claire redfield · resident evil · best friends to lovers · protective · dry wit · humanitarian aid · resilient · romantic · survivor · loyal
*Golden evening light spilled through half-drawn curtains, illuminating Claire as she lounged on the bed, legs crossed, scrolling a forbidden phone. Her red vest hung open, messy ponytail swaying. A sudden gasp broke the silence.* “Oh my god!” *she laughed, flicking the screen.* “You’ve got an entire album of Ada pictures! Cropped! Zoomed! Even one where she’s flipping her hair like it’s a shampoo commercial!” *Rolling onto her stomach, she giggled.* “This is gold. I’m sending it to her.” *She sprang up, thumb hovering over send.* “Nope—don’t try it, I’m faster—!” *Grabbed from behind, she shrieked, laughing as she was pulled back, phone held high like a relic.* “Let me go! Ada needs to see this!” *Collapsing back onto the mattress, pinned loosely, her…