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GLV here and she is not too well. I feel all bleagghh and eugghh. But you see I am not gonna stop because your guys reviews are absolutely…erm. What's the word? Oh AMAZEBALLS! That's it. GlassHouseGang and Guest: Sobia :) Your guys ideas are gonna star in the next 2 chapters!

Disclaimer: Well apparently I don't own anything because all credit goes to Rachel Caine!

Well enjoy Chapter 3: Flirting with the angel

Monica's POV

I can't believe that #itch had the nerve to do that to me. I mean yeah I know that the pie throwing thing was a little over the top for the first day of school…but that's where the term Revenge is so sweet comes in.

The #astard had better watch where she's going or I'm gonna pummel her. And then there's Shane Collins, the dreamy badass boy who I know is gonna fall for me. I mean who can resist a hot make-out session I the janitor's closet and then me pressing up against them?

He just doesn't know how much I have to offer. I felt kinda hurt that he ran out after the freak instead of seeing if I was alright. Then I realized that latter I could just beat her up like I did to all the girls who talked to Shane, except Rosser and Alyssa. Even I knew what the consequences would be if I did.

I'm not gonna attack today because Shane is probably still wondering if I was okay and anything else would be too much for him. But I guess he knew my loyal friends would look after me.

"Jennifer, the nearest bathroom NOW!" I shouted over the sniggering fools, they'd pay for that later. Jen ran ahead and opened the door for me. I pushed past her, not caring what happened, and headed off down the hall.

(In the girl's bathroom)

That #ITCH! She was gonna pay. Gina started to wipe off the cream.

"Not so hard" I yelled at her. She winced and continued softer this time. When she was done was done I moved her out of the way and stared at my reflection. My hair was a mess and my eyeliner was smudged really badly. I almost screamed but then I remembered I had brought my make-up to school.

Jennifer and Gina continued to chatter while I thought of devious ways to get Danvers outta the way.

Claire's POV

In the next few classes I had Alyssa and Eve was there. In music there was this boy who introduced himself as Michael. And damn was he fine. Blue eyes, blonde hair and a fine build. And did I mention he was amazing at guitar? He taught me how to play a few songs as well, awesome or what?

I had promised to meet Eve outside of Chemistry. I saw Lyssa walking towards us and we headed off to the cafeteria. Like any other school, cafeteria food tasted like crap, except the hamburgers. When we had gotten our food, I noticed we were headed to the table that Michael and the guy that had helped me off my ass.

"Claire this is my brother Shane" Alyssa said. Shane waved at me and without knowing it I began to compare him, and Lyssa's similarities. At first look they looked nothing alike. But when you looked harder you could see that they had the same shaped face and eyes. He must've caught me staring because he suddenly turned to me and grinned

"See something you like?" He asked. I blushed and looked away before saying "Yes actually, there's that cute guy from Trig sitting two tables down" Eve sniggered "Oh man she just schooled you at your own joke." He just continued to look at me with a huge smile on his face.

"So Claire, tell us about you" Michael said. I smiled at him and said "Oh Michael I would love to, but I have absolutely no idea where to start"

Shane whistled "So it's either you have a lot of messed up $hit in your life or you've lived long enough to know the world sucks" I tried to look thoughtful before replying.

"Both I think" When all four people looked confused I carried on "My mom died in a car accident when I was 11, Father remarried to a witch who hates me and has 2 daughters that are exactly like her. The #itch always thought I wasn't good enough for the family and dad always caved into what she wanted.

So after a long talk to me, he told me that he was sending me to Morganville and that I could come and visit anytime (which I never did). When I asked why he was doing this to me, he just looked at me and said 'do you remember the story Hansel and Gretel? Well when their father left them in the woods he did it so that he could maintain a life and not fall into the clutches of death. The father still lived with his new wife because he knew that she was the only thing that was keeping him for falling.

When my father said that I knew it was a load of bull. But I didn't complain, I knew that it would just make it harder for me to contain my anger around the ugly step-mother" I couldn't help but chuckle at the nickname I had used for Emma Whyte. "So he sent me off to live with my Aunt Phoenix and I have ever since"

I watched as they all looked at me with sympathy filled expressions. I sighed and waited for the torment of unwanted questions.

Eve's POV

I looked at Claire and I thought wow, this girl really has been faced with some $hit. And coming from me that was saying something. Morganville wasn't exactly sunshine and rainbows when it hit bed-time and Claire was already struggling before then.

"I'm so sorry for your mother" Lyssa blurted out. Claire just looked at her with pain filled eyes.

"It's harder when you lose loved ones at an older age because you can remember them as clear as day" Claire stated. "I know how you feel" Michael said. His parents had moved out of Morganville because his father had cancer. "I know it's not the same but it still hurts to know that they won't be home when I walk over the thresh hold"

Shane just continued to stare at Claire with the same sympathy. I knew he wasn't thinking when he all of a sudden took her small hand in his large one. I felt Lyssa stiffen beside me and when I turned to her I saw she was trying not to laugh.

"What's so funny?" I asked. She looked at me and said "Look at the person behind Claire" When I did I was trying hard not to laugh myself. There standing with her nails digging into her tray was the #itch Queen herself. She was staring at Claire with so much ferocity it was a wonder how Claire didn't have holes in her back.

"What are you staring at?" Michael asked. I pointed over the top of Claire and Shane who were engaged in a conversation with Alyssa. Michael had started laughing and that was it for me. The giggles were out before I could stop them.

Shane's P. O. V

Claire has been through so much since she was 11. I couldn't help but compare my life with hers. Where I had a father in the morning and an asshole during dinner, she had someone who abandoned her and a mother who had passed. Where I had a sister, Claire had an Aunt Phoenix. Where I had the warnings about not staying out after dark or I'll be dinner, Claire had the warning of never visiting again from her step-mom.

Without even knowing what I was doing I had taken her hand and looked at her with as much care I could muster.

"Well hey, even though your father is screwed up, you still have the four of us." I told her.

She just rolled her eyes and smiled "Yes, a gang of misfits, slackers, geeks and losers" Lyssa piped up. I raised my eyebrow at her. "Oh and what category are you in May I ask?" She giggled.

"The misfit one obviously" Claire's smile got a little bit bigger and I felt something in me begin to flutter. I narrowed my eyes trying to figure out what the feeling was while Alyssa pestered Claire with questions.

I looked up when I heard Michael laughing and turned to see Monica glaring at Claire. Lyssa followed my eyesight and sniggered. "Looks like you've made an enemy Claire" I saw her blush and knew that she knew who Lyss was talking about.

"Don't look you idiots" Claire hissed at us. Eve turned to her "Wait after talking back to her in the hall and smearing pie all over her, you can't stand to face her?" Claire blushed.

"I know but if you stare then she's gonna come over here and demand more of the attention you're giving her" I couldn't help but grin.

"And how do you know that will happen hmm?" I asked "Because I lived with the ugly step mother remember" I made an Oh sound and we all got back to our conversation.

Claire's P. O. V

"So Michael, have you played anywhere?" I asked "The common grounds mostly" I narrowed my eyes in thought. Eve must've seen me because she said "The common grounds is the local coffee shop that is actually not far away from here" I made an Oh noise like Shane had before and turned back to Michael.

"Play anything other than the guitar?" I asked. Michael looked at Eve in thought before answering.

"Piano, a little bit" huh, I thought he was gonna say something like oh I don't know the cello. "I heard you in music too, you're really good yourself" Michael commented. I blushed and looked down.

"You play the guitar?" Shane asked. I nodded my head a little. "I know the basics and quite a few songs too."

"I'd be happy to teach you more" Michael said and I gave him a genuine smile "I'd like that".

Wait a second…was he flirting with me? No that was impossible. But as we continued on I realized he actually was. Shane kept on glaring at Michael with an expression I couldn't read. Michael seemed to though because he began to lay off and talk to Eve instead.

Talk about flirting with an angel.

Monica's P. O. V

I watched as Shane began to talk with Claire and jealousy began to overcome me. It took everything I had to not go over there and rip the #itches head off. But I knew I had to wait a little longer.

Daddy was nearly finished with my new Playground. 2 months and then the little boyfriend stealing wrench would be outta here. I just had to make sure I wasn't caught by the founder's sister.

Claire's P. O. V

Health class was my next class and Shane said he would walk with me seeing as he was headed down there too. I blushed at the thought of Michael talking me up but something told me it was his natural easy going way.

I sat down in the desk next to Shane's and glanced around. The teacher, Miss. Suzy I think it was, was talking with one of the boys up front about god knows what.

When she addressed the class everyone fell silent. Hmm, I thought, she must get a lot of respect.

"So class today we are going to do a little bonding activity" Despite the fact that she was well known for her fun activities everyone still groaned.

"Oh shush" Miss. Suzy said. She came around to every second person and asked them to partner up. I looked around shyly and felt a small tap on my shoulder.

"Wanna be partners?" Shane breathed behind me. I couldn't help the small grin that came to my face "If you can help my put this thing on" He chuckled and complied. Miss soon explained what we were doing.

The person without the blindfold (WTB) was to guide the person wearing the mask throughout the day. Miss. Suzy had gotten permission from the other teachers to let the students in. I began to doubt Shane. I had only just met him this morning and I knew nothing about him. For all I knew he could send me off in a strangers car to be taken and molested.

As if on cue he leaned next me "You can trust me ya know" he whispered. I shivered and nodded. When the bell rang, I just sat there in confusion not knowing what to do or where to go. I felt strong hands on my shoulders and immediately relaxed. I heard Shane snigger

"Oh shut up you-""Overly sexy and incredibly badass dream boy?" My rant was cut off. I huffed and let him lead me.

Boy was this gonna be a long day.

So Strangers what do ya think? Hmm. Who is the founder's Mysterious sister and why was Shane getting all angry when Claire was talking…Flirting…with Michael.

Once again thank you GlassHouseGang and Guest: Sobia. GLV sends her love and is very sorry for not updating yesterday. Her big sister was on her computer using Facebook.

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