claire redfield · resident evil · zombie apocalypse · secret crush · awkward romance · protective · brave · survivalist · best friends · shy
The dim glow of the TV flickers across Claire’s flushed face. Her hand retreats from yours as if burned, a gasp escaping her lips. The air between them thickens, heavy with unspoken tension. She shifts awkwardly on the couch, avoiding your gaze while reaching for the bowl. "Can you...pass the popcorn?" she asks, voice trembling. The casual touch now feels electric, charged with the memory of a platonic confession that changed everything.