A/N: Here's the next chapter. And thank u guys so so SO SO SO MUCH for the
reviews! I got all ur idea's and I'll try putting them in. The
bachelor/bachlorette party is a great idea! Thanx Frenchy! And thank u all
for ur encouragements and support. I should mention Darth since he has been
wanting this chapter for ages now and told me MANY times. That was actually
very encouraging of you and I'm flattered you like the fic so much as to
remind me of updating it whenever u see me! Thanks for that!
DISCLAIMER: I think they should get it by now0_o
SPECIAL THANKS: To Tre0220 who helped me in writing this chapter! It was her great idea that inspired me, thanks girl! *hugs*
WARNING: This might surprise u guys, and not in a very good way! But alas- do not worry.....all shall be revealed in due course~_^
CHAPTER 13- BETRAYAL AND CONFUSION
LEON:
Leon lay back in his bed replaying the events of that day and the weeks that had passed. His feelings for Claire had been drastically changing, making him more confused than he'd ever been before. About 4 months ago, he was all for the idea of Ada coming back and visiting him. He thought he could rekindle his old feelings of her and for once in his last 3 years not be so alone. But Claire had always been the object in his way, and he didn't know where or when he started to see her in that whole, new different light.
Sure he loved her more than anything. They've been neighbours and best friends for 3 years, doing almost everything together. Leon went out on the occasional dates, but they never worked out in his benefit. But Claire seemed to not want to be involved romantically with any man since Umbrella's defeat.
'Did she seriously love Steve that much? Can someone truly fall in love in such a short period of time?' Leon wondered, as he turned on his back to stare up at the ceiling, which wasn't particularly that interesting to stare at. This of course brought him to the subject of him and Ada. He had only known her for a couple of hours, yet they had grown considerably close. He didn't love her of course, but if they were given time then these feelings could have grown to love.
Leon was never good at handling rejections, especially when they involved matters of the heart. Claire's reaction earlier had hit him as a huge blow. He felt that she had rejected his feelings, even when they were never given the chance to be mentioned, but his heart couldn't handle it if he were to tell her and if she did reject him verbally. A great, solid friendship was at risk and he would rather be locked up in a cage of lickers than mess it up.
He had come to the conclusion that he was in fact, in love with Claire. He loved everything about her. Her mischievous smile when she knows she's done something wrong. The way her eyes sparkle as she speaks her mind with passion, even with the silliest topics. The way her hair always seemed to fall over her face and even the fact that she was sometimes so insufferable to him with her constant arguing and bickering. He had been tempted to kiss her lips many times just to shut her up. No one affected him the way she did, and her opinions had always been of great importance to him. And above all her respected and admired her. She wasn't the type to play around and flirt, and from her actions during their many horrible encounters with Umbrella had proven to him how loyal she truly was. Her determination and wit were also striking. Frankly he could go on forever praising the stormy eyed, young woman, and wished she actually knew just how amazing she is.
This realisation, of what has been the obvious for so long, would also be the reason to his pain. The fact that he loved her and felt that she didn't feel the same way was hurting him tremendously. He hadn't been reacting to Ada's attempts for that reason, but now he could no longer live in hopes that Claire would somehow miraculously jump into his arms. Maybe he hadn't been that fair to Ada. Maybe he should try giving her a chance if Claire so obviously didn't even want to hear a thing he wanted to say. Sure, his heart would be with Claire, but this kind of love would surely fade out if it weren't fed, and he was a man and he had his needs.
Leon sighed, putting both hands behind his head. At this rate he would never get to sleep, and in a way he didn't want it to be morning. He'd have to face Claire again.
CLAIRE:
Claire was not having the easiest time sleeping either. Leon had needed to tell her something and she just blew him off, which made her feel somewhat guilty. She hated herself for being so weak, for not wanting to hear whatever Leon might have wanted to confess, in fear that it would be his 'undying love' to Ada.
'Pssh! Undying love my ass!' She thought bitterly turning her face towards Ada's bed across the room. Ada was sound asleep, without even an inkling of the pain she had caused Claire ever since she decided to show up again. Claire doesn't usually dislike people just because they might go for the same man as she does, but it was just Ada's character and personality that annoyed Claire to no limitation. Always being secretive, hardly smiling, and not exactly fun to hang around with. Basically she was her opposite. Exotic, mysterious, quiet, flirty and BORING. Probably her flirtiness was her most annoying characteristic of all, especially when using it on Leon.
Claire turned her thoughts back to Leon and how she managed to hurt him earlier, by not wanting to listen to what he had to say. Claire felt bad for that, and knew that she was meant to be a better friend. Even if Leon wanted to talk to her about Ada, of his marriage plans or God knows what else, she should have been there to listen as a friend and put her feelings aside. Unfortunately Claire was totally ruled by emotions.
'Guess I'll apologise tomorrow,' she thought as she remembered the hurt on Leon's face. 'So I'll ask about what he wanted to tell me, and hopefully it won't be about Ada, although I bet it WILL be, but if it's not then great!'
Claire turned on her back again and watched the ceiling, which was full of glow in the dark stars. She had come to the conclusion that no matter what, she will have to tell him her feelings of her sooner or later. She didn't know when she'd get the courage to do it, but she knew she wanted them out of the way as soon as possible. But she'd have to avoid him during her time of inner conflict.
SOME DAYS LATER:
A couple of days had gone by since the day Leon had talked to Claire, but to him it seemed like forever. He hadn't talked to Claire since. He was afraid to even look at her; her stormy eyes seemed more intimidating to him.
Claire returned the same feelings, spending most of her time in college, doing various assignments and hardly ever being home. Ada got to spend more time with Leon, but was silently getting fed up with the way he and Claire had been acting. Even though they weren't talking, the looks they kept stealing from each other said it all to her. It was time for her to act soon.
"Leon," she said quietly from behind him stepping into the living room, "I need to tell you something."
He turned around to see Ada wearing a similar dress to the one when he met her in Raccoon. She moved closer to him, her hips swaying this way and that, making sure to keep his eyes locked on her and nowhere else. She would make sure that soon his heart was only thinking of her too.
"What's up?" He asked, furrowing his brows in concern at the seriousness of her tone.
Ada looked down for a moment biting her lower lip and trying to look in deep thought. She finally looked up at him and said, "I'm planning on leaving soon. Things haven't worked out they way I've planned and I need to find..." Leon lowered his eyes. He looked so innocent to her now, which overwhelmed her with lust. 'This won't be hard at all.....'
"Why the sudden decision? I thought you were gonna stay for Rebecca and Carlos's wedding," he said, shoving both hands in his jeans pocket and giving her a look she could never refuse. Similar to those in Raccoon city when he'd plead for her to stop running away.
"Umm.."
" Well I can't force you to stay, but I'd like you too," he said with a grin, at her loss for words. She flashed him a smile that only the devil himself could mimic, and then walked to him, so that they could feel the heat between each other.
"Leon, I don't want to leave, but you are giving me no other choice. I've come here to be with you, and you are always chasing geese. For your sake, I hope you get over Claire before I leave, otherwise you are losing both the women of your dreams, and let me assure you, if I leave, I'm gone."
Leon was extremely surprised at Ada's sudden burst of truth. That was definitely the last thing he thought she would say but he was afraid to lose someone he had a chance with again. He knew that in many ways she was right, and he quite honestly couldn't bear it.
She was so close, if he wanted, he could reach her right now, take her in his arms, and she could make him forget Claire ever existed. The thought sent a shudder down his spine. 'As if Claire never existed?' he repeated. That would also be unbearable to him, because he surely could never wipe his feelings for Claire. 'Why is all this so bloody confusing??'
"Ada," he started, not knowing exactly what he wanted to say. He drew in his breath and decided to be open just once. Let it all out, and maybe Ada could help him. Maybe she would listen and not blow him off. "I'm scared. My mind is in a big mess and I don't know what to do or which path to choose. I'd think after what happened in Raccoon, I could never be scared of anything again, but the truth of the matter is, I'm scared of losing another person I care about. And I'm scared of losing you all over again." He held his breath wandering if anything he had said just made sense. He wanted Claire, but it's been as though fate was against them. Maybe Ada would now make things easier by choosing for him.
She wrapped her arms around him tightly so he knew she wasn't letting go. "I promise, I'll never leave again," she said rubbing his back.
'A piece of cake', she thought, and she took her first taste of the cake she rightfully deserved. 'This boy is MINE!'
She leaned in and her lips touched his softly. He wrapped his arms around her tiny waste and tried to indulge himself in the pure ecstasy that he'd wanted ever since Raccoon, but couldn't help feeling a sort of emptiness at the pit of his stomach.
Claire couldn't have picked a better time to come strolling down the stairs if she tried. She caught glimpse of the wrapped up Leon and Ada in their oh- so-blissful moment, and gasped louder than she had intended.
Leon broke away from the kiss quickly, spinning around quickly to face a very flushed and betrayed looking Claire. He was lost for words.
"Oh hi Claire, good morning," said Ada cheerfully.
Claire turned to Ada with a look that Wesker himself couldn't manage. If looks could kill then Ada would have been in little bits and pieces scattered around the floor. She was lost for words.
"Uh....Claire, we were-" Leon started.
"Save it Kennedy!" She snapped, startling both herself, Leon and Ada. She was furious and seeing red and her mouth was much quicker than her brains. "And while you're at it, won't you two get a bloody room?! Cause honestly that was disgusting and made me feel sick to the pit of my stomach!" And with that she stormed past Leon, pushing him out of her way and out the house.
Ada laughed, "Well THAT was a sudden outburst!"
Leon however didn't find this funny at all and flashed Ada an irritated look. Why had Claire gotten so angry? Was it possible that she'd actually be JEALOUS? Leon dismissed these thoughts quickly, knowing that maybe Claire just didn't enjoy having people lip lock around her. But he couldn't stop the guilty feeling from overwhelming him. Although it was Ada who kissed him first, he had kissed Ada back, and as good as she might be, he couldn't help but feel empty. Like it wasn't right and it was not the person he was meant to be kissing.
"Well since I'm staying Leon, how about we do that tux shopping now?" She said, breaking Leon from his thoughts.
"Uh, right. Ok I guess," he said, still frowning as he let a giggly Ada drag him to the door.
A/N: Please don't kill me! I know I'm evil:p But u know it all plays a part into the story. I didn't wanna write a story were puff, Claire and Leon just get together, but I needed them to struggle first to get there so it can make more sense. As u probably noticed this was a more serious chapter. (And I suck at seriousness!) And I know Mazz might have something to say about this, but hey I'm trying to be as realistic as possible! I mean I don't wanna forget that Leon is infact a man and that all men are weak creatures (LOL, well its true!) and he'll also give into temptation at one point. Heck he's only human! So don't hate him for it, he's been waiting for Claire for SO long. Anyways, any comments on what should happen next ppl? Plz leave a review!! Even if it expresses ur hatred towards me, lol, I'm open to all kinds of comments and criticism!
DISCLAIMER: I think they should get it by now0_o
SPECIAL THANKS: To Tre0220 who helped me in writing this chapter! It was her great idea that inspired me, thanks girl! *hugs*
WARNING: This might surprise u guys, and not in a very good way! But alas- do not worry.....all shall be revealed in due course~_^
CHAPTER 13- BETRAYAL AND CONFUSION
LEON:
Leon lay back in his bed replaying the events of that day and the weeks that had passed. His feelings for Claire had been drastically changing, making him more confused than he'd ever been before. About 4 months ago, he was all for the idea of Ada coming back and visiting him. He thought he could rekindle his old feelings of her and for once in his last 3 years not be so alone. But Claire had always been the object in his way, and he didn't know where or when he started to see her in that whole, new different light.
Sure he loved her more than anything. They've been neighbours and best friends for 3 years, doing almost everything together. Leon went out on the occasional dates, but they never worked out in his benefit. But Claire seemed to not want to be involved romantically with any man since Umbrella's defeat.
'Did she seriously love Steve that much? Can someone truly fall in love in such a short period of time?' Leon wondered, as he turned on his back to stare up at the ceiling, which wasn't particularly that interesting to stare at. This of course brought him to the subject of him and Ada. He had only known her for a couple of hours, yet they had grown considerably close. He didn't love her of course, but if they were given time then these feelings could have grown to love.
Leon was never good at handling rejections, especially when they involved matters of the heart. Claire's reaction earlier had hit him as a huge blow. He felt that she had rejected his feelings, even when they were never given the chance to be mentioned, but his heart couldn't handle it if he were to tell her and if she did reject him verbally. A great, solid friendship was at risk and he would rather be locked up in a cage of lickers than mess it up.
He had come to the conclusion that he was in fact, in love with Claire. He loved everything about her. Her mischievous smile when she knows she's done something wrong. The way her eyes sparkle as she speaks her mind with passion, even with the silliest topics. The way her hair always seemed to fall over her face and even the fact that she was sometimes so insufferable to him with her constant arguing and bickering. He had been tempted to kiss her lips many times just to shut her up. No one affected him the way she did, and her opinions had always been of great importance to him. And above all her respected and admired her. She wasn't the type to play around and flirt, and from her actions during their many horrible encounters with Umbrella had proven to him how loyal she truly was. Her determination and wit were also striking. Frankly he could go on forever praising the stormy eyed, young woman, and wished she actually knew just how amazing she is.
This realisation, of what has been the obvious for so long, would also be the reason to his pain. The fact that he loved her and felt that she didn't feel the same way was hurting him tremendously. He hadn't been reacting to Ada's attempts for that reason, but now he could no longer live in hopes that Claire would somehow miraculously jump into his arms. Maybe he hadn't been that fair to Ada. Maybe he should try giving her a chance if Claire so obviously didn't even want to hear a thing he wanted to say. Sure, his heart would be with Claire, but this kind of love would surely fade out if it weren't fed, and he was a man and he had his needs.
Leon sighed, putting both hands behind his head. At this rate he would never get to sleep, and in a way he didn't want it to be morning. He'd have to face Claire again.
CLAIRE:
Claire was not having the easiest time sleeping either. Leon had needed to tell her something and she just blew him off, which made her feel somewhat guilty. She hated herself for being so weak, for not wanting to hear whatever Leon might have wanted to confess, in fear that it would be his 'undying love' to Ada.
'Pssh! Undying love my ass!' She thought bitterly turning her face towards Ada's bed across the room. Ada was sound asleep, without even an inkling of the pain she had caused Claire ever since she decided to show up again. Claire doesn't usually dislike people just because they might go for the same man as she does, but it was just Ada's character and personality that annoyed Claire to no limitation. Always being secretive, hardly smiling, and not exactly fun to hang around with. Basically she was her opposite. Exotic, mysterious, quiet, flirty and BORING. Probably her flirtiness was her most annoying characteristic of all, especially when using it on Leon.
Claire turned her thoughts back to Leon and how she managed to hurt him earlier, by not wanting to listen to what he had to say. Claire felt bad for that, and knew that she was meant to be a better friend. Even if Leon wanted to talk to her about Ada, of his marriage plans or God knows what else, she should have been there to listen as a friend and put her feelings aside. Unfortunately Claire was totally ruled by emotions.
'Guess I'll apologise tomorrow,' she thought as she remembered the hurt on Leon's face. 'So I'll ask about what he wanted to tell me, and hopefully it won't be about Ada, although I bet it WILL be, but if it's not then great!'
Claire turned on her back again and watched the ceiling, which was full of glow in the dark stars. She had come to the conclusion that no matter what, she will have to tell him her feelings of her sooner or later. She didn't know when she'd get the courage to do it, but she knew she wanted them out of the way as soon as possible. But she'd have to avoid him during her time of inner conflict.
SOME DAYS LATER:
A couple of days had gone by since the day Leon had talked to Claire, but to him it seemed like forever. He hadn't talked to Claire since. He was afraid to even look at her; her stormy eyes seemed more intimidating to him.
Claire returned the same feelings, spending most of her time in college, doing various assignments and hardly ever being home. Ada got to spend more time with Leon, but was silently getting fed up with the way he and Claire had been acting. Even though they weren't talking, the looks they kept stealing from each other said it all to her. It was time for her to act soon.
"Leon," she said quietly from behind him stepping into the living room, "I need to tell you something."
He turned around to see Ada wearing a similar dress to the one when he met her in Raccoon. She moved closer to him, her hips swaying this way and that, making sure to keep his eyes locked on her and nowhere else. She would make sure that soon his heart was only thinking of her too.
"What's up?" He asked, furrowing his brows in concern at the seriousness of her tone.
Ada looked down for a moment biting her lower lip and trying to look in deep thought. She finally looked up at him and said, "I'm planning on leaving soon. Things haven't worked out they way I've planned and I need to find..." Leon lowered his eyes. He looked so innocent to her now, which overwhelmed her with lust. 'This won't be hard at all.....'
"Why the sudden decision? I thought you were gonna stay for Rebecca and Carlos's wedding," he said, shoving both hands in his jeans pocket and giving her a look she could never refuse. Similar to those in Raccoon city when he'd plead for her to stop running away.
"Umm.."
" Well I can't force you to stay, but I'd like you too," he said with a grin, at her loss for words. She flashed him a smile that only the devil himself could mimic, and then walked to him, so that they could feel the heat between each other.
"Leon, I don't want to leave, but you are giving me no other choice. I've come here to be with you, and you are always chasing geese. For your sake, I hope you get over Claire before I leave, otherwise you are losing both the women of your dreams, and let me assure you, if I leave, I'm gone."
Leon was extremely surprised at Ada's sudden burst of truth. That was definitely the last thing he thought she would say but he was afraid to lose someone he had a chance with again. He knew that in many ways she was right, and he quite honestly couldn't bear it.
She was so close, if he wanted, he could reach her right now, take her in his arms, and she could make him forget Claire ever existed. The thought sent a shudder down his spine. 'As if Claire never existed?' he repeated. That would also be unbearable to him, because he surely could never wipe his feelings for Claire. 'Why is all this so bloody confusing??'
"Ada," he started, not knowing exactly what he wanted to say. He drew in his breath and decided to be open just once. Let it all out, and maybe Ada could help him. Maybe she would listen and not blow him off. "I'm scared. My mind is in a big mess and I don't know what to do or which path to choose. I'd think after what happened in Raccoon, I could never be scared of anything again, but the truth of the matter is, I'm scared of losing another person I care about. And I'm scared of losing you all over again." He held his breath wandering if anything he had said just made sense. He wanted Claire, but it's been as though fate was against them. Maybe Ada would now make things easier by choosing for him.
She wrapped her arms around him tightly so he knew she wasn't letting go. "I promise, I'll never leave again," she said rubbing his back.
'A piece of cake', she thought, and she took her first taste of the cake she rightfully deserved. 'This boy is MINE!'
She leaned in and her lips touched his softly. He wrapped his arms around her tiny waste and tried to indulge himself in the pure ecstasy that he'd wanted ever since Raccoon, but couldn't help feeling a sort of emptiness at the pit of his stomach.
Claire couldn't have picked a better time to come strolling down the stairs if she tried. She caught glimpse of the wrapped up Leon and Ada in their oh- so-blissful moment, and gasped louder than she had intended.
Leon broke away from the kiss quickly, spinning around quickly to face a very flushed and betrayed looking Claire. He was lost for words.
"Oh hi Claire, good morning," said Ada cheerfully.
Claire turned to Ada with a look that Wesker himself couldn't manage. If looks could kill then Ada would have been in little bits and pieces scattered around the floor. She was lost for words.
"Uh....Claire, we were-" Leon started.
"Save it Kennedy!" She snapped, startling both herself, Leon and Ada. She was furious and seeing red and her mouth was much quicker than her brains. "And while you're at it, won't you two get a bloody room?! Cause honestly that was disgusting and made me feel sick to the pit of my stomach!" And with that she stormed past Leon, pushing him out of her way and out the house.
Ada laughed, "Well THAT was a sudden outburst!"
Leon however didn't find this funny at all and flashed Ada an irritated look. Why had Claire gotten so angry? Was it possible that she'd actually be JEALOUS? Leon dismissed these thoughts quickly, knowing that maybe Claire just didn't enjoy having people lip lock around her. But he couldn't stop the guilty feeling from overwhelming him. Although it was Ada who kissed him first, he had kissed Ada back, and as good as she might be, he couldn't help but feel empty. Like it wasn't right and it was not the person he was meant to be kissing.
"Well since I'm staying Leon, how about we do that tux shopping now?" She said, breaking Leon from his thoughts.
"Uh, right. Ok I guess," he said, still frowning as he let a giggly Ada drag him to the door.
A/N: Please don't kill me! I know I'm evil:p But u know it all plays a part into the story. I didn't wanna write a story were puff, Claire and Leon just get together, but I needed them to struggle first to get there so it can make more sense. As u probably noticed this was a more serious chapter. (And I suck at seriousness!) And I know Mazz might have something to say about this, but hey I'm trying to be as realistic as possible! I mean I don't wanna forget that Leon is infact a man and that all men are weak creatures (LOL, well its true!) and he'll also give into temptation at one point. Heck he's only human! So don't hate him for it, he's been waiting for Claire for SO long. Anyways, any comments on what should happen next ppl? Plz leave a review!! Even if it expresses ur hatred towards me, lol, I'm open to all kinds of comments and criticism!