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December 8th 2016 Thursday

My Sun and Stars
4:03pm
LOOK ITS YOU!!!
The phone silently lighting up next to her notebook pulled Lexa into
reality. Picking it up, she unlocked it, looking down at the screen
suspiciously while the picture loaded. An unimpressed look fell on
her face as she looked at the picture and she had to look away for a
moment; it was a stuffed animal, a stuffed raccoon with big eyes to
be exact. It was cute, yes, but Lexa couldnt help but roll her eyes at
it.
Lexacoon
4:04pm
Were still on the raccoon thing?
Lexacoon
4:04pm
It was *one* time, Clarke. Can we please let this go?
My Sun and Stars

4:05pm
No.
My Sun and Stars
4:05pm
I like it, its cute.
Lexa only let out a small sigh, shaking her head slowly before
returning to work. It didnt last long though, because her phone lit
up again only about a minute later.
My Sun and Stars
4:07pm
Youre cute.
A huge smile broke out on her face as her eyes scanned over the
two words. It took Lexa a moment before she could force herself to
got back to her work. Clarke was out with Raven with Octavia, shes
not really sure where but they had left right after school. Lexa on
the other hand, was stuck at home because she had a math test
tomorrow and welllets just say she wasnt prepared for it. When
Clarke had asked how much Lexa had to study for the test, she had
replied with I know what its onthats about it That wasnt like
her, not really, but in Lexas defense, this was math after all; she
knew it was an important test and that it would make up a large
percentage of her finale grade so she had do well no matter what.
Clarke said she would come over later, insisting that she wanted to
help her study but Lexa told her she didnt have to; there are very
few things that are as boring as doing math but dont tell Raven
that.
My Sun and Stars
4:20pm

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Hows the work going?

Lexacoon
4:21pm
My head hasnt exploded yet, so I would say its going pretty good.
My Sun and Stars
4:21pm
I like ure pretty head where it is. So take a break if you need to,
okay?
.
I cant anymore. Lexa spoke suddenly, shaking her head as she
practically threw the pencil in her hand on to the notebook in front
of her. I officially give up.
Clarke let out a small sigh, pushing herself off her place on Lexas
bed as she made her way to her. Youll get there, dont give up
now.
I cant get this one right, She turned her head to look up at Clarke.
I have been at it for the past 15 minutes. Shaking her head, Lexa
brought her hand up, rubbing her eyes. It makes zero sense.
Youll figure it out, She tried, her arms going around Lexas
shoulder as Clarke hugged her from behind.
Lexa let out a sigh, letting herself relax as she leaned back against
Clarke. I dont think I am. She paused for a moment, her hand on
Clarkes arm. Im screwed tomorrow.

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Youll be fine. She tried to reassure her. Youve been at it all day.
Clarke pressed her lips against Lexas temple before standing up
straight again.
Its still not enough. Lexa told her, letting her head fall on the
desk. I need at least a B tomorrow. She continued, her voice
slightly muffled against the wooden top of her desk. And I dont
think I can get it.
You will. Clarke tried again, speaking more slowly this time, trying
to let her words get to Lexa. You should get some sleep Lexa, its
almost midnight.
Yeah, She agreed, finally bringing her head up. Youre probably
right, I think Ive done as much as I couldve. Pushing herself off
her chair, Lexa stood up. I dont think it will do me much good if I
cant even keep myself awake during the test.
Mm-hmm, Clarke nodded, taking a step closer to Lexa and snaked
her arms around her neck. It was almost instinctive on Lexas part,
but her arms came up instantly, loosely wrapping around Clarkes
waist. She looked up at her, almost expecting her to say something
that might help put her at ease even slightly about tomorrow.
Youre going to be fine tomorrow, She told her gently. I know
youre worried about it, but babe, cut yourself some slack, okay?
Clarke inched closer, touching Lexas nose with hers.
Im trying. She leaned in, resting her forehead against Clarkes. I
just cant mess this up tomorrow.
You wont. Clarke told her, tilting her head slightly to reach Lexas
lips, kissing her gently. I know you wont. Clarke knew how much
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subject holding her back right now because Lexa was passing all her
other classes with flying colors. And Clarke also knew how much it
would hurt Lexa if this one test came in the way of her and a perfect
GPA.
Thank you. Lexa said quietly, kissing the tip of Clarkes nose
before pulling away and taking a step back, putting some space
between the two of them.
Now get some sleep, Clarke smiled at her, stepping away. I
mean, you do want wake up in the morning right?
Lexa returned her smile, nodding. I love you, you know that right?
She asked just as Clarke opened the bedroom door, about to leave.
Clarke stopped, turning around to face Lexa again. Of course I do.
She replied. I love you too.
.
December 17th 2016 Saturday
You know what would look really cool?
You have nice arms. Clarke said absentmindedly, her fingers
tracing patterns on Lexas bicep. The two of them were at Lexas
place, they two of them just wanting to spend some quiet time with
each other; school had been keeping them both busy the last couple
of weeks so they wanted a quiet night in, just the two of them. Lexa
was lying in Clarkes arms, both of them on the bed, under the
comforter with her laptop in front of them as Lexa scrolled through
Netflix, trying to find something decent to watch.

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What? Lexa asked quietly, taken aback by the random comment.

You know what would look really cool? Clarke asked instead of
giving her an explanation. Lexa didnt reply, only gave her a
questioning look. A tattoo. Clarke replied, still tracing patterns on
her girlfriends perfectly toned arm. I think I have a Sharpie. She
asked suddenly, pushing herself up slightly.
Why? Lexa gave her a slightly confused look, sitting up straight
to let Clarke get up. She was finally starting to catch on to what
Clarke was probably talking about. Lexa had noticed Clarke tracing
patterns on her arm but she hadnt thought much about it, only that
it felt calming.
Clarke didnt reply, only got out of bed and made her way towards
her desk before opening a drawer and shuffling through it. Got it.
She said triumphantly after a moment, walking back towards the
bed.
You want to draw it? Lexa asked with a small smile, raising her
eyebrows slightly.
Can I? Clarke asked in return, hesitating slightly because she
was too caught up in thinking about the design to even tell Lexa
what she was thinking about until just now.
Lexa only gave her a shrug, Sure, She sat up straight again,
letting Clarke go back to her spot behind Lexa, getting a better view
at Lexas arm.
Do you mind if itskind of big?

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No, Lexa shook her head, relaxing again as she finally found a
movie to watch and clicked on it.
Good, Clarke nodded, uncapping the marker. Now sit still, and
pretend Im not here. She told her as the tip finally touched Lexas
skin.
Lexa gave her a hummed in response, doing as Clarke had asked
and turned her attention to the movie. No, she had no idea what
Clarke was drawing on her but Lexa didnt really mind; Clarke knew
what she was doing and that was enough. After the first half hour,
Lexa had completely forgotten about Clarke drawing on her arm,
paying attention to noting but whatever was playing on the laptop in
front of her. It took Clarke a while, almost the entire movie in fact,
before she was finally done.
Done, Clarke spoke suddenly, reminding Lexa she was still here as
Clarke capped the marker. Take a look.
Lexa brought her arm up towards herself, looking down at the
intricate pattern Clarke had been drawing on her arm. Wow, She
breathed out, looking up at Clarke. Clarke, that looks amazing.
Lexa told her, pushing herself off the bed and making her way to the
mirror on the wall opposite to get a better look at it.
Clarke smiled at Lexas reaction, walking up behind her, You like
it?
Its beautiful. Lexa replied, looking at the reflection, almost
wishing it wasnt just a Sharpie tattoo. How did you even draw
that? She asked, impressed to say the least. And with a Sharpie?

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Well, I was working on an impressive canvas. Clarke replied with a

smirk. You workouta lot She muttered quietly.
Not a lot. Lexa shrugged.
A lot. Clarke corrected.
I kinda of wish it wasnt just Sharpie, She spoke to Clarke, her
eyes still glued to the mirror. Ill feel bad washing it off. Lexa
flexed her arm, not realizing Clarke would notice it as she tried to
get a better look at the pattern when Clarke spoke.
Im going to take a picture, Im proud of myself for this one, She
told Lexa as she pulled her phone out of her pocket. Okay, flex
again.
Clarke Lexa lowered her head slightly, giving her a slightly
embarrassed look.
Oh, come on.
Lexa let out a small sigh, doing as Clarke asked and only putting her
arm away once Clarke was done. Clarke had only put her phone
back in her pocket, not even looking up completely when she felt
Lexas hand on the side on her face, pulling her in for a kiss.
Mmm, Clarke hummed into it, taking a moment to realize what
was happening. It took her by surprise to say the least but Clarke
kissed back, pushing back slightly with the same force Lexa was
kissing her. It was nothing like the short and innocent kisses theyd
exchanged earlier today around their friends; anything but really,
they were both a lot more into it this time and it wasnt long before
Clarkes hands went up to run her fingers through Lexas hair. Lexas
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both as she felt Clarke bite down on her lower, slightly harder than
usual and the moan that left her at that caught them both by
surprise. Lexa could feel Clarkes lips curling into a smile before the
two of them had to pull away, gasping for air.
So Clarke started once she had caught her breath enough to
speak, unable to hide the smugness in her voice. You like it when I
do that?
I dont know what youre talking about. Lexa retorted, looking
away and hoping Clarke didnt see the redness creeping up her
cheeks.
Oh? Clarke asked, taking a step towards her, her own cheeks
burning. cause when I bit down on your li-
Okay, She spoke suddenly, looked up in an attempt to stop her.
Lets never bring that up again, please.
So you did like it. Clarke waited for Lexa to say something but she
only let out a long sigh, walking back towards the bed with Clarke
closely behind. Good to know
Sitting back down on the bed, Lexa shook her head, suppressing a
smile as she exited the Netflix tab and clicked on the Gmail
bookmark. Clarke didnt say anything else about it but there was no
way she was letting that go; Lexa Woods probably had a biting kink.
And Clarke was determined to find out whether that probably should
be in that sentence. What did you just watch? She asked Lexa as
she settled back into bed. I saw Cap and there was fighting, so Im
going take a wild guess and say it was Marvel.
Lexa nodded, scrolling through her emails. The First Avenger.

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I took two hours to do that? Clarke asked, surprised by herself.

Lexa nodded again, slightly distracted as she read an email from
one of the colleges she had requested more information from.
Hey, She closed her laptop, turning to face Clarke. Ive been
meaning to talk to you about something.
You sound serious, Clarke gave her a slightly suspicious look.
Should I be worried?
No, Lexa shook her head with a small smile, trying to put her at
ease, Its nothing bad, I promise. She tried but her hand went up
to rub her neck uneasily, College.
Right, Clarke replied with a nod, Yeah, we need to talk about
that. She agreed, leaning back against the headboard as Lexa put
the laptop away and settled herself next to her.
Im not the only one who has been looking at places, right? Lexa
asked, pulling the comforter over them. When Clarke shook her
head, Lexa continued, Okay, good. She nodded, thinking about
how to continue. Where do you have in mind? The question was
almost hesitant, Lexa wasnt sure what she was expecting, or what
she wanted Clarke to say.
I was thinking New York, or maybe even California. Clarke replied
quietly. I just want toput myself out there, live a bit more before
having to settle down for good.
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Yeah, Clarke nodded again, there seemed to be more nodding that

actual talking between them right now. What about you?
Massachusetts maybe, or New York. She shrugged. Chicago
seems nice. Lexa paused for a moment. Im mostly thinking
Chicago.
And uhh Clarke trailed off, unsure of how to ask what that would
mean for them; how the whole long distance would work out. What
will that mean for us? She asked hesitantly. I mean, being in
different states, the whole distance thing? Because I dont want
either of us to go somewhere we dont want to. No, she didnt want
that. If Lexa ended up going somewhere because of Clarke, Clarke
would feel like she was holding Lexa back and not letting her do
what she wanted. And if Clarke knew Lexa, shed feel the same way
if Clarke ended up going somewhere mostly for Lexa; she didnt
really want something like that hanging over their relationship.
More nodding from Lexa, Yeah She breathed out. I dont want
that either. She agreed. But distance doesnt have to be a bad
thing, Lexa suggested, she wasnt sure whether she was trying to
convince herself or Clarke of that because she had a feeling it
wouldnt be the easiest thing.
I know, Clarke nodded, moving closer to Lexa as Lexas arm went
around her. A bit of space away might even be good. She told her.
Butafter the last year, its not going to be easy.
Lexa let out a small sigh, tilting her head and letting her cheek rest
on the top of Clarkes head. I know. She agreed. I dont want to
be away from you for so long. They both fell silent for a moment,
both of them thinking about what to say next when Lexa spoke, But
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actually be good for us. Lexa knew Clarke had a point about that,
since the last school year, the two of them have been mostly
inseparable not as much as Raven and Octavia but close so
being away might be good. Itll give them both a chance to grow
without the other and find themselves because, after all, they had
the rest of their lives to be with each other. I mean, its only 4
years, Lexa continued. Youre kind of stuck me for the rest your
life, She shrugged lightly.
Im not stuck with you, Clarke tilted her head up to look at Lexa.
She still said it like Clarke would grow tired of their relationship
eventually or, realize Lexa wasnt good enough for her and resent
their entire relationship. So every time Lexa said anything remotely
like that, Clarke would shoot her down, sometimes it was gentle,
other times it was a stern look it depended on the circumstances
really. And I hate it when you say it like that, Yeah, it was the latter
this time. You are right about the rest of your life part though,
Clarke gave her a small nod, her head going to rest on her shoulder
again. When you think about it like that, 4 years isnt that long.
She felt Lexa nod against her. And its not like we wont see each
other at all [breaks and stuff]

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