Hey, hey, hey! Another update, yay! This chapter might be a bit rushed. The Glass House are going to meet Claire again and Monica is besties with Claire and she never actually beated her up at the start, why?

Well, Monica has to be in a story where she and Claire are buddies so they are in this one!

The story /

Claire's POV

I finished getting ready for the masquerade ball and looked over at Monica; she was wearing a pale blue dress which had large ruffles going from the waist down. I'm not lying, but she has really changed. She now has shoulder length, chestnut coloured hair which was now in curls for tonight, and she doesn't even wear all the makeup and skimpy clothes anymore.

She told me what really happened between her Gina and Jenifer. And how Gina was now with Shane, he got with her like 2 weeks after he left me – stupid faggot. Apparently the whole of the Glass House hates my guts now so I defiantly won't receive a welcome back from them. But it doesn't matter because I'm staying with my best friend for the time I'm here and everything is going to be just fine.

I sighed at my reflection in the mirror; I put the black eye mask on. It had little diamonds crystals around with small black feathers on the top. My long burgundy hair fell softly around my torso. The strapless dress I wore was tight around my body and showed my curves, from under my knees the dress sticked out. But the dress wasn't strapless, there was material along my back, collar and arms that was see-through, I honestly couldn't have asked for a more gorgeous dress.

I finished the look with black stilettos and stood up to face Monica who now had her hair pinned up and was wearing a mask. "Who are you suppose to be?" I giggled at her.

She rolled her eyes: "I honestly don't know I didn't even pick the outfit!" she whined and stood up.

"Right then its 18:42, we better go." I said grabbing my jacket and a small bag. We walked down the various corridors and hallways and down the large stairs. I saw the front door and opened in, poor Monica had a very big dress so it was going to be hard for her to fit in my car.

I opened the door for her as she got inside; she had to put her arms over her lap to keep the dress from sticking up. I got in the driver's seat and smirked at her. "How come you drive on the right side?" she asked me.

"I was in Britain when I got the car so that's why I drive on the right." I said to her. She shrugged at me then laughed.

"I drive on the left, like a badass." She smirked. I rolled my eyes at her and started up the car.

"Don't even think you're going to drive my baby." I said shaking my head whilst she was looking at the passing houses.

"Oh, we'll see about that." She said sarcastically. I giggled and continued to drive. Monica may have been a bitch at the start but really I think everyone is, she's my bestest friend and I'm glad she's here for me.

We began to pass through Founders Square and the gates of City Hall appeared. I smirked and drove into the car park; it was going to be one hell of night.

Monica's POV

I looked over at Claire, careful not to remove my hands from my legs (in case the dress went up) – she was smiling like crazy. I knew she was going to enjoy tonight seeing everyone's actions. She got up and walked over to one of them little booths where the security people are. She was talking to one of the security guards, who was telling her, were to park. I watched her get back into the car and pull over to the right where she was told to park.

I looked to my left in horror; Gina's car was parked right next to Claire's Porsche. "Mon, are you okay?" I heard Claire's British accent ring through my ears.

"Yeah I'm fine" I stumbled. And turned to look at Claire.

She raised her eyebrow, "your tan has turned into something pale." She said and got out the car. I decided not to tell her that Gina's car was next to us. I got out the car and shut the door.

"Claire, are you sure you'll be okay tonight, I mean you had to have therapy because it cause you so many nightmares and..." I trailed off; I was honestly worried for her, what if she had a meltdown? Or they started shouting at her?

I starched my neck and looked at her: "I'll be fine, I promise." She said crossing her two fingers. "Okay then, let's go." I replied back as we walked to the very large building.

Claire's POV

I was glad we were out the car; I needed to breathe fresh air. I was slightly nervous, me and Mon had to be on the stage with Amelia, Oliver, Myrnin and Richard because I was a 'guest of honour' and Monica was the Mayor's sister. People won't recognize me because I have changed so much.

We were now in the building and were led by a guard to where we had to sit behind a curtain. Monica grabbed my hand and squeezed it. "It'll be fine." She reassured. I nodded and gave her a small smile. I gave my clutch bag to one of the guards. I went to walk back to one of the fancy seats, but before I had the chance to sit down, a figure came and I was lifted up and embraced in a tight hug.

It was no other than Myrnin who had hugged me. I smirked at him. "Hello little Claire, you've grown up." He said poking my nose.

I laughed at his comment, "Myrnin, I'm 21 years old; you are like 400 years old, probably more." I said back to him. He then started to laugh, he was wearing dressed as harlequin. Amelie walked over to us along with Richard, I nodded at him which he returned.

"Right then get in your seats, the ceremony is going to start." Amelie announced. I went and took my seat next to Monica.

"What's this whole masquerade ball thing for?" I whispered to her.

"Something about 4 or 5 years of the city hall being opened and the celebration of the town getting bigger." She whispered back, I nodded and braced myself as the curtains opened, revealing lots of people sat at posh tables.

I breathed in sharply as I spotted Eve, Michael, Gina, Jenifer and him. Shane Collins – the jerk who broke my heart.

Eve's POV

I watched as the curtains opened, sitting there was Amelia, Oliver, Myrnin, Mayor Morell, Monica and a unfamiliar women. The girl sat next to Monica; hmm she's probably one of Monica's new Barbie dolls.

"Looks like Monica got a new friend." I sniggered to Gina, who just nodded and smirked at me.

"You mean a new slut?" she answered and stopped herself from laughing. Michael threw a glare at us, clearly meaning 'shut up, Amelie's going to speak', we both looked at the stage where Amelie was now standing.

Amelie's speech

"good evening everyone, I am delighted you could attend, I must say over the past years Morganville has changed, I have never seen such an improvement, safety has become safer and the town has become better.

I had inspiration off someone, who wanted things to change, for the better. She is sitting here with us now, so I am actually going to say this celebration is a welcome for her.

Moving on, I believe Morganville will become much safer for humans and vampires. Morganville will become safer for citizens, breathing or not.

[10 minutes later] (Cuz I can't be arsed to write loads)

Thank you for attending, I couldn't have asked for better guests.

I heard a loud applause, I stood up and clapped. Amelie had done so much to help Morganville and its past; I was on the good side of the vamps now. But Michael was now a vampire so I guess I had to be.

I sighed and looked at the 6 empty seats opposite us. That was where anyone on the stage would sit.

Claire's POV

After the loud chorus of applause, we all descended down to our table – wait, let me rephrase that, the table. The table where the Glass house residents were sitting. I looked at Monica who gave me a sad glance. Shit was about to go down.

I sat in one of the spare chairs; it was the chair opposite Michael. I looked into his eyes and he looked back. I smirked at him and started to talk to Monica beside me. I looked at Gina, she was wearing a skimpy dress with very high heels and her mask covered her forehead and eyes.

I began to drink the champagne in the posh glass as I looked at Shane, I almost died, he was holding Gina's hand, I nearly spat at the fancy drink in disgust but I accidently started to choke instead. Monica and Myrnin began to laugh, I slapped Monica's arm and threw a glare at Myrnin.

I'm going to admit it was awkward, the people I hate didn't even recognize me, and hell I was glad. Monica and I began talking again whilst the elder vamps and Richard started to talk to the Glass House.

[2 hours later]

The celebration was great, we had food and discussed things but I still wasn't okay with the others.

"Sing us songs." Amelie said, clearly pointing towards me. I stood up and walked over to the grand piano.

"Right everyone, our guest is going to sing us some songs, I believe now is the time to take off the masks." Amelie announced as everyone took off their masks and looked over to the grand piano where I was now sitting.

{Right I chose 3 songs, don't judge, I don't own 'em but I love the songs – Jar of Hearts, Christina Perri, Skyscraper, Demi Lavato, Young and Beautiful, Lana Del Rey. I'm not writing then down so just listen to them on YouTube or something. }

I pulled off my mask and ran my hand threw my hair; I could feel stares on my back. I took a deep breath and started to play the notes, I knew them off by heart because they were the first songs I ever wrote, the songs were about Shane.

[Jar of hearts]

I finished the song, applause rang threw the air, I smiled I had once again achieved the audience's love.

[Skyscraper]

By the time I had finished skyscraper, I had tears down my cheeks. I started to play the last song, the most amazing song.

[Young and Beautiful]

I stood up and smiled. I walked back to the table, they still hadn't recognized me. "Oh my fucking god that was amazing!" Gina squealed. I'm glad she liked it but she didn't know they were about her boyfriend.

"Your that singer and actress." Jenifer smiled at me.

I giggled at their excitement, I then looked over a Monica, she looked really nervous. It then kicked in; Amelie was going to tell them I was back.

"You know, my husband is a singer." Eve then said to me. I couldn't take it no more. I looked at Amelie who could see my pain.

"Did you know a girl called Claire Danvers?" I asked them. They all gasped, this was going to get interesting.

"Yeah she was a bitch." Eve said first. I had to hold back my hurt, she was once my best friend and now she hates me.

"She was my ex, and a liar." Shane stated as well. I almost spat my drink out; Monica was full glaring at them now. I stood up but Amelie pulled me back down.

"Oh no, you're staying right here." She said as I was forced into my seat.

"Are we missing something?" Jenifer asked with a confused look.

"Yeah, Claire isn't a liar or a cheat or whatever you call her." Monica said angrily.

Gina started to glare at Monica: "I'm sorry but you know she was." She said.

"How come you liked the songs then?" Monica replied back sneering. Then it all clicked, Michael looked at me, a shocked looked fulfilled his face.

"Claire is with us right now and she's sitting next to me." Monica explained. They all looked at me, I smirked at them.

"I'm not a liar, a slut, a whore, but I think you'll find you's are." I said pointing at Gina and Shane. I now stood up, Monica doing the same.

"Well, Amelie, I said I wouldn't stay the whole night, so I'd better go." I said before hugging her and leaving the large hall. Me and Monica started giggling as we walked to the Porsche. However I stopped as I heard footsteps behind us.

It was Gina, Shane, Michael, Eve and Jenifer. I sighed and climbed into the Porsche. Monica rolled down her window.

"What do you want moron?" Monica snapped Shane.

"To talk to Claire." He answered.

"How about no." I said before pulling out and driving off leaving them standing there.

Yay! It's done.

More drama next chapter.

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