Within Destiny
Hi guys! After all the drama in CoD, I decided to take a little reprieve with a fluffy chapter featuring the ninjas' parents before it all started! This time, it's Dr. Adam Julien & Claire! So sit back and enjoy the budding romance!
Drabble 14
Adam was never a particularly social person but there was something about Claire that always gave him this strange feeling as if he couldn't fathom being without her. The college senior and freshman were nigh inseparable whenever they managed to be together. They listened to one another whenever talking about the subjects they're studying or just their own quirks.
Today was no exceptions since Adam and Claire didn't have much to do.
The delicious fragrance of a homemade meal being prepared filled Claire's dorm during one of Adam's visits. One quirk the bespectacled student discovered was that she was a fantastic cook because every time he came over, she would whip up a meal or snack for him and even such a simple thing like a sandwich would taste wonderful if it was made by her.
"Finished!" Claire announced cheerfully upon serving him a juicy Salisbury steak with gravy and steamed veggies. She even made a homemade fruit cocktail for dessert on the side.
"You… didn't have to go all the way for me…" Adam was astonished by the lavish meal but also felt a little bad for Claire working so hard just for him.
"Don't worry about it. I've always enjoyed cooking because making something homemade has its… charm… It's probably because you make it yourself instead of just buying something cheap and mass-produced…" Claire answered while setting up a plate for herself.
"Yeah… I was never big on consumerism and fads."
"Me too."
The couple ate their meal and shared their interests and even finding some things in common, such as both of them having winter as their favorite season to the main fields of science they've planned on studying during their time at Alexander University.
"It would be interesting to co-exist with actual robots…" Claire started once Adam lectured her on his plans as an engineer once he graduates, "But what if something happens such as their AI snapping or a worldwide virus infects them?"
"Honestly, I'm still looking into it. I always knew studying in engineering would take years but as long as I'm doing something I enjoy, I don't mind."
"That's nice…"
"So why did you decide to study in neuroscience?"
"I always found it fascinating how similar the way the nervous system functions like that of an advanced machine, be it a computer or like you said, a robot."
"I used to think neuroscience was more of a biological subject but in the end, it was you who've taught me some interesting things."
"I guess I can say the same for myself…"
The college students shared a quick chuckle before they finally became aware of the unfamiliar but not unpleasant warmth in their very beings…
"Adam, is something wrong?" Claire noticed the way the college senior stared off…
"I don't know why but… I always enjoy being with you and you know how I get whenever I'm in social situations…" Adam blushed sheepishly.
"Well, there's always people out there who accept you and others who don't."
"I even have trouble talking to my own relatives but with you… it's different… I feel like you're the one person I can confide all my feelings to…"
"I feel the same," Claire admitted, "I love my family and friends but with you, it's… different…"
"How so?"
"I… I still can't explain it… Whenever I'm with you… I feel whole… as if we're two puzzle pieces that match together and… compatible…"
Adam had no interest in romance before but the way Claire said it…
Was he actually falling in love with her?
Adam wanted to say something but then he noticed the time.
"It's getting late, I should probably go." Adam awkwardly went for the door.
"Yeah…" Claire can only nod in understanding.
"Claire…"
Adam wished he could understand this strange feeling in his heart but just can't find the correct words and it pained him that he couldn't comprehend them…
"…See you later…"
Without sparing a backward glance, Adam left Claire, internally beating himself up for leaving in such a disgraceful manner after all she had done for him.
But then again… who said falling in love was every going to be easy?
*sighs* It never is…
It was nice writing 'prequel-esque' stuff again & I hope you all enjoyed this little drabble!
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