I'm Not Afraid (Clexa AU)

Chapter 12

- Clarke -
Getting out of the hospital was a nuisance. My mother, being the doctor she is, wanted to make sure that I was perfect before she would let me leave. In the end she was being too much, so I told her I was going to stay with Lexa for a bit to chat.

"Okay. Just be careful and remember to relax, hunny" I knew that she means well but sometimes, my mother is a bit too protective of me. It's really annoying a lot of the time.
I turned to see Lexa watching me with a spark glistening in her eyes. She looked amazing; the light hit her face at the perfect angle. Perfect.
Perfect is a word that describes a lot of things. I would use the word to express how having Lexa in my life makes my day. I honestly can't remember a time before Lexa was a part of my life.

"Time to go Clarke. Don't worry Mrs G, I'll take good care of her." I sighed. Only Lexa can make anyone feel so safe and protected. Like she would defeat an army with a sword, just to make sure I'm happy.

We drove in silence but it was very relaxing. There was a feeling of worry in the air surrounding us but it was hidden in the joy of being around each other. I felt complete whenever I was with her. Lexa was someone that I looked up to and she's been through so much. I say in the car thinking of ways to make her feel just as much as I do.

Her place was just like I remembered from my last visit, even if I wasn't there for that long. This time, however, it came with a surprise. Sat on the carpet in the middle of the living room was a blonde little boy. Next to him was Anya.
"Mummy!" He ran up to Lexa and have her a massive hug.

- Lexa -
I really wanted Clarke and Aden to like each other. But... What if Aden didn't get along with her. Or even worse, what if Clarke thought I did a bad job raising him? I would feel so ashamed and heartbroken. I spent the journey here over thinking this meeting. I went through all the worst possibilities that could happen. I was even tempted to not let them meet but still, here we are.
"Hi Aden, I'm Clarke, your mum's friend. It's very nice to meet you." She held out her hand to him so gently.
"Hewwo. It's vewy nice to meet you too"
Clarke looked at meet and I knew. I was mistaken to have thought such ugly things. Clarke loves to help people, and even works at the childcare centre. If course she would like Aden. It was such a silly worry. I felt so embarrassed.
"You have raised such a cute boy with such good manners, Lexa."
" thank you. It really means a lot. "
Clarke turned back to Aden. "Would you like a lollipop?"
" Yuhuh! Me wuv lolliesssssss! " He got so excited and I was so grateful that Clarke was being so wondeful.

In all my emotions, I had forgotten that Anya was here.
"Be careful, Lexa. This one's a heartbreaker" Then she got up , and walked out the door.
I didn't have time to go through what Anya has just told me since Aden wanted us to make him look "as pwetty as Cwarke." In his words not mine.
I wouldn't call Clarke pretty. It's such a mundane adjective. Clarke is the only light in the dark. The only hope when all is thought loss. She's... Well Clarke is hot.

Clarke stayed for a long time. When it was long past the time that I thought she was here for, I remembered that she needed to relax.
"Come on Aden. Time to say goodnight to Clarke"
"Goodnighty-night" He was the cutest.
Now it was just Clarke and I. Aden was fast asleep in his room and the tension was getting heavier.

"So... Do you wanna watch Netflix or something?" I wasn't sure what she wanted to do.
" I'm quite tired. Do you know where I can sleep? " She wanted to stay round! That filled my heart with so many feelings, I was sure it would explode.
"Yeah. Just follow me."
I took her to my room, the one with the comfyest bed.
"I can't just take your bed. Where will you sleep?"
I hadn't though about that.
"Probably the sofa. Unless you need me in here. " I didn't think she would ever admit to needing something from me.
"I do. Could you... Maybe stay with me. You make me feel safe." Clarke was slowly dosing off and it was making her seem so vulnerable.m
"Of course, I'll just sleep on the floor."
" That would be rude of me. To take your bed and make you stay on the floor. There's room on here for both of us. "

Author's Notes:
Hope you're enjoying the story so far. Don't forget to vote, comment and share since it really does mean a lot. Also happy pride month! :)
Nicole xx