Memories of Us (Murphamy)

It's Not A Date But What if it Was?

I can't help but stare at the beautiful man I have once again found in my doorway, "...but yea. You don't have, to I just thought it could be fun." He studies my face, "Murphy? You alive in there?"
'Gosh Bellamy I'm sorry." I rub my eyes as if I'm tired instead of heavily crushing, "Could you just say that one more time?" My lack of attention earns me a chuckle, "Oh, and you can come in, I guess. Ya know, instead of standing in the hall."
"Well," he begins stepping into the messy apartment while I move to the side "Octavia is having a birthday party and as the older brother I have been guilted into chaperoning. I guess I was just wondering if you wanted to come? I just figured you too are the same age and it could be less boring for me but," he scratches his head, "I don't know. It's up to you."
Hmm, yea, I'm in Octavias grade at school but that doesn't make us friends, still the thought of Bellamy wanting me to come is tugging at my better sense. "Umm, let me check with my mom?" I walk back to the short hall out of Bellamy's sight, of course she isn't home, she never really is,but I do get a few minutes to look in the mirror really quick and rearrange my hair before walking back out to an anxiously waiting Bellamy, "So?"
"She said to have fun. Where are we off to?"
"The girls are already there, Mom took them, but hypothetically how good are you at bowling?"

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AT THE BOWLING ALLEY

"I'm a 9 ½ please." After collecting my shoes I turn to Bellamy who already grabbed his, "Lead the way." Here's the thing about bowling alleys, they're long. Now, this is no super fancy one with flashing lights but it stretches for a good 25 lanes and an arcade.
Bellamy looks over his shoulder, "We're going to be in lane 12." I could've guessed where we were headed without being told though, the giggles of teenage girls could be heard from under the bouquet of 'Birthday Princess' balloons.
"Should I have brought a present?" I quicken my pace slightly to walk alongside Bellamy.
"No need, this was pretty last minute." He stops as we reach the party, "Hey O."
Octavia turns with a beaming smile on her face until her eyes land on me standing slightly behind Bellamy, "What is he doing here Bell?"
He turns to look at me before responding to Octavia,"Oh, Murphy? You two are friends right?"
"Bellamy," she crosses her arms, "I don't know what you don't get about me being cool but you should know he isn't. No offense Murphy but you're a pretty big weirdo."
"If you have to say no offense you probably shouldn't say it." I don't know why I even felt the need to add anything but if that was all I would contribute at least it had some sass.
"Octavia, you're up! Oh- hi Bellamy."
"Clarke."
"I didn't realize you were back in town." The blonde twirls her hair, "I want you to meet someone." she tugs at the arm of the girl next to her who begrudgingly drops her pizza to stand, "This is Lexa. We're a bit of a thing."
"Congratulations. You know Murphy?" He steps to the side to give Clarke a clearer view of me.
"Yea I know him but I don't know what he's doing here." she looks me up and down, "Shouldn't you be off somewhere being creepy and lonely?"
"Okay, we're getting out of here." Bellamy grabs my hand and leads me back the way we had just come. We take advantage of the arcade in silence for about half an hour before heading out. "Let's go" is the first thing Bellamy had actually said to me after leaving the party.
"Get in the car." I climb into the passenger side of Bellamy's truck where we sit in silence for a few seconds, "Why don't they like you again?"
I shrug, "I don't concern myself with their thoughts of me." I can feel his gaze on me and find myself staring at my shoes in return, "Thanks for getting me out of there though."
Bellamy sighs, "Look, I know I shouldn't defend her but that's not Octavia. She's really a nice girl, she just gets around her friends and-" he trails off, "and I don't  know if this means anything to you but for the record I think you're pretty cool."
"You think about me?"
"What can I say John Murphy, you just compel me." he starts the engine, "Wanna catch a movie or something? But not like a date...." I finally make eye contact with him, "Unless you want it to be?"

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A/N Thanks so much for reading!

This chapter isn't the best but it's finally getting to a relationship part!

Next milestone is maybe first kiss??;)

I apologize for such a late update, I had to get back into some inspiration but I suddenly have so many ideas and the strongest urge to write so be prepared.

Please let me know what you think! Xx
-Em