Title: Bring On The Rain
Author: Snixxers
Rating: M for violence, alcohol and drug usage and sexual content.
Pairing: Rain and Claire (Is there even a ship name for that? If not, I now shall make one! Cain! :D)
A/N: Alright, so this story came into my head the other night with a surge of inspiration. From the lack of Rain fics, and the utter lack of Cain fics, I thought I'd pioneer the new ship! :D Anyhow, this is AU, obviously, and for the sake of the story, the end of Resident Evil will be twisted so Rain doesn't die. Reviews are love, so pleeease show me some. This fic is named after the song "Bring on the Rain" by Jo Dee Messina, which was introduced to me by the amazing Andrella07.
Also, I'm aware this first chapter is a little out of character, but that is temporary. It's a light hearted event and they're supposed to be happy and silly. So, don't fret when Claire seems...not like Claire. This will be amended!
Two Days before the Viral Leak
"Ocampo, this is my sister, Claire."
A bright smile was beamed her way from the redhead who she had just been introduced to. Her hair was down, cascading in a crimson veil around her shoulders and over the black, patched Guns N' Roses T-shirt that hugged at her hourglass hips and slender waist. Low-ride jeans splayed over taut thighs to end in a pair of black boots. She was taller than Rain and the height difference slightly unnerved her –like it was a symbol of their status and that intimidated her. The smile was easy and the sparkle in her green eyes and the gentle tilt of her head in genuine interest was enough to soothe the irk of intimidation she'd unreasonably formed. A tanned arm lifted and she gripped the woman's pale hand, eyes flickering to the other woman's long, slender digits before resting on her face. She returned her own characteristic smirk and nodded in greeting.
"Rain." She replied, taking notice as an unreadable emotion flashed across Claire's face. She felt relieved, at least, that no one had taken this 'double date' seriously. Chris had invited Jill, but Claire's recent visit had her tagging along and Chris hated to make his sister the third-wheel. Enter Rain Ocampo to serve as Claire's company. Why she had agreed she wasn't sure, but she had owed Chris fifty from a lost bet and he said he'd dismiss it if she agreed. However, as she stared at the beautiful youngest Redfield in front of her, she couldn't find herself regretting her choice.
"Nice to meet you, Rain. Sorry you got talked into babysitting me." The taller woman chuckled through a polite smile and Rain found herself shaking her head in response.
"Hardly. It's a pleasure. I'm just sorry you have to endure Chris and Jill when they're together." She rolled her eyes and shot a playful look to the man in question, but the lovely chime of Claire's laugh instantly recaptured her attention.
"It's not pleasant," Claire started, glancing fondly at her brother before smiling mischievously, "At least I have the decency to keep it in my pants until he isn't around."
Chris mock-shuddered and wrinkled his nose, "That is something I never, ever want to imagine again. Please don't bring it up." He glanced away from his sister and best friend when Jill appeared at the front door where they were waiting. His face lit up and he gave her a big hug in greeting. Rain rolled her eyes as the hug grew a little more passionate and turned back to Claire. "Well, let's grab a seat then. I don't intend to stick around for the show." She spread her arm outwards to suggest they get moving but instead of Claire starting ahead of her like she'd expected, the redhead took the outstretched hand and let it drop between them with a smile, fingers laced.
Rain's smile faltered and she would be damned if she felt a blush creeping at the nape of her neck. Claire, unabashed, turned and lead them through the throng of people and to a booth, where she let Rain settle in before shimmying in beside her. Despite the idea of 'going on a double date-slash-blind date', Chris sure hadn't gone out of his way to be elaborate and fancy. Docks' was probably the cheesiest bar in town, but it happened to be Rain and his' favorite hang out joint and that counted for something. It was your typical dark-wood bar, where everything was made of old wood and the floor was scuffed from the boots of many a passerby and there was a jukebox and a black-and-white tiled dance floor that had seen better days; but the beer and the hamburgers here had no competition in all of Raccoon City.
The Latina shrugged off her leather jacket and draped it in the space beside her on the booth before leaning forward to rest her elbows against the tarnished wood table. A flicker of her gaze surveyed the familiar bar before settling on Claire, who had opted on perusing the short Menu that had been laid in front of her. She pointed dramatically to one of the options, the 'Ribeye Steak', and grinned at Rain. "Is the steak here any good?" she asked.
Pink lips parted in a hearty chuckle as Rain nodded lightly, "Of course, but I always get the green chili burger." The smile broke into a toothy grin, "I love spicy foods." When Claire opened her mouth to speak, Rain held up a finger and fixed her date with a stern stare, "It's because I'm Latina, isn't it?" Mirth fell over Claire's face and she laughed, but didn't say anything else –even when Jill and Chris finally settled into the booth opposite them.
"Green Chili burger for Rain, Dock's Burger for myself –hold the tomato- and salads for the ladies." Chris rubbed his hands together with a self-satisfied nod as Rain broke into a fit of laughter while the indignant Jill and Claire reacted differently –a slap to the bicep from Jill and a wadded-up napkin straight between the eyes from Claire; both which caused Rain to laugh harder and Claire to join in. Chris faked his sudden, violent death and slumped back into the seat with his tongue lolling from his mouth.
"Great shot, Red. Have you ever thought of joining the force?" Rain asked half-seriously through her subsiding laughter.
Claire shrugged with a smile as she watched Rain. "No, but Chris used to teach me how to use guns back home. I could kick his ass at paintball any day." She smirked at her brother, who suddenly became indignant and grumpy.
"Whatever Claire, you had the drop on me that one time, okay? You so won't win next time." He retorted, to which Claire stuck out her tongue.
"Wow, definitely related –those two." Jill started, smiling at Rain who was trying to keep her laughter to herself. "Clowns if I ever saw 'em." She added, sitting back and leaning on Chris's side as an ape-ish arm rested on her shoulders. Rain watched them for a moment before jumping slightly when Claire slung her arm over the latina's shoulders and smirked.
"My date is hotter." Claire started, to which Chris immediately sat upright and gasped.
"Bullshit! Jill wins no contest!" He huffed.
"Hey man, uncalled for." Rain butted in, smiling softly despite the small sting of hurt she felt.
"Yea, Chris. Besides, Rain wins infinite plus one!" She smiled triumphantly, and when Chris started to argue, she shook her head, "Nuh-uh! Inifnite plus one always beats infinite…no! There is no such thing as infinity plus two!..Oh yea, well…!"
Rain rubbed at her temple and shook her head and mouthed a 'sorry' to the brunette in the other seat. Jill just rolled her eyes and crossed her arms over her chest in defeat. "We have the most childish dates ever."
"Yea well…" Rain glanced at the still arguing pair, "Mine is hotter." The two shared a laugh until finally the siblings stopped their immature bickering, apparently having taken it pretty seriously because both of them situated themselves more protectively around their respective dates –Chris by hugging Jill closer and kissing her to rub it in and Claire by moving Rain flush against her side and flinging her legs over the Latinas lap as she wrapped both arms around Rain.
They were saved from further childish games when Burt, the balding, portly waiter finally made his way over with an overzealous greeting."Well if it isn't my two favorite crimes fightin' chumps! Hows you's doin' on this fine Friday night?"
"Alright, Burt-o. How Clarice?" Chris responded equally eager.
"Oh, you's know, keepin' this fine piece of meat in line." Burt patted his potbelly fondly and laughed with the four sitting at the table. "And who's these lovely ladies you's have here?"
"This is my girlfriend, Jill and my sister Claire."
"You tellin' me you's related to this oaf?" Burt asked, jabbing a fat thumb in Chris's direction. When Claire beamed up at him, Burt laughed, "Well, you's the prettier one, that's for sure." He paused to smile proudly at the table of friends and then nodded, "So, what can ol' Burt get you's tonight?"
"The usual for me and Rain and a…"
"Ribeye for me, medium rare." Claire cut him off before the brute ordered for her. She grinned when Jill shot her an almost disgusted look at the choice of food and Rain raised an eyebrow.
"And I'll have the veggie burger." Jill finished.
"You's got it. That'll be out soon!" Burt vanished and the four returned to a casual conversation. By the time their food had arrived, Claire was still half-on Rain's lap and their hands had joined together in Claire's lap while the brunette arm was wrapped around Claire's lower back. They separated only enough to hastily eat and then Jill and Chris were drunkenly headed to the dance floor, leaving the two girls alone.
They sat in silence for a length of time as they watched the pair on the dance floor pulling some pretty idiotic dance moves before Rain turned to the redhead with a smirk. "So what does your brother pay hourly for babysitting? I think I've made my dues." She snickered as Claire's fist lightly collided with her shoulder.
"Please, don't tell me you didn't enjoy it."
"No, you're right. You're a pretty awesome date."
Claire's face sobered, her head tilting to the side as she watched Rain with a small smile. "You are too." The honesty of her reply caught the Latina off guard. Sipping gingerly on her Corona, Rain diverted her attention to their joined hands. A sudden tug and the onslaught of cold air to her lap where Claire just occupied alerted her just before she was lurched to her feet. "We're going to dance." Claire informed her before tugging the unsuspecting soldier to the dance floor.
Just as the black-and-white tile was underfoot, the redhead left her side to bounce over to the jukebox. She only took a few slides before she grinned, punched in a few numbers and made her way back to the waiting Rain. As the first notes filled the bar, a groan escaped from Rain's lips. "Jesus Christ. I fucking hate country music." She sighed, relenting as the redhead snaked her arms around a tanned neck and began to sway to the slow beat. Rain's hands rested timidly on slender hips and she moved with the taller woman.
"Come on, this song even has your name in it. 'Bring On the Rain' –to that I say," she moved in closer and rested her forehead against Rain's, "Bring on the." She paused, lips hovering inches from the brunette's and hot breath peppered Rain's face; stoking the fire low in the latina's stomach, "Rain." They remained like that, bodies flush and arms wrapped tightly around the other body. Claire closed her eyes and joined in on the chorus as it came along and like that, the song was over. Claire's eyes slipped back open to lock with the murky brown of her dates. She gave a toothy smile and surged forward, lips locking with Rain's. It was simple and sweet, but soon it was edging with passion and alcohol; tongues slid past pink lips and connected with delicious friction.
"I thought you said you could keep it in your pants."
The most unwanted voice disrupted the moment and the redhead pulled back with a glare to her brother. 'God, Chris, I swear you're a fucking cockblock."
"Look, if it was anyone else, I'd be all down for this lesbian action, but you're my sister and you're my best friend. There's like…rules against that or something."
"Bullshit Chris, you're the one who set this up. Isn't my fault your sister is hot and she's all over me." Rain defended with a smirk that Claire soon mirrored.
"Well me and Jill are heading out-"
"To go have sex." Claire filled in.
Chris shot a silencing glare at his sister and continued, "Just letting you know."
Rain glanced at the redhead in her arms and gave a small smile, "Do you…want to come over? I'm sure you'd rather not be around those two right now." She offered. The redhead didn't contemplate the offer for more than five seconds before she broke into a grin and nodded. "Bring on the Rain." She winked.