[A/N: hiya folks, steam here sorry for the late update. This is the first part of a 3 parter the next 2 chapters won't be apart of them.]
[Ps the starwars fic has fallen into a state of development hell I'm sorry :sobs:]
19th of January
(Claire's pov)
The night soon transitioned into morning somewhere along the night I went from watching YouTube to watching videos of Elijah and I.
The first time he let me on the back of his motorbike, it was a Ducati. It was the one he had crashed, probably rotting in a scrap yard now.
Then the memories of his recovery, his mangled back covered in road rash and his ribs bruised and broken will never not make me shiver .
The road trip we went on to see a concert.
Shaking my head to clear my head I wandered into the bathroom to have a shower, I hoped it would clear my head .
I briefly met the eyes of my reflection, I looked like a mess. Makeup streaked and smudged ,my hair was a mop of brown that looked more like a bird's nest.
I let out a soft "God damn" as I stretched , my hair damp and still somewhat messy.
Before I could get sidetracked my stomach abruptly and rather loudly reminded me of the existence of breakfast.
'Food.' was priority number 1, I swiftly hurried into the kitchen, opening the fridge , I grabbed a carton of chocolate milk and a tub of leftover chicken alfredo.
I threw the Alfredo into the microwave and grabbed a glass and emptied the chocolate milk into it .
I hurried back into my room and grabbed my phone and tossed some clothes I planned to wear, the chime of the microwave alerted me to my breakfast being ready .
The food was good, it was a recipe he had suggested to me . "Guhhhh, why can't I get him out of my head. " I groaned, I hated the fact I couldn't escape the thought of him irritated me far more than I'd like to admit.
The chocolate milk was delicious, but I was biased. I love chocolate milk.
I stood up and entered my room to get ready.
(Elijah's pov)
I slung a leg over the bike, my helmet on my head, the morning breeze made me want to shiver but I forcibly held it down .
The weather was dull, dark grey and black clouds hovered foreboding in the sky .
I sprained my wrist yesterday, it was worth it .
That Evan guy wouldn't be messing with anyone for a while, I had given him a free dental operation and Arthur had given him a ride to the hospital and then jail.
Marie had scolded me but I didn't really listen , it was something about being a reckless idiot and getting hurt .
I pulled out of the driveway and pulled into a local gas station to fill up on gas. I also got a can of cola, a pack of cigarettes and a lighter.
The craving had gotten too strong and I wasn't able to manage them it seemed .
I placed the coke into my backpack before slinging a leg over the bike and continued through town.
Prinnston was a beautiful place , it hadn't been hit too hard during the cataclysmic natural disasters or the brutal war that followed them.
Its scenic beauty and serenity, that were never truly affected by the cruelties of life, was the reason Arthur and my father had both agreed to move here .
I was gonna make one more detour before returning to the city, to see her .
I rode back into the graveyard,I was returning back to that grave.
"Hey Layna." I greeted the tombstone like it was actually her " I-I, " I stammered out. " I think, no I know you would be disappointed with me" I forced out
" I folded , not even a day" I chuckled Mirthlessly.
"I'm going back home today, to face the metaphorical firing squad." I chuckled again. "I feel like he was right about one thing ya know ?"
I said as I looked towards his tombstone.
" I am a little mistake who can't help but fuck everyone over and fuck everything over." I spat, if she was still around, she definitely would have slapped me for saying that.
"I destroyed one of the only good things I have." I elaborate. "Or well had." I chuckled.
" Welp." I sighed as I pushed off a knee, somehow I fell to my knees
The return to my bike was a quiet walk , my eyes lingered in the direction of my father's grave , each ounce of hate I felt for him definitely showing.
(James's Pov)
I sat in the living room of the apartment with a cup or apple juice in one hand and a report on a car I was to work on in the other.
My thoughts weren't on the car though, they drifted to Elijah and how out of character he was recently, I thought it was just the nerves of planning to propose but in retrospect that was unlikely.
Before I could continue a spiral the sound of an oh so familiar motorcycle came into earshot soon it drove into the underground lot.
I stood almost instantly and shot towards the door like an arrow , pausing at the door I grabbed my keys and slid shoes on.
I ran down the stairs like a man on a Warpath
Busting into the underground lot and over to Elijah's workshop.
"YOU BROKE UP WITH CLAIRE????" I yelled, he wasn't even off the bike yet.
"hi James, Yea-" he started "WHO ARE YOU AND WHAT HAVE YOU DONE WITH THE REAL ELIJAH ??" I interrupted, I knew he didn't like being interrupted but I didn't really care .
" I am the real Elija-" I interrupted him yet again. " TELL ME SOMETHING ONLY THE REAL ELIJAH WOULD KNOW !!! "
" CAN YOU STOP INTERRUPTING ME!!" he snapped " my name is Elijah Russ Watson, I'm 23 , I was adopted by my uncle when I was 15, I once walked in on you with a-" I started, I couldn't let him say that in public so I interrupted again.
" ALRIGHT! alright you are the real Elijah I'm sorry for doubting you." I interrupted.
We fell into a brief awkward silence I decided to break .
"So, why'd you break up with her, I thought you were head over heels ?" I asked genuinely concerned
"Nathan found out about my past , and threatened to tell everyone, if I didn't ." he said as he leant back onto a desk .
"SHIT, how much does Nathen know ?" i
asked and I had been best friends since elementary school, I knew everything as well and everything the slightest amount is DAMNING.
" 'Everything' is what he said " He responded sarcastically , his faith in Nathan apparent
" but knowing Nathan, he's knows the surface level details and we both know how bad those sound" he continue mockingly
" They are enough to ruin you, Elijah " I stated in a whisper softly but in the empty parking lot it was like a scream.
"What time is it ?" Eli asked the suddenness of the question made me pause .
"It's half 11, why ?" I asked. " Claire's gonna be here between 1 and 2 to grab her things." He answered lazily.
"Right well I gotta get working on a car" I hesitated "does that have to wait or… ?" I asked worriedly .
"Nah I got this handled. " He answered, " Ima go shower real quick." He said, lazily.
"Right, bye Elijah " I wished farewell.
" Cya later , James " he returned
Chapter end.
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