Claire moved her hand up over Myrnin's back and put her hand into his dark curly damp hair. She felt like she was drowning in a sea and Myrnin was her air. Slowly Myrnin moved from her mouth and kissed the side of her face down to her neck. Claire moaned, which made Myrnin look up. His eyes staring intently at her face with this deliciously wicked smile on his face. He kissed her neck and made his way back up latching onto her lips. Myrnin growled deep within his chest making Claire suddenly realise what she was doing and how wrong it was, what about Shane, she shouldn't be doing this.

'Myrnin' she tried to say between their mouths. She moved her arms and tried to get his attention by pushing him off her. God he's strong, no shit he's a Vampire, she will be lucky to get blood from a stone at this rate. Myrnin moved his mouth away allowing Claire to get some air.

'Myrnin' she said louder this time. He looked up.

'Myrnin, I'm sorry but I can't do this, I don't know what happened but this should not be happening.' The look in Myrnin's eyes nearly broke Claire's heart bringing unshed tears to her eyes.

'No my dear, entirely my fault, I think it best you go before we do something that you will regret.' Claire noticed that he said she would regret it, not that they both would. She always knew that Myrnin cared for her and she cares for him. But did she love him, more than she loved Shane?

God she didn't know the answer to that question and it scared her. She was still stood there staring at Myrnin, when the unshed tears in her eyes just poured out of her all the love, hurt and confusion pressed down on her looking for a release and this was it, uncontrollable crying in front of her mad scientist boss who she had just had a very hot make out session with. God what is the matter with Claire, get it together she told her self. God what had she done, this was not supposed to happen. What about Shane, what would he say and do when he found out.

'Hush now Claire, I hate to see you cry, we will forget this ever happened and I won't say anything to Shane' Myrnin said. Claire looked up she was shaking but slowly getting the crying under control.

'Thank…..You' she managed to get out in between sobs. When she got control of her self she looked up and was surprised to see that Myrnin had got dressed while she had been inconsolable.

'Myrnin I mean what I said thank you but I should let you know that I am going to tell Shane what happened it might not be today but it will be soon.' Myrnin looked thoughtful at that.

'He's going to be angry little bird, most likely with me but I would prefer he be angry at me than you'.

Claire nodded 'It would be best if I left now….bye Myrnin'

'Bye'

Claire turned to leave and looked back as she walked out of the bedroom to see Myrnin sitting on his bed looking down at his hands with tears falling from his face. It took all her strength to leave Myrnin like that looking so lost and alone.

When Claire got out of the shack she was surprised to note the time and see the darkening sky. It was never a good thing to be caught out at night in Morganville what with all the Vampires. Claire made her way quickly to Lot Street. When she saw the Glass house, her home she experienced a range of emotions happiness, anticipation and guilt. She felt so ashamed but she had to go in it was her home and she needed to face Shane at some point. She quickly rubbed at her face to remove any signs of tears, put the key in, unlocked the door and walked in. She felt a sudden rush of heat as if the house was happy to see her.

'Hey CB that you?' Eve shouted from the living room.

'Yeah' Claire called back.

'About time you got home, the boys were just about to send out a search party'

Claire made her way to the living room, where she found Eve casually flicking through a magazine. Eve looked up as Claire walked in. Eve looked so exotic in her Goth gear. Her eyes were accentuated by thick black eye liner which made her eyes look huge; she had on her black cargo pants, a tight black tee and skull socks. Her hair was pulled into pig tails at odd angles. To others she might seem odd but to Claire she was Eve her best friend. Claire gave Eve a small smile and joined her on the sofa.

'Where are the guys then?' Claire asked casually.

'Shane, Michael' Eve shouted up the stairs 'She's home so put down the silver and stakes, unless of course it is the meat variety because I'm starved'

Shane and Michael came down and joined them in the living room. They both looked at Claire. Michael looked at her with this gaze that seemed to say 'What's wrong?' as if he knew what had happened.

Shane looked at Claire first with worry then with pure unaltered love. So much so that it was too much knowing what she did that she looked away.

'So dudes did you bring me a meaty steak, I am starved.' Eve asked.

'Sorry no meat steaks just the wooden variety, but I did happen to make some chilli.'

'Ugh, is that all you can cook?'

'At least I can cook, unless you just want a sandwich'

'No No mmmmm chilli, I can't wait. I will go and heat it up.'

Claire stood up and mumbled that she would go help Eve.

They all sat down to dinner around the table. Claire didn't realise how hungry she was until she wolfed down her first bowl and rushed off to get a second. Claire was quiet all through dinner letting her self think while she listened to Eve, Michael and Shane talk about their day. After dinner Claire made her excuses and went to her room. She sat on the edge of her bed and fell back onto her bed looking up at the ceiling with wide eyes.

After what felt like hours of staring at the ceiling, there was a soft knock on her door. Claire got up to open the door. Shane was standing there with a face full of worry which did nothing to help ease her guilt.

She moved away from the door and sat on the bed.

'You can come in Shane' Claire said.

Shane came in and shut the door behind him. Claire looked down at her hands and thought this is it I have to tell him. Tears formed in her eyes. She looked up into Shane's face.

'I have to tell you something' Claire stated.

Shane looked at her expectantly.

'I have done something and I don't know how I feel about it but I know how your going to feel, your going to hate me' at these words Claire broke down crying.

Shane came closer to the bed and put his hands onto Claire's.

'Whatever it is Claire you can tell me' Shane said affectionately.

'I…. I….. I kissed Myrnin'