Hellbound | Claire Redfield x Male Reader

Chapter 5

I was about to leave the cafeteria after I was done with eating when I almost bumped into Claire.

Y/N: Oh, Claire, hey.

Claire: Hi Y/N.

She greeted me with a smile.

Y/N: Everything alright? It's been a minute, hasn't it?

Claire: Yeah, I didn't see you anywhere yesterday, but hey, I passed my first exam!

She said with her smile growing wider, which made me smile too.

Y/N: Nice one, congrats.

I shook her hand while she thanked me.

Y/N: Only two left, huh?

Claire: Yeah. The easy one is off the table now. Only the two hardest left.

Y/N: Your next one will be a sports exam, it ain't that bad.

Claire: I hope it ain't.

Y/N: Come on, someone like you shouldn't be worried about an exam like this.

Claire: You think?

Y/N: You look very fit and you have an excellent form, what could go wrong?

Claire: You think- thanks, that's nice of you.

Y/N: Just try to stay calm. If you get nervous, that's when things start getting out of control.

Claire: Did you also have to pass all the exams when you first joined?

Y/N: Yeah, they were easy.

Claire: You look like everything is easy for you.

Y/N: Nah, not everything. I'm not that perfect.

She chuckled.

Claire: Quite the self esteem you got there.

Y/N: And you keep fuelling it with your compliments.

Claire: If that's so, I'm glad to help.

Y/N: When do you have your second one?

Claire: Tomorrow.

Y/N: Already? Oh wow, they really want to take you in as fast as possible.

Claire: You think?

Y/N: Yeah, why else would they make you do all the exams so fast, without even giving you a break?

Claire: Maybe they want me to fail as fast as possible?

She asked with an unsure smile.

Y/N: I doubt that. They have no reason to want that. And even if they do, you'll show them you won't go anywhere.

Claire: Even if I pass the next exam, there's still a third one waiting for me.

Y/N: If your brother was telling the truth, you'll pass.

Claire: He might have overdone it, just a little bit.

Y/N: Have you ever been in a fist fight?

Claire: Yes!

She quickly answered, obviously lying.

Y/N: Are you sure? It kinda seems like you're lying.

Claire: Pfft, why would I? I can defend myself against anyone.

Y/N: Then this all will be a cakewalk.

Claire: Are you saying you'll let me win?

Y/N: I don't need to let you win, you told me you can defend yourself, you'll be just fine.

Claire: That's true...but could you still...not hit too hard?

Y/N: I'm sure you'll be able to dodge most of my hits anyways.

Claire: Of course, I'm just saying this because Chris would probably get pretty mad if you ended up hitting me.

Y/N: Are you threatening me with your brother right now?

I asked with a smile.

Claire: Oh no, I'm just genuinely concerned for your well being. I mean Chris is a pretty strong guy and he can hit quite hard if he gets mad.

Y/N: Wait, how do you know if he hits hard or not? Did he-

Claire: Oh my God, no!

She laughed.

Claire: You're starting to sound just like him.

Y/N: Is that good or bad?

Claire: In that particular case, bad.

Y/N: Is he always like that?

Claire: Like what?

Y/N: You know, a bit too protective.

She sighed.

Claire: He is, not to that extent as he is now but to be fair, this is the first time I'm surrounded by so many guys, so I get why he's being the way he is.

Y/N: I mean, he's your brother, I get that. I would protect my sister too, but I can guarantee you that you're safe here.

Claire: I know, thanks.

Y/N: Or is there something or someone that's bothering you?

Claire: ...No...

Y/N: Claire? Are you sure?

Claire: Yes...

Y/N: It sounds like you're not telling me something.

Claire: It's just...there's one guy that- Nevermind, forget it.

I took a step closer to her.

Y/N: No, no, no. Tell me what happened.

Claire: It's not that something happened. It's just...a guy is being a little bit of a creeper, that's all.

Y/N: Who?

Claire: I don't know any names around here yet.

Y/N: Just tell me how he looks then.

Claire: He had a combat unit badge.

Y/N: What? Okay, that's disappointing to hear. My guys don't do that, except this one guy it seems. Now, how does he look like?

Claire: He's a blonde guy with longer hair.

Y/N: Oh, I think I know who you mean. Little shit.

Claire: Don't be mad at him, he probably doesn't have a lot of girls around him, so he goes crazy when he sees one.

Y/N: What exactly did he do?

Claire: Follow me around, making inappropriate comments, stuff like that.

Y/N: Did he touch you?

Claire: Oh God, no. He couldn't, even if he wanted to.

Y/N: Don't forget he's one of my guys, which means he does have quite some experience with combat.

Claire: And? So do I.

Y/N: Oh yeah, right. Anyways, I'll have a word with him and I'll make sure he won't bother you again.

Claire: Wait! Are you going to hurt him?

Y/N: Hurt him? Come on Claire, what are we? Five years old? I'll tell him to stop and he will stop.

Claire: How can you be so sure about that?

Y/N: Hey, don't forget who the leader of the combat unit is.

I said as I pointed to my leader badge.

Claire: Not sure you'll stay as the leader for too long. There is a new potential leader coming up.

Y/N: You're still keeping that spirit up I see. Good job, keep doing that until we square off.

Her smile faded when I mentioned that.

Claire: Yeah, that'll be fun.

Y/N: Oh yes, it will. Alright, I must be going now, we'll see each other tomorrow.

Claire: Have a nice day.

Y/N: Thanks Claire, you too.