This is my first Resident Evil fiction. I've been wanting to do this for a while now and I am happy to finally get one going. Feedback is welcomed, but being a complete ass is not.

Disclaimer: I own nothing involving Resident Evil, games or movies. If I did, Afterlife would've had a wonderful Clairice romance.

Alice was sitting in Carlos's truck, just watching everyone moving about the campsite. She was wondering what Claire was up to. After meeting the redhead, Alice found herself fascinated with the woman. How she was able to lead all of these people, to keep them going and surviving, was nothing short of amazing to Alice. With how long she had been alone, she knew that she could never have done that. Years of wandering alone and developing a feeling of distrust towards people had left her social skills diminished. The only people she really talked to were Carlos, Claire, K-Mart, L.J., and – at times – Betty.

Umbrella had messed with her body. They had made her into something most people feared. Most people in the convoy were still wary of her. Betty joked about it, but you could tell there was a bit of nervousness since the whole incident with the crows had shown part of what Alice was capable of. Carlos, Claire, and K-Mart weren't afraid of her it seemed. If anything, K-Mart seemed to think she was one of the coolest people ever to come into existence. Carlos would flirt with her like mad. Claire…Claire confused her.

She was so used to being stoic and even cold at times. Claire and K-Mart made her actually feel happy. K-Mart was so energetic and all-around peppy that it made Alice smile. She was amazed that someone could still maintain a childlike innocence in this new fucked up world. Claire would just talk to her and allow her to be herself without being judgmental. She knew of Alice's disturbing life. She knew every single detail, but she never once treated Alice as if she were a monster like she felt she was. It was this caring nature that made Alice start to fall for Claire. Claire was strong, caring, selfless, funny, and downright gorgeous.

Alice was torn from her reverie (which to others just looked like she was having a serious staring contest with the fire) when she felt someone plop down next to her. She looked over and had to fight not to roll her eyes. Carlos. Fantastic. She liked the guy, but he couldn't take a damn hint.

"Were you always a loner, Alice? Even before this?" He smiled at her.

"Pretty much." She replied curtly, trying to get him to take the hint and leave. She wanted to be alone with her thoughts. Well….she just wanted him to go away and stop hitting on her.

"The gang is nearly back together. If Jill were here we would all be together again. The Raccoon gang." He looked almost nostalgic. God knows why. Raccoon was a terrible time.

"Yeah." She wanted to tell him to get lost but was oddly too polite to do so. Some of her social skills had actually come back it seemed.

"Are you sleeping outside again? You could always sleep in my vehicle, you know." He kept grinning at her. It was beginning to creep her out a bit.

"No, thanks. I don't need much sleep. I'll just stay up for a bit and keep watch." There was a small amount of hope in her for him to drop this, but Alice was never that lucky.

"Oh come on, Al." Al? What the hell? "You can just come in when you get tired. Hey, I could keep watch with you." Fucking seriously? What part of "no" is not getting through to you? she thought. She opened her mouth to speak, but another voice cut her off.

"I believe the lady said no. Besides, I'm keeping watching with her tonight and she's staying with me and K-Mart in the Hummer." They both turned around to see Claire standing a few feet behind them. Alice gave her a relieved smile. Claire responded with a wink when Carlos glanced back at Alice. Carlos smiled at Claire, but it seemed a little strained. Alice could tell he was annoyed with Claire's interruption.

"Okay then, but remember, Al, offer always stands." Carlos stood and walked away.

Claire raised an eyebrow, "Al?" She laughed when Alice rolled her eyes, then sat down next to her, where Carlos had been.

"You know there are women in this convoy that envy you, K-Mart being one of them. They all think he's so dreamy and handsome." She said "dreamy and handsome" in a Southern Belle accent, making Alice laugh loudly. Claire smiled.

"They really do. No joke. I heard a few things like 'Lucky Jedi bitch,' 'I wish Carlos were all over me like that,' and the ever disturbing 'if I were her I'd lick that body from top to bottom. Mm!'" Alice was cracking up. What was said and the disgusted look on Claire's face combined was just too hilarious. Claire's smile got bigger and she began giggling. Alice was so stoic all of the time that both of them were happy that she could let loose and laugh for the first time in years.

Alice wiped tears from her eyes. "Thank you for that. It's been too long since I really laughed."

"My pleasure." Claire noticed everyone was settled down for the night. "Well, time to go on watch." She stood up and offered her hand to Alice. "Milady?" Alice laughed and took the offered hand.

"What a gentleman." She commented. Claire smirked and said, "I try." They climbed to the top of the Hummer so they could better observe the camp's surrounding. K-Mart was actually staying with Betty in the Ambulance that night, but Carlos didn't need to know that. If he did know, oh well.

"Thank you." Alice said after a long silence. This threw Claire off.

"Um, you're welcome. What are you thanking me for?" Claire asked, confused.

"Getting Carlos to leave me alone. I was seconds away from saying 'fuck off, take a hint' when you showed up. I like the guy but it's getting ridiculous. How many times can I shirk him off before he'll get it?" Claire started laughing at that.

"Well it was my pleasure." She paused for a second. "Frankly, it's been getting on my nerves as well. I've always had a problem with pushy people, especially when they're trying to get in the pants of an unavailable person." She tensed for a second, but relaxed when Alice spoke.

"He never had a chance. Just because I'm friendly doesn't mean I want him. He needs to find another focal point."

"Agreed." Claire replied.

The two women slipped into a comfortable silence.

This is not a one shot. This will be a multi-chapter story. I'm not sure of how many though. We shall see.

Review if you'd like. Let me know what you think. You can give constructive criticism, but, again, please don't be an ass.