Okay so sorry for not updating; all characters belong to the almighty Rachel Caine, but the new ones such as Amy and Jamie etc are all mine mwahhahha!

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"Claire, Rex is up you might want to move before he finds you sleeping….well hear" Amy was really starting to piss me off all I wanted to do was sleep and I am so cozy I could stay here for ever. That is until I hear the other groan from beside me. I slowly look up to find that my pillow was in actual fact Jamie's arm. Detangling myself from the spooning cuddle I was currently in with Jamie. I moved without waking him to sit in the chair opposite him. Just in time for Rex to come through to the living room glass of water in his hand and smile on his face. He walked to the chair I was sitting in on the way he stopped to look at Jamie asleep in only his pyjama bottoms. Smiling to himself Rex emptied his glass of water over the top of Jamie's head then continued onto sit beside me. Amy giggled then went to start the coffee pot and Jamie woke up with a start, bolting up right in the sofa. Rex laughed and set the glass down on the table.

"What the hell man!" Jamie gave his now wet hair a shake he then looked down to where I had been lying only minutes before then back up to me, a knowing smirk on his face. I gave him my best shut your face look and nodded towards Rex who was picking up the newspaper.

"Problem sleeping beauty?" Rex asked

Jamie just gave his head another shake laughing slightly. Looking straight at me he then said "I was just having a damn good dream man" He winked at me. I had to duck my head down to cover my blushing face Rex didn't seem to notice though , if he did he didn't say anything.

I looked over to Amy in the door way who had obviously noticed my exchange with Jamie as she was Silently clapping her hands and jumping up and down.

Chapter 12

Ever since the night I had slept with Jamie things had been different, and by slept I do only mean we slept there was absolutely no funny business! It was the little things that I started noticing more like the way he would always text me to make sure I was okay, or the fact that his hands now seemed to rest for longer than necessary on my waist or shoulders, he was turning it up on the flirting scale to. Not that I wasn't enjoying the new take of events but it seemed that Rex was noticing too and he didn't at all seem to like it. I mean he is waayyyy to over protective, come 'on I know he loves me and everything it's just I'm a big girl I can take care of myself. I did alright in the town filled with vampires without him. Not that I would ever tell him that, he'd definitely blow a fuse.
Amy seemed to find the whole thing hilarious like the other day when I was on dinner duty I was cooking the soup at the stove when Jamie reached for the salt which was in front of the stove to my right, he'd stood right at my back and reached in front of me, his breath had been hot against my ear when he whispered "God everything here looks just so darn delicious" Then Rex decided that would be the perfect time to check on the food. I'd elbowed Jamie out of the way but not quick enough for Rex not to notice our earlier hmm … Position. He'd said stiffly "Oooh I am so sorry to interrupt you both"
I'd simply stated there was nothing to interrupt while the two boys eyed each other up, I pretended not to notice the tension in the room. Jamie turned away leaving the forgotten salt on the counter stating happily "oh and the food looks quite good to Claire"
Blushing profusely I kept my eyes down on the soup while Rex made a grab for Jamie and soon locked his head in his arms, they scuffled around for a while in an almost brotherly way before Amy came in stating sharply that if either of them broke anything there wouldn't be anymore male pride left for them to fight over.

So I'd say things were going good. "Claire!" wait hold that thought.

Following Rex's voice to the living room I saw him with a funny look on his face holding his phone out towards me.
"There's a man here asking if I know a woman with medium light brown her and huge sunglasses who gave him a lift home sometime last week says he 'accidently' picked up on of my self defence cards in the car"

Caught.

I grabbed the phone out of Rex's hand and left the room feeling everyone's heavy gaze, Jamie's in particular. I went outside and sat on the front door steps already feeling the heat of the mid afternoon sun.
"Hello?"I questioned although I had a fair guess as to who was going to be on the other end of the phone; he hadn't left my thoughts since I dropped him of at that stupid fancy hotel, Michael.

"Hi I'm sorry but you probably don't remember me but I'm the guy you drove home the other day" his voice was questioning

"Yes" I said waiting

"Well I was wondering if I could maybe meet up with you somehow, the people I am with just now, well we haven't exactly been seeing eye to eye and…"

"Your looking for some proper company, I mean to talk to someone who doesn't treat you like shit on their shoe?" I said knowingly

"Exactly, I mean obviously it's a long shot, I mean you were probably glad to be rid of me when you dropped me off but I would like to say thank you in a better way than just over the phone"

"Okay well when are you wanting to see me?" I wasn't sure about this but I mean what harm could it do?

"Well tonight really?"

I coughed loudly trying to cover up the loud intake of breath, how would I get out without everyone wanting to come with me. I swear it's sometimes like living in a cage that's one of the reasons I like working because its one of the only times I can get out and for a while and not be questioned on it.

"Okay right here's the plan, you phone me on my phone in half an hour and we can discuss plans?"

He laughed on the other side of the phone "I feel like I'm planning to sneak you out of your prison or something, why can't we just talk now?"

"Yeah, you have no idea" I said with a laugh. He soon agreed to phone back in half an hour and tried to cool myself down and calmly walk back into the living room as if there was nothing unusual.

On the way to the kitchen in search of a cool drink I placed Rex's phone in his outstretched palm.

After splashing some water on my face and downing around three glasses of water I went to sit back in the living room. It was silent. "Soo Claire, care to share?" Amy question lightly I could tell she was about to explode waiting for the information.

"Yeah sorry it was just a poor guy who needed a lift home" I said lamely.

"Did you know him?"

"Was he old?"

"Where did you take him?"

"Did he hurt you?"

The questions where flying at me from both Jamie and Rex, if I wasn't scared shitless I would of laughed at their faces Rex looked as if smoke should be blowing out of his ears and Jamie's stone expression was almost the same I can see now why they're friends.

"No he was em lovely, polite and everything just to a hotel, he was just a guy no biggie"

"Was he hot?" Asked Amy enthusiastically earning a hard look from Rex, ignoring him Amy nodded towards me. I thought of Michaels gorgeous blonde curls and piercing blue eyes offft and the abs, the subtle muscle enhanced by his tighter fitting shirt, no where as big as Shane's but still pretty impressive.
Shaking away the thoughts I smiled and winked at Amy "Yeah I guess so he was pretty hot" she giggled and smiled back.

"I knew it!" I laughed

That's when Jamie exploded "God Claire did no one ever teach you stranger danger!"

With that everyone just started laughing the tense atmosphere gone. Then my phone rang from upstairs jumping up and as I half ran half jogged up to my room I heard someone mutter about me being popular or something but I was too busy taking the stairs two at a time to reply.

"Hello?"" I was still trying to catch my breath.

"Hi again, so are you free to talk now or do I have to send a rescue team to break you out" It was funny talking like this with Michael again it reminded me of old times. The nights when I couldn't sleep and he well couldn't sleep –you know due to the fact he was a vampire and all- and we would just sit and exchange playful banter or just together, relish in the peacefulness of the night. I wonder if we would still talk like this if he knew who it was he was really talking to.

"Rescue team?" sarcasm dripped from my words.

"Oh well I know some people"

"And I'm sure you do"

"Okay so maybe that rescue team would only consist of myself and possibly the dodgy looking guy sitting in the booth beside me but I mean this team, we kick ass" I must admit that I was finding it hard not to laugh at this but I thought I could have my fun.

"And I'm sure you would"

"Okay so I'm sitting in a late night café near the gas station we met the other day and I was wondering if you would join me?" he seemed to stumble over his words. If I didn't know better I would say Michael was nervous.

"Okay and how do I know your not some creepy rapist who I dunno only wants to emm suck my blood" I reply deadpan. I heard a swift intake of breath on his end and couldn't scuffle the loud laugh that let loose after that.

He sounded almost relieved "I can promise you I am not some creepy guy who wants to suck your blood" now it was his turn to be sarcastic.

"You forgot rapist" I quipped easily.

"That either"

"Hmmm" I took a breath and I heard him take one to "okay right I'll be there in ten I know the café your talking about. I hung up shortly after that and grabbed my keys off the counter. It was just as I was leaving the room my eyes caught myself in the mirror. Shaking my head and ran back into my room. Okay so heeled boots for height, jacket with hood for hiding -also against the light rain- and sunglasses as a last resort stuff looking stupid. For protection my Amelie bracelet thingy hidden by my sleeve and my cross around my neck.

Halfway down the stairs I realised my keys were still on my bedroom unit. So it was up again. When exiting my room I collided with Rex. Height whys I reached just the top of his chest just about to his neck so I took a moment to collect myself before sweetly looking up to meet his eyes. I tried my best to convey innocence but Rex has known me ever since well ever and he just caught me with my hand stuck in the cookie jar.

"And you're going where?" his arms reached out to steady my shoulders.

"Just em out to the gas station" Do Not Look Away, Claire he can smell fear.

"Really?" he cocked an eyebrow at me.

"Okay caught, I'mjust headed to the café to meet with this friend from work" He was just looking down at my watching closely, so I stammered on. "Yeah its just this girl well her and her boyfriend like jusssst broke up and she hasn't been feeling to good and get this right her period is totally messed up she says she's like three weeks late or something I totally think she's preggers" His mouth hung open slightly as he stopped me.

"Okaaaay thanks Claire em just next time tell me the truth" he turned away and shook his head "Oh and next time a little less information please"

Yep I was that desperate. Let me let you in on a little secret best way to get rid of a guy fast is to say the P word. Yes one mention of periods and suddenly they remember something else they've got to be doing, score.

I didn't waste anymore time I ran down stairs and straight into my car. I turned on the radio and drove to the café. It took me a while to find the blooming place but when I did I sat in the car for a moment, taking a few deep breaths and watching the window wipers wipe away the gentle mist of rain. With one last deep breath I turned of the engine, pulling my hood up and making sure my hair covered as much of my face as possible.

Michael was sitting at the booth furthest to the back. The café place was average, with the worn looking wooden tables and well used leather chairs it made me feel a tad better it seemed to be somewhere everyone relaxed. His golden curls bounced slightly as his head darted towards me as I slid into the seat directly in front of him. " I was just about to send the rescue team" he said jokingly but I could tell he had actually been worried that I wasn't coming.

"Yeah sorry bout that, traffic was bad" I shrugged "Where's your friend?" my voice held a smile.

"Oh bert aye he's just over there" he tilted his head to the booth beside us. He'd been right the guy did look slightly dodgy with hair that looked like it had been combed I dunno maybe three years ago, and a bear belly that hung over the waist band of his jeans could be seen very easily due to the tight white wife beater he wore. He was totally oblivious to the fact that both Michael and I were openly staring at him, in fact he seemed to be oblivious to everything but the food in front of him.
Looking back at Michael he caught my eye and winked "Quiet the man eh?" I laughed, loudly.

Shaking my head I caught his eye and said gently "So how are you doing?"
Michael instantly started to fiddle with the small red pick he held in his hands flicking it with his fingers he looked down. "I guess I cant complain" he sighed.
"Like hell you cant!" he looked taken aback at my outburst. I sighed "Look I don't know you, hell I only met you yesterday so I have no idea what's going on with you but I ain't stupid, I can see. It was clear to me what was, is happening with that chick your em dating?" I felt bad for being harsh but he had to hear it so I went on. "To be perfectly honest with you hun she seemed like a whore, a big one but that's not your problem, what I'm saying is that I can tell you obviously have feelings for this girl, strong feelings. But that doesn't excuse what she's done, you have every right to be upset, angry and hell even jealous, but you shouldn't just act as if it is all your own fault and that it's no big deal!"

Michael gazed at the table and he didn't lift his head as he replied. "I know we just met but you remind me of someone, I just can't place it. Your brutally honest and aren't scared of the truth" he looked to try and catch my eye but I turned my head the other way. My hood was still up but I didn't have on my sunglasses and I couldn't risk him recognising me, not now. "But your right completely right, I'm being a pussy I should man up and just leave them to go to hell its just" he took a deep breath and said softly "They're all I have left"

My heart ached right then and I longed to reach over and hug the hell out of him, tell him he still had me. I couldn't though this wasn't my place anymore; Michael had made his choice he chose them. A side of me couldn't help wondering though that if he was given another chance would still pick them?

A waitress interrupted the silence when she asked if we would like to order, I treated myself to a deluxe chocolate milkshake while Michael just asked for another coffee. We exchanged light banter while we waited for our order and laughed as 'Big Bert' ordered yet another plate of fries.

While I sucked at the cool chocolate deliciousness I could tell Michael was watching me, but I ignored it and asked if he was staying here long.

"I'm not so sure anymore what I'm going to do, the plan was to stay here a few more nights eve that's my girlfri… the person I'm staying with well she wanted to check out the shops here and well I have this gig I'm meant to be playing at in a few nights"

"A gig really? You play?"

"Yes guitar and I sing as well, its not a gig as per such I just happen to know a guy and he's asked me to play a few numbers at his pup for a few nights" I watched the slight sparkle in his eyes that seemed to appear whenever he talked about his music.

"Oh sounds impressive"

"Well its more of a hobby really" he was being modest the guy had the bloody voice of an angel no strike that more like a god!

"I bet you're good, I can tell" I tried to sound enthusiastic without sounding fake.

"Well thanks I guess, so I take it you live around here?" curiosity in his voice.

"Yeah I guess so, I've got a job not far from here nothing exciting it's mostly paperwork but it pays the rent. Me and my em friends we move around a lot haven't found the right place yet." He nodded and seemed genuinely interested.

"So how many people do you live with then?"

"Oh just the three my cousin his girlfriend and his best friend" I didn't want to go any deeper scared I'd somehow give the game away.

"Sounds cool, I lived alone for a while it was lonely" Sadness covered his face and I knew he was refereeing to the times when he had been stuck in his house living like a ghost, literally.

"Yeah I guess it would be lonely, but I mean at least you wouldn't have to fight for the bathroom every morning" I laughed thinking of Amy taking an hour each morning getting ready in the bathroom.

"Ah you see that is when the art of a rota comes in handy" we both laughed.

Michael seemed to be off in a day dream so I looked down into my glass.

All that was left of my milkshake was the white fluffy cream which had sunk to the bottom, taking the chocolate straw I had placed on the side plate I dipped it into the cream and took a small bite. I couldn't help but let out a soft moan as the cream mixed with the chocolate inside the biscuit straw thing and melted in my mouth. I have to come here more often; I know I'll come here after work sometime to think. I mean I love everyone at home don't get me wrong I do but a girl needs time to breath you know.

Michael's laugh was like soft bells ringing soft and soothing just like when he sung. "What? What did I miss?" I looked over at the 'Bert' guy who seemed to be just the way he was before. This only made Michael laugh even more.

"Sorry its just you've got a little em cream" his hand reached out and swabbed at the cream on my nose it was a familiar move, there was no awkward atmosphere. Until Michael seemed to have realized what he had just done his hand seemed to freeze a few inches from my face. Crap on a stick. I quickly looked down pretending to look for something in my grey purse; taking out a $10 I placed it onto the table. That should cover my half.

When I looked back up Michaels hands were back to fiddling with the pick but it was obvious that he was away with the fairies. God please, please, please don't let him recognise me come on.

It was just as I was packing away my stuff into my bag that Michael spoke, his hand reached out and sat comfortably over mine. "It's Michael by the way, Michael Glass"

I caught myself before saying I know, and instead replied "It Amy, just Amy"

"Well just Amy, I really want to thank you for everything, you didn't have to come crash my sad 'ole pity party but I'm glad you did. You've given me a lot to think about and made me realise how much of a douche bag I'm being so thanks."

I slipped my hand out from under his to heft my bag back over my shoulder.

"Well then glass boy you want a lift?" I smiled at him and turned to walk to the car. Michael placed some notes on the table and left shuffling after me.

I'd stolen Rex's ride again and I could tell Michael was appreciating the few of the sexy ass car behind me. At least I hope it was the car he was appreciating.

I climbed into the drivers seat adjusting the mirror, and Michael rode shotgun.

"This is cheesy as hell I know but we should do this again sometime, I mean before I leave. Its nice talking to someone who inst"

"A complete tool?" I supplied easily.

"Yeah, exactly"

"Yeah well you're alright glass boy" I laughed "You've got good banter for a singer" he just looked at me with a raised eyebrow and shook his head. He had no idea how tempted I had been to say 'vampire' and not singer. "Same place?" I asked referring to the hotel he'd been staying at before.

"No, but can we make a detour there first" he sounded confident in what he was say so I shrugged my shoulders in a what the hell way and I drove us back to the posh hotel place. I stopped the car in front of the hotel and he turned to look at me. "Would you mind waiting for me I'll be seven minutes"

I laughed at how precise he was being although I didn't doubt him "Okay I'll start the stop watch" he jumped out and I rolled down the window calling out jokingly "On your marks, get set, GO!" I could here him laugh as he jogged inside the hotel.

Shaking my head the sudden buzz of my phone alerted me to the fact that Amy was phoning.

"Hey, sweet thang what can I do for you?" I asked sarcasm filling my voice.

"Claire, where are you? I made pasta!" Amy sounded rather disgruntled.

"oh sorry Amy just stick it in the fridge I'll get it when I get back. I told Rex, I"

That's when I heard Rex shouting to Amy probably from the other room "She's meeting up with some chick from work, she's got boy issues"

"Chick?" Amy questioned lightly.

"Yeah a friend from work" I replied easily.

"Claire you don't have any friends" I knew she didn't mean to be harsh, she just sounded suspicious.

"Well thanks for that Amy!"

"Well you know what I mean Claire, come off it"

"Okay so she's really more of a college, but there was no getting out of it" my convincing tone didn't seem to be too well convincing. But Amy did seem to give up, for now.

"Okay I'm hanging up now but only because how I met your mother is starting, but I promise you Claire honey this is over" God why did Amy have to make me feel so damn guilty I wasn't really lying I was juts out with a friend, just a friend who had taken some small part in killing me, kind of.

"Okay Amy I'm letting you go now, we'll talk when I get in, bye" I hung up before she could argue with me. Looking at the dash bored seven minutes had passed and I couldn't help but laugh at how I was going to rip it out of Michael for being late.

It was then that Michael's blonde head appeared along with a dark one. I couldn't help but compare them as Michael being the angel from heaven and eve being well Satan's daughter. She certainly dressed like it. (Outfits on pro) She wore shorts like knickers, killer heel boots and a thin black vest top. She also wore a large camouflaged shirt which get this looked exactly like something that sat in Shane's closet. Bitch.

Michael caught my eye and get this, Winked. I couldn't help but laugh and give a mock salute. Eve had noticed the whole thing and she didn't seem to be a happy chappy. I couldn't help it, call me a nosy cow but I turned down the window to hear what she was saying to him.

"Michael what has gotten into you, seriously come on don't be such a party pooper, come on back up to the room? I can show you what I bought today" her voice was low , she was trying to sound sexy. It sounded more like she had a bad case of the cold.

Michael just shook her off of his arm and made his way towards the car. "Sorry Eve gotta go, got myself a hot date" Oh god he didn't. I started blushing even though he had no idea I could hear him. Crapty sheep balls.

"Michael, is that a girl in that car? I can't believe this all you have to do is ask, you don't have to go running to some slut. Just because me and Shane have quick and meaningless shag ever now and then doesn't give you the right to cheat on me!" Her voice was high and whiney now. It made me want to take the hand brake and ram it so far down her throat she would never speak again.

Michael didn't even bat an eyelid. It was almost as if he had heard it all before, he probably had. I couldn't help but feel kind of sorry for this guy. How could she possibly have her head that far up her ass?

When Michael finally jumped into the car, flinging what looked like an overnight bag into the back seat; I put the car into gear and reversed so that I could turn the car to leave. Eve stood at the entrance mouth agape she looked like a fish sucking in air. Well a fish with the face of a gothic clown. "Oh and Eve?" I shouted out the window her face was confused as hell and I couldn't help but laugh as she nodded "Bite Me!"

I couldn't resist that was funny shit and damn had it felt good. Michael looked at me ludicrously and it just made me laugh even harder. Michael laughed to and it got so bad I had to pull over to calm my breathing and wipe the tears gathered in my eyes. I can't remember the last time I'd laughed that hard.

When I finally pulled up at Michaels new hotel I still gave the odd giggle.

"Listen Amy, thank you" his voice sounded genuine.

"My pleasure glass boy" I said with a laugh. "Oh and Michael" I called as he turned to leave

"Good luck"
*

When I arrived back at the house it was quiet, too quiet.

Dropping the keys back into the small glass thing on the table by the door, I made my way to the kitchen.

"God you really are stupid aren't you? I told you to ask the girl out already in fact you said you were going to last night?" Amy's voice was soft yet disapproving I thought she was on the phone until I heard a deeper voice. Jamie.

"I don't know what your talking about" good because I didn't either.

"You know fine well what I'm talking about, don't think I didn't notice the two of you the other night all wrapped up in each other, asleep on the couch" Good god.

Leaning in closer I peaked between the door and the wall to see that Amy was sitting on top of one of the counters, she swung her legs gracefully and as she talked she pulled the tips of her hair right in front of her checking for nonexistent spilt ends. All I could see of Jamie was his strong back as he sat on the chair, legs swung up onto the table, although he acted relaxed I could almost sense how tense and anxious he was.

"Yeah, do you know she talks in her sleep?" he chuckled lightly. Okay now would really be a good time to just sink into the floor and die, oh hell what did I say. "It was pretty cute actually she said"

"Oh hey Claire what you doing?"

Bang. Crap balls my head that really hurt! "Rex! Don't sneak up on people like that" I put my hand up to my now aching head, busted.

"I'm hardly sneaking up on you, I'm just back from a jog and well you're kind of standing right in front of the kitchen door so…" Rex trailed off, he sounded like he was trying damn hard not to laugh "Oh hey is your head okay" I just grumbled in response.

Walking straight into the kitchen I went to the medicine cabinet and grabbed myself some of the strongest painkillers I could find. Then walking to the sink I filled myself a glass of nice cold, fresh water.

"So Claire how was your night" Jamie sounded casual I new better.

I gulped down the painkillers and took an extra gulp of water for good measure before turning round to face them. "It was alright, more of a pity party really" I tried not to smile at the actual truth of that "Dinner in the fridge?"

Amy spoke up "Its warming up in the oven" I nodded before filling myself another glass, taking out a fork and grabbing my plate out of the oven. I then went and placed my pate opposite the seat Jamie occupied and before sitting down I shoved Jamie's long legs off from the table. He simply raised an eyebrow at me.
"No feet where I eat"
*

After having my tea I headed upstairs, had a quick shower and got changed into my new cosy PJ's (outfit on pro) I grabbed one of my shirts and threw it over the top as an after thought.

On my way down to the living room I couldn't stop worrying about what I had said in my sleep. God cringe worthy much. Rex was sitting in the arm chair by the couch with Amy curled up in his lap her legs hung off the side of the chair as she snuggled into his chest playing on her phone. Rex seemed to be consumed by some TV programme about the football or some sport involving a ball anyway.

I looked over at Jamie who caught my eye and winked cheekily at me, I grabbed the nearest pillow and threw it at his face before sitting down at the same couch but different end.

We all sat together for the majority of the night flicking channels and just catching up on the down low. At about eleven Amy dragged Rex up to bed, since tomorrow was Saturday and Rex's day off Amy was treating him to a shopping trip. He was just so excited that he whined about it all night.

"You want to stick in a movie?" I asked Jamie I didn't feel like heading to bed yet.

Sure, he rose up from the end of the couch and wondered into the kitchen probably in search of more food. I stuck in my all time favourite movie, Taken.

I got back onto the couch lying down with my head on the arm rest. Then there was this weird buzzing noise and I felt around the table by head looking for the annoying noise to lazy to actually get up and look. Finally my hand came into contact with the sleek black iphone, checking to make sure Jamie was still in the kitchen I lightly presses the unlock button without swiping it so that I wasn't actually 'reading' the text just you know glancing.

"'Now's your chance, go get 'm tiger'" from Amy.

Oh god I was so going to kill her. Jamie wondered back into the room glancing at the tv which gave me the chance to put the phone back where I found it. "Taken?"

"Yeah what's wrong with that?" I spotted the bowl of popcorn in his hand wondered if he would share.

"Oh nothing I just never took you for a Liam Neeson kind of girl" I sat up and crossed my legs turning to face him as he sat beside me.

"You kidding, it's his voice its like sex! Well then what kind of girl do you take me for?" I was now officially curious.

"Well I don't know quite yet, but I'll let you know when I figure it out, your just full of surprises. Popcorn?" he wiggled his eyebrows at me and I snatched a handful and turned back to the TV. Through the film I could feel Jamie glancing at me every now and then, it made me blush just wondering why. By the time the film was finished Jamie was trying and failing to do his best Liam Neeson impression he'd been drinking the beer as well from the fridge so he was basically just embarrassing himself and it made me feel glad that tonight I had stuck to the coke.

"Right that's it I give up I'm heading to bed now I'm shattered" my head kept falling forward and it was becoming increasingly difficult to keep my eyes open.

"Are you kidding Claire the night is still young!" I looked at the clock two O'clock god o wonder I was nearly snoring.

"I think its time for you head to bed too Jay eh?" oh god that so didn't come out right. I must have blushed to my slipper clad feet.

"Ooh Claire is this an invitation" he started downing the eyebrow thing again and I couldn't help but laugh.

"Shut it, don't get too excited now Jamie we shall both go to our own rooms"

"Together?"

"Alone!" I was just so tired I could of fallen asleep standing right there but there was no way I was leaving Jamie down here on his own, who knows the trouble he could cause.

I stood in front of Jamie hands on hips while he tried to copy me; seemingly I looked like s sexy strict teacher. He was pretty damn drunk. Leaning forward I grabbed both hands and pulled but he was stronger and he pulled too.

I fell right into his lap. His arms snuck around my waist trapping me to him and I couldn't fight back, most likely because I didn't really want to. I was rather comfortable where I was, hands on his chest to steady myself I looked up into his eyes and they looked hungry. NOT a I'm want to suck your blood hungry, a hunger of the other kind. Suddenly one of his hands cupping the back of my head and was pulling it towards him. I had no control over myself I swear so I didn't even realise when my arms wound themselves around his neck because all of me was focused on those lips.

And then he kissed me.
And I kissed him back.

We Kissed!

Suddenly it felt as if we couldn't get enough of each other my hands were puling him closer and the hand which rested comfortably on my hip became tighter pulling me closer. When we finally needed to breath Jamie led soft urgent kisses from my lips, down my. His hot breath in my ear was enough to give me shivers, of the good kind, down my spine. Then he whispered "Please don't leave me Claire"

I had no idea where it came from, but the need to comfort him was over whelming so I pulled back and looked into his eye. "I'm going nowhere" then I leaned in and kissed him but this time was different it was soft slow and bloody amazing. This seemed to be enough for him. I placed my head on his chest and tried to calm my breathing as gently ran his fingers through my hair.

After about five minutes of just sitting together in silence I really had to get to bed and I couldn't risk falling asleep with him and talking in my sleep, not again.

Jamie seemed to read my mind though "Let me walk milady to her room?" he asked with a wink. I nodded to tired to really speak. His kisses made my knees turn to jelly.

He walked up the stairs behind me both hands on my waist, when we got to my door I leaned into the door and he lent forward. "Goodnight Claire"

As he turned to leave I felt alone, insanely alone so "Jamie wait please stay"

He looked into my eyes "You sure?"

I was positive "Just no funny business" I tried to sound stern but it came out more of a sigh.

"Pinky promise" he said seriously.

I went straight to my bed half-heartedly trying to get off the shirt I'd had on over my tank top. I then went to one side of the bed and snuggled under the covers kicking my legs about trying to warm the cool covers. That's when he took of his shirt and god was it a sight. If I die right now I would die a happy woman. He shrugged out of his jogging bottoms leaving him in these jack will's boxers that looked mighty fine. He then flopped down onto the bed and grabbed me round the waist pulled me to his chest. He kissed me on the forehead and I was asleep, please don't talk in your sleep Claire.

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