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This is purely an Amberprice Fanfic
I won't go into detail about this story, in case I spoil anything, but I have big ideas on this fanfic.
Depending on the follows/favourites/reviews I get on this I will make this a chapter story.
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Chapter 1 Life is Strange Episode 1 Cigarette Ashes (this follows straight after Life is strange, Before the Storm. Episode 3 isn't out yet so I'm just assuming what happens.)
It was cold, it was windy and it was dry. Nothing on the road screamed happiness, just the smell of smoke and the mind boggling smell of gasoline. The two girls, sat on the most rusty hood of Arcadia Bay whilst looking at the natural stars splattered across the sky. The girl with a feather as an earring held her cigarette between her lips longer than her companions considering she had only started smoking not too long ago. The other girl shifted her head towards the other girl, feeling the wildness of their youth cripple away to reveal the reality of life. 2 years ago, both of them had planned to leave Arcadia Bay in the attempts to start a new life together, but the idea never crossed their minds again when the girl with the cigarette stopped mentioning it.
"Rachael."
Rachael hummed in content exhaling the smoke left in her lungs. "What's up?"
"The stars are hella looking nice tonight."
"They always do. They remind me that a whole world is out there." She said taking in another puff.
"Chloe and Rachel, exploring the world in their rust bucket truck and a permanent marker to corrupt the world with the all seeing eye." The other girl sarcastically answered.
Rachael chuckles softly, "I like the sound of that."
The two remained in silence again, until a train whooshed past them carrying the wind along with it. It lasts longer than Chloe had imagined, until the silence returned back to them, followed by a deep sizzling sound of fire crackling. Chloe looked over to the Rachael, who threw her cigarette at the side of the truck then pulling out another cigarette from her almost empty box.
"How much have we changed?" Chloe asked, pulling her arms to the back of her head.
"Not enough."
"Not enough?"
"Have you ever considered dying your hair?"
"Nope, cause I don't like putting that shit in my hair." Chloe answered, rolling a tiny piece of hair around her fingers.
"Mhm, I think blue would look good."
"I think I would look good on anything."
"But you'd look hella hot in blue."
Chloe blushed, feeling her heart beat out of beat. She looked over to Rachael who contorted that familiar face; the face of mischief and lust. "I guess I'll consider it."
Rachael smiled at her, and continued to look at stars.
2 Months Later
Chloe and Rachael reached their destination of a white caravan hiding behind Aracadia Bay's famous and best diner. It was hiding near the dumpsters of the diner, and would be unnoticeable for cars who drove past it. Just on the side of the caravan was a a white blemish where Chloe had spray painted, making Chloe chuckle whenever she saw it. Knock! Knock! Knock! the door sounded. Chloe shoved her hands in her pockets with the back the Rachael's head facing her. If only she could see her face now. If only her brown warm eyes could pierce her own, that maybe Chloe could relax more. But Rachael's eyes only met with Frank's who hastily opened the door with a smile that could conceal his drug dealing habits. To Chloe's surprise Rachael ran up to him flying into his open arms. The caravan smelt of piss, and Rachael's hair smelt of sweet Jasmine. Chloe gagged the moment the door opened, however she stood still praying she didn't come off as rude. A dog ran over to Chloe's leg, and nuzzled it's wet nostrils onto her tight pants. Chloe picked up the heavy pup carefully, letting it sit between her arms and her chest. Luckily the dog was more well-groomed then the owner had, not that Chloe was being judgemental. Chloe turned towards Frank and Rachael who were currently caught in a conversation. It caught her eye that Rachael smiled, laughed and touched his shoulder in a matter of seconds.
"I'll just go chill over here," Chloe took a step backward awkwardly like anyone would look like to escape something. "with Pomepidou."
"It'll only take a minute Chloe. I promise."
"Yes take Pomepidou, out for a walk wouldya?" Frank added, disappearing into his pigsty than reappearing with a leash. Chloe stretched her arm and hand for Frank to throw it to her, which she caught. She clipped the hook onto Pomepidou's collar and when she looked back to the caravan the door had closed, leaving her completely stranded.
"I guess it's just you and me now." She sighed looking at the dog. She put it down and they walked over to the coast which was close to the diner.
Both Pompidou and Chloe stayed at the coast for awhile. The sun was just setting on the horizon, and Chloe had already thrown the stick a considerable amount of times that if arms could have stitches she was having the worst one of them all.
"C'mon Pomepidou" She puffed feeling the weight of her arm. "Just go play with the waves or something." The dog came over to her with the stick and dropped it in front of her. It wagged it's tail and stuck it's tongue out. It was something she couldn't refuse, she picked it back up and threw it as far as possible.
Once the sun had set she made her way back to the caravan. She looked at her watch and it was exactly 6:31pm, when the door of the caravan creaked open with Rachael behind it. The familiar whiff of piss leaking into the night air. Frank followed behind her but only to edge of the door like a boundary set only for him to wonder the territory of his caravan.
Rachael jumped out of the Caravan, "Thanks for everything Frank, I owe you!"
"Anytime, anytime." He waved proudly and Rachael returned a wink. If Chloe could see better in the dark, she would have no doubt that he was blushing.
"C'here Pomeidou, come to Papa." He cooed smacking onto his pants. Chloe put him down and it bolted straight for Frank. After he cuddled it in his arms, he waved to them "I'll see you guys around."
"Sooner than you think!" Rachael answered before Chloe could say any witty remark. Heading away from the caravan Rachael swung her arms unevenly and skipped into her step. She was heading towards the beach and Chloe followed closely beside her, not saying a word.
"Remember when we did that play?" Rachael asked breaking the silence.
"Oh yeah, 'the tempest'?" Chloe recalled.
"And we blew everyone's minds, because of how amazing you were. Honestly blows my mind, how good at improv you are."
"Trust me, I was having conflicting decisions on what I was gonna say."
"Well, I would trust that you would always pick the right decision, Chloe Price."
Both girl's took off shoes, then smothered their feet into the sand. Walking closer to the shore, both girls sat on beach taking in their surroundings. The sand was cool, and the air was thick with the cold. Suddenly
The air whipped violently causing Rachael to curl her body together.
Chloe noticed this and got up then sat herself behind Rachael. She put her legs on either side of her body, and shimmied forward so Rachael could sit back. "Here." Chloe stretched wrapping her arms around Rachael.
The girl accepted this, by guiding her arms to wrap around her. Luckily Chloe was tall and was wearing a thick jumper that smelt like mint. To Rachael it felt like home. Rachael inhaled one more time that nostalgic smell, then let Chloe's arms slide to back to her stomach. "Is that better?"
"Much better." Rachael relaxed. They remained quiet again, letting the waves echoed in the ears. The illuminated moon was high in the sky which lit up the dark sea. On the sea was the moon itself, but it was merely a disturbed reflection that could easily be distinguished. Just on Chloe's arm she felt the soft tingle of circles being drawn, where Rachael was tracing with her fingers. "I miss California." She continued. "I miss the pier, the smell, the cars, I miss everything."
"I wish I could say that. But I've never been anywhere as far as the junkyard."
"Good thing you have me, because I can take you to all the places you've never been to before."
"Then why haven't we left yet?" Chloe dropped.
"It's hard Chloe," she paused, even stopping her carcass on Chloe's arms. "I just need to settle on some jobs first before we go."
"Oh right, is that what Frank's for?"
"Exactly, what Frank is for."
The weight on Chloe's shoulder lifted. "Rightyyyy" she dragged, smiling happier than a child in christmas who had just gotten their favourite toy. "Thought you guys had something, in com-"
"Jealous Chloe Price?" She cut eagerly, shifting her head upwards, scanning her face.
"Me jealous? Possibly."
" I knew it!" She yelled quickly sitting up to face her, "No wonder you looked so upset."
"Shut up. God you make me sound like love-sick teen."
"But you are a lovesick teen." She pointed at her chest literally. "You're just too afraid to admit it." Rachael flattened her hand so it rested just above her chest. Just beneath her fingers she could feel the quickened soft beat of her heart. She smiled softly. "And I think it's hot."
They both looked each other in the eye, the distance between slowly them slowly closing. Chloe looked at the eyes she liked so much, and found the fire that she craved for, then looked at her lips which were glossed over. Rachael hands traced upwards until it met Chloe's neck where it rested and she bit her lip, making Chloe's insides churn. Both closed their eyes, then Rachael motioned Chloe to come closer making their lips sync together perfectly. Out of habit, Chloe rested her hands on Rachael's waist which was curvious and delicious under her fingertips. At this gesture Rachael smiled against their kiss, then turned her head to the right to get a better angle. This is the foruth kiss that they've initiated, and you would think Chloe would've taken the lead, but unsurprisingly it was Rachael who controlled it. Rachael pulled Chloe against her more, making their kiss heavier. Then Chloe grabbed her thighs lifting her up skilfully not breaking contact, to rest her legs on either side of her making Rachael straddle her.
"You're getting better, at this." Rachael breathed, going in for yet another kiss.
"I learn from the best." Chloe smirked proudly.
"From me?" Rachael asked breaking the kiss, looking her in the eye with that familiar look in her eyes.
"Nope, I learn from Pomepidou." Chloe laughed making Rachael gag and immediately retreat backwards getting away from Chloe as much as possible.
"Ew, didn't know you were into beastliatlity." She joked, dusting of the stuff that hung on her clothes.
"C'mon Rachael I was joking." She excused reaching over to her. "Please comeback I miss you."
"Why should I? I can practically smell Pompidou all over you." She challenged, folding her arms.
Chloe bit her lip, "Well, because I've got the biggest crush o-"
"Oh really? I didn't know that." She replied sarcastically, making Chloe roll her eyes at her wittiness.
"I didn't even get to finish my sentence."
"I know the truth, no use lying to me." Rachael guessed proudly.
"Well I like her, because she's fun, she's interesting and she's everything I need to continue living this shitty life," Chloe rubbed the back of her head getting flustered at the words she was saying. She wanted to stop, but all her words came out like a flowing river that couldn't be stopped. "without her, I'd be lost."
Rachael blinked affectionately and bit her lip, then unfolded her arms. She raised her hand offering for Chloe to get up, which she did. Chloe had always wondered the vulnerable side of the other girl, but now she knows because of the timid body language she's showing. The way her smirk emphasised the small contours on her face, or the way her lips fit between her teeth or the way she was swinging both their hands back and foruth as if she was thinking about something.
"I'm gonna make a promise."
"About what?" Chloe asked.
"That if i ever leave or disappear, I will always come back to you. No. I promise to find you anywhere, or everywhere I go. Whether I'm with you in spirit, or with you in another world. I will keep my word that Chloe Price will no longer suffer the consequences of having a 'shitty life'."
"That's a deep wish. You must be that in love with me, to fulfill a wish like that." She bragged blushing under the moonlight.
"You have absolutely no idea"