❝ 𝘄𝗲 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲
𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲❞
- 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘂𝘀

𝗔𝘃𝗮'𝘀 𝗣𝗢𝗩

I watch with my arms crossed over my chest as Lincoln and Bellamy fight each other, throwing punches left, right and centre.

Lincoln wins in the end, slamming Bellamy onto the mat.

"He had me, but what did he do wrong?" Lincoln declares to the rest of the class as Bellamy pulls on a shirt.

"He was aggressive. Used too much anger" I answer before anyone else can and Lincoln nods at me proudly.

"Whatever you say" My boyfriend retorts.

"Ava, do you want to show everyone how it's done?" Lincoln asks me and I clap my hands excitedly.

I pull off my shirt, leaving me in my sports bra and jeans. I throw my shirt at Bellamy who rolls his eyes, crossing his arms over his chest.

"Come on, big guy. Hit me with your best shot" I quip, dancing around Lincoln on the mat.

He throws a punch at my face but I swiftly dodge it, punching him in the gut. I send another punch to his chest and he recovers punching me in the ribs.

I stumble back with a laugh and he smirks at me playfully. He runs at me but I trip him up and slam my foot onto his chest. I pull my switch blade from my pocket and point it at him.

"Boom, you're dead" I grin triumphantly.

"You're getting better" Lincoln tells me.

"I have great teachers" I reply, pocketing my switchblade and helping him up.

"Quitting so soon?" Lincoln asks Bellamy.

"Mapping run, Sector 7" Bellamy tells the man "Harper, let's get this over with"

The girl throws a bag at Lincoln which he catches and I watch carefully to see his reaction.

"Council wants you to have that" Bellamy states as Lincoln pulls out the guard's jacket.

"I'm Trikru" Lincoln tells Bellamy.

"Uniform doesn't change that. This is our home now, Lincoln" Bellamy assures him before turning to the class "We fought for it. Too many of our friends died for it. In the Ark, the uniform meant something different. Down here, it means what we make it mean. Together"

"My sister will understand that eventually" He adds just to Lincoln before walking off to the side, nodding for me to follow.

"Pair up and fight now" Lincoln snaps, following me over to Bellamy.

"Hey, Sector 7, that puts you right at the Ice Nation border" Lincoln tells us worriedly as I pull on my shirt.

"Yeah. I know" Bellamy nods.

"Just because Azgeda was part of the Commander's coalition, doesn't mean they respect the cease-fire. I should be on that scout" Lincoln stresses.

"I wish. We all do, but until the Commander agrees to lift the kill order on you, you're more trouble than you're worth" Bellamy replies and I elbow him in the ribs.

Lincoln walks off and I slap Bellamy upside the head making him glare at me.

"Don't be so mean, Bell. How would you like it if your own people wanted to kill you?" I scold him and he slips on his jacket.

"I'm not being mean, I'm being honest" He replies, dodging my question.

"Well, keep your thoughts to yourself" I retort.

"You didn't seem to mind last night" Bellamy smirks, grabbing my waist and I gasp, hitting his shoulder.

"You're awful" I state.

"Awfully sexy" He corrects, kissing my cheek.

"Oh, shut up" I groan and he chuckles, grabbing my hand.

We walk to Kane's office hand in hand and as we reach the door, Kane turns to us and holds his finger to his lips as a sign to be quiet.

I spot Abby asleep on the sofa and nod, entering the office with Bellamy.

"This is the first sleep the Chancellor's had in two days" Kane tells us.

"I'll be quick, then" Bellamy replies "We're going into Sector 7. I think we should arm the entire unit"

"Permission granted, but the rules of engagement still apply- nonlethal response" Kane states.

"Copy that" Bellamy nods.

We turn and walk to the door but stop when Kane speaks up again.

"Bellamy, there hasn't been an attack since Mount Weather" Kane starts, walking towards us "It's been three months. Our people believe that this is real peace. Try not to screw that up"

"Yes, sir" Bellamy grins.

Bellamy and I stop off at our room before going anywhere. I slip on my leather jacket and quiver before turning to see Bellamy right behind me. He snakes his arms around my waist and leans in until our noses are touching.

"We're gonna be late" I whisper, wrapping my arms around his neck.

"Five minutes isn't going to kill anybody" He replies, pecking my lips a couple times.

"You are going to be the death of me" I mumble as he kisses me again.

"And you love it" He smirks.

"Hell, yeah" I grin widely.

He kisses me passionately and I pull him closer, feeling ecstatically happy in his arms. Before we both get too carried away, I pull back and slide my hands down to his chest.

"Come on, Bell" I grin, pulling in to the door.

He groans but follows anyways, lacing our fingers together as we head towards where we're meeting the others.

"Monty, why aren't you ready?" Bellamy asks as we approach the boy.

"I am. He's not" Monty huffs, turning his head.

I follow his gaze to see Jasper laying on the floor with a cup on his chest, letting us know exactly what he's been doing all night.

"What should we do?" Monty asks.

"We should leave him this time" Bellamy answers bluntly.

"He's not getting better. Maya's death broke him. He needs this" Monty states.

"Let me try and talk to him" I sigh, walking away before they can protest.

I kneel down next to my friend and his head lulls to the side, smiling when he sees me.

"Ava" He slurs.

"Again, Jas?" I frown.

"It dulls the pain, you know that" He answers simply.

"I know, but I'm worried about you. We're all worried about you" I explain.

"Don't be. I'm fine" He hiccups.

"You're not fine, Jasper. You're hurting and that's fine, but it's been three months. It's time to move on" I tell him.

"Move on? How am I supposed to just move on?" He asks in disbelief.

"Stop drinking for one. You're spiralling and it's going to ruin you. When Finn died-" Jasper cuts me off.

"Don't compare Finn to Maya. You weren't in love with Finn" Jasper snaps.

"And that makes it easier, does it? It doesn't hurt me as much because I wasn't in love with him?" I argue.

"That's what I said" He shrugs.

"You know what? Fuck you, Jasper. I'm sorry that you're hurting, but you have no right to say that I shouldn't be just as hurt as you. I knew Finn for eighteen damn years and you knew Maya all of five minutes. Grow the fuck up and get your life together before everyone you love gives up on you" I growl angrily before standing up and storming towards the boys.

"He's all yours" I tell them and they nod, walking over to him.

Bellamy helps Monty carry Jasper over to the rover before slamming his bag onto the hood.

"Hey! Take it easy!" A voice scolds the man and Raven appears from under the rover.

"Good morning to you too" I chirp with a grin which she returns.

Bellamy tosses a gun to Miller who rolls his eyes.

"What's the point if we can't shoot them?" He huffs.

"We can, just not to kill. That goes for everyone. Where's Octavia?" Bellamy states.

"We're going outside the wall. You honestly think she'd miss that?" Miller scoffs.

"Nathan's right. She'll be here" I nod.

"How many times do I gotta tell you not to call me that?" He groans.

"I'll let you know when you get there" I smirk with a wink.

Miller rolls his eyes with a smile, walking away and Bellamy pulls me closer to him with an unamused frown.

"Stop flirting" He mutters.

"Awe, you want me to flirt with you?" I coo.

"Shut up" He scoffs.

"You sure, baby?" I ask him teasingly.

"Ava, grow up" He tells me, fighting off a smile.

"I'm already grown where it matters" I smirk and a smile breaks out onto his face.

Before either one of us can speak again I hear a loud gasp and I turn my head to see Jasper soaking wet as Monty stands with a now empty bucket.

"Sorry. Was that too cold?" Monty asks sarcastically.

Jasper let's out a scream and grabs Monty by the collar, slamming him against the rover.

"Enough!" I snap, pushing Jasper off Monty.

Jasper walks towards the bag of guns and Bellamy steps in.

"No gun for you, not till you're sober" Bellamy states.

"Don't want one" Jasper retorts, saluting the man and hitting him in the face with the back of his hand.

Bellamy clenches his jaw and Jasper climbs into the rover.

"Let's do this" Bellamy huffs, handing Monty a pack.

Raven climbs into the driver seat and Bellamy looks down at me with a smile.

"Sit with me?" He asks.

"You know I can't, Bell. Hera is waiting on me" I tell him, grabbing his hands and his smile immediately turns into a frown.

"I'm beginning to think you love that horse more than me" He grumbles and I laugh.

"Don't be silly. You're my number one" I assure him.

"Be careful, sunshine" He tells me.

"You too, Bell" I grin, leaning up to peck his lips.

Raven beeps the horn loudly and we both roll our eyes, looking at the group inside the vehicle.

"Get your ass in the jeep, Blake!" She hollers.

He walks towards the rover, shaking his head and I laugh softly. I turn to walk away but I catch a comment from Raven which makes me shake my head.

"She's too good for you"

I make my way to where Hera stays with Octavia's horse Helios.

Hera and Helios were gifts from Lincoln and Nova. They said that we were doing so good in training and they wanted to show their appreciation for letting them stay in Arkadia until their kill order is lifted.

Once I reach the stable, I spot Octavia climbing onto Helios.

"O, there you are!" I holler and she turns to me with a smile.

"What took you so long?" She replies as I pet Hera's beautiful white coat.

"I tried to help with Jasper" I answer, hauling myself onto the horse.

"A, Jasper is not your responsibility. You gotta stop taking the blame for him being an asshole" Octavia tells me.

"But it is my fault though. I helped pull that lever and it killed Maya. I broke his heart" I say with a frown and she sighs.

"You've gotta forgive yourself, or you'll never be able to move on" She states and I nod.

"I know. Thanks, O" I smile and she shrugs nonchalantly.