Our Journey (the Fourth Book in the Her Weakness series)

Chapter 87

Clarke's POV

Sadly, it really does take all that time up until the wedding starts for me to get ready. And it's not even my fault! I was satisfied an hour ago, but Raven insisted on continuing.

A knock sounds on the door but I don't move my head since Raven is working on my makeup. Raven pulls back and nods.

"Are you done?" I ask, surprise coloring my tone.

Raven huffs and gives me a look. "Yeah. You don't have to sound so surprised, Griffin."

Raven gets up and pulls open the door. "Hey! Mama Griffin! Your daughter's ready!"

Mom walks into the room and I stand up, running my hands along the dress in an attempt to subtly brush off any leftover crumbs from the cookie I ate earlier. I use the brushing as an excuse not to meet her eyes quite yet. I look up to see my mother's mouth dropped open, or at least I assume it is because her hand is covering her mouth, her jaw positioned in the way it is when her mouth is open. My gaze moves up and my breath hitches when I see that there are tears in her eyes.

"Don't cry yet Mom, you'll make me cry." I silently urge my tear ducts to stay dry.

"Luckily, your amazing best friend put waterproof makeup on your face," Raven says proudly.

"What?" I ask, baffled. "I didn't think anyone had any! Let alone much makeup."

"Your awesome best friend made some for you. And made the makeup you and the Commander are wearing."

I hug Raven, blinking in an attempt to dispel the tears. "Thank you," I choke out.

"Don't cry yet, Princess. Some of us aren't wearing waterproof makeup." Raven sniffles.

"You know it's going to be ruined, right?"

"Yup. That's how you'll know how successful you two are with your vows and stuff. If I look like I'm wearing Lexa's warpaint, you'll know you guys blew it out of the water." Raven jokes, nudging me with her finger as she pulls back from the hug.

Mom has composed herself (mostly) by the time Raven and I pull apart. She beams at me. "You look amazing, sweetie."

"Thanks Mom."

"Are you two ready?" Mom asks.

I glance at Raven and we both nod. Mom walks me to the front door of Raven and Octavia's house, where the rest of our friends are waiting, all smiling and wearing their best clothes.

It's Anya who notices me first and nudges Luna with her good arm. Both of them are wearing suits, though Luna's are cut off at the sleeves to show off her tattoos. Luna turns and smiles warmly.

"You look lovely, Clarke Griffin."

"Thank you. You look handsome." I say with an exaggerated wink.

Luna laughs. "Mochof (thank you)."

"Is Octavia here yet?" Raven asks.

I look around and see Octavia sneaking up on Rae and me. Octavia presses a finger to her mouth in the universal "be quiet" movement. I nod to her slightly to show that I understand and then look back at Raven.

I shrug. "Maybe she's not done with Lexa yet."

Octavia continues sneaking up behind Raven and quickly wraps her arms around her. Raven squeaks loudly, jumping in Octavia's arms, causing us all to laugh. She turns around and relaxes when she sees it's Octavia. She pecks Octavia's lips.

"You asshat, you scared me!" Raven complains.

Octavia's chuckles die down and she pecks Raven again. "Dork. You love me."

Raven melts a little bit, a smile lighting up her face. "Yeah."

I let them have their moment and then loudly clear my throat, making them both jump. "If you lovebirds are ready, it's time for me to get married."

Raven blushes. "Right. Let's get you hitched, then!"

I sigh and exchange an amused glance with my mother. With that distraction out of the way, I feel the anxiety rushing back. I take a deep breath and nod to Mom. We link arms and walk out the front door, which Jasper opens for all of us before he and Monty rush off in front of us to find their seats. As soon as I'm outside, I feel almost overwhelmed. People are lining the pathway to where Lexa and I are getting married, a sea of people. They cheer when they see me and Mom.

If it were closer, Mom and I would walk slower. But since it's not, we walk pretty much normally. The flood of people moves with us, all heading towards where we're getting married. Gods, I'm going to be declaring my love for Lexa in front of easily like a thousand people.

Finally, we reach where everyone is waiting. And by everyone, I mean everyone. It seems like everyone we've ever met is here, plus the people who want to see the wedding between their Heda and Wanheda. I take a deep breath as I walk down the aisle to calm my nerves. I don't see Lexa's dad sitting next to her mom, so he must be off getting Lexa.

Mom lets me go after pressing a kiss to my cheek. I step up onto the platform, raised so that people can actually see us.  I look out into the sea of faces and try not to let my anxiousness show too much. Raven and Octavia step up next, with them both in beautiful blue dresses. Lexa and I told them that they don't have to match, but those nerds wanted to. Raven takes her place at my side while Octavia stands next to where Lexa will be. Next, Bellamy and Anya walk up, both in suits. In Anya's case, her suit looks like her armor. Just... Fancy and less practical for battle. Because of her arm, Anya can't do the linking arms thing. Which just adds to that whole awkwardness. Bellamy goes to my side and Anya goes to Lexa's.

Murphy walks up next, arm in arm with Luna. They're both wearing Ark-style suits, something Luna has been learning about and loves the style of. Murphy comes to my side, Luna to Lexa's.

I look farther down the aisle and my mouth drops open. I barely notice as Harper comes to my side and Monroe goes to Lexa's. All I can see is Lexa, walking down the aisle arm in arm with her father.

Guess who's going to cry during the vows? Me! And everybody, at least in the story... Honestly, my goal is to make you guys cry too lol. Next chapter, I'll describe what Clarke and Lexa are wearing :) Thank you all for reading and for your amazing comments! Stay awesome!