Our People (the Third Book of the Her Weakness series)

Chapter 16

Clarke's POV

I can't resist looking at Lexa while she changes. Her back tattoos look incredible and my hand twitches, wanting to trace them with my fingers. I get the urge to draw them, as well.

I'm pretty sure Lexa can hear how my breath catches. I turn around, huffing at myself.

Focus on getting dressed, not your almost naked girlfriend, I remind myself.

The pants prove to be slightly difficult to get on. I guess I've been more well fed than I was when I last wore these. I let out a grunt of satisfaction when I get them on.

I watch as Lexa fiddles with her outfit. When she turns around, I notice with pride that her mouth drops open slightly. I take the time to study her. She looks incredible, and I have to admit that shirt-cape thing looks awesome.

"You look beautiful." Lexa murmurs.

"So do you." I say back.

I close the gap between us, kissing her. Her eyes, as always, betray her emotions and I internally swoon when I see the love and awe. I almost don't want to close my eyes, but I let myself get lost in the kiss.

There's a loud knock at the door and we pull apart.

"Hey! No sex until later! Are you both decent? Can we come in?" Raven calls through the door.

I groan and open the door. She and Octavia look a little disappointed. I'm guessing they thought our clothes would be askew.

"Shoot. And here I thought these would be irresistible." Octavia sighs. "I want a new sword."

"We need to get dressed. Stay here. No banging." Raven drags Octavia away.

"Banging?" Lexa questions.

"Sex." I explain.

I sit on my bed and Lexa's standing by the door, her uncertainty showing. I gesture for her to join me. She closes the door and sits next to me.

I rest my head on her shoulder with a content sigh and intertwine our fingers. Lexa gently presses her lips to my forehead and I can feel her smile. We stay like that until Octavia and Raven burst in again.

"I really am going to lose this pool," Octavia groans.

Raven just nods, "They're just so sweet together. Look at the Commander being all cuddly."

Octavia nudges her. "Let's get to the party before Commander Heart Eyes decides to kill us."

Lexa and I are still holding hands as we head towards the door. Tonight will be interesting. Octavia and Raven follow us, bickering about something as we walk out.

I'm impressed by what everyone's accomplished. There's a stand where Monty and Jasper are handing out drinks. There are more tables than I've ever seen and food atop it that I'm practically drooling at.

Raven and Octavia stop arguing (I'm starting to think that it's their weird way of bonding or flirting. Maybe) and drag us to the table where what's left of the 100 are sitting.

Lexa and I sit side by side on the fallen log acting as a bench. I lean into her slightly and smile at how relaxed she feels.