Grounders(#wattys2016)

chapter 19 Small World

Clarke POV

"What are you doing here?" I ask him, not unkindly.

"I came to see you."

"Better late than never I suppose"

"That's not fair Clarke. You know that between Raven, Lincoln and your mom I couldn't get anywhere near you! "

Part of me refuses to admit he's right, "Look, I can't do this now. I'm working." The clipped words leave my mouth.

"I just want to talk."

"There's nothing to say Murphy. It's in the past. Let it alone." I'm trying so hard not to lose it I don't notice Raven come up next to me.

"How did you get in here?" She hisses at him.

"Butt out Reyes. This is between me and Clarke. Stay out of it" He glares at her. "Please Clarke?" He gives me a slip of paper. "Just call me if you change your mind. Ok?"

He's gone just as quickly as he appeared.

"Are you ok?" Raven asks me. "I can have Lincoln throw him out."

"It's fine. I'm fine."

She gives me a look.

"I am!"

"Why don't you let me close with Indra tonight and you get out of here a little early?"

"You don't mind?"

"Nah. I don't think your hot Han Solo will mind either." She winks at me.

I glance at my watch and realize it's just after midnight. Octavia is already off the clock so I head over to their table. I haven't seen him since he first arrived. I stop short as I see Murphy at the table talking with Bellamy, his arm around some girl.

Octavia waves me over and I take a deep breath before marching over to Bellamy slipping my arms around his waist and planting a kiss on his cheek.

Bellamy smiles and gives me a quick peck on the lips. "I'm glad you're here. I want you to meet an old friend of mine. John Murphy. John this is my girlfriend Clarke."

I am certain that the smile dies from my face but I shake it off. Obviously Bellamy has no idea that this is the father of my dead baby...

"We've actually already met" I say stiffly arching an eyebrow at him. "But it's been awhile. How are you?" I force myself to be polite.

"Small world." Bellamy smiles at the group, oblivious to my inner turmoil.

Murphy takes my hint and clears his throat nervously. "Good" the girl next to him gives him a gentle nudge. "This is my girlfriend Emori, Emori this is Clarke."

As I nod at her and mumble about how nice it is to meet her and other mundane pleasantries, I squeeze Bellamy's hand.

Without looking at me he takes the subtle hint and we start to make our excuses to leave but Murphy beats us to it.

"We don't want to intrude so we're going to take off, but it was good seeing you man. We'll have to catch up soon." He says giving Bellamy a pat on the shoulder as he and Emori make their way out.

I breathe a sigh of relief and without thinking I grab Bellamy's beer and down it.

"Princess..?" Bellamy questions.

"Damn Clarke." Octavia smirks. Maybe we need a round of shots?"

"Yep! I'm buying too " I answer as I catch Raven's eye and wave her over.

"You heard the lady. We're back bitches!" Jasper whoops as he and Monty high five each other to the amusement of the others.

Bellamy just shakes his head as all I can think about is trying to forget...

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