Lexa stood in her small den her gaze fixed on the scene unfolding outside the window. Clarke and Everly were in the front yard, raking up piles of fall leaves, though Everly was more interested in tossing them into the air and watching them drift back down. Clarke’s laughter rang out as she chased their daughter, the two of them playing amid the falling leaves.
Lexa’s hand rested lightly on the window frame, her thoughts drifting back to just a few months ago when they had first bought this house. It still felt so new, yet already so familiar.
The purchase had been a whirlwind—Clarke had fallen in love with the place the moment they stepped inside for the tour. Lexa remembered watching the way Clarke’s eyes lit up as they moved from room to room, already imagining their lives here.
At first, Lexa had been more hesitant. The house was small, modest in comparison to what they could have aimed for, but it had something special. Clarke saw it immediately, and Lexa couldn’t deny the feeling that this place could become their home.
The deal had been sealed when Clarke’s mom had stepped in to help them with the purchase, offering the support they hadn’t expected but deeply appreciated.
Now, only months later, this house was filled with their lives—Everly’s laughter bouncing off the walls, quiet evenings spent together, and the simple joys of watching their daughter grow.
The den, where Lexa now stood, had quickly become her favorite spot in the house. It wasn’t large, but it was hers, filled with the books she cherished, and it offered this perfect view of her family.
Outside, Everly’s giggles pulled her from her thoughts. Clarke had scooped up a handful of leaves and was dropping them over Everly’s head, making her squeal with delight. Lexa smiled to herself, a wave of contentment washing over her. The house may have been new, but it already felt like home—because of them. Because of Clarke and Everly.
Clarke caught Lexa’s eye through the window and flashed her a playful smile, one that still made Lexa’s heart skip a beat. Clarke had always known what they needed, even when Lexa wasn’t sure. And for that, Lexa was eternally grateful.
Lexa lingered at the window for a moment longer, watching as Clarke scooped Everly up into her arms. Their daughter’s delighted laughter echoed through the yard, the sound tugging at Lexa’s heart. She smiled to herself, a warm feeling blooming inside her. The pull to be with them became irresistible.
Without a second thought, she pushed away from the window and made her way to the front door. As she stepped outside, the crisp air greeted her, along with the sight of Clarke spinning Everly around, both of them laughing. Clarke’s eyes lit up when she noticed Lexa approaching, and she shifted Everly in her arms to make room.
“Look who finally decided to join us,” Clarke teased, her voice full of warmth.
Everly, still nestled in Clarke’s arms, reached out toward Lexa with a bright grin. “Mommy!”
Lexa leaned in, pressing a gentle kiss to Everly’s forehead, feeling the soft warmth of her daughter’s skin. Everly giggled, wrapping her arms around Lexa’s neck in a loose hug.
As Lexa pulled back slightly, Clarke was already leaning in. Their lips met in a tender kiss, a soft exchange of affection that spoke volumes. Clarke’s touch was gentle but filled with so much love, and Lexa could feel it radiating between them.
They both turned to Everly next, who was watching them with wide eyes and a curious smile. In unison, they leaned in, each placing a kiss on her rosy cheeks. Everly squealed in delight, squirming happily in Clarke’s arms.
Lexa couldn't help but smile, overwhelmed by the sheer joy of this moment. Here she was, standing in their front yard, and she was surrounded by the two people who meant everything to her. The love from Clarke and Everly filled Lexa’s heart.
She looked into Clarke’s eyes, and Clarke smiled back, that same look of unwavering love that had captivated Lexa from the very beginning. It was in these moments, with Everly’s laughter and Clarke’s gentle presence, that Lexa felt truly complete.
This was her family. Her everything.
