A/N: New Paire story from me. It's a little different from the others and I hope you like it as well. I also hope for reviews. They always make me feel better and inspired my muse fr more. Thanks to all who'll take their time and share their opinion with me. I'm gonna be grateful. Also - please, please let's make it clear once again. English is not my first language. The reason I'm going without beta here it's because I want to learn from my mistakes and get better. Thanks for your understanding and please let me know what you think of the story. Thank you!

Story: Claire works as a stripper in a night club. Peter distance himself from his family and goes to see her. He inherits his father's fortune, but he's not happy. He's hunted from memories of the night he resorted his powers. Night, spent with Claire.

Few notes: It's AU Paire. Spoilers up to the "Brave New World", but without Claire's jump. Peter and Sylar are enemies. Claire is distant from her family, same as Peter. Isaac is alive. His girlfriend name is Kay (a fictional character, created by Valor95 - thanks for letting me use her); Zack is in New York and is Claire's and Isaac's roommate. Claire is working as a stripper in a night club. Peter can't forget the night he spent with her and goes to see her every night. How they reached to here - read and you're gonna find out. "winks"

Enjoy and review, please!

Loves, Arinna

Chapter 14 Read my mind

Claire did not answer. She just shook her head and hid into the bathroom. Peter sighed and laced his fingers under his head. He stared at the ceiling and his thoughts wandered in chaotic movement. Claire was a mystery for him now, although he should have been the one who knows her better. Peter just could not understand her motives. He had read her mind and he knew how tough was her life now. But she was strong, she always was. He was the weakest link and that was ironic. Claire had called him "her hero" once. He was not anymore. She was the strongest one between them and he was the one who needed her.

"Peter?" Claire peered through the door of the bathroom. "Are you coming?"

"Hm.. should I?" He frowned with surprise. "I thought..."

"I'm waiting." She closed the door.

Peter shook his head. he got off the bed and took off his clothes, before joining her. She was with closed eyes and under the shower. He just stood there for a while, just enjoying her presence. The water ran down her body and made her look like a beautiful mermaid in his eyes. But she was beautiful anyways. Peter took a step to her and touched her face. She murmured something and leaned her face on his hand. Peter smiled and took another step closer to her. Now he was under the shower as well. He leaned and pressed his lips to hers. Claire sighed and placed her hands on his waist, pressing her body to his.

"So beautiful..." Peter murmured and stroked her cheek. She opened her eyes and looked at him with a wry smile. "You really are to me." He murmured.

"I know." She smiled and her smile touched his heart. It was her smile, her sad little smile captivated him so long ago. But there was something different now. Something had changed since the last night. Her actions this morning spoke for it. "What are you thinking?" She asked and tilted her head. "I can't read your mind."

Peter just smiled and leaned to kiss her again. His lips slowly parted hers and his tongue slid into her mouth, playing with hers. She sighed and relaxed under his touch. His hands ran down her body and stopped on her bottom. Claire did not pull back. She just let him do whatever he wanted with her. Peter smiled lightly and pushed her gently to the wall. He nuzzled her neck and parted her legs with her thigh.

"Damn you feel so good." He murmured, kissing down to her belly. His hands slid on her waist. "And you're so beautiful." He murmured, feeling her hands running over his already moist hair. His lips touched her belly and slid down to her clit. He sucked it into his mouth and used his tongue over it.

"Oh, fuck!" She moaned loudly and her hands fisted his hair. "Don't stop, baby!" She hissed and he smirked. Yeah, Claire had changed.

His hands slid on her inner thighs and parted them even more. Claire obeyed immediately. She rocked her hips to his mouth and hissed when he slid two fingers into her. Her moans became even louder and he could not help, but smile. He looked up and saw her leaning on the wall breathing heavily. He flicked his tongue over her sensitive spot and sucked it harder. His fingers moved even faster and he felt her body shaking.

"Come on, baby!" He murmured and looked up at her. "Come for me. Come for me, now!"

"Oh, fuck! Peter!" She came with a laud scream and he grinned, moving up to kiss her.

"You taste so good, baby." His lips touched hers and kissed her harder. His hands lifted up her legs and made her wrapped them over his waist. "Hold on tight!" He murmured over her neck and thrust hard into her. She gave a small scream and bit his shoulder. "Good... feels so good in you." Peter held her tightly. He wanted to make this moment last as longer as it was possible for the both of them.

"I love you... baby!" Claire nuzzled his neck and her hands grasped his shoulders. "I love you... like this... oh damn!" She rocked her body to his and it was impossible for him to hold back any longer.

"Claire, please..." He gritted his teeth. "I can't..."

"I wanna come..." She bit his shoulder. "Now!"

"Oh fuck!" He gave a loud groan as he kept thrusting into her harder. "Claire!"

"Peter!" She screamed, tightening around him. Her nails dug deep into his back as she came. Peter just growled and released himself into her with few final thrusts. They both breathed heavily and he kissed her shoulder before pull back. She looked deeper into his eyes. "I do... love you, Peter."

"I know." He kissed her lightly. "I can tell now and I love you too."

"I won't hurt you again." Claire whispered and did something that surprised him again. She hugged him. "I promise, I won't do that!"

Peter wrapped his arms around her slim figure and they both stood under the flowing water. His heart beat with relief right now. His eyes closed and his lips touched the top of her head. Whatever had happened the night before, had changed Claire for good. She was here now, body and soul. She told him she loved him and she was open to him. She never did that before. He had to fight with her to make her said the words "I love you" before. Now she had told them willingly.

"I trust you." Peter whispered. "I trust you now."

He could swear that she smiled at this moment. Her lips touched his chest and they just stood like that for few minutes. When they finally got out of her room, there was no one left in the loft. Claire smiled and took his hand as they walked to the small kitchen. She poured two cups of coffee for them and looked at him.

"Here." She handed him his cup and tilted her head. "Are you trying to read my mind now?"

"Um no." He took a sip and sat on the near chair. "You told me not to."

"I did?" She looked at him quizzically and sat on his lap. "When?" She took a sip.

"I can't remember the exact moment, but yeah, you did." He hid his smile behind his cup.

"Oh, right." Claire rolled her eyes and took another sip. "And you always listen to what I say!"

"Not always." He frowned all of a sudden. "Sometimes it good not to."

"Peter!" She sighed.

"Fine! I won't go there!" He snapped and she just stared at him. "It's cool, really."

"Now I want to read your mind." Claire murmured.

"Better not." He tilted his head and looked away.