Claire's Drama
A/N I do NOT own Resident Evil or any of its characters. Enjoy! Chapter 1-
Claire was walking in the hallway, it was her average day. she was getting ready to walk out of her school doors and be picked up by Jill. Jill and Chris had taken Claire in because she was having a hard time and needed somewhere to stay. Claire as usual was saying "goodbye." to her friends and walking to her boyfriends locker. As she approached him, she could sense something was wrong. "Hey babe" Claire said. "Hi" replied Steve. Steve cleared his throat. " Yeah, Claire listen...there's something you should know." Claire hesitated for a minute, something was definitely up. " Yes Steve"? Steve had paused as well, unsure if he should proceed. "Look, Claire, you were a great girlfriend in all, but we can't be a couple anymore". was attempting to hold back tears. "But, why"? Steve was taking in a deep breath before saying "It's just not working for me…" Claire couldn't believe what she was hearing. Had she been dreaming? "Steve, was it me"? Steve replied with a quick "No" and started walking away with his friends. Claire slowly backed up and started to run out of the school to the car. Why did Steve break up with her? She didn't do anything wrong….right?
Jill was waiting for Claire, in the meantime she struck up a conversation with the security guard. "You don't have much action in your job do you"? The security guard replied "Nah, what about you"? Jill chuckled. "I work for the BSAA, so i have plenty of it...Although i can't complain, it gives me great exercise and that's where i met my boyfriend Chris. The security guard nodded "My mom and step-dad met at their job". Jill said "Awe" before Claire came running over. "Its over! Its all over!" Claire cried. "What sweetie"? Jill replied confused. The security guard felt awkward standing and doing nothing so he said "goodbye" and went on his way."Shhh...Its ok…" Jill tried to calm Claire down. Here get in the car we can talk about it then. Claire let go of Jill and climbed in the car.
"Honey...What happened? Why are you so upset?" Jill asked. Claire took a deep breath before releasing "I went to Steve's locker and he told me that we couldn't date anymore…" Jill felt heartbroken for Claire."Claire i'm so sorry, don't worry you'll meet someone way better than Steve...I promise." Jill managed to get out. "Why don't we get off this subject and you can tell me what to make for dinner, i have to go grocery shopping anyway." Claire nodded "Can we have tacos?" "Sure no problem, here ill drop you off at the house." JIll replied with a slight smile. Claire took note of this and smiled back. She thought to herself "This is what makes Jill a great parent, Its not her strawberry scent, her looks, but her kindness and passion towards others. No wonder Chris fell in love with her…" Jill broke the silence, it was becoming quite awkward. "So, on Thursday Chris and I become your new "parents" if you want to put it…" Claire let out a soft laugh. She thought again "Thats right, when i had nowhere to go Jill and Chris took me in and they decided to become my new guardians, Im surprised Chris isn't weirded out by going from brother to basically father…" Claire smirked at the idea. Jill pulled on the driveway. "Here we are! Ill be home in about 10 minutes with tacos." "Ok, take your time!" Claire replied.
Claire walked up to the door and unlocked it. She went in the kitchen to grab a glass of water, she drank it and started heading to her bedroom. She looked around and something caught her eye. It was an old picture of her and Steve. It brought back what happened earlier. Claire tried to shake it off, but it was hard to get off her mind. Her phone started to ring. she walked over to her nicely made bed and picked it up. It was Leon, he had been a very good friend of hers for a couple of years now. If she had a problem she always went to Leon, but for some reason this time she didn't, She pressed the "Answer" button. "Ciao! Redfield residence…" She heard Leon laugh on the other line. Claire didn't think she was funny, but Leon laughed at EVERYTHING she said...it definitely got to her sometimes. "Hey Claire, I heard what happened with Steve and you...I'm so sorry. I know how much you loved him." Claire was getting upset, just the thought of her and Steve not being together bothered her. "Thanks Leon, but i'm alright. Im sure Steve had some logical explanation for the breakup... i mean every couple has their issues...maybe one day we'll be back together." Leon was silent for a moment "Yeah, maybe...well i wish you the best of luck. Bye." Leon hung up. Claire put her phone down and walked over to her computer. "Might as well change my relationship status on Facebook, it will look weird if Steve changed his and mine still states that were dating." Claire really wanted to hold back typing in her email and password. She started crying a little as she changed her "In a relationship with Steve Burnside" to "single". Before logging off she quickly clicked Steve's profile and messaged him. "I want you to know that i will always love and care for you, you can come to me for help anytime and i hope we are still friends. -Claire" She knew it sounded cheesy, but she didn't know what else to say. She clicked the send button, in a few minutes or so Steve saw it and messaged back. "Claire, we can't be friends...i don't want any contact with you. I broke up with you for a reason, and i DON'T need you. Please leave me alone. im being nice for now. Not after this, you should also be aware that im moving far away from here, with Alexia. Yes, she is my new girlfriend. Alexia makes my heart skip a beat. I understand how this must feel on your part…that's why im moving, so im not a distraction to you and your work. No, I don't love you and i care about you a little. Claire some "Friendly" advice, forget about me, don't find me, don't message me again, we are DONE...DEAD, move on Claire...we will never be an item again….Farewell. -Steve" Claire read over this not in sadness anymore but in shock. Had Steve really felt this way? Out of everyone he chose to date Alexia!? Claire was becoming more infuriating now. She got up grabbed the picture of her and Steve and threw it at the computer, smashing the entire thing.
"Claire"! "I'm home"! Jill shouted as she went into the house. Claire walked down the stairs, silently crying. "Claire what's wrong"? Jill asked her. Claire replied "I got a nasty message from Steve. He is apparently dating Alexia Ashford, and there moving together. He told me about how he doesn't even care about me anymore!" Jill shook her head "bastard". They both heard the front door open, it was Chris. "Hey honey!" he walked over and gave Jill a quick kiss. "Hey Claire". "Hi" Claire replied "Hey you guys, do you mind if i leave the house to do something?"
Chris was suspicious "What are you gonna do"? Claire sighed "Its private but nothing bad...trust me please." Jill nodded her head giving it the "OK" and Claire headed out the door. She had unfinished business.