Okay for those of you opening this story I need to tell you a few things. This first of all is a sequel. And if you haven't read the first story then I shall give you a few things you might have missed.

Claire Danvers returns to Morganville four years after having to leave because of her parents, but with no memory.

The cure is found for vampires, but only after Claire regains her memories and has been nearly killed by the source of the cure itself.

The Relationship between Claire and Shane is struggled as it is with the rest of their friends.

The Glass house is burned down due to a mistake.

And there you have it. Some key points that could be handy…maybe…at least your caught up. That's important.

But now…On with the story!

WAIT! Today is a special day for someone and I hope she has decided to read the sequel because I'd like to say Happy Birthday to Heather and that I hope she enjoys the chapter.

Claire and Shane paused in the doorway. Michael and Eve had fallen asleep on the couch. It wasn't the fact that they had fallen asleep there. It was how they'd fallen asleep. Eve's head was on Michael's chest and he had his arm around her in a way that was more than casual.

"We don't have to tell them." Shane whispered in her ear, his hand in hers

It was like he'd read Claire's mind. She thought that the two were so peacefully cute. How could she disturb that? Turning, she rushed Shane out the front door and followed him. Shane had snagged Eve's car keys on the way out so the way of transportation was covered. As they made their way towards Common Grounds Claire who insisted on driving braked hard as they both saw and heard a vampire screaming and running across their path all the while he was lit on fire.

"Oh my god."

Claire looked at Shane who had said the words.

"Claire, Common Grounds. Now!" he exclaimed

She hit the gas and didn't stop till she'd nearly run into the building itself. Shane had a tight grip on the steering wheel.

"How did you get your license again?" he asked

"You don't want to know."

Common Grounds looked closed. Its blinds were closed and these blinds were metal and used to keep out sunlight. Claire moved to get out of the car, but Shane stopped her.

"You don't seriously want to go in there. It has trap written all over it."

"An order is an order." She said

And even worse she sounded perky about it.

"You're excited to go into a trap?" he asked following her

"Oh where's your sense of adventure and danger."

"This isn't my kind of danger."

"Pfft." She waved off "You can go watch the car then. It's not like he asked for you anyhow."

Shane growled under his breath. This girl was crazy to get killed.

"Danger it is."

Claire turned before going through the door and Shane nearly bumped right into her.

"Don't worry." She said with a cheshire grin "I'll protect you."

With that Claire turned and walked into Common Grounds and Shane followed in behind her. He didn't exactly want to go in, but he couldn't let his girlfriend get killed and she seemed gungho on it all. Maybe she just wanted it to be over. He could understand that. The door slammed shut behind them and the shop was in complete darkness.