Hello! I just started writing this story out of pure boredom! Hope you enjoy this short chapter and we'll see if I can make story out of it!

The alarm blared "I Like It" by Cardi B and I immediately punched the snooze button until the song stopped playing. I made a note to change my alarm clock song back to "Survivor" by Destiny's child and change Octavia's alarm clock song to get back at her. I sighed as I stretched my arms out and sat up. My room was still dark and I sighed again. Don't get me wrong I loved co-owning the Ark with Octavia, but waking up at 4:30 in the morning in order to open was enough to make me doubt my choices. I shook my head and smiled. What I wouldn't do for the Ark? To answer that question, I would do anything for it.

I stumbled around my room attempting to put each leg through the correct leg hole of my jeans and decided to wear a white blouse with booties for today. I looked in the mirror and my attention immediately went to my blonde hair currently falling out of the half up half down style I was going for. I attempted to fix it by shoving some strands back in the hair band and raised an eyebrow. It was a lost cause when it came to my thick blonde hair. Nothing could tame it. I looked down at my watch and the time read 5:00. I cursed to myself as I shrugged on my coat and left the apartment.

By the time I reached the Ark it was 5:15 and I was panting. I took a minute to look at the Ark Octavia and I owned. I still couldn't believe that we owned this amazing place even though it had been a little over a year since it first opened. The Ark has two levels. Because Octavia and I are both too stubborn for our own good we decided to create a hybrid of a coffee shop and night club and named it the Ark. The first level is the biggest level. By day it serves as a coffee shop full of coffee addicted people hunched over their laptops. By the weeknights, the Ark is full of people at the bar and on the dance floor. The second floor overlooks the first floor and has more tables and chairs for people to relax at or have a drink. This floor is smaller due to the fact that Octavia and I decided to create a huge joint office. Yes I'll admit when we first planned this out, we got strange looks but I promise the Ark is far from a disaster. Through the window, I could already see Octavia rearranging the chairs.

Octavia looked up as I opened the door and rolled her eyes.

"You're late again!" Octavia said jokingly as she tucked a chair underneath the table and continued saying, "What's with you Clarkey? Have I finally rubbed off on you?"

"Yeah right, O." I retorted. "Maybe the reason I'm late is because you keep changing my alarm song. How am I supposed to get pumped for the day without my Beyonce? Wait did that rhyme?"

Octavia shook her head smiling as she said, "Alright calm down Shakespeare and put your apron on. It's Friday so it's a busy day!"

I took my apron off the hook behind the bar and put it around my neck. I fumbled with the strings until Octavia came up behind me and tied the strings into a perfect bow saying, "Monroe is upstairs sweeping and Jasper is running late."

I nodded and began to prep for the morning rush.

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I turned the sign from OPEN to CLOSED and heard Octavia yell from across the Ark. I frowned and peered around the corner to see Octavia on the phone, holding back tears.

I gave her a questioning look and rolled my eyes when she held a finger up asking me to wait. I was about to walk away when she squealed and said "Bye! Can't wait!"

"What's going on?" I asked.

"Bellamy! He's in town for work and is coming in.." pausing as she checked the time, "20 MINUTES!"

"Wait Bellamy?" I asked.

"Yes and maybe this time you two will get along for once! God it's been so long since I've seen him." Octavia rambled as she dreamily looked through the store windows.

"And how long has it been since you've even seen him?" I asked as I began moving chairs around for tonight.

"A year and a half." Octavia stated objectively. "It's just that he's been so busy with work and we've been busy with the Ark that it's never worked out. " Octavia rambled on as she moved the furniture around in order to create the "nightclub appeal." Octavia looked at me and shrugged. The brunette took her apron off and shakily placed it on the rack. She sat at the bar and nervously fiddled with her fingers.

"Hey, come on O. It's just Bellamy." I said as I took my apron off and leaned on the other side of the bar.

"I know. I just realized that he hasn't even met Lincoln and I really haven't seen him in forever." Octavia sighed and looked up at me.

"O it'll be ok. Sure he's... a little overprotective. But that's just the big brother role." I assured her, "Plus if Lincoln and Bellamy were ever to get in a fight, Lincoln can hold his own. He might even win." I said assuring.

"First of all he's not just a little overprotective and you know that." I rolled my eyes and remembered all the stories she told me about him. She continued, "And as much as you would want to see Bellamy beat up in a fight, that is not gonna happen."

"You know I don't want him to get beat up... Maybe just hurt his pride a little but not beat up." I said lightheartedly. When I saw worry in Octavia's eyes I continued saying, "Seriously though, there's nothing to worry about. Bellamy will love Lincoln. Well I mean he has to considering..." And I pointed to the big diamond on her ring finger.

"Oh ya and there's another problem: I'm engaged and he has no idea." She huffed burying her face in her hands.

"Hey, if I know one thing about Bellamy is that he loves you so much." I said quietly. Gently touching her arm, I pulled her hands away from her face. Knowing Octavia's childhood was far from easy, it was safe to say that their sibling bond was basically unbreakable.

"Yeah I know." Octavia said looking down at the tabletop.

"I'll be right back. I need to check if we have enough vodka." I laughed. While we actually joked about needing the vodka, it could potentially be a necessity.

"Good idea!" Octavia yelled after me. Shortly after I left I heard a squeal and Octavia yell, "BIG BROTHER!"

I laughed and shook my head, making sure there was in fact enough stock of liquor for the nightclub and the long weekend ahead. I huffed irritably and looked towards the door. Getting along with Bellamy? One of the hardest things I've ever had to do. I stood and walked out of the supply room to see Octavia's arms wrapped around the Blake brother. Like his sister, Bellamy had tan skin and dark brown hair.

Octavia skipped over and dragged me to Bellamy saying, "Aw Clarkey don't be shy."

I gave Octavia an eye roll and said "Bellamy."

He smiled back saying in a deep voice, "Princess."

I rolled my eyes in annoyance from the ridiculous nickname that he gave me once he discovered my parent's wealth.

"How long are you here for?" I asked. Hopefully not long.

"Actually I was meaning to tell Octavia this but the Intelligence Unit Head of Seattle retired and the Head of my Intelligence Unit recommended me for the job and i got it. So I'm moving here starting my job in around two weeks." He said looking at Octavia with a big smile.

"Are you serious? That's so great Bellamy I can't believe this!" Octavia squealed practically attacking him with another hug. Bellamy stumbled back from the impact of the younger Blake's aggressive hug and laughed softly.

"So where will you live? Do you have an apartment?" Octavia asked.

"Well actually I was thinking that I could stay with you until I find a place." Bellamy said.

"Oh um ya of course. Of course! Bellamy that's great!" Octavia said nervously. I cringed at Octavia's answer. When Octavia got engaged, she moved out of our apartment and started living with him leaving me to my own apartment. "Let's talk about logistics and such tonight... Here at the Ark." Octavia continued nervously. She was never a good liar. Neither was I for that matter.

"Ok well it's..." I checked my watch, "time for me to go. I have a deadline I have to meet so I'll leave you to it." I said as I started to grab my coat.

"Hey actually can you take Bellamy back to the apartment I have to meet Lincoln soon. Bellamy you can have my room." Octavia said nervously looking between the two of us.

"Sure, O." I said reluctantly and shortly left saying our goodbyes.

The walk back to the apartment was silent. The silence actually was welcome compared to the constant bickering that we're usually so eager to partake in. Halfway through the walk I realized Bellamy is going to question the lack of EVERYTHING from Octavia's room given that she's been moved out for a little over a month. I took my phone out and texted her.

CLARKE: Your room is empty! How am I gonna explain?

OCTAVIA: Ummm my room is being painted so I had to move all my stuff out?

I sighed and put my phone in my bag, nearly running into a streetlamp.

"Ah the younger generation and their precious technology." Bellamy stated smugly.

I rolled my eyes and said, "Yes because being four years older than me really makes you quite the grandpa."

Bellamy chuckled and kept walking.

"You truly love to irritate me don't you?" I asked him.

"Couldn't say that I didn't miss riling you up on occasion." Bellamy remarked.

"Can't say that I feel the same way." I said dryly.

"Ouch princess, why do you have to be so mean." Bellamy said sarcastically.

I shook my head and sighed in relief when we reached the apartment.

When we entered the apartment I showed him to his room and explained the reason behind the emptiness of O's room. By the time I actually got to my room, it was around 6:00. I sighed and turned the shower on to start getting ready for work tonight. I loved working at the Ark but it was so demanding that it was difficult to find free time. After my shower, I put my hair in a high ponytail, allowing a couple shorter strands to frame my face. I decided to go for a more fun look tonight and put gold eye shadow on my eyes, making my blue eyes pop. Once I finished applying mascara, I decided to wear a pale pink mini skirt and an off the shoulder long sleever black top. I finished my look off with some black pumps. I grabbed my bag and walked into the living room to see Bellamy on the phone. He gave me a once over and a questioning look.

I mouthed WORK to him and he nodded in understanding.

"Alright I'll catch you later... Yeah okay... Bye." Bellamy said to the phone before hanging up. "What time am I supposed to be there again?"

"Well doors open at 8:00 so anytime around then." I said walking to the door before stopping and saying, "Oh and please change, the bouncer won't let you in looking like a grandpa." I said smiling and winked at him before leaving the apartment and closing the door before he could fire back.

So how was the start? I don't know exactly where I'm going with this story so bear with me.

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