Not everyone, not you

Chapter 5 - Skaikru

Lexa's POV

I get up early to prepare myself to see the leaders of Skaikru. I don't expect them to be too happy to see them, seeing as it took them a while to finally agree to come to Polis to discuss what occurred at Mount Weaher and our truce. They do not know that I have Clarke here nor that I have offered her the chance for Skaikru to become the 13th clan in my coalition. I hope they understand that it will help protect Clarke from Nia. I head to my throne room and wait until Clarke gets up. 5 minutes later I hear a knock on the doors.

"Come in."

Clarke walks in and she looks beautiful.

"Don't forget to breathe Commander." she said as she let out a small laugh.

I let out the breath that I didn't know I was holding and I feel myself blush.

"I-it's just you look amazing.." I say shyly.

"Thank you, but I do have to say you look pretty good yourself, Commander." she smirks.

Does she know I have feelings for her? I thought to myself. I know for a fact that I really like her. I've never felt this way about someone, not even Costia.

"Your people will be here in an hour, while we wait we can talk about what we want for the future." I inform her.

"I don't care about the future, as long as I'm with you" she said as she looked into my eyes.

"Why me? You can do so much better than the Commander of the 12, soon to be 13, clans." I reply honestly.

"Maybe because I feel safe with you. I know you care about me and you trust me and I know how hard that is for you, Lexa. When I first met you, I thought you were going to wipe us out. I also thought you didn't care about any of us." she said coming closer towards me.

I feel myself blush and not able to speak. I smile at her to let her know how happy I am that I have her in my life.

"Thank you, Clarke. That makes me feel happy, which I don't usually feel, but when I'm with you Clarke, I'm happy." I say and I feel myself blush.

"You make me happy too Lexa. Thank you for giving me and my people a chance at surviving." she responds.

After a couple minutes of silence, she gets up and leaves to get ready for the meeting with all 12 clans and to join the coalition. I decide to do the same. I can't just wear my usual clothes and war paint.

An hour later, I hear a knock on the door which tells me it's time for the meeting with the ambassadors and Skaikru. I make my way to the throne room with my guards. I stand in front of my throne and I wait for Clarke. The doors open and I see Clarke walk in and I avoid eye contact because I know if I look at her I will smile. She stops before me and bows down. The rest of the people in the room bow down as well. Kane takes the mark of the coalition on his right forearm.

"Welcome Skaikru to the coalition." I say.

Everyone mumbles "Welcome Skaikru."

Everyone leaves and I head to my room to get some rest.