Love Hate Relationship

Chapter 97

Lexa was outside pacing back and forth in front of the doors to the church. Her stomach was churning. "Oh my god, I'm gonna be sick. Where is she?"

"Calm down, she'll be here in a minute," Luna said. She had sneaked in the side door and witnessed the entire spectacle. She followed Lexa outside to provide support if needed.

"It's been half an hour."

"It's been five minutes."

"What if they all convince her to go through with the wedding?"

Luna shook her head. "That's not gonna happen." She was paging through the picture book, chuckling. "I can't believe you guys met as six year olds. Talk about serendipitous."

Lexa was too stressed to agree with her. "What if she's in there saying I do right now?"

"She's not."

For once, Lexa doubted her super cop friend. "How can you be sure?"

"Because I saw the way she looked at you."

"She didn't say I love you."

"Jesus Christ. She didn't have to. It was there in her eyes. It was all over her face. Trust me."

Lexa wanted to believe Luna. But she was besieged with doubts. She pinched the bridge of her nose. "She didn't take the dare. She always takes the dare."

"If she already loves you, then she doesn't have to take the dare, right?"

"This is taking too long!"

"She'll be here in a minute."

And as if on cue. "Lexa!"

Lexa's heart stopped. She heard it. It was Clarke. Calling her name. Clarke was calling her name! Lexa spun around and threw open the doors. And there she was, in all her lacy glory, running down the aisle, dress billowing behind her as chaos reigned all around. Guests were standing and talking loudly, some spilled out of the pews after Clarke went by and began walking towards the back of the church. Aden high fived Clarke when she ran by. Raven and Octavia pushed and shoved their way through the crowd, trying to keep up with the runaway bride.

"Lexa!" Clarke called out again.

"Clarke!" She reached a hand out as Clarke came full bore, heading straight for her, not slowing down a bit. When Clarke got close she launched herself at Lexa and in that split second, Lexa prayed she would catch her. Now was not the time to drop the love of her life. Clarke's body hit hers like a freight train and she stumbled backwards, but then she managed to right the ship. Lexa crushed their lips together, spinning Clarke around before putting her down.

Clarke was breathless from the exertion and the kiss. But mostly from the kiss. "I don't have to take your dare, Lexa Woods, because I already do. I already love you. With all my heart. With every fiber of my being."

With a sheepish grin, Lexa took a quick peek at Luna. How could she have doubted the super cop?

Luna handed Lexa the book, tipped an imaginary cap, and walked back to the unmarked squad car, already on her phone spreading the news.

Suddenly Clarke was kissing her again and all of Lexa's pain from the last few months melted away and was replaced with infinite joy and happiness. And rightness. This was right. Clarke was her soulmate. Clarke made life worth living.

The Jordan's stood next to Raven and O and they all enjoyed the show from close by. Raven had been recording on her phone the whole time. "This is gonna be some kinda home movie."

O dipped her hand into Raven's pocket and shared the popcorn with everyone.

Maya was beaming. "That was the most incredibly romantic thing I've ever seen."

"Clarke was awesome!" Aden said.

Jasper was still in shock. "I can't believe that just happened."

"Well, really, this was the only outcome that made sense," O mused. "I mean, it would have been fallaciously duplicitous for Clarke to go through with that wedding."

Raven's eyes widened. She dramatically grabbed at her chest "Whaaat? Two WOTD's? Back to back? I just got wet."

Maya blanched, taking a quick peek at Aden and being thankful that he wasn't looking at Raven.

O giggled as they all shared a double high five. "I've been saving that one for months, baby!"

"You blew my fucking mind! Let me lay my lips on you." They were soon engaged in a very hot and heavy kiss, much to the chagrin of Reverend Monaghan, who stood nearby.

Clarke and Lexa were still in their own little world enjoying their own little hot and heavy kiss while the guests continued to file out of the church. Clarke finally broke it off. "I am totally in love with you," she murmured softly. Her one hand caressed Lexa's cheek. "And if I may quote from one of my favorite movies, because it's truly how I feel-you complete me."

Lexa turned her lips into Clarke's hand and kissed it. Her heart was soaring. "You can quote movies, too?"

"Yes, yes I can, Linda. I say great things and I quote great movies."

Lexa chuckled at the familiar moniker. "I've missed you so much."

Clarke leaned her forehead into Lexa's. "I've been dying without you. I'm so sorry. I need to make it up to you, somehow."

Lexa wiggled her eyebrows. "I can think of a few ways for you to do that."

Clarke grinned at the innuendo. "Let's get the hell out of here." She chucked the bridal bouquet over her shoulder.

The flower arrangement sailed and landed right in Raven's hands. She contemplated the situation. Dresses? Check. Church? Check. She glanced at Octavia, who rocked her world every day, and shrugged. "God damn indubitable, I think. Right babe?" Raven turned to the good Reverend.

"Hey Father, got a minute..."

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End of Chapter 97