Arke High

Chapter 84 Friends

Clarke P.O.V
I dreaded having to going to school. I knew I would see Bellamy. Yesterday I had spent the whole day in bed, not able to force myself out. My curtains stayed closed, my earbuds stayed in, and my music volume stayed up. Today I had to go to school, and I knew that it would be one of the worst days of my life. I through on a pair of faded skinny jeans along with a midnight blue top, then I went into my bathroom to get my hair ready. Camilo was driving me to school, and not my mother because she figured that since I was no longer with Bellamy she didn't have to be constantly watching me. She had also given me back my phone an laptop. Camilo was waiting downstairs for me with his black backpack slung over his shoulder.
"Ready?" He asked. I nodded and we walked to the red Ford Flex. Camilo began to drive to school. When we arrived he parked as far away as he could, from where he knew Bellamy's car would be. Camilo walked me to class, then headed to his. Quietly I sat down in my seat, and soon enough everyone else began to file into the classroom. I briefly looked up to see Octavia taking the seat next to me, and Bellamy taking a seat in the back with Miller. Our eyes met for a second before we both turned away, my eyes watered; I couldn't take looking at him. It was too painful. I felt someone touch my arm and I jumped.
"How are you doing?" Octavia asked me.
I turned to her not even being able to fake a smiled."Well, I'm here aren't I?"
She smiled,"Yes you are." Our substitute walked in, and we gave her our attention. Class crawled by sluggishly. Bellamy's gaze burned holes into the back of my head. I constantly felt the need to look back, but I forced myself not to. When class finally ended up I stood and rushed to the bathroom, ignoring Octavia who was yelling for me. When I reached the bathroom I locked myself into the bathroom stall. Tightly, I clutched the heart necklace Bellamy had given me. This was only a slight comfort, knowing that Bellamy had once claimed he was in love with me and hoping that maybe just maybe there was a reasonable explanation as to why he cheated on me. There wasn't one though, he cheated on me because he never loved me. Squeezing my eyes shut, I fought back tears. The bell rang, but I stayed sotting on the floor inside the stall. I didn't want to go to another class where I had to see Bellamy. Another class where I would now here people whispering about us. We had been the most popular couple in the school, and I was sure the other students would have noticed how after almost a whole year we weren't sitting next to each other. By lunch time everyone would somehow be aware that we weren't together. All the girls would- like at the beginning of the year- be flocking around Bellamy trying to get his attention. I didn't think I could handle that. Instead I took out my notebook and began to draw. At first it wasn't really anything, just random strokes from my pencil. It wasn't until I had finished that I begrudgingly noticed what I had drawn. Or, to be more accurate who. Bellamy stared at me from the lines of my notebook. A smattering a freckles laid across his nose, his one of a kind lopsided smile graced his face. A tear landed on the page causing the pencil marks to smear as it trailed down. I ripped the page out and tore it in half, then finally the page ended up crumpled between my hands. Quiet sobs escaped my mouth as I remembered what had happened just two days ago. The images of Raven standing almost naked behind Bellamy painfully ran across my mind. Just then the bell rang again and I felt a buzz in my pocket. It was a text from Octavia.
BFF- How are you doing Clarke? After 1st period I saw you go into the bathroom, but I never saw you come out. Clarke I know what happened with Bellamy.
I didn't answer. Seconds later it buzzed again.
BFF-Clarke?
Once again I didn't answer. The bell rang.
BFF- Gotta go Clarke, class is starting. Text me back.
I put my phone in my pocket only to take it out again and start scrolling through my photos. Most of the photos were of Bellamy and I. There was one of him kissing my cheek, another of us laying together in my bed, one that I figured Octavia had taken of both Bellamy and I leaning our foreheads against each others. The picture made my lips curl up into a smile, and made my eyes water. As I scrolled to the next picture a message popped up into my phone.
Monty- Clarkey, O texted me saying you weren't answering her texts. How are you feeling?
I didn't answer to the text, and my phone screen showed another text from him.
Monty- I know about what happened with Bellamy, and I'm not the only one.
I knew it was only a matter of time before people found out. Wait- if he knew then was he mad at Raven?
Monty- Raven told me, and I forgave her because we had been taking a break when it happened.
I guess he wasn't mad at Raven.
Monty- C'mon Clarkey answer
I felt bad not answering to his texts, but I didn't feel like talking to anyone right now.
Monty- The teacher's looking at me suspiciously, I have to go. Please just answer Octavia or me whenever you feel ready to.
That was the last text I received from him before I plugged in my ear buds. After listening to I don't know how many songs, the faint sound of the ringing bell caused me to pull out my earbuds. Third period was over that meant it was lunch time. I went back to scrolling through my pictures with my head leaning against the stall.
Knock Knock
I blinked rapidly and wiped the tears which had escaped.
"Clarke?" Octavia asked. I didn't speak.
"We know you're in there." Monty stated. Again I didn't talk.
"Come out Clarke, that idiot isn't worth your tears," Jasper told me."No offense Octavia."
"None taken," Octavia said."He is an idiot." In spite of myself I smiled."Clarke please come out." I bot my lip before slowly pushing myself off the floor. My hand stood frozen on the doors lock for a while effort I decided to open it. I pushed open the stall door and saw Octavia, Monty, and Jasper standing there waiting for me. They immediately pulled me into a group hug. I hugged back sniffling, and glad that I had friends like them to help me get through this. Someone came through the bathroom door. That someone was none other than Roma, along with her just as annoying sidekick Echo.
She smirked when she saw it was me."Look at what we have here. If it isn't recently dumped Clarke Griffin and her merry band of dumb asses." Monty, Jasper, and Octavia stepped in front of me protectively. Octavia discretely gave me a tissue. I wiped my eyes making sure no trace of tears were left, though I knew they were still slightly red. I blew on my eyes as Octavia spat,"What the frig do you want Roma?"
Roma still smirking responded,"Nothing, I just came in here to use the bathroom."
Echo spoke up too."Hey Clarke, I hope you don't mind but I'm thinking that since Bellamy dumped you he's going to be needing some company." I almost growled at her, but before I could speak Monty did.
"And what? You think that's going to be you or Roma?"
Echo shrugged,"Why not? We're both more attractive then her." She pointed at me.
Jasper scoffed."None of you are more attractive than Clarke. And FYI being sluts doesn't make you hot."
Roma let out an indignant laugh."First of all we are not sluts."
"I'd like to see you prove that statement," Monty interrupted."Because all we have seen is you two trying to get into Bellamy's pants."
Echo glared at Monty."Wasn't it your girlfriend who was in bed with Bellamy when Clarke walked in?"
Monty rolled his eyes unaffected by her question."She wasn't my girlfriend then, we were taking a break."
Before anyone could speak again, I did."Just leave Roma. You and you're little friend here just seem pathetic trying to start a fight with us."
Roma huffed."We're pathetic? Says the one who was cheated on and dumped."
I clenched my jaw."At least I'm not going to be the one who ends up with STD's." Roma's mouth flew open. I knew it was a low blow, but right now I didn't care. Echo and Roma stomped out of the bathroom and I turned to my friends.
"You guys wanna go grab some lunch?" I asked its a small smile."I'm starving." They smiled and nodded. We began to walk out of the bathroom when I remembered the necklace around my next.
"Guys wait." They all paused and turned to me. I unhinged the necklace and then carefully placed it in Octavia's hand. She looked up at me curiously.
"Give it back to Bellamy for me please," I took a deep breath." I don't think I can do it myself." Octavia nodded and we all walked to the cafeteria to get some lunch. We sat outside in our regular spot and luckily Bellamy was nowhere to be found.
Bellamy P.O.V
It was lunch and I hadn't seen Clarke since first period. I knew it hurt her to see me, and it hurt me to see her. I was sitting on the bleachers near the football field with Miller. I had told him about why I broke up with Clarke, and what the plan was get the loyal Grounders into prison. He had responded saying that he would tell his father about it. I also gave him the video recording I took of the last meeting I had with Anaya, just in case it helped with anything. When the bell rang to go to class I walked to Choir, and saw that Clarke was there. She sat next to Octavia. During class we practiced our solo spots for the concert individually. The songs for the concert had been picked by Mrs. Rose. After class ended I saw Clarke stop and talk to the teacher. The last two periods went by slowly as I constantly found myself not paying attention to the lesson, but instead to Clarke. It was difficult not paying attention to her. Once the last period ended, it was time for rehearsals. Apparently Clarke had talked to the teacher and asked if we could practice our duet parts separately and come together for the show instead. Mrs. Rose had agreed, and now I was stuck practicing this duet without Clarke. When rehearsals ended O followed me to the car, and stopped me before I got into the drivers seat.
"Clarke wanted me to give you this." O dug through her bag finally pulling the heart necklace that had belonged to my mother and then to Clarke. She placed it in my hands and I couldn't breath. This was worse than having found the ring on the counter after Clarke had left because this had shown that I loved Clarke above anything else and that she was my one true love. I loved Clarke as much as I did Octavia and her returning this hurt me more than if I had been hit by a bus and then shot at multiple times.
"Bell are you okay?" O's voice was worried.
Swallowing I nodded," let's go."
We got into the car and drove home. When we arrived home, O went to her room and I sat on the couch. Just as I turned on the television my phone beeped. I took it out and saw a text message from Miller.
Bro- I told my dad.
Me-And?
Bro- He said Octavia's plan is doable.
I sighed in relief. That was good.
Me- Thanks man
Bro- No prob, my dad's going to tell the police captain and the mission to get all loyal Grounders in prison should start in around a week or so. My dad said we might need another insider though, one that will work the lower ranked Grounders while Lincoln works the upper ranked ones.
Me- Any ideas?
Bro- Murphy?
Me- Good idea, they'll trust him. Ill text him then text you back.
Bro- Okay
I went to Murphy's contact.
Me- How so you feel about taking down some Grounders?
I waited for a response.
Murphy- Does this have to do with you breaking up with Clarke?
Me- Yes.
Murphy- Will it help you stop being pathetic, moping idiot?
I rolled my eyes.
Me-Yes.
Murphy- I'm in. Give me the details.
After texting Murphy about the plan and why I broke up with Clarke, I texted Miller saying Murphy was cool with going undercover. He texted back to have myself and meet at his house next Saturday. Afterwords I switched to the History Channel, glad that I had friends which would actually help me with this type of stuff. My plan might actually work, and I might actually have a chance of getting Clarke, my Clarke back.