AN: Hey guys! Hope last chapter got some more reviews from all you lovely reviewers.

No joke, I actually spent Monday making a Peter, Claire, Hiro and Sylar cookie. Icing and all! I know, sad.

Btw, I'm changing Claire's age to 17, and she'll be 18 in a month or so. Sorry that I keep changing it but I just found out that in the US, Peter would go to jail if they had sex before she was 18. We wouldn't want that to happen now would we!

Okay, I'm sure you want me to get on with it now. As I said before, this chapter will be the shopping trip, and they'll get abit more open with each other. Nathan might appear aswell, who knows? Anyway, here it is. Enjoy!

If you review you get a sneak preview of the next chapter ;D

P.S. This chapter is dedicated to 'That English Girl' on her birthday week :)

-Loganator


Peter

She had never looked so pretty. I mean, I know I have a girlfriend. And I feel like killing myself for feeling like this about another girl. A girl 6 years younger than me! But I couldn't help it. The way she blushed aswell, it added just to her glowing face. The smile she gives me, the sadness it carries. 'Stop it Peter, what the hell are you doing! You have a girlfriend you creep!" She walked down the street in hurried footsteps, 'Peter you idiot! You never gave her any food. You only gave her coffee! And what the hell is coffee going to do for someone whos starving?'

"Peter? Are you okay?" I looked at her with a blank expression on my face.

"Huh?" My mouth half open, she just chuckled slightly shaking her head.

"Never mind." A few awkward silence minutes passed by before we reached the cafe for breakfast. We were picking a table in the corner and waiting for a waitress to come when Claire spoke.

"So Peter..." She gave me a weary smile, "Whats your family like?" I was abit taken back from her choice in question but answered with the first thing that came to my head.

"Well...my Dad died about 6 months ago-" Her smile fell.

"Oh God. I'm really sorry, I shouldn't have asked." She looked down to her hands which were laid carefully on the table.

"No no no, Claire its fine. I mean, I miss him but...we weren't really close." I took her hands smiling at her when she looked up at me.

"If you don't mind me asking...why?"

"He never really was. Nathan was his favorite, and it just made him more seperate from me when I became a nurse." I winced, but it didn't matter anymore. He was gone...like New York would be soon if I didn't do anything.

"And my Mom, I'm quite close to her. Then theres Nathan."

"Yeah your brother, whats he like?" Her eyes peirced through me. It was the first time I had seen them properly, now that the light was complimenting them nicely. They were a mix of greeny-blue, I'd have to think of a word for them.

"Nathan is...Nathans abit of an ass when it comes down to basics. But hes my brother and I do love him so-"

"I know you mean" She gave me a dazzling smile, "Lyle is the youngest out of us two so he seems to make it his life mission to annoy me."

"What about your parents?" I regretted my words when I saw her wince. I squeazed her hands gently, "Its okay, I shouldn't have asked."

"No its fine. My Mom is a showdog breeder." She chuckled lightly. "And my Dad. My Dad is a 'paper salesman' well atleast I think he is." Her smile fell.

"Look Claire...everything will be okay. Your Dad was probably trying to protect you."

"By what? Erasing my familys and friends memorys of me?" Her voice became angry and raised a little while I watched her. She sighed. "I'm sorry its just...I don't even know what happened to my Mom after she went to hospital. I don't know if Lyles safe. I don't even know if they remember me!"

"Claire, I wish I could help you. But right now I'm trying to find answers myself. But I swear I'll do whatever it takes to find your answers." Her face lit up.

"Really?"

"Re-" But I was cut off before I could make my promise.

"Excuse me, may I take your order?" I looked at Claire, giving her a slight nod of approval before she ordered.

"I will have the...bacon and eggs please. Peter?"

"The same, thanks." The waitress eyed our intwined hands and gave me a 'knowing' smile before heading towards the counter, I could feel myself turning red. A few moments passed by and I watched her stare out the window, with distance in her eyes.

"So, what are we going to do today?" I jumped slightly as she spoke again, she faced me.

"I guess we'll need to get you some clothes. And any other things you might need, then I'll need to buy some food."

"You don't need to go all out for me you know. And what about Simone?"

"Simone?" Crap, I'd completely forgotten about her!

"Yeah, I mean...do you think she'll tell anyone. About me?" I thought for a few seconds, answering in a slowed and broken down voice.

"Well...I guess. Simones...complicated. I mean, I think shes pissed I'm living with another girl but..theres nothing she can do about it." Damn. I wished I didn't have a girlfriend right now. I would feel a little less guilty about Claire, plus it wouldn't look like I'm cheating on her. Wasn't I about to break up with her the other day?

"You'll have to tell Nathan your living with a teenage girl at time point." I sighed.

"Yeah your right...I'll tell him to come tomorrow afternoon."

"What about your job?"

"My job?"

"Yeh, your job. You said you were a nurse."

"Oh, I quit before I met you. I-I knew I was meant for something bigger...you." She smiled at me, and my knees would have given in if I wasn't sitting down.

Claire

I know I really shouldn't be feeling happy about what he said but...he quit his job for me. For me! I have to admit, I wish it wasn't just 'destiny' that had brought us together. But he wouldn't be interested anyway...

Halfway through our breakfast I cleared my throat.

"Peter...how did you meet Simone?" There was an awkward moment between us.

"She was the daughter of one of my patients. And, well one day I told her I loved her. Then...here we are." He loved another girl...another thing to add to my list of nevers with him.

"Thats so sweet! How did you tell her?"

"I was talking to her, then I told her 'I've been in love with you since the moment I first saw you.' and I guess she liked me back." By now we had both finished our plates, and Peter was getting money out of his wallet to leave on the table.

"I never thought you would be the romantic kind." I saw him raise an eyebrow at me, before chuckling lightly.

"What about you? Had a boyfriend back in Texas?" I gulped, I didn't want to talk about Brody right now. Or anything to do Texas.

"Not really, there was a boy I liked but it never went anywhere." I shrugged before looking down at the floor hoping it would hide my wince. We got out of our seats and walked out the door.

"Thats a shame, you would've made him happy." I looked up at him. It was my turn too raise an eyebrow.

"Meaning?"

"Your a sweet girl Claire, a guy would have to be crazy not to."

"Thank you." I gave him a small grin, I'm pretty sure my face had gone red. 'Get a grip on yourself Claire!' He looked down at me chuckling, "What?"

"Nothing! Hey, lets buy you some clothes first." He put his arm around my shoulders and began to guide me through the busy street.


Peter

Crap. I actually called her sweet. I had to start flirting with her didn't I? And all she did back was blush which meant she was uncomfortable. I need to control myself...I have a girlfriend! Gods sake, why did she have to be so amazing?' We walked into the first clothes store we found, Claire went straight to her section leaving me to follow her like a puppy. I could tell she was trying not to pick to many clothes from how she carefully examined each item but my heart melted for her.

"Claire, please just pick anything you need, anything you want. Its yours."

"I can't just let you pay for all of this though." I snorted.

"The Petrelli family is - how do I say this -...rich. And I might not have a job but I have a lot of money put away so don't worry."

"But I cant let you pay for everythi- Mmmh! MHHHH!" I shushed her after I covered her mouth with my hand.

"Claire...its the least I can do. OW!" She had bit my hand...really hard. I took it in my other hand shaking it. "That really hurt you know!" She had a bright grin on her face.

"I know." And I swear I saw her wink before she returned to the clothes.

2 hours later we walked out the shop. We had everything we needed; clothes, toiletries, even new pillows and a bed cover. We had stopped in between to get some lunch and by now it was late afternoon. When we got back to the apartment I literally dropped all the new stuff onto the bed and gave her a tour of the place.

"I forgot to get some food so you want to order?" I sat down slumping against the sofa, Claire sat down next to me.

"Sure, I don't really mind." I grabbed the phone and chucked a load of menus to her.

"You keep a menu?" She quirked an eyebrow, smirking at me.

"Course I do, I order out most of the time so..." She laughed, and it was the most amazing sound ever, before looking down at the leaflets. She began to run her finger down it while biting her lip.

"Leeeeeets haaaaaave. Chinese!" I rolled my eyes jokingly before dialling the number in.

About half an hour later, the food had come and we had put on some random movie. I really couldn't concentrate with her next to me. And I don't think I even concentrated on eating either. When she laughed I couldn't help but stare at her. After a while of silence, she yawned and leaned against armrest. She pressed her feet slightly against my leg and god I wished my sofa was was longer. I felt like a pervert now.

"Peter..." I heard her mumble my name, I leaned over to see what see wanted.

"Yeh Claire?"

"Mmmm." But Claire was asleep and she was only dreaming...of me? I moved towards her and tucked her loose hair behind her hair. She smiled softly in her sleep, or atleast I hope she was asleep. Then she moved her legs from the side of my legs to my lap and put her hands clasped together under her head. I smiled at her sleeping form. Suddenly there was a loud knock on the door. I wasn't going to ruin this perfect moment by answering though, but the knocks had turned into banging and I didn't want my bloody door broken down. Whoever this person was, they were pissed. I sighed and got up hearing Claire stur under me.

"Peter..whats happened?" There was a hint of worry in her voice.

"Nothing, someones at the door I'll go get it. And you should get to bed, you look tired." She bit her lip for a minute looking concerned before nodding and walking into my room. I could tell why she was worried though, who the hell can be so angry at 1am? I trudged over to the door to opened it. I didn't even ask time to ask why he was here before he pushed me to the side and stormed in.


AN: Like it? Sorry it was a week late! Okay, so I know it was shorter than intended but I hadn't updated for a week so I thought I should skip my original chapter end and go for the 'dramatic' one. Can you figure out who it is? Review for a preview of the next chapter!

-Loganator