CPOV

I couldn't get my head around it. Eve, the schools high and mighty princess is a goth and she has no where to stay. God, life had changed so much since I have worked for Oliver.

We were all sitting in the living room, Eve in an armchair, Alyssa on the floor with Lexi in her lap – she seems to love having more people care for her, whilst Shane and I sat on the couch. We sat in an uncomfortable silence waiting for Michael to come home.

"So, who's your bitch Collins?" asked Eve, eyes flickering towards me. Shane let out a small growl, and tightened his grip around my waist, eyes never leaving Eve's.

Before Shane could say anything, I answered, "I'm Claire. Claire Danvers." Eve's eyes widened in shock. "Oh, so you do remember me then. After all, I was your favourite person to pick on." I scowled at her.

"Whatever!" she murmured, "Who's the brat?"

I was furious, "That's my daughter you're talking about," I hissed through my teeth.

"Oh, so she will be a boyfriend stealer and a skank just like you." She stated, her lips turning into a sneer.

I stood up and shouted "You bitch," and lunged at Eve, but Shane's arms wrapped around my stomach, immobilising me.

Luckily, Michael chose that moment to walk in the front door.

MPOV

I was walking back from work with a bottle of Dr Pepper and a sandwich with the rest of the day off. Amelie was thinking of promoting me so nothing could bring my good mood down.

I fished in my pockets for my keys. Just as I put the key in the lock I heard Claire's voice.

"You bitch!" With those words I slammed the front door open. I looked at the scene in front of me.

Alyssa was on the floor holding a scared looking Lexi. Shane was standing by the couch holding a struggling Claire in his arms, and sitting calmly opposite them was ... EVE?

"What the fuck is going on?" I yelled. Everyone looked at me. I waited patiently for an answer. Finally Shane blinked and said "That, wants to talk with you" nodding his head in Eve's direction.

I sighed. This cannot be good. "OK, um, I'll talk to you. Shane, why don't you show Claire around the house?" he looked at me, then to Eve and back again. Eventually, he nodded and took Claire's hand.

Once the others had left, I turned my attention back to Eve. "So, what do you need to speak to me about?"

CPOV

I followed Shane out of the living room, with tears falling down my cheeks, when he suddenly turned around and hugged me. He kissed me hair whispering how sorry he was.

When I had finally calmed down, he pulled back slightly to look in my eyes. "You ok?" I nodded with a small smile on my lips. Shane smiled right back at me, bent down and placed a soft, sweet kiss on my lips. "You still wanna see the house? Alyssa is looking after Lexi."

Not trusting my voice after the kiss, I nodded once again.

"Wow, this house is huge" I whispered once we were back downstairs. We had started at the top of the house and worked down. At the very top there was a spare bedroom and bathroom, then down one level there was Michael's room, Alyssa's room, Lexi's room, Shane and I's room and the bathroom. As we came downstairs again, I saw the kitchen – with a small table, the living room – with a larger table, another bathroom and another spare room.

"You think what you've seen is impressive, there's still the basement," Shane whispers in my ear.

"There's more?" I gasp. Shane simply nods and takes my hand. We descend the stairs and I see many musical instruments. There's a drum set, a keyboard, electric guitars, acoustic guitars, microphones, tambourines and more. My mouth drops open.

"Through that door is all the recording equipment, but none of it has been used." He says, looking around.

"How come you have it all but don't use it?" I ask, suddenly curious.

Shane shrugs, "I dunno, never found enough good people to make good music. Just me and Michael. I rap but I don't sing, and Michael's too embarrassed. Alyssa isn't bothered with this stuff."

"Do you, um, do you write your own songs?" I ask, again Shane shrugs. He reaches for a book on the small desk in the room.

"These are the songs I've written. I dunno if they are any good or not." He hands me the book and I look through a few songs.

I stop on one that's titled 'Claire's Song'. Shane looks over my shoulder at the song.

"I wrote that just after my mum died. I was leaving town and I didn't want to leave until I saw you again but I knew leaving was for the best." Shane lowered his eye line to the floor looking embarrassed.

I put my fingers under his chin and lifted his head so I could look in his eyes. "Will you play it for me? I'll sing it if you want?" I watch his eyes light up before he nods, slowly. He takes the book and walks over to the keyboard and sits down.

I follow him and share the stool with him. He starts to play the chords and I sing the first section.

If I, should stay
I would only be in your way
So I'll go, but I know
I'll think of you every step of, the way

And I... will always love you, oohh
I will always love you

We stop and look at each other. We were broken out of our trance when we hear claps from the stairs. I turn and see Michael standing there with a big smile on his face.

"Wow Claire, you have an awesome voice," says Michael. I blush crimson and look to the floor. The only person who had heard me sing before was Lexi.

"Anyway, I need a house meeting in the kitchen." States Michael, he then turns on his heel and walks back upstairs. I turn back to Shane who is smiling at me.

"He's right you know," says Shane, still looking at me. "You are an awesome singer." He leans forward and kisses me. I wrap my arms around his neck and move so I straddle his lap. Shane groans and runs his tongue along my lips. I parted my lips to allow him entry...

"OH, eww. That is nasty! I don't wanna see you two playing tonsil tennis! You're my brother!" we spring apart to see Alyssa standing at the bottom of the stairs covering her eyes.

I burst out laughing and Shane joins in. Alyssa pouts and says, "Just get upstairs. Michael wants to talk."

I giggle and follow Alyssa upstairs with Shane right behind me.

"Um, Alyssa?" she turns and looks at me, "Where's Lexi?"

She smiles st me, a genuine friendly smile which I can't help but return.

"Claire? Calm down, Auntie Ali put Lexi down for a nap."

I let out a giggle, "Auntie Ali huh? Nice name," I joke.

We are all laughing as we walk into the kitchen but soon our laughs stop when we see Eve sitting at the table next to Michael.

"Guys," starts Michael, "um please sit." We do as we're told cautiously. "Um, I know you won't agree to this but hear me out. So, um, Eve is gonna be staying with us, BUT..." Michael has to shout as we start to object, "She will be in the top bedroom. She is not going to go near Claire or Lexi unless she is with someone else. Ok?"

I stare in shock at the bitch who will be sharing this house.

I am about to ask why she is staying here when no one wants her here but was interrupted by my baby screaming upstairs.

"MUMMY!"

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