Claires POV*
I could feel Myrnins eyes on me as he walked towards us, for some reason his gaze was always comforting. I had missed that so much when I was gone, Myrnin was incredible. He was funny and crazy and kind and loving and brilliant and so intelligent and he had changed so much from when I first met him. I briefly let my thoughts drift to that day. He was reading in his chair and my first thought about him was that he was really pretty, well i mean... I wasn't wrong! Look at him! I smiled lightly, I remember when he was locked in the awful cage and ripped the bars open with his bare hands, his body felt unstoppable, deadly. Now as he bounced over to us, he felt so warm and gentle and kind. He had made me so much of a better person. I used to be so shy, I would always be nervous. Myrnin changed that. I used to be so set in my mind, I was never open to new ideas. Myrnin changed that. I used to be so scared of anything, I would hide from the mean girls at school. Myrnin changed that. I used to feel like a freak, I always felt so different from everyone else. Myrnin changed that. He brought out the best in me. He always makes me happy.
I looked up and let my thoughts go and smiled brightly at Myrnin as he joined our little circle. He smiled back at me with the playfulness in his eyes that he always had. It was just a little gleam but I always noticed. We all talked amongst ourselves for a few minutes before the place was completely full of people, humans, vampires, the college kids. Amelie went to the stage and gave her speech, welcoming everyone and then informed everyone that it was an open mic and anyone could go up. Michael was about to run over to put his name down when I reached for his shoulder. "Do me a favour and sign me up too please!"
He nodded and ran, vamp speed, and signed both of us up. When he came back he told me that I was third. My heart was pounding, this was it. This was my moment to shine. I could already see a couple collage kids looking at me, almost like they were trying to figure something out. I hid myself more into the group and waited for my name. The first person on stage was someone I was shocked to see sing. Whilst chatting Eve had explained that Shane had become a thing with Monica, not because he liked her but because he was lonely. I couldn't care less about Shane dating a new girl, but Monica? I wasn't that close with her. I suppose some people may say I have become quite like her, but I disagree entirely. I dress cute and pay a-lot of attention to my looks yes but i'm not a bitch. I don't bully people, I always care if i accidentally hurt someones feelings and am quick to apologise. Oh and even though I haven't focused a-lot on science in the last three years, Im still smart. Ok that was bitchy but hey, she put me in a hospital twice and tried to get me killed once, and she gave me blatant death threats daily! I was allowed to say a couple things right?
Monica was called up to the stage and I saw Shane then, he looked a mess really. He was unshaven and had messy hair. Apparently after two years of no contact, Eve, Michael and Shane had somewhat become friends again. Michael had said that they see him every couple weeks and text sometimes but they weren't close at all. I didn't mind them being friends with Shane, hell I would happily be friends with him again, I had gotten over him entirely and what he said, I was over it. It had hurt one hell of a-lot but I had forgiven him.
Shane turned just before Monica began to sing and too notice of our group, he walked over and said hey to everyone. I smiled lightly at him and said hello. He gave me a confused glance and said "Hi, sorry you must be new here. The names Shane." I shook my head lightly in confusion. "I know its you Shane, its me? Claire?" I said. His jaw dropped as he scrambled for words. His eyes raked over my body as he took in my complete change in style from when I was last here. He tried to speak but stumbled over his words and just let his mouth hang open. I laughed lightly and simply said "Yeah, I suppose ive changed a little!" He nodded in agreement and then I turned away to look at the stage as Monica had chosen a song and began to sing, she want great, her voice was pitchy but it wasn't that bad! Everyone clapped as she walked off stage. She immediately began to look for Shane, she spotted him with our group and came over.
She smiled at Shane who was still looking at me, she noticed his diverted attention and then moved to stand in front of him. "Hey babe! Wasn't I great up there!" Shane suddenly seemed to notice Monica and smiled nervously, "You were awesome!" He said. I held in my laugh as he clearly realised his new girl had caught him staring at his old one. She then turned to me and said, "Your new? Hes mine." I tried to hold in a laugh but failed as I snickered. Her eyebrows shot up. "Think this is funny? You think im joking?" I once again tried not to laugh as i finally responded, "I think its funny that neither of you recognised me." I accidentally giggled at the end. I could see everyone else in the group found this entertaining as they all watched with keen eyes. Michael was called up to the stage and he reluctantly left our little circle. "Hold up. Claire?" She asked in complete shock, I rolled my eyes and simply nodded. She looked stunned but before she could say anything else I moved away from her and stood my Myrnin.
Michael began his performance and even played his guitar too. He sounded absolutely amazing, even better than when he used to do gigs at Common Grounds. Everyone was cheering as he left the stage and walked back to us. Me and Eve gave him a huge hug, congratulating him on his song, it really was amazing!
Thats when I realised I was up next. My heart pounded hard and I took a few deep breaths, any minute now my name would be called. The second it was the college kids would know who I am. Myrnin could tell I was panicked as he bent sown to my height and smiled brightly at me. "Hey," He whispered to me, "Don't panic, remember you signed up. If you don't want to preform you don't have to. It isn't obligatory! I, of course, will preform because i'm just so amazing!" I laughed at him and he smiled back brightly, knowing he had calmed my nerves just a little. He put his arms around me and gave me a hug, I hugged him back, warmth spreading through my body at his cool touch. He smiled at me once more and I returned a full smile this time. I saw the announcer walk back onto the stage and look at the list of names. This was it.
"Next up tonight, Claire Danvers"
