Princess ♕ Flarke ❶ {Wattys2015}

Chapter 3: Finn

Chapter 3: Finn

It looks as if Charlotte's first instinct is to stay in shock. I can't move either, but Clarke runs to Charlotte like her life depends on it.

"How - when - where -" Clarke can hardly form a sentence. "Tell me everything!"

"Keep quiet!" I whisper. "We don't want Murphy knowing that you're alive. Follow me." I walk through the forest until I'm certain that no one can hear us. "Now spill."

"When I fell off that cliff I was certain I was going to die," she says hoarsely. "But they found me."

"Who found you?" I ask.

"The grounders. They found me in the water and helped me. They gave me food and water but eventually they just dumped me back in the forest. And now I've found you guys."

"I'm so glad you're okay," Clarke says and brings Charlotte in for a hug.

"Finn! Princess! Where have you gone this time?" Murphy shouts.

"Go, Charlotte, go!" Clarke whispers and ushers Charlotte to move into the distance. "Stay there for a bit, we'll get you in a minute."

"You can't hide forever!" Murphy continues.

"Clarke, have to go," I say. "We'll see you soon, Charlotte."

I break into a run and Clarke follows. Murphy is waiting for us at the hole in the wall; it's evident in his eyes that he knows we've escaped for a purpose.

"Second time," he says, and we know what he means. "What were you doing this time, because I'm pretty sure it wasn't a "walk"."

"You don't need to keep stalking us, Murphy," Clarke says.

"I'll ask you again," Murphy threatens. "Where were you?"

"It doesn't concern you," I say.

"Right, then." He claps his hands together. "Since you've missed so much work, you can work all night."

"What about the grounders?" Clarke objects. "They could easily attack us at night."

"Your fault for not being here. You start at dusk." He turns around and heads off.

"I hate him!" Clarke shouts. "I don't care if he can hear me, I hate him!"

"Clarke, it's okay. As long as I'm with you the grounders can't hurt you. I'm keeping that promise for as long as I live."

"That doesn't make me stop wanting to kill Murphy." She puts her hand over her mouth as soon as the words are out. "Oh my god, what did I just say?"

"You wished death on Murphy."

"He deserved it." She looks at me again with fear in her eyes. "I'm going mad. I am, aren't I, Finn?"

"Hi, mad, I'm Finn." I smile like an idiot.

"Finn, I'm losing the will to live."

"No you're not, you're mad."

"Stop!" she shouts and unexpectedly pushes me back.

"I-I'm sorry," I say. "I was just -"

"No, it's my fault," she says, pushing her hair back. "I shouldn't have flipped out like that."

"I admit I can be intimidating."

"It's not just you, it's Earth in general. I'm going crazy just being down here."

"No, you're mad."

"Do you want me to kick your ass back to the Ark?" She glares at me.

I lift her up over my shoulder and she screams for me to let her down.

"In your dreams, Princess."

"Okay, that nickname's not bad."

Octavia comes bounding up to us.

"Bellamy wants to see you," she says. "It's about tonight."

We follow her to the drop ship.

"Finn, Princess," he greets as we walk in, and I glare at him because that's my nickname for Clarke. "I have instructions for tonight's shift. It's very precise, so I need you to listen carefully."

Me and Clarke exchange glances and prepare for the worst.

"The wall is our most vital source," he begins. "I need that giant hole filled in tonight, that one you keep escaping from. To build that you will need at least 20 wooden planks and a lot of nails. Each plank must have two nails on each end."

Bellamy drones on and tells us all the details.

"Got it?" he asks afterwards. "Then get to work."

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A/N

This chapter wasn't as exciting but it was longer to make up for the fact that I'm going to be away from Saturday until Monday or Tuesday. While I'm away I'll do a double-update so I don't feel as bad. I suck at concentrating so hopefully two 1-hour car journey gives me a lot of time for 2 chapters.

And also... THANK YOU FOR 22 READS! I know it's not much but it means that people are actually reading this gaping s**t-hole.

Thank you!!!