[A/N: this picks up where the audio left off. NOTE, this is 100%what I think SHOULD happen next,, not what WILL happen next. That being said, I do not own any of these characters, they all belong to CastleAudios. Stay comfy, stay culty and lets get into it]
As you walk to the kitchen door, Claire speaks up.
"I'll take you up on that challenge, Hotshot." The playfulness in her voice is intoxicating. "Thanks Princess." You teased her as you walked away, referring to her 'princess treatment' that the bureau had given her for her past.
She had just explained to you about her parents death, the bureau's adoption agency and the meaning behind her name... Claire Greene, the woman who had annoyed you as you had just been attempting to do your job, the woman that you had protected from a fiery explosion, the woman who saved your life with blood magic and allowed you to live in the den with her. She was the Alpha of the Greene pack, with her best friend Bethany Annalise Taylor as her beta.
You continue down the hall to the main hall of the Den, recounting all the things that you had baked for this thanksgiving, "four pies; pumpkin, pecan, cherry, and apple, three platters of chocolate chip cookies, one large tray of brownies and a small carrot cake" as a prank gift to your poor alpha roommate. You did have something to give her afterwards that would, hopefully, save your ass when she tried to kill you later. Both of which were currently hidden in Claire's office.
You turned the corner to the main hall, taking account of everyone there. Beth had caught her mate, Seer was apologizing profusely for leaving Beth on a ladder, Knight and Evie were sharing a quick kiss in passing as they grabbed various outdoor games for the kids, Ro was trying (very confidently, mind you) to ask Triscuit (they're never living that down) to sit with him for a bit, and ,as usual, Simon was grilling out back. It felt like you were just a mere guest to some large family gathering, fitting in; but not all that well.
Claire walked up behind you, whispering into your ear , "welcome to the pack, Hotshot " with that she sauntered past you to pry Beth and the Seer apart. "Can you two stop fighting for five minutes?" They both apologized and started walking away before... "Beth, can you do me a favor, please?" She said, turning to her beta.
"Yea, what's up Claire?" Beth responded
"Can you cover for me, I need some fresh air " she said, gesturing towards the sliding screen in the back of the room
" No problem, go ahead " Beth said as Claire walked towards the door.
You follow her through the door, you see a small aura of light as you step through onto the balcony. Quietly, you spot Claire , leaning over the railing and looking out at the woods beyond. You study her figure for a few long seconds before moving closer.
One of the floorboards creak, making her jump and stare at you, the first thing you notice is the scars that adorn her face, before she quickly turns away " what are you doing here?!?" She yells at you
"Making sure you're alright " your tone shakes slightly as you speak, making Claire's head sink
"I know, they're ugly, you don't have to say it " she continues to slowly hide her face.
"I never sai-" she cuts you off "DON' T YOU DARE LIE TO ME " her voice rang out over the small courtyard.
You walk up to her in silence, she whipped around to confront you, only for you to pull her into a quiet hug, shocking her into silence.
You whisper into her ear, "if it makes you feel any better, I think you're beautiful."
"You little shi-"
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Which one is it? (Claire x Ranger) (F4A)
SonstigesAfter their repetitive nightmares, the Ranger weighs their options, leave and work through their problems; or stay and ask his old Rival for help
