Note*~ This is my first Heroes fic, and I just finished season one… SO NO SPOILERS *wrings fist* I was going to do a one shot originally, but one thing lead to another, so... Yeah. :3 ... *runs from mob* X3 So yeahhhhhhh!!! Drabble collection. :D

Let us use our imaginations… pretend that Peter's still practicing nursing… and that Claire and Pete aren't blood related. That sounds good? *grins* Okay, on with the story!

DISCLAIMER: DON'T OWN A THING

Far Away

Prologue

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"So you're really going to Los Angeles?" Claire breathed as she watched Peter pack his suitcase.

He talked about the medical institute for a long time. For months. Claire thought it was just a small idea and Peter wouldn't take it seriously. Unfortunately, the complete opposite happened. He submitted an envelope with his resume, along with the rest of the paper work in the mail and within a few days came an acceptance letter.

"Yeah, I am," he placed a t-shirt into the luggage. "It seems like an impressive hospital and it has an international first aid program, so it's going to be fun... I've always wanted to do that."

International program.

More distance...

"Oh. Well… congrats then."

She sat on the edge of the bed, clasping her knees in a loose embrace. Clarie's eyes glanced towards the floor, her mind wandered in a mental nothingness. Peter would be gone for most of the year and the days he could return to visit are the holidays and the summer. If he assured everyone a visit, then what could explain Clarie's upsetting moods?

"You alright?"

A fake smile was across her face as she raised her head.

"Yeah, I'm fine. Pete, have fun and... call us whenever you can."

Peter smiled as he patted Claire's shoulder. "You too, Claire-bear."

Tingles in her heart tickled her as he said her nickname.

Claire studied Peter's eyes, looking hard and examining every detail. A bright shine flickered within the brown irises. Honesty. If you could describe his eyes in one word, honesty would fit well.

You're going to be on the other side of the country... I'll feel torn if you're not here.

If the scars were real, no amount of her powers could revive her of the pain.