Me again. I just want to do a thank you note to some of my reviewers so firstly to

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Michael swiftly pulled away from Claire's lips and snapped his head around to look towards where the voice had come from. Just as Michael expected, there stood in the doorway was Shane with such a glare on his face it was a blessing to all that looks couldn't really kill. Shane's eyes never moved away from Michael's face, not once. His stare was so fixed that he never properly noticed the state Claire was in.

Shane then moved. Taking large strides across the hall he quickly reached Michael- who was still sat on the floor looking too shocked to do anything. Though he was a vampire it didn't stop Shane from lifting him to his feet by his neck and throwing him against the nearest wall. Eve screamed but Shane carried on, moving in again to punch his best friend in the jaw before grabbing his neck again to make sure he couldn't escape. Still, Michael made no attempt to defend himself- neither by fighting back or explaining his way out of the situation. Most likely he didn't want to hurt his friend even though he was hurting him and as for giving an explanation... well he probably had no idea what to say.

Realising that neither of the boys were going to end the fight Eve jumped up from Claire's side and ran towards them. She tried to hit them to make them stop but it was like they didn't see her, it was just the two of them in the ring. So instead she tried to force them apart enough to squeeze between them. It worked a little, but it didn't stop Shane from yelling in Michael's face above her head. "What the fuck do you think you are doing huh? Think you can try to take advantage of my girlfriend when I'm not here?"

Michael didn't answer, he just stared right back at him with horror in his eyes. This only made Shane angrier and as he pulled Michael's head back to smash it back into the wood panelling he shouted again. "What's wrong bloodsucker? Lost your voice now?"

Eve couldn't deny it, they were scaring her. Sure they'd fought before- many times in fact- but this was the next step up and showed no signs of ending without casualties. Doing the last thing she could think of Eve jumped up and slapped Shane twice across his cheeks before shaking him violently. "For god sake Shane!" She shrieked at him. "Turn around and look at your girlfriend so you can realise this isn't what you think!"

He twisted his head in the direction she pointed and his eyes quickly widened soon after. From that look Eve knew he'd seen the bigger picture and realised. With his eyes trained on Claire- now lying almost unconscious- he released Michael and stumbled back. He didn't know what to do, unsure whether he should help Claire first or give Michael the apology he more than deserved. "I- sorry."

"Forget about that now and help Claire! You can apologise later!" Eve snapped, more in fear for her friend's life than in anger at Shane for his rash reaction. She understood why he did it. He nodded and rushed towards Claire. Lifting her into his arms, he whispered in her ear trying to soothe her as he disappeared up the stairs.

There was silence for a moment between Michael and Eve who just looked at each other awkwardly. Michael finally said something anxiously. "Eve, please say something. I have no idea what to say."

"Well you kinda just did say something."Eve replied flatly.

"You know what I mean."

"Yeah I do and to be honest I'm not sure what to say either. I don't know whether cry at how scared I was or laugh at how embarrassing the situation was for you." She admitted.

"This is in no way funny... you're not mad are you? About me you know... kissing Claire?" Michael eyed Eve nervously waiting for a reply.

"Michael I was the one who told you to do it so why would I be mad? Besides it was kind of cool to see, like a once in a lifetime experience."

"If that's what you call a once in a lifetime experience then you are a pervert."

The two of them laughed together and the awkwardness seemed broken. Then right at that minute they heard noises above their heads and Michael looked horrified. "I've never regretted becoming a vampire as much as I do right now. Please cut off my ears."

Eve patted him on the back as she passed him, heading towards the living room. "Once in a life time experience Michael. Once in a life time experience."

"It's not a once in a life time experience though I have to listen to-" He paused as a loud moan sounded from the ceiling before continuing. "-that just about every week."

"Don't worry, we'll get back at them later tonight." Eve finished with a wink.

They sat down on the couch together, both trying to think of something to do that would distract them from the upstairs entertainment. Eve was about to suggest that Michael show her the songs he'd been working on on his guitar when the phone started to ring. Michael moved across the room to answer it. "Hello?"

"Good evening Michael. I wish to speak to Miss Danvers." Came the icy voice on the other end. Amelie.

"Um... Claire's a little... caught up at the moment." He replied as his cheeks flared, especially when he turned to see Eve trying not to laugh.

Unfortunately for Michael, due to the awkwardness of his tone Amelie seemed to understand exactly what he meant. "I see. I presume she is with Mr Collins?"

"Um... yes." Answering that question caused lots of unwelcome images to flash into Michael's mind and he couldn't but cringe.

"Well could you please tell her that I request her presence as soon as possible and tell her to bring Mr Collins with her."

"Ok, I will."

"Good bye."

The phone cut off so Michael put it down to turn back to Eve, who he found was holding her stomach with tears in her eyes from trying to stop herself from bursting out laughing. "You- you should have seen your face!"

Michael just frowned as he said. "I really hate my life right now."