Unexpected Happenings
Author's Note: First I have to thank you all for sticking with me. Seriously, for my first fanfiction, I think I did pretty damn good so far. Well, I'll try to keep you satisfied. It's nice to see that more L/C fics are popping up again isn't it. Alrighty then. Let's get to it.
Chapter 11- Issues Arise
" I'll see you guys when I get back. I'm going down to the pool with Becca and Carlos." Sherry said as she started to turn the doorknob. Leon and Claire both said bye to her.
After Sherry had left, Claire had motioned to the bag that Leon had brought in with him a little while ago.
" What's in the bag?" Claire asked while sitting next to Leon on the end of the bed. Leon looked at the bag and broke into a grin.
" Oh yeah, I brought you and Sherry something. And a little something for myself." Claire looked at him curiously.
" Well, what did you bring?" She asked when Leon didn't attempt to reach for the bag.
" Patience, Claire. By the way, when is your birthday? I don't think you ever told me." Leon asked while searching through the bag for Claire's present. Claire on the other hand, was anxious to see what Leon had bought her. She didn't care how expensive it was. If it was from Leon, she was content with whatever she got.
" Claire?' Leon asked again. Claire blinked her eyes and regained her train of thought.
" Oh, my birthday is next month. July 14. Why do you ask?" Leon turned around and gave her a smirk.
" No reason. Just wanted to know. Here's something I got for you on our way home from the gym." Leon reached inside his duffel bag to pull out a small bag containing a black jewelry box. Claire took the box from him and opened it to see a sapphire necklace. Breathtaking was the only word she could think of to describe it. She looked up from the necklace and over to Leon who was smiling at her. She could feel tears of joy began to well up in her eyes. She leaned over to hug him.
" Thank You Leon. It really means a lot to me." Claire said while she embraced him. Leon just nodded his head. Then he pulled away.
" Claire, read the inscription on the back." Claire eyed the necklace until she came across it. She smiled even harder when she read what it said.
Claire- You were simply Made in Heaven. And made for me.
Claire smiled and embraced Leon once more. She still could not get over the fact that they were together now. Leon kissed her on the forehead before breaking away. Claire put down the necklace and place a hand on Leon's thigh. Leon just continued to give her a warm smile.
" Leon? I was wondering. What are you going to do after this trip? Are you going back to California.? Claire struggled to get the words out.
" What do you mean?" Leon asked as he began to run a hand through Claire's hair. It was becoming a habit for him. Though it seemed Claire didn't mind. Claire attempted to continue.
" I was thinking about our situation. You know, us being "together" and everything. I want to be closer to you but I don't want to leave my life in New York." Claire explained. Leon nodded his head in understanding.
" I understand what you're saying. So you're saying that I should move back to New York so we can be together." Leon concluded. Claire looked into his eyes, entranced by how deep his blue eyes really were. She wanted so badly for Leon to come back with her but she wouldn't keep him from being happy with his job. Maybe they could make a long-distance relationship work.
" I know it seems selfish but I don't think I can stand being away from you anymore. Especially after this trip." Claire replied, her voice wavering with emotion.
Leon was pondering his thoughts. In California he was a higher up in the LAPD's finest homicide investigation unit. He stayed in a nice high rise downtown and he had met many friends there. His family had moved to California to be near him also. To sum everything up, Leon was living the life. But ever since they took out Umbrella and went their separate ways, Leon had always felt alone in some way. Yeah, he dated a few women but no one ever seemed to measure up to Claire's place in his heart. Now here she was, officially his girlfriend and wanting a serious commitment. In short, to be a major part of his life. All the thoughts rushed at him at once. If he stayed in California could he really continue like before knowing Claire was 2000 plus miles across the country pining for him. And if Claire came with him, she would be away from all of her friends and the only family she had left. After a split second of consideration Leon came up with his answer.
" I'll move back to New York, Claire. I want to be with you." Leon said at last. Claire threw arms around him, making him loose his balance. The couple fell off of the bed. Leon banged his head on the edge of the dresser.
" Ah, Damn!." Leon rubbed the back of his head tenderly. Claire chuckled at him. She should have known Leon could mess up a perfectly good moment.
Claire was lying across Leon on the floor. She adjusted herself so that she was on him facing down. Leon was soon staring up at her.
" I'm moving out of Chris' house to get my own apartment. I was hoping that you would.." Claire started.
" Yes, I will move in with you Claire." Leon finished. Claire smiled and leaned forward for a kiss and Leon met her halfway. And for the next 30 minutes, those two would be lip locking and making out on the floor like fools.
While that was going on, Chris was having his own little discussion with Jill about what they would do after the trip. He knew that he had to propose to her before they left though. But now they were discussing other things.
" What did you ladies do today?" Chris asked as he stepped out of the bathroom in a towel. He had just taken a shower. Jill tried not stare at his physique too hard but she failed miserably. Chris saw the way she was staring at him and saw the smile playing on her lips. Chris smiled back.
" Did you like the way I performed last night Jill? Or do I need to make up for it?" Chris asked playfully as he began to search through his things for clothes to wear.
' If Jill's up to it, I can wait another hour to get dressed. I just might need another shower.' He dismissed the thought quickly. Jill small smile grew into a broad smile across her face and into a laugh.
" No, no Chris. Believe me, you were definitely. Up to par." She said laughing out her words. Chris began to hum as he began to get dressed. Jill's confession of him being able to satisfy her had just boosted up his ego. Big Time.
After he got dressed and took the time to make out with Jill for a little bit, Chris had asked his question once again.
" As I was saying earlier, what did you girls do today?
Jill got up from the bed and walked over to the seat where Chris had sat. She then jump in his lap and landed with an Ummph.
" I tell you but then you gotta tell me. Got it?" Chris nodded. " Got it." Jill seemed satisfied.
"Okay, first we went to this grill down on the strip. We talked and stuff. Rebecca's moving in with Carlos. Sherry's met this boy. And you remember your sister and Leon last night don't you?" Chris rose an eyebrow as the tone in Jill's voice had changed at the mention of his sister.
" Yeah, what about them?" Chris asked curiously. Jill chuckled and leaned in closely to him.
" Well, let's just say we weren't the only ones having fun last night." Jill smirked. Chris jumped up almost knocked Jill off of him.
" What! When I see Leon, I'll kill him." Chris shouted. Jill laughed and tried to calm him down.
" Aw, Chris come of fit. Claire is 23 years old. She's definitely old enough to make her on decisions. And Leon is only 3 years older than her. Seriously, instead of trying to murder all of your sister's boyfriends try to live with the fact she a grown woman." Chris felt Jill nibble on his earlobe and lightly pull on it. It gave him chills. And calmed him down a little.
" Yeah, I guess you're right Jilly. Besides, I trust Leon. I know he has good intentions. And Claire really did miss him when he moved to California. Saying I wish Leon was here and Chris are we going to California anytime soon. I guess that this trip served its purpose."
" I'm glad you finally see things my way. Oh yeah, Claire plans on moving out." Chris jumped up yet again.
" Moving out? Why?" Chris asked pleadingly.
Jill played with his hair as she proceeded to give him an explanation.
" She said she wanted to give us space. I guess she's ready to be on her own. She just told me today."
" I'm guessing that Leon fits into all this somewhere right?" Chris suspected.
" Yep. She was going to talk to Leon and ask if he would move back to New York to be closer to her. If he does they might move in together." Chris nodded. He understood how his sister felt about being away from the one you love. Hell, he felt the same way when he was in Europe and Jill was still in Raccoon City.
" Okay, you wanna know what me and the guys were talking about?"
Jill's eyes grew and her face became anxious.
" Oh yeah. I want to know everything."
" All right. We were talking about doing something extra special for you all the night before we leave. Something you girls will never forget. Even Sherry. After we left the gym, Leon and Carlos had stopped at this jewelry shop to get Claire and Rebecca something. Leon got something for Sherry too. I'll give you my present the night before we go. Then Leon went to this auction booth and won him a Playstation 2 and some games. After that we came back here."
Jill couldn't help but smile at her Redfield. No matter how much of a dumbass he could be she would always love him. She wouldn't want anything more than to be Jill Redfield one day. She would just have to hope.
" So, are we doing anything tonight?" Jill asked after breaking out of her thoughts.
" Uh, I don't know. Let's wait and ask the others. Until then I'm gonna catch some Z's." Chris then picked Jill up and carried her over to the bed and laid her down softly. She just giggled at him trying to be strong. Then he too laid down. Jill wiggled over to him and Chris wrapped a protective arm around her. He fell asleep right there think peacefully about his Valentine. Jill just smile, gave him a kiss on the cheek and then she too fell asleep.
Author's Note: Another chapter done. I'm exhausted. Started a new job can stress you out. And this schoolwork isn't much better. For those who are still reading this and even those who aren't I appreciate all of your support. Please review and let me know how I'm doing. There's not too much more to go. I'll try to make these last chapters the best I can. So again please review and let me know what you think of the story so far. Alrighty Then.
Author's Note: First I have to thank you all for sticking with me. Seriously, for my first fanfiction, I think I did pretty damn good so far. Well, I'll try to keep you satisfied. It's nice to see that more L/C fics are popping up again isn't it. Alrighty then. Let's get to it.
Chapter 11- Issues Arise
" I'll see you guys when I get back. I'm going down to the pool with Becca and Carlos." Sherry said as she started to turn the doorknob. Leon and Claire both said bye to her.
After Sherry had left, Claire had motioned to the bag that Leon had brought in with him a little while ago.
" What's in the bag?" Claire asked while sitting next to Leon on the end of the bed. Leon looked at the bag and broke into a grin.
" Oh yeah, I brought you and Sherry something. And a little something for myself." Claire looked at him curiously.
" Well, what did you bring?" She asked when Leon didn't attempt to reach for the bag.
" Patience, Claire. By the way, when is your birthday? I don't think you ever told me." Leon asked while searching through the bag for Claire's present. Claire on the other hand, was anxious to see what Leon had bought her. She didn't care how expensive it was. If it was from Leon, she was content with whatever she got.
" Claire?' Leon asked again. Claire blinked her eyes and regained her train of thought.
" Oh, my birthday is next month. July 14. Why do you ask?" Leon turned around and gave her a smirk.
" No reason. Just wanted to know. Here's something I got for you on our way home from the gym." Leon reached inside his duffel bag to pull out a small bag containing a black jewelry box. Claire took the box from him and opened it to see a sapphire necklace. Breathtaking was the only word she could think of to describe it. She looked up from the necklace and over to Leon who was smiling at her. She could feel tears of joy began to well up in her eyes. She leaned over to hug him.
" Thank You Leon. It really means a lot to me." Claire said while she embraced him. Leon just nodded his head. Then he pulled away.
" Claire, read the inscription on the back." Claire eyed the necklace until she came across it. She smiled even harder when she read what it said.
Claire- You were simply Made in Heaven. And made for me.
Claire smiled and embraced Leon once more. She still could not get over the fact that they were together now. Leon kissed her on the forehead before breaking away. Claire put down the necklace and place a hand on Leon's thigh. Leon just continued to give her a warm smile.
" Leon? I was wondering. What are you going to do after this trip? Are you going back to California.? Claire struggled to get the words out.
" What do you mean?" Leon asked as he began to run a hand through Claire's hair. It was becoming a habit for him. Though it seemed Claire didn't mind. Claire attempted to continue.
" I was thinking about our situation. You know, us being "together" and everything. I want to be closer to you but I don't want to leave my life in New York." Claire explained. Leon nodded his head in understanding.
" I understand what you're saying. So you're saying that I should move back to New York so we can be together." Leon concluded. Claire looked into his eyes, entranced by how deep his blue eyes really were. She wanted so badly for Leon to come back with her but she wouldn't keep him from being happy with his job. Maybe they could make a long-distance relationship work.
" I know it seems selfish but I don't think I can stand being away from you anymore. Especially after this trip." Claire replied, her voice wavering with emotion.
Leon was pondering his thoughts. In California he was a higher up in the LAPD's finest homicide investigation unit. He stayed in a nice high rise downtown and he had met many friends there. His family had moved to California to be near him also. To sum everything up, Leon was living the life. But ever since they took out Umbrella and went their separate ways, Leon had always felt alone in some way. Yeah, he dated a few women but no one ever seemed to measure up to Claire's place in his heart. Now here she was, officially his girlfriend and wanting a serious commitment. In short, to be a major part of his life. All the thoughts rushed at him at once. If he stayed in California could he really continue like before knowing Claire was 2000 plus miles across the country pining for him. And if Claire came with him, she would be away from all of her friends and the only family she had left. After a split second of consideration Leon came up with his answer.
" I'll move back to New York, Claire. I want to be with you." Leon said at last. Claire threw arms around him, making him loose his balance. The couple fell off of the bed. Leon banged his head on the edge of the dresser.
" Ah, Damn!." Leon rubbed the back of his head tenderly. Claire chuckled at him. She should have known Leon could mess up a perfectly good moment.
Claire was lying across Leon on the floor. She adjusted herself so that she was on him facing down. Leon was soon staring up at her.
" I'm moving out of Chris' house to get my own apartment. I was hoping that you would.." Claire started.
" Yes, I will move in with you Claire." Leon finished. Claire smiled and leaned forward for a kiss and Leon met her halfway. And for the next 30 minutes, those two would be lip locking and making out on the floor like fools.
While that was going on, Chris was having his own little discussion with Jill about what they would do after the trip. He knew that he had to propose to her before they left though. But now they were discussing other things.
" What did you ladies do today?" Chris asked as he stepped out of the bathroom in a towel. He had just taken a shower. Jill tried not stare at his physique too hard but she failed miserably. Chris saw the way she was staring at him and saw the smile playing on her lips. Chris smiled back.
" Did you like the way I performed last night Jill? Or do I need to make up for it?" Chris asked playfully as he began to search through his things for clothes to wear.
' If Jill's up to it, I can wait another hour to get dressed. I just might need another shower.' He dismissed the thought quickly. Jill small smile grew into a broad smile across her face and into a laugh.
" No, no Chris. Believe me, you were definitely. Up to par." She said laughing out her words. Chris began to hum as he began to get dressed. Jill's confession of him being able to satisfy her had just boosted up his ego. Big Time.
After he got dressed and took the time to make out with Jill for a little bit, Chris had asked his question once again.
" As I was saying earlier, what did you girls do today?
Jill got up from the bed and walked over to the seat where Chris had sat. She then jump in his lap and landed with an Ummph.
" I tell you but then you gotta tell me. Got it?" Chris nodded. " Got it." Jill seemed satisfied.
"Okay, first we went to this grill down on the strip. We talked and stuff. Rebecca's moving in with Carlos. Sherry's met this boy. And you remember your sister and Leon last night don't you?" Chris rose an eyebrow as the tone in Jill's voice had changed at the mention of his sister.
" Yeah, what about them?" Chris asked curiously. Jill chuckled and leaned in closely to him.
" Well, let's just say we weren't the only ones having fun last night." Jill smirked. Chris jumped up almost knocked Jill off of him.
" What! When I see Leon, I'll kill him." Chris shouted. Jill laughed and tried to calm him down.
" Aw, Chris come of fit. Claire is 23 years old. She's definitely old enough to make her on decisions. And Leon is only 3 years older than her. Seriously, instead of trying to murder all of your sister's boyfriends try to live with the fact she a grown woman." Chris felt Jill nibble on his earlobe and lightly pull on it. It gave him chills. And calmed him down a little.
" Yeah, I guess you're right Jilly. Besides, I trust Leon. I know he has good intentions. And Claire really did miss him when he moved to California. Saying I wish Leon was here and Chris are we going to California anytime soon. I guess that this trip served its purpose."
" I'm glad you finally see things my way. Oh yeah, Claire plans on moving out." Chris jumped up yet again.
" Moving out? Why?" Chris asked pleadingly.
Jill played with his hair as she proceeded to give him an explanation.
" She said she wanted to give us space. I guess she's ready to be on her own. She just told me today."
" I'm guessing that Leon fits into all this somewhere right?" Chris suspected.
" Yep. She was going to talk to Leon and ask if he would move back to New York to be closer to her. If he does they might move in together." Chris nodded. He understood how his sister felt about being away from the one you love. Hell, he felt the same way when he was in Europe and Jill was still in Raccoon City.
" Okay, you wanna know what me and the guys were talking about?"
Jill's eyes grew and her face became anxious.
" Oh yeah. I want to know everything."
" All right. We were talking about doing something extra special for you all the night before we leave. Something you girls will never forget. Even Sherry. After we left the gym, Leon and Carlos had stopped at this jewelry shop to get Claire and Rebecca something. Leon got something for Sherry too. I'll give you my present the night before we go. Then Leon went to this auction booth and won him a Playstation 2 and some games. After that we came back here."
Jill couldn't help but smile at her Redfield. No matter how much of a dumbass he could be she would always love him. She wouldn't want anything more than to be Jill Redfield one day. She would just have to hope.
" So, are we doing anything tonight?" Jill asked after breaking out of her thoughts.
" Uh, I don't know. Let's wait and ask the others. Until then I'm gonna catch some Z's." Chris then picked Jill up and carried her over to the bed and laid her down softly. She just giggled at him trying to be strong. Then he too laid down. Jill wiggled over to him and Chris wrapped a protective arm around her. He fell asleep right there think peacefully about his Valentine. Jill just smile, gave him a kiss on the cheek and then she too fell asleep.
Author's Note: Another chapter done. I'm exhausted. Started a new job can stress you out. And this schoolwork isn't much better. For those who are still reading this and even those who aren't I appreciate all of your support. Please review and let me know how I'm doing. There's not too much more to go. I'll try to make these last chapters the best I can. So again please review and let me know what you think of the story so far. Alrighty Then.