Not everyone, not you

Chapter 36 - It's time

Lexa's POV

As soon as she finished that sentence, the door opened and Bellamy was pushed inside by two guards onto a chair. As soon as he looked up at Clarke, I clenched my jaw. I look over at Clarke and saw in her eyes that she was heartbroken. I whisper into her ear.

"It'll be okay, Clarke. I'm here, don't forget that."

She gave me a reassuring smile to assure that she'll be okay. Kane clears his throat to bring everyone's attention back to him.

"We're here today because Bellamy Blake attempted to kill John Murphy. He ended up shooting him three times and has left him with a small limp when he's walking. It was brought to my attention that when the 100 were sent to the ground, there was a lot of tension between both of them. Bellamy let people hang him and then Murphy later hung him as revenge for what he did. They weren't fond of each other, but managed to work things out. When the rest of the Ark came down, they were friendly. Then, next thing we know Murphy gets shot three times as soon as he walk into the gates of Arkadia with his girlfriend. Why'd you do it?"

"I don't know. I guess I just hate him that much. You know I'm not like that, I wouldn't kill someone without a reason." Bellamy replied.

"Except you did. How do we know if you'll do it again or not?" I say.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to."

"I don't care. You shot him three times, trying to kill him because you still have a grudge against him. He's changed Bellamy, you can't just shoot people you hate or have a grudge against them." I reply.

"I forgave you for what you did to me Bellamy, I didn't expect you to shoot me and try to kill me when I walked through the gates of Arkadia." Murphy says, surprisingly calm.

Bellamy doesn't respond because he knows he did something wrong.

"There's no way to defend your actions, Bellamy. There are several witnesses. Everyone knows what you did. You're dangerous. Your death will take place in a week. We will talk furthermore on how you will die. You are dismissed, guards take him back to his cell." Kane said.

The guards take Bellamy away which leaves the rest of the council with Emori, Lexa, Murphy and I. Kane stands up.

"How should Bellamy executed?" he asked.

"He shot me three times, why not shoot him three times?" Murphy says.

"Waste of resources, we don't have an infinite amount of bullets to use."

"We could always use the grounder way, death by a thousand cuts." Clarke says.

"I think that's a good idea, we will meet in a week before Bellamy's death, you are all dismissed." Kane says.

We all get up to leave, Clarke and I get out last. We're stopped by a guard.

"He wants to see you, Clarke."he says.

"I'll go, but only if Lexa goes." she responds.

He nods and leads us to where Bellamy is being held until his death. We stop at the corner before turning.

"He's around the corner, be careful." he warns.

I take Clarke's hand to reassure her that I'm with her and I'll protect her. She gives me a quick kiss before we turn the corner. We see Bellamy sitting on the bench, he looks horrible. I can tell that he's been crying. I can feel Clarke take a deep breath.

"Bellamy." Clarke says.

"You came?" he responds and he looks up at her.

"Yes."

"Why'd you bring her with you?"

"Because I wanted to bring her with me. Is that a problem?"

"Yes. Clarke, I'm in love with you. I've been in love with you since we got on the ground."

"Bellamy, you were like a brother to me. I don't feel the same way. I'm completely in love with Lexa." she says as she looks at me.

"Why didn't you give me a chance?" he says.

"Because I didn't feel that way about you."

"Okay."

"Why'd you shoot him?" Clarke asked.

"Because I was angry that you chose her over you and I hate him, so I took out my anger on him."

"Bellamy, you can't just try to kill someone because Clarke didn't choose you." I yell at him.

"I can't control my feelings, Lexa." he says coldly.

"It's Commander to you." Clarke says in my defense.

"Just go. Please." he replies as he turns away.

Clarke nods and looks at me and hugs me.

"Let's go, I can't stand being here." I whisper in her ear.

"I agree. Our room?"

"Our room." I smirk.