On The Ground

Chapter 1

Clarke POV

Life on the ground wasn't so bad. If you don't count Jasper getting speared by a Grounder...

Or Murphy trying to murder me... 

Or Charlotte killing Wells...

Well, it's been a tough journey since we arrived - but we still survived.

As the sun was on the rise to its peak, Bellamy decided to call on a hunt. He rounded up Miller, Monroe, Octavia, Atom, Miles, and I out the gates - weapons in hand.

Just as I was about to leave, a hand caught me by the wrist. I turned around and came face to face with Finn.

We smiled at each other as Finn pulled me to his chest and placed a chaste kiss on my cheek, "Be safe, okay?"

"Always ." I replied with a smile as I slipped outside the gates.

...

It was a great day to hunt. We caught a two deer and several rabbits. As the sun began to drop, we slowly made our way back to camp.

Thats when the first arrow hit Atom . He yelped in pain as the arrow pierced the side of his thigh.

Panic arose amungst us as Grounders were spotted not too far from where we stood.

"Miller! Monroe! Help Atom. Octavia and Miles, get the food and start heading back! Clarke and I will cover you!" Bellamy ordered

As arrows soared at our group, Bellamy and I tried to keep the Grounders at bay as we covered the our backs.

It felt like forever but we finally reached camp .

A few yards away from the gate, I glanced back and caught one last Grounder headed our way. He zigzagged thought the trees with his bow already notched. Without a second thought, I held up my gun and shot the archer - killing him . 

But not before he could fire.

My heart dropped when I turned to see two arrows find their way into Bellamy's chest, causing him to fall to his knees.

I sprinted over and caught him just before he could hit the ground. I scanned his face. His skin had paled and was about to lose consciousness . I shook him slightly, "Bellamy, stay with me!"

"Someone help me! Get him to the drop ship!" 

...

It was late and I had finally gotten the arrows out of Atom and Bellamy. Atom was fine but ever since Bellamy passed out in front of the gates, he hasn't woken up yet.

His breathing was even, and pulse steady, but for some reason, the fact that he didn't wake up yet had kept me from sleeping. So, I ended up staying in the dropship just to keep an eye on him.

As I sat in the chair next to Bellamy's bed, my eyes scanned over the nearly bare supply shelf. I realized that we would need to restock soon, but that was a worry for another day. My priority was Bellamy. Even though there was no sign of anything wrong with him, my worry grew with each passing hour.

Two days later, as I was changing his bandage, Bellamy's eyelids fluttered, making my heart race.

"Bellamy?" I said softly.

His form shifted and his eyes opened slowly. When he saw me, he gave a weak smile, "Princess."

Relief filled me at the sound of his voice.

 He looked around the room a little confused but when he noticed me changing his bandages, a smirk made its way onto his face, "Next time, dont wait till an arrow hits me in the chest. If you wanted me to take my shirt off, just ask."

A grin slipped onto my face as I shaked my head at him, trying to hide the blush on my cheeks, "Ah, it's so nice to have you back." I said sarcastically.

Bellamy smiled as he sat up - more easily than I thought he would - to face me. He swung his legs over so that they were dangling over the edge. I had to admit, the view of him shirtless was a sight to see.

STOP IT, CLARKE, I told myself.

Snapping out of my thoughts , I smiled sweetly at him before slapping his arm.

"Ow !" He rubbed it, giving me a confused look.

I got right in front of his face , "Two days, Bellamy, TWO DAYS you didnt wake up! Don't you EVER, scare me like that again."

I wrapped my arms around his neck, and pulled him into a hug. He stiffened at my action but after a few moments, he wrapped his armstt around my waist and nuzzled his head into my neck. It warmed my heart knowing that he was here. That he was okay. Bellamy sighed in relief . "Don't worry , Princess . You can't get rid of me that easily ."

I pulled away at the footsteps echoed just outside the dropship. A second later, Octavia walked in with tray of food . When she looked up to see Bellamy awake , she dropped the tray on the side and ran over and gave him a huge hug .

"BELL ! I'm so glad you're okay !" she exclaimed .

At that moment, I retreated to the doort, "I'll give you guys some alone time . I think I'm gonna catch up on some sleep." I looked at Bellamy , "Oh , and your wound is almost completely healed so you can be out of here by tomorrow ." I turned and started walking towards the exit .

"Clarke." Bellamy called , "Thank you ."

I spun around to see him smiling at me and I smiled back , "You're welcome ." And I stepped outside .

I didn't realize how exhausted I was so I went straight to my tent, laid on my cot, and dozed off.