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Epilogue
“Clarke! Over here!”
“Ms. Griffin!”
“Clarke!”
Clarke smiled and posed in several directions on the red carpet allowing all the media to snap her picture. This was her big night and she was taking every opportunity to soak it in.
It was the Grammy’s. Her first one ever and she was nominated for best new artist and performing. All of her dreams were coming true.
“Clarke we have to keep you moving.” Ali whispered into her ear, making sure she kept her client moving along.
“Of course.” Clarke nodded slowly moving down the red carpet.
She felt a hand slip into her own lacing fingers together. Turning her head slightly she smiled brightly at woman holding her hand. “Sorry I’m late.”
“You missed all the pictures,” Clarke smiled at her.
“What a shame.”
The wink Clarke was given caused her to roll her eyes. “I’ve got a few interviews then we can find our seats.”
“Sounds good.”
Clarke smiled when she was pulled into the tone body. “I’m so proud of you Klark.” Clarke felt a shiver run up her spine. Lexa dipped her head pressing a soft kiss into Clarke’s lips, not caring about all the camera’s around them.
“Thank you for being there for me.” Clarke smiled into the kiss.
“Sorry. This way Clarke.” Ali suddenly interrupted their moment. “She’s almost done.” She smiled at Lexa. “Promise.”
Lexa pecked Clarke’s lips one last time. “Go be your adorable self.” Clarke laughed before following Ali over to the line of reporters waiting to hear from her.
=.=.=
“How does it feel to a Grammy award winner?” Lexa asked pressing soft kisses into Clarke’s bare shoulder.
“Fucking amazing.” Clarke answered sleepily as she traced lazy patterns along Lexa’s arm that was secured around her waist.
“Have I mentioned how proud of you I am?”
Clarke smiled, her heart still fluttering each time Lexa said it, “maybe a few times.”
“Only a few I’m slacking.” Lexa nuzzled her face into Clarke’s neck.
Clarke giggled before turning in Lexa’s arms pressing her lips into soft waiting lips. The kiss was slow and the two spent several minutes just exploring each other’s mouths, relishing the earlier morning together.
Lexa suddenly pinned behind Clarke’s body. “Want me to make you breakfast?” Lexa asked as Clarke kissed around her neck eagerly.
Clarke smiled into Lexa’s skin, “breakfast sounds really good.” She ground her hips down into Lexa, causing the brunette to groan in response. The kind of breakfast Lexa had meant was not the kind Clarke wanted. Granted they spent a good portion of the evening, after all the parties, having sex Clarke was always in the mood for morning sex.
Lexa’s back arched off the bed feeling Clarke’s lips ghost over her already perked nipple. Clarke’s tongue flicked and circled the nub, it was torture, Lexa continued to arch her back in hopes of catching Clarke off guard and her mouth would fully attach to her breast.
“Kl-ark-“ Lexa tried not to beg but she just couldn’t take it anymore.
“Patience,” Clarke smirked pressing a quick kiss to the nub.
Lexa wiggled and squirmed feeling slowly Clarke switch her torture technique to the other breast. “Oh fuck, fuck” she groaned out when Clarke bit down and pressed a soothing kiss to the perked area.
Lexa could feel the pooling wetness between her legs. “K-Klark, I need you.” She finally managed out.
“Need me to do what?” Clarke lifted her head from Lexa’s chest smirking smugly at her girlfriend.
“To touch me… fuck me…just anything.” Lexa breathed out.
Clarke continued to smirk before pushing up giving Lexa one swift kiss. “Don’t worry I’ll be doing all of those, soon.” She wormed her way back down Lexa’s body trailing kisses in her wake.
Clarke found Lexa’s pussy hot, wet, and smelling oh so sweet. She resisted the urge to just dive right in but she enjoyed torturing Lexa too much. A few kisses to Lexa’s inner thighs and mound right above her center got Lexa squirming.
“Kl-ark…stop.” Lexa tried to demand.
Clarke sat up pushing the sheets back off her, “what?”
“You’re teasing.” Lexa panted glaring at the blonde between her legs.
Clarke smirked proudly, “I know.”
Settling herself back down, Clarke took one long stroke along Lexa’s folds gathering up as many juices that she could. She felt Lexa shuttered underneath her and loved the long moan releasing from her lips. Clarke paused for a moment enjoying the taste of Lexa before running two fingers through the wet flesh, spreading it easily. She leaned back in sucking the bundle of nerves suddenly on display.
“Oh fuck!” Lexa screamed out, her legs clutching around Clarke’s head.
Clarke flicked and sucked on Lexa’s clit, knowing just what got her girlfriend going crazy. She felt a hand quickly grabbing onto the messy bun on top of her head keeping her planted in place.
The moans and swears rolled off of Lexa’s tongue with easy.
Clarke glanced up watching Lexa’s face contort and relax with every move of her tongue. She ran her tongue broadly along Lexa’s sex, before dipping the tip of her tongue into Lexa getting the response she wanted.
“Fuck, more.” Lexa breathed out, her chest rising and falling more quickly as she felt herself getting closer to her peak.
Clarke obliged thrusting two fingers in, moving her mouth back up to give Lexa’s clit the attention it deserved. Her fingers moved in perfect sync with her tongue. It didn’t take long before Clarke started to feel Lexa’s walls start tightening around her fingers. With one last hard suck and one curl of her fingers, Lexa’s hips rose off the bed letting out a loud moan as a gush of juices came around Clarke’s fingers.
Clarke slowed her movements helping Lexa down from her orgasm. She removed her fingers using her tongue to clean the area. Lexa’s body shivered a few times as her high finally subsided and Clarke slowly climbed up her body and pressed kisses into her neck before kissing square on the lips.
Lexa sighed into the kiss tasting herself along the blonde’s lips. “I love you.” She mumbled with a large smile.
“I love you too.” Clarke pressed her forehead into Lexa’s brushing light kisses into her lips. These were the moments she absolutely loved, just the two of them spending time together before facing the day.
A moan escaped Clarke’s lips feeling Lexa’s hand slip between their bodies and two fingers slip between her wetness quickly finding it’s target. Clarke’s hips rocked and her back arched as Lexa’s fingers moved inside her. Lexa nipped at Clarke’s neck finding the spot that got Clarke moaning. The angle of Lexa’s fingers had Clarke frustrated.
Clarke sat up angling herself down onto them, grinding down hard. Lexa stared up at her gorgeous girlfriend riding her fingers aggressively. Lexa reached up using her free hand to grab Clarke’s breast. She used her thumb and index finger to pinch and roll around Clarke’s nipple.
“Fuck feels so good.” Clarke groaned rolling her hips in time with Lexa’s thrusts.
“Cum for me Klark.” Lexa watched her girlfriend's eyes shut and head flip back feeling her curl her fingers inside.
“Fuuuuck,” Clarke braced her hands on Lexa’s chest to help with leverage. “Another.” She demanded.
Lexa happily inserted another finger loving the tight feeling Clarke created around all three fingers. “God you’re so tight.”
Clarke bounced wildly on Lexa’s fingers. Lexa couldn’t help but stare at Clarke’s breast as they bounced in time with her thrusts. Clarke continued to buck her hips wildly until Lexa’s fingers hit her special spot. Her body went rigid. Clarke let out a high-pitched moan as her orgasm rippled through her body.
She collapsed onto Lexa letting out several deep breaths. Clarke’s body twitched slightly feeling Lexa’s thumb brush across clit. “Too sensitive.” Clarke mumbled into Lexa’s neck.
“Sorry babe,” Lexa couldn’t help but chuckle. She slowly removed her fingers from within Clarke, licking them clean, receiving a groan from the blonde on top of her. “How about breakfast now?” Lexa traced lazy patterns along Clarke’s back.
“Mmm,” Clarke nuzzled her face into Lexa’s neck. “I already had my breakfast.” She smirked brightly. “It was delicious.”
Lexa let out a hearty laugh planting light kisses into her shoulder. “Well I worked up quite the appetite. You just stay here and be all sexy while I go cook.”
Clarke lifted her head up off Lexa’s neck, “I guess I could do that.” She slowly rolled off Lexa sprawling out onto her bed.
Lexa slowly left the bed pulling on a shirt and shorts. “Make sure you make enough for me.” Clarke watched her walking around smiling.
“Oh so you do want breakfast.” With a chuckle Lexa leaned down kissing Clarke softly. She couldn’t help but palm one of Clarke’s bare breasts on display.
Clarke groaned softly. “I might work up another appetite, who knows?”
“Scrambled eggs?” Lexa pecked Clarke’s nose.
“Perfect.”
“Okay, I’ll be back.” Lexa reluctantly pulled back walking out of the bedroom, closing the door behind her. She smiled hearing toenails tapping on the hardwood floors towards her. “Hey buddy.” Bending down she rubbed Nyko’s ears as he gave her morning kisses. “You hungry too?” He wagged his tail in reply.
She got up heading towards the kitchen to get him his breakfast before starting her own. There were times she couldn’t believe how time flew bye. Nyko was now a year and a half old and they both had been living with Clarke for almost a year now. If someone had asked her a year ago where she saw herself, this wasn’t even on her radar. But Lexa was glad that it happened.
After Clarke’s first concert on her US tour the two went to a private restaurant for some dinner and to talk. The conversation had been full of tears, yelling, laughing, and promises to work on what they had started to build together. Lexa put time into Clarke making sure she texted or called her everyday to see how the tour was going. She had originally hoped to stay with Clarke on tour for a while but needed to get back to work on her campaign. Clarke understood and put the same amount of work into the long distance relationship over the months she was touring.
Once Clarke returned they slowly started building again. Going out on dates, spending time with each other, and most importantly talking. It was something they had both agreed on, not allowing feelings or concerns get buried between them. Clarke casually asked Lexa to move in with her after only a few months after getting back, finding that the brunette was staying at her most nights and both her and Nyko had practically already moved in. Lexa sold her house and moved in, it was a risky move to sell; not knowing the what-if’s of their relationship. But she had to have faith.
With breakfast made, Lexa returned to their bedroom finding Clarke just about asleep in bed. “I bring scrambled eggs.”
Clarke yawned and slowly sat up pulling a sheet up over her waist. “You’re the best.”
Lexa sat down on her side of the bed leaning against the headboard with the tray in her lap. “You made bacon.” Clarke kissed the corner of Lexa’s mouth stealing a piece of warm bacon off the plate.
“I know how much my girl loves bacon.” Lexa smirked taking a bite of the fluffy eggs on the plate.
“I love you.”
Lexa smiled, “Love you too.”
The two ate slowly, enjoying each other’s company. “So I was thinking about taking a vacation soon.” Lexa announced. “What does your schedule look like? Maybe we could go somewhere?” Lexa had been voted into the city council with a whopping margin over her opponent, several months before. She was really starting to make a difference in the short amount of time. Though with the demands of the new job she had to start working part time at the police station, and even then it was mostly at a desk. Anya hadn’t been pleased at first especially since Octavia became her new partner, it wasn’t the best partnership at first but they worked it out, sort of.
“I think I’m pretty open. Ali was going to get back to me on some interviews. I’m bound to have a few now after that Grammy win.” Clarke stole a piece of egg right out from under Lexa.
“Of course who wouldn’t want an interview with the Clarke Griffin?” Lexa snarked with a smirk, loving that her girlfriend was getting all of this positive attention.
“Right?! That’s what I said.” Clarke replied chuckling. “But I’ll definitely find out, see if I can get a week off and let you know when.”
“Perfect.” Lexa kissed Clarke’s cheek lovingly. “I want to go somewhere special. How about Hawaii?”
“Nope not there.”
“Cancun?” Clarke shook her head no. “Fiji?” Nope. “Italy?” Still no. “Australia?” Clarke had always wanted to go there, but still no. “Okay… do you already have a place in mind?”
“Yup.” Clarke smiled, popping the ‘p’ playfully.
“Care to share with the class?”
Clarke pressed a kiss right below Lexa’s ear. “Aspen.”
Lexa froze for a second. That was the last place she had expected. It had created a bad taste in her mouth from the last time. “You want to go to my cabin?”
“Yes.” Clarke looked at her with concern. “Is that okay?”
“Of course it is.” Lexa gave her a soft smile. If that where Clarke wanted to go that’s where they would go.
“I just really want to go there and create good loving memories with you. I don’t like the other ones we have their.” Clarke quickly explained her reasoning for the location.
Lexa nodded in agreement, it made perfect sense. “That’s where we will go then. Just let me know when.”
Clarke kissed her slowly. “It’ll be perfect.”
Lexa smirked slightly, “I know it will be.” She was already starting to plan things out in her head.
=.=.=
“Clarke?” Lexa walked up the stairs into the living room seeing her girlfriend sitting on the couch, laptop on her lap and a set of headphones secured to her ears. “Babe? Hello?” Lexa rolled her eyes when she didn’t budge. Even Nyko stayed asleep next to Clarke on the couch.
“Seriously?” Lexa muttered before walking in front of Clarke waving her hand to get her attention. “Earth to Clarke!”
Clarke jumped suddenly seeing Lexa standing in front of her. She stopped what she was doing and pulled the headphones off her ears. “Lexa you scared the shit out of me!”
Lexa chuckled, “well I was calling to you from the stairs not my fault you didn’t hear me.”
Clarke rolled her eyes. Lexa leaned down kissing Clarke softly. “Hello beautiful.”
Clarke pulled Lexa back down into another savory kiss. “Hello.” She husked out against Lexa’s lips.
“Whatcha working on?” Lexa peaked at the laptop screen.
“Raven sent me the mix to the new song, wanted to see what I thought of the bridge.” Clarke played with the end of Lexa’s hair.
“I bet it’s amazing.”
“Oh it is.” Clarke laughed.
Lexa planted one more kiss, “so you already?”
“Huh?”
Lexa rolled her eyes at the questioning look from the blonde. “Are you packed?”
“OH! Yes. All set promise.” Clarke smiled at her sweetly.
“Good we head out first thing in the morning.”
“Don’t worry I won’t sleep in.”
A hearty laugh escaped Lexa’s lips. “Trust me I’ll wake your pretty ass up. Even if I awaken grumpy Clarke I’m willing to live with it.”
Clarke swatted at her arm, “hey! I’m not grumpy.”
“Hon you get very grumpy when you someone wakes you up.”
With narrowed eyes Clarke tried to remain straight faced, “not unless it’s for morning sex then I’m perfectly fine being woken up.” She finally admitted with a sly smirk.
“Yes I know how much you enjoy that.”
“It’s one of my favorite activities.”
Lexa chuckled and ruffled Nyko’s ears when he finally looked up at her, “what would you like for dinner?”
“I don’t know. Do we have chicken?”
“Probably.”
“Chicken and rice?” Clarke suggested.
“I’ll see what I can do. I’ll come get you when it’s ready, keep on working.”
“Thanks babe.” Clarke gave her a wide smile before putting her headphones back on.
=.=.=
Grumpy Clarke in a confined space, such as Lexa’s truck had not been the best idea. In the future Lexa vowed to leave at a later time or a least wake her up with sex for a more enjoyable trip to Aspen. The ride had consisted of glares and angry music. Lexa had tried to ease things over with some sweet talk and kisses but it seemed to only make things worse.
Let Clarke sleep in. That was the lesson learned.
Lexa parked in the snowy driveway. She stared at the sleeping blonde, having a moment of déjà vu, this was exactly what happened the last time they came and around the same time of year, almost to the day. That was not the experience she wanted to keep remembering, hopefully this trip would offer new happier ones.
“Clarke baby, wake up.” Lexa nudged her.
“Hmm?”
“We’re here, time to get up.” Lexa mentioned softly before opening up the door allowing the cold March air into the truck.
Clarke groaned slowly coming to. She stretched and pulled her coat on before slipping out of the truck. Lexa had already reached into the back seat pulling at their suitcases, following the sleepy blonde into the log home.
“Head right up to bed babe I’ll be right there.” It was dark and Lexa was tired from all the driving.
Clarke just mumbled before heading up the stairs towards the master bedroom. Lexa set down the suitcases; she watched Clarke turn the corner and quickly dove into her bag. Finding the item quickly, she walked into the kitchen. She returned in short order picking up their bags and following Clarke to the bedroom. Lexa found Clarke sprawled out on the bed already half asleep.
Lexa laughed walking over pulling off Clarke’s shoes and socks. “Come on honey, strip.”
“Too tired for sex.” Clarke mumbled into the pillow.
“Ditto.” Lexa laughed softly. “Come on we’re just going to sleep, so strip.” They often found themselves in compromising positions first thing in the morning, sleeping naked started becoming a habit for easier morning access.
“M’kay.” Clarke sat up slowly with her eyes still closed allowing Lexa to help her strip off her clothes and crawl under the covers.
Lexa soon followed. Clarke quickly shuffled closer latching herself onto her girlfriend nuzzling her face into Lexa’s warm neck. “Love you.”
“Love you too.” Lexa wrapped her arm around Clarke’s waist quickly falling asleep.
=.=.=
“Who are you texting?” Clarke watched Lexa from over her hot chocolate mug.
“Your mom.” Lexa plopped down next to Clarke on the couch careful not to spill her own drink.
Clarke rolled her eyes. “Seriously, I think she likes you more than me now.”
“I can’t help that Klark.” Lexa chuckled. “I’m charming what can I say.”
“You’re something alright.” Clarke mumbled before kissing Lexa softly. “What did she want?”
“Just wanted to if I was still thinking of running for State Representative.” Lexa explained sipping her hot drink.
Clarke smiles, “my girl the politician. I’m so proud of you. You are already doing so much good, I can’t imagine you being in a Representative.”
Lexa blush at Clarke comment, “I’m just helping where I can.”
“Keep on doing it sweetie,” Clarke leaned forward kissing Lexa softly.
Lexa smiled into the kiss, “Oh and your mom wants to have dinner sometime when we get back.”
Abby had done a complete 180 the past half a year. After Clarke got back from her tour the two started mending their mother/daughter relationship. It took a lot of time but the two finally figured it out. Abby had been offered a job at Ark Records, replacing Nia. She let Clarke do her thing and focused her attention on new artists coming into the label.
Though it took Abby longer to come around to Lexa. But Abby put in the effort realizing Clarke truly loved the girl. The two women finally found a mutual interest, hiking of all things, something that Clarke never enjoyed. Lexa found herself being invited out for a hike around the hills of LA once a week, leaving Clarke happily at home knowing her mother wouldn’t force her out since she now found a new hiking buddy. It gave Lexa and Abby time to get to know each other alone and not forced by Clarke to get along. All and all Lexa and Abby got along great now.
“Fine, but she’s not cooking. I don’t want another steak incident.” Clarke mumbled.
“It wasn’t that bad.” Lexa rolled her eyes at Clarke’s dramatics.
“That bad?! I couldn’t eat steak for a month after that. A month , Lexa.”
Lexa shook her head with a chuckle. “How about I cook?”
“Or we could go to a restaurant.”
“I’ll cook.” Lexa leaned over kissing Clarke, enjoying the taste of chocolate and mint chapstick.
“Fine dinner when we get back.” Clarke smiled snuggling into the Lexa’s shoulder.
The two stayed quiet for a while, enjoying each other’s company and the fireplace crackling in front of them. Lexa leaned forward setting her mug down on the coffee table, earning a grumble from Clarke when she had to remove her head.
“I love you Klark.” Lexa stared at her girlfriend.
Clarke smiled sweetly at her. “I love you too Lexa.”
“Can I tell you something?” Lexa continued to stare at her.
Clarke sat up more on the couch. “You can tell me anything, you know that.”
“I’m nervous.” Lexa fidgeted slightly.
“Nervous? About what?” Clarke stared at her.
“That you’re going to say no.”
“What?” Clarke cocked an eyebrow up, not understanding what was about to happen.
Lexa took in a deep breath. “I truly love you.”
“I love-“
“Just let me finish okay?” Lexa interrupted, worried that if Clarke kept speaking she’d lose all of her courage. Clarke nodded slowly. “There isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t think that you are the best thing that’s ever happened to me. I remember the day we met and seeing how sad you were. All I could think of was how beautiful you were and how could I make you happy.” Lexa’s hand dipped into her sweatpants pocket, playing with the item hidden inside.
She took another breath. “I know we’ve had our ups and downs but I just can’t think of my life without you now. And I want to keep making you the happiest girl.” Lexa pulled the small piece of jewelry out of her pocket causing Clarke to take in a sharp breath, finally realizing what was happening. “Clarke Griffin, I swear fealty to you, and vow to always treat your needs as my own and do everything in my power to make you so incredibly happy.” Lexa locked eyes with Clarke, who had a few tears rolling down her cheeks. “Will you marry me?”
Clarke lurched forward kissing Lexa soundly. “Yes, Yes, Yes.” She mumbled into Lexa’s lips. Lexa chuckled, feeling a huge relief wash over her; she pulled back just enough to slip the ring onto Clarke’s finger. “I love you so much.” Clarke told her before reconnected their lips in a heated kiss.
Lexa eagerly responded to the kiss. The kiss continued until both girls needed to take a breath. This allowed Clarke to examine the gorgeous engagement ring on her finger. “Where did you hide this thing?”
Lexa laughed, “Anya’s. You’re like a hound dog when it comes to jewelry. I learned my lesson after the last time.”
“I’m sorry. I just stumbled across it!” Clarke smiled brightly, remembering finding the beautiful necklace Lexa got for her birthday, hidden behind the cleaning supplies in the bathroom.
“You never ever clean the bathroom. There should have been no logical reason for you to find that there.” Lexa kissed Clarke softly. “Hence why I kept it with Anya this time and in the healthy cereal once we got here.” It was the last place Clarke would get into.
Clarke giggled before leaning in giving Lexa another long kiss. “Holy shit, we’re engaged.” Clarke glanced down at her ring again almost believing this was a dream.
Lexa smirked, “mmhmm. You’ll have to text your mom sometime soon, she keeps bugging me on whether I’ve completed my “ mission ” yet.” Lexa air quoted.
“Oh so is that why she texted you?” Clarke playfully narrowed her eyes.
“Yes and to actually ask about dinner. She wants to celebrate.” Lexa explained. “I asked for her permission, I just hoped you would say yes.”
“I’m always going to say yes to you.” Clarke smiled loving at her, girlfriend, nope fiancé.
“Good to know.” Lexa smirked.
Clarke reconnected their lips, shifting onto Lexa lap. “My mom is going to have to wait.”
Lexa’s arms quickly secured around Clarke’s waist, pulling her flush against her body. “Why’s that?”
Clarke brushed her lips against Lexa’s. “Because I have plans to take you upstairs and make you cum so hard.”
Lexa groaned hearing Clarke talk dirty always got her wet. “Oh yeah?”
“Yeah,” Clarke quickly got off Lexa’s lap grabbing her hand pulling her to her feet. “Come on, I have plans to eat you out for at least an hour.”
“Fuck.” Lexa groaned, allowing Clarke to pull her upstairs.
“That’s the plan.” Clarke winked over her shoulder.
Lexa smiled brightly. Creating new exciting memories was something that she looked forward to. Her heart fluttered at the thought of spending the rest of her life with Clarke. Clarke would always be the one for her.
The End