Emerging from the shower a few minutes later Helena grabbed the towel she'd used earlier to cover herself when Wesker had barged in on her.
While she dried herself she started to mentally weigh up all of the pros and cons of Albert Wesker. By the time she finished drying herself she had one for each catergory.
Pro: He's attractive.
Con: He's also a stuck-up jerk who seems to think the sun shines out his butt.
That made her giggle as she headed over to the mirror above the sink, grabbing her hairbrush and as she gently brushed her hair she considered what to do.
What do I do now? I can't just kick him out now that I invited him to stay. Well not invited him exactly but Wesker seems to think he's living here now. Maybe I can start charging him rent.
Sighing to herself Helena set down the brush before she grabbed a clean bra and underpants. Slipping them on she reached for her shirt only to pause with a frown on her face when she remembered that she hadn't brought one in. "Great. Stupid Wesker." She grumbled under her breath as she moved to the door staring at it when she saw the damage Wesker had caused to the bathroom door. "He's paying for that no matter what he says."
Sitting on the couch since he'd returned from the bathroom Wesker turned his head the moment he heard someone trying to sneak from the bathroom. Sighing to himself Wesker turned his head in time to catch Helena tiptoing towards the general direction of her bedroom. "If you're trying to be quiet you're doing it wrong." He told her and she jumped at the sound of his voice staring at him wide-eyed until he rolled his eyes. "Why are you wandering around in your underwear?"
"I wasn't trying to be sneaky. I just wanted to get dressed in peace or do you want to break down my bedroom door next? Besides I was so distracted when you barged in on me that I forgot the rest of my clothes." Helena snapped at him once she found her voice and he just stared at her one eyebrow raised until he gave her a tiny smirk. "You just stay put until I get back." She added tossing her hair over her shoulder as she stopped towards her bedroom and Wesker actually cringed at the sound of her door slamming shut.
"Someone has a high opinion of herself." Wesker muttered to himself as he turned his attention back to the television set only to find someone drapped over the set. "Great and now the cat decides to cause me grief too. Just perfect."
Shaking his head head at Eclipse, Wesker climbed to his feet when the cat refused to move from her spot on the television. Moving towards the television Wesker lowered his eyebrows and then he narrowed his eyes hoping that the look would be enough to make the cat think twice about blocking his view of the screen. Eclipse just meowed at him, her tail swishing back and forth in front of the ex-captain who continued to glare before Eclipse swiped one paw at Wesker who moved back to avoid getting his pant leg torn.
"Outwitted by a common stray." Wesker growled to himself and Eclipse meowed apparently pleased with herself as he stalked back to the couch, falling into it with a growl. Only to see Eclipse immediately leap down from the floor before she stretched and he stared at her, watching as the cat darted towards the staircase. "Just as annoying as her owner." He compained as he leant back against the couch cushions, stifling a yawn with one gloved hand.
Shaking his head as he lay back closing his eyes as he let out a breath. By the time Helena emerged from her bedroom wearing a light blue shirt and a pair of jeans, Eclipse trailing behind her. "Okay so if you want a shower it's free." She sighed approaching the couch as unhurried as she could only to pause when she noticed that the ex-captain was lying on his side on the couch. It wasn't until she walked around to face him that she noticed his eyes were closed and his chest was rising and failing with a gentle rhythm.
"You know you actually look kind of sweet when you're asleep." Helena muttered as she leant over giving his blond hair a light brush with her fingers. When he didn't respond she found herself smiling, watching Wesker sleep for a few minutes until she shook her head. "Huh what am I doing admiring the jerk? He tried to force himself on me not too long ago so why should I care?" She whispered turning her attention to Eclipse who meowed at her, her tailing flicking back and forth.
"Hungry girl?" She asked getting a louder meow in response. "I thought so. Let's get you something to eat." She told her cat as she started to head for the kitchen with the cat at her heels. Reaching the cupboard she opened one drawer to find a box of dry cat food and as she headed towards Eclipse's bowl the cat darted towards her nearly knocking her over when Eclipse started to nuzzle her legs.
"Steady girl. I'm feeding you right now." Helena laughed as she knelt, filling the bowl to the top with the chicken and rice dry food she knew Eclipse loved. Meowing again Eclipse hunched down to eat and Helena smiled, rising before she returned to the kitchen. Returning the box to the cupboard she gently closed it turning around before she headed towards the couch, finding that Wesker hadn't moved an inch. To her surprise and general amusement she heard a light snore and she had to clamp a hand over her mouth to prevent a giggle from escaping and waking the sleeping occupant.
Noting that Wesker had taken up most of the couch Helena chose to sit in the comfortable and matching armchair a short distance away, settling into it before she picked up the novel she had left there the night before the mansion. Just thinking about that terrible place and the events that followed forced a shudder that she couldn't preventing. Sighing softly to herself she resumed reading from where she had left off though the novel did nothing to distract her from the attractive man sleeping only a few feet from her and she shook her head, trying to keep her mind on the book.
But it didn't help when her mind kept wandering back to the moment when they had started making out and at how close they had come to going even further until Eclipse interrupted them.
Good thing she did otherwise there's no telling just how far we could have gone. I mean I am attracted to him but I'm not exactly the type to jump into bed with a man I barely know. Even if he's gorgeous.
"Helena, get a grip on yourself. You barely know anything about him other than he used to work for Umbrella and that he was the captain of the S.T.A.R.S." She muttered to herself, moving her attention back to the book she gripped tightly in her hands. Returning to the book she focused all of her attention on it not noticing that one gold-red eye was peering at her for a few seconds before it closed.
It wasn't until a few hours later that Helena finally stretched not realizing she had fallen asleep until she found that she had dropped the novel on the floor. Sighing to herself she leant over to retrieve it groaning a little at the ache in her back though she froze when she heard a low chuckle. Grabbing it she straightened turning her attention to the couch and Wesker who was now sitting there with a faint smile on his face and his eyes on her. Once she realized just where his eyes had wandered she frowned at him, dropping the book on the table before she crossed her arms.
"I know you were staring at my butt so don't try and deny it." Helena challenged and Wesker actually shrugged, climbing to his feet with a grunt before he raised his arms above his head. Watching as he stretched Helena's eyes travelled his body before she could prevent it and when Wesker finished stretching he noticed that her head was turned towards the wall her cheeks slightly red. "Oh shut up." She grumbled at the light chuckle as Wesker started to walk towards the direction of the stairs. "Now where are you going?"
"To take a shower." Wesker replied as he started to climb the stairs and Helena just shrugged looking over at the now empty couch with a faint smile. By the time Wesker reached the bathroom door, or the remains of it, Helena had taken a seat against the cushions. Sighing to herself she lay on them enjoying how comfortable the couch was as Eclipse raced towards her, leaping onto the table with barely a sound.
"There you are." Helena said as Eclipse crouched landing next to Helena with a meow and Helena giggled, giving the purring cat a scratch behind her ears. Curling up on Helena's lap she kept purring bringing a smile on her owner's face. "Yeah it's nice to be home. I've missed you."
Standing in the bathroom Wesker approached the cupboard built into the wall, opening it to find a stack of clean towels neatly folded. Taking one out he closed the cupboard moving to the shower before he dropped the clean towel on the bath. Walking to the shower he leant over to reach the taps adjusting them until the water running from the showerhead was hot enough without being scalding before he started to strip, his boots the last item of clothing he removed.
Now naked he stepped under the shower reaching for the shampoo once he was under it. As he began to wash his hair Helena shifted on the couch her eyes slowly opening. Sitting up with a groan she noticed that Eclipse was now perched on the table and as Helena rubbed at her eyes her cat purred, swiping at her legs with her claws. "Hey!" Helena gasped as she pulled her leg out of harms way though not before she ended up with a slash across the left leg of her jeans.
Sighing to herself, Helena climbed to her feet stretching the stiffness from her joints before she started to head towards the staircase. Eclipse watched her leave the room still purring before the cat curled up on the table. Heading up the stairs Helena immediately walked towards the bedroom though as she began to walk past the bathroom she heard someone walking around and the shower running so with a slightly curious smile on her face she moved towards the remains of the door, unable to resist taking a peek.
Only for her eyes to widen as Wesker emerged from the shower dripping wet and very much naked. With a slight grin she watched as he turned to reach for the dry towel he'd left and she caught a good view of his bare backside. When Wesker heard a low whistle he froze with the towel dangling from his fingers before he slowly turned to find Helena now standing in the open doorway, her eyes travelling the length of his body. He blinked caught off-guard as her eyes wandered pausing at one point near his waist before they moved back so that they were now focused on his red-gold eyes.
"Are you going to stand there all day?" He sighed once the shock at being walked in on wore off and Helena smiled at him, not hiding a slow smile which became a frown when he wrapped the towel around his waist. "I'd prefer it if you didn't keep staring at me."
"Now you know what it's like to be stared at when you're taking a shower." Helena replied turning so that she was facing the bathroom door. "Anyway I was on my way to my bedroom anyway." She added walking towards the open doorway and Wesker rolled his eyes as he picked up his clothing missing Helena giving him one more casual look as she left the room.