Bellarke AU~ Camp Arkers

Chapter 24

Bellamy's POV

As soon as I see Octavia next to the grounder, my fists clench. I step forward to deliver a knockout punch, but Clarke dives in front of me.
"Bellamy, let her explain", she says softly. Something in her voice calms my inner hulk. O herself looks terrified and stands protecting whoever he is.
"Everyone, this is Lincoln. We've been... Seeing each other for a while now. He's-".
"He's a grounder!" I spit.
"Yes, he's a grounder. But he doesn't want to be. For months now he's been trying to find a way to join Camp arkers", she continues.
"Months? How long have you been dating?!" I say, blood boiling.
"About 4 months". Tension sucks all of the air out of the room. Nobody knows where or who to look at. As the voice of reason, Clarke steps into the no mans land between both parties.
"Well, we have a large group of children outside who are lost, hungry and tired. So I think its in all of our best interests to get back to camp, wherever camp is". Princess then violently takes my hand and drags me outside. The others slowly trickle out after us. We scroll through the maps again, trying to find our way home.
Unexpectedly, Lincoln approaches us.
"I could help you get back, I studied your camp for the camp games", he says quietly.

With the grounders help, we find a safe and quick way back to camp. He and Clarke are being chummy at the front, while Octavia and I walk silently at the back.
"Just say it, you hate me", Octavia says.
"I dont hate you, but how could you not tell me".
"Did you see how angry you were when you found us? Ready to drop Lincoln without a second thought", she replies.
"So I didn't handle it well, but you still could have told me. It would have been better than ditching us all month". Another silence follows, more awkward than the last. I decide to ask the question that's been eating away at me.
"Do you love him?" Octavia pauses to think about it, then nods.
"Yeah I really do. I know I'm young, but it just feels right, y'know". I take a long look ahead and see a flash of blonde.
"Yeah, I know".

Clarke's POV

Lincoln and I walk at the front of the pack, leading the way.
"Sorry about Bellamy earlier. He's intense, but he's just looking out for O", I explain.
"I get it. Still doesn't make him any less terrifying though", he jokes. We both start laughing, until Bellamy appears by my side.
"Hey princess. Lincoln.", he greets sternly.
"Hey Bell, Lincoln says we're nearly back, which is good because it's starting to get dark", I reply.
"Yeah, Ben made me carry him for like half an hour", he complains. On the other hand, his skill with children has always fascinated me.

Up ahead, fire torches flicker. Some children started jogging when they see camp, too tired to run any faster. The older counsellors meet us with worried looks. I just turn and point at Bellamy, who proceeds to apologise over and over.
"How did you get back?" Someone asks. Everyone e looks at Lincoln. His dark tattoos make him stand out like a sore thumb. Jaha leads Lincoln to the big house while everyone else goes to bed. By the time Lincoln finishes talking to Jaha, it's close to midnight. He says some goodbyes, then starts walking back to his boat.

Lincoln's POV

Disbelief soaks into my skin as I start the long walk back to my boat. On the edge of the forest, a strong arm pulls me back. Its Bellamy.
"We got off on the wrong foot today. I wanted to thank you for today, we would have been stuck out in that forest if it wasn't for you", he starts.
"You make Octavia happy which is good enough for me. Friends?" He extends a hand, which I take firmly and shake. The tanned man then pulls me in for a hug.
"But if you ever break her heart, they won't find your body", he threatens. I awkwardly laugh, then let go of his hand.
"What did Jaha talk to you about anyway?" He asks.
"Let's just say you'll be seeing a lot more of me from tomorrow onwards. See you soon". With that I jog into the dense forest.