Summary: Leon is getting married and on his bachelor party something happens that changes his plans forever… AU

Characters: Claire/Leon, Chris/Jill, Rebecca/Billy, Ashley, Barry, Carlos, Sherry, Ada, Wesker, Steve

Rating: T - but it might go up, haven't decided yet.

Warnings: Language, mild violence, Steve-bashing, sexual undertones/themes, Alternate Universe,

Disclaimer: Capcom owns all the characters and concepts from Resident Evil. Any new people, and the SI are mine so don't steal them, thanks.

AN: Well, here's chapter two. Hope you like. I'm really enjoying writing this. Huge thanks to my reviewers! Replies are at the end of the fic. Just a note though, got like 200+ hits and 8 reviews. C'mon guys. Just drop a note saying liked it or didn't like it. It'd brighten up my day… and I'd really need some brightening up.

But now on to chapter 2.

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AND INTO DREAMS; COME CLOSER, COME NEAR

From chapter 1

With a groan of pain Claire pushed herself to a sitting position. Her head was aching like crazy. "Jerk." she mumbled mostly to herself as she gently rubbed her left cheek.

"Here, let me help you."

She turned to look at the owner of the voice and instantly drowned in the most beautiful eyes she'd ever seen.

Chapter 2: Feeling I knew you then

She just stared at him for a moment, mesmerized. Locked deep within these amazing blue eyes. Falling deeper and deeper, she could almost feel the warm light she saw deep within them, it was like coming home after a day of being out in the cold. Claire was then snapped back to reality when she noticed he was speaking to her.

"Are you alright? Do you need me to call an ambulance or something?" he sounded rather worried.

Coming back to her senses she grabbed his outstretched hand and let him pull her up. "No, thanks. I'm okay."

"You sure? You were kinda out of it for a moment there." He didn't seem all to confident in her assurance of well being.

"No really, I'll be fine." She noticed he still hadn't let go of her hand. She could swear she felt that same warmth seep into her, warming her all over. The encounter with Steve was instantly gone from her mind.

He just looked at her then, deep into her eyes as if he was trying to find something there. She noticed how close they were standing and was sure he felt the same pull she did. Claire felt she should be embarrassed or offended that a stranger was so intimately close to her. But it was as if they were drowning in each others eyes, drifting closer and closer.

She felt more than saw his hand reach up to her face and gently touch her hurt cheek, and she felt like flying at his touch. The hurt was gone, as was the cold air and the burns on her arms from the pavement didn't even register anymore. There was nothing but this helpful stranger that she was drowning in.

Suddenly gravity returned and she felt as she was ripped from something as he pulled his gaze away from her eyes. It was the insistent ringing of a cell phone that had ruined the moment. The man pulled his phone from somewhere and started talking to someone.

Claire took a moment then, she noticed that her cheek ached like hell and that she didn't really care as long as this man would just look at her like that again.

Suddenly angry at herself for letting her barriers be breached so easily, she pulled back even further to collect herself. Something like this had never happened to her before, and she felt a little silly about the whole thing.

"Fine, I'm on my way." The man had finished his phone call. "Will you be alright? Do you need a ride or something? Shit, I'm in no condition to drive. But what if I call a cab or something?" He was looking a little unsure of what to do, perhaps even lost.

"No need, my car is right over there." She said and pointed at her car. "I'm just gonna go home now."

"Oh, okay. But don't you want to call the cops or something? Get that guy arrested?"

Claire thought about it for a moment. It would help her, wouldn't it? A part of her said no, Steve would only be happy that she paid him attention, any attention. No, no need for the police, this was a matter the guys would help her with.

"Nah, he's just some sick guy that thinks he has a right to something that he has no chance in hell to get. I'm kinda used to it." Comes with the line of work, she wanted to add.

"Well that must suck. To be used to something like that I mean. Look, if he shows up again you just run, scream for help. Don't try to talk sense into him or anything. Just get the hell away from there." His tone was very serious as he spoke.

Claire was a little pissed that this stranger was trying to tell her what to do but she could see that his worry was sincere so she supposed it was okay. Rather touching that a stranger would care so when she thought about it.

"And if you do have to talk to him, give him my regards." He half smiled at that.

She smiled as well and winced as pain shot through her system. He noticed her wince and the worried look was back.

"I'm Leon by the way." He said and held out his hand.

"Claire." She took his hand and shook it for a moment. There was that warmth again. So very tempting.

He smiled at her and she noticed his eyes had changed color. They were a sort of blue-green now, shining with a kind light.

"I better get going. Thanks for helping me out." She let go of his hand and started to back away towards her car.

"Anytime." He smiled and waved a quick goodbye.

Claire turned and walked to her car, a wine red VW New Beatle. After opening the door she glanced back, and there he was, making sure she got to her car safe.

Leon huh? Feel free to save me anytime.

Leon just stood there and watched Claire drive away. He couldn't believe what had just happened. There he'd been feeling sick and went to grab a breath of fresh air only to find his siren being attacked by some snotty kid. He'd felt an instant fury and a desire to beat the shit out of that kid. But a punch was all he had had time to get before the punk ran of. But who cared about him anyway, once he was gone he had been alone with her. Her. Claire she'd said her name was. He rolled it around his mouth a bit, getting a taste of it. Claire, he liked the sound of that.

And after he'd helped her up they'd been standing so close and he had felt like he was drowning in her eyes. Those beautiful blue-grey eyes. He'd forgotten all about the kid, the fact that they were standing in the middle of a parking lot, forgotten that his friends were waiting for him inside and most of all forgotten about Ada. And then Pete had called and ruined the moment. And he had remembered everything.

But she had still been there, standing right there in front of him. And just holding her hand had felt so right. So perfect. It was like something he'd never felt before, to be so lost in a moment.

After the call he had asked her some stupid questions, he wasn't even sure what they were anymore and then watched her walk away to her car. And what a view that had been. Watching those jean clad hips sway as she walked away from him. It was almost too much.

God I need to sober up and just forget about all this and go home. But he knew he would not forget, it wasn't like he wanted too anyway.

But at least he could try to distract himself, or at least try. So he gave the parking lot one last look and then walked back to Simply Irresistible.

Once inside he noticed that things were still in full swing. Not really in the mood for any of it Leon took a moment before he returned to his friends.

The rest of the night went by in a blur, Leon found he could not focus and just wanted to go home, but as it was he's party he tried to enjoy the evening, unsuccessfully.

I just need to go home and sleep. Just go and forget about all this. But like before, he knew he was just in denial. A part of him had been lost, and now there would be no turning back.

End chapter 2.

To be continued…

Once again thanks to all of you who reviewed. Here, have a cookie!

Katy: Yup, he sure does. Personally that's the way I like him, with a sensitive side of course… Hope you like this chapter as well.

Lin; Night; Lee: Glad you liked it and here's a new chapter for you.

W: Then this isn't a fic for you I suppose. But thanks for reviewing and reminding me to put the couples up in the summary.

Ezequielhl: Thanks for the advice, I'm a little unsure about what you meant, but then again English isn't my first language. I've tried to look it over and I hope it's better now. And yup, this is a complete AU, just trying to place the characters in a totally different place, but there will be some things from the games. Ada and Ashley are coming up soon, along with Sherry. Hope you like!

fragile torture: Isn't it justfab? ;) I just had to put him as the owner. Go Barry! giggle

unknown: Glad you like it, here's the next chapter. Chapter 3 is in the works.

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