Chapter 22

Three days later we are packing the car ready for me and Shane to take the trip to my parents. Or more accurately Shane, Eve and Michael are packing whilst I watch. I'm ridiculously nervous. I'm still 17 and no way are they going to be happy. I can't leave Morganville, so I have to conceive them that it will all be fine in different cities. My eyes are still puffy from crying this morning, stupid hormones. Shane ask if I want any lunch, but I tell him I'm feeling sick, so I'll just have a drink. He nods and disappears into the kitchen.

Eve smiles at me and asks "you okay Claire? You know it will be okay, right?". I nod but it most look unconvincing as she sits me down on the sofa and gives me a hug. I start crying again. "Eve, if they try to make me stay, I'll have to break their hearts to leave. I can't risk upset Amelie. Have I already left it too long?"

Eve shakes her head. "it will be okay Claire; your parents will always love you no matter what! They just want the best for you. Show them you happy here, tell them you got us. Their do what ever it takes to keep you happy and there be excited to be grandparents. I know it's not perfect timing, but the baby will be perfect." I nod and try to smile. She smiles back "you can ring me anytime, it will be fine".

Shane walks back in carrying two drinks and a pack of chips each, he smiles at us on the sofa. He passes me my lunch and digs into his packet. "so, ready to go?" he asked awkwardly. I nod, "as ready as I'll ever be" I tell him "aren't you having lunch?". "no, are you hungry?" answer Shane, ready to jump up and make me anything. "no, I'm good. Like I say I'm feeling a bit sicky. I'll just running to the loo and then I'm ready. We need to be there for tea time". He nods.

When I come back down stairs, Shane is waiting by the door with his classic smile on his face. I say good bye the Eve and Michael. Shane takes my hand and we go. He holds my door open for me to get into the car and then walks around to the driver side, quite the gentle man. I sit looking out the window as he starts driving, Eve and Michael wave good bye.

Around half way my stomach started rumbling and Shane suggests a McDonalds. There is not chain fast food in Morganville and although it not the best food, it's surprising how much you miss this stuff. We go in; our first stop is the toilet and then we stand in a que. Both me and Shane have lived outside Morganville and so have our favourite meals. I have a mayo chicken and Shane has a big Mac. We eat then start driving again. I feel more relaxed this time and we chat as we drive.

We arrive outside my parents a few hours later. They met us on the door step. They both hug and kiss me, over enjoyed seeing me. Dad shakes Shane's hand which is big progress. Shame I'm going to spoil it! We walk in, taking ours shoes of in the hall. Mum said dinner nearly ready. "um, actually, I have something to tell you. You better sit down" I stumble out. Their faces drop; "what is it? Are you okay, sweetie?" mum asks. I nod, "please, just sit down".

We follow them in to the lounge. It's a small room, they sit on the sofa, I take one arm chair and Shane stands. "so," I start unsure, Shane squeezes my hand and I smile at him, "I'm a bit late telling you this, but I wanted to tell you in person, not over the phone. It's kind of personal, and I know I'm young. It's by no means perfect but just remember it's a good thing." I start rambling and Shane squeezes my hand again. Come on, I think, you can do this.

"I'm pregnant" I finally blurt out.

Shock consumes my parents faces. I pass them the scan picture "I'm about 12weeks. And we are excited! Really excited for him or her. I knew this is a shock but"

Mum stares at the picture, "oh gods, it's real" she said. I nod. My dad grabs Shane by the throat and pushes him against the wall. I know Shane could easy take on my Dad, but he chooses to go limp to not upset me. "what did you do! To my daughter! You trash! She had a future! How dare you!" he yells, his face going red. "sir, I didn't mean to. It was an accident. But I'm going to stay by her no matter what! I love her." Shane said awkwardly. "And I still have a future, it's just a different one. I'm still studying! Not like I'm dropping out. Don't blame Shane. This is equally one me as him"

Mum shakes her head "I don't think your old enough for this, have you thought about the other options?". I stare. So, does Shane, his mouth hanging open. "is it too much to be happy for me? I'm in love, I'm going to get a first-class degree and have a child. Yes, it in the wrong order, but it's not like I'm twelve!" I grab Shane hand and start walking. "We'll going" I manage to say.

"wait, Claire, please, wait, Claire! I didn't mean! It's just a shock that's all please" mum shouts after me. Shane stop walking and pulls me into his arms. I start to sob against him as my parent watch. "let's not leave it like this" he whispers, "it was a big shock". I nod and look at Shane.

"can we still stay for tea?" I ask. Mum nods "yeah, I'll go finish it off." Dad sits on the sofa and pick up a book. "thanks" I say, "I'm just going to wash my face". Mum nods "I'm sorry, Claire. No matter what you'll my baby girl and I just want to protect you. But if you're sure you want this" she nods at Shane "then we will support you".

"thankyou" I said, hugging her close before running upstairs to wash my face. Shane follows. The house is small with just two bed room so after I'll finished in the bathroom, we sit in the spare bedroom.

"well that went, terrible" I say, my voice hursh so my parents will not hear. Shane hugs me close "it was big news. We knew it would be easy. Claire you did great! They still love you. No matter what!" I nod "I want to ring Eve", he nods. I ring Eve, snuggled up against Shane. I recite what happen. She tells me it's fine, tensions are high and there calm down. It will be okay in the end. I hang up when mum yells up its tea time. We walk down stairs and awkwardly at the table opposite each other as mum and dad have sat at opposite side. Clearly trying to separate us, bit late for that I think. Not like I can get more pregnant.
Dinner goes by quickly as we make awkward conversation. Mum asks whether I plan on moving closes. I tell her I can't because of school and my lab job. She talks about moving to Morganville, but Dad points out his heart. I tell her we will visited plenty and they can visit if they want. Vampires don't mind visitors so much as long as they don't find out about vampires.

After tea we set off home again. I kiss mum and dad goodbye. Shane shakes both their hands and we climb back into the car. "well, that could have been worst" I say. Shane smiles, "I love you Claire". I nod as he starts driving. I fall asleep within 20minutes. We stop half way for a wee but other than that I sleep as Shane drives.

I wake up we are pulling up outside the glass house. I smile up as I see Eve and Michael coming to met us from the car. I feel a little sick after a big meal, long drive and just waking up. Eve pulls me into a big hug and the sudden movement makes me be sick straight down her shoes. "omg, I'm sorry" I start to cry as Shane starts laughing. "it's okay Claire" she hugs me in. we walk in together. Me and Eve go to get clean up before I go to bed. Shane climbs in with me and we fall asleep together.

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