Chapter Eight

Standing in front of a Lab table holding some vial of goo, Myrnin came up behind me and placed a bowl in front of me. It held some type of liquid, "Myrnin? Are you sure it doesn't need a lid" I asked anxiously.

"Pish Pish, lids are for sissy's" He replied

"More like the cautious" I muttered to myself

He shook his head at me like I should know better, "We are the brave little Claire... it's what makes us better." I couldn't help but laugh, he was crazy and I loved it.

I smiled "Whatever you say Boss." He gave me a boyish grin and nodded for me to add my goo to the liquid, 'here go's nothing' I thought to my self. Once I poured it into the clear liquid I watched it shimmer and make a gurgling sound.

Myrnin's smile was huge "Ahh it worked, it really w…." his was cut off when the entire contents blew up, splattering goo all over us. It hit mostly me and I thanked god it wasn't lethal.

My face went red with anger "Myrnin?" I snapped.

He raised his head defiantly "I had no idea that would occur." Bull crap he didn't.

In Myrnin's bathroom I got the goo off my skin but couldn't remove it from my clothing. "Gross" I muttered under my breath.

There was a soft knock on the door "I do apologize Claire…these types of events are extremely rare." Why did I feel that wasn't true, "If you would like to leave early to change I will understand."?

I rolled my eyes "Myrnin its 8:30, I should have been home two hours ago." He didn't say anything, "Myrnin?"I was greeted with silence. Poking my head around the bathroom door I found Myrnin talking softly to a women in a white blouses and pants. Her Blonde hair was up in an elegant way, when she turned to me I was shocked at the color of her ice blue eyes.

"Why hello Claire" she said in an emotionless tone. I felt like I knew her, "Come here" she demanded. I raised my eyes, who the hell did she think she was to order me around.

I snorted "No thanks" and turned back into the Bathroom, closing the door behind me. Two seconds later there was no door, she had ripped it from its hinges and it was flying across the lab.

There in the door she stood with her fangs out looking furious. When she spoke though it was extremely tight "Don't test me child." I stood there shocked, not knowing what to say. She blurred and was then in my face, her eyes pierced through me and I felt like I was in a trance.

Minutes later she leaned back and I shook my head. "Amelie?" I asked.

She smiled "Very good, you remember me. What do you know?" she asked.

I rubbed my forehead "You're the founder of Morganville and my…. protector. I work for you sometimes" and you're a cold-hearted bitch I left out.

"I don't understand, why can I remember you and no one else?" I asked confused.

She began to looked bored, "I did not compel you to remember anyone else" she said it like it was the most obvious thing in the world.

"Do it again then" I demanded.

Her fangs retracted once again "Do not think to command me to do anything child." Almost straight after she looked normal again "besides how would that benefit me."

"Please" I begged.

She raised her head "Save your breath child, I will not do it."

I went red with rage "FINE! I'LL GET ANOTHER VAMPIRE TO DO IT."

She smiled, amused by my anger "Good luck with that child. It was difficult for me, you won't find any other capable of such a thing in this town."

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I was fuming by the time I got home. Michael and Eve were making out on the couch. "Gross" I muttered under my breath.

Instead of going up to my room to get out of my goo infested clothing I decided to go to the laundry, put on the track suit pants and a long sleeved shirt that I left there. Then I can just throw these clothes in the wash.

The Laundry room was adjoined to the kitchen, so I opening the kitchen door and ran into the laundry.

Since Eve and Michael were busy on the couch I thought it safe to throw off my shorts and white top while leaving my underwear on. I threw them in the machine and was about to reach for my clean clothes when I heard something from the kitchen.

I froze realizing I hadn't closed the laundry door. Still facing the machine I looked over my shoulder and found Shane standing in the Kitchen staring at me with a wooden spoon in his hand, chili dripping out it and landing on the kitchen floor.

"Ummmm" he said looking half uncomfortable, half amused.

I let out a loud squeal and shut the laundry door. "Oh my god. Oh my god. He just saw me in my underwear" I was so mortified, no guy has ever seen me half naked.

It would have been easier to dig a hole and hide until he left, but he wasn't going anywhere. Why the hell was he here anyway, he doesn't live here. What the hell is going on and my dose god hate me so much.

When I was dressed I stood tall and opened the laundry door. Shane was still at the stove stirring something in the pot, "Hello Shane" I said coolly. "How are you today." He could see I was trying to act like two minutes ago never happened and it looked like he was trying to hold back a smile.

"Good" he replied but couldn't contain himself…. he laughed until he was bright red and surprisingly so did I.

After a good three minutes of laughing there was a loud bubbling sound from the stove. "Oh shit, the chili," Shane said trying to turn the stove off.

"So your having dinner here?" I asked, "Is this another tradition?" You would think the guy lived here.

He gave me a sexy grin "It sure is."

I rolled my eyes "And I suppose there is another one tomorrow night." His grin widened and he made his way over to me….like a lion stalking it's prey. "I guess…." I couldn't finish my sentence. Shane's lips were on mine making it impossible to speak and before I knew it his strong arms were wrapping around me .

I didn't know what to do, I have never kissed a guy before so I did what felt right. Slowly I let my hands slid up his chest and over his broad shoulders. I left one hand on his shoulder and the other one to bury in his thick sandy blonde hair.

He moaned and it made me feel good knowing I was doing something right. Just when he was about to deepen the kiss there was a flash behind my eyes and I had a vision of us in a doctor's room. I was having my ultrasound, I was so happy and Shane stood beside me staring at the screen with absolute fascination.

"Shane" I said, breaking him from his daze. "That's our baby" It was almost a whisper.

Looking down at me he gave me the most beautiful smile I've ever seen. His eyes held so much love, that it made my heart melt.

"Yeah…it's awesome huh?" he voice was a bit shaky, and then a tear rolled down his cheek.

There was a creak and I was brought back to reality. Michael stood in the Kitchen doorway and he looked furious, "GET THE HELL OUT OF HERE SHANE. I TOLD YOU…I TOLD YOU NOT TO PUSH IT."

"You don't understand" he replied.

I was so confused I didn't know what just happened. "Claire are you alright?" Michael asked.

"Yeah, I…I'm just tired" I made my way towards the kitchen door and stopped "Please don't be angry at Shane he didn't do anything wrong." I could see he wanted to say more.

He took an unnecessary breath "Claire I want you to go talk with Eve or something. Shane and I need to talk."

"Fine, I want to rest anyway…can you come get me when dinners ready?" I asked, he nodded and I left the kitchen.

Michael POV

I waited until I heard Claire's bedroom door close and then turned on Shane. "Would you like to tell me what the hell that was?" I asked trying to keep in control.

He looked at his feet "I don't know, I didn't mean for it to happen…. I love her Michael. I miss holding her…kissing her" he looked embarrassed and it made me uncomfortable. The word kissing and Claire in the same sentence was weird, I mean she's like my sister…is my sister, just not by blood.

"Look dude, I get you miss her and all but you can't just do things like that. It's not like before, I'm worried for a second you'll forget your not together and take it too far" I told him as sympathetic as possible.

He looked embarrassed "I wouldn't do that."

"Really? Then tell me this. How far were you about to take that if I hadn't come in?" I asked knowing the answer.

"I don't know" he replied, sounded defeated.

"You weren't thinking…Claire isn't your girlfriend or fiancée. In her mind that was her first kiss." He could have ruined any type of progress with her if he had taking one step too far.

I continued "Claire is my sister man…. if you hurt her in anyway, you'll regret it" I told him flatly.

We were both silent for a second before Shane punched a hole through the wall in frustration, "I WANT HER BACK."

Eve POV

I heard a bang that sounded a lot like someone punching a hole in a wall, probably Shane. "Idiot" I muttered. Turning off the TV I made my way up the stair's to Claire's room and knocked on the door softly "CB are you awake? Can I come in?" I heard a small yes and opened her door.

There on the middle of the bed Claire sat staring at the wall in front of her, with tear tracks on her cheeks. My heart broke, she looked so lost.

"Claire" I whispered climbing onto the bed with her. "Are you ok?" she shook her head slowly.

"I don't know what to do?" she whispered.

"What do you mean?" I asked stroking her long brown hair that she curled this morning. Taking her eyes from the wall she looked at me with her big brown eyes filled with sadness.

"I'm pregnant, and have know idea where I am…I don't feel the same and I have these feelings and I don't know why I have them…. everything is so confusing." Her voice was so small it brought tears to my eyes.

"Everything will get better…. I promise." She began to sob and I got her to lie down. I cuddled up beside her continuing to stroke her hair.

15min's later:

"Are you going to tell me about your day and that hot guy you were sitting with on your break?" I asked curiously. She turned over to face me and smiled.

"Well the class's were kind of boring and I felt like I already knew everything they said" I couldn't help but smile.

"Well you are a Brain" I replied. She laughed and lightly hit my arm.

"Don't be mean, but I did met a nice girl there" she said sounding pleased with herself.

"Really? What's her name?" I asked curiously.

"Monica" she said and I gasped. "She's really nice…helped me with my locker." I frowned, I bet the bitch did and I'm going to kill her before she gets her claws in Claire.

I looked into Claire's eyes and said sternly "Claire, I want you to stay away from that girl…she's bad news and definitely not a nice person."

"But." I cut her off.

"Claire promise me you want get involved and never ever go anywhere with her" I tried not to sound bossy but it was hard, I was scared for her. "She's a malicious manipulator and will turn on you."

"But." I cut her off again.

"Know tell me about the Godly Blonde guy you were sitting with?" I asked wanting the goss. "Every detail" I added.

She laughed "His name is Patrick and you'd love him" she told me all about him, where he grew up, how old he was, what he studied and I could tell she was fascinated with his travels. "He's so fun Eve, oh and he has an awesome music selection." I laughed.

"Good I don't want to hear any crappy music coming from this room" she blushed, understanding I imagined he would be visiting her room.

Frowning I asked, "What's wrong?" She looked down at her hands and began fiddling with the blanket cover.

"I like him and all but…" she didn't finish.

"But Shane?" I asked.

She looked back up at me embarrassed, "It's the first time I've every had guys interested and I want to enjoy it and have fun. I really like Shane, his different and I can't help but feel a certain way about him and I really want to but…."

I smiled "You want him, but it's too complicated." I can't imagine how confused she would be and she's right Shane has…. intense feelings for her. It would scare anyone.

"He wants something I can't give or don't know how to give" she seemed to be upset with herself and I grabbed a hold of her hands.

"It's not your fault," I told her in my serious voice.

Before she replied someone yelled from downstairs "GIRLS DINNER'S READY!"

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AMELIE MADE CLAIRE REMEMBER HER BUT NO ONE ELSE…WHY DO YOU THINK THAT IS? SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS AND REVIEW :) DID YOU NOTICE CLAIRE HAVING A MEMORY OF HER AND SHANE WHEN THEY KISSED?6 reviews and I promise to update :)