Note: This oneshot is my first reader x someone fic so I hope I did pretty okay with it... Anyways, this inspired me to write some OC X Clive which is what you will be reading if you decide to continue reading this and is pretty much based off of this oneshot. It would have been all reader x Clive, but this site doesn't want any interactive/second person fanfics (Even though I find some and still read them XD), but you can imagine yourself as my OC instead if you want.

I believe that is all I have to say for now...so...hope you enjoy the oneshot as well as the main fic :D

"I believe today is the day, _. We're finally going to get our revenge on London," Clive said to you. While you would have liked to respond to this, you couldn't think of anything to say to him.

"Stay here while I go travel with the Professor," He said as he put on that blue hat of his. As he walked out of the giant contraption that was in the Thames, you wanted to grab a hold of his hand and stop him from leaving, but he was to intent on getting revenge.

Why did Clive say you were both going to get revenge? Simply because you were childhood friends and had experienced the same catastrophe. The one in which both you and Clive lost your parents. But, there was a difference between you and him. While he still had his eyes set on revenge, you did not.

Though you had tried to get Clive to change his point of view, there was nothing that seemed to persuade him or even change his mind about the whole thing. You knew what he was going through, he was just dealing with it in a different way.

Of course, you could have left him to deal with his revenge by himself, but you didn't. You had fallen for your childhood friend years ago and decided that you couldn't leave him alone, besides he was the only friend you had.

Clive had informed you of his whole plan about revenge, and for your personal reasons, you had decided to help him out. Even though you did, you tried to drop hints to the Professor about Clive. Then again, it seemed unnecessary as he was able to figure out the whole mystery on his own.

While you were lost in your thoughts, you had failed to notice the giant machine come to life. It was just starting up, but the shaking of the whole machine snapped you back into reality. Clive was right; he was going to get his revenge today.

You went to one of the lower video rooms in which you could see what was happening. Clive had trapped the young girl of the group, Flora, in a glass container. You could also see that the Professor and his assistant had decided to board the machine to rescue her. Thinking that you could inform the Professor of the machine's weakness, you went up to Flora's location. By the time the Professor freed her, you appeared behind the three of them, arriving at the same time as Celeste.

"_? Celeste? How did you get here?" The Professor questioned as he saw the two of you appear.

"There's no time for questions, Professor," Celeste said.

"We have to stop this machine. Follow me, I know how," You said to them. You were happy that Clive had decided to turn off the screens. You didn't want him to see you there.

The five you rushed down to the source of power in which you found Bill Hawks strapped to the generator. The Professor easily figured out Clive's puzzle and managed to free Bill Hawks.

"Quickly, we have to get out of here," the Professor said. You all rushed towards Layton's car, but you realized that you couldn't leave Clive, as the machine was about to self-destruct in mere minutes. As everyone was getting into the Laytonmobile, you silently disappeared, hoping no one would notice your absence.

While the machine was failing in everyway possible, you made your way to Clive through the secret passage ways in which he had showed you many times just in case you needed to escape. You were slowly getting closer to Clive, your heart pounding every step of the way.

"It won't end this waaaaay!" Clive shouted just as you reached the final step. You opened the door to see him get hit by a giant tube, knocking him unconscious.

"Clive!" You shouted and rushed to his fallen body.

"Clive! Clive!" You called out his name countless time, but he would not stir. "Please, don't die on me."

You wanted to cry as you were scared by the thought of losing him, but you couldn't afford to be weak, not now. You had to find a way to get out of the machine along with Clive. From a distance you spotted a flying car, which had turned around and headed your way. It flew close by and one of the figures jumped out of the car.

It was none other then Celeste who had come to help you and Clive get out of the machine. Just as she was making her way to you, Clive had opened his eyes temporarily. His eyes seemed to be full of regret and you urged him to stand up. Celeste made her way to the both of you, and helped by taking one of Clive's arms to get him out of the machine.

"It's nice to see you staying by the side of the one you love, _," Celeste said. Even in the time of danger, you couldn't help but blush at her comment and hope Clive was unable to hear it.

"Thank you for helping us, Celeste," was the only thing you could say.

The Laytonmobile made its way to the three of you and you were able to get on and fly away as the machine fell down into the false future London. You sat by the still unconscious Clive, one arm around his head while the other was holding tightly onto his hand. Clive was going to be all right, you told yourself. He showed signs of consciousness.

As you landed in London, Clive managed to slowly awaken. While you were happy about him being awake, Bill Hawks had something else to say.

"Arrest those two criminals! They are a menace to society!" He shouted. Chelmey was quick to react and already preparing the handcuffs, but first Layton had to explain the whole situation. As Clive was conscious, he was able to tell his part of the story. Once he was done, Chelmey continued to move towards the two of you.

"Come on now, don't make this difficult girl," Chelmey said as he was about to put the handcuffs on you.

"Why are you arresting her? _ had nothing to do with this," Clive interrupted. Chelmey had to step back and look at him.

"She knew about your plan and did nothing to stop you. She is your accomplice," He explained.

"No. _ was my hostage. I told her nothing about my plan. Everything was my idea," Clive said.

"Clive," You whispered his name softly. Chelmey looked back and forth between the two of you. As much as he wanted to arrest both of you, if you agreed with what Clive said, then you would be free.

"Go on, _. Tell him its true," Clive insisted.

"Clive, I-"

"You were my hostage, right?"

You knew Clive was going to do all he could to make sure you wouldn't go to jail with him. Once he had his mind set on something, it was useless to try to stop him.

"It is true…I was his hostage," You said while looking away.

"Well then. If you say its true…" Chelmey handcuffed Clive and led him to his police car. As you watched him walk towards it, Celeste walked up to your side.

"Go to him. Tell him how you feel," She said.

"Celeste?"

"You'll regret it if you don't. Besides, he did a lot for you."

"How did you know about…?"

She chuckled.

"Trust me, I know what its like to be in love," Celeste said with a smile as she stole a glance at the Professor. "Do it before it's to late."

With that, you ran after Chelmey and Clive.

"Wait! Don't go yet! Please!" You shouted at the top of your lungs, which was rare for you. Chelmey was just putting Clive into the backseat and closing the door.

"What do you want with this man? Didn't he keep you hostage?" Chelmey questioned.

"Yes, but, well…can I say one thing to him? Before he leaves?" You asked. Chelmey reluctantly allowed you to speak with Clive as he walked a short distance away.

"I'm sorry, _. I should have listened to you all this time. But, now I will pay for the deeds I've done. I shouldn't have dragged you into this mess with me," Clive apologized.

"Oh, Clive," You said. You could feel those tears returning. "I'm going to miss you dearly."

"You're free to do as you please now," He said while looking away. Before you could say anything, Chelmey had returned to interrupt your moment.

"Alright, time to say good-bye," He said rather rudely.

Chelmey entered the car.

"Clive," You said, making him turn to look at you.

The engine started.

"I…I…"

You moved back away, just a bit as the wheels began to turn and the car started to move forward.

"I love you, Clive!" You shouted as the car drove away. You weren't sure if he heard you or not, but you for once, you actually wished he did hear your true feelings.

Clive was sent to prison for two years. He would have been there longer, but Layton had argued that it wasn't only his fault, just like Celeste, or Claire, had told him, which allowed his sentence to be shortened. You had intended to visit him during his time in jail, but you could never gather the courage to see him after that confession. You even tried to visit him when Layton did, but found yourself extremely nervous just by the thought of being with him after your little confession.

Layton never forced you to go see him, but he greatly encouraged that you should. You knew if you actually did have the courage to see him, he probably wouldn't even be in there alone. With his sentence shortened, Layton had informed you that he would be released in a few days and that you had to see him as Clive had been asking for your presence.

Okay, I can do this. It shouldn't be so hard seeing the one you love after two years, right? You thought to yourself. The only thing that worried you was if Clive would tell you something about your confession. You decided to put that thought aside and just congratulate him on finally being free.

Even though you prepared yourself to see him in a few days, you would never have been prepared for the surprise at your door.

When you answered it, you saw Clive, standing there in the same clothing that looked identical to Luke's. You were in shock, not expecting him to be there.

"Hello, _," He said with a smile. "May I come in?"

"O-Of course," You answered nervously.

Clive took a step into your home and it was filled with awkward silence. You wanted to speak, but as usual, you couldn't just find the right words. Luckily, he spoke first.

"_, thank you," Clive said as he grabbed your hands. You were astonished.

"Thank you? For what?" You questioned.

"For staying by my side all those years. The Professor had told me the truth about how you had gotten over revenge and why you stood by my side."

You blushed a deep red. You never expected Layton to tell Clive about your reasons for staying with him.

"Well…I couldn't just leave you alone," You muttered shyly as you noticed his hands were still holding onto yours. You unintentionally squeezed them. "You don't know how much I missed you."

"_," He said your name gently and let go of one hand to raise it to your chin to make you look at him. You stared into his eyes, ashamed that he could now see the tears forming. Instantly, Clive pulled you into a tight embrace.

"_, I hope you know that…." He paused for a while, as you were able to calm yourself. "To answer your confession. I love you as well."

"Oh, Clive," You said as you buried your face into his shoulder. You weren't expecting him to respond to your confession, but you were unbelievably happy that he did. "I should have been with you for those two years."

"No, you shouldn't have and I'm glad you didn't. I had time to think about what I've done and how I can repay everyone for the damage I've done. Starting with you."

You pulled your head away from his shoulder and looked him in they eye. Without warning, Clive pushed his lips upon yours. He was so gentle that it was hard to believe that this was both your first kiss. Of course, you ended up kissing him back, enjoying every second of it. Finally, he pulled away; you were a bit saddened by this, as you wanted more.

"I promise to never leave your side, just as you never left mine, _," Clive said.

You smiled.

"I'm glad you're back."

"I am to."