accusation.
"Get used to it girl, this is only bar they don't card at. Get it while it's hot!"
Clarke just laughed as she was led to the bar.
Once the three girls had their drinks they settled on their stools to catch up.
“Okay”, Octavia started, as she pointed to a group of people across the bar.
“Those two over there are Monty and Jasper, they’re both super cool and nerdy and will totally love you.” She pointed to a new group. “And over there that’s Finn, sort of full of himself but nice enough, obviously you know Bellamy, and next to him is Miller, Murphy, and Niylah, all pretty cool. They're a year above us.”
She then smirked and pointed to one last group. “And that hottie with a body is the bf Lincoln, obviously hopelessly devoted to me so don’t even try,” Raven and Clark made a gagging noise.
“Next to him is Anya, she seems super scary but she’s nicer than she lets people believe she is, and next to her is Lexa. She’s captain of the soccer team, and a total badass. Every girl at this school wants to either be her or screw her, but either way everyone respects her. She’s sort of a wild card, she can be super cool but could totally kill you with one look if she wanted to.”
Clarke was taken aback by this Lexa girls beauty. The way she carried herself was with confidence, like she was preparing for battle, but her deep green eyes made her look sexy and vulnerable all at the same time.
Raven interrupted her staring. “Well I think thats the whole gang! At least everyone worth mentioning. Oh shit wait that girl that just walked up to her, that’s Lexa’s girlfriend Costia.”
Clarke deflated a little at that.
“She’s not my favorite person ever, I find her to be a little dramatic and conceited, but they’ve been dating for almost two years so she must be alright.”
Clarke watched as Costia walked up to Lexa and threaded their hands together possessively.
“Well now that you’ve got the low down you ready to go meet everyone? They’re gonna love you.”
Clarke nodded nervously as they made there way toward the group of intimidating students.
Just as the three girls starting walking, Clarke noticed everyone turn to look at her. Jasper spoke up first. “So this is the infamous Clarke Griffin we’ve heard so much about!” He pulled her into a hug. “Welcome to BU you’re gonna be a great addition to this rag tag bunch!”
Clarke hugged him back graciously. “Well thank you! I’ve heard great things about all of you guys too!” She tried to ignore the glare she was currently getting from Costia.
Bellamy came forward as well, grabbing Clarke and pretending to put her in a headlock. “Well well well the princess decided to come to the dark side. It’s good to see you kid, try not to let Octavia rub off on you more than she already has over the years.”
Clarke smirked as Octavia feigned hurt. “It’s good to see you too Bell!”
One by one everyone properly introduced themselves, until the only two left were Lexa and Costia.
Clarke turned to them and plastered on a smile.
“Hi guys, I’m Clark. Raven and O have told me a lot about you guys, I’m glad we’re finally meeting.”
As soon as Lexa opened her mouth to say something Costia jumped in.
“Ya Raven Octavia and Bellamy have talked about you so much these past couple of months you would think they were obsessed with you or something.”
Clarke hated the way the girl talked to her in a condescending way. She didn’t know this girl what 5 minutes and she already knew they were not going to get along.
She smiled anyway and replied. “Well if it’s any consolation, I’m obsessed with them too.”
She could see Lexa’s lips turn up in a small smile as if trying to hide a laugh. Costia looked at her in slight annoyance before turning on her heel and heading to go find the others.
There was a beat of silence before Clarke looked at Lexa.
“Well I don’t wanna make you jealous or anything but I think your girlfriend has a thing for me.”
At this, Lexa let out a full blown laugh.
“Ya sorry about her, she can be a little uptight with people she doesn’t know. Not to mention all the great things we’ve been hearing about you, I think it made her a little jealous.”
Clarke couldn’t help but smile at that.
“Man, all these compliments I'm getting tonight! I might start to get a big head.”
Lexa smiled and stared at Clarke a beat before replying.
“Well don’t worry, we can arrange to have you knocked down every once in a while. Keep you humble.”
Clarke smiled.
“Wow thank you, it’s good to know people still care.”
Lexa laughed again and stuck her hand out. “Well we never officially met, I’m Lexa woods, humble and caring human being.”
Clarke smiled and shook her hand.
“I’m Clarke Griffin, egotistical new girl.”
Lexa looked at her with those deep green eyes and smiled. “Well it’s great to meet you Clarke Griffin. Welcome to Boston.”