𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐑𝐊𝐄 𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐄𝐒 𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐄𝐘𝐄𝐒 , 𝐁𝐀𝐂𝐊 𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐋𝐋 𝐅𝐀𝐂𝐈𝐍𝐆 bellamy. he says words she’s wanted to hear for so long , but as he says them she feels a tightening inside her chest. like her throat might close up. like something bad will happen if she lets herself be even the slightest bit happy—for once, maybe , clarke deserves something. she’s always putting other people before her , sacrificing her soul & so much more to ensure those around her are taken care of. ( even when she does what is needed for survival some of them damn her. they curse her , they resent her , & apart of clarke will hate that part of it. but, isn’t it worth it if those you love are alive & well ? ) ; a shaky breath leaves the woman’s lips as she turns. turns , lifts her head , & allows blue hues brimming with tears to look at him. his expression , his big brown eyes . . . how clarke yearns to wrap her arms around him. ❛ bellamy, ❜ clarke began in as even a tone as she found manage. hands ball & unball themselves to get rid of rising anxieties. ❛ do you mean it ? ❜ clarke has to ask, but she feels something completely different inside. ❛ really mean it . . how do you mean it ? because i couldn’t take you saying that & me misunderstanding your intention. ❜ i need you too & i need you to need me the way i want.