Author's note:Hey guys!Sorry I haven't been updating my stories!School is up and running now and homework is like...yeah I have homework! yeah sorry again,but don't worry I haven't fallen off the face of the earth and abandoned my story ''Hidden for now'' I'm working on the next chapter. Thanks for your support and please review!

Claire isn't so sure that Steve is really dead. After all,everyone believed Jill was dead for 2 years,until they realised that she was alive. She has to try harder.

Claire sat on her bed,depression consuming her. It was 2 years after the Rockfort Island Incident and she hadn't gotten over the fact that Steve was gone,even confessing his love to her,before he died. That hurt. Pain struck through her.

Chris and Jill were looking at her through the crack at the door. Jill sighed.''She's been like this for ages,I feel terrible''.''Yeah'' Chris said. Remembering when they saw Wesker before the building was engulfed in flames. He remembered Wesker staring at him through dark shades...

''Chris...Chris!'' Jill didn't even flinch.

''Huh?'' Chris grunted. Jill rolled her eyes.''Your her brother,go talk to her!''.''And your her friend,why don't you go talk to her?''.''Fine,I will,seeing as you're too stubborn to do so.'Jill stated irritation dripping down her words. She gave in too easily,maybe it was because she wanted to seek deeper into the situation.

Jill opened the door. Claire looked like she was in a trance.'

'Claire?'' Jill ran over to the younger girl and shook her gently. Claire looked up dazed.

''Huh?Oh sorry Jill''.Claire looked down, apologetic. Jill patted her back.

''It's fine Claire'' she stopped and looked at Claire.

She looked like she hadn't gotten sleep in days.

Her eyes were red and she had dark under eye circles,but her blue eyes still had that spark.

Her auburn hair tied into its usual ponytail and her bangs shaping her face.''Wanna talk about it?'' Jill asked gently.A tear fell down Claire's face.

''Oh Claire''.Jill said,pulling her into a hug.''You know'' Claire sniffed.''I can't be like this forever'' Claire nodded.''I need to know,if he even is alive,I need to go look for him''.''.Jill broke the hug and looked at Claire incredulous.

''What!?Claire honestly,what makes you think he's alive?!It's dangerous out there,especially with Wesker involved!''Jill didn't mean to be so insensitive but it had been 2 years and they saw him die plus Wesker was an enemy of the Redfields,he hated them with passion.

Claire glared at Jill.''What about you!?Chris saw you plummet to your supposed death!It had been exactly two years Jill,two when they realised that you were alive,why is it any different to me!?Claire was on the verge of tears.

Jill shifted.''I'm really sorry Claire,I didn't mean to make you upset and if you want to find Steve I'll help you,after all the same thing did happen to me and if it will help you get over your depression then I'm more than willing to help''.

Claire smiled,the first genuine smile she had smiled in a long time.

''Thanks Jill''.Claire whispered and hugged her sister figure once more.'

'Okay,we'll be leaving in 2 days,we don't want to waste time,but Claire?''

Claire looked up.''Do you love this Steve?'' the question had caught Claire off guard.

What did she feel for Steve?

She thought and nodded.''I do''.Jill grinned,then left for the kitchen.

Chris had practically ambushed her when she reached the landing.'

'What did she say,did she cry,what did you do to comfort her,Jill come on answer''.Chris wailed,stomping his feet like a child.

Jill rolled her eyes.''Chris'' she wailed,mimicking his voice.

Chris glared at her but ended up laughing.

''Come on,what did she say?'' Chris pressed.

Jill sighed.''Before you go on a rampage and decide to lock Claire in the house for all eternity,she has decided to go on a mission to locate Steve,just to get over her depression'' she added before Chris could butt in. He glared at her before scampering up the stairs.

''Chris,Christopher Redfield get down here!''.When he didn't bother she groaned and ran up after him.

''Chris,it's my decision,don't you want me to be happy?This will be able to free me from my pain,knowing he's alive and well and still feels the way he does about me''.

Chris growled.''You're going to get yourself killed Claire,oh and do you even know where he is?''

He was secretly hoping she wouldn't know the answer,because in fact he knew the answer and didn't like it.

''Yes I do'' Claire answered.''Wesker has him and I'm determined to get Steve off of him,for crying out loud Chris,he could be in a cryostatic chamber like that pyscho Alexia. He could be used as a test subject,he could be a zombie for all I know!''

Claire stopped, short of breath.A red tinge crept up on her cheeks. Chris didn't want to see his little sister depressed. Chris sighed and ran his hand through his hair.''Claire,you're being rash. Think for a minute, you said so yourself,he could be a zombie,all the more reason for you not to go!''

His response earned him a vehement glare.''Chris you don't even care about me!I'm not a little kid anymore,I'm going and that's it!''

Chris had a good mind to lock Claire in her room and not let her out until some sense came into her head,but thought against it.

''Fine,But I'm going with you''.Claire smiled.''Thanks Chris'' and gave her brother a hug.''Anything for you Claire-bear''.Jill was pleased. For a minute there she thought he would stomp up there,yell at her,lock her in her bedroom like a little girl, or just keep her on house arrest.

Chris sighed and walked downstairs.

Claire collapsed on the bed.''You okay?'' Jill asked.''Yeah'' Claire said,trailing off.

I will be updating the next chapter...either this weekend or next week!Happy Friday!And hope you enjoyed the chapter! :)