A/N: Thank you all SO much for the reviews!! That was the most reviews I
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this would have been up 4 days earlier if it weren't for my crap net
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Well I hope you all like this chapter, and I have satisfied everyone's
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DISCLAIMER: Man I think everyone gets it already. Characters aren't mine, yadi yadi yada.
CHAPTER 11- FORGIVEN
Leon ran into the house, his eyes navigating the room for any signs of Claire. She was nowhere in sight, and so he walked slowly up the stairs assuming she'd be in her room getting ready to sleep. He walked towards her bedroom door making sure he'd knock this time and not repeat his past mistakes in walking in on her as she was changing. No one answered.
"Claire? Claire come on, open up," He said softly as he knocked on the door a few more times. There was still no answer. "Claire, I just wanna apologize for earlier. Could you please let me in??"
"Leon?" came Claire's voice from behind Leon, causing him to spin quickly.
"Dammit Claire! You almost gave me a heart attack!" he said, giving a nervous laugh.
"Sorry, I was getting something from the bathroom," She said walking closer to Leon until she stood right in front of him. They both stood there in awkward silence, and Claire gave Leon a funny look. "Umm, can I go through please?" She asked, pointing at her bedroom door.
"Oh! Heheh, sorry, yeah of course," said Leon, feeling somewhat foolish for standing there like a goof that whole time. Claire raised a brow at Leon then walked in. "No wait!" he said grabbing her hand and pulling her towards him.
"Leon!" Claire said, surprised at his sudden aggressiveness.
"Ah, sorry!" he said quickly, letting go of her hand. 'Smooth. Yes that was VERY smooth Leon!' he thought running a hand through his hair and giving Claire a goofy smile. She tried her best not to smile back, but her lips deceived her by curving into a slight smile. She chuckled, giving her head a shake.
"What do you want Leon?"
"How about we go down stairs and..talk?" he suggested, his eyes begging for Claire to agree.
"There's nothing to talk about," she said in a serious tone, as she turned to her door once more and started walking in. Once again she was startled by Leon, who grabbed both her hands this time, turning her towards him gently. She avoided looking at his face, knowing that his puppy dog look would work its charms on her, and she couldn't allow herself to become vulnerable. Especially not now.
"Claire you're killing me here. Look at me," pleaded Leon softly. Claire's frown deepened, mostly because she didn't want to smile or look happy at the fact that Leon was still holding on to both her hands. Leon's hands left hers and moved to her face, cupping it and lightly moving it to face his own. This probably took around five seconds, but seemed to have happened so slowly to Claire.
"If you don't look now, you're gonna miss the pathetic face I'm making!" He said trying to use another method of getting Claire's attention, and putting on a demented face.
Claire glanced up just slightly, and then tried her best not to burst out laughing. Basically Leon stood before her, looking like a complete idiot with the face he was putting on.
"Ooh, was that a smile?? Yesss, my eyes cannot deceive me, that was the beautiful Claire Redfield smile!" said Leon, smiling back in victory.
Claire couldn't help herself and giggled, giving Leon's shoulder a punch. "You're SO annoying! Jeez, that doesn't get you off the hook, it's just that pathetic face you decided to make!"
"Yeah, I know. But you STILL smiled, AHAHA! Uh, so you're gonna listen to what I have to say now? Pretty pleaaaase?" he said, holding his hands to his chin and giving her the...yes you guessed it. The cute, puppy dog look.
"Ok, ok, FINE. Let's go down stairs," she said walking down the stairs ahead of Leon. She then hopped onto one of the couches, spreading her legs on the table in front of her. Leon did the same sitting besides her, but in a way where they both faced each other.
"Ok...I'm sorry." He said softly, with sincerity in his tone.
Claire crossed her arms in front of her. "You're gonna have to do better than that Mr. Kennedy."
"Ok, I'll try my best. You know I'm not too good with..words. But I just want you to know that, I feel like a complete dick after what I said to you this morning. Cause seriously, you KNOW I don't think you're easy, I mean jeez now that I listen to myself say it, God you have every reason to be pissed at me. Damn, what a stupid thing to say!" he said getting angry at himself and confusing Claire. "Uh, anyways," he continued, "I dunno. I guess I..I didn't see Mark as good enough for you. I mean seriously you deserve better. You're smart, beautiful, strong and he's just a... stupid, pathetic, mommy's boy, loser-"
Claire cut him off by laughing, "you done yet?"
"Umm, no. I forgot pimply, geeky and did I mention pathetic?" he said, and Claire nodded. "Oh, well yeah that too. Ok basically, I was upset cause..well yeah you deserve better! But then again it's not my place to say that, and it's none of my business and all. I'm sorry, ok? I would take it all back if I could but I spoke out of my ass this morning so I hope you don't take it to heart. I mean I'm a shit head after all, I think you even mentioned it yourself."
"No I mentioned an overgrown asshole of a jerk, with a dick the size of a maggot, egotistical inferior male, but shit head is also good." said Claire in one breath, which caused Leon's eyes to open wide as laughter escaped his lips.
"Ouch! That was...that was goood!" he said looking at Claire impressed.
"Of course. This is me we're talking about. Claire Redfield the queen of comeback lines," she said nodding her head, and giving Leon a snobby look.
"You sure are. So are we cool?" he asked.
"Ummm...you still have to apologize for what you said about my boobs," she said, trying her best not to smile.
"Huh? Ohhh, yeah the boobs. I forgot about that," he said laughing. "Yeah I definitely apologize for that. I mean your boobs are just...uh...yeah anyways let's change the subject!"
Claire laughed warm-heartedly. She hated it. She hated herself for giving in to him so easily and she hated Leon Kennedy for always winning.
"Does this mean I'm forgiven?" he asked, laughing along with her.
"Like I was ever good at staying mad," replied Claire, giving Leon a weak smile.
"Yeah you do kinda suck at that. But then again 3 years of good friendship after beating the worlds most frightening and threatening disease, you shouldn't stay mad at me for longer than 24 hours! I mean you LOVE me, and I'm just too cute for you to stay angry at me forever!"
"Ok NOW you're pushing it!" said Claire, chuckling in amusement.
Leon gave her a grin and opened his arms out to her. "Come here," he said, motioning for Claire to come over and give him a hug. She froze for a second, and then jumped on him, giving him the warm, friendly hug they always shared after making up. Leon laid his chin on her head as he stroked her arm lightly. She cuddled up next to him, making herself comfortable, and basically loving the feeling of being so close to him. For one slight moment she didn't care as much who Leon might love, whether it be her or Ada, as long as they could always remain best friends and as long as he could be happy no matter who he chose. But of course that moment now passed. She closed her eyes tight, a smile spreading across her lips. They sat there for what seemed like hours until Leon decided to break the silence.
"Claire?" he said softly, staring ahead nervously.
"Hmm?" answered Claire sleepily.
"I....I think I lo-" He stopped as he realized Claire was sleeping soundly on his chest.
He smiled; giving her face a stroke, then gently moved her in a way so that he could carry her in his arms. He then took her upstairs to her room, opening the door slightly with his foot to squeeze his way in. He laid her down on her bed and watched her peaceful face for a few moments, before kissing her forehead, and whispering a soft 'goodnight' in her ears.
A/N: Sorry this chapter was short! I promise the next one will be longer. I just wanted it to concentrate on Claire and Leon, and give a new light in their 'relationship'. I hope you guys liked this chapter! R+R, and tell me what you think!
DISCLAIMER: Man I think everyone gets it already. Characters aren't mine, yadi yadi yada.
CHAPTER 11- FORGIVEN
Leon ran into the house, his eyes navigating the room for any signs of Claire. She was nowhere in sight, and so he walked slowly up the stairs assuming she'd be in her room getting ready to sleep. He walked towards her bedroom door making sure he'd knock this time and not repeat his past mistakes in walking in on her as she was changing. No one answered.
"Claire? Claire come on, open up," He said softly as he knocked on the door a few more times. There was still no answer. "Claire, I just wanna apologize for earlier. Could you please let me in??"
"Leon?" came Claire's voice from behind Leon, causing him to spin quickly.
"Dammit Claire! You almost gave me a heart attack!" he said, giving a nervous laugh.
"Sorry, I was getting something from the bathroom," She said walking closer to Leon until she stood right in front of him. They both stood there in awkward silence, and Claire gave Leon a funny look. "Umm, can I go through please?" She asked, pointing at her bedroom door.
"Oh! Heheh, sorry, yeah of course," said Leon, feeling somewhat foolish for standing there like a goof that whole time. Claire raised a brow at Leon then walked in. "No wait!" he said grabbing her hand and pulling her towards him.
"Leon!" Claire said, surprised at his sudden aggressiveness.
"Ah, sorry!" he said quickly, letting go of her hand. 'Smooth. Yes that was VERY smooth Leon!' he thought running a hand through his hair and giving Claire a goofy smile. She tried her best not to smile back, but her lips deceived her by curving into a slight smile. She chuckled, giving her head a shake.
"What do you want Leon?"
"How about we go down stairs and..talk?" he suggested, his eyes begging for Claire to agree.
"There's nothing to talk about," she said in a serious tone, as she turned to her door once more and started walking in. Once again she was startled by Leon, who grabbed both her hands this time, turning her towards him gently. She avoided looking at his face, knowing that his puppy dog look would work its charms on her, and she couldn't allow herself to become vulnerable. Especially not now.
"Claire you're killing me here. Look at me," pleaded Leon softly. Claire's frown deepened, mostly because she didn't want to smile or look happy at the fact that Leon was still holding on to both her hands. Leon's hands left hers and moved to her face, cupping it and lightly moving it to face his own. This probably took around five seconds, but seemed to have happened so slowly to Claire.
"If you don't look now, you're gonna miss the pathetic face I'm making!" He said trying to use another method of getting Claire's attention, and putting on a demented face.
Claire glanced up just slightly, and then tried her best not to burst out laughing. Basically Leon stood before her, looking like a complete idiot with the face he was putting on.
"Ooh, was that a smile?? Yesss, my eyes cannot deceive me, that was the beautiful Claire Redfield smile!" said Leon, smiling back in victory.
Claire couldn't help herself and giggled, giving Leon's shoulder a punch. "You're SO annoying! Jeez, that doesn't get you off the hook, it's just that pathetic face you decided to make!"
"Yeah, I know. But you STILL smiled, AHAHA! Uh, so you're gonna listen to what I have to say now? Pretty pleaaaase?" he said, holding his hands to his chin and giving her the...yes you guessed it. The cute, puppy dog look.
"Ok, ok, FINE. Let's go down stairs," she said walking down the stairs ahead of Leon. She then hopped onto one of the couches, spreading her legs on the table in front of her. Leon did the same sitting besides her, but in a way where they both faced each other.
"Ok...I'm sorry." He said softly, with sincerity in his tone.
Claire crossed her arms in front of her. "You're gonna have to do better than that Mr. Kennedy."
"Ok, I'll try my best. You know I'm not too good with..words. But I just want you to know that, I feel like a complete dick after what I said to you this morning. Cause seriously, you KNOW I don't think you're easy, I mean jeez now that I listen to myself say it, God you have every reason to be pissed at me. Damn, what a stupid thing to say!" he said getting angry at himself and confusing Claire. "Uh, anyways," he continued, "I dunno. I guess I..I didn't see Mark as good enough for you. I mean seriously you deserve better. You're smart, beautiful, strong and he's just a... stupid, pathetic, mommy's boy, loser-"
Claire cut him off by laughing, "you done yet?"
"Umm, no. I forgot pimply, geeky and did I mention pathetic?" he said, and Claire nodded. "Oh, well yeah that too. Ok basically, I was upset cause..well yeah you deserve better! But then again it's not my place to say that, and it's none of my business and all. I'm sorry, ok? I would take it all back if I could but I spoke out of my ass this morning so I hope you don't take it to heart. I mean I'm a shit head after all, I think you even mentioned it yourself."
"No I mentioned an overgrown asshole of a jerk, with a dick the size of a maggot, egotistical inferior male, but shit head is also good." said Claire in one breath, which caused Leon's eyes to open wide as laughter escaped his lips.
"Ouch! That was...that was goood!" he said looking at Claire impressed.
"Of course. This is me we're talking about. Claire Redfield the queen of comeback lines," she said nodding her head, and giving Leon a snobby look.
"You sure are. So are we cool?" he asked.
"Ummm...you still have to apologize for what you said about my boobs," she said, trying her best not to smile.
"Huh? Ohhh, yeah the boobs. I forgot about that," he said laughing. "Yeah I definitely apologize for that. I mean your boobs are just...uh...yeah anyways let's change the subject!"
Claire laughed warm-heartedly. She hated it. She hated herself for giving in to him so easily and she hated Leon Kennedy for always winning.
"Does this mean I'm forgiven?" he asked, laughing along with her.
"Like I was ever good at staying mad," replied Claire, giving Leon a weak smile.
"Yeah you do kinda suck at that. But then again 3 years of good friendship after beating the worlds most frightening and threatening disease, you shouldn't stay mad at me for longer than 24 hours! I mean you LOVE me, and I'm just too cute for you to stay angry at me forever!"
"Ok NOW you're pushing it!" said Claire, chuckling in amusement.
Leon gave her a grin and opened his arms out to her. "Come here," he said, motioning for Claire to come over and give him a hug. She froze for a second, and then jumped on him, giving him the warm, friendly hug they always shared after making up. Leon laid his chin on her head as he stroked her arm lightly. She cuddled up next to him, making herself comfortable, and basically loving the feeling of being so close to him. For one slight moment she didn't care as much who Leon might love, whether it be her or Ada, as long as they could always remain best friends and as long as he could be happy no matter who he chose. But of course that moment now passed. She closed her eyes tight, a smile spreading across her lips. They sat there for what seemed like hours until Leon decided to break the silence.
"Claire?" he said softly, staring ahead nervously.
"Hmm?" answered Claire sleepily.
"I....I think I lo-" He stopped as he realized Claire was sleeping soundly on his chest.
He smiled; giving her face a stroke, then gently moved her in a way so that he could carry her in his arms. He then took her upstairs to her room, opening the door slightly with his foot to squeeze his way in. He laid her down on her bed and watched her peaceful face for a few moments, before kissing her forehead, and whispering a soft 'goodnight' in her ears.
A/N: Sorry this chapter was short! I promise the next one will be longer. I just wanted it to concentrate on Claire and Leon, and give a new light in their 'relationship'. I hope you guys liked this chapter! R+R, and tell me what you think!