We Meet Again

Part 6: Cafe

LEXA POV
After the movie, Raven and Octavia basically just told Clarke how horrible person I am. I walked away and left. There's this cafe near the cinema that I know of, and not a lot of people know about it since it's surrounded by big restaurants and coffee shops. I lighted a cigarette or two before going in. After cleaning myself a bit, I walk in the cafe and was greeted by the employees and two little munchkins.

- Lexxieeee - Lola says running to hug me. Then Dylan comes in for a hug too. I laugh as the three of us fall down but I made sure that I get to fall down on my back and not them.

- Hello Lexa. Nice to see you sweetheart - Paige says to me helping me stand up.

Paige owns this cafe and Lola and Dylan are her grandkids. Her daughter and son-in-law died a few years back. Dylan was 3 and Lola just turned 1. Now they're 6 and 4 and they're the cutest little beans I have ever met.

We all get snap out from our little moment when a tissue box fell down. We all look at it and I saw Clarke standing there.

- Clarke? What are you doing here? - I go near her and help her pick up the tissue that was flown away

- Sorry. I suggested to come follow you - She says and I just nod.

- Where are they? - I ask as I continue picking up the tissue.

Clarke stands up and so did I - I already told them to go home. That I'll just bring you home -

I was about to say something when Dylan and Lola came hugging me from behind trying to look at Clarke. I chuckled and kneeled down so I would be in their level. Clarke did the same

- Dylan, Lola, meet Clarke. She's my roommate. Clarke, meet Dylan and Lola - Clarke greets the two and they immediately hugged her and I just smiled

- Why didn't you bring her here before? She's pretty. - Lola says and I just chuckle

- Because, she's new in my room. - I say and they both just nod.

- Come on kids, let's give them space to talk. - Paige says and the two of them says bye and runs to the back. - Hello, Clarke. I'm Paige, the owner of the cafe - The two of them exchanged pleasantries and I just stood there thinking what to do.

- I'll let you two talk for a bit. Lexa, I'll come and bring you food dear - Paige says as she walks away to the kitchen. I nod and lead Clarke to the booth by the side of the cafe.

We both sit down in silence until Clarke broke it - How did you find this place? -

- Oh. I was drunk one night, freshman year, and I happen to pass out here. Paige helped me until I woke up the next day - I say a bit embarrassed. Clarke just nods.

I shifted in my seat uncomfortably and spoke - I'm sorry. I know what Raven and Octavia said, it's all true. Except for the drugs part, I hate drugs, it fucks up my mind. So if you hate what they just revealed about me, you can stop being nice just because I paid for today. You can go home and I'll stay out of your way. And don't worry about the cigarettes, I make sure not to bring the stench inside and I only do it in my own personal time. - I say a bit demanding. I don't want to be judged, especially not her.

Clarke just chuckles and I look at her confused - It's okay Lexa. You don't have to say sorry. I grew up in an orphanage. I know how it smells like. I'm used to it - I just nod remembering all of the alcohols and cigarette packs we always see in the trash bin and how the orphanage smelled like a cigarette.

I get snap out of my thoughts when Paige came to serve us food.
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CLARKE POV
I was surprised when Lexa snapped at me about what Raven and Octavia revealed. I just chuckled because it was no longer new to me. I mean, her doing it is new, but the smell doesn't. When I spoke about the orphanage, I didn't even notice Lexa froze or what. She just stared at me. I look at her and I see those forest green eyes that I fell in love with.

Our staring contest halted when Paige came over to serve us some food. - Wow, this is a lot, Paige. I don't think I can eat this many -

Paige chuckle - Oh don't worry dear. Lexa can eat all of this. She's a pig - I look at Lexa who was protesting and I just laughed knowing Lexa loves her food

- Okay, don't believe her Clarke. I don't. I just love food, not because I'm a pig - Lexa says defending herself

- Honey, that's sugarcoating. You're a pig - Paige says again as she laughs walking away. I look at Lexa and she just frowns. Aw, she looks so cute.

Lexa looks at me and stops frowning. I stop smiling and cleared my throat.

- Uh so, there are a lot but I really love food. I can't eat all of this if you're judging me. I want to taste it all, that's why it's one of each. I usually bring home half of each to give to Octavia and Raven - Lexa says

I just nod at her. - So, you can choose what you want to eat. Or if you want, we can half all of it. - Lexa asks. I nod in agreement and she smiled. Oh how I love that smile. It makes the room brighter

I internally slap myself for thinking about that. Lexa takes everything to her side and cuts it in half (except for the fries and onion rings). She hands me the other half and I say thanks. We were eating in silence but I want to know about her. I want to try to let her say that she knows me or that if she remember anything

- Lexa? Can I ask a question? - I ask

Lexa looks at me and nods.
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End of Chapter 6.

For next chapter, it will be about the conversation Clarke is planning. So think about questions and what possible answers Lexa may say. Will Lexa tell about her past or not yet? Also, flashback after next chapter.

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xx lovelots
Alex