Caught in the Eyes of a Stranger
By: Khasklwn
Author's Note: Ok guys . ; Since I got like 31 emails of people asking me to make a sequel, well here you go. I kinda planned on doing it eventually anyways.

Leon's legs gave off no energy to help his dead weight he had been carrying for his 15 hour shift. He could feel the skin under his eyes beginning to tug. Approaching his prized 2007 Mustang to head home, it began to look alot like a bed. As Leon sort of threw himself into his vehicle, and put on his seat belt. Resting his head back on his seat before turning on the ignition his mind wandered to Ada. Lucky girl has it easy, no job.. yet.., and relaxing. Only work she does is cook and excersize. Sorry Ada, I tried to get you a job at the White House as well, but the president didn't seem to enjoy that idea despite the fact of all you have done. He hit his ignition and breathed in the cool air conditioning that invaded his stiff air, which he didn't mind. Leon set the air conditioning to as cold as it could go to keep himself awake as he drove home.

Leon was stopped at a red light about half way home when he noticed a BMW on the side of the street with the emergency lights on. Any other day buddy I'd help ya but I'm about to die. Leon thought, that is til he saw who was driving the BMW get out in frustration. There stood Ingrid, Ingrid Hunnigan, the girl Leon was dating before Ada. Leon couldn't ditch Ingrid, especially not after he didn't call her anymore when Ada showed up. This is gonna be ackward... Leon pulled over to the side infront of the BMW. Leon looked in his rear view mirror at a semi smiling Hunnigan walking toward his car. Hunnigan doesn't know it's me yet since my last car was destroyed by Hunk. Leon shut off his engine and opened his driver seat door and got out. Avoiding eye contact with Ingrid for a minute, while he shut the door he finally found the courage to face someone he had abandoned.

"Leon...?" Ingrid called out walking toward Leon in a white collar shirt, black business coat and skirt, and her glasses on. She gave off a confused expression rather than a pissed off one.

"Ingrid." Leon simply said as he scratched the back of his head thinking of what to say to her.

"Where have you been, it's been about two weeks since you called.. I was getting worried and.." Hunnigan let out not knowing Leon found another, she walked up and hugged him with her face buried in his chest. When Ada hugs Leon their cheeks meet, Hunnigan is a good 6 inches shorter than Ada. Leon didn't know why their hug difference came to mind but he quickly tossed it aside and tried to explain.

"Well you see..." Leon was fumbling for words, looking for the right thing to say so he can still remain the good guy in her eyes.

"Well I guess it doesn't matter." She interrupted. "You're here now." she let out thinking his dissappearance probably had something to do with what had happened with las plagas being in the city. Not knowing Ada had more than half to do with his non-contacting self.

"What's wrong with you car?" Leon asked wanting to change subjects and make it seem more business after releasing from her hug.

"I don't know but for 40,000 dollars it better be a good reason." She let out in a angry tone. She strolled over to her car leading Leon to follow.

"Pop the hood." Leon let out. Leon didn't really know what he was looking for, it looked like a bunch of stuff. He knew what a cylinder, air intake, battery, distributer and spark plugs were but that was about it. "Try and start your car." Leon let out. All he could hear was the sound of "err err err err err" Leon noticed nothing and closed the hood. "Sorry I don't know what's really wrong. Do you need a ride home?" Leon asked. Ingrid scratched the side of her head messing up her hair looking at her BMW. She reached into her pocket for her cell phone then looked at Leon.

"Just let me call a towing company real fast. You look tired though sure you can give me a ride home?" Ingrid asked concerned at Leon's fatigued expression. Leon simply nodded, and went to pull out his cellphone to call Ada and let her know he was going to be late, but he couldn't find it. He then looked into his car and under his seats and all around but couldn't find his cellphone. Shit.. I left it at my desk at work. I'm sure Ingrid will let me borrow hers. Leon turned his attention back to Ingrid as she finished up her conversation.

"Right okay, thanks" then Hunnigan hung up. She looked to Leon with a smile. "Thanks Leon, for all your help." She let out as she headed to Leon's passenger side door.

"Ingrid can I borrow your phone?" Leon asked already holding out his hand expecting a yes.

"Ah, I cut of service to this phone 2 days ago, because I was on my way to buy a new one. They are probably closed now though." She let out.

"But you just made a call." Leon let out.

"That's because you can still call 911 or towing services on any phone without service." She let out. Leon nodded remembering that's how it worked. Damn they don't have payphones lying around anymore because of cell phones. Leon sighed heavily, because he didn't want to make Ada worry. Leon and Ingrid both entered Leon's car at the same time. Leon felt uncomfortable around Hunnigan even though they were dating for a good 5 months before Ada showed up. Hunnigan was acting like her normal self, having no clue about Leon and Ada's past few weeks. "It's too bad we don't work together anymore." she let out.

"Yeah." was all Leon could muster for a thought. He pulled back onto the road and headed toward Ingrid's house which was a good 20 minutes away from his house, where Ada was waiting for him.

"Too bad they found out we were dating, and seperated us, since you can't be in a relationship with another employee." when Leon heard this he had to say something anything, but cob webs were in his throat and he couldn't let out any air. He felt like he was sophocating when he tried to let Ingrid know he has fallen for someone else.

"Ingrid.." Leon let out.

"Yes Leon?" she said placing her left hand on his right hand resting on his stick shift. He looked at her hand then at her face. She seemed way too happy for someone who just had car problems. I can't tell her this now.. not when it seems like her day was shit as well... I'll just wait another day. Leon thought.

Meanwhile

Ada felt satisfied with her decorating with red roses and red drapes. Maybe Leon's right I do like red to much... Oh well.. with that she began cooking some garlic chicken in a pan with some crisco in it to keep it from sticking. Before it could reach it's cooking temperature Ada made her way over to chop up a few spices and seasonings for the chicken as well as some basil. Ada then moved over and scooped some rice out of it's bag and placed it into a rice cooker, filling it up with water simmering about a inch over the top of the rest of the rice.

"Leon's gonna love this." Ada let out happily cooking away. She doesn't like cooking, but she likes being selfless with Leon, to the near point of obsession. Ada continued to cook away with her chicken and rice dinner. She had been bored all day, waiting for Leon and she finally started getting excited because Leon should be home in about 10 minutes. Leon is off tomorrow, and Ada can't wait to spend the whole day with Leon, and it would start tonight. Ada had a large amount of money, but it was untouchable otherwise people she didn't want to find her, could find her. Ada wasn't completely broke however, she bought two tickets to an Indianapolis Colts game which she knew Leon would love since she finds him watching their games alot. She hid them so Leon would find them unexpectedly. When he goes to take a shower in the morning to get his shaving cream when he's done it'll be right there sitting on the shelf with a note expressed with my emotions. Surfaced Emotions. Ada got all angsty for Leon to walk through the door as she cooked away.

Back to Leon and Hunnigan

"Well here you go." Leon said glancing at the clock in his car, in a low monotone voice.

"You say that like you want to leave as soon as possible." She let out. Leon sighed dejectedly but then looked over at Ingrid.

"What makes you think that." Leon asked trying to sound less bored and low toned.

"Leon, you don't want to come inside for a few minutes?" Ingrid asked twiddling her fingers nervously. She started feeling ackward toward Leon's more cold habits. She doesn't realize that it's because he feels unmutual.

"Sorry, it's late I'm falling asleep as it is." Leon let out apologetically.

"Come inside I can get you some coffee for your ride home." She let out. Leon felt like drifting to sleep right there in her driveway but coffee hit his hears and made him tweek up a bit.

"Okay, just a quick coffee." Leon let out as they both exited the car. Leon locked his doors and struggled up the step stones to her house. Whatever happened to just a sidewalk. Leon thought because it seemed like extra effort to his tired self.

Ada

It's a quater til eleven... he was suppose to be here 40 minutes ago.. Maybe something happened or he got overtime. Ada picked up the house phone and dialed Leon's cell phone number.

Ring...

Ring...

Ring...

"Hey wher..." Ada started.

"I'm not at the phone right now please leave your name, I got your number and I'll call you back bye!" Leon's answering machine said then a small beep noise prompted the voice message.

"Leon it's Ada.. just wondering where you're at. I made ya dinner. It's getting kinda cold though so it's in the fridge." With that Ada hung up the phone on the wall and flicked the lights back on and burned out the candels she had set out with the wax already dripping. Ada sat waiting for Leon for a good 50 minutes infront of the candles on the dining table. The orange glow ment for a romantic atmosphere became a void of being alone in the house. Ada packed up her food as well wanting to eat it with Leon even if she was hungry now. Ada headed to bed after cleaning up the kitchen to get a towel for a shower then soon after sleep.

"Ugh just like Leon to ruin a surprise." Ada said smiling not being too upset. Remembering when she jumped Leon on many occasions to scare him and tease him and he was always taking it all so seriously. She knew, that Leon knew, Ada wouldn't hurt him so that's why it was funny seeing him take it seriously. Ada had tried to erase any evidence of a surprise but forgot to throw away the half melted candels.

Meanwhile

Leon already fell fast asleep on the Sofa waiting for his Coffee. Ingrid decided to just let him sleep and not bother him. He looked exhausted anyways. Ingrid hit the lights and threw a blanket on Leon while he laid there snoring. Ingrid laid a small kiss on Leon's forhead while he was sleeping and headed for her own bed. Poor Leon, he goes through alot. But why was he acting all weird and not flirty like he usually does... Ingrid wanted to know what happened to Leon but didn't want to push forth unwanted memories so she tried to keep it at bay until he looked less irritated.

"Hello?" wasn't Leon...

"Hello? is Leon there." Ada asked.

"Leon got off shift about 3 or 4 hours ago, so he must've left his cellphone here, if you think I'm Leon." The other man said.

"I see, thank you." Ada let out hanging up the phone after he said, "No problem later".

Ada laid there wondering what the hell Leon could he be doing right now rather than wanting to sleep after a FIFTEEN hour shift. In moments like these scenarios tend to want to pop into people's brains and for Ada they ranged from him possibly being hurt. Never once did she feel insecure enough to think he was sleeping with or staying with another woman. Ada just had that much trust.

Lucky Leon..

Author's note:

Well what do you guys think? This was originally ment to be a part of Surface My Emotions but meh as I neared the end of Wesker I thought it'd be best to just split it. This flag of the series won't have any action just romance and drama sorry ;( Unless you like that then ;D