𝐋𝐄𝐓 𝐌𝐄 𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄.

𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐰  ,  𝐭𝐡𝐞  𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐚  𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐝  𝐭𝐨  𝐡𝐢𝐦  ,  though  unfortunately  for  the  first  part  ,  it  wasn';t  exactly  possible  right  now.  his  bike  was  still  a  𝐰𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐤  from  when  he  had  used  it  in  a  field  op  ,  without  any  authorization  and  it  was  still  in  the  shop.  course  he  was  getting  it  fixed  on  the  DSO'S  dime  because  it  wasn't  like  he  had  the  money  to  get  it  fixed  up  ,  at  least  no  to  the  degree  that  the  DSO  had  at  their  disposal.

❛    wrecked  it  before  we  wound  up  at  𝐚𝐥𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐳  ,  taking  a  bit  longer  than  I  would  have  preferred  ,  but  you  know.    we  roll  with  the  punches  as  they  come  ,  so  that  offer  of  you  being  𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫  𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬...  that  apply  to  me  driving  your  bike  too    ?  ❜    of  course  he  knew  that  she  was  teasing  him  ,  she  always  did.  As  to  him  driving  her  bike  ,  there  was    fifty  fifty  shot  that  she  would  say  yes  ,  after  all  she  did  𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭  𝐡𝐢𝐦  right  ?

Her  𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬  of  what  came  after  though  ,  that  amuses  him  enough  to  have  him  uncross  his  arms  and  approach  her  ,  placing  his  palm  on  the  wall  just  above  her  head  as  he  leans  bit  closer  ,  head  tilted.    ❛  𝐍𝐨  𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧'  where  the  night  might  take  us  ,  you  know  ?  Guess  we'll  just  need  to  wait  and  see  won't  we  ?  ❜    Hey  ,  he  could  be  smooth  𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬  ,  though  not  often.

her gaze narrows slightly at the implication of him riding her bike , a slightly touchy subject and one that most other people would recieve a definite no . oh she trusts him , more than she trusts other people . but this was 𝐡𝐞𝐫 bike they were talking about . there's a small huff that escapes her lips , playful and yet the tiniest bit of worry caught in the breath.〝 i don't know kennedy , you do have a bit of a habit of breaking your bikes . how do i know you'll take care of my 𝐛𝐚𝐛𝐲 ? 〞

he places his hand on the wall above her head , green orbs drawn to it slightly before glances back at his features . he's so close she can feel his breath on her cheeks . what a tease , the gesture makes the redhead chuckle quietly . 〝 that's part of the 𝐟𝐮𝐧 , no ? not quite knowing where you will end up , what you will be doing . and we've had 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐲 of fun times before ~ 〞

a pause fills the air for a moment yet claire keeps her gaze on him , unshaken by their proximity nor the implications of the topic at hand . instead she moves her hand , finger tapping her chin as she feigns being in thought .

〝 i'll tell you what , let's make a 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥 ~ 〞she begins , pushing herself off of the wall just to close the distance a little bit more . 〝 you can drive my bike therefore i will be your 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 , but you owe me with something . something i haven't decided yet . don't worry , i won't ask you to do anything 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐩𝐢𝐝 . 〞

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[TXT] : answer the question.

[TXT] : you left your jacket here.

[TXT] : ignore that last message.

[TXT] : must be my fault somehow.

[TXT] : this was a bad idea but i'm doing it anyway.

[TXT] : guess i misunderstood the vibe.

[TXT] : i'm only texting you because i'm drunk.

[TXT] : i can't stop thinking about your hands.

[TXT] : you're not gonna believe this..

[TXT] : i'm blushing shut up.

[TXT] : okay wait no don't answer that.

[TXT] : i didn't say anything because i didn't want to argue.

[TXT] : be honest with me.

[TXT] : are you free tonight?

[TXT] : i'll explain later, just call me now!

[TXT] : i like it when you looked at me like that.

[TXT] : i should stop texting before this escalates.

[TXT] : i keep rereading that message.

[TXT] : are you trying to distract me on purpose.

[TXT] : i hate that you were right.

[TXT] : you'd be so proud of me right now and also disappointed.

[TXT] : cheers to bad decisions.

[TXT] : i had a dream about you.

[TXT] : i thought you were coming?

[TXT] : wow that's crazy.

[TXT] : it's whatever honestly.

[TXT] : your stuff is still here.

[TXT] : open the door.

[TXT] : what are you doing right now?

[TXT] : don't screenshot this.

[TXT] : don't make me ask twice.

[TXT] : i'm grabbing coffee, want one?

[TXT] : what are we?

[TXT] : no really it's fine.

[TXT] : you don't have to lie.

[TXT] : i don't feel great.

[TXT] : don't rush i've only been waiting.

[TXT] : i forgot the grocery list.

[TXT] : don't do this over text.

[TXT] : did i do something wrong?

[TXT] : i don't trust myself around you.

[TXT] : running late sorry.

[TXT] : you make it hard to be good.

[TXT] : i told myself i wouldn't text you tonight.

[TXT] : are you mad at me.

[TXT] : please answer me.

[TXT] : i told you not to do that.

[TXT] : can i come over?

[TXT] : i'm outside.

[TXT] : you're being unfair.

[TXT] : that's not an excuse.

[TXT] : can you stay on the phone with me?

[TXT] : are you busy?

[TXT] : please tell me you're okay.

[TXT] : i think i fucked up.

[TXT] : i need to vent.

[TXT] : do you want food?

[TXT] : this is messing with my head.

[TXT] : i should not be imagining this right now.

[TXT] : are you mad at me?

[TXT] : please say something.

[TXT] : can you lie for me?

[TXT] : i found your keys!

[TXT] : i just thought you'd let me know.

[TXT] : i know you're awake.

[TXT] : stay the night.

[TXT] : you look good and you know it.

[TXT] : this reminded me of you!

[TXT] : this conversation is not helping my self control.

[TXT] : i love how you only respond when it's convenient.

[TXT] : i love you and i hate that i love you.

[TXT] : you left me on read.

[TXT] : i cleared my schedule.

[TXT] : i can't keep doing this.

[TXT] : are you alone?

[TXT] : stuck in traffic.

[TXT] : you could've just said no.

[TXT] : i don't want to be alone.

[TXT] : who are you with?

[TXT] : something has to change.

[TXT] : if you were here right now i'd be in serious trouble.

[TXT] : i'm done.

[TXT] : don't tease me.

[TXT] : i'm getting worried.

[TXT] : oh okay i guess we're not talking anymore.

[TXT] : where are you??

[TXT] : i'm thinking about you.

[TXT] : i hate nights like this without you.

[TXT] : can you come get me?

[TXT] : look up.

[TXT] : i trust you.

[TXT] : i need help.

[TXT] : this is flirting right?

[TXT] : i changed my mind about earlier.

[TXT] : it's fine do whatever you want.

[TXT] : it's not what it looked like, okay?

[TXT] : my brain won't shut up about last night.

[TXT] : please come get me before i make worse choices.

[TXT] : that was not funny.

[TXT] : i'm proud of you.

[TXT] : i don't know why i'm telling you this.

[TXT] : i'm sorry, i should've said something sooner

[TXT] : please don't be mad..

[TXT] : are you coming over or just teasing me?

[TXT] : i won't bother you again.

[TXT] : i almost sent this three times.

[TXT] : did you get home safe?

[TXT] : you don't owe me anything clearly.

[TXT] : i miss you.

[TXT] : guess who i just ran into..

[TXT] : i can't sleep.

[TXT] : i need clarity.

[TXT] : tell me to behave.

[TXT] : okay fine you win.

[TXT] : hello?

[TXT] : you did good.

[TXT] : do you miss me?

[TXT] : i'm bored, entertain me.

[TXT] : are you safe??

[TXT] : you're unbelievable.

[TXT] : i shouldn't have said what i said earlier.

[TXT] : i hope you're asleep because this is embarrassing.

[TXT] : don't ever say that again.

[TXT] : are you flirting with me?

[TXT] : you owe me gas money.

[TXT] : stop avoiding me.

[TXT] : call me when you see this!

[TXT] : you still mad?

[TXT] : can we talk in person?

[TXT] : can i crash at your place?

[TXT] : you're going to get me in trouble.

[TXT] : i'm spiraling.

[TXT] : you're doing this on purpose.

[TXT] : okay i'm done texting now.

[TXT] : you look cute.

[TXT] : glad you had fun.

[TXT] : i'm exhausted.

[TXT] : i'm trying to be respectful but you're not helping.

[TXT] : why would you think that was okay??

[TXT] : i want to move on.

[TXT] : thanks for the heads up i guess.

[TXT] : you left your panties here for a reason didn't you.

[TXT] : you know exactly what you're doing.

[TXT] : please don't tell anyone.

[TXT] : remember when we said we wouldn't do this again.

[TXT] : i can't find my shoes.

[TXT] : do you always do this or just to me?

[TXT] : tell me you don't miss me so i can shut up.

[TXT] : you crossed a line.

[TXT] : you up?

[TXT] : you didn't have to do that.

[TXT] : don't get smug.

[TXT] : i'm on my way!

[TXT] : i should not be saying this.

[TXT] : remind me to tell you later.

a mix of arguments, tension, manipulation, gossiping, fighting, & general emotional messiness!

you  weren't  supposed  to  hear  that.

don't  look  at  me  like  i'm  the  only  one  lying.

want  to  tell  them,  or  should  i?

you  think  i  don't  know  what  you  did?

i've  hit  people  for  less.

oh,  i  thought  you  already  knew.

that's  funny,  you  didn't  say  that  last  night.

say  that  again.  i  dare  you.

you  wanna  talk  about  loyalty?

no  offense,  but  if  you're  the  last  to  know,  that's  on  you.

go  ahead  -  pretend  like  it  wasn't  your  idea!

they  deserve  to  know  the  truth.

you  didn't  hear  this  from  me,  but  -

oh,  so  now  you  care?

don't  flatter  yourself.  you  were  just  convenient.

you  crossed  a  line.

we  had  bets  on  how  long  it  would  last.

it's  not  even  a  secret  anymore.

you  don't  get  to  cry  about  it  now.

touch  me  again  and  see  what  happens.

say  it  again.  louder  this  time.

you  really  thought  nobody  would  find  out?

don't  act  so  innocent.

okay,  but  am  i  the  villain  for  laughing?

tell  me  who  else  knows.  right  now.

this  whole  time,  and  you  didn't  say  a  word?

don't  act  brave  now.

you're  really  gonna  do  this  here?

it  wasn't  supposed  to  get  this  far!

you  can't  rewrite  history.

oh,  i'd  never  say  it  to  their  faces.

it  was  supposed  to  stay  between  us.

we're  all  thinking  it,  i  just  said  it.

you're  not  as  untouchable  as  you  act.

do  you  even  feel  guilty?

they  warned  me  about  you.

go  ahead,  make  it  worse.

if  you  repeat  this,  i'll  deny  everything.

the  next  thing  out  of  your  mouth  better  be  an  apology.

you're  about  three  seconds  away  from  regretting  this.

you  keep  pushing,  and  i'll  push  you  back.

they're  going  to  find  out.

one  more  lie,  and  i  walk.

they're  lying  to  you.

you  need  to  back  off.  now.

you're  defending  them?  after  everything?

don't  try  to  hide  it.

tell  me,  was  i  just  a  placeholder?

you  really  think  sorry  fixes  this?

there's  nothing  left  to  say.

don't  act  like  you're  the  one  hurting.

i  don't  owe  you  any  explanation.

whatever  helps  you  sleep  at  night.

you  should've  seen  this  coming.

i  hope  it  was  worth  it.

i  told  the  truth.  just  not  all  of  it.

you'll  miss  me  before  i  miss  you.

smile.  you're  ruining  the  mood.

i'd  watch  that  tone  if  i  were  you.

it's  not  my  fault  you  believed  me.

you  have  such  a  talent  for  pretending  you're  innocent.

we  both  know  this  is  over.

i  never  said  i  was  a  good  person.

the words almost feel stuck in her throat . valentine's not usually one for vulnerability, or even the smallest trace of it, and so admitting such a thing weighed heavily in the air. there was no way to regain what had already been lost, those who keep falling to the world's state of chaos, the things that had been ripped from both herself and so many of those she cared for.

she stands opposite the window, arms folded in consideration. her gaze is downcast to the base of the pane itself, looking out — she's not certain on how far she will go with this conversation, but she's bound to have to discuss this at some point, and there was no backing out now.

the hand on her shoulder comes, vibrant blue flickers to her side where claire stands. physical touch isn't welcomed on a usual basis, but redfield was one of those few whom were tolerated. an exhale, thoughts turn over in her head .

“don't know if i can afford to waste time figuring it out .”

it's said in a quiet air . there's no quarter given, no break provided to the ex-cop. people are counting on them both, and time was something that was never on their side. still, she knows that claire is truthful.

@heavenmcde from here

silence fills the room for a moment longer , the redhead pursing her lips together in thought . it was true that time seemed to be slipping by , perhaps quicker than ever , they were all getting older and yet the threats continued to be brought to their door . it was naive to think that it would ever end , just would there ever be an end for them .

" maybe . . . " she replies quietly , noting the importance of acknowledging how the other felt . " you have so many important things in your life already , but i'm sure if you took a little time to yourself you might discover some other things that are important to you ."

claire offers a small smile before her gaze follows jills . tying to work out what exactly she was looking at .

" i don't think it will ever be easy for us to step back . . . we've been doing this for so long now — but maybe it is important that we do start to , that we start to let some other people take over at times . can you see me fighting zombies with my walking frame ?"

she jests , smile widing so that a peak of her teeth can be seen between her lips .