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Story1
Three days have passed sense the explosion of Raccoon City.
Leon,Claire and Sherry did what they could to find food and shelter for those many cold September nights but being as stubborn as both Leon and Claire were, they refused to give up on survival.
After escaping the tunnel they slept under the stars on the cold grounds. The third night got down below 40 degrees. Claire gave Sherry her vest already and Leon gave her his under white Shirt for her to lay on to subside the coldness of the ground. Claire sat crossing her legs, while she held the child giving her body heat.
It seemed to help because Sherry slept fine. Leon had just finished building a small fire with the lighter he found in the RPD.
He sat next to Claire placing his hands together and rubbed them while blowing his breath into them for heat.
Claire watched him with a blank stare the light of the fire lit the side of her face. He noticed this new look he had not seen on her before.
" Claire?..." She snapped out of the stare and said gently "Hmm?" ..."Nothing you looked upset." He replied and she looked to the pitiful fire " I'm worried we wont make it, What if no one finds us before we starve?" She said blankly, Obviously hiding her emotions with a numb look. A sympathetic look became on Leon's face as he started to notice how scratched up she was. And those rose red cheeks stood out in comparison to her lips.
Her pale lips...He couldn't stand the sight of a women looking so cold. He then realized how blind he had been, Claire did such a good job being independent that he didn't realize she was too stubborn to ask or show when she needed help. So how could he not see how deadly cold she looked...
"Look...That's why! I never really seemed to look. I thought too much on Ada to realize I should be thinking of people I can save now!"He thought to himself and rubbed his shoulders fast, He said softly to her.
" Listen Claire, I know we barely know each other but I am absolutely freezing..."Her eyes turned to him and she raised a brow. Looking at him like he was a typical guy.
" No,no,no! You got it all wrong! I would never try to pull that on you... Not that there is anything wrong with you cause your very pretty its just!"He tried to explain. He quickly stopped himself and took a deep breath and while rubbing his neck he continued.
" Its body heat. Sherry is sleeping fine because of body heat. And you look cold."
What Could Of Been.
Morning came and the suns raise creeped up over the sleeping three. Claire woke to Sherry tapping her shoulder,she opened her eyes to see them both ready to move out.
" Did we fall asleep?" She asked while trying to block the bright sun with her hand.
" Yeah, I don't even remember going to sleep." He responded. " Lets get moving." He added.
They had passed two old shacks with in a five mile distance and still nothing of use.
Leon walked holding tired little Sherry in his arms and it was silent again.
"Claire are you going to adopt me?" Sherry asked. " I will if the government will let me Sherry." She answered.
Hours had passed with nothing but walking and searching. Leon couldn't help but think about the night before. Maybe he was wrong about that look. Maybe he looked into it too much and made her feel foolish. Still she was really beautiful. And he noticed a bunch of things he really was attracted to in her.
" Are you hungry Claire?" She nodded with a miserable look on her face.
" Lets camp." He replied.
It was already getting dark again and it was time to find some kind of shelter. They walked along this dirt road and they knew they were close to the Arkley mountains when they saw all the trees ahead.
Another night they rest on the cold ground. This night was lucky it was only 60 degrees. Leon still noticed Claire shivering in her sleep so he huddled against her back and smelled her hair. It calmed him and he became full of questions.
He shook her lightly and she turned to look at him.
"Hmm?" She said in a tired voice.
" What shampoo do you use?"...She sat up
"Treseme...Why?" She answered.
"Its nice." He added.
" Thank you but why did you wa.." Suddenly a snake slithered passed and she jumped.
"WHOA!" Leon dashed after it in the woods and he yelled back at her.
" HELP ME CATCH IT!" She stood up and ran too. She caught up and saw nothing but Leon searching on the ground.
Claire felt something on her leg and looked down to find the 5 foot reptile crawling up her thigh. She yelped and Leon walked up calmly and took it off of her.
He smirked at her with his hair in his eyes a little. " Food!" He said.
That night he made another fire and fed Sherry. She went back to bed while they stayed up chatting about life. The more she talked about her personal life the more he felt drawn to her. Wanting to know more.
While walking closer to the mountains the next day, They had already found an old brown beat up tent with an old blanket. They packed it up and took it along.
Leon walked behind watching over the two girls chatting and giggling. They seemed happier and energized now that they ate. He walked slower thinking to himself.
"What if... My feelings for Claire are more than just friendship feelings. No! what about Ada?..."
He saw Claire's beautiful smile at Sherry.
"But I could of just been fooled by a crush that felt deeper than it really was. I know Claire better now and she is such a interesting girl."
"Leon?..." Claire slowed her walking to walk beside him.
" Yeah?" He replied. " It was really brilliant of you to capture the snake..So uh, Thanks."
She said with a smile. " And...I have something really important I want to tell you tonight. And only you." She added looking him deep in his eyes.
He felt his stomach lifted. " Just curious, What is this about?"
..." Well, I'm not comfortable saying it now. Just let me say it on my own ok?" She replied.
He nodded in return. It was obvious how they both felt now.
She smiled lightly and responded calmly. " Leon I wouldn't be offended if we huddled for warmth."
He was shocked how mature she was about the matter and he wrapped his arms around her. The crackling sound of the fire was peaceful and Claire felt Leon rest his head on her head. He noticed her hair smelt really good, unusual considering how dirty they all were.
Claire felt warmer with in a matter of 20 minutes. She was about to thank him before she heard snoring.
She busted out in a laugh and he woke up. " It's good to hear you laugh...I had yet to hear it till now."He said in a tired tone while sitting up and stretching with a yawn." You...You should go back to sleep." She said with a smile."Can't...Who would protect you girls?!" He responded.
Claire felt her stomach fall, She noticed how his eyes glisten in the fire lite, And he said it with all seriousness. Such a legit guy. Her eyes softly stared at his for a silent 30 seconds.
He saw the look she gave him. " Claire, I'm not right for you...."
She looked down at the fire that was now subsiding and laughed. Who said you where?... We have a silent second looking at one another and suddenly we're right for each other?"She said with an amused tone. He looked all too serious and replied." That's good then." Feeling a bit offended that the thought amused her.
