A/N: Thanx for all those who reviewed^_^ You all inspire me to keep goin.
And don't worry Joanne, I will finish the other fic, I'm just kinda goin
through a writer's block, but I will go back to it as soon as I can.
DISCLAIMER: I do not own any of the RE characters, bla bla bla, they're property of CAPCOM.
CHAPTER 5- PEP TALKS AND DATES
2 DAYS LATER- JILL AND REBECCA'S LIVING ROOM:
"They were stupid for doing that. It can never work out between best friends," Said Ada as she took another bite of her dairy milk, Cadbury chocolate. She sat closely next to Leon, Jill on his other side. Chris and Sherry sat on the other couch, and Claire, Carlos and Rebecca were sprawled on the floor in front of Jill's home cinema.
The gang decided to have a movie marathon for that night and rented about 5 movies. The one they were watching now was 'Boys and Girls', which was Sherry's choice.
Leon turned to Ada giving her a questioning look. "Why wouldn't it work out?"
Ada sighed looking annoyed. "Well, because it's way too risky. You do something wrong and you'll have too much to lose."
"Yeah, but then being best friends with your partner is an important basis for a successful relationship." Argued Leon.
"I don't think so. They usually NEVER work out. Don't argue with me Leon, I'm more experienced and I've seen people who have been the best of friends fall hardest." Replied Ada.
"Ok, whatever," said Leon looking back to the screen, obviously also annoyed.
"You mean hardest, love wise?" Asked Sherry, who was enjoying the fact that Leon and Ada were arguing. She wanted Leon and Claire to get together anyway. It had been her wish since the Raccoon incident.
"No, as in falling flat on their face with a failed relationship." Ada answered rolling her eyes.
"Yeah but if you fall in love with someone you just met without knowing a thing about them....well it doesn't sound like the beginning of a good relationship either." Joined in Claire.
"It works way better than being best friends first." Said Ada staring straight into Claire's eyes and exchanged lightning bolts.
"I'll have to also disagree Ada. After all a person NEEDS to become best friends with their partner in order to have it work out. In the case of marriage for example, your husband will have to be your protector, your best friend and your lover and you'll live a happy marriage. If you're best friends from earlier then that's a bonus." Said Jill coming to Claire's aid. She was now totally realizing what might be going on.
"I totally agree Jill," said Rebecca smiling over at Carlos as he took her hand in his.
"Can we concentrate on the movie please?" Complained Chris, who had no idea of the importance of this argument anyway.
"Yes, lets." Said Claire and Ada at the same time. Claire did it knowing that's what Ada would say and she had to force herself from cracking up afterwards.
Jill got up and walked off to the kitchen motioning for Claire to follow.
"What's up?" Asked Claire as she sat at the kitchen table.
"You really like Leon, don't you?" Asked Jill grinning widely.
Claire blushed slightly, looking at the ground for a moment. "Yeah...I do," she finally answered. She couldn't keep it in anymore and it was the perfect time to have a girlfriend around. Atleast she can tell Jill her feelings now.
"I knew it!" Jill said getting over excited. "You'd better get him, before Ada makes her move."
"I can't! He's still head over heels over that fake slut; I'm not gonna embarrass myself by chasing after him like an idiot!"
"Shhh, not so loud or they might hear...look I'm not telling you to go after him. You gotta make it in a way where HE'LL come after YOU. Us women gotta keep our pride after all." Said Jill folding her arms.
"Yeah ok, but there's this one big, bitchy problem called ADA." Answered Claire, looking over at the living room to see if anyone had heard.
"Oh please, I'm sure Leon lurrrves you!" Teased Jill.
"Yeah, I wish....I somehow doubt that though. Wonder why, maybe it's coz for the last 3 years he hasn't made ONE move!" Whispered Claire, rolling her eyes.
"Whatever, you're both blind and too afraid that the other doesn't feel the same way. Now tell me Claire. When was the last time you went on a date?" Jill said raising her brows in question.
"Umm...about 3 and a half years ago. Why?" Asked a confused Claire.
"Oh my GOD Claire! You must be IN LOVE with this guy to hold out for that long."
"Well I am in love with him." Claire said looking at Jill innocently.
"Wow. You've kept it in this whole time you bitch, why didn't you tell ME!" Jill whispered loudly looking hurt.
"Hey Jill! Claire! You guys comin or what?" Shouted Chris from the living room.
"We'll be there later, just fixing up some..hot chocolate. You guys want some?" Jill shouted back.
"SURE!" They all answered, but Carlos and Ada who disliked hot chocolate.
"Anyways, what were we saying?...Oh yeah, so why the hell didn't you tell me?" Jill asked again, as she took some milk out from the fridge.
"Sorry. I guess I was too afraid." Shrugged Claire.
"Well if you hide anything else from me I'm kickin your ass...Ok so now we have to find a way of getting lover boy to admit his love to you." Said Jill putting a hand on her waist and the other on her chin in thought.
"Oh God," mumbled Claire under her breath, almost slapping herself on the head. Jill just won't give up.
"I know!" Jill squealed in excitement. "Go out with a guy. Make him jealous!" She rubbed her hands together and skipped in animation.
Claire smiled. That was what she was planning to do earlier anyway. "Jill, I think that's the perfect idea!" Both girls giggled and gave each other high fives.
'Atleast this way I'll know if he so much as CARES what I do.'
THE NEXT DAY- CHRIS AND CLAIRE'S HOUSE:
Claire had it all planned out. She had been asked out a dozen times before and the last time was about two weeks ago. She always refused because she was too set on Leon, but this time things will be different.
'Two can play that game, Leon.' She thought grinning mischievously to herself. All she had to do now was call Mark Thornton, a guy who she knew since high school and now worked in New Mexico. He's been after her for months now and recently asked her to go out to a charity ball with him that was funded by his parents. Yes they were loaded. Now all she has to do is calling him back and take him on for that offer.
Claire ran down the stairs quickly, making sure she uses the phone where Leon was sitting. She knew it was a bit mean of her to be using Mark this way, but she thought of it as just a one-time thing, so it won't be like she was playing him on or anything.
She grabbed the phone and quickly dialed Mark's cell phone number. The phone only rang a few time before it was answered by Mark.
"Hello?"
"Hey Mark!" Said Claire glancing over at Leon who was now staring at her. She looked away quickly.
"C-Claire. How are you!" Said Mark getting over excited on the other line.
"I'm fine thanks...I was just wondering if that BALL was still going on?"
"Uh.yeah, yeah! You wanna come?"
"I'd love to." She said smiling.
"G-Great! Well then, I'll pick you up tomorrow at 8?"
"Sure, 8 is just fine. I'll see you then."
"Ok! See you!"
Claire put down the phone and glanced at Leon again. He looked away quickly, hiding a frown.
"So what was that about?" he asked.
"Well, looks like I've got a date for tomorrow. It's about time too, don't you think?" She said smiling and sitting next to him.
"Uh..yeah. Who is he anyway?" Leon asked looking urgent.
"An old friend. He's really nice too, so I thought, heck why not." She looked at Leon, simply enjoying the disappointment showing on his face.
'Leon, watch me as I make you squiiirrrmmm.'
A/N: Ok that's it for this chapter! Review please^_^ Well it's back to school tomorrow, unfortunately, so I'll be updating every 2-4 days, just to let ya know!
DISCLAIMER: I do not own any of the RE characters, bla bla bla, they're property of CAPCOM.
CHAPTER 5- PEP TALKS AND DATES
2 DAYS LATER- JILL AND REBECCA'S LIVING ROOM:
"They were stupid for doing that. It can never work out between best friends," Said Ada as she took another bite of her dairy milk, Cadbury chocolate. She sat closely next to Leon, Jill on his other side. Chris and Sherry sat on the other couch, and Claire, Carlos and Rebecca were sprawled on the floor in front of Jill's home cinema.
The gang decided to have a movie marathon for that night and rented about 5 movies. The one they were watching now was 'Boys and Girls', which was Sherry's choice.
Leon turned to Ada giving her a questioning look. "Why wouldn't it work out?"
Ada sighed looking annoyed. "Well, because it's way too risky. You do something wrong and you'll have too much to lose."
"Yeah, but then being best friends with your partner is an important basis for a successful relationship." Argued Leon.
"I don't think so. They usually NEVER work out. Don't argue with me Leon, I'm more experienced and I've seen people who have been the best of friends fall hardest." Replied Ada.
"Ok, whatever," said Leon looking back to the screen, obviously also annoyed.
"You mean hardest, love wise?" Asked Sherry, who was enjoying the fact that Leon and Ada were arguing. She wanted Leon and Claire to get together anyway. It had been her wish since the Raccoon incident.
"No, as in falling flat on their face with a failed relationship." Ada answered rolling her eyes.
"Yeah but if you fall in love with someone you just met without knowing a thing about them....well it doesn't sound like the beginning of a good relationship either." Joined in Claire.
"It works way better than being best friends first." Said Ada staring straight into Claire's eyes and exchanged lightning bolts.
"I'll have to also disagree Ada. After all a person NEEDS to become best friends with their partner in order to have it work out. In the case of marriage for example, your husband will have to be your protector, your best friend and your lover and you'll live a happy marriage. If you're best friends from earlier then that's a bonus." Said Jill coming to Claire's aid. She was now totally realizing what might be going on.
"I totally agree Jill," said Rebecca smiling over at Carlos as he took her hand in his.
"Can we concentrate on the movie please?" Complained Chris, who had no idea of the importance of this argument anyway.
"Yes, lets." Said Claire and Ada at the same time. Claire did it knowing that's what Ada would say and she had to force herself from cracking up afterwards.
Jill got up and walked off to the kitchen motioning for Claire to follow.
"What's up?" Asked Claire as she sat at the kitchen table.
"You really like Leon, don't you?" Asked Jill grinning widely.
Claire blushed slightly, looking at the ground for a moment. "Yeah...I do," she finally answered. She couldn't keep it in anymore and it was the perfect time to have a girlfriend around. Atleast she can tell Jill her feelings now.
"I knew it!" Jill said getting over excited. "You'd better get him, before Ada makes her move."
"I can't! He's still head over heels over that fake slut; I'm not gonna embarrass myself by chasing after him like an idiot!"
"Shhh, not so loud or they might hear...look I'm not telling you to go after him. You gotta make it in a way where HE'LL come after YOU. Us women gotta keep our pride after all." Said Jill folding her arms.
"Yeah ok, but there's this one big, bitchy problem called ADA." Answered Claire, looking over at the living room to see if anyone had heard.
"Oh please, I'm sure Leon lurrrves you!" Teased Jill.
"Yeah, I wish....I somehow doubt that though. Wonder why, maybe it's coz for the last 3 years he hasn't made ONE move!" Whispered Claire, rolling her eyes.
"Whatever, you're both blind and too afraid that the other doesn't feel the same way. Now tell me Claire. When was the last time you went on a date?" Jill said raising her brows in question.
"Umm...about 3 and a half years ago. Why?" Asked a confused Claire.
"Oh my GOD Claire! You must be IN LOVE with this guy to hold out for that long."
"Well I am in love with him." Claire said looking at Jill innocently.
"Wow. You've kept it in this whole time you bitch, why didn't you tell ME!" Jill whispered loudly looking hurt.
"Hey Jill! Claire! You guys comin or what?" Shouted Chris from the living room.
"We'll be there later, just fixing up some..hot chocolate. You guys want some?" Jill shouted back.
"SURE!" They all answered, but Carlos and Ada who disliked hot chocolate.
"Anyways, what were we saying?...Oh yeah, so why the hell didn't you tell me?" Jill asked again, as she took some milk out from the fridge.
"Sorry. I guess I was too afraid." Shrugged Claire.
"Well if you hide anything else from me I'm kickin your ass...Ok so now we have to find a way of getting lover boy to admit his love to you." Said Jill putting a hand on her waist and the other on her chin in thought.
"Oh God," mumbled Claire under her breath, almost slapping herself on the head. Jill just won't give up.
"I know!" Jill squealed in excitement. "Go out with a guy. Make him jealous!" She rubbed her hands together and skipped in animation.
Claire smiled. That was what she was planning to do earlier anyway. "Jill, I think that's the perfect idea!" Both girls giggled and gave each other high fives.
'Atleast this way I'll know if he so much as CARES what I do.'
THE NEXT DAY- CHRIS AND CLAIRE'S HOUSE:
Claire had it all planned out. She had been asked out a dozen times before and the last time was about two weeks ago. She always refused because she was too set on Leon, but this time things will be different.
'Two can play that game, Leon.' She thought grinning mischievously to herself. All she had to do now was call Mark Thornton, a guy who she knew since high school and now worked in New Mexico. He's been after her for months now and recently asked her to go out to a charity ball with him that was funded by his parents. Yes they were loaded. Now all she has to do is calling him back and take him on for that offer.
Claire ran down the stairs quickly, making sure she uses the phone where Leon was sitting. She knew it was a bit mean of her to be using Mark this way, but she thought of it as just a one-time thing, so it won't be like she was playing him on or anything.
She grabbed the phone and quickly dialed Mark's cell phone number. The phone only rang a few time before it was answered by Mark.
"Hello?"
"Hey Mark!" Said Claire glancing over at Leon who was now staring at her. She looked away quickly.
"C-Claire. How are you!" Said Mark getting over excited on the other line.
"I'm fine thanks...I was just wondering if that BALL was still going on?"
"Uh.yeah, yeah! You wanna come?"
"I'd love to." She said smiling.
"G-Great! Well then, I'll pick you up tomorrow at 8?"
"Sure, 8 is just fine. I'll see you then."
"Ok! See you!"
Claire put down the phone and glanced at Leon again. He looked away quickly, hiding a frown.
"So what was that about?" he asked.
"Well, looks like I've got a date for tomorrow. It's about time too, don't you think?" She said smiling and sitting next to him.
"Uh..yeah. Who is he anyway?" Leon asked looking urgent.
"An old friend. He's really nice too, so I thought, heck why not." She looked at Leon, simply enjoying the disappointment showing on his face.
'Leon, watch me as I make you squiiirrrmmm.'
A/N: Ok that's it for this chapter! Review please^_^ Well it's back to school tomorrow, unfortunately, so I'll be updating every 2-4 days, just to let ya know!