Chapter 2
Last three days were at least... weird for Clarke. She was being constantly followed by an android, Lexa, who was just staring at her or looking around, not talking at all or acknowledging anyone's presence. Sometimes she just asked some question and that was all. Clarke's friends were oblivious to this and they were just nice to the brunette, as they thought she was shy or simply didn't have anything to say. Bellamy even tried to flirt with Lexa but after two hours of his relentless smiling and one sided flirting, he gave up. He accepted the fact that Raven said she's just extremely shy and doesn't trust anyone, but Clarke and a lot of time has to pass untill she'll talk to anybody. Octavia just eyed Lexa and said nothing, while Jasper had been goofily grinning at her since he met her two days ago. Only Clarke was unaffected by her new 'friend'. Maybe she was just slightly annoyed. Duh, who wouldn't be, if followed by someone all day and night? The fact that Lexa was terribly beautiful in her dark clothes helped a little, and Clarke was an artist. That meant she always wanted to be around pretty things, and if Lexa was around to look at, so be it.
Raven: and hows my favorite friend?
Clarke: i'm cool
Raven: i was asking about Lexa
Clarke: oh ha ha, funny
Clarke: i won't make you my pancakes anymore
Raven: oh come on it was just a joke
Raven: u know i love u
Clarke: yeah, i know.
Clarke: and abt Lexa, she's just...
Raven: gorgeous? perfect? amazing?
Clarke: oblivious to the world, quiet and i think it's weird that she's following me everywhere
Raven: i don't know what did u expect
Raven: she's only prototype
Raven: don't worry, she'll get better with time
Clarke: and how do u know?
Raven: she'll listen to your interactions with people and learn how to be a human
Raven: pretty cool, huh?
Clarke: i hope it'll be soon
Clarke: i can't have her following me all the time during my exhibit
Raven: it'll be good!
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Clarke was sitting on Raven's couch with Lexa on her left and Raven on her right. The blonde and the mechanic were planning a party which was supposed to happen the following day, but only thing they agreed on, was a lot of beer and drinks.
"And who will we invite?"
"I don't know, I was thinking about our usual guests. Maybe Octavia would want to invite Lincoln, and if Lincoln comes, Anya will come. Jasper will invite Maya and Monty will invite Miller."
"Okay, so Octavia, Lincoln, Bellamy, Anya, Jasper, Maya, Monty, Miller, Murphy, you and me. That's eleven people. How many booze do we need to get them drunk and not too drunk?"
"Wait, wait, wait, what about Lexa? She won't drink or anything?" Clarke asked.
"I don't know, ask her."
"Lexa..?"
"Whatever pleases you, Clarke." Lexa smiled gently to the blonde and Raven whistled.
"Damn, she's whipped."
"You made her, it's your fault. But I don't mind she's whipped, she's the only person who doesn't argue with me."
"Who's whipped?" Octavia asked coming through the front door of Raven's apartment. She sat on the couch next to Raven. "I hope not that chick, Niylah, I hate her."
"Don't worry, we hate her too, that's why we're not inviting her to the party tomorrow."
"Wait, you hate her? I thought you liked her."
"Ooh, party! Can I invite Lincoln? And no, Clarke, she's a bitch, we didn't like her and we ever won't." Octavia rolled her eyes at Clarke, who just sighed.
"Yeah, we were just pretending we do, because you liked her. Same with Finn."
"Niylah did nothing wrong, and Finn was... just Finn. I'm over him now."
"I can name few things Niylah did... Like for example Ontari. I heard they broke up a month after Niylah dumped you for Ontari."
"I can't say I'm not happy, because I am, but I fell kinda sorry for Ontari, she didn't know."
"She didn't, but she apologised to you, unlike that dumbass Finn."
"Oh come on, he still thinks he did nothing wrong, and Clarke forgave him, are you insane, Clarke? You should kick his ass or send someone to do it."
"Yeah, and risk the person kicked his ass would be killed. That makes sense. I don't want to have anything to do with him. I think he forgot about me, it was a week since the last time he tried to call me."
"Well, if he tried again, you got my present to show him, I'm sure he'll be thrilled by it." Raven grinned and Octavia looked at her, concerned about Raven's 'present'.
"Raven, what did you give her? Is it safe?"
"Yeah, yeah. Don't worry." Raven rolled her eyes. "Okay, who's ready to throw the party?"
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The party was in a full blast and it wasn't even midnight. There were some more people than Clarke and Reven predicted, but they bought more alcohol than needed, so it was okay. One thing that wasn't okay, was Niylah. Nobody invited her, but she heard about party, so she decided to invite herself. She had been training karate, judo, jujitsu or some other hard to pronounce words, so nobody bothered to kick her out of the party, because she'd probably kick their ass and ruin everything. At the moment she was peacefully sitting on the table in the kitchen, slowly drinking her beer and eyeing Clarke from afar, who was talking to some brunrtte Niylah didn't know. Thw girl seemed tense and clueless, but nonetheless Niylah was angry, nobody could move on to the next person after two months from breaking up with her. It was too soon in her judgement. So she decided to intervene.
"Hey, Clarkey." She slurred, smiling widely at the blonde.
"Niylah." Clarke acknowledged her presence and turned to the brunette to continue her conversation. Niylah seethed. Nobody did such things!
"Hey Clarke, who's your friend? I haven't seen her around." She winked to the brunette, but she seemed unfazed. She was still looking at Clarke, waiting for her to continue interrupted conversation.
"It's Lexa. Raven asked me to take care of her while she's busy at work." Clarke smiled but the smile didn't reach Clarke's eyes.
"You don't have to talk to her now, you know, I've seen Raven around, she can take care of her."
"Why?" Clarke simply asked and once again Niylah seethed.
"Because she's not for you, you can do better, Clarke." She almost whined, but seeing Clarke's cold gaze, she composed herself. "I mean, I wanted to talk to you."
"About what?" Clarke shook her head and sighed. "Or you know what? I don't want to talk to you. Ontari explained everything to me."
This time Niylah growled in annoyance.
"That bitch doesn't know what she's talking about!" She shouted louder than music was playing, and everyone turned their heads to the girl. "She's fucking liar!"
"And why would I lie?" Ontari appeared from nowhere and approached Niylah. "I have nothing to gain."
"You have everything to gain, you want to gain Clarke's trust and jump into her bed!"
"Are you fucking serious? I'm leaving." Ontari groaned and walked around Niylah to the door.
"You should leave too." Clarke said and stood up. "I don't want another drama in my life."
"I won't leave untill you hear me out." Niylah said and caught Clarke's wrist to stop her from going away.
"Niylah, let go. I don't want to talk to you."
"Please, listen!" Niylah started tugging Clarke, but before blonde could say anything, a fist flew next to her head straight into Niylah's face. The girl stumbled backwards, but didn't fall. She shook her head and glared at Lexa. Then she threw herself at the brunette, but before she managed to hit her, Lexa caught her fist and turned them around, so she was straddling Niylah.
"You can go home now or I can kick your ass out of here, your choice." She snarled with her fist in the air, ready to hit at anytime.
"Okay! Don't hit me!" Niylah quickly pushed Lexa of off herself and hurried through the door and disappeared. Whole room erupted in cheering and laughter. The brunette stood there awkwardly untill Raven came and dragged her and Clarke to the kitchen. Then she hugged Lexa and started jumping in excitement.
"Oh my god, Lexa, I love you, I'm goddamned genius, you're perfect! You totally kicked her ass, and people? They love you!"
"Raven, shut up, you're rambling. Again."
"Sorry, but I'm excited! She's working!" Raven was still jumping and grinning. "Oh please tell me you're happy too."
"We'll se, if Niylah won't come again to me, I will admit I'm happy to have her." Clarke said and took Lexa's hand to examine it. "She didn't broke it or hurt it, so I think it's good."
"Clarke, I'm made of titanium and platinium, I can't be hurt or destroyed." Lexa tilted her head to right and smiled. "Raven made me indestructible, smart and good looking. I'm perfect for you, Clarke."
"Oh my god, not you too, I hate you both!" Clarke laughing exited the kitchen and went to the balcony, leaving gaping Raven with Lexa.
"Well, you're right. You're perfect for her." She heard Raven say before leaving the kitchen.
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Clarke was standing on the balcony, leaning on the railing and looking at the stars. She didn't have to turn around to know that Lexa emerged from the apartment. She stood awkwardly beside Clarke, looking everywhere, but not at the blonde. She glanced at the brunette and smiled.
"Do you want something, or you just came here to stand here and watch me watching the stars?"
"I have a question, actually."
"Okay, shoot."
"Why would I shoot you, Clarke? It's dangerous, I'm supposed to protect you." Lexa frowned and in that moment Clarke was in awe of how many things Lexa had learnt, because she was looking for answers and showing emotions with her face.
"That means something like 'go on', not like shoot me for real." The blonde chuckled, which caused Lexa's smile.
"So if you say 'shoot' if I want ask you something, you're giving me permission to ask?"
"Yes, you're quick learner."
"I have a great teacher."
"Flattery will get you everywhere." Clarke playfully rolled her eyes and turned herself to fully face Lexa. "You wanted to ask something?" She asked after few minutes of standing on the balcony in silence.
"I wanted to know if you could buy me books."
"Books?"
"Yes, it would be easier to explain why I don't talk with people. You could say I'm just reading. I wouldn't be standing awkwardly beside you all the time and I could learn from books."
"Oh, okay, it's great idea. Tomorrow we will go to the bookstore and I'll buy you whatever books you want."