Hey everyone! I wrote this chapter on Monday, my last day to spring break, it was raining and really boring. So, I wrote this chapter to be during a rainy day. I hope you will enjoy it, any Charlie and Claire fan would. Enjoy!

Chapter Ten: The Greater Good

Two weeks later

Claire undid her apron and threw it into the dirty apron pile in the back room. It was a rainy day in Sydney and Claire felt lonely.

She hadn't seen Charlie in two days because they were both so busy. She missed him a whole lot and she knew he missed her.

But Claire was excited because Charlie was coming to pick her up from work finally and they were going to spend the whole weekend together. Claire was hurriedly trying to get everything ready for her to go out and be with Charlie.

Claire walked out of the back room to see the usual place where Charlie waited for her empty.

"Hey Claire," Kate said coming in for her shift closing her umbrella. "Charlie called me on the way to work, he told me he was running late but he'd be here soon."

"Did he say why?" Claire asked.

"His manager wouldn't let him out at regular time," Kate replied. Claire sighed and sat at the bar. Kate smiled at her and went the back room.

Claire sat at the bar and looked at the clock. It was 5:34; Charlie was suppose to be there at 5:30. Kate came back out a few minutes later tying her apron.

"Still not here?" Kate asked coming to the bar. Claire shook her head. "You want something to drink?"

"Nah, um…I'm just going to go home. If Charlie comes tell him that I'm at home," Claire said. She got up to leave but Kate stopped her.

"Claire, are you okay?" Kate asked. Claire nodded but then sniffed as tears came down her cheeks. "Aw, sweetie." Kate took her friend in her embrace. "What's the matter?"

"I miss him Kate, we haven't seen each other in so long and now we might not get to see each other today," Claire sobbed. Kate rubbed Claire's back to calm her.

"Honey, it's okay. I'm sure Charlie just got held up for a little bit, he'll be here," Kate said. Claire sniffed and pulled away wiping her eyes.

"I don't want here, I'm going home," Claire said. Kate looked at her.

"Okay, but you should call him, see if he's okay," Kate said. Claire nodded. She pulled the hood up on her sweatshirt and walked outside.

Claire walked the three blocks to the apartment and went to her room. Claire kicked her wet shoes off and then threw her wet sweatshirt in the hamper.

Claire looked at herself in the mirror. Her hair was a wet and tatted mass clinging to her face. Her eyes were red from crying in the diner which made her mascara run. She took a tissue and wiped the wet mascara off.

Claire then turned on her stereo and pulled on Charlie's black hoodie and laid on the bed. She was grateful that everyone else was working and not at home, she wanted some alone time to herself.

Claire laid there for awhile and sang along to the stereo somberly. She hated being away from Charlie for an hour how did she manage to survive these three days?

A knock on her door made her jump. She got up and walked over to it. "Who is it?" she asked.

"Claire, it's Charlie," Charlie said softly and solemnly from behind the door. Claire sighed and opened it excited. Charlie stood there and looked at her. "Hi," he said. Claire didn't utter a word she just jumped onto him and clung onto his chest.

"Charlie, I missed you," she whispered into his chest. Charlie kissed the top of her head.

"I missed you too love," he said tightening his embrace around her. Claire looked up at him and Charlie lifted her chin up farther and kissed her softly.

"Let's sit down," Claire said taking his hand and closing her bedroom door. Charlie sat on the bed and Claire sat next to him. Charlie turned to her and pulled her in for a big kiss. When they pulled away Claire looked up at him. "Where were you this afternoon?"

"I'm sorry, my asshole of a boss wouldn't let me leave until I handled some stocking I had to do," Charlie said. "It took me forever, as soon as I was done I raced to the diner but Kate said you left."

"Yeah, I'm sorry, I didn't think you'd come," Claire said placing her head on his chest. Charlie wrapped his arm around her and leaned back onto the headboard.

"I'm sorry, Kate told me you cried," Charlie said. "Why?"

"I was so frustrated, I hated being away from you and I was just upset," Claire said. Charlie smiled at her.

"It's okay, I was upset too. I missed being away from you these past two days," Charlie replied. "But its okay, we are here together now." Claire leaned up and kissed him.

"That's all that matters," Claire replied. She snuggled into Charlie's chest and then leaned up and started kissing his neck. Charlie smiled and ran his hand up her shirt running his hand over her soft skin.

Claire looked at him and moved up closer to his face. "Charlie, I know we haven't talked about this very much but have you ever considered you and me spending the night together?" Charlie looked at her.

"Yeah, countless times," Charlie said. Claire looked at him and smiled softly, she kissed his nose.

"Charlie, I love you," Claire said. Charlie kissed her softly.

"I love you too Claire," Charlie said.

"Charlie, I want you to make love to me. I want you to be the first to take my virginity," Claire said seriously looking into his eyes. Charlie looked down into her eyes. He intertwined their fingers.

"Are you sure?" Charlie asked. Claire nodded. "I would love to Claire."

Claire took off Charlie's hoodie and threw it aside. Charlie took his shoes off and threw them on them on the floor. He turned back to Claire and took her in his arms in a kiss.

Claire pulled his shirt off and made a trail of kisses down his neck and across his shoulder. Charlie smiled down at her and then moved away from her to kiss her lips. He slowly moved her shirt up and took it off.

Charlie pulled Claire closer and unclasped her bra. Claire pulled Charlie back onto her as she laid down on the bed. Charlie kissed her tenderly and Claire turned the lights out.

They helped each other out of their pants and Charlie looked at Claire. "Are you sure?"

"Yes, Charlie, I'm ready," Claire whispered nervously.

"Don't be nervous love," Charlie said kissing her softly. Claire deepened the kiss as she pulled Charlie down.

Later…

Claire laid in Charlie's arms looking up at him. Charlie looked at her and smiled. He kissed her softly.

"I love you," he said kissing her shoulder. Claire smiled and snuggled closer to him.

"I love you too my dear," she said. A slow song came on the stereo which was still on. "I want to sing to you, you always sing to me, now it's my turn to sing to you." Charlie smiled at her.

"I would love that," Charlie said looking at her. Claire smiled and took a deep breath as she started to sing.

'I don't need a lot of things,

I can get by with nothing,

With all the blessings life can bring,

I've always needed something,

But I've got all I want when it comes to loving you,

You're my only reason, you're my only truth,

I need you like water, like breath, like rain,

I need you like mercy from Heaven's gate,

There's a freedom in your arms, that carries me through,

I need you

Oh, you're the hope that moves me,

To courage again, oh yeah,

You're the love that rescues me,

When the cold winds rage,

And it's so amazing cause that's just how you are,

And I can't turn back now,

Cause you've brought me too far,

I need you like water, like breath, like rain,

I need you like mercy from Heaven's gate,

There's a freedom in your arms, that carries me through,

I need you

I need you like water, like breath, like rain,

I need you like mercy from Heaven's gate,

There's a freedom in your arms, that carries me through,

I need you.'

Charlie looked down at Claire as she finished the song. The rain fell steadily on the roof making the rhythm from the radio accent Claire's voice.

"Thanks Claire," Charlie said softly kissing her softly. "I need you too." Claire smiled.

"You're welcome, I love you," Claire replied.

"I love you too," Charlie replied closing his eyes and pulling Claire closer. "More than you could ever know."

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Okay, I hope you all enjoyed this chapter! I sure did! Any chapter where they have a special moment makes me feel all lovey dovey (lol :)) Thanks everyone who reviewed for chapter nine!

Song: 'I Need You' by LeAnn Rimes

Until next time,

Bloomy Angel