DISCLAIMERS

1. I DO NOT OWN JURASSIC PARK/WORLD. This is just for fun.

2. This is a femslash story. If you don't like that sort of thing, you won't like this.

PART 20

For the third time, Claire and Lex met eachother outside the latter's place of business with a deep embrace. For the third time, it followed with a passionate and public kiss. And for the third time, they did not care who saw them.

Claire had had a busy morning: while the blonde was at work, she packed her belongings - making sure to be careful with her new dress - and ordered Lex's plane ticket. True, they would be on one of Jurassic World's private jets, but Lex could not very well stowaway; she still needed to be booked on it. Claire considered also asking Masrani Enterprises to get in contact with Lex's work and "inform" them she would be taking more time off, but decided against it. The blonde might be embarrassed at too much displays of Claire's influence, too soon. Not to mention Simon could take exception to an extra plane seat and being asked to pull some strings at the same time. Best to wait.

But waiting was something Claire was finding unbearable. After Zara's surprise call, Claire and Lex spent the little time they had for "play", before the blonde had to leave for work. Which meant Lex would do all her packing once she returned - and she had to do a full day today. It was only fair: Claire was hardly one to complain about working a full schedule. That meant Claire would have to somehow keep her hands off her new girlfriend until they were on the plane... if not the island itself.

Claire felt those butterflies again. Lex was officially her girlfriend. The redhead actually giggled; she was overjoyed. It was amazing howmuch could change in a week. She would be forever thankful to Simon for making her take a holiday.

That said, Claire was still afraid at just how deeply she felt about Lex. She thought back to yesterday at the jewellery shop. After her rather startling reaction to looking at the rings in the window, she had found herself actually in the place. Fortunately - right? - she was strong enough to ignore the window items and instead purchase the most beautiful necklace she saw, one she knew would be perfect for the lovely woman. Not that the shopkeeper helped matters: he apparently noticed Claire's earlier window-shopping, and even commented he had seen that reaction before: when someone found themselves looking at engagement rings, then actually realising it. Needless to say, Claire's cheeks reddened. But she somehow managed to steer clear of them.

It did lead to something though. Claire partly intended the necklace to be a "goodbye" present, but when it came to it, when they were in bed after their lunch... when she realised what "goodbye" meant... something in Claire clicked. She suddenly realised it was nearly it. The truth she would be gone the next day suddenly became very real. And Claire realised - she truly did not want to leave Lex. She wanted them to stay together, regardless of the logistics. Looking into the blonde's eyes, kissing her lips, seeing how beautiful she made that necklace... Claire could not bear to leave this woman. The very idea made her feel nearly ill. And so, she had practically begged Lex to come back with her. Though in the back of her mind Claire was somewhat surprised at her sudden desperation - she did not care. And when Lex agreed, well... it was arguable the redhead had never felt so happy.

Back in the here and now, the pair - the couple - eventually made their way back to Lex's present house. Claire was going to offer help in Lex's packing, but kept quiet: going through the blonde's clothes would most likely lead to more "play"... and that would not make the packing any quicker. Instead, while Lex was in her bedroom, Claire passed the time by first checking her e-mails to make sure the plane ticket charge went through, then looking at the stunning painting Lex did the previous morning. It was truly amazing; what was Lex doing messing around with computers when she could make a fortune in art? Maybe the redhead could convince Lex to quit her job, move to Isla Nublar and make her living in oil paintings.

Claire groaned again. That would mean they would be... officially living together. Not as scary as what Claire found herself fantasising yesterday, but still...

What were their plans, anyway? The redhead decided not to dwell on that, not yet. Take it slow... ish.

Claire heard footsteps coming down the stairs and frowned. Was Lex finished already? When her beautiful partner fully appeared, Claire voiced the question. "Oh, no, no," Lex said tiredly. "Just came down to make a drink."

The frown deepened. "Honey, we don't have that much time. I could've made the drinks." While they still had a couple of hours, time was of the essence: a car would be over shortly to pick them up. That would be rather embarrassing, actually - Claire got the impression Lex had spent little time in company cars. But Zara arranged it, and it was too late to cancel. It would even be brought by one of Jurassic World's drivers. "You continue packing and I'll make the coffee - or juice, or whatever you want."

"But darling... "

"'But' nothing," Claire smirked. "Instead, get your pretty butt upstairs," Claire smirked. "Coffee or juice?"

"Coffee'll be fine," Lex chuckled. Claire quickly kissed her, then left to go to the kitchen, missing the e-mail alert chime from her phone.

Claire was not even a minute into making the coffee, when she turned to see Lex slowly enter the kitchen. She put on a mock-angry tone. "Now I thought I told... " However, when she saw Lex's own expression, her face dropped. The blonde was holding Claire's phone. She must have left it beside her girlfriend's easel. "Lex... what is it?" Lex was downright pale, her eyes wide. "Darling?"

Lex slowly raised her head to Claire. She was starting to shake! "You... got an e-mail... "

Claire blinked. It must have been the final confirmation from the airport. "I'm... I'm expecting one about work. I mean, about your plane ticket. I just... " She clapped her mouth shut when she saw Lex visibly flinch. Was... she crying?

Lex's shaking got worse. "You work... at Isla Nublar... ?"

TO BE CONTINUED