When Paths Cross *A Clexa FanFic*

Chapter Sixteen

Lexa's POV

I got up to keep Clarke from viewing the huge grin that spread across my face. Even by the fact,that Clarke had just shoved cotton candy into my face, it was still such a beautiful sight to see her so happy.

"Lexa, I was joking." I quickly retrieved back to my stoic expression, my shoulders squared.

"I know" I replied, sucking in my cheek to avoid smiling.

"Wanna go play a round or two of games?" I finally let a small crack of a smile break through, taking that as a yes,we both sprinted over to the nearest stand. It was one of the those baseball games where they had a stack of bottles and they would give you three baseballs, if you got at least one stack down you would get a prize.

"One round, please" I fished around my pocket for money, as I took it out somebody had cut me,off and shoved their money into the man's hands.

"Make that two." I recognized the smug voice, Bellamy. A man I do not trust, nevertheless, I keep him in the group or else he'd go protest and whine about it.

"How about we make this interesting?" He leaned closer, his body resting against the stand, with his arms crossed.

"Explain?" I demanded, using my commander voice that still sent clear chills down his spine.

"Whoever wins, gets a kiss from Clarke" he handed me the three baseballs, taking three for himself.

"I don't know if Clarke is okay with that." I glanced over at her, waiting for confirmation.

"I don't see why not" she shrugged with a smile.

"See? Princess is on board" He grinned, he knew what he was doing. He knew I had feelings for her. My heart sunk, I was going to have to watch Clarke kiss the man I have lost my trust for. Not, that it really matters.

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"Boom! I won." He grinned, getting the teddy that Clarke had been eyeing. I was planning on getting her the toy,since I saw her eyeing it from the bench. But, he won, cheating of course. He elbowed me a couple times while Clarke wasn't focused on him, it grew a feeling of frustration and envy in my chest. I still swallowed it down as I watched the two kiss, Bellamy clearly enjoying the moments, as their lips moved. I gritted my teeth, glancing down at my feet, my fists clenching and unclenching. It bothers me, it doesn't feel right.

Eventually, Clarke pulled away, giggling with a blush on her cheeks. She seemed to enjoy it as well, I knew it, I knew she was straight. I knew she liked him, I knew she wasn't interested, I knew we were just never going to be like.. that.

"So, wanna go play another round?" Bellamy offered, eyeing me from the corner of his eyes, I can feel the blood inside me boiling. It took every ounce of my will to not knock him out, the only thing stopping me, was Clarke.

"Sure, I'll be back." She smiled at me before taking Bellamy's hand, as she did with me, and taking off. Once, the anger melted away, I was sitting on a bench taking deep breaths and counting nearby objects. As, I was in the middle of counting the amount of people that walked by, a familiar two people sat on either side of me.

"Hey, Lexa.." O started, I quickly straightened my back, returning to my stoic expression.

"Nice one O, just had to make her go all commander." Who I assume to be Raven, spoke up with sarcasm.
"So, we were wondering where Clarke is?"

"Off making out with Bellamy.." I muttered, feeling the burning sensation in my chest and head return. No one spoke, I glanced at Raven, seeing the hurt in her eyes. The hurt of when I learned the truth, love is weakness. Bellamy was her weakness.

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Clarke's POV

"Here" he offered me, yet another plush toy. He's beaten game after game, by now my arms were full of stuffed toys.

"I should get back to Lexa" I offered, beginning to turn to where I could see Lexa sitting on a bench, she was angry. I could tell by her eyes, she was counting, whenever she would begin to grow angry her eyes would seem distant and I soon learned she would be counting objects. It was if she feared to lose control of her temper.

"Come on, one more game?" He slipped in front of me. I gave a tight lipped smile, trying not to hurt his feelings.

"I really should-"

"Do you like her?" He stepped closer, the space between us thin.

"As friends.." I muttered, the words giving an empty feeling in me. It felt, unusual.

"If you're a fucking gay-" out of nowhere, he was grabbed by the collar and hit the ground in an instant. Lexa, standing over him, her ears red and her breathing heavy. Her eyes didn't meet mine, instead they burned, pointing at Bellamy.

"You dare to fucking insult-" before she could kill him, O and Raven quickly came to her side, eventually it came to the point where other people from the crowd had to help pin her against a wall.

"You wanna fight, Lexa? Can't keep your temper cool, huh?" I never knew a crowd of teenagers could get ever so quiet, not a single word was spoken. All eyes on them.
"I know your weakness" he sneered. All eyes were on Lex. Waiting and waiting, what was she going to do, the scenarios in my head scaring me off to silence. A silent gasp withdrew from the crowd.

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Lexa's POV

Fucking gay.. fucking gay.. if you're a fucking gay.. The familiar words rang through her head, as she sat in her car, her hands gripping the leather steering wheel. Ignoring the slight discomfort of the leather pushing into her skin, her knuckles white from her grip. She could still remember it. Crystal clear.

"Costia" I laughed, struggling under her grip as I was finishing up my homework.

"Lexa" she teased, smiling as I giggled.

"What?" I turned around, trying to keep a straight face. She pushed against me, kissing me softly, her hands moving to cup my cheek. I quickly moved back.

"My parents.. Costia, I can't." I looked down, she smiled softly, moving on my lap and cupping my face.

"I can always help you come out, okay?" I nodded, giving a small assuring smile, I leaned forwards our lips inches apart before the door was opened.

"What the f-"

"Lexa!"

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A/N: aA, I'm so so so sorry. Turns out, I will not be posting everyday. I will try, but in reality I would be posting every two or at the max three days. Other then that, nothing much. We get to see a bit more of Lexa's past as we progress into the story, which is exciting! Some Bellamy and Lexa tension, I wonder what Bellamy knows about Lexa's weakness. Other then that,

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May we meet again, Clexa fans...