In Hate, We Love

15. Lock Down

"I hear someone else was murdered last night" Harper says darkly.

"Yeah i hear the killer has knives for fingers and eyes that shoot lazers- ouch!" Miller splutters as his boyfriend Bryan pushes him.

"Miller thats not funny!" Bryan says, resting his head in his hands.

"Did they find the killer?" I ask Harper seriously, my thought momentarily pulled away from Bellamy...

"You dont seriously believe them? You are just encouraging him" Bryan mumbles and Miller laughs at him.

I sigh, "not about the knives and lasers but-"

"No they didnt catch him...they wont say anything on the matter" Harper interrupts.

Miller and Bryan look uneasy for a moment and then a whole new debate starts up about who would be more threatening, someone withe knives for fingers or someone who could shoot lasers from their eyes.

I fall silent, the room filled with the lull of tired conversation, the air still and musty.

My mind drifts to Bellamy...and Raven.

They are probably together, fuck i have seen them together before - more so recently! Why didnt i realise?

Why do i care? He can date whoever he likes...its just because its her!

I shiver slightly and wrap my arms around myself.

Its like a repeat of history...well not quite.

Bellamy...

The day goes slowly and i eventually leave Harper, Miller and Bryan to find a quiet place and read - to take my mind off everything...the worry over my mum, thoughts of Bellamy, thinking about my Dad...

The afternoon arrives and drags on closer to evening and i realise i havent eaten all day, i go to stand when the announcement bell rings out and everyone in the room goes silent and still.

Kane's voice sounds through the speakers.

"Attention all citizens of the Ark, there is a criminal on the loose. The Council is issuing a full lock down and curfew so our sources may find the culprit and see to his punishment. To keep safe, i suggest going home and locking your doors, do not leave after 7pm. We will be placing more guards around every Station for your benefit and protection. Thank you."

The speakers silence with a final beep and the murmurs in the room rise instantly.

Everyone begins getting up, rushing around and leaving the room, the conversation heightening in volume then stopping entirely as the last person leavs and I am alone.

What on the Ark is happening?

I look at the time, 6pm, one hour to get home.

I should go now.

First i head back to where Harper and the others had been to find them all still there.

"Did you hear that announcement?" Bryan exclaimes when he sees me, jumping to his feet. I nod and Miller stands also, wrapping his hand over his boyfriends.

Harper rises to her feet also, looking sick.

"This must be some kind of drill..." she glances around at the room which is quickly emptying "right? Clarke your mum is on the council, you must know whats going on?"

I shake my head "i have no idea, you guys need to go! Now!"

Bryan nods to Miller and, hand in hand, they say goodbye and leave.

"Harper, you too" i say when she doesnt move.

"But what if the killer is out there... around the corner or waiting to get me as i walk home" Harper says, "cant i just stay in here and shut all the doors?"

"Harper thats ridiculous! There are guards everywhere, the murderer would be mad to do anything now!" I exclaim, anxious to go.

"Okay your right! Stuff like this just doesnt happen though does it!" She sighs, grabbing her stuff.

Together we leave and i walk her part way home as it is on the way to Wells.

I say goodbye and turn towards Wells' house.

I knock on the door and Wells opens.

"Clarke! Thank god you are okay, but you should be at home, want to come in? You can stay here, my dads on his way home. I'm sorry i didnt get to come see you yesterday, are you okay?" He says, offering me a way into his house but i shake my head.

"Thats not important right now, i'm going soon, i just had to check you were home and safe" i say still anxious.

"Okay well I will walk you back home-"

"No Wells, by the time you get back home the curfew will be in place and god knows that will happen if you are out after then, if nothing else, the guards will ask questions!" I say, worriedly. "No i will be going, stay safe" i say, stepping away. I falter, "Wells" i say just turning my head to face him.

"Yeah?"

"You havent seen...Bellamy have you?" I ask, hoping to god he says "yes he was just heading home actually and Raven was nowhere in sight" .....

"No why?" Wells says and i shake my head.

"Oh dont worry about it, i better get going, bye" i say, hurrying off down the hall which feels eerie and empty.

The Ark suddenly feels so big as i walk the distance back home and i almost jump as i turn every corner.

I keep an eye out for Bellamy...he's probably got Raven to care for him...oh fucks sake shut up me!

I grumble to myself under my breath as i walk the rest of the way.

I feel a sense of relief as my door opens and closes with a mechanical hiss.

Home sweet home.

I throw my book and bag down, "mum? Mum you in?" I call out.

Nothing.

"Mum?" I say again, going into her bedroom which is empty. My room, empty. The bathroom, empty. Dads old study...empty.

"Mum?" I cry loudly, still nothing.

I stand motionless for a moment. Well i have to go look for her!

I glance at the time, 6:45. I have 15 minutes to find her and bring her back.

Fuck it.

I hurry to the door, push the button and watch the door slide open, revealing the dark, empty, grey hallway outside where anything could be lurking...

I clench my fists and step out of the house, the door sliding closed behind me.

AN: Whats gonna happen?

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