A/N: Sorry I took a while for this chapter. Yeah I had a short break and
all but I was so happy about not doing any work that I decided to not do
work AT ALL. Like basically I lazed about those 4 days doing whatever came
to mind. Anyways hope you guys like this chapter! This is the real chapter
10.
DISCLAIMER: I don't own the RE characters.but Mark Thornton and his roommate are mine. (Lucky me!!)
CHAPTER 10- CONFESSION
Claire stepped into the room carefully; watching Mark as he ran over to the couch and tossed away a piece of dirty laundry, which probably belonged to his friend since Claire knew Mark was a clean freak. His roommate must be torturing him with his messiness.
"I'm sorry. The place isn't usually this messy, it's just that Danny had the whole place to himself last night and I was too tired to clean up after I got back," he said smiling nervously. "So you want anything to drink?"
"No that's okay. This shouldn't take too long anyway, right?" she said, raising a brow.
Mark gulped, "Uh, yeah, of course."
Claire sat down and made herself comfortable as she kicked away a playstation 2 controller softly with her foot. Danny went back into his bedroom, probably to finish off his sleep as Mark sat in the chair opposite of Claire. He couldn't get further if he tried.
Claire smiled, tapping her fingers impatiently, "So....mind telling me now, how Ada got your number?"
"Claire, it's not what you think. There is NOTHING going on between me and Ada. I swear!" He said defensively.
Claire couldn't hold herself any longer and laughed. Did Mark actually believe that she was jealous of Ada which is why she came to him demanding how he got her number? As if he was cheating on her?
Mark looked at her confused, and waited till she calmed down. Claire shook her head slowly, still smiling. "Mark, I'm not accusing you of doing anything with Ada. I just wanna know WHY she would have your number. Could you please just tell me that?"
Mark played with his fingers nervously. "Well," he coughed and took a sip of his water, "sure you don't want anything to drink?"
"MARK!!"
"Okay, okay! Uh.....I'm not allowed to tell you."
"Why not?"
"Cause Ada told me not to."
"Please??"
"Sorry," replied Mark shrugging his shoulders.
"Oh my GOD! This is so friggin childish!" Claire shouted in frustration. This was definitely primary school attitude and she wasn't going to take it anymore. She walked over to Mark slamming a hand on the table in front of him threateningly. "I am really NOT in the mood for this shit. Either you tell me now and I spare your life, or I'll be kickin your ass like I did back in 9th grade." she said it calmly and sternly, which made it all the more frightening.
Mark's face went a brighter shade of pink, fear visible in his eyes. Getting Claire angry was definitely the wrong way to go, and what happened to him in ninth grade was pure proof of that. He looked up at her demanding eyes and gave in.
"I met up with Leon and Ada at the mall one day and we talked about..you. I kinda told her how I felt about you and she asked for my number. That's it really." He said, feeling ashamed of the silliness of it all.
"You talked about me with Ada AND Leon?" she asked, still confused about everything, but softening her tone.
"No. Leon went to purchase new couches or something. I think it's cause his house was flooded."
"Well, why did she take your number?? Did she ever call you?"
Mark blushed deeply. "She said she would help me get you. I mean it was really nice of her and all so I agreed. She said she'd tell me if you liked me, and..."
"Yeah??"
"Well she called me up after you accepted my offer on that date. She told me you really liked me and how you liked guys that were 'in your face'. You know, that you went for more gutsy guys who could kiss you on the first date. So she advised me to be gutsy." He felt guilt and embarrassment for confessing all this to Claire even though Ada had told him not to mention it to her.
Claire frowned giving a loud sigh. 'Why would Ada do something like that? Is she seriously THAT desperate to hook me up with anyone? Man I feel bad now. I mean Mark did all this cause he likes me, and I'm sitting here treating him like crap. Better tell him the truth.."
Claire looked up at Mark and smiled and he smiled back relaxing a little bit. "I'm sorry to put you through all this Mark. You're great and all, but..I don't think we have enough in common. Know what I mean? So let's forget about the whole going out thing, ok?" she said, trying to be as nice as possible, but not finding the right words and failing miserably.
Mark looked down nodding, "Yeah I get it. It was too good to be true anyway."
Claire placed a hand on his shoulder, "aww come on. We'll always be friends. Seriously what's wrong with you? Who wants a girl that gets into fights with half the guys in the neighborhood anyway?" she said jokingly.
Mark laughed a little, "Yeah I guess you're right. So you're not angry at me or anything?"
"Please, I thought it was something worse! Besides Ada shouldn't butt into things which aren't her business." She said, rolling her eyes. "Well I gotta run. Thanks for telling me though."
Mark followed her out the door, "you won't tell Ada that I told you this, right?"
Claire stopped for a second and chuckled, "don't worry. It's not even good enough to mention. Later!" She then ran to her motorbike, slipped her helmet on and started the engine.
'That was weird. It's as though she was hoping Mark would kiss me just as her and Leon got back. Can I even be bothered with Leon anymore?? I mean he thinks I'm easy!' she snickered at the thought as she drove down the street. 'But if I just sit there and watch Ada and Leon get married and a have a million kids, it'll be like she's won without a fight. And no matter how hard I try I can't stop loving that jerk! It's so annoying!! Guess it's time for plan B.'
JILL AND REBECCA'S HOUSE- LATER THAT AFTERNOON:
Carlos and Rebecca had just called everyone into an emergency meeting. They obviously had an announcement to make. Chris sat on the couch next to Jill and Ada. Leon and Sherry decided to sprawl down on the floor and make themselves comfortable. Now there was only one person missing.
"Hey, Claire isn't here," said Carlos as he navigated the room around him.
"Oh, I noticed the minute I walked in. Since the house was peaceful and all." Said Chris, chuckling. Everyone joined in but Leon stared straight ahead.
"I tried calling her on her mobile but she has it switched off," said Rebecca.
"We can't give our announcement without Claire," added Carlos folding his arms in front of him.
"Why? We already know you're getting married. Is Rebecca pregnant now or something??" asked Jill looking over at Rebecca hopingly. She wanted badly to be an aunt, and since she had no siblings, Rebecca was like her younger sister.
"No! It's just..." Rebecca looked over at Carlos as if asking for permission to continue.
Carlos sighed, "you might as well tell them. Claire can find out later."
"Ok. We decided to move up our wedding. We're gonna have it in 2 weeks," Rebecca said finally, giving them all a big smile.
"2 weeks?? Isn't that a bit soon?" said Chris, wondering why on earth they'd change it so suddenly.
"Well, Barry's wife's mother is getting her open heart surgery soon, and they won't be able to come to the wedding if we have it later than that. I want everybody to come." Explained Rebecca.
"Oh, okay then. I guess it's best that way. Wow this is happening even sooner now!" answered Chris, nodding his head as he spoke.
"Leon? Why are you being so quiet?" asked Carlos, walking up to Leon and examining his face.
"Well I got nothing to say. Chris stole the words out of my mouth."
"Where IS Claire? It's getting late!" said Chris annoyed.
"It's only 8:30 Chris," replied Sherry, rolling her eyes.
"Well she's been gone all day. Maybe she's with Mark?" said Ada, looking over at Leon who turned his face towards the window.
"I don't like Mark. He's a geek and he's obsessed with Claire," said Sherry scrunching her nose.
"Sherry, that's not nice," replied Jill, giggling non-the less.
"Well it's true. Can't believe she went out with him!"
"Well, I think he's sexy in that geeky sorta way. I think Claire should go for it. I mean she's been single long enough. What do YOU think Leon?" Jill reached down and pinched Sherry, as if telling her to keep quiet.
Sherry, who had her mouth open, quickly got the point and closed it. She could see what Jill was trying to do, and she wasn't stupid. She knew Claire and Leon had certain hidden feelings for each other and acted like children about it. It's ironic that Sherry is the one to think that way of them.
Leon gave a bitter chuckle and shrugged. "As far as I'm concerned, Claire could do whatever she wants. I mean she DOES like him doesn't she?"
"Yeah she does, she told me all about it!" Said Sherry, joining in the game. What she said was obviously not what Leon had wanted to hear so she continued. "Like she said he was the best kisser EVER and that he was soo cute, and like he may be the ONE, ya'know?" she said nodding knowingly. Jill rolled her eyes and almost slapped herself. Sherry definitely pushed this one.
Chris, Rebecca and Carlos didn't know what was going on and so they kept glancing at everyone in the room, looking genuinely confused. Finally all eyes were on Leon.
Leon could feel everyone staring at him and felt his face grow hot. Was it some kind of pleasure ride torturing him like this?
"So yeah! I think Claire should go for it too!" Sherry said smiling and feeling victorious.
"I thought you just said you hated him and he was a geek. That was a 180 degree change," said Leon, gritting his teeth.
"Oh did I? My bad! Nah he's cool...I mean we might as well get used to him since he'll be a part of our fam-" Jill nudged Sherry quickly in an attempt to shut her up. Sherry spun around mouthing an 'ouch' to Jill and Jill widened her eyes and made the 'slit throat' movement with her hands, as if to say 'cut it out already!'
"Ok whoever's confused, raise your hands," said Chris raising both his hands and legs to emphasize his point. This was followed by Carlos, Ada and Rebecca raising their hands also.
Jill playfully hit Chris's legs down, since his smelly feet were inches away from her face. This only made Chris wiggle his toes at Jill causing her to pretend to vomit. "Seriously Chris that's sick, put your legs down! And wash your damn feet!" She said in between laughs.
Chris grabbed his foot raising it to his nose, giving it two sniffs. "Ah, the wonderful smell of rotten cheese."
"EEWWWWW!!" Everyone said in unison.
"Helloooooooo everyone!!" Came Claire's voice from the front door's direction.
"Well speak of the devil," Ada said with a smirk.
Moments later the group was greeted by an over hyper Claire. She looked over at everyone smiling, but her smile faded when her eyes met Leon's and they both looked away from each other.
"Hey Claire! Becky and Carlos are getting married 2 weeks earlier!" Blurted out Sherry, before anyone else could even think of passing the news.
Claire's eyes widened. "Really?? So soon?"
Carlos frowned at Sherry who gave him a huge toothy smile, then cleared his throat. "Yeah, we decided it's the best time for everyone. Mainly for Barry's family though."
"Ohh, ok. So we gotta get organized then! Where's it gonna be? Where are you getting the wedding gown from??"Asked Claire excitedly.
Rebecca smiled warmly at her friend. "Well, I guess we should all start planning!"
"Yay, I love wedding plans!" added Jill, clapping her hands.
Chris yawned loudly and Leon looked unamused.
"Yeah, I can't wait!" said Carlos, also getting excited.
Chris raised a brow at him. "Sometimes, I really wonder about you man."
"Oh shut up you," said Carlos in a girly voice, slapping Chris on the shoulder with a tissue.
"That's just freaky man. Don't even joke like that!" Chris said with a shudder.
"So Claire, where have you been this whole time?? You had your phone off and we couldn't call you." said Jill, moving away from Chris to give Claire enough space to squeeze in.
"Oh I was just driving my baby around town, you know, enjoying the freedom before I have to go back to college again."
Everyone went on with their normal chitchat, as they sat around eating junk food and enjoying each other's company. They always made sure to get together like this atleast once a week, but lately everyone has been busy doing their own thing.
Leon looked over at Claire nervously. She was blatantly ignoring him, and he couldn't stand it anymore. They had fights before, but they were always over silly things. But he was afraid that this time he might have truly hurt her without meaning to and he knew he was in the wrong. It was unfair to Claire that he would mistreat her like this, and it was time to make things right.
Leon walked up to Claire who was spread on the ground playing Tekken Tag with Sherry. "Hey guys what are you playing?" he asked, feeling a little stupid since he knew exactly what they were playing.
Sherry turned around and gave Leon a funny look. "We're playing a game called Tekken Tag. Remember the one you bought for me, and the one we always play atleast once a week?"
Leon ruffled Sherry's hair, mainly because he knew she hated it. "Don't be a smart ass!"
"Hey!" she said protesting, then paused the game and tackled him.
"Agh! Sherry get your knee's off my ribs!" cried out Leon, as he grabbed Sherry, lifting her with one arm onto his shoulder.
"Ahhhh! Claire help me!!" Sherry started shrieking and everyone just laughed. Leon always did that to her, ever since she was younger.
"Man Sherry would you lose some weight?!" Said Leon, laughing as he put her down. She frowned, and playfully punched his arm. Leon rubbed it, even though it didn't hurt at all.
"Leon, I'm surprised you could lift Sherry with such ease," said Ada, giving Leon a seductive smile.
Leon rubbed the back of his head, not knowing what to say, "yeah, well..."
Ada walked up to him examining his arms. "Impressive," she said simply as she traced a finger on his bicep. Leon felt his face grow hot again. Jill could've almost shot the woman. Sherry could have strangled her.
Claire felt another pang of jealousy but decided to ignore it this time. "Hey guys, I'm beat. Gonna go sleep so good night," she said waving at everyone with a weak smile.
"It's kinda early isn't it?" said Rebecca, hoping Claire would reconsider.
"I know, but I was driving ALL day so I'm exhausted. I'll see you all tomorrow!" and with that she jogged down the street to her own home.
Leon's gaze followed her and he decided it would be the best time to talk to her. "Excuse me guys," he said also running out the door.
"Ok what just happened?" asked Carlos, his mouth still full of nacho chips.
"Oh, they got into a fight AGAIN," replied Sherry.
Chris sighed. "Ah, those two. When will they grow up?"
Ada watched Leon run down the street to Claire's house. Her fists tightly clenched.
A/N: There! I made this chapter longer for your convenience^_^ But I hope it wasn't boring!! Like I love long chapters personally, but I know some people might get bored so I dunno. I don't want anyone falling asleep reading my fic @_@ Ok as you can see I was kind of on a high writing this chapter and it was REALLY late so it might seem a little odd. I have a buncha idea's so stick around! Review and tell me what you think, coz I LOOOVE getting feed back and trust me...It's greatly appreciated! Tell me your idea's, thoughts etc, and I'll see what I can do!
DISCLAIMER: I don't own the RE characters.but Mark Thornton and his roommate are mine. (Lucky me!!)
CHAPTER 10- CONFESSION
Claire stepped into the room carefully; watching Mark as he ran over to the couch and tossed away a piece of dirty laundry, which probably belonged to his friend since Claire knew Mark was a clean freak. His roommate must be torturing him with his messiness.
"I'm sorry. The place isn't usually this messy, it's just that Danny had the whole place to himself last night and I was too tired to clean up after I got back," he said smiling nervously. "So you want anything to drink?"
"No that's okay. This shouldn't take too long anyway, right?" she said, raising a brow.
Mark gulped, "Uh, yeah, of course."
Claire sat down and made herself comfortable as she kicked away a playstation 2 controller softly with her foot. Danny went back into his bedroom, probably to finish off his sleep as Mark sat in the chair opposite of Claire. He couldn't get further if he tried.
Claire smiled, tapping her fingers impatiently, "So....mind telling me now, how Ada got your number?"
"Claire, it's not what you think. There is NOTHING going on between me and Ada. I swear!" He said defensively.
Claire couldn't hold herself any longer and laughed. Did Mark actually believe that she was jealous of Ada which is why she came to him demanding how he got her number? As if he was cheating on her?
Mark looked at her confused, and waited till she calmed down. Claire shook her head slowly, still smiling. "Mark, I'm not accusing you of doing anything with Ada. I just wanna know WHY she would have your number. Could you please just tell me that?"
Mark played with his fingers nervously. "Well," he coughed and took a sip of his water, "sure you don't want anything to drink?"
"MARK!!"
"Okay, okay! Uh.....I'm not allowed to tell you."
"Why not?"
"Cause Ada told me not to."
"Please??"
"Sorry," replied Mark shrugging his shoulders.
"Oh my GOD! This is so friggin childish!" Claire shouted in frustration. This was definitely primary school attitude and she wasn't going to take it anymore. She walked over to Mark slamming a hand on the table in front of him threateningly. "I am really NOT in the mood for this shit. Either you tell me now and I spare your life, or I'll be kickin your ass like I did back in 9th grade." she said it calmly and sternly, which made it all the more frightening.
Mark's face went a brighter shade of pink, fear visible in his eyes. Getting Claire angry was definitely the wrong way to go, and what happened to him in ninth grade was pure proof of that. He looked up at her demanding eyes and gave in.
"I met up with Leon and Ada at the mall one day and we talked about..you. I kinda told her how I felt about you and she asked for my number. That's it really." He said, feeling ashamed of the silliness of it all.
"You talked about me with Ada AND Leon?" she asked, still confused about everything, but softening her tone.
"No. Leon went to purchase new couches or something. I think it's cause his house was flooded."
"Well, why did she take your number?? Did she ever call you?"
Mark blushed deeply. "She said she would help me get you. I mean it was really nice of her and all so I agreed. She said she'd tell me if you liked me, and..."
"Yeah??"
"Well she called me up after you accepted my offer on that date. She told me you really liked me and how you liked guys that were 'in your face'. You know, that you went for more gutsy guys who could kiss you on the first date. So she advised me to be gutsy." He felt guilt and embarrassment for confessing all this to Claire even though Ada had told him not to mention it to her.
Claire frowned giving a loud sigh. 'Why would Ada do something like that? Is she seriously THAT desperate to hook me up with anyone? Man I feel bad now. I mean Mark did all this cause he likes me, and I'm sitting here treating him like crap. Better tell him the truth.."
Claire looked up at Mark and smiled and he smiled back relaxing a little bit. "I'm sorry to put you through all this Mark. You're great and all, but..I don't think we have enough in common. Know what I mean? So let's forget about the whole going out thing, ok?" she said, trying to be as nice as possible, but not finding the right words and failing miserably.
Mark looked down nodding, "Yeah I get it. It was too good to be true anyway."
Claire placed a hand on his shoulder, "aww come on. We'll always be friends. Seriously what's wrong with you? Who wants a girl that gets into fights with half the guys in the neighborhood anyway?" she said jokingly.
Mark laughed a little, "Yeah I guess you're right. So you're not angry at me or anything?"
"Please, I thought it was something worse! Besides Ada shouldn't butt into things which aren't her business." She said, rolling her eyes. "Well I gotta run. Thanks for telling me though."
Mark followed her out the door, "you won't tell Ada that I told you this, right?"
Claire stopped for a second and chuckled, "don't worry. It's not even good enough to mention. Later!" She then ran to her motorbike, slipped her helmet on and started the engine.
'That was weird. It's as though she was hoping Mark would kiss me just as her and Leon got back. Can I even be bothered with Leon anymore?? I mean he thinks I'm easy!' she snickered at the thought as she drove down the street. 'But if I just sit there and watch Ada and Leon get married and a have a million kids, it'll be like she's won without a fight. And no matter how hard I try I can't stop loving that jerk! It's so annoying!! Guess it's time for plan B.'
JILL AND REBECCA'S HOUSE- LATER THAT AFTERNOON:
Carlos and Rebecca had just called everyone into an emergency meeting. They obviously had an announcement to make. Chris sat on the couch next to Jill and Ada. Leon and Sherry decided to sprawl down on the floor and make themselves comfortable. Now there was only one person missing.
"Hey, Claire isn't here," said Carlos as he navigated the room around him.
"Oh, I noticed the minute I walked in. Since the house was peaceful and all." Said Chris, chuckling. Everyone joined in but Leon stared straight ahead.
"I tried calling her on her mobile but she has it switched off," said Rebecca.
"We can't give our announcement without Claire," added Carlos folding his arms in front of him.
"Why? We already know you're getting married. Is Rebecca pregnant now or something??" asked Jill looking over at Rebecca hopingly. She wanted badly to be an aunt, and since she had no siblings, Rebecca was like her younger sister.
"No! It's just..." Rebecca looked over at Carlos as if asking for permission to continue.
Carlos sighed, "you might as well tell them. Claire can find out later."
"Ok. We decided to move up our wedding. We're gonna have it in 2 weeks," Rebecca said finally, giving them all a big smile.
"2 weeks?? Isn't that a bit soon?" said Chris, wondering why on earth they'd change it so suddenly.
"Well, Barry's wife's mother is getting her open heart surgery soon, and they won't be able to come to the wedding if we have it later than that. I want everybody to come." Explained Rebecca.
"Oh, okay then. I guess it's best that way. Wow this is happening even sooner now!" answered Chris, nodding his head as he spoke.
"Leon? Why are you being so quiet?" asked Carlos, walking up to Leon and examining his face.
"Well I got nothing to say. Chris stole the words out of my mouth."
"Where IS Claire? It's getting late!" said Chris annoyed.
"It's only 8:30 Chris," replied Sherry, rolling her eyes.
"Well she's been gone all day. Maybe she's with Mark?" said Ada, looking over at Leon who turned his face towards the window.
"I don't like Mark. He's a geek and he's obsessed with Claire," said Sherry scrunching her nose.
"Sherry, that's not nice," replied Jill, giggling non-the less.
"Well it's true. Can't believe she went out with him!"
"Well, I think he's sexy in that geeky sorta way. I think Claire should go for it. I mean she's been single long enough. What do YOU think Leon?" Jill reached down and pinched Sherry, as if telling her to keep quiet.
Sherry, who had her mouth open, quickly got the point and closed it. She could see what Jill was trying to do, and she wasn't stupid. She knew Claire and Leon had certain hidden feelings for each other and acted like children about it. It's ironic that Sherry is the one to think that way of them.
Leon gave a bitter chuckle and shrugged. "As far as I'm concerned, Claire could do whatever she wants. I mean she DOES like him doesn't she?"
"Yeah she does, she told me all about it!" Said Sherry, joining in the game. What she said was obviously not what Leon had wanted to hear so she continued. "Like she said he was the best kisser EVER and that he was soo cute, and like he may be the ONE, ya'know?" she said nodding knowingly. Jill rolled her eyes and almost slapped herself. Sherry definitely pushed this one.
Chris, Rebecca and Carlos didn't know what was going on and so they kept glancing at everyone in the room, looking genuinely confused. Finally all eyes were on Leon.
Leon could feel everyone staring at him and felt his face grow hot. Was it some kind of pleasure ride torturing him like this?
"So yeah! I think Claire should go for it too!" Sherry said smiling and feeling victorious.
"I thought you just said you hated him and he was a geek. That was a 180 degree change," said Leon, gritting his teeth.
"Oh did I? My bad! Nah he's cool...I mean we might as well get used to him since he'll be a part of our fam-" Jill nudged Sherry quickly in an attempt to shut her up. Sherry spun around mouthing an 'ouch' to Jill and Jill widened her eyes and made the 'slit throat' movement with her hands, as if to say 'cut it out already!'
"Ok whoever's confused, raise your hands," said Chris raising both his hands and legs to emphasize his point. This was followed by Carlos, Ada and Rebecca raising their hands also.
Jill playfully hit Chris's legs down, since his smelly feet were inches away from her face. This only made Chris wiggle his toes at Jill causing her to pretend to vomit. "Seriously Chris that's sick, put your legs down! And wash your damn feet!" She said in between laughs.
Chris grabbed his foot raising it to his nose, giving it two sniffs. "Ah, the wonderful smell of rotten cheese."
"EEWWWWW!!" Everyone said in unison.
"Helloooooooo everyone!!" Came Claire's voice from the front door's direction.
"Well speak of the devil," Ada said with a smirk.
Moments later the group was greeted by an over hyper Claire. She looked over at everyone smiling, but her smile faded when her eyes met Leon's and they both looked away from each other.
"Hey Claire! Becky and Carlos are getting married 2 weeks earlier!" Blurted out Sherry, before anyone else could even think of passing the news.
Claire's eyes widened. "Really?? So soon?"
Carlos frowned at Sherry who gave him a huge toothy smile, then cleared his throat. "Yeah, we decided it's the best time for everyone. Mainly for Barry's family though."
"Ohh, ok. So we gotta get organized then! Where's it gonna be? Where are you getting the wedding gown from??"Asked Claire excitedly.
Rebecca smiled warmly at her friend. "Well, I guess we should all start planning!"
"Yay, I love wedding plans!" added Jill, clapping her hands.
Chris yawned loudly and Leon looked unamused.
"Yeah, I can't wait!" said Carlos, also getting excited.
Chris raised a brow at him. "Sometimes, I really wonder about you man."
"Oh shut up you," said Carlos in a girly voice, slapping Chris on the shoulder with a tissue.
"That's just freaky man. Don't even joke like that!" Chris said with a shudder.
"So Claire, where have you been this whole time?? You had your phone off and we couldn't call you." said Jill, moving away from Chris to give Claire enough space to squeeze in.
"Oh I was just driving my baby around town, you know, enjoying the freedom before I have to go back to college again."
Everyone went on with their normal chitchat, as they sat around eating junk food and enjoying each other's company. They always made sure to get together like this atleast once a week, but lately everyone has been busy doing their own thing.
Leon looked over at Claire nervously. She was blatantly ignoring him, and he couldn't stand it anymore. They had fights before, but they were always over silly things. But he was afraid that this time he might have truly hurt her without meaning to and he knew he was in the wrong. It was unfair to Claire that he would mistreat her like this, and it was time to make things right.
Leon walked up to Claire who was spread on the ground playing Tekken Tag with Sherry. "Hey guys what are you playing?" he asked, feeling a little stupid since he knew exactly what they were playing.
Sherry turned around and gave Leon a funny look. "We're playing a game called Tekken Tag. Remember the one you bought for me, and the one we always play atleast once a week?"
Leon ruffled Sherry's hair, mainly because he knew she hated it. "Don't be a smart ass!"
"Hey!" she said protesting, then paused the game and tackled him.
"Agh! Sherry get your knee's off my ribs!" cried out Leon, as he grabbed Sherry, lifting her with one arm onto his shoulder.
"Ahhhh! Claire help me!!" Sherry started shrieking and everyone just laughed. Leon always did that to her, ever since she was younger.
"Man Sherry would you lose some weight?!" Said Leon, laughing as he put her down. She frowned, and playfully punched his arm. Leon rubbed it, even though it didn't hurt at all.
"Leon, I'm surprised you could lift Sherry with such ease," said Ada, giving Leon a seductive smile.
Leon rubbed the back of his head, not knowing what to say, "yeah, well..."
Ada walked up to him examining his arms. "Impressive," she said simply as she traced a finger on his bicep. Leon felt his face grow hot again. Jill could've almost shot the woman. Sherry could have strangled her.
Claire felt another pang of jealousy but decided to ignore it this time. "Hey guys, I'm beat. Gonna go sleep so good night," she said waving at everyone with a weak smile.
"It's kinda early isn't it?" said Rebecca, hoping Claire would reconsider.
"I know, but I was driving ALL day so I'm exhausted. I'll see you all tomorrow!" and with that she jogged down the street to her own home.
Leon's gaze followed her and he decided it would be the best time to talk to her. "Excuse me guys," he said also running out the door.
"Ok what just happened?" asked Carlos, his mouth still full of nacho chips.
"Oh, they got into a fight AGAIN," replied Sherry.
Chris sighed. "Ah, those two. When will they grow up?"
Ada watched Leon run down the street to Claire's house. Her fists tightly clenched.
A/N: There! I made this chapter longer for your convenience^_^ But I hope it wasn't boring!! Like I love long chapters personally, but I know some people might get bored so I dunno. I don't want anyone falling asleep reading my fic @_@ Ok as you can see I was kind of on a high writing this chapter and it was REALLY late so it might seem a little odd. I have a buncha idea's so stick around! Review and tell me what you think, coz I LOOOVE getting feed back and trust me...It's greatly appreciated! Tell me your idea's, thoughts etc, and I'll see what I can do!