A Highfunctioning Love

Baby Steps

Life can be so simple sometimes, like the talk they had in that coffee shop that day but unfortunately it never stays that way. Things have been hectic for both of them so their next meeting was one week later in Lexas apartment, to make things easier for the brunette.Going out still wasn't something that she liked so the decision was easy. 

Clarke had a rough couple of days, many accidents one harder than the other so she her mood wasn't particularly good and she longed for a few relaxing hours with her...girlfriend? They still had to talk about that part but as promised the blonde tried to take it easy. 

She finds herself on Lexas couch with ordered pizza and beer for her and a coke for the brunette. 

Lexa was nervous the whole day, but she wanted to show Clarke that she could do this. It took her a couple of minutes talking herself into it but she managed to get some beer for the other woman. All she had in her fridge was coke and well chocolate milk….so not really suitable for a date. Afterwards while she was cleaning her place she looked around, her eyes stopping at the most precious things she owned lined up in a shelve. There were a few lightsabers, the helmet of Darth Vader, her letter from hogwarts including the books list and some sweets - all a gift from Anya - books and magazines on true crime, Lord of the Rings, Star Wars and so on. Her eyes glide to the various movie posters on the walls, god this place really looks like a child lives here. Should she maybe hide something? Make it look more adult? No, she is tired of hiding the things that make her Lexa, Clarke will have to have to deal with it.

Next step, pick an outfit for tonight. It needs to be something presentable. She wished she would feel comfortable in jeans but she can't stand the fabric, its itchy. At home she almost always wears her sweatpants but as Anya once told her it's usually frowned upon in public. One shopping trip later and her sister introduced her to the wonder of leggins. Soft and comfortable but still good for the public eye. 

She picks her favourite kind, soft socks with christmas pattern on it - she loves Christmas, it makes her happy. A quick look through her t shirts and hoodies, all of them with either a Star Wars, Lord of the Rings or Harry Potter theme. Okay well...dang even those are not very adult but okay, she picks her favourite hoodie. There is the sign of Assassin's Creed printed on it, but it could be mistaken for something else so there.

At first Lexa thought about cooking something for Clarke but she remembers the last incident. She mixed up some spices as she tried to cook some spaghetti with tomato sauce...she had to throw her meal away and her stomach hurt for three days so the idea is quickly dismissed and she decides on ordering pizza. There's nothing that could go wrong with pizza. 

Clarke stares at the door of Lexa's apartment for a couple of minutes now. She knows it's just a casual evening but still she cant help and be nervous. Okay girl, get yourself together. Just ring the bell, she is probably as nervous as you are.

Clarke could already feel her tension melt away as the door to the apartment opened, Lexa in the doorframe looking sinful good in leggins and a hoodie. The blonde would never admit it to anyone but she looked up a few things Lexa mentioned on the internet. First of all to have a clue about the brunette was talking about and well to impress her. The knows the symbol on the black hoodie but needs a moment to remember it.

“Hey you, thanks for the invite. I missed you."

A blush coats Lexa's cheeks as she opens the door to let her guest in. 

"I missed you too. Please come in."

There they are, standing awkwardly next to the closed door, neither of them knows how they should greet each other probably. Clarke is the first one to move and pulls Lexa in a hug, slowly and carefully so the girl has some time to know what's coming and to prepare herself for it. The brunette tenses at first, like she did in the coffee shop but feels her body relaxing quickly. As they part Clarke takes a moment to take in the apartment, it's as cute as she expected it and then some. Everywhere a posters and cute little nick nacks, a shit ton of books and it's so Lexa. She feels at home immediately.