ok so I obviously don't own Morganville. This story is alot different then morgainville. It has most of the same elements... but I changed alot.
Claires pov
Ever since I can remember I've always had dreams about a boy. He was a lonely boy... and I was a lonely girl. Some nights we would go swimming in a lake under the stars. Some nights he would teach me wonderful things... but some nights when I dreamed he wasn't there.
The boy had raven black hair that curled slightly. His eyes were an almost impossible green. His skin was flawless and sometimes he didn't look human to me, but I never asked. In the day time when I had to be away I was lonely.
I never fit in. I was to smart, to dull, not pretty enough... a space case some said. At night however I could close my eyes and dream. The boy would show me beautiful sites. He would say I was beautiful. To him I was something.
I was now 16 and every night I still closed my eyes in hopes of seeing the boy again. He would never tell me his name. I was hoping I could convince him tonight as it was my birthday. He was older than me so I suppose I couldn't really keep calling him a boy... but I needed to know his name.
He was brilliant, charming, sweet, and caring... but sometimes there was a darkness to him that I really couldn't place. Some times he was scary... but I could never leave him even when he terrified me. I suppose it's sad to say I was a teenager and still living mostly in this dream land... but he felt so real. I finished helping clean up, then ran up stairs to my room.
I changed, brushed my hair, brushed my teeth. Then I was in bed eager for sleep to take me. However that night he wasn't there...
I was depressed. For two weeks now I had no dreams. Nothing seemed to satisfy me life was now dull and boring. Classes were to easy and I was way ahead... nothing the teachers could teach me compared to the man who taught me wondrous almost magical things.
I sighed for the hundredth time looking out the window. I would be leaving soon. Just one more day and I would be going to a college in the middle of no where Texas. It wasn't fair!
I had gotten accepted by great schools even my dream school MIT! Yet my parents thought I wasn't ready to be so far away from home yet. TPU which stands for Texas Prairie University it was only a four hour drive from here. It was located in a town called Morganville.
My parents said when I was 18 then I could go to MIT. Somehow though I felt I would never make it there. Yes I was being melodramatic but still... I doubted there would be anything interesting in Morganville. The teacher who was upset with my constant sighing made me solve the problem on the board.
I did it quickly and resumed to staring out the window. I could tell the teacher wasn't happy... he had thought I wouldn't be able to solve it, but I had. The rest of the class time he ignored me. Finally it was time to leave.
Tomorrow would be my last day in this school. I had already received my diploma in the mail two days ago. Since I had all my credits and tested out I really didn't need to even go... but as always my parents insisted I do what they thought best. "You can say goodbye to your friends." They said.
Only I didn't have friends not really. I was always dubbed the freak. I was always younger then the kids in my grade. I spaced out alot... and even when someone was friendly I had to go be awkward and screw it up.
So I gave up on the idea of friends long ago. With only one exception... and he wasn't even real. I briefly wondered if maybe I was crazy. I mean normal teenagers don't have imaginary world's with beautiful men in them do they?
(Two days later)
Finally I arrived at TPU. I would be staying in the dorms. I had insisted I do this alone... and after arguing finally my parents gave in. I couldn't understand my parents excitement about this school or town.
They insisted it was a great place. Yet they had never been here even! I had finished unpacking. At least I got my own room.
I was lucky in that aspect. Tomorrow classes would start so I had all of today to explore this boring town where I wouldn't fit in. I had already seen all of the campus... it wasn't big so now I could explore off campus I had seen a coffee shop across from the campus. Common...something I couldn't remember the name.
I decided I'd start there. I didn't really care for coffee much but maybe they would have something I'd like. I was across the street when I saw the sign. Ah that's the name common grounds.
When I opened the door my ears were filled with chatter of students talking. I took a tentative step in looking around. It was pretty packed in here. I stood in line behind a really tall red headed man.
He looked really pale so I had to wonder if he was sick. I was spacing out and then finally it was my turn. The girl at the counter was dressed in Gothic clothing. Her face was pale and she had thick mascara and eye liner, but she was smiling unlike the goths I had seen before she looked cheerful.
I couldn't help but smile back for some reason. "What can I get for ya?" She asked. "Um... uh." Great I sound real intelligent I thought.
I cleared my throat. "What do you recomend?" I finally asked. She looked thoughtful for a second.
"Hmmm you don't look like a coffee type." She said. I nodded in response suddenly her eyes lit up. "Oh! I have the perfect drink. My boss Oliver invented it!" She said excitedly.
Yeah she was strange but somehow I already liked this girl. I nodded. " three fifty" She said while opening the register. I gave her a five and she handed me the change.
I crammed it in my pocket, to lazy to dig out my wallet. "What's your name?" She asked while holding a marker to a cup. "Claire." I said.
She told me she would call me when it was done. I moved to the side. I felt awkward standing there scanning the place. Finally she called my name and I thanked her.
I spotted an empty table. It was in a corner and dark. Not good for reading but oh well. I made my way there weaving through the crowded place.
I suppose it should have struck me as odd that everyone was avoiding this particular table, but I felt really out of place so I wasn't thinking much. I slid down in the chair and immediately kept my gaze down. I sipped the drink it was good. It was a good thing I sat it down because I would have thrown it a second later, because it was only then that I noticed a pale figure had joined me in the opposite seat. I Jumped startled.
"I'm sorry I didn't realize you were sitting here. I'll move." I said quickly already making my move to stand. A pale cold hand grabbed my arm.
"No I insist you stay." A smooth dark voice said. I felt chills go down my spine, but found I had already sat back down. I was confused.
Every part of me screamed get up and leave now! Yet my body wouldn't obey. He still had his hand on my wrist. I watched as he slowly slid his hand down till he reached my hand. There were goose bumps where ever his hand had passed.
He leaned forward and I was gazing into piercing blue eyes that almost looked white. "Your new to town aren't you little princess?" He asked. I nodded. My body wasn't obeying me at all I found myself unable to stop myself from answering him.
He picked up my cup and turned it around. "Claire." He said reading my name. He smiled, but it didn't look friendly.
Something in me screamed predator. He held my hand up in his and slowly brought my wrist to his mouth. I tried to pull away but my hand wouldn't listen. He brought my wrist up to his lips, and then he kissed it.
I shivered and not in a good way. Suddenly he let go. I felt a hand on my shoulder from behind me. It seemed whatever spell I was under broke.
"Brandon. If you cannot follow my rules in my shop I will force you to leave. Now leave the girl alone." A warm but stern voice said.
I looked up to see a older man. His hair was black but greying. He had grey eyes and though he looked like a kind old hippy he seemed strong and confident. "Oliver... I believe you will find I have yet to violate any of your silly rules." Brandon hissed and then I scrambled back because the Brandon guy suddenly grew fangs.
I ran behind the old man and clung to his arm. He hadn't even flinched... so maybe I was imagining things. I looked around and was Surprised to find it was already dark out and the shop was mostly empty. "Eve do be a dear and take Claire back to her dorm. It's night and we wouldn't want anything happening." Oliver said still watching Brandon the girl behind the counter nodded.
She locked the register then came over to me and grabbed my bag for me. "Come on." She said I followed her grateful to be getting away from there. She led me to a black car and unlocked the door.
I climbed in and shakilly did my belt. "Oh I'm Eve by the way." The girl... Eve said while putting her car into drive. "H-he grew fangs!" I finally said.
She didn't respond. "I think I'm going crazy." I said starting to cry. I felt her put her hand on my shoulder.
"Hey it will be ok... look your not. Your not going crazy." She finally said. Great she feels sorry for me so she's just trying to cheer me up.
"Shit!" She let out slamming on the breaks. I was jolted forward. I was about to ask what the hell when I noticed she was looking out the windshield her eyes wide with fear.
I followed her line of vision. I screamed. Cause there in the middle of the road was Brandon. "Hold on!" Eve yelled throwing her car into reverse.
I closed my eyes tight as she sped off. What the hell was wrong with this town! The car screeched to a stop and I opened my eyes. "Run for the door and bang on it." Eve commanded pointing towards a old two story house.
I threw the car door open and ran. I heared Eve running behind me. I made it to the door and began banging and screaming help! Eve began unlocking the door when it flew open.
She pushed me through the door frame and slammed the door shut locking it. I sunk down to the floor shaking. "What the hell is going on Eve?" A male voice said.
"And who the hell is the kid?" The same voice said. I looked up to find a beautiful man standing there. He had blonde hair and blue eyes.
He was tall and reminded me of an angel. You know if angels wore jeans and band t-shirts that is. I passed out.
When I woke up I was in a unfamiliar bed in a room with pale blue walls. My bag was on a desk and my shoes were on the floor next to a closet. I pulled the blankets off and grabbed my bag. I didn't know these people I should get out and get back to the dorm.
Then again the girl had saved me hadn't she. I slipped my shoes on and made the bed. I could hear chatter down stairs. The girl Eve and the guy who I had seen earlier... and another male voice.
I slowly tiptoed down the stairs trying to be quiet. I cursed in my head when I heard the stairs creak. I paused and listened the chatter had not stop so I took another cautious step. I would get back to the dorm and then... and then call my parents to take me away from this horrid place.
I had reached the bottom and was trying to locate where exactly the voices were coming from when I felt a tap on my shoulder. I Jumped letting out a pitiful squeak. I fell on my backside and looked up. There was a guy probably a little older than me.
He was tall and fit looking. He had light brown hair that was cut in a shaggy kinda style. He was handsome... but so was that creep Brandon. I scrambled back some.
"Hey Claire your awake." I heard Eve say. She walked over to me and offered me her hand. I took it and stood up.
I was nervous now there were the two boys standing in front of me they were both way taller then me and I felt tiny at the moment. Eve was standing to the side of me which is probably the only reason I didn't feel the need to bolt for the door. "This is Claire." Eve said gesturing to me.
The blonde boy stepped forward. "I'm Micheal." He said. I nodded.
The other boy stayed in his spot. "Shane" was all he said. I nodded again. I turned to Eve. "Um... thank you for helping me... I think I should really get back to the dorm now... I'll see you around." I said nervously.
Eve was taller then me too but not by much. "You cant. It's still dark out stay here till morning and I'll drop you off. Ok? Brandon seems really determined to get you for some reason... and if you go out right now he just might... and believe me he is one sicko." Eve said while looking grim.
Somehow I got the feeling she knew exactly what she was talking about. I shivered. Finally I said ok. Eve broke out into a smile and dragged me to a dining table.
"Good. Now let's get some food into you and then we can talk." She said already Rushing off through a door. She came back with a tray of chili and a coke.
It smelled good, and my stomach growled in response. I blushed . Eve chuckled and left again. She came back with her own tray and set across from me.
"Thank you." I said before digging in. I was hungry. Shane and Micheal joined us. I stayed quiet but the three of them were joking back and fourth.
I smiled it felt warm. Finally once I had finished and I helped do the dishes. I had insisted they at least let me do that since they had helped me so much. Eve told me to sit in the living room so they could explain.
"So I'm going crazy right?" I said scared to look up and see confirmation. "No sweetie your not." Eve said softly.
"You see this town... it's ran by..." Micheal cut her off. "Eve! You know the rules you can't tell her." He said. Eve glared at him.
"Micheal you weren't there Brandon is really after her! She has a right to know what he is! At least so she can maybe defend herself some... Christ she's only like 15 I don't want to wake up and see on the news that she vanished. Not when I could have warned her!" I was getting really scared now.
"I... I'm actually 16." I said lamely like it was important. Eve waved it off. " same thing." She said.
Her and Micheal were glaring at each other I felt uncomfortable. As I was the reason they weren't getting along. Micheal sighed and ran a hand through his hair. His face softened as he looked at me. "Fine your right... just be careful." He finally said to Eve.
She smiled "duh I'm always right." She said adding a wink. Shane had been quiet this whole time he looked at me. "The towns ran by blood sucking leeches, and now one of them is after you." He said as if it was normal.
"Gosh Shane can you be any more blunt!" Eve yelled. Rolling her eyes. He shrugged in response.
"Hey at least I saved her from all the dramatics Gothica." He said flipping her off. My brain was processing this. Blood sucking leeches? Cold skin, pale, fangs... scary! No this had to be fake vampires don't exist!
The logical part of me yelled. Yet I had seen it myself hadn't I? I felt like I was going to have a panic attack. "She doesn't look to good... she's almost as pale as the vamps." I distantly heared Shane say.
I couldn't breath. It felt as if something was crushing my chest. I was gasping for air. "Shit she's having a panic attack!" Micheal yelled.
I could hear Eve freaking out. Then I felt a warm hand on my back rubbing it. "Breath... calm down and breath. Shhh it ok." It was Shanes voice and he was speaking softly.
I started to calm down focusing on taking slow breaths. "That's it your doing good." He said still rubbing my back. The other two were silent.
Shane dropped down in front of me and was staring into my eyes. His were big warm and brown. It calmed me somehow. "Thank you..." I whispered.
He nodded, but remained silent for a moment. "How long have you been getting panic attacks?" He finally said. Now that I was calm and able to breath I felt able to speak normal.
"Four years about." I said. I don't know what triggered it when they first started... but I rarely got them lately. "How... how did you know what to do?" I asked.
Still staring into those warm eyes. He smiled a crooked smile. I felt my heart flutter for a second. "I used to get them... I grew out of it but I used to get them. So I guess I just did what my... my mom used to do for me." He sounded sad.
I nodded not trusting myself not to say something stupid. Eve came over and handed me a glass of water. I thanked her and gratefully gulped it down. "So what exactly possessed you to come to this town?" Micheal asked.
"I... I got finished with highschool early...I had gotten accepted into my dream school MIT... but my parents. They well all of a sudden became against me going anywhere but here. I Thought it was odd. I kept trying to change their mind... but they wouldn't listen. They kept insisting I had to go here. I wondered why seeing as they had never been here before. I had never even heared of the place. At first I thought maybe cus it's four hours away from home or something... but I'm not so sure now. They said when I was 18 I could go to MIT if I want but till then I should come here." I finished lamely.
"Mikey?" Shane asked they stared at each other silent for a moment as if they were having a silent conversation. Micheal finally shrugged. "Maybe bro... but I can't say for sure. What would they want with her?" Micheal said.
Shane shrugged this time. "What do you mean? You think the vampires somehow made my parents send me here?" I asked a little doubtful.
Micheal shrugged again. God they did that alot. "You said it yourself that it was odd." He said.
I nodded slowly. Processing it. I opened my bag and pulled out the envelope I had received the other day. I thought it was odd that my acceptance letter was written in ink.
Not like pen ink... no like the type of ink they used in the old days with a quil. The paper and envelope were a cream color, and it had been sealed with a odd symble. A wax seal again like in the old days. When I pulled it out Micheals eyes widened and he quickly snatched it from me.
He stared at the seal then pulled the letter out. He read silently. Shane had gone behind him and was reading over his shoulders. "Well that answers that." Micheal said while passing the envelope and letter over to Eve.
Her eyes were wide. " That's the founders symble isn't it...?" She asked Shane. He nodded.
Crossing his arms over his chest he stared at me as if examining me. "So now we know who wants you here... but we don't know why." He said. "Wait who's the founder... shouldn't they be dead this town was built hundreds of years ag..." I cut myself off.
My eyes widened. "She's a vampire!" I squeaked. "Wh-what does she want with me." I said sounding like a whiny four year old. All three of them were staring at me as if the answer would pop up if they looked hard enough. Great once a freak always a freak. I thought.
We had been trying to figure it out all night it was now 2 in the morning. I was yawning alot and it was hard to keep my eyes open. "Go to bed Claire. Will talk more tomorrow." Micheal said.
I nodded and tiredly made my way upstairs. Eve had laid out some pajamas on my bed. Fluffy looking shorts and a big t-shirt. I smiled slipping it on then I crawled into the bed. I was asleep almost instantly.
I heared the river and opened my eyes. I was laying in the grass. It was night here like always. I sat up and there was the boy.
I could finally ask him his name. He was sitting on a rock staring at the water. I climbed up and sat next to him. He didn't acknowledge me yet though I knew he knew I was there. "You were gone..?" I finally said not liking the silence.
He turned and looked at me as if studying me. " No it is you that wad gone... I was ... worried." He said staring up at the stars. I didn't question him he always knew what he was talking about.
"My birthday was a few days ago..." I started he nodded. He of course had known this. "Um... will you tell me your name? Please." I finally asked.
He stared into my eyes for a long moment. He seemed to be debating it. "Ok... but only if you promise me something." He finally said.
I nodded excitedly I'd do anything if it ment I'd finally have his name. "You must promise to give me something..." He said slowly. "Sure what do you want?" I asked still eager.
He seemed sad pained for some reason. "You must give me your heart." He said. I wasn't sure did he want my heart literally or figuratively.
This was a dream though so what would it hurt right? "I'll give it to you." I said confidently. He nodded.
"My name is Myrnin." He said softly. "I won't take your heart tonight... but remember you gave it to me. It's mine. You must never allow another to have it." He said seriously.
I nodded. I finally had his name "Myrnin..." I tested it out on my tongue. He smiled at me. "It's a wonderful name." I said smiling back.
He stood up and silently offered me his hand. I took it. He held my hand as he led me to a stone bench that was near a cobble path way. We sat there silently for a minutte. "So what is troubling my little bird?" I blushed when he said the word my.
"I... well I ended up in a strange place..." I said unsure of Whether or not I should tell him. "Go on." He said softly. Finally it all spilled out and with it my tears spilled from my eyes.
Here I didn't have to try to be strong. "I see..." He said. Great he probably thinks I'm crazy. Then again he isn't even real.
"So your in Morgainville?" He said softly. I nodded. Suddenly he stood up "I believe it's time for you to go little bird." He walked me over to the spot I had been when I entered this dream.
"Wait Myrnin! I will see you tomorrow won't I?" I asked. He smiled. "My dear you may find that you will be seeing me soon." He smirked.
I was confused. He leaned forward and kissed my cheek. It tingled and I felt dizzy in a good way. Then he was gone.
I woke up. I touched my cheek it felt so real it was as if I could still feel his lips on my skin. I checked my phone. Thank God I still had time! I looked into the mirror my long brown hair was a mess.
It came to my waist usually and was slightly wavy. My eyes were a strange brown... sometimes they appeared to be almost gold in color. Another reason I was considered a freak. I finger combed my hair.
I really needed to get back to the dorms so I could get ready for class. I slipped the clothes from yesterday on and put my socks and shoes on. I walked down staires. Eve and Shane were in the kitchen Eve was frying bacon and Shane was making scrambled eggs.
They were arguing over how to cook eggs. "Oh Claire your up! Would you please tell Shane here eggs are not ment to be cooked with milk." She said while smiling at me.
I looked in between the two of them. "Errr... Um actually..." I started. "See Eve Claire agrees with me."Shane said proudly.
"Idiot she didn't even say that!" Eve said playfully smacking his arm. "Oh orange juice is in the fridge. I know you don't care much for coffee. " Eve said.
"Thanks." I smiled. Pulling out a cup and pouring myself a glass. When the food was done we sat down and we're eating when Eve asked what time my class was.
I told her it was at 1 but that I needed to get to the dorms early so I could get ready she nodded. "I don't have work today. Oh but after school I'll pick you up and we can get something to eat!" She said brightly.
"Sure that be nice I should get out at three is that ok?" I asked. She nodded. "How many classes are you taking by the way?" She asked.
"Seven." I said while biting into my bacon. "What! Damn girl are you trying to die of over load?" Shane asked.
"No its just... I like learning." I finished lamely. Great they were gonna think I was a loser. "Well to each thier own. You only have one today?" Eve asked.
I nodded. " Today I have one, Then tomorrow three, the next day two and then I have one online." I said when I finished the food I was chewing. "Where's Micheal by the way?" I asked only just noticing he wasn't around.
Eve and Shane shared a quick look. "He's out... he went to visit his grandpa." Eve said. I nodded.
After class Eve came to get me. Shane had a date so he wouldn't be joining us. We stopped to get burgers at a place. "So Claire I've been thinking..." Eve paused to eat a fry.
"Yes?" I asked taking a sip of my coke. "Well last night when you went to bed I talked to Micheal and Shane... and we all feel you would be safer if you moved in with us." I almost choked on my soda.
They wanted me to move in with them. "How... how much is rent?" I asked doubtful I could afford it. The house was nice and big it probably was alot. "$100 hundred a month... you would have to help buy groceries sometimes, and if you want cable in your room you would have to pitch in."
My eyes were wide how could it be so cheep? "Really?"I asked. She nodded. "Oh and if you use the landlines for long distance you have to pay the fee. Other than that. We all take turns on dinner duty and with chores... but please! I'm dying I need another girl in the house!" She finally finished her eyes were pleading with me to say yes.
"Well if it's OK with everyone then... sure!" I finally said. Maybe this would be a good thing. They all seemed nice... and it seemed safe there.
She squealed and smiled happilly. "Great I'll help you get your stuff!" She exclaimed. I couldn't help but smile she was already the closest thing I had to a friend.
A week had passed since I had moved into the Glass house. I had settled into a routine but a happy one. Still classes weren't challenging enough. I hadn't had any trouble with Brandon recently.
So I figured he just forgot about me. Nights were still my favorite time though. I would talk to Myrnin about everything. However tonight something odd happened.
I had explained how Brandon seemed to be leaving me alone now. Myrnin had then said "So Brandon is the vampire who was after you?" I nodded. Curious as to why he suddenly seemed interested in this.
He asked me a number of questions like what Brandon looked like? If I knew where he hung out? How old he was? I didn't know much I admitted. Suddenly he said he had to go.
Before I could ask anything though he was gone. The rest of the night I didn't dream. When I woke up I went down stairs after getting ready. Micheal was at the table.
He always seemed to be drinking out of black sports bottle. The fridge was full of them. I had asked him what it was but he said it was a protein shake for men. After that I never asked again.
Anyways so Micheal was at the table reading a paper. He didn't even look up but somehow he knew I was there. "Morning Claire bear." They had started calling me that the day after I moved in.
"Morning Micheal." I said while filling my cup with coffee. Eve had showed me how to make it in a way that I liked. "Claire can you sit for a moment I need to talk to you." He finally looked up.
I sat down opposite of him he sounded serious and it worried me. He folded the paper up and pushed it to the side. "Claire last night I got a call..." He said slowly.
I nodded for him to continue. "Well I got a call from the police. They found... they found Brandon dead. He was staked with a silver stake." He said.
My eyes were wide in shock and horror. Sure I didn't like him but he was murdered. "What!" I finally got out.
"Yeah. Anyways there's a problem. You see though I know Shane didn't do it... he's been taken in as a suspect." He finally said I nearly dropped my cup.
"Shane? Why? Why do they think... think he did it?" I choked out.
I felt a panic attack coming on. Micheal started trying to calm me down the way Shane had. It worked but took alot longer. Micheals hands were cold unlike Shanes warm ones.
Finally when I calmed down Micheal continued. "Someone said he was in the area around the time Brandon died... but also his father, well Shanes dad had a reputation. As a vampire hunter. His dad got out of Morgainville along with Shane and his mom... you see after his sister died in a fire. They got out, but Shane came back." Micheal said sadly.
"He got out, and then came back. Why?" I asked. "Because I asked him to come... I needed... well something happened and I needed his help." Micheal sounded regretful.
"We got to help him Micheal." I was on the verge of tears. Already I felt like this was my familly. Without Shane or any of the members it wouldn't be right.
We made plans I found out we would have to find a book. Silly right ? A book... but it was something the vampires wanted. If I could find this book then maybe they would trade us for Shane.
Eve who had joined us showed me what symbol was on the book. I decided to skip school. This was more important. I would find the book and we would save Shane!
That night I searched for Myrnin he should be here. Whenever he isn't I don't dream so he had to be somewhere. I was about to give up so I collapsed on the stone bench. I was crying.
Suddenly I felt something hit the top of my head. "Owe!" I yelled. I looked up into the tree and there he Was.
I put my hands on my hips. "Myrnin what are you doing up there?" I said. He was grinning a goofy grin.
"Nothing just watching a little angel weep." He said. I glared at him but couldnt hold it not when he was smiling. He kinda reminded me of the Cheshire Cat from Alice in wonderland.
The way he was laying there in a tree lazily and grinning down at me. It was apparent he didn't plan to come down so I started to climb. "Careful little bird." He whispered softly.
Finally I reached him. However I wobbled and almost fell but somehow he caught me while still keeping balanced. He sat down but made no move to let me go. I was blushing like crazy as he held me on his lap.
" So any reason why you were weeping?" He whispered in my ear. It tickled and I had to remind myself to breath. I couldn't think straight not with his arms wrapped around me not with my chest against his back.
"I..." I trailed off lamely forgetting anything and everything but this man. "You?" He asked ammused. I squirmed to move away so I could think but he wouldn't let me.
Instead he threw me over his shoulder and jumped. I screamed as I saw the floor Rushing up. Of course though he landed with me still secure over his shoulder. I was to shaky now so when he did put me down I clung onto his neck.
He didn't seem to mind but again being so close made it impossible to think. So reluctantly I let go and slid down onto the grass. He followed and sat down facing me. "Now will you tell me?" He asked.
I let it all out. "Well it's a good thing he's dead, but I can see why your upset... since your friend who is innocent is being blamed." He said softly.
"Myrnin... what am I going to do. I feel bad. Even if I hated Brandon I think it's wrong that someone killed him, and now Shane may take the fall for it if I can't find this book." I cried out.
He shushed me pulling me closer to him. He kissed my forehead softly and I nearly forgot everything. "Claire it will be ok. I promise you. You will find the book and save your friend I'm sure of it. As for Brandon he was a evil creature was he not?" He asked.
I pulled back slightly. "Even then murder... is wrong. Yes Brandon was bad... but I don't think we should say all vampires are." I'm not sure why I said it but it felt true. Myrnin looked at me studying me as if he was trying to determine if that was true.
"If I were a murderer would you hate me little Claire?" He asked softly. I got lost in those piercing eyes. "I... I don't think I could ever hate you Myrnin." I whispered.
Why was he asking this. He wasn't even real. I always tried to remind myself but seemed to always forget. He smiled a sad smile, and then... then he kissed me!
It was soft sweet and innocent. Not like those ones you see in movies where they are eating each other's face. This was soft and slow and had me dizzy. He pulled back smiling. "Time to go my angel." He said while waving bye.
For some reason his back looked sad. If that makes sense. His shoulders were down unlike his usual grace. I was going to chase him but he was gone already. And so was everything else.
I woke up and immediately got ready I would try to find the book. I had got a list of all the bookstores and libraries around town. Eve couldn't come cus she had work. Micheal was mostly gone during the days. So it was just me.