A few minutes past, none of us said a word to each other. Awkward silence filled the air. I was sending him the daggers while he stood their nervously. He looked down at his shoes and began to speak.

"Please, Claire. Can we just speak? Give me the chance to explain." He could see I was about to interrupt him again, then he held his hands out pleading me not to. "I know, I know, I know! I don't deserve it. But Claire please. Only a few minutes." Again I was about to interrupt but he spoke before me. "Not even that, A few seconds?" He rushed out. His eyes pleading me to just consider it.

I acted on impulse and did the first thing that came to my mind. I kneed him where it hurts the most. He doubled over, crouching over his stomach, his face in a mask of pain. He held onto the wall while I stood there with my arms crossed. Then I sighed and walked into my room.

"One minute." I said as I sat on my bed. Shane practically crawled into my room though he tried to compose himself. I will emit I felt a little bad for doing that to him without warning, but not bad enough to say so. When he could finally breathe properly he spoke.

"Anna…Anna was a HUGE mistake that should have never happened. I am regretting it every second that I live. I…I never meant to hurt you. I never knew what I had until I lost it and if I could I would go back in time and stop her from even stepping through that door. Anna was just a girl I knew in high school. She was my…first girlfriend. But she cheated on me one day." He said. I felt sick. I actually laughed at the irony.

"Wow Shane. Are you seriously expecting my sympathy?" I asked, because there was no way in hell I was about to give I to him. "So she cheated on you, then you cheated on me, WITH HER! Sorry but the cycle stops here." I said acidly.

"I know Claire. I was stupid. When she came here…she gave me this whole speech about how she regrets it. And I was stupid to buy it. Then she kissed me and I froze. I know I am…the biggest ASSHOLE to ever walk this earth. BUT I stopped her and said…I loved YOU." He begged. I found myself looking at him with no emotion.

"Are you done selling me this lie? Because you did end up sleeping with her. So… you couldn't have loved me so much as you say." I pointed out. I was becoming bored listening him try to save himself.

"I know I did. She kissed me again, then one thing lead to another." Shane put his head in his hands and groaned. "I am so sorry. I'm a man. I couldn't bring myself to say no-"

"Whoa! Is that your excuse now? That you're a man and you have needs. Wow that rich." I interrupted him laughing.

"NO. Ah god I'm messing this up…again." He breathed in a huge breath then looked at me in the eye. "I should have said no. It was that there was this girl in front of me who was practically throwing herself at me. And I…I just gave in. I know. Please Claire can we just start again. I mean we don't even have to be going out yet." I narrowed my eyes. "Ok we don't have to go out ever. Just…Talk to me like normal because I can't stand it. Knowing how much I hurt you whilst filling this unbearable love for you. I love you Claire so much. It pains me so much. Just please talk to me like before. As a friend." He asked. His eyes spoke a million words. Him asking for forgiveness, him explaining his love for me, and him in pain at what he has done.

"Fine" I gave in. "But I still don't forgive you, I will only speak to you without hostility. Well I'll try." A small smile spread across his face.

"I promise I will make it up to you Claire. Even if it's the last thing I'll do." He said. I just rolled my eyes as he got up to walk out the door.

"Oh, Claire?" He asked turning around.

"yes?"

"You look utterly beautiful. Even sexy." He said. His eyes roaming my body once again.

"Shane?" I asked.

"Yes?"

"Shut up!" I returned, walking past him with my bag.

By the time I got to common grounds Monica was sitting there looking at her watch then searching the crowds of people frantically. Her eyes landed on me, then shot pass me, eventually they looked back at me widening in shock. Before I went over to her I ordered my regular and sat across from Monica, waiting for it to be called.

"Wow! Look who got fed up looking like a geek." She said, her eyes skimming over me, trying to look as though she doesn't care. I just sighed then got out my books.

"So what do you need help with most." I said ignoring what she said.

"Well, er…everything?" She asked sarcastically, like I should have already knew that. Damn, this is gonna be a long afternoon.

"A double cream, with sprinkles." Called out the girl at the counter I went up and grabbed at it the same time a brown haired boy with green eyes did.

"Oh, sorry." I said

"Oh no. I am sorry. You should take it." He said.

"Thanks." I said grabbing for it. Admittedly I thought he was kind of cute.

"Hi, I'm Daniel." He said holding out his hand.

"Claire." I returned as I shook his hand. He gave a lopsided smile. He was about to speak again when the same order was called out. He reached out for then turned back to me just staring at me.

"Sorry, I better go." I said. "It was a pleasure meeting you." I said looking down shyly with a slight blush creeping up on my checks.

"Er. Yh of couse." He said, he seemed to break out of a momentary daze staring at me. "Until we meet again Claire." He said. That's when I noticed he had a bit of an accent, I just couldn't place it.

I turned around and made my way back to the table. Monica looked at me with a mischievous smile.

"So how's Shane been?" She asked innocently. I just rolled my eyes and looked back down at the books. I don't need to spell it out for her. If anything I owe her nothing and it's none of her business. "Ah, so he finally woke up and broke up with you then?" She asked. That was crossing the line. Slowly my eyes lifted to meet hers.

"Listen Monica I don't give a shit that you're the mayors sister or the fact that everyone in town knows you're a spoilt little rich bitch. But keep out of my business. You don't scare me anymore and quite frankly I rather not even speak to you. I don't need to tutor you, so watch what you say!" I growled at her. She looked a little taken back at that.

"Oh you will pay for that bitch." She threatened. I stood up packing my things away.

"I don't have time to play your foolish games! Grow up already!" I shouted at her attracting everyone's eyes to our table. I made my exit with my head held high. It felt good. After 2 years of her tormenting me I finally had the courage to stand up to her. As I neared the door, someone caught my eyes. Anna. She was surrounded by a bunch of boy. My face was stone cold as I stared at her. Bitch. The thought crossed my mind before I could control it. She returned the stare, but I noticed her nose with stitching on it. I smiled at my handy work. She raised her head a little as if to say she had a higher status then me. I felt everyone's stare on me but no way am I gonna give her the satisfaction on me backing down. I took a threatening step towards her. And she automatically jumped back a bit. A laugh escaped my lips. Obviously the last time we saw each other left an impression on her. She tried to regain composure but I just nodded my head in disapproval. There was a few chuckles fly around the room as I walked out into the glorious sun. A triumphant day and it's only early afternoon. Still a lot of possibility's…

Ok, so I hope you all liked this Chapter; I've concentrated on Claire's new attitude. Thank-you all for reviewing. You all have been a big help. I'll be updating soon! Tell me what you think? Was it good? Was it crap? I've got a few ideas for the next chapter so soon I promise. –xxx –Gabzz777