Love me (CLEXA AU)

Senior year

"What if she changed, mom?"
Clarke hasn't seen or heard from Lexa all summer break. She went on a trip to Australia to study photography in more of depth way to get ready for college since her high school didn't have a photography course.
Clarke got into art and cheerleading which came to a surprise to everyone. Cheerleading only came as an 'opportunity' to possibly keep her straight. When in fact it actually made her realize how repulsive guys were to her. Making her only ever miss Lexa more.

"We won't know will we unless you get out of that bed of yours and get dressed" Abby argued.
"Fine" Clarke mumbled

Clarke definitely wasn't the same girl she was when her and Lexa were just two best friends playing around every day. Although she never got rid of her necklace. That was possibly the only thing about her that stayed the same. She was definitely more open, popular, brave and confident about everything but her sexuality. There were only 3 people in the world who knew: Abby, Raven, and Octavia whom were all supportive and knew about her feelings towards Lexa. Clarke never told them but Clarke's heart eyes were a dead giveaway.
"Okay honey, I'm going to work. Have a good day at school!" Abby yelled.
Clarke was ready now more than ever. She knew she looked good

until she saw Lexa driving in her audi leaving from her house towards the direction of the school.

*Clarke's thought*
She's not stopping by to eat breakfast before another first day of school? It's tradition with us. Does she hate me? Maybe she has changed. I think I'm gonna be sick. How does she have this effect on me? Why couldn't I fall for anyone else and not my best friend. Fuck this. I have to go to school!

(Clarke's car)

When I got to school I was greeted by two of my closest friends. Raven and Octavia. I was shocked walking towards me holding each other's hand. My jaw dropped. "I KNEW IT!" Clarke cheered.
"How? We didn't even see it?" Raven explained. "I kind of saw it, babe" Octavia winked making Raven blush.
"Babe?! You guys are so cayyyyute" Clarke hugged both of them nearly breaking them. "Clarke okay... We can't breathe!" Raven stated in agony. "How did you get so strong? Don't think we haven't noticed those abs either, Griffen!" Octavia said playfully. "Well I couldn't let you and your girlfriend look better than me during our senior year now, could I?"
Soon the ten minute warning bell rang chimed so students started to rush to their first period classes.
"What's your first period?" Clarke asked hoping she'd have someone to walk with.
"We have history for first with Mr. Kane what about you?" Raven asked knowing Clarke didn't want to run into her best friend. "Fuck! I have AP Lang with Mr. Jaha. What if I have it with her?" Not needing to say a name both girls knew what Clarke meant. "I mean, there's a possibility, Clarke, she is really smart" the girls said with a shrug to keep the hope up for Clarke. "We better go to class, good luck!"

*clarkes thoughts*
She's not in this class. Okay good. You're fine Clarke. Just chill.

First and second period are over and the bell declaring lunch has just started

*LEXAS POV*
Why am I here? I should have stayed in Australia. No Lexa you have a boyfriend here. A life here. It's obvious you don't have friends though? Clarke won't even text you. You left her. This is your fault. You betrayed her. Remember what Costia said in Australia:

Lexa was in her photography class and her teacher wanted to make her students feel comfortable so she had a guest come in. "Ladies and gentlemen we will start this class off with a guest this evening we will be taking photos of her under blue and yellow lighting. It is your job to find a good angle. Here she comes now" Lexa turns her head to a blonde girl with blue eyes with a silk robe to cover her obviously naked body. "Clarke?" Lexa thought to herself but she was sad to see it wasn't her. Lexa thought about Clarke every day. How she wanted to to see her and hold her. Lexa felt as if she started to have feelings for Clarke. This fact scared Lexa. Lexa had no interest in ruining their friendship so she asked her dad to get her a spot with this photography team. It's very hard to get into with a waitlist of 5 years. Lexa knew she would have to impress the teacher because she didn't want her thinking she was just some rich kid from California.

By the time the night was over Lexa noticed the model was outside waiting for a cab tired and cold so she asked if she needed ride. The model agreed to let Lexa take her home. Costia asked if she wanted to come into her apartment. Lexa agreed and Costia got her to talking about Clarke and only about Clarke. How she felt terrible for falling in love with Clarke. Thinking Clarke would never think of her this way. "Would you rather love and lose her or not get her at all? Wake up, Mate!" Costia pushed Lexa slightly to exaggerate how dumb Lexa sounded by not just going after the girl. "If you really think there's no chance in hell Clarke could love you then it's your decision to tell her and end it with your guy or not- do you love him?" Costia asked with her eyebrows knitted together waiting for a response not thinking she'd get one.
" not like I love Clarke."

Maybe I should tell Clarke. I NEED TO FIND CLARKE AND TELL HER I LOVE-

Lexa was taken out of her train of thought when Clarke said her name