Disclamer : I don't own Heroes.
Author's note : The main reason Angela wanted Claire to stay with them at the Petrelli's house because of her dream. Because her power is predicting what will happen in the future, Angela should predict about their relationship. And I want to write about how the family's reaction when finding things like this. Because Nathan is dead then the only left is Angela who will concerned with this issue. The next is Noah's reaction.
About West. In Heroes is never exactly tell whether Claire already told West about Peter or not. In season two when Claire dating West, Claire and Peter aren't communicated at all. And in season four when Peter "borrow" West's power, also never tell whether Claire told him about her relationship with Peter. So I think West is not aware about Peter dan Claire relationships.
I wanted to write that Peter is began to dating Emma. But I'm not too concerned about how they should be dating. Actually I don't really like Emma's character. But Emma was the perfect person to disrupt Peter and Claire relationships.
This is a role that I prepare for Sylar. Peter and Claire relationships are forbidden because they're related. Peter is the type of person who always do the right thing. So it is imposibble if Peter is the one that pursue their relationship. So this is where Sylar plays. He is the type of person who doesn't care about anything. He always did what he wanted. And he wants to make amends. This is the best way to do this. I always wanted Sylar to be a good person, because Zachary Quinto is too cute to be villain.
Claire couldn't sleep all night because of that incident. She kept thinking about her kiss with Peter. Although it is an accident, but she couldn't stop her heart from beating so fast.
Claire also thinking about how she had to face Peter. If she see Peter, she will be remembered that accidently kiss. She found it more difficult to hide her feelings for her uncle.
Claire looked at the clock on the wall. Six o'clock in the morning. Claire got out of bed and out of the room. The day is still early. And a little cloudy outside. Apartment was dark because there is no sunshine. She heard a noise coming from the kitchen. She stepped into the kitchen.
" Peter?" Peter was whisked eggs when Claire called him. He lifted his face and stared at Claire.
" Hi. Claire." The atmosphere feels very awkward. They were both silent, not moving, and didn't know what to say.
" You wake up very early today." Peter is the one that began to speak in the silence between them.
" Ow. I – " Claire is looking for a good reason to answer Peter. Obviously she won't say to Peter that she couldn't sleep all night because of thinking about their accidently kiss. " I want to go to class early. I wanted to stop by the library to work on my paper."
" Ow." Peter just commented that. He spun his mind to find another topic that could be said to Claire. But he has in mind only their accidently kiss.
" How about you? What are you doing so early?" Claire also asked. She also felt awkward just standing in silence.
Peter smiled at her. " I make breakfast."
" Ow." Silence again.
Peter didn't know what to say anymore, so he started moving again. He got out a celery from the refrigerator and rinse it.
Claire walked over to Peter. " Let me help." Claire was about to take a bowl to mix the dough when Peter's hand accidentally touched her hand because he wanted to take the same bowl. They both let go of the bowl, so the bowl fell to the floor.
" Sorry." Claire immediately squatted down and got the bowl.
Peter just stood silently for a while. " Claire." Claire stood in front of Peter, but she locked her gaze onto the floor. She didn't dare to look at him in the eyes. " About last night - " Eventhough she doesn't see his face clearly because of the darkness, Claire could hear how nervous Peter is. " I'm sorry."
Claire looked up and stared at Peter. She could see that Peter actually felt guilty about it. He felt he had done something wrong. But Claire felt the opposite. And she couldn't say that to Peter.
Claire shook her head and forced herself to smile at Peter. " No, that's not your fault. It was an accident."
" Yeah, it was an accident."
They began silent again. They are both locked their gaze on the floor. And they both didn't move. They leaned on the kitchen table.
Claire who make first move. " Then I'll arrange the table." Claire walked out of the kitchen area.
They have breakfast together in silence. After breakfast, Peter walked Claire to class as usual. But they didn't speak during the trip.
Claire spent the day at NYU in silence, because West didn't come to class. Just now then she realize that she has no friends other than West. And she can't approach Aaron and Jen, because Aaron wouldn't remember her.
Peter picked up Claire on time after class. They walked side by side in silence toward the Petrelli's house for their weekly dinner.
They always sat in the same place at dinner in Petrelli's house. Angela sat on the edge of the table. Peter and Heidi sat down on her right and left. Then Sylar sitting next to Heidi, and Claire sat next to Peter.
" Are you two were fighting or something?" Heidi asked as she watched Peter and Claire.
Claire lifted her head and looked at Heidi. " What? No."
" Why do you think so?" Peter asked.
" You two barely speak."
Peter and Claire look at each other in silence. " We're talking."
" Please pass the salt isn't counted." Heidi said.
Angela pushed her chair and stood up. They all looked at Angela. But Angela just looked at Peter. " Peter. Backyard. Now." Angela immediately walked away. Peter stood up and followed her.
Angela walked to the gazebo located on the edge of their park. They rarely use this gazebo because it was too far from the main house. Angela deliberately looking for a place that far so no one heard their conversation.
" What's wrong, ma?" Peter asked.
Angela turned around and looked at Peter. " I've really tried to prevent this from happening. Actually I never want to have this conversation with you. But seeing the two of you now, I know I have no other choice anymore."
" I don't get it, ma. What are you talking about?" Peter asked in confusion.
Angela stared at Peter with a serious look. " She is your niece, Peter. She was Nathan's daughter. Your brother's daughter." Peter couldn't say anything. He just looked at Angela with his surprise face. Peter didn't knew that she knew about this. " Yeah. I know." Angela said when she saw how shocked Peter is. " I have a dream."
" About what?"
" Do you have to ask? Fine. I dreamed that my son have a romantic relationship with my granddaughter. You realize how wrong that sounded?"
Peter rubbed his head. " Nothing happened between us, ma." Peter remembered their accidently kiss. " At least, nothing intentional."
" This can't happen, Peter."
Peter scoffed. " Of course I know. I'll handle it."
Angela walked over to Peter and touched his shoulder. Her expression softened. " Let Claire stay here, Peter. You better don't live together."
Peter stepped back. " No!" He firmly said. " I'm sure Sylar already told you about the attack on Claire. Whatever it is, I wouldn't let Claire out of my sight. Nothing is more important than Claire's safety."
" But Peter - "
" Claire will stay with me. End of discussion." Peter said to confirms once again. Peter looked at Angela. " Trust me, ma. I wouldn't do anything."
" You are my good son. Your words usually made me calm. But now, it just convinced me that you really fell for her."
If he denied that, it means that Peter is lying. Peter knows there's no point lying to Angela. So he didn't say anything.
" Fine. Just say I trust you, how about Claire? I could see that girl has a crush on you."
Peter looked at Angela with serious look. " I'll handle it, ma."
Angela knows Peter too well. If he had decided, nothing can change it. He's stubborn like that. " Up to you then." Angela walked over to Peter. " Just remember. She is your niece, Peter. The blood that flow in her body, is the same as yours. You two related." Angela walked away then, leaving Peter alone.
Peter and his partner, Hesam just returned to the hospital with a heart attack victims, who brought directly into the operating room. They walked toward the locker room to change clothes, because they shift just ended.
" You look different today." Hesam said to Peter.
" Different how?" Peter asked.
" You look relaxed. The last few months you always hurry to leave after the shift ends." Hesam teased Peter. " We think because of girl."
Peter laughed. " Trust me. Not like that." Peter said, thinking about Claire.
They had just passed nurses center, when someone called Peter. " Peter."
Peter turned to find the source of the voice. " Emma. Hi." Peter turned and approached her.
" I'll leave you two alone then." Hesam said, smiling.
" Long time not see you around here."
Emma smiled. " Yeah. In order to pass the final class, the professor gave me tasks. So I spent my time in the lab." When she left the medical school a few years ago, she was at the last semester. There was only one task to complete.
At first the professor didn't allow her to complete her education. However, after kept ask an opportunity from the professor, he finally gave her a chance. Emma must complete two tasks to be graduating from medical school.
" You've finished your shift?" Emma asked.
Peter nodded. " Yeah. How about you?" Peter was asked back to her
" Me too."
Peter looked at Emma. Maybe this is the answer he was looking for his problem. " I will go to the café across the street. Do you want to join me?" Peter asked Emma.
Emma looked at Peter. " Didn't you have to pick up Claire?" Emma said, glancing at her watch. Peter has told her why Claire stay with him.
" Claire has substitute class tonight. I have time to killed. So?" Emma smiled and nodded. " I'm going to change clothes."
" Okay."
Peter and Emma spent time, before pick up Claire, by chatting in the café. They talked about many things, especially about their work. Peter talked about the victims he encountered. Emma talked about her research duties. At seven o' clock sharp, the two of them walked together to NYU to pick up Claire.
As soon as the professor dismissed the class, Claire ran out of class. She cant' wait to meet Peter. The smile on her face disappeared as soon as she saw Peter come with Emma.
" Hi." Emma greeted Claire.
" Hi." Claire also greeted Emma.
" How's your class today?" Peter held out his hand to take Claire's book.
Claire looked at Peter with a shocked look in her face. This couple of weeks, since the accidental kiss, they don't talk to each other. Peter always drop off and pick her up from class, but they didn't talk. It's been so long since Peter asked her nothing other than food related.
" It was fine." Claire said.
" Emma will be joining us for dinner." Peter said.
" If that's okay with you." Emma said.
Claire forcing herself to smile. " Of course not. The more crowded the better, right? What's your favorite food?"
" It's okay, Claire. I'll cook today." Peter looked at Emma, smiling. She also smiled at him. Claire could feel her heart hurt when saw they both smiled at each other.
Since dinner that day, for a few days she always ate dinner with them. Sometimes Emma will help Claire with her tasks. Actually Claire didn't hate Emma, it's just that Claire hates the fact that she likes Peter too. Peter and Emma's relationship was also seen getting close.
That night Peter was watching the evening news, after Emma went home. Claire came out of her room and sat beside him.
" Peter."
Peter turns to see Claire, smiling. " What is it, Claire?"
" Can I ask you something?"
" You can ask anything to me, Claire." Peter replied with a lopsided grin showed in his face.
Since Peter and Emma's relationship getting closer, Peter began to speak again with Claire like usual. Sometimes Peter will teasing Claire again. But Claire could sense that Peter was holding himself not to touch Claire too much.
Claire looked at Peter seriously. " Are you dating Emma?"
Peter knew that one day Claire will definitely ask him about this. He has played this event over and over again in his mind. How he would answer Claire. He didn't want to hurt Claire. But he knew this is that he had to do.
Peter smiled at her. " Yeah. Is there a problem?" Although Claire forced a smile, Peter can still see her sad little smile. It broke his heart. But he toughened himself.
Claire smiled at Peter. " Of course not. I like Emma." Claire got up. " I think I'll better go to bed. Good night, Peter." Claire went back into her room.
Eventhough Peter didn't turn on his super-hearing power, he knew Claire was crying in her room. " This is the right thing to do." Peter said to himself. Peter just can get a beer from the fridge and drank it down.
Since Peter started dating Emma, Emma always arrived early to the apartment and help them make breakfast. Then she and Peter will walk Claire to class and went to the hospital together.
The thing that make Claire feel better is just Emma had never sleepover at the apartment. At night she always went back to her home.
Because Peter always together with Emma, Claire chose to spend her time in the library, so she doesn't have to spend time together with Peter and Emma.
Claire walked out of the library and walked to the cafeteria to buy some food. She passed the park behind campus to breathe some fresh air. She was focused see the sky, so she don't pay attention that West ran to her.
" Claire."
Claire turned to see West. " West? Are you talking to me again?" This couple of weeks West don't speak with Claire, since Claire introduces Sylar as her boyfriend.
West ignored Claire's question. He just kept staring at Claire. " Aaron doesn't plan to go to class today. So I went to his house to take my notes. But I found something else there."
" I don't understand what you're talking about, West." Claire said, puzzled.
West took out the ipod from his bag. " You'll understand after seeing this." West press the play button and show the video to Claire.
Claire saw the video. That video is the video at the carnival, when Claire is planning to jump from the ferris wheel. Claire looked at West. " West, I can explain it. I already know my mistake. I don't plan to do it again." Claire thinks what West wanted to talk about is her plan to exposed all of them.
" I don't care about that. Keep watching." West said with cold tone.
Claire saw the video again. After Peter talked her down from the Ferris wheel and fly her away from the carnival, she didn't know what happened after. Tracy gather reporters and give a statement. Claire had never heard what was Tracy said.
" The truth is Claire Bennet is a trouble young girl. She is the illegitimate daughter of the late senator Nathan Petrelli."
West press the stop button. Claire knows now what West wants to tell her. " Your bio dad, Nathan Petrelli. I googled him. He had a brother. His name is Peter Petrelli." West looked at Claire. " He is your uncle, Claire." Claire didn't know what to say to West. " You lied to me. You still have time to find a reason with using that guy. This is the real reason, right?" Claire was silent.
" Are you out of your mind? He is your uncle, Claire! Do you realize how wrong this is?"
Once West say the wrong word, it makes Claire losing patience. " What do you want me to say? That I'm sorry? I can't! Because I'm not sorry. What I regret is that I have to lied to you because I couldn't openly admit it. Because he's my uncle. I'm not supposed to have feelings for him." Claire raised her voice a little. West just silent, heard Claire admitted her feelings.
Claire walked to the nearest bench and sat there. West followed her and sat beside her.
" Help me to understand. How can you have feelings towards your own uncle?" West asked.
" I didn't know he is my uncle at the time."
" When this is happened?" West asked again.
" From the first time I met him. In Odessa. He saved me from Sy - a serial killer. Eventhough he didn't know me at the time, he'd be willing to sacrifice his life to save me. He's my hero." West listen carefully to Claire's explanation. " When I was trapped, he was the only thing on my mind. I felt I had an instant connection with him. I don't even know him. But I just trust him. Then I knew we were related. But it was too late. I wasn't able to turn around again."
" Then you keep secretly loving him." West said.
Claire understands what West want to asked. " I'm so sorry, West. You look like him. When I'm with you, I felt like I was with him. You fill in the gaps that exist in my heart."
West scoffed. " Actually I wanted to ask you that since I met Peter the first time. But I don't have the courage to ask."
" I'm so sorry, West. I never meant to hurt you."
West grabbed Claire's hand and holt it tightly. " It's okay." West looked at Claire. " But he's your uncle, Claire. That fact will never change. You'll never can be with him."
There's a sad little smile in her face. " I know."
" Give me a chance, Claire. I can help you forget him."
Claire pulled her hand away. " I'm sorry. I can't." Claire got up and walked away from West.
" I won't give up, Claire. I'm right for you." West said.
Claire stopped and turned to face West. " I'm sorry." Claire turned around again and walked away.
A few days later, West keeps pursue Claire. Claire keeps reject West, but he still didn't give up. Their class had just dismissed. Claire walks out. West chase her.
" Claire!"
Claire turned to took a glance at West, and turned again. " I don't want to talk about it, West."
West blocked Claire's way, so Claire stopped walk and stared at West. " Listen to me this once. I promise, if after this you still say no. I will stop bother you. We can be a usual friend."
Claire sighed, and looked at her watch. " All right. Five minutes."
Claire saw a small smile on West's face. This is why Claire liked West. She just needs a little tried, and West would smile at her. That's why, she always felt very easy with West.
" I know you still can't accept me again now because what you feel for your uncle. But you know in your heart, Claire. That's wrong. It's a sin, Claire. You're related. You say that the first time you are interested in me because I look like Peter. But I can feel that you loved me once, Claire."
West looked at Claire. Claire knew that West waited for her response on his word. " I did. I did loved you once. But I wasn't in that place again, West."
" Your place right now, isn't the right place, Claire. Not the place you supposed to be. Although we aren't destined to be together, you still can't be together with him, Claire. Give it up. Don't torture yourself."
Claire knows West understand her feelings. Claire understands her feelings to Peter is not supposed to. But she can't forget about her feelings to Peter. Although she feels their relationship isn't possible, there are still a little hope in her heart.
" I know you're nice to me. Everything is for my own good. I get it."
" But?" West asked.
Claire looked at West. She could see the hope in his eyes. " Give me a little time. I'll be think about it carefully."
Although Claire's just answer like that, West smiled at her. " Okay."
" I'll see you tomorrow." Claire turned toward the door and exiting the building.
Her eyes searched for Peter. But he wasn't there. Strange, because Peter is never late to pick her up. She took out her cellphone. She was about dialed Peter's numbers, when someone spoke to her.
" I'm here."
Claire turned around and saw Sylar was standing, leaning against the wall and smirked at her.
" What are you doing here?" Claire asked, coldly.
" I'm in your service today, princess." Sylar walked toward her.
" Where's Peter?" Claire asked again.
" He has a date."
Claire scoffed. " Of course he is." Claire said with sarcastic tone.
" Weird. You sounded not so happy with their relationship. It must be my imagination." Sylar teased Claire. Claire ignored him and walked away.
" You never thought to tell him about your feelings."
Claire turned to face Sylar. " What?"
Sylar pointed his ear. " You know, Peter's super hearing power, came from me. I heard your conversation with that kid. I think he is dumb. But looks like I have to review my grade again. He can see through you."
Claire turned around again. " I won't discuss this with you. It will never happen."
Sylar followed behind Claire. " He don't agree on your relationship with Peter. I think otherwise."
Sylar word's makes Claire interested. She stopped walking and faced Sylar. " What do you mean?"
" You're related. Yes. So what? You loves each other. Isn't that the most important? Love?"
Claire scoffed. " The world won't see it like that. It's wrong. It's a sin."
" You really think like that?" Sylar asked her.
" Didn't matter what I think. That is what the world will think."
" Screw the world! It is your problem. Nothing to do with the world. For what its worth, the world owed you a lot. After all that you have done for the world, it was time for the world to pay you back. You deserved a chance to be happy too." Sylar smirked at her again. " I'm just sayin'."
to be continued...