I squeezed the bear in my arms and sighed in content. It smelt him, oh my gosh I am not falling for this guy. I mean, Claude Sterling is not even human, he is a vampire. I sighed and flopped on my bed. I snuggled into the bear and sniffled it.
"I am so love struck"I said and groaned. I flipped over and saw a a black bat on my window ceil. I walked over to it and glared at it then closed my curtain. I pulled off my shirt, the bruise was still there, and pants off then put on a random set of clothes on. I pulled my hair down and combed through it. I grabbed my scrunchie and pulled my hair into a messy pony tail. I cuddled into the black bear, then I fell asleep, that night I dreamt of Claude. I woke and opened my curtains to see the bat was still there. I walked down stairs and grabbed some orange juice. My mom left a note on the fridge. I had to work over time this week, be good - mom
That day was so boring I don't even remeber I did, but I think Steve and I played Monopoly, even though I can't remember who won. I made dinner that night since my mom wouldn't be back until like seven. We had baked chicken, salad, green beans and mashed potatoes. My mom got home at around eight and was so tired that she just went in her room and slept. I wanted to go out tonight but I was afraid that I'd run into Claude. What really freak me out about Claude was his alter egos. One minute he's be all I'm sorry and the next he could give you a bruise the size of California and Texas put together. But which Claude is the real Claude? I sighed at my confusion. Steve tapped my my shoulder and grinned widely at me.
"Yes?"I asked and he grinned even wider.
"There's a guy outside for you"Steve said and I sighed. I stood and walked to the door. I saw Claude standing in the frame of the door. My heart fluttered and I cursed myself mentally.
"Hi"Claude said and I sighed.
"What do you want?"I asked and he pouted.
"I came all this way-"Claude said and I glared at him.
"You were outside my window"I said coldly. He stepped closer to me and I sighed.
"True but I had to walk all the way to the door, and it was torture"Claude said and I sighed. He reached for my hand but I didn't let him have it. I turned my back to him and he sighed. He brushed my hair away from neck and kissed it.
"Stop"I said and he chuckled. His lips were cold and they made my heart flutter. Is it bad that I want him to kiss my lips? God what is he doing to me?
"Claude get the fuck off of me"I said and he withdrew his lips immediately. I pulled my hand back to slap him but I just couldn't bring myself to do it.
"Do it I won't blame you"Claude said and I laughed.
"You just don't get it at all do you?"I asked and he sighed. I slid to the ground and pulled out my lighter. No, I do not smoke. I lit it and stuck a bobbie pen its flame. I pulled it out and placed it on my skin. Yeah this how I've been dealing with my anxiety of the last few days.
"Spencer?"Claude said and I pressed the pin in harder.
"You brought me to do this. Instead of being scared all of time I do this"I said and he sighed. He grabbed my hands and kissed my arms. I had scars everywhere I hadn't even noticed. He stared at my arms and grabbed my hands.
"I'm sorry, Spencer"Claude said and I ran my hands through my hair. I placed my hand on my forehead and stared the ground. I stood and leaned on the wall. Claude stood then grabbed my hands.
"Let's go talk"Claude said and I sighed.
"Why should I?"I said and he acted as if my words stung his heart.
"Let's go get an ice cream or something please"Claude said as if I owed him something.
"Only if you promise not to turn into crazy Claude"I said and he laughed. He grabbed my hands and I let him. He smiled and we walked down the street to a coffee shop. It was very vacant only about ten people were there.
"So what do you want?"Claude asked and I shrugged.
"Anything chcoclate"I said and he smiled.
"I'll get the table"I said and he nodded. I picked a pretty dark corner away from the other costumers. Claude decided to get me a hot chocolate. He sat down and avoided eye contact. We finally made eye contact and he sighed. He place his hand on top of mine and sighed again.
"Spencer, I'm sorry"Claude said and I nodded.
"Claude you might have been able to see it by the way I was acting but I was scared, no terrified of you. You threw me at a dumpster, I had to take pain killers every day just to take a needle of the pain away from my side. And on top of all of that I physically hurt myself to keep from spilling my guts"I said and he looked away again. I felt his hand shake on top of mine and I switched our hands, so that mine was on top. I squeezed my fingers in between his and grasped his hand.
"I have a problem"I said and he looked at me with sorrow in his eyes.
"I gave you the problem"Claude said and I stood. I walked towards him and he looked at me. I held my hand out and he took it. I grasped his hand and we walked back to my house. He stopped me and held my waist.
"Spencer I-"Claude said and I put my finger on his lips. He grabbed my hand and kissed it.
"Claude what's done is done you can't take it back"I said and he sighed.
"But I can try and make it better, can't I?"Claude asked and I shrugged. He placed his hands back on my waist and rubbed my sides. When he grazed the bruise I moved away from him.
"I'm so so sorry"Claude said and I shook my head.
"For touching it or for giving it to me?"I asked and he slid to the step. He placed his head in his hands and I sat next to him. He was so regretting and lothing what he did to me. He was sad and he wanted to be forgiven. I grabbed his face in my hands and stared into his eyes. He had tears on the edges of his eyes.
"Claude I forgive you"I said and kissed his cheek. I stood and walked into my house. I closed the door and walked into the family room. Steve was in his boxing clothes and I smiled at him.
"What's up Andy Lee?"I said and he looked at me.
"I'm going to spare and I wanted you come with me"Steve said and I ruffled his hair.
"Sure I'll be down in a bit"I said and he smiled. I pulled out some of my old boxing shorts and a classic green tank top. I grabbed my green tote, my hand wraps, I still don't know what you call them, and my black and green splatter jacket. We walked outside and saw Claude walking, well strolling, down the street. I tapped Steve's shoulder then bent down to whisper in his ear.
"Hey let's scare him okay?"I said and Steve nodded. We ran behind making little noise then stopped a couple of feet away to catch our breath.
"Claude!"I shouted and he turned around. I wrapped my arm around his neck and kissed his cheek.
"What are you doing here?"Claude asked in shock. I stood so he could see my clothes.
"Oh"Claude said and I sighed.
"What's wrong Claude?"Steve asked him then Claude sighed.
"Nothing Steve"Claude said and I was in shock.
"Since when did we get on a first name basis?"I asked and Claude smiled at me.
"Today when he came to our house?"Steve said and I shrugged.
"So Steve, after you do whatever it is you're doing, would you like to go to the arcade?"Claude asked Steve and I shook my head.
"Yes, Spence can we please?"Steve asked me and I sighed.
"Sure"I said and we walked to the gym. I wrapped my hands up then Steve and I spared. We stepped into the ring and started sparing.
"Come on let me see the combos"I said and he gave me three piece. After two hours of ring practice we decided to call it. Steve was just happy to go to the arcade. We changed into our street clothes and met up with Claude at the exit.
"So Steve you looked good out there?"Claude said and I sighed.
"Oh and I didn't?"I joked.
"I couldn't take my eyes off of you"Claude said and I smirked. We walked downtown and into the arcade.
"I need money"Steve said and I ruffled his hair. I grabbed for my wallet but Claude pulled out a twenty and handed it to Steve.
"Just come back if you need some more"Claude said to Steve. I looked at him in disbelief and he smiled at me, his lip ring shinning in the low light of the arcade.
"So what is this? A bribe?"I joked and he smiled.
"Just trying to make thing what I did right"Claude said and I walked towards the ski-ball machine.
"It would help if you won me something"I said with a smile, then he smiled back at me.
"I'd do anything"Claude said and I grabbed his ringed hands.
"I told you I forgive you"I said and he shook his head.
"But still its not that"Claude said and I bit lip. His eyes drifted to my arms and I pulled down my sleeve. "I can't believe that I brought you to hurt yourself"Claude added and I laced our fingers together.
"Claude you are a really nice guy"I said and he shook his head.
"No I'm not, I hurt you, and you're hurting yourself because of what I did. I never thought I'd feel for you the way I do"Claude said and I brushed his bangs away from face.
"How do you feel?"I asked and he grabbed my waist gently. He pulled me closer to him and I let him. He was shaking as if he didn't want to say what he did.
"I think I'm in love with you"Claude said then hung his head in shame. He was ashamed that he loves me?