Waking up tangled with Bellamy was just about the greatest thing to ever happen to me. Our legs were tangled together, my head was rested on his chest, and his arms were wrapped securely around my waist. For a while, I just watched him sleep and found myself counting the freckles on his face. 

When we finally decided to get up, we just lounged around all day. He was only wearing his pants, and I was only wearing my panties and his t-shirt which was all big and comfy. I made a mental note to wear his clothing more often. Plus, I felt all giddy and smiley, and like nothing could happen to burst my bubble of pure happiness and joy.

Well, the universe just loved proving me wrong because ten minutes after Bellamy walked out of the door, my dad arrived home in a hurry telling me that I was needed at the Council meeting. Jaha wanted to speak with me about a very serious issue, and that meant that I had screwed up somehow.

I followed my dad down the hallways of Alpha Station until we came to the Council Room which was basically just a room with a large table and seven chairs around it filled with judgmental people.

All heads turned to me as I walked into the room. My dad took a seat beside Abby Griffin as I stepped closer to the table with a confused look on my face.

"If you're offering me a seat on the Council, thanks but no thanks."Chancellor Jaha folded his hands on the table. Everyone had serious looks on their faces, and all of my joking faded away. "What is it?" I asked.

"Harley," Jaha began. "Are you aware that there was a riot in Alpha Station last night, and several Factory Station workers were arrested?"

"No," I knew the violence would come. I knew there was nothing I could do to stop it, but I still felt a tad bit responsible. "I had no idea, but I did warn you what would happen if you continued to ignore them."

I saw the Chancellor clench his jaw, "You see, Harley, these angry workers aren't my problem. I can deal with a few unhappy people. However, this little unease has started to fall down into complete rebellion. I will not and cannot tolerate anarchy."

"Why are you telling me this?"

"Because, whether you meant to or not, you have become the face of this rebellion," Jaha replied. What? How could I be the face if I wasn't even from Factory Station? All I did was try to encourage them, and show them that they weren't beneath anybody. What was so wrong with that? "You're in Factory Station more than you're in Alpha Station, you talk with the workers, you encourage this... unrest."

"All I did was show them the truth," I defended. "I showed them that they don't have to act like they are below you just because you told them to!"

Jaha held up his hand, "Your relationship with the workers isn't the main issue," Oh no. No, I mentally begged him not to say what I thought he was about to say. "Your relationship with Bellamy Blake is at the front of all this chaos. Factory Station's very own star-crossed lovers. They are using your relationship with that boy as encouragement for their cause."

"Don't bring Bellamy into this!" I didn't even try to keep my voice calm. "He has nothing to do with any of it!"

"You're wrong," Jaha stood up. "Your relationship with Mr. Blake is what connects you to the people of Factory Station, and if you care for that boy at all you will end all contact you have with him and the workers."

I glanced at the other Council members who had all been staying silent. Did they agree to this? Did my father agree to this?

"And what if I don't?" I asked with defiance. "You can't arrest me simply for having a relationship with someone!"

"No, but I can arrest you for disobeying direct orders from your Chancellor," I was hit with so many emotions. Anger, dread, heartbreak, disbelief that this was happening, and a strong desire to punch Jaha in the face

I looked at the ground as angry tears formed in my eyes. I clenched my fists as I slowly rose my gaze to look Jaha right in his eyes, "I will not let you bully me into doing what you want. Go ahead. Arrest me, lock me away, and float me when I turn eighteen, but everyone in this room knows that the second you do, you will lose every ounce of control that you have left over the Stations." And finally, I told Jaha what I had wanted to tell him ever since he became Chancellor. "So, you can shove your orders up your ass, and then, you can go to hell."

And as every jaw dropped, I stormed out of the room without another word.

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I made my way to the Mess Hall still feeling anger for the Council. What I needed at the moment were answers. I wanted to know why the people of Factory Station had suddenly made Bellamy and me the front of their rebellion. We weren't even involved in the riots, and I didn't inspire any of the chaos.

I stopped as I took a step into the Mess Hall. My eyes scanned over the almost bare room as people got ready for the lunch hour. My eyes landed on who I was looking for; a blonde woman sitting alone at a table as she scrolled through a tablet in front of her.

I quickly walked to the left side of the room and sat down right across from Diana Sydney. She looked up from her tablet with a curious expression, and I could tell my anger was showing by how cautious her voice sounded.

"Harley, what a lovely surprise."

"We need to talk," I wasn't going to beat around the bush. I wanted the truth.

She glanced around the Mess Hall, and the people getting it ready for lunch "Ok, maybe later you can meet me-"

"No, we're doing this right now," I leaned closer to her so I could talk in a quieter voice. "You're the one encouraging these riots aren't you? And that means you're also the one that has put Bellamy and me at the front of it."

She laced her fingers together on the table, "I haven't done anything, Harley. The people chose you and Bellamy because you inspire them.  You give them hope."

"I never meant for it to go any further than that," I replied. "I didn't mean to get dragged into all of this political drama."

Diana gave me a small smile that looked fake. Everything about her seemed fake, "The workers respect you and Bellamy. Maybe this is a sign that you two should join the cause for good."

Something clicked in my brain. I finally put two and two together, "You want to be Chancellor again," I said as I pieced the puzzle together. "That's why you started whispering these ideas of rebellion into the workers' ears. You want them to overthrow Jaha so you can swoop in and take advantage of the chaos," I gave her a look of disgust. "You never cared about the people. All you care about is yourself."

Suddenly, she reached over the table and grabbed my arm a little too forcefully. I shot her a look of daggers in response.

"There's so much you don't understand," She gave me that fake smile again. "I like you, Harley. You've got a fire in you, but everyone knows how dangerous fire can be if it's not...contained."

I raised an eyebrow, "Are you threatening me?"

She let go of my arm and leaned back, "I would never threaten you. I would be stupid to. You're the daughter of a Council member for God's sake," Diana gave me a challenging look. "But, maybe one day if you keep your little attitude up and run that big mouth of yours, Bellamy Blake will be blamed and found guilty for being the inspiring force behind these riots. I think we both know where that will get him."

Ok, in my defense for what happened next, I was already extremely pissed off and Diana Sydney had just threatened my boyfriend. I wasn't exactly thinking rationally at the time.

So, all my anger came bubbling to the surface as I grabbed a fork that was seated beside the plate in front of me. I used all my strength as I brought the fork down into Diana's Sydney's hand that was seated on the table.

Luckily, all the cafeteria workers had gone back into the kitchens and weren't around to hear her cry of pain. I stood up with my hand still holding the fork in hers and leaned over the table to look right into her eyes.

I spoke in a low threatening tone, "You're right. I am the daughter of a Council member, and I could have you floated easily. Who do you think they're going to believe if you go around spreading rumors? The daughter of Daniel Winters or a has been old hag?" Diana gave me a glare as she fought against my grip. "You can threaten me all you want, Diana, but if I hear one little rumor about Bellamy I'll know who's behind it, and this fork won't be in your hand. It'll be in your neck." After a few more intense seconds, I yanked the fork out of Diana's hand and set it beside it her.  She let out a hiss of pain, and I smirked, "Enjoy your lunch."

~_~_~_~_~

Later that day, I was braiding Octavia's long, dark brown hair as she told me about her favorite stories from Greek mythology. I enjoyed spending time with her. I could see us becoming good friends in the future, but I had been thinking a lot recently about how in the world Aurora and Bellamy were going to keep Octavia hidden her whole life. It seemed impossible. One day, someone would find out, and what would happen then?

Besides, was hiding under the floor unable to even leave her living quarters the right way to live? It wasn't my place, but I couldn't help but try and think of a way for Octavia to live a better life.

I shook off the troubling thoughts as I finished braiding her hair, "There you go."

Octavia reached behind her as she ran her hand down the braid, "Thanks, Harles. My mom never has time to fix my hair."

"Well, that's what friends are for," I answered with a smile.

She stood up from where she was seated in front of me on the ground and sat beside me on the lower bunk bed, "You're really special to Bellamy you know. I've never heard him talk about a girl the way he talks about you."

I tried to fight the blush that was rising to my cheeks, "He's special to me too."

"No, you don't understand," Octavia replied. "He's never ever let a girl meet our mom. He even told you about me. He entrusted you with his biggest secret."

"And I promise my lips are sealed."

She nodded, "I know, but you also have to understand that Bell... When he cares about someone, he will literally do anything for you. Even if it means walking to hell and back. He can be really reckless, and he thinks with his heart. Which means that when he's in, he's all in. I just want to make sure that you're all in too because I couldn't stand to see him hurt."

I took Octavia's hands in mine, "Octavia, I've been all in for a while. I fell for your brother before I even knew what was happening, and I promise he's the only one for me."

A huge smile beamed across her face, and before she could answer the door opened revealing Bellamy walking in with his guard's uniform on. He glanced between Octavia and me with a happy expression.

Octavia stood up, "I don't know why an amazing girl like Harley chose to go out with you," she teased.

Bellamy rolled his eyes and came over to where I was sitting. He placed a quick kiss to my lips, "Couldn't stay away?" He asked with cockiness in his voice.

"Actually, I need to talk to you," His eyes suddenly became laced with concern. "I did something that may or may not involve me, Diana Sydney, and a fork." He raised his eyebrows. "Ok, I stabbed her in the hand with a fork and then told her she was an old hag."

His eyes widened, "You did what?!"

I held up my hand, "But before you freak out, I had a very good reason."

 "Harley, I'm already freaking out!" He exclaimed. "She can easily get you arrested! She's not someone you mess with!"

I stood up as Octavia crossed her arms over her chest, "I'm glad you stabbed her. From what Bell tells me, she's a bitch."

"See? Your sister understands."

Bellamy let out a sigh, "Harley, I know she's hard to deal with, but you can't just stab someone with a fork because they piss you off. Wow, I never expected to have to say that to someone."

"Well, that's great advice, but it's kinda too late," Bellamy gave me a serious look. he clearly wasn't in the mood for my jokes. "Look, just let me tell you why I did it, and I'm sure afterward instead of being upset, you'll be giving me a high five."

I told Bellamy everything that had happened, including what Jaha told me at the Council meeting. I told him that the Council wanted us to break up and that Diana Sydney wanted to overthrow the Chancellor so she can take his position. That was why so many riots were happening, and that was why she kept inspiring the chaos.

I knew from the moment I met her that something was off about her. She had that lust for power in her eyes. She just had that backstabbing bitch face. I had never trusted her, and even though I did not like Jaha there was no way I'd want him overthrown by Diana Sydney. She was way worse.

The second she became Chancellor she wouldn't give a damn about Factory Station. She'd do everything she could to make sure she was in power until her last dying breath. if it was up to me the whole last dying breath would be sooner than later.

"What are we going to do?" I asked Bellamy as we both sat on the bed after I finished telling him everything.

He kept his eyes straight forward, "You need to tell your dad about Diana Sydney. Maybe once the Council sees that she's the one behind all of this they won't insist that we stop seeing each other."

"And if they don't?"

Bellamy turned his head to look at me, "I don't know, Princess."

I leaned my head on his shoulder, "Let's just forget about all that for a while. Right now, I just want to be with you." He put his arm around my shoulder and kissed my forehead, "They just had to burst my bubble didn't they?"

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Ok, so this book is getting close to the end. I think it'll have around 26 or 27 chapters. I have the ending all planned out in my head, but I don't really know how long it will take to wrap everything up. There's so much more that is going to happen. You guys are in for a wild ride. Also, I wasn't planning on Harley stabbing Diana Sydney with a fork, but I was writing and was like 'hey I really hate Diana Sydney. Wouldn't it be cool if someone stabbed her with a fork?' So yeah Harley stabbed her with a fork.